Joint Council Holds Three Day Session in Chicago
The Joint Council and trade committees met at the Drake Hotel in Chicago for three days this week. Attendees from the Western Fruit Jobbers Association the National League of Commission Merchants and the International Apple Shippers Association discussed publicity consolidation trading rules and a unified sales contract. A new publicity manager C M Palmer was appointed for the Western Fruit Jobbers and deliberations continued on plans to merge the two main trade organizations while seeking uniform sale and broker contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joint Council
Drake Hotel
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
National League of Commission Merchants
International Apple Shippers’ Association
E.H. Neustgdti
Milwaukee
A. D. Hitz
Indianapolis
George W. Davidson
New Orleans
A. W. Frost
New York City
Ww. BE. Jones
Baltimore
F. E. and
W. L. Wagner
Chester Franzell
Pittsburgh
R.S. French
Washington
R. G. Phillips
Rochester
E. W. J. Hearty
Boston
J. J. Castellini
Cincinnati
Ebc. Stewart
Philadelphia
E. T. Butterworth
William ,Garfitt
E. T. Scott
Lincoln
Neb
A. R. Currie
Seattle
Western Fruit
C. M. Palmer
Palmer
Middle West
Western Fruit’ Jobbbers' Association
Langue Advisory Board
Bismittée
Western’ Fruit Jobbers
Tt. ‘Worth
Trade Welfare ‘Committee
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Associaton
National League of Commission
McGill and Hesse Push Higher Prices in Food Trade
The Atlanta firm McGill and Co and Edgar O. Hesse are linked to selling produce with stiff prices. A Florida circular quotes high prices on beans peppers and eggplants and notes the firm owns its own peddling wagons and has city salesmen. It claims better wholesale and retail pricing and seeks fruits vegetables and strawberries in carlots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGill
Atlanta
Gil & Co
Edgar Oo. Hesse
Produce Packer Advertises Weekly Trade News
A note describes The Produce Packer as a separate weekly newspaper focused on market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and related sectors. It offers free sample copies by mail upon request.
Southern Texas Melon Crop Outlook Good
San Antonio reports a bountiful outlook for watermelons across Southern Texas. Acreage increases in Devine Pearsall Poteet Charlotte and Floresville districts total about 2500 acres each with strong demand from last season. Beeville Sandia Mathis and Falfur show sizable plantings though freeze damage in March reduced Lower Rio Grande Valley plantings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Devine- Pearsall
Poteet Charlotte
Floresville
Beeville
Sandia
Mathis
Falfur
Rio Grande Valley
Harlingen
Brownsville
Mission
Mercedes
Lower
Rio Grande
Arrests in Tampa T S Owens Case Hit By U S Marshal
S T Owens of Tampa was arrested by the United States Marshal on a Saturday night and jailed. The Owens Fruit and Produce Company is accused of inflating egg and poultry prices to beat local rivals. Brother G B Owens was held earlier last week on a 2000 dollar bond. Complaints arrive at the post office about unpaid shipments and a Georgia egg shipper sought resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
United States Marshall
Packer
Owens Fruit and Produce Company
G. B. Owens
Post Office Department
Georgia
Taylor Produce Company
Owens
Moultrie
Ala Dolta
Mississippi
South Carolina
Movement of Tennessee Strawberries Through Ohio Gateways
Cincinnati May 5 The movement of strawberries from Tennessee districts is underway as cars roll through Ohio River crossings to markets nationwide. Klondyke variety fills 24 quart crates and express refrigeration is common. Demand is solid at northern centers with good quality stock expected to meet shipping-season volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnnati
Tennessee
Ohio
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Kentucky
Middle West
East
Ohio River
Apa
Atlanta Cash Produce Company Quoted High Prices
New York on May 5 reports that The Packer has received many inquiries about the Atlanta Cash Produce Company of Atlanta Georgia. Circulars circulated to Middle Western poultry and egg shippers claim high prices are offered but the Packer finds that the company does not pay those quoted prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Packer
Atlanta
Nto
Atlanta, Cash Produce’ Company
Florida Watermelons Arrive in New York Market
New York on May 5 reports the first straight car of Florida watermelons arriving at the market late Sunday but not reaching jobbers until Monday morning. The stock was not cleaned up promptly and was being robbed along the street during the morning hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Florida
Wmarket
No Changes in Business of A Bennett Co
New York May 5 firm Al Bennett & Co will continue as usual despite the death of Mr Sebring. The co partnership owned by Mr Sebring and T W Van Buskirk plans no changes in policy or organization, as Van Buskirk stated this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
al Bennett & Co
Sebring
Oranges Lemons and Tropical Fruit Sales on New York Market
New York May 5 Excerpts show 96 cars of California oranges sold at auction with Navels and Valencias. Prices varied by size and quality with Valencias highest according to market activity. Lemons from California and Florida grapefruits also traded with mixed demand and color improving for Porto Rican pineapples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
California
Florida
Tanamo
San Lorenzo
Porto
Aieo
Shobel Day Expand Northwest Operations and Governance
Shobel & Day names W McCulingh as Northwestern manager with Portland offices and coverage of Washington Oregon Montana. Crawford Lemmon leads Oregon district, J Arthur Riggs and Paul McKercher co supervise. Hood River Mosier The Dalles Dufur White Salmon area and Willamette Valley idle. Kenneth Day’s growth aims to lift tonnage to top distributor status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood ‘River
Northwestern
Scobel & Day
Hey
Portland
Ofe
Swill
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Crawford ¢. Lemmon
Oregon Growers' Cooperative Association
Medfora
J. Arthur’ Riggs
Paul McKercher
Hood River
Colorado River flood damages potato crop in Texas
May 4 report from Wharton Texas notes about 200 acres of potatoes lost due to overflow of the Colorado River between Glen Flora Egypt and Calhoun. River rising, crest expected within 36 hours, threatening about 2,500 more acres at Wharton and Eagle Lake. Local observer Tasee Martin reports the losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado River
Wharton
Eagle Lake
Tex
Colorado
Glen Flora
Egypt
Calhoun
Tasee Martin
Kaw Valley potato crop conditions irregular in Kaw Valley region
Reports to The Packer from shipping districts in Kaw Valley east of Kansas City indicate a larger potato acreage this season with variable stands. Early Ohio and Cobbler plantings show good sprouts though some seed rot and heaved seed occurred during wet spells. Weather in May and June will determine if a good crop is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas, City
Kaw Valley
Kansas’ City
Union Pacific
James Mann
Bonner
Herman Theden
Bonner Springs
Wildser
L. G. Frisbie
Apples Doing Much Better in New York
May 6 The apple market was active and firm for fancy fruit though some poor stock went begging. Baldwins ranged 4.50 to 7 per barrel, with extra fancy up to 7.50 8.50. Ben Davis up to 6, Russets 4 to 6.50, and Western box apples in good demand though quality varied. Washington Newtown Pippins 2.40 3.25 for lower grades, 2.60 2.90 for fancy, 2.70 3.25 for extra fancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Osakes
Sutton, Hall
New York
Ben Davis
Washington Newtown
Delcious
Spitzenbergs
McIntosh
Arkansas
Basket State
Newtown Pippins
Not Guilty: J G Cotton Cleared in Federal Trial
Cincinnati May 5 John G Cotton former manager of S Dewson Company bankrupt was tried in Federal Court this week on a charge of falsifying bills of lading for fruit and vegetables. The jury acquitted after nearly two days of testimony with thirty one witnesses. Defense argued creditors had no control of the shipped goods and figures were supplied by loading weighers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
John, G. Cotton
S. Dewson Company
Cotton
Dewson
Potatoes Market Shows Mixed Prices in Chicago Trade
Reports from Chicago indicate a tentative firming of potato prices as the season winds down. Wisconsin and Florida arrivals appear. No 1 whites quoted around 2.10 to 2.20, stock and crates show wilted sprouts in some lots, while overall quality remains good for the time of year despite slow movement. Floridas and other lots bring varying barrel prices, with No 1 stock around 6.50 to 6.75 per double head in barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ead
Flor
Ida Spaulding
Early Cabbage Crop Shows Big Increase
The United States Department of Agriculture reports a 4 percent rise in early cabbage harvest this year from 17 601 cars to about 25 68 cars. Acreage climbs to 49 100 acres from 35 400, with yield per acre up from 6.2 to 6.6 tons. Cabbage is grown in Virginia Georgia Florida the Gulf states and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of ‘Agriculture
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Gulf ‘States
California
Apple Shippers to Meet in Seattle Amid Heavy Contributions
Report says more than 15000 dollars have been received by the general committee for entertainment at the International Apple Shippers Association convention in Seattle in July. Advance bookings point to record attendance and a formal program announcement pending A R Currie’s return from Chicago. Onions rise in Chicago market as Texas shipments fall. Bermudas and Crystal Wax pack move at 2.60 to 2.80 per crate with some fancy lots at 2.90. Boiler stock brings 1.60 to 1.75 for good quality and 1.25 to 1.60 for poor stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Chicago
Texas
Coachilla Valley
First Cherries in Chicago Auction Rooms
Chicago May 6 The season’s first box of cherries sold in Central Fruit Auction rooms. Shipped by Frank H Buck for BE A Buck. Auctioneer E B Mc Hale posted a final bid of 50. Chicago trade awaits the California movement, expecting the activity it usually brings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Central Fruit Auction Company
Frank H. Buck
BE. A. Buck
EB. F. McHale
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Potatoes Car Rental Illegal
The Minnesota Supreme Court last week held that a large rental charge for a refrigerator car used to move potatoes from Minnesota to beyond border regions was improperly charged as a separate item. The case involved Northwestern Potato and a disputed 1914 to 1919 rental period, with the court amending the record to reflect an entire year rather than specific months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Tony Treight
Minnesota
Jean
Jtriag
Interstate Commerce Commission
Iit Vor
Vegetable Crops Flooded Below New Orleans
New Orleans La May 6 With two serious breaks in the Mississippi River one on each side some 14 to 15 miles below the city the vegetable crops of the Lower Coast section are in great danger of being destroyed The floods threaten Plaquemine and St Bernard parishes which together produce about 70 per cent of the spring vegetables shipped from New Orleans The financial loss to growers and shippers in the flood ruined areas will be enormous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Plaquemine
Mississippi
Nese
Virginia Strawberries Arrive as Market Holds Steady
New York reports the first Virginia strawberries for the year arriving Monday with about 800 crates on the Old Dominion steamer and more by rail. North Carolina continues heavy shipments, Louisiana occasional fares appear, and the market edges up with fancy fruit at 25 cents per quart and all sales above 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
New York
Dominion
North Carolina
Louisiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chucago
Western Fruit Jobbers
National League
C. (Palmer
Brute Jobbers' “Association A8
S. T. Owens
A. Bennett & Co
Northwest
W. McCulingh
Orrick
Kensas What
JG. Cotton
Apple
Supreme Court
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!