Farley Leaves General Sales to Join DiGiorgio Firm
Walter Farley resigns as general manager and vice president of the General Sales Agency to become vice president of the DiGiorgio Fruit Corporation at 61 Broadway New York. He will still sit on the General Sales Agency board as successor named soon. The DiGiorgio group consolidates several fruit firms and is capitalized at 10 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
New York
Farley
New Corpora
General Sales
Chicago
Walter Farley
DiGiorgio Fruit Corporation
New York City
Fartey
General Sales Agency
California
General Bales Agency
DiGiorgio
DiGiorgio Fruit Corporaton
Barl Fruit Company
Producerg. Fruit Company of
Sacramento
Calif
Early Fruit Company of the
Northwest
Spokane, Wash
Standard Growers Exchange
Orlando
Fla
DiGiorgio, Fruit Company
Baltimore’ Fruit Exchange
Baltimore, Md
Tropical Fruit Company
DiGiorgio & Co., Inc
Connolly Auction Company
Mexican Bruit and Steamship Company of New
Bia
One
I ‘Aad
Onions Still Lower in New York Market
Onions in New York markets have fallen further with only top grade state and Western yellows and reds at about 1 per 100 pounds, most stock selling at 6 76 cents. Whites are in slightly higher demand at 71 to 126 cents, Spanish onions weak with cases at 4 4.50 and small crates at 1.50 2. Valencia crates from the Cel tic steamer fetched 1.80 to 1.90 per cage at auction on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Notice to Subscribers on Produce Packer and Market Headlines
Notice to subscribers explains that this edition does not cover Eggs Poultry Butter Cheese Hides Furs Wool and related fields. It promotes requesting a single copy of The Produce Packer which focuses on production and marketing of Fruits Vegetables Melons and related items.
Tidwell Goes East for Fruit Transport Talks
W D Tidwell left Denver for New York City to join a conference of Western fruit jobbers and shippers and the American Express Co. They will discuss detention charges for express equipment and then he plans to visit Washington and Chicago for meetings on transportation charges and a directors' session on March 14 with Cornell’s meeting on the 15th.
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Denver
W. D. Tidwell
New York City
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
International Apple Shippers’ Association
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
American Railway Express Company
New York
Tidwell
Washington
Chicago
Board of
Cornell
Texas truck growers seek rate cuts to save profits
Texas truck growers from the Rio Grande Valley and East Texas urged railroads to grant a 40 to 50 percent freight rate reduction on perishables. They warned they may plow under or abandon crops if relief is not granted, citing cabbage onions and stored produce depressing market prices. The hearing featured growers and railroads from Cotton Belt I and G N M K T Gulf Coast Lines S A U G Texas-Mexican and S A U G with figures on production costs and 1920 yields. The panel indicated railroads may not approve large cuts, with a March 14 meeting in St Louis to review data.
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San Antonio
Tex
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
East Texas
Cotton Belt
Gulf Coast Lines
Texas-Mexican
Roy Campbell
George W. Derby
Laredo
Paul Cottrel
San Benito
H. Cowan
The
Farm Bureau
C. D. Jarratt
Tyler
Areduas
Ekc. Rerems Produce Pty
Railroad Committee
St. Louis
Cabbage Market Shows a Little Improvement
New York March 4 cabbage markets show slight improvement yet sales remain slow. Upstate stock quotes: Dan-Iss seed $3 per ton, selling at $15 17, scarce old domestic seed at $13 16 per ton, small lots $11.50 per barrel or 75c 1.25 per bag. Red cabbage at $20 25 per ton, crates $1 1.50, Florida red brisk but quality variable, baskets up to $1.50, crates $2 2.50. South Carolina stock plentiful, selling $1.50 per crate or 75c $1.25 per basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Florida
South Carolina
California Fruit Shippers Using the Ocean Route
California Citrus growers report successful ocean shipments to Atlantic markets via the Panama Canal. Experimental cargoes of oranges and lemons sold in Philadelphia prove the water route practicable, with plans for more cargoes to New York Boston Philadelphia and London within a week or ten days. The Liberator steamship will carry a lemon cargo from San Pedro to New York arriving around March 23, unloading at Pier 25 North River for inspection and sale.
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New York
California
Philadelphia
Atlantic Seaboard
Panama Canal
Boston
London
New Yorks
San Pedro
Liberator
Atlantic
Gus and
Parefie Line
North River
Old Dominion Dock
Mexican Tomato Shipments From Nogales Report
Los Angeles reports Mexican tomato shipments through Nogales Arizona. Trains run every other day. February 24 twelve cars shipped February 28 five cars February 28 six cars March 1 five cars March 3 one car. Total carload shipments to date are 144 cars. Fordney Tariff Bill Vetoed by the President in Washington.
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Los Angeles
Nogales
Ariz
Texas Growers Report Outlook For Truck Crops Across State
The Packer Bulletins from Kansas City report anticipations of spring and summer crops in Texas. Growers and shippers list acreages for Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, peaches, cantaloupes, watermelons, and berries, with expected shipments starting as early as June. Local figures show watermelons and peaches likely to ship from Henderson, Elgin, and Crockett areas, with crates and sticks as containers and yields around 2600 bushels per acre for watermelons.
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Kansas City
Texas
Packer
Handley
Tex
Ft. Worth
F. Bros
Chicago Trade Enjoys Dinner and Dance
Chicago March 4 The Chicago trade held a dinner dance Thursday with guests from other cities. Toastmaster E Percy Miller introduced members who spoke of improving conditions and optimism. Entertainment and dancing followed in the Tiger Room of the Hotel Sherman until midnight.
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Chicago
Boosters’ Club
E. Percy Miller
Tiger Room
Sherman
Potato Market Report From Western Regions
Market news shows Idaho Falls demand steady with light haulings due to poor roads. Freight prices around 70 to 85 cents, Idaho and Colorado whites quoted at 1.05 to 1.15 dollars, Russets 1.15, scarce Red Soll Russets up to 1.50. Onions slow with some cars at about 75 to 80 cents. Nearby markets with limited cabffered supplies at 80 to 81 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Interest Develops In Texas Bermuda Onion Situation
Interest in the Bermuda onion movement grows as irrigated stock moves from Laredo with seven cars set to ship March 10. Early onions are expected to surpass last year’s quality, though thrips and weather affect crops. Freight rates from Laredo to major cities are rising, prompting talks among growers and marketing agents with the Southwest Traffic Association to seek emergency rate relief.
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Laredo
Tex
Raymondville
Texas
W. Mankoff
New York
James Maples
Wignall- Moore
Chicago
Joseph Flaherty Company
Pittsburgh
L. W. Stewart
Andrews’ Brothers
Asherton
Carrizo Springs
Bik Wells
St. Louis
Detroit
Buffalo
Philadelphia
South Texas
Southwest Traffic Association
Market Tones for Apples in New York on March Fourth
On March 4 apples remained plentiful though the market steadier. Fancy Baldwins sold around 5.35 to 5.50 per barrel, Greenings 6 to 6.50, Yorks 5 to 5.50, and Northern Spy at 7.50. Best Winesaps 5 to 6.50, box apples scarcer, and DelIcious 2.75 to 6.75. other varieties ranged 1.50 to 5 for Winesap and McIntosh 2 to 3.50.
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New York
Rome Beauty
Newtown Pippin
Stayman
Spitzenberg
Winesap
McIntosh
Big Reduction in Rates on Fruits Via Water Route
Steamship men announce a rate cut from 1.67 to 1c per 100 pounds for shipping fruit from Los Angeles harbor to the Atlantic Coast. After wharfage handling and insurance, lemon growers will deliver near 1 per 100 pounds, aiding competition with Sicilian lemons.
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Los Angeles
Atlantic Coast
Atlantic
Mediterranean
New Valleys of the Southwest Open Vast Farmfronts
The article surveys fertile valleys from California to Arizona as potential powerhouses for fruit and vegetable production. It notes Palo Verde and Salt River Valleys, irrigation by the Colorado River and Roosevelt Dam, rising grape ventures by L. K. Small Co., and strong growth prospects for Imperial and surrounding areas amid war and postwar shifts.
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Palo Verde Valley
California
Salt River Valley
Arizona
C. N. Randolph
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Great Southwest
San Joaquin
Imperial
Sant
Mexico
Iowa
Calif
Colorado
North York
Southern Railway
Santa Fe
Rice
Blythe
L. K. Small Company
Imperial Valley
Ik K. Small
L. K Small
Buddy
Aoe
Enem
Ariz
Great Valley
Salt River
Maricopa County
Roosevelt Dam
Higher Potato Rates Are Suspended Temporarily
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted a suspension on enforcements of Supplement No 9 to Western Trunk Line Tariff 105 until June 1 allowing Minnesota and Wisconsin potato shippers a hearing on a proposed freight rate rise. The Northern Potato Traffic Association filed the protest through traffic manager QO W Tong. The rate increase would apply to potatoes shipped from Minnesota and Wisconsin to Memphis New Orleans and other points in the lower Mississippi Valley. The petition was detailed in The Packer on February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Northern Potato Traffic Association
Packer
Lever Act Food Law Ruled Unconstitutional by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday struck down sections of the Lever Act used to indict food dealers as unconstitutional. Chief Justice White warned the act’s language was wildly broad and failed to define guilt or inform defendants of charges. Cases ranged from convictions to injunction denials, showing the statute’s excessive latitude.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
White
Joe Grossman Chicago Dealer Faces Insolvency
Chicago on March 4 creditors report Joe Grossman a South Water Street and West Randolph Street dealer owes between 18000 and 20000. He failed to meet Thursday payments and bids for examination of his books, which are reportedly sparse. A petition in involuntary bankruptcy is expected. major creditors include Central Fruit Auction Company and Green Fruit Auction Company along with several smaller firms.
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Chicago
South Water
West Randolph
Joe Grossman
Grossman
Joe
Randolph Street
Central Fruit Auction Company
Green Fruit Auction Company
Schuman & Son
Brodar, Molin & Lozowick
Finerman, Visse & Finerman
M. Lapidus & Son
A. E. Baker & Co
Crutchfield, Woolfolk & Clore
John M. Train & Co
New England Roads Seek 10 Percent Transportation Increase
Representatives of New England rail lines urged governors at a conference to approve a 10 percent rise in freight and passenger rates. Governors will form a five member committee from each state to study the rail status and report. This follows an eight month span that saw a 40 percent freight and 20 percent passenger rate hike last August, raising transportation costs by millions in New England. If approved, annual costs to residents could rise by 18 to 23 million dollars.
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New England
State House
Licensing and Bonding Measure in Minnesota
In St. Paul on March 4 a bill unanimously passed by the Senate and already approved by the House requires all retailers or wholesalers handling farm products on a commission basis at terminals to obtain a license from the State Agricultural Department, pay a fee, and file a 10,000 bond. The act, sweeping in scope, surprised some senators by its reach to retailers. If no reconsideration motion is made, the measure will die early next week unless sent to the governor for signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
State Agricultural Department
Senate
House
Sweeney Brothers of Savannah Pay Debts
Savannah Ga March 4 Sweeney Brothers long in produce commission business held a meeting with creditors and have now satisfied all debts locally and elsewhere The public record suggests they paid all claims and closed the shop after incurring losses no creditors remain unpaid in the view of local observers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney Brothers of
Savannah
Sweeney Brothers
Packer
Onion Set Market Improves With Wider Demand
Louisville Kentucky March 4 The local onion set market shows improvement due to stronger demand from the Southeast and West with steady movement to all regions. Jobbers quote yellows and reds at 75 cents per bushel and whites at 95 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Chicago Produce Trade and Credit Association Meeting
The Chicago Produce Trade and Credit Association will hold a get-together meeting and dinner at the club rooms of the Boosters next Monday evening. The association has sizable membership and good attendance is anticipated. Officers include L. B. McCullough president J. B. Fredette first vice president S. W. Neill second vice president Wallace B. Clare treasurer and M. Sutherland secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Credit Association
Chicago
Chicago Produce Trade and Credit Association
Boostlers
McCullough
J. B. Fredette
S. W. Neill
Wallace B. Clare
Land
Sutherland
Carrots of Louisiana Strawberries Set for Record Season
Reports from Louisiana note an unusually large strawberry crop with vines in full bloom and ample young fruit. Express shipments from Hammond Ponchatoula Independence and Amite total about 200 cages of pints daily. Bases on warm weather, midweek carlot shipments expected at major stations. markets show strong demand with prices around five dollars per crate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Hammond
Ponchatoula
Independence
Amite
Perishable Freight- Com Sets March 16 Hearing
Chicago March 4 The National Perishable Freight Committee postponed its hearing to March 16 at 10 AM in the 1404 Pontiac Building. Agenda items include transport of slats bulkhead material with import tropical fruit, additional protective emergency service, and proposed verification rule 425. Members and outside parties may attend or send written views to Chairman E S Briggs before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pontiac Building
Packer
Central Freight Association T. ‘B
National
Briggs
Max Cohen Returns to Kansas City Amid Past Debts
Max Cohen, once active in the fruit and vegetable trade on the local market, reappeared on the streets of Kansas City after disappearing last summer with around $5,000 owed to shippers and trade members. He supposedly handled many watermelons that season, ties to the debt. He is not currently engaged in the produce business.
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Max Cohen
Kansas City
Cohen
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