New York Branch League Hosts Its 20th Annual Banquet
The New York Branch League staged its 20th annual banquet at the Waldorf Astoria with over 500 attendees. Carl W. Kimball chaired the committee and guests included A. W. Frost absent in Florida, Turney of the lbeat branch, and Wrench from Washington. The evening featured a staged cartoon tribute to Kimball, Pictured cartoons, a toe dancer, and two bands, plus a cabaret show and a large, high-caliber orchestra led by Fred M. Dudley that performed during dinner and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Waldorf- Astoria
Carl W. Kimball
Jim” Armstrong
Pacific Fruit Growers Express
Jim
Kimball
Turney
French
Frost
Florida
George Lasbury
Pittsburgh
Joe Steinhardt
California
New Yerr Ranch
The
League
Carl
Mr. Turney
Mr. Webster
al Jolson
Lsten
Fred M. Dudley
Bobby Loos
Grover Cleveland Spangler
Huber
Mr. Kimball
Charles Furman
Old Cabbage Movement Slow In New York Markets
In Western New York, the movement of old cabbage remained slow with fob prices at 8 dollars per ton. Local yard sales ranged from 13 to 18 dollars per ton depending on quality and condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York State
Federal Trade Commission Dismisses Complaint Against South Texas Grocers Assn
The Federal Trade Commission dismissed without prejudice its complaint against the South Texas Wholesale Grocers' Association of Brenham Texas and named individuals including Hugo P. Goodman Jake Alexander and Frank P. Caffarelli. The action accused the group of conspiring to curb sale and distribution of a soup maker's products. The executive committee members listed were H. J. Fulgham Ike Keller Oscar Matthews Harry Phelan and John W. Focke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal ‘Trade Commission
South Texas Wholesale Grocers’ Association Et al
Brenham
Tex
Hugo P. Goodman
Jake Alexander
Frank P. Caffarelli
H. J. Fulgham
Ike Keller
Oscar Matthews
Harry Phelan
John W. Focke
New York Dressed Poultry Firm A. Paul Jr & Co Fails
Debts in the New York dressed poultry trade are estimated from 50 000 to 250 000 as A Paul Jr & Co of West Washington Market enters bankruptcy. Receivers George Hinrichs and John OConnor report assets around 124 000 and liabilities 60 000. Debtor Simon Fassburg, once principal owner, has a troubled business history across several firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Simon Fassburg
A. Paul, Jr. & Co., Incl
Washington
Wen
Kimmellmaim Brothers
Isadore Liberman
Abraham B. Vernon
George FP. Hinrichs
John O'Connor
Knox
Hinrichs
Packer
Dewinter & Stewart
Hugo Josephy & Son
George F. Hinrichs, Inc
George Cook Poultry Corporation
Farmers” Commission House
Steers & Menke
N. Durham & Son
Fassburg
N. G
A. Paul, Jr
Pittsburgh
Parnes
Parnes and Frassburg & Co
Parnes & Fassburg
Fassburg & Co
Vosburg
Pi & §. Produce Company
Penn Avenue
Shipper Sues Kalman Goldberger for 1500 Damages
Shipper L R Duffy of Humboldt Virginia sues Kalman Goldberger in Bridgeport Connecticut for 1500 dollars. He claims he sold and delivered 1100 crates of green wrapped tomatoes for 990 dollars and the receiver refused to accept or pay, later selling the goods for the defendant for 24.77 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipper
Kalman Goldberger
Bridgeport
Conn
L. R. Duffy
Humboldt, Venn
Carl Poster
Humboldt
Great Lakes Regional Advisory Board reports efficient freight car use
Lansing March 13 The perishable committee of the Great Lakes Shippers Regional Advisory Board reports high efficiency in unloading and movement of ventilated box and refrigerator cars. 1924 delays dropped to 35 percent from 37 percent in 1923, with 81.8 percent of cars released within free time at Grand Rapids. Other cities show strong performance, including Toledo 68.4 percent and Buffalo 50.2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Great Lakes Shippers Regional Advisory Board
E. S. Briggs
American Crust and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Chicago
Great Lakes
W. D. Beck
Car Service Division
American Railway Association
Beck
Grand Rapids
Toledo
S&j. Paul
Philadelphia
Memphis
Boston
Baltimore
Minnesota Potato Growers Exch announces second pool payment
St Paul March 13 The Minnesota Potato Growers Exchange orders a second pool payment of 3 cents per bushel on commercial grade round whites with higher amounts for seed stock. The release warns against a price slump and nonmember retaliation, noting the potential for rapid membership growth to seek advances. The first pool paid 6 cents per bushel on the eating variety, bringing total to 9 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Minnesota Potato Growers’ Exchange
Phillips Strong Co Inc Brooklyn Quits Business in Bankruptcy
The Phillips Strong Company Inc at 734 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn has quit business. It dealt in potatoes and exported to the West Indies, with many creditors mainly potato shippers. Owner Mr Kingsley may start a new venture under his own name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Phillips-Strong Company, Inc
Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn
West Indies
Kingsley
The Produce Packer and its Free Sample Offer
The Produce Packer is a weekly paper dedicated to market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter tides wool and furs. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
Rust Damages Beans In Everglades Obi
In Jacksonville Florida on March 1 1920 bean growing areas of the Everglades report rust damage. The rust appeared mid last week under wet conditions and has destroyed some fields. Officials fear spread to tomato plantings and the extent of loss remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla. Mare
Everglades
California prune growers vote for annual withdrawal plan
The California Prune and Apricot Growers Association approves changes to member contracts after 1925 allowing annual withdrawal. The reorganization aims to shift from a seven year sign up to yearly decisions, increase district representation, and boost total fruit tonnage to 85 percent to secure better prices and earlier marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Calif
California Prune and Apricot Growers’ Association
Public Information Bureau
California Prune and Apricot Growers' Association
Tey
Denown
Asa
Ald Tits
Ae Bn
Lange
W. Will. F
Iso
Hunbers of Commerce
Merchants Associations
Maine Potato Growers Fight Anticipated Marketing Bill
The Maine Potato Growers Exchange faces strong opposition as managers push a bill mandating crop mortgaged potatoes be marketed through the exchange. Members approve resolutions opposing the measure citing hardship for farmers and potential fertilizer funding loss. Bold resistance spreads from Houston to Augusta portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Potato Exchange
Wouk
Houston
Maine Potato Growers Exchange
Bernard Archibald
Exchange
Maine Potato Growers' Exchange
Aroostook
Maine, Potato Growers’ Exchange
Maine
Augusta
Littleton
Houlton
Omaha man Hysderick files bankruptcy petition
Harlow G. Hysderick of Omaha bankrupts. He operates as Harlow G. Fredrick Company a wholesale fruit and vegetable distributor specializing in apples and staples, filing a petition in federal court in Omaha Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlow G. Hysderick
Omaha
Neb
Harlow G. Fredrick
Harlow G. Fredrick Company
Suit Filed Against National F C B Auction Co
A lawsuit filed this week in Maricopa County Superior Court seeks 2471.77 from the National H. O. B Auction Company. Plaintiffs L. M. Ross and R. 46 claim unpaid balances for one car of lettuce and for packing materials and labor. Packing sheds are attached and under sheriff’s control. Ross, local manager for Tony Leo & Co., says he now holds all existing growers contracts held by the auction firm in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
A. Maveh
Wis
Maricopa County
National
L. M. Ross
Ross
Tony. Leo & Co
O. B
Good Outlook For Strawberry Crop In Louisiana Districts
Acreage this year appears somewhat lower than last year yet indicators suggest the harvest will match the previous season. Farmers report 1400 to 1590 acres with a predicted crop reaching prior levels and acceptable prices in the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morida
Louisiana
James L Leonard Heads Melon Distributors Assn Again
James L Leonard is re elected president of the Melon Distributors Association. The group approves plans for government arbitration and outlines officer roles including first and second vice presidents and secretary treasurer. Indigo counties listed for executive committee and upcoming convention location Branavitis. Express shipments move with few straight cars. carlot movement expected to rise by March 25. Louisiana strawberry crop reports favorable weather steady progress and an estimated 1500 to 1600 cars of berries moving from the district this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oppicrer
Innall
Tifton
Rester
Dothan
Ala
Ro Pennington
Evansville
Ind
Merce
Brown
Albany
J. T. McArthur
Moultrie
C. C. Winkler
Vincennes
D. W. Easterlin
Montezuma
W. E. Chandler
Luke J. Leon
Jara
Hammond
Louisiana Belt
Louisiana
Misbranding of California Cauliflower Exposed in New York
Government and private inspectors report seven or eight cars of Nakamoto Packing California cauliflower sold to R E Cochran Co misbranded for size. Cars arrived in New York showing many 13s 14s 16s and misc. crates, with up to 90 percent misbranded in a single car. Cochran wired Los Angeles packers who halted payment on issued checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
California
Nakamoto Packing Company
Los Angeles
R. EB. Cochran, Company, Inc
I. J. Mettann Packing Company
R Cochran Company, Inc
B. J. McCann Jacking Company
Melon Distributors Association Holds 11th Annual Convention
Near Valdosta Georgia the eleventh annual Melon Distributors Association convention drew close to 260 melon men and railroad officials. President James L Leonard opened the session with a gavel presented by Rodenberry and remarks by Mayor Peples and Judge McCracken. The address by H G Hichtower of Cincinnati and Leonard's report noted weather impacts from a late frost in Florida and heavy rainfall in South Georgia that depressed prices before improving later along the Cordele to Atlanta line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
Melon, Distributors’ Association
Rodenberry
James L. Leonard
John. J. Cornish
W. D. Peples
J. F. McCracken
H. G. Hichtower
Cincinnati
Leonard
Tifton
Plorida
South Georgia
Krk
Florida
Middle Georgia
North Georgia
Cordele
Atlanta
Jas
Georgia
Babensen
Melon Distributors Association
Gahensen
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Waldorf Astoria
Carl Kimball
A. Paul,r. & CO
FE. S. Briggs
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Lansing Moeting
Minn. Potato Growers Exch
Prune and Apricot Growers’ Association
Morida Melon
Natl. F. C. B. Auction Co
Melon Distributors’ Assn
Cara
Nakamoto Packing Co
Camp
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