Cold Wave Shrivels Early Strawberry Crops in South
Reports from Alabama Louisiana and Tennessee detail a frost damaging up to 50 percent of late blooms and 25 percent losses in Castleberry and Tickfaw. Despite cuts in yield growers expect a strong crop later with warmer weather and continued shipments starting mid April through May.
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Cincinnati
Alayam
Louisiana
Independence
Tickfaw
Lawrence Nensely Fruit Co
Denver
Col
Tennessee
Arkansas
Texas
J. G Orphanello
Tickfaw Farmers’ Assn
Cunningham Suit Dismissed After Paying Court Costs
Louisville report states John D. Cunningham sued for 17000 alleging false arrest and damages. Shoptaw paid about 10 dollars in costs, case dismissed. Cunningham linked to issuing a check and involvement with fruit trade figures. unrelated libel suit against Win Zimmerman noted. overall legal costs highlighted.
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Dom D
Louisville
John D. Cy
Theo
Shain
Shoptaw
Cunningham
Sheptaw
Plain LLC
John Dr. Cunningham
American Fruit Union
Caifornia Fruit Growers? Exchange
Shepton
Win
Zimmerman
Packer
Cincinnati
Cantaloupes in Imperial Valley Face Record Shipment, Early Harvest
Brawley Cal March 27 The first cantaloupe shipments may depart Imperial Valley three weeks earlier than last year marking a historic early start. Vines protected by paper cups helped accelerate growth along with favorable weather. Industry experts forecast 5000 carloads versus 3502 last year, with over 6200 acres planted and an expected yield around 175 crates per acre. Total crates could reach 1 436 000 and some 72 000 000 cantaloupes. Pacific Fruit Express prepares 5000 cars, with 45000 tons of ice needed for initial icing. Rumors of a distributing alliance among American Fruit Distributors Mutual Orange and Greene Spiech Co circulate, though others deny the claim. Brands may be sold on their merits.
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Dayton
Tenn
Rhea
Express
Ohio River Valley
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Lexington
Louisville
Indianapolis
Evansville
Columbus
Ilse Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Tennessee
Spring City
Brawley
Cal
Imperial Valley
Pacific Fruit Express Co
Hart
California
American Fruit Distributors
Mutual Orange Distributors
Greene & Spelch Co
Moran Indicted Over Pink Sheet Poultry Ads
Edward J. Moran, a major Pink Sheet advertiser under Lynn Poultry Yards at 114 State Street Boston, faces postal law violations and a trial next month. Authorities describe Moran’s scheme as fraudulent, arresting him after weeks of surveillance while witnesses, including a former bookkeeper, testify to the alleged deception and unshipped goods.
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Boston
Mass
Edward J. Moran
Pink Sheet
Lynn Poultry Yards
State Street
Lynn Poultry Yaris
Moran
Preston
Post Office
Chicago Butter Market Faces Mixed Week for Creamery
Chicago on March 27 reports a good run for fancy creamery butter earlier in the week but demand slackened later and prices eased. Creamery butter held around 20 cents with undergrades down, while extras quoted at 25c and firsts 22 to 24.5c. No. 1 packing stock steady at 16c amid rising storage demand but limited movement.
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Chicago
Protests Against Wheeler Bill For State Auction Markets
Vigorous protests by New York City business groups oppose Senator Wheeler’s measure to create a department of foods and markets and establish cooperative auction markets. The plan, approved by the Senate, would appoint a six year commissioner with broad powers to regulate pricing, grading, and sales of produce, including licensed auctioneers and consignment rules.
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New York
Wheeler
Senate
Tower House
National League of Commission Merchants
New York Fruit and _Produce Trade Assa
New York Fruit Exchange
Albany
Department of Foods and Markets
Gana Department of Foods and Markets
SUED POTATOES MARKET REPORT SHOWS ACTIVE DEMAND
The Chicago market for sued potatoes remained active with steady demand for the best stock and varied quotations. Receipts held steady week over week, outside demand lighter, white stock around 58 to 60 cents per bushel, market stable into the weekend despite unsatisfactory country roads and limited hauling.
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Seul
Roses Sect
Receipts and prices for eggs and butter in Kansas City market
Kansas City reports liberal egg receipts this week with prices around 17 to 174 cents for current arrivals. Estimated cost to pack the season puts safe stock at 14 to 14 1/2 cents, while hens demand remains strong near 15 1/2 cents. Butter shows a weak tone despite firmer Elgin activity, packing stock around 15 cents. Weather remains mild with little rain and clean stock supplies.
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Kansas City
Elgin
Interstate Commerce Commission to hear rail rate case dates
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear added testimony from railroads on eastern rate increases. With April 20 21 and 22 the first available dates, no decision is expected before then. If more testimony cannot be completed by March 31, hearings will resume around April 20 21 and 22.
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Nesses
Washington
D.C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago Poultry Market Prices Steadily Rise With Light Supplies
Live poultry arrivals were irregular but light, keeping Chicago’s market firm. Hens and springs remained scarce with good demand. prices advanced through the week from Monday’s higher openings to midweek levels. Ducks, geese, turkeys, roosters, and guinea hens showed varied gains. express shipments topped 1,250 coops midweek, with total receipts rising toward Friday.
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Chicago
Texas egg supplies from Dallas and Houston markets
Egg receipts in Dallas and Houston on March 27 averaged 800 cases daily. The Texas market delivered at 14 1 2 cents per dozen as the average net price, with Houston reporting the same daily intake and price amidst routine market activity.
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Dallas
Tex
Houston
California Citrus Shipment Totals by California Regions
California citrus shipments from southern and northern California through March 24 are totaled. Southern California deliveries reach 14 21 cars since November 1, while northern California shipments total 5 164 cars in the same period. Daily counts show 290 cars on March 18, 318 on March 19, 307 on March 20, 408 on March 22, 42 on March 23, and 332 on March 24.
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California
Los Angeles
Over-charged on peaches news in Ohio valley freight dispute
Cincinnati March 27 dealers allege overcharge on western New York peaches after Markley Co billed 16 000 pounds minimum while later charges used 20 000 pounds. F. Peiper Co claims 4 000 pounds per car excess. Interstate Commerce Commission involvement prompts possible refunds. Joe Renville silent amid weight and shortage disputes.
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Cinchinti
Ohio Valley
York Pox
Creeigny
Garrier
Teaterse
Markley & Co
Nisagiurn Gorge
Cel ‘i
Ohio
Hopkins
Youngstown
New York Peach Belt
Niagara Gorge
Livingston
N. Y
New York Central
Lake Shore
Big Four
Norfolk and Western
Markley Concern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lewiston
Lutalo
Sy Cuse
Syracuse
Oye Berhown
Lewison
Cincinnati
Point of Origin
New York Belt
New York
Joe Renville
Rice Lake
Wisconsin
F. Peiper & Co
Renville
Peipur
F. Peiper Co
F. Veiper & Co
Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
Peiper & Co
Vieper & Co
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Teau
D. E. Lafferty
D. Effert
Packer
Printer's Error Delays Cole Law Amendment Readback
New print of the Cole law amendment read in Albany shows a mispriced clause about furnishing buyers names and addresses, echoing an agreed change rejected by printers. Trade leaders suspect a printer’s error, while officials weigh action as National League envoy heads to Albany for clarification. Also market notes: fruit, melons, cabbage, new peas and limes in Kansas City and Crystal City reports.
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New York
Albany
Wheeler
Packer
Huson
Agricultural Department
Mier French
National League
Kansas City
South Africa
Texas
Kensaeity
Arkansas
California
Houston
Ends Car Rental Fee Stir Hits Potatoes Shipment
In St Paul last week the railroads withdrew a $5 per car charge for refrigerator car use in potato shipments. A scheduled hearing was canceled due to the withdrawal, tied to private railway pressure. Bermuda supplies in New York show overall movement with romaine lagging. prices listed for carrots beets parsley and more.
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St. Paul
Bermuda
New York
Market Quotation and Vegetable News Highlight Texas Prices
A fragmented market summary notes a food trade in Dallas and a new deal in Fort Worth, with East Texas tomatoes and a fast Elberta crop. Cabbage prices are advancing as pages reference vegetables from Kansas City and market rates in Texas markets.
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Mr. Lamia
Sicily
Buffalo
Maltimore
Rochester
Georgia
Texas
Philadelphia
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Florida
Seattle
Hood River
Eaeenna
Memphis
Cincinnati
Toledo
Cleveland
Arthur W. Lesely
New Orleans
Louisville
Jacksonville
Tenn
Texas News
Dallas
Fort Worth
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Castleberry
Ala
Castleberry Strawberry Assn
Holland
Atmore
Southern Alabama Orchard Co
Cunsingham
Wheeler Bill
Advange
Texas Egg Supplies
Joe Riaville
Wester New York
Michigan
Minneapolis
Carother
Dallas Street
Anni
Rio Grande Valley
Corpus Christi
Mississippi
Columbus and
Washington Markete
Norfolk
W. W. Wert
Mr. Holden
England
Tom Parks
Page
Charlie
San Francisco
Sadler
Walla Walla
Fruit Growers Transportation , League
Detroit
Anna
South America
Charles J. Brand
Office of Markets
Ploria News
Fort Clinton
Browns Ville
Kansas Lye
Oregon
Mr. Fawcett
South
Shio
Middle
Topeka
St. Louis
Crystal City
Missouri
Wickes
Ark
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