Missouri Poultry Shippers Meet Discuss Clearing House Plans
A Missouri Beg and Poultry Shippers convention in Kansas City focused on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange clearing house system. Oscar Olson outlined futures trading basics while debate over endorsing the Chicago proposal remained unresolved. Attendees heard that major packers were represented and that the Indianapolis and Illinois conventions previously opposed the plan.
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Mds Lightfoot
Springfield
Olson
Clearing House
Lightfoot
Grant Bros Indianapolis Branch Shuts Down Amid Financial Trouble
The Grant Brothers Co egg and poultry shippers in Indianapolis closed their doors due to financial trouble after the Chicago branch collapsed earlier. A Chicago bank foreclosed loans, forced a 60 cent on the dollar settlement, then nervousness prompted the Indianapolis shutdown. Creditors’ meddling is blamed, but the Grant Egg Candler Co and Collins Produce Co of Vincennes are unaffected. Sympathy runs nationwide. the failure is viewed as honest.
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Indianapolis
Grant Brothers Co
Chicago
New York
Grant Egg Candler Company
Collins Produce Company
Vincennes
Ind
Grants
Charles Collins Company
Grant Boys
No New Developments in Onion Situation
New York reports little change in onion markets as Egyptian cargoes head to New York and England. Spain ships 116000 packages aboard the Armenia amid firm prices for white and yellow onions. domestic stock steady with limited white onion supply and prices around 6.50 to 7.00 per 190 pound bag.
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New York
Egypt
England
Armenia
Peaches Not Thought To Be Badly Hurt in Arkansas Districts
Nashville Arkansas reports cold weather last week and this week. Early frost damage to peaches appears limited with buds largely intact. Bert Johnson of Highland Orchard Co says losses are not enough to affect the crop and preparations continue. Some early strawberry blooms were killed but not affecting the commercial crop.
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Arkansas
Nashville
Ark
Bert Johnson
Highland Orchard Company
Packer
Dallas
Tyler
Pyler
Tex
Texas
East Texas
Alex Woldert
Man
No Damage to Georgia Peaches Amid March Freeze
Fort Valley Georgia March 12 growers report no harm to the peach crop from early March freezes. Buds were not sufficiently advanced to be damaged and the outlook is optimistic. Hodson of the refrigerator service estimates a 10,000 car state crop as transportation officials work up to date.
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Fort Valley
Hodson
Refrigerator One Service
Athens
Tex
Robbins Bros
Potatoes and Cabbage Planted at Castleberry Alabama
Castleberry Alabama March 12 An acreage of Irish potatoes and cabbage has been planted this season with carrot shipments to begin in May. Potato acreage is about 66 to 70 acres of Spaulding Rose variety with an estimated yield enough for about 18 carloads. One grower reports ten acres of Wakefield cabbage ready to pack in 106 pound crates for express shipping and carlots.
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Castleberry
Ala
Express
Egg deal suits Lasher Brothers and Sugar over losses
Kansas City filed a suit against J. K. Lasher & Bro. egg receivers of New York by Aaron Poultry & Egg Co. for 20400 to cover losses from a 1919 deal. W. G. Lasher, called Pete, was served at the Baltimore Hotel amid a spate of industry talk and planned Westward shipper visits.
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W. G. Lasher
New York
Aaron Poultry and Egg Co
Kansas City
Aaron
J. K. Lasher & Bro
Aaron Poultry & Egg Co
Pete
Missouri Carlot Egg Shippers’ Association
Rrm
New Yorker Harry T Pond Weds Mrs Lotta M Moore in Chicago
Harry T Pond of New York and Mrs Lotta M Moore of this city were married last Saturday at the bride’s relatives home in Chicago. They will attend the Kansas City convention after a brief visit. The couple, once sweethearts in Keokuk and Burlington, Ia, rekindled their romance after twenty one years.
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Harry T. Pond
New York
Chicago
Lotta M. Moore
Kansas City
State Fruit Jobbers Association to Meet in Kansas City
The Kansas Oklahoma Fruit Jobbers Association will hold its next meeting in Kansas City on April 10 in connection with Nebraska Iowa and Illinois state associations A possible two day session would be April 9 and 10 The meeting will be at the Baltimore Hotel.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Oklahoma
Fruit Jobbers’. Associa
Tion
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Baltimore
Shippers urged to wash eyes and eggs before shipping
Emil Held, proprietor of Texas, urged members of the Shippers Association in Waco on March 12 to wash their eyes before shipping to market to avoid dirty eggs. The remark was made during a speech at the convention last week.
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Waco
Tex
Emil Held
Texas
Texas Carrot
Shippers’ ‘Association
Apple Market Steady Amid Poor Weather Conditions
New York reports mixed apple offerings with receipts light and prices steady. Greenings bring 9 to 11 dollars per barrel, Baldwins 7 3, Ben Davis 5.50 to 6.30, Newtown Pippins 7 to 9, and Yorks 5 to 7. Winesaps 3.50 to 4.25, Spitzenbergs 4 to 4.50, Rome Beauties 2.80 to 3.50, Delicious 2.80 to 4 per box.
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New York
Demier
Baldwins
Ben Davis
Newtown
Yorks
Rome
Minnesota Potato Shippers Struggle With Car Shortage
Minnesota potato shippers report severe railcar shortages delaying February and March deliveries. Buyers push for stock as prices rise, while shippers face embarrassment and railroads supply few cars. Example: Chisago City NP branch warehouses took 12 days for one car instead of two or three daily. Noted shortages include only four through cars in St Paul from distant stations where 40 expected.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
Chisago City
Northern Pacific
California onions debate threatens US supply in 1912
A telegram from the Laredo Chamber of Commerce to Congressman Garner warns against importing large Egyptian onion consignments from Alexandria starting March 15 and calls for action to protect American supplies. It notes California and Texas against famine relief exports and cites potential 300 000 to 600 000 bags arriving within 60 days.
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Roy Campbell
California
Los Angeles
Calif
Laredo
Texas
United States
New York
Boston
America
England
Washington
Europe
Higley Company Poultry Firm Placed Under Receiver
E B Higley Co of Mason City Iowa, poultry and egg shippers, has been placed in receivership. Liabilities total about 180000 dollars. The largest nonbank creditor is George R Hinrich Inc of New York with roughly 35000 dollars. The firm, long among the oldest in the territory, had suffered financially for years and renewed bank notes kept it afloat until the note calls precipitated the failure.
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Mason City
L. B. Higley Company, Poultry and Egg Shippers
George R. Hinrich, Inc
New York
Higley Company
New York Orange Market Higher Range Than Week Ago
NY reports stronger demand and higher ranges for California and Florida fruit. California lemons and tangerines show gains. Florida grapefruit and tangerines move briskly with some weak spots in poorer stock. Cargoes for Coamo and Cornelia seen as sales progress this week.
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New York
Florida É
Florida
Corco
Die Parte
Market report on citrus and fruit prices and sales
The report notes Porto Rican fruit decay levels similar to last week with price fluctuations. Prices firm at opening, then eased. specific quotes include pineapples, lemons, and various size grades with demand strong for out of town buyers and multiple price points across boxes and grades.
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Florida
First California Asparagus Arrives in New York
The first car of California asparagus to reach New York arrives to John Nix & Co with 760 boxes of Del Monte Sun kist and Royal Red brands. The initial sale was $20 per box of twelve bunches and future prices vary with lots selling up to $40 per frozen bunch. Regular spring supply expected soon.
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New York
John Nix & Co
del Monte
Sunkist
California Packing Corporation
Harry D. Roper
Florida Cabbage Leads Market Shift Amid New Stock
Florida shipments push Danish cabbage off market as New York quotes hold at 65.70 per ton fob. Street prices range 4 to 4.50 per barrel and 3.25 to 3.75 per bag. Red cabbage trades around 3.50 to 4.25 per barrel. white at 3.90 to 4.25 per barrel crate and red at 2.50 to 3 per basket.
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New York
York State
Morida
No April Egg Sales Reported at Missouri Shippers Meet
Kansas City March 12. Aside from futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange no sales of April storage packed eggs were reported at the Missouri Egg and Poultry Shippers convention. Prices moved on the board with some April firsts at 39 to 41 cents, but actual transactions were few and most trades were spot or short-term options.
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Kansas City
Missouri Beg and Poultry Shippers
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Oscar Y. Olson
Exchange
Indianapolis
Packer
Illinois
Olson
W.S. Moore
Chicago
Mingis
Decatur
Resolutions Committee
Moore
Baltimore
Chicago Clearing | ‘House
Board of Trade
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock. Exchange
Medwedeff
Chicago. Mercantile. Exchange
Missouri Egg and Poultry Shippers
Chicago Exchange
Cromwell
The
Telegraph Company
Chicago Board of
Po Ang
Market Notes on Potatoes in the Bast Market
Market strength remains tentative with some operators predicting a $6 market by mid next week. Demand from outside and local trade is active. Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota face car shortages, but warmer weather may revive shipments. No. 1 white stock and bulk prices near 5.20 to 5.60 per cwt with No. 1 Kings at 6.15. Receipts around 36 to 40 cars. overall market little changed.
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Lithhigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan II
Kings
Strong Market for Potatoes in Chicago Amid Rail Car Shortage
Maine markets stay firm as bad weather and a rail car shortage limit shipments. Estimates show Michigan 3400 cars left, Minnesota 3800, Wisconsin 3500. New York notes slow movement with prices around 4.60 to 5.0 per cwt. Jersey and Long Island levels vary, while Danish stock was recently admitted and shows wide price ranges. The three week trend is weather driven and depends on warmer days to boost movement.
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New York
Maine
Harlem River
Newark
Jersey
Long Island
Long Islands
Department of Agriculture
Market names listed on Mercantile Exchange tour
Visitors in New York on March 12 include Alfred H. Rahal from Chicago G F Snyder from Wilkes Barre Harry Chabrow from Philadelphia Raymond Alley from Boston and A Fishburn from Bridgeport Cons among the butter and cog men introduced this week on the Mercantile Exchange.
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New York
Pbutter
Mercantile Exchange
Alfred H. Rahal
Chicago
G. F. Snyder
Wilkesbarre
Harry Chabrow
Philadelphia
Raymond Alley
Boston
A. Fishburn
Bridgeport
Cons
California Vegetable Shipments Reported for Early March
Southern California vegetable shipments for March 3 to March 9 show daily totals of 53, 187, 177, 212, 212, and 168 cars with an eighth day listed as eight dollars per car. The cumulative shipments since January 1 reach 6,651 cars.
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California
Los Angeles
Freeze Damage Cuts East Texas Peach and Tomato Crops
East Texas faced freezing temperatures that harmed peaches and tomatoes across multiple towns. Reports from Jacksonville, Tyler, Bullard, Athens, and Winnsboro indicate varying levels of damage with peaches largely damaged or killed in some areas and tomato losses ranging from substantial to moderate. Growers assess weather as key to future yields, with some optimism for remaining plants and recovery if conditions improve.
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Missouri
Carlot Ego Shippers
fOne
Chicago Clearing House System
Pacicis
L. J. Schulte
St. Louis
W. P. Bear
H. -H. Bergann
St.Louis
Charles Scheitlin
A. P. Meyer
William Schlueter
Jal. Robinson
Frank H. ‘Cromwell
Frank H. ‘Cromwell, ‘Kansas City; Willard Reed,pringfield; J. R. Henderson
Macon
Carl C. Stentz
Grant Bros
Georgia
Eges
Aaron Poultry & Egg’Co
Aaron ae @ nice
Orth
Edward Aaron
Pfi
Tndianapolis
Je K. Lasho
C. G. Hilderly
Tampa
Fla
Hilderly
South
Cuba
Sam Sugar
Pete Lasher
Eye
Sugar
Seaboard Freezer Co
Brooklyn
Seaboard
E. B. Higley Co
Mason City, Ia
Sicily
New York Market
North Central
South Er
Jacksonville
Tozad
B. Shoemaker
Anaes
Startin Art Bane
Bullard
Fred J. Sackett
Winnsboro
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