Missouri Strawberry Exchange opposes state inspection bill
Neosho Missouri March 9 managers of the Missouri Strawberry Exchange formerly the Independent Fruit Exchange held a meeting. They changed the name to Missouri Strawberry Exchange and protested House Bill No 560 the Bales bill urging fewer government bureaus. The organization will issue a resolution to four Southwest Missouri counties and plans a Carthage meeting March 21.
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Neosho
Missouri Strawberry Exchange
Independent Fruit Exchange
First National Bank
A. F. Karbe
Cowherd
Bales
Newton County
Missouri
Barry
McDonald
Lawrence
Newton
Western Fruit Jobbers Association
Missouri Straw- Perry Exchange
Carthage
Tacei
T Tais
F. D. Cowherd
Purdy
W. Ed
Roark
Anderson
W. W. Stevens
Missouri ‘Strawberry, Exchange
Jasper
Newton, McDonald and
Jefferson City
Hach Association Shipping ‘Heresin
Gert
Growers Warn Against State Berry Inspection Bill No. 560
The speech argues trusted inspectors are needed to maintain high standards, warning against House Bill 560 which could put growers under political favoritism and incompetent oversight. State inspection in Colorado is blamed for failure, with growers demanding repeal and noting the added financial burden on farmers regardless of crop.
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Colorado
Prices Hold Steady in Chicago Apple Market
The Chicago apple market saw steady prices amid moderate activity. Strong February consumption and shrinking receipts supported demand, with box apples mainly cited at 2.60 to 4.00 per box and barrel prices from 4.75 to 6.00, while Washington shipments surged 134 percent over early March.
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Chicago
Bureau of Market
Washington
East
Kings
Baldwins
Starks
Illinois
Jonathans
Ben Davis
Petition Against Shupnick and Fichtelberg Dismissed
In New York on March 9 the involuntary bankruptcy petition against Shupnick and Fichtelberg was dismissed in Federal court. The case linked to Louis Taub’s failure. Shupnick and Fichtelberg bought at auctions in Taub’s name but paid auction houses directly. Taub’s insolvency prompted disputes over debts and solvency, with Taub allegedly owed by the firm and the firm claiming Taub had financial stake in their business.
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New York
Shupnick & Fichtelberg
Louis Taub
Shupnick & Fichtelberge
Taub
Autolaw
Peach Blossom Festival rehearsals in Fort Valley Ga
Rehearsals are held for the Peach Blossom Festival pageant to be presented March 22 in Fort Valley Georgia. Glenmore Green, general chairman, says the peach trees will be in full bloom and thousands of visitors are expected from across the country as costumes, songs and dances tell the Empire state of the South story.
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Fort Valley
Empire State of the South
Glenmore Green
Phillips & Sons Head Claudine Phillips Died in New York
Claudine Crawley Phillips 56 head of Phillips & Sons died suddenly at Hotel St Andrews New York on Wednesday morning cause hemorrhage of brain. He was son of Col J J Phillips first president of National League of Commission Merchants and leaves widow and daughter. Funeral held at Central Presbyterian Church Madison Ave. Remains sent to Suffolk Virginia for burial.
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New York
Claudine Crawley Phillips
Phillips & Sons
St. Andrews
Seventy-second Street
Broadway
Phillips
Mr. Phillips
Crawley Phillips
J. J. Phillips
National League of Commission Merchants
Colonel Phillips
Virginia
W. J
C. C
Crayley
Chuckatuck
Carolina
Central
Presbyterian Church
Madison Avenue
Sufforx
Packer notes Springfield Jones debt scheme inquiry
Chicago reports recap a Springfield Illinois inquiry into Paul Jones of Decatur type frauds with shipments unpaid. R Jones surfaced in Springfield a week after a prior article, securing Southern vegetables and Florida berries while avoiding contact details. Express firms struggled to locate him as unpaid consignments were redirected to other dealers. Mrs Paul Jones of Decatur later wrote he has a job but no payment forthcoming after February 17.
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Chicago
Packer
Paul Jones
Decatur
Ill
Jones
Geveral
A “R. Jones
Springfield
Express Company
P. Jones
Milan
Paul
Aisconsin
Fruit Prospects Good in Southern Missouri Ozarks
Springfield Mo March 9 Rain and cold weather of the last four weeks have done much to improve prospects for a bountiful fruit and berry crop in the Ozarks. Strawberry plants have survived the winter in excellent condition. The early fall was dry, but beginning in January there has been ample rain. The lack of severe freezing weather has been beneficial to the plants.
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Springfield
Ozarks
Mrs. Margaret H Cochran Dies in Middletown Del
Mrs. Margaret H Cochran mother of the late Robert T Cochran of New York died at her home in Middletown Delaware. She leaves two daughters Mrs James L Warren of Middletown and Mrs G B Pearson of Newark and a son Mr Frank Hardbeastle of Middletown.
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Margaret H. Cochran
Middletown
Del
Robert T. Cochran
New
Cochran
James L. Warren
G. B. Pearson
Newark
Frank Hardbeastle
McIntosh Apples Bring Unusually High Prices in New York
New York reports a steady apple market with demand for McIntosh apples driving prices as high as 18 dollars per barrel. Snowfall reduced receipts but ample supply kept other varieties like Baldwins, Greenings, and Ben Davis in good demand with moderate price ranges across sizes and grades.
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New York
Baldwins
Ben Davis
Rome
Indiana Farmers Associations Law May Reshape Contracts
Indianapolis March 9 The Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations gains a bill passed by the State Senate that would let members form and market contracts through their associations for up to ten years, with title passing to the association upon delivery and landlords held liable for tenant breaches. The measure also imposes penalties for inducing breaches or spreading false reports, with civil remedies against offenders.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Federation of Farmers
State Senate
United States
Gale
Frank T. Miller Grand Rapids Potato Man Dies
Frank T. Miller, 46, head of Miller Michigan Potato Co in Grand Rapids, dies Tuesday morning after heart trouble. Chicago-born and brother of E. Percy Miller of Albert Miller & Co, he opened the firm a decade ago and was active as secretary treasurer. Survived by widow Eva Schaub Miller and three daughters. funeral held Thursday.
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Miller-Michigan Potato Company
E. Percy Miller
Chicago
Albert Miller & Co
Grand ‘Rapids
Mich
Frank T. Miller
Albert Miller&Co
Frank ‘T. Miller
Albert Miller& ‘Co
Allj
Miller
Grand Rapids
Albion
N. Y
Eva Schaub Miller
Evelyn Francis
Barbara Eyre
Agnes Miller
Jacksonville
Fla
March cabbage crop in Mobile District shows strong growth
Mobile Alabama March 9 With favorable weather the cabbage crop in this section is advancing in splendid shape and promises to be the banner crop for output and quality. Growth estimates indicate nearly 1 000 cars, with early plantings starting and expanding toward mid April when heavy car load movement will begin. Growers and shippers anticipate a successful season. Red Bliss Triumphs potatoes expected, with output about 200 cars from mid May. Cucumbers also expected to reach car lots from May 16 to 20.
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Mobile
Ala
Ditvis
Red Bliss
United Fruit Buyers Association Dinner Held at Biltmore
The annual dinner of the United Fruit Buyers Association will be held next Saturday night at the Hotel Biltmore in New York. The event expects 630 guests and all tickets were sold two weeks ago.
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New York
United Fruit Buyers’ Association
Biltmore
Refrigerator Car Shortage Impacts Florida Tomato Movement
Miami Florida March 9 Weather remains fine and young tomato plants grow rapidly while fruiting vines yield a bountiful harvest of clean fruit though rust in some fields due to spray delays. The movement is expected to reach 450 cars this week and market quality is improving. A refrigerator car shortage forces growers to load on ordinary ventilators after lining cars with paper to prevent freezing in cold zones. Fully 75 percent of this week’s movement uses this car type.
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Miami
Fla
Chicago Lettuce Market Slips Despite Strong Start
Chicago March 9 local market for head lettuce remained firm early in the week but cooled Tuesday with lighter demand and ample receipts. Imperial Valley Iceberg crates sold from four dozen and larger at 3.25 to 3.80 dollars and four and a half dozen and smaller at 2.75 to 3.00.
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Chicago
Imperial Valley
The Produce Packer Trade Publication Description
The Produce Packer explains it is a separate weekly paper from The Packer, aimed at shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and related markets, focusing on market news and industry developments. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
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Packer
First California Asparagus Reaches New York Market
First California asparagus arrived in New York with boxes from A B Meyer John Nix and Miller Cummings and more on Tuesday. Prices for fancy stock reached 48.50 per dozen bunches while other stock ranged from 36 to 20 dollars. frost may delay shipments briefly. Georgia asparagus also arrived in a small quantity on Thursday.
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New York
California
A. B. Meyer & Co
John Nix & Co
Miller-Cummings Company
Diegel
A.E. Meyer & Co
Easier Market on California Oranges
California orange markets ease with higher Navels due to abundant supply. Figures now show a 10 percent crop increase, with 10,000 to 11,000 carloads left for shipment, mainly March and April, as Valencia opens. Early week shipments total 750 cars. lemons see renewed demand amid East illnesses. quotes range 4.75 to 5.25 per box.
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Los Angeles
Calif
California
Valencia
Moaxoht
Bia
Bia Kee
Central
Onions Moving From Texas Now
San Benito Tex March 9 First onions will move from the Raymond ville and Lyford districts today There will be about six cars this week with an increased movement of four or five cars per day next week The quality is much better than expected and they are coming out clean and bright There will be about 200 cars and the movement will last for about 300 days Cabbage loading is again in full sway The peak of the movement will be reached this week and loadings for the balance of season will be very light as late plantings are very limited.
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San Benito
Tex
Raymondville
Lyford
Detroit Sets Plans for Apple Shippers Convention in August
A meeting of all committees coordinating the International Apple Shippers Association convention was held in Detroit at the Produce Dealers' Association offices on March 9. Attendees expressed strong enthusiasm and confidence that the August event will be a major affair. In a second item from Waynesboro Mississippi cabbage growers have contracted their 1923 crop for 1.60 dollars per cwt f o b shipping point.
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Detroit
Apple Shippers’ Association
Detroit Produce Dealers’ Association
Waynesboro
Miss
Truck and Fruit Crop Outlook in Southeastern States
Truck crop outlook from Texas to North Carolina includes acreages, expected yields, and shipment timelines. Growers report potatoes, peas, cucumbers, berries, cantaloupes, watermelons, lettuce, and sweet potatoes with specific planting areas and projected shipping windows from April through August.
Perishable Tariff Suspensions Set Amid Protest
The Joint Council of the National League of Commission Merchants and allied associations won suspension of parts of Perishable Protective Tariff No 2. A re issue of Tariff No 1 will take effect, with hearings March 27 in Washington. The supplement takes effect April 4 and protests seek further suspensions.
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Washington, D. C
Joint’ Council
National League of Commission,Merchants of the
New Haven & Central New England Railway
St. Louis & Southwestern Railroad Company
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Joint Council
Terminal Railroad Association of
St. Louis
Davis Revelson Company closes after owing local trade
Cincinnati report notes the Davis Revelson Company at 242 West Sixth street closed last week leaving the local trade owing several hundred dollars. Formerly at 318 West Court street as the Cyr Wholesale Fruit Company. Another small firm, Mohawk Fruit Company, is also said to have unsettled small debts.
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Cincinnati
Davis Revelson Company
West Sixth Street
West Court Street
Cyr Wholesale Fruit Company
Mohawk Fruit Company
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Govt
Big Growers’ Organization
Southwest
Berry Crop Pros
Territory
Shupnick & Fitchelberg
Merchant
National League
Springfield, Il
Fruit Prospects Goods
Southern
Indiana
Irewit
Nonpartisan League
Northwest
Des
Florida
Texas
North Caroolina
South Carolina
Alabama
Louisiana
Bulletin
Shipnet
Packer Bi
Packer Weekly
Avill
Bowdens
Ibarrela
D, L
Cash Corner
D. Cc. McCain
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