H P Henry to Washington and Chicago March 29
H P Henry former head of the local Bureau of Markets left for Washington to join the Bureau of Markets and Telegraphic Market News Service. He will be succeeded by W H Hall who has joined the local office this year. Also noted, Denney and Co appointed marketing agents for Vacaville Fruit Growers Association handling deciduous fruit sales outside New York. J E Robinson to Texas to oversee potato and onion markets with the Associated Fruit Company for about two weeks.
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H. P. Henry
Washington
Chicago
Bureau of Markets
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Markets and Telegraphic Market
Henry
Migpespolis
W. H. Hall
Denney & Co
Vacaville
J. E. Robinson
Texas
Associated Fruit Company
Robinson
Associated
Buainssa
Chicago Boosters launch six month produce publicity drive
Chicago March 29. The Boosters Club plans a six month publicity campaign to boost fruit and vegetable consumption among housewives. Aimed at raising 12 500 dollars with any surplus going to general publicity funds, the drive will feature substantial newspaper ads and daily price quotations for core produce. The committee chair is M. W. Lorch with J Ellis Slater J W Fox John Hyldahl and C J Wignall.
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Chicago
Boosters’ Club
Chicago Trade
M. W. Lorch
J. Ellis Slater
J. W. Fox
John Hyldahl
C. J. Wignall
Executive Committee of Am Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Holds Meeting
The American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association executive committee met in Washington with E Percy Miller A A Chaney William Newcome J S Crutchfield and Thomas O Neill. They reviewed traffic committee reports to the Director General of Railroads and discussed coordination with the Food Administration Bureau of Markets and other agencies. The group planned meetings to inform industry about traffic conditions and emphasized transportation inspection and grading. Since returning to Chicago the secretary’s office has engaged with Wenatchee and Yakima Valley associations on Northwest matters including the Spokane Gateway opening.
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Chicago
R. L. Evans
American Fruit & Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Washington
D. C
Food Administration
Trade
The
Bureau of Markets
Federal Food Administration
National Association of Shippers
Wenatchee
Yakima Valley
Northwest
Spokane Gateway
Another Decline in Wisconsin Cheese Prices
Wisconsin cheese prices fell again this week amid lower butter values and ample dairy supplies. The Allied Provisions Export Commission held stocks at 24c butter but showed little eagerness to increase exports while home trade remained active. Plymouth and Sheboygan Dairy Boards reported varied sales with Longhorns and other varieties selling at or around 22 to 23 cents.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Ministry of Food
Canada
Allied Provisions Export Commission
Seaboard
Plymouth
Americas
Sheboygan Dairy Board
Appleton Dairy Board
Eggs Butter and Poultry Market Report Indiana March 29
Eges Butter and Poultry in Indianapolis report Easter demand keeps egg prices firm with a softening trend upcoming. Dealers expect lower prices by week’s end and possible 3.46 drop from current levels. Storing under new rules is uncertain. Country butter stock is dull and weak amid lower creamery prices and nut margarines. Poultry market remains nominal with fresh stocks cleaned up locally.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Death of C. C. Taft Founder of Taft Company
Des Moines reports the death of C. C. Taft, founder and president of the C. C. Taft Company, after pneumonia following a severe cold. He had shaped the wholesale fruit and vegetable trade in the region for 30 years. the business will continue through his associates. J. Schoenburg Company has formed a $40,000 corporation to operate its Garlot fruit and vegetable business, led by president J. Schoenburg, expanding head lettuce shipments from Arizona.
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C. C. Taft
Des Moines
Chicago
J. Schoenburg
Arizona
Chicago Vegetable Market Holds Firm
Chicago reporters note brisk buying activity due to favorable weather and upcoming Easter. Prices stayed firm across many lines with good quality lots, while ordinary quality moved slower and some discounts appeared for off color or smaller size produce. Florida and California offerings, plus Texas and Louisiana lots, reflected the varied market with peppers, lettuce, cucumbers, celery, and cauliflower showing notable activity.
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Chicago
Florida
Mexico
Texas
Louisiana
California
Illinois
Shortage of Seed Sweet Potatoes Indicated
The Seed Reporter of the U S Department of Agriculture reports widespread seed stock shortages in the South due to severe freezes. Responses from about 150 warehousemen, shippers, and growers show variances by region with some areas holding small surpluses while others face shortages. Demand for plants and vine cuttings remains above normal as growers seek to conserve seed and divert eating stock to seed use.
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Chicago
United States Department of Agriculture
Virginia
Delaware
New Jersey
North Carolina
Jand
Georgie
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Shortage prompts limited marketing of sweet potatoes
The text notes that in times of serious sweet potato shortages growers may be restricted to selling small quantities to ensure wider distribution of the limited supply. It emphasizes equitable access and prevents hoarding in a period of scarce harvest.
Navy Bean Seed Situation Report Urges Germination Testing
The Seed Reporter from the United States Department of Agriculture says frost and poor drying in late 1917 left much Michigan and New York navy bean crop with high moisture. It urges seedsmen elevator operators and warehousemen to test germination now and tag beans with germination percentages and growing state, and to encourage farmers to perform germination tests on stored navy beans held for seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Department of Agriculture
Michigan
New York
United States Food Administration
Navy
Department of Agriculture
Moldy Corn Should Not Be Fed to Hens
Moldy corn poses fatal risk to chickens via Aspergillosis, warns Extension Poultry Specialist Frank I. Platt. Farmers should feed sound sweet grain to prevent disease with symptoms including fever, diarrhea, wing droop, depression, and death. Also notes D E Ryan returns from California and a fire destroys a Lebanon poultry house with $6,000 loss.
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Urbana
Frank I. Platt
Extension Poultry Husbandman
United States Department of Agriculture
Poultry House
Lebanon
Ind
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