Lower freight rates may boost tonnage soon
Washington dispatch notes railroads are weighing rate reductions to spur shipments after months of high costs and shrinking volumes. Hearing in Dallas on farm produce rates. lumber cuts already underway from the Pacific Northwest to Chicago. The Packer first warned that high rates reduced tonnage, now parties consider temporary reductions to revive traffic.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Commercial Strawberry Acreage Rises 8600 Acres in 1921
The 1921 commercial strawberry acreage is estimated at 57 219 acres, up from 48 619 last year, per United States Bureau of Crop Estimates. Increases occur in Arkansas California Delaware Florida Louisiana Maryland Missouri Tennessee and other states.
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United States Bureau of Crop Estimates
Arkansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Tennessee
Alabama
California
Delaware
Florida
Maryland
Mississippi
Missouri marketing bill hits state shippers on licenses
Kansas City reporters report the Missouri marketing measure sets licensing for commission merchants handling fruits vegetables and other Missouri grown products effective July 1. The law requires open books licenses state records and full remittance within seven days of sale. Dealers fear the bill will drive Missouri farmers to other states and worsen outlet access for consignments, especially berries and small fruits, while some contend it may not apply to out of state shipments.
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Missouri
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Joplin
New
Missouri contract law on farm products sparks debate
The Missouri Legislature definition broadens contract to include every sale or handling of farm products except cash FOB origin. Critics call it radical and possibly unconstitutional, warning it will affect major fruit vegetable egg butter and poultry dealers.
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Missouri
Missouri Rok
Court Critiques Marketing Law Sparing Farmers in Missouri
Sectional concerns over contracts entered by principals within the state raise questions about the Missouri distributor's obligation to comply with every provision of the new statute. Critics deem the provision absurd, likely driving major businessmen from the state, and the trade consensus condemns the Legislature for targeting farmers with the marketing law.
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Missouri
Gussman of Boston Declares Finances Solid and Plans Putnam Co.
Boston March 26 H Gussman a well known Boston operator may sell his interests in other businesses but will retain the F Putnam Company. He can pay every dollar he owes and is regarded as fully solvent. The I Putnam Company, a longtime potato house, was acquired by Gussman two years ago and under his management remains valuable. A banking official notes Gussman solvent and stable, ranking him as a diligent figure in the produce trade. Onion Sets steady in New York market at 1 1 26 per basket.
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H. Gussman
Pbut
F. Putnam Company
Gussman
Packer
I. Putnam Company
Charlestown
Maine
J. Gussman
O. K
Notice to Subscribers on Produce Packer sample copy
Notice to subscribers inviting production and marketing of eggs poultry butter cheese hides wool and more. The current edition does not cover the fold but focuses on fruits vegetables onions and related markets.
Texas Freight Rate Hearing Set In Dallas Monday
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hold a conference on fruit and vegetable rates at the Federal Building in Dallas starting 10 a.m. Monday March 28. The meeting, requested by the Texas Commission and Texas Legislature, gathers shippers carriers and associations from Texas and other producing districts including the Southeast and Florida to present statements on rate concerns and alleged producer hardships.
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Texas
Texas Commission
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Florida
Jetgen Operating Concern in Savannah Under Dixie Produce
A dubious business named Dixie Produce Company operates in Savannah Georgia since March 25. The crook known as Jetgen runs the fruit and vegetables and poultry and eggs operation under this alias.
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Savannah
Crook
Dixie
Sahaal
Strawberry Crop Review April 2 Announcement
The Packer will publish its annual strawberry crop review on April 2, with estimates of shipments from all U.S. districts, crop conditions, timing, varieties, and news on the spring berry trade. The feature signals quick picking and distribution, plus advertising plans for the season.
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Unite Ad
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Connolly Auction Co Loses Case Against Jos Sicker
New York March 25 Connolly Auction Co lost its case against broker Joseph Sicker before Judge Platzek and a jury in the Supreme Court This case raised a technical point on auction broker responsibility when the principal refuses to pay and whether one broker can buy for another Sicker had bought a car of lemons for a Galveston Texas firm with W S Ewing involved as a broker The procedures required the broker to file divisions within two hours after sale and to direct shipment locations
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The_ Connolly ‘Auction Company
Joseph Sicker
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Supreme Court
Sicker
Galveston
Tex
W. 5S. Ewing
Florida congressmen urged to push lower freight rates
J D Smith of Marianna Florida writes The Packer urging public sentiment for relief from high freight rates. He says Congress must act to curb rate abuses by carriers and trusts, noting growers bear the burden while producers must compete with inflated costs. He laments unorganized labor and regulatory support for rate hikes.
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J. D. Smith
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J. D
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Boards of Trade
Washington
Connolly Auction Company Sues Over Goods Price
The Connolly Auction Company sued for 1035.75 after a Galveston firm’s 25 cent per box bid was accepted by divisions within a contract. Sicker argued divisions made him a broker, not responsible for the price, with Harry Weinberg representing him.
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Connolly - Auction Company
Connolly, Auction Company
Harry Weinberg
Missing Spartanburg fruit dealer Hammet sought by creditors
Creditors in Spartanburg report W Hammet, fruit and produce dealer, is missing. Sheriff Miller has a warrant for his arrest as accounts with wholesalers total between 15000 and 25000 dollars. Several loans were sought recently and notable locals, including mayor John F Floyd, hold or recall claims and notes. The man was well traveled and known for entertaining stories including a sea side tale of gold nuggets.
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S. C
W. ‘Hammet
Sam K. Miller
Hammet
Hammer
John F. Floyd
N. B. “Trokas
J. T Lyon
Spruce Pine
N.C
T. C.“Young
Pearce-Hdwards Company
Peach Outlook in Arkansas and Oklahoma Reported
Reports from Arkansas and Oklahoma indicate mixed peach prospects. Southern Arkansas acreage remains good with minimal freeze damage, while northern and lowland areas show varying losses. Oklahoma expects a full crop as Elberta varieties and yearly peaches remain in good condition despite freezes.
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Okla
Oklahoma
Roy Campbell Not Out of Onion Business Despite News
Roy Campbell denies selling his onion shipping business while acknowledging his continued role in Texas produce shipping and onion seed sales. James Moore & Co. bought his fruit robbing business, but Campbell will run Roy Campbell & Co. with Dan F. Pue as partner, preserving ties to onion seed brand and T. M. Reed of Teneriffe.
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Tex
Bazoema News
New York
Roy Campbell
James, Moore & Co
Campbell
Roy Campbell & Co
Dan FP. Pue
Pue
T. M. Reed of
Teneriffe
Cabbage Market Dull In New York Yard Sale
The cabbage market in New York is very dull with good state cabbage selling slowly in yards at 10 to 12 per ton. Shippers receive 6 to 7 per ton at loading stations. New crops from Florida and South Carolina are selling around 1 to 2.25 per crate or basket depending on quality.
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New York
Morida
South Carolina
Mexican Tomato Shipments Through Nogales Week Totals
Mexican tomato shipments through Nogales Arizona for March 15 to 21 totaled 72 cars. Daily figures include March 15 with 29 cars and March 18 with 7 cars, March 19 with 14 cars, and March 21 with 19 cars. Season total reached 313 cars.
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