Watermelon Warnings Echo Old Cantalope Plot Tale
A 1922 style rumor echoes from a government caution on watermelons East of the Mississippi. The Packer man recalls Iramm Would a cantaloupe dealer famed for schemes, suggesting a hoax to limit eastward acreage. The USDA urges restraint and diversified crops amid rising melon plantings, with questions about regional coverage and motives.
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Memphis
Tenn
United States Department of Agriculture
Packer
Irami
Iramim
Kacargo
Would
Mississippi River
Iramm
Imperial Valley
Cantaloupes
Ramm
Jack East
California
Orm
Icker
Nramm
Krcular
Federal Department of Agriculture
Governfest
Washington, D. C
Carolinas
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Missouri
United States
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Department
Mississippi
Sippi River
Grand Rapids Bean Dealer Ernest Wellman Arrested in Detroit
Ernest L Wellman of E L Wellman Co a prominent Grand Rapids bean operator was arrested in Detroit on a charge of defrauding banks by issuing forged bills of lading. Authorities claim about 100000 is tied to the scheme with several banks holding varying sums of suspected paper. Wellman posted 2000 bond and denies the charges while his firm vows to continue operations.
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I. Wellman
Grand Rapids, Mich
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Mich
Ernest L. Wellman
E. L. Wellman& Co
Wellman
United States
Oscar B. Weir
Old National Bank
Western Union
E. L. Wellman & Co
Dezell Chosen General Manager of California Exchange
Earle G Dezell was unanimously elected general manager of the California Fruit Growers Exchange after the death of G Harold Powell. Dezell, a longtime Exchange employee, rose from office boy 25 years ago to fill roles across departments and previously led the Fruit Growers Supply Company and the Chicago Eastern office. Directors praised his full knowledge of the organization, financial analysis, and market expertise as the unanimous choice to lead the exchange.
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Los Angeles
Earle G. Dezell
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
G. Harold Powell
Dezell
Exchange
B. A Woodford
Pruit Growers' Supply
Chicago
Cagne
The
Southern Louisiana Strawberries Damaged but Slightly By Cold Spell
Hammond Louisiana March 3 Rain and cooler weather have slowed maturity but caused no serious damage to the strawberry belt. Express shipments move forward daily from shipping points and, with favorable weather, volume should rise steadily until March 16 to 20. Large Louisiana strawberry output is anticipated barring any further weather setbacks.
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Hammond
Louisiana
Houston
Tex
International Apple Shippers Set Seattle Convention Dates
Executive Committee of the International Apple Shippers Association in Washington DC meets to move next convention to Seattle Washington July 26 27 and 28 from mid August. President Butterworth and Secretary Phillips among attendees say date change aids Eastern trade by avoiding rush back after convention.
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International Apple Shippers
Seattle
New York
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Washington
Butterworth
W. H. Wagner
E. W. J. Heady
W. M. French
Secy
R. G. Phillips
Wash
Receiver for Samuel Morinski Philadelphia
The affairs of Samuel Morinski a local jobber have been placed in the hands of a committee of creditors for two weeks with about 2200 in liabilities and little assets. Morinski says he bought 3200 worth of goods on borrowed money and paid creditors who pressed on his loans. R W Ware secretary of the local credit bureau has been appointed receiver.
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Philadelphia
Samuel Morinski
Morinski
R. W. Ware
Apple Market and Shipments Beat Reports From New York
Receipts of barrels and boxes were not heavy with prices for barrel and boxed apples showing slight advances. Western New York Baldwins move at 40 50 shillings per barrel with New York state Golden Russets at 49 45 shillings. Pacific Coast Newtowns and Winesaps priced per box. Steamship Nictheroy carrying 160,000 boxes arrives in Glasgow and will unload in Liverpool and London. Moreton Bay expected March 22 with 20,000 boxes plus pears and stone fruit.
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New York State
Pacific Coast
Nictheroy
Glasgow
Liverpool
London
Moordijk
South Hampton
England
Moreton Bay
New York Potato Market Shows Little Change This Week
New York reports a quiet steady potato market with modest price shifts. Maine shippers pay growers about 2.25 per barrel for Green Mountains, 2.15 per hundredweight delivered Harlem River, while Maine yard prices run 3.75 to 4 per 180 pounds and 3.50 for interior lots. New York State and other regions show limited movement with ranges around 3.35 to 3.50 per 150 pound bag and bulk values near 4.50 to 4.75 per 180 pounds, fob loading stations.
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New York
Maine
Green Mountains
Harlem River
York State
Long Island
Steady Market for Potatoes in Chicago This Week
Chicago potato market showed no notable changes with a steady base on good stock. Early strength faded as withdrawals from warehouses and shipments offset lighter grower loadings. Substantial stock pulled from storage sold across a wide price range depending on condition.
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Chicago
Chicago cabbage market eases as receipts exceed demand
Chicago March 3 cabbage market remains easy with heavier receipts than demand. Wide quality range and poor stock sold at discount, depressing better stock. Texas bulk cabbage tracked at 37 to 40 dollars per ton, street sales about two dollars per barrel. California crates about 1.50 to 1.65, Florida Wakefield hampers 1.10 to 1.20, large Louisiana crates 2.25 to 2.35.
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Chicago
Texas
California
Florida
Wakefield
Louisiana
E S Briggs Joins Shippers Association as Secretary
Chicago March 3 E S Briggs assumes duties as secretary and manager of the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association, succeeding Robert Cumming who resigned for a position with DiGiorgio Fruit. Briggs, formerly chair of the National Perishable Freight Committee, must represent his group at a hearing before the very committee he recently chaired.
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Chicago
E. S. Briggs
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Robert Cumming
DiGiorgio Fruit Corporation
Briggs
National Perishable Freight Committee
Prices Fluctuate In New York Market For Oranges And Lemons
The New York citrus market showed varied demand and prices over the week. Florida fruit and Porto Rican varieties declined amid heavy offerings while California lemons held mixed results. Porto Rican oranges and pineapples saw some strength with brisk demand and higher prices for select lots.
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New York
Remains of John W. Nix Laid to Rest
The late John W. Nix was laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery after services at Laffert's Chapel Brooklyn His death followed a stroke and years of toil in the New York produce trade He was a longtime merchant and active in several trade groups and served in leadership roles despite being office shy He left a wife and daughter and was mourned across the Atlantic Coast states with telegrams of condolence received nationwide.
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New York
John W. Nix
Greenwood Cemetery
Laffert's Chapel
Brooklyn
New. York
Nix
Packer
Great Neck
L.I
Sonn
Som
Joh Nix
Toh Nix &Co
George
Frank
Robert
Atlantic Coast
National League of Commission
National League of Commission Merchants
League
Fidelity International Trust Company of New York
Irving Savings Institution
New York Pruit & Produce Trade Association
Merchants Association of New York
Montauk Club
Kansas-Oklahoma Fruit Jobbers to Meet in Oklahoma City
The Kansas-Oklahoma Fruit Jobbers Association schedules its next regular meeting for Saturday March 11 in Oklahoma City. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and business matters and a noon luncheon are planned in the Skirvin banquet room.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Kansas-Oklahoma Fruit Jobbers'’ Association
Skirvin
Boosters Club Closes Rooms and Liquidates
At a board meeting the Boosters Club passed a resolution directing officers to close the club rooms on February 28 and to dispose of properties and liquidate the indebtedness. The document indicates a formal cessation of club operations.
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Boosters Close Club Rooms
New York
Boosters’ Club
Freezing Weather Hits South Texas Districts
The Texas frost harmed truck crops and berries little in Houston and Daredo areas, with rain and moist cold reducing damage. In Brownsville and Harlingen beans cucumbers and tomatoes faced notable losses, onions in Daredo harmed crops delayed by weeks, while East Texas and San Benito saw low temps and uncertain overall impact pending further assessment.
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Harlingen
Tex
Weather Bureau
California Citrus Crop Damage Estimates After Freeze
A Los Angeles report details the January freeze’s impact on California citrus. Officials estimate total orange production around 20 million boxes, with navels and valencias variably damaged. Lemon regions show lighter losses, with 2.8 million boxes of lemons possible for shipment, while overall shipments for the week total 583 orange cars and 78 lemon cars, with season totals continuing to rise.
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Los Angeles
J Saufman
Agricultural: Statistician
California
Riveryside
San Bernardino
Bureau of Markets and
Valenteia
San Diego
Ventura
Corona
Cold Wave Improves Missouri Fruit Crop Prospects
Springfield March 3 The sudden cold snap materially improves South Missouri fruit crop prospects after warm days raised fears of a repeat of last year. Buds were just swelling and not yet vulnerable to cold, and the cold is expected to slow development until trees pass the danger period.
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Springfield
South
Missouri
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Framim Would
Tramm
E.G. Dezell
California Exchange
Bezell
B. A. Woodford
Harold Powell
Cin
Shippers’ Association
Best
Kansas
Oklahoma
South Texas
Rilo Grande Valley
Daredo
Laredo
Brownsville
San Benito
Jacksonville
East Texas
Calif
EB. Kaufman
State Agricultural Statistician
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