Legge Blasts Chamber Over Farm Board Clash
Farm Board head chairman Legge brands the United States Chamber of Commerce as opposing agricultural policy and hints at a new national conference. William Butterworth, Chamber president, says the group only protests specific Farm Board act provisions and denies opposition to improving the agricultural marketing system.
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Farm Board Head
United States Chamber of Commerce
William Butterworth
Chamber
Washington, D. C
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Farm Board
Legge
Federal Farm Board
Chamber of Commerce
Farm’ Board
Wyoming Produce Company Settles 30 Percent Plan
Wilkes-Barre, Pa May 9 Involuntary bankruptcy petitions were filed in federal court. The Wyoming Produce Company at 82 East Northampton Street says creditors have agreed to settle at 30 percent and the business will continue. Owners state the compromise petition was accepted and the petitions were not voluntary.
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Wilkes-Barre
Federal Court of the
Middle District of Pennsylvania
Wyoming Produce Company
Northampton Street
Pennsylvania
The Produce Packer Weekly Trade News Sample Offer
The Produce Packer prints a separate weekly newspaper with market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs. A free sample copy is available upon request.
New Bill of Lading Set To Take Effect August First
Washington May 9 The passage of House Bill No 141 with President Hoover's signature reforms the bill of lading provisions. The National Industrial Traffic League and railroads plan a conference to settle exact language. Shippers should prepare new bills of lading as old forms with corrections will not be permitted once the law takes effect about August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Hoover
Campaign to sign 85 percent of grape acreage stalls in California
In California during the second week of a two month drive, officials estimate less than 20 percent of grape and raisin acreage has signed under the Farm Board program. Banks own blocks already signed, while growers fear bank involvement and packers delay raisin pool contracts. Continued efforts seek wider participation, with further changes debated at meetings.
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Farm Board
California
Fresno
Calif
California Grape Control Board
California Raisin Pool
Control Board
New Haven Sickle Poses as New York Agent in Fraud Scheme
Edward Bickle of New Haven rented an office at 97 Warren Street and, with a partner, formed A and B Sales Agency. He examined railroad rates and vegetable car weights, then borrowed money from several men and vanished, leaving blurred checks and unreturned funds. He was last known to live in New Haven.
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New York
Warren Street
Edward Bickle
Sickle
New Haven
Scotland County Quits Cantaloupe Production in NC
Laurinburg May 9 Scotland County NC a cantaloupe area is quitting due to Arizona competition. Local growers say cantaloupes will be for home use only. Before Arizona irrigation boosted supply, California shipments absorbed Carolina cantaloupes at good prices. Ridgeway area 65 car movement remains, yet local volume drops to about 60 cars this year.
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Laurinburg
N. C
Scotland County
North Carolina
Arizona
California
Cases Against Jos Rosenblum Are Continued
In Laredo Texas on May 9 1930 the 49th District Court granted a continuance in The State of Texas vs Joseph Rosenblum The defense cites inability to locate documentary records held by a Federal Court trustee and by Frank DeMarco as reasons delaying trial The docket is not expected to resume before June with further proceedings planned.
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Texas Onion
Frank DeMarco
Laredo
Tex
49Th District Court
State of Texas
Joseph Rosenblum
John A. Walls
M. J. Raymond
Federal Court
Frank DeMarea
Charges Against Frank Cox Fail To Prove In Civil Case
New York May 9 Surrogate Foley refused to remove Frank J Cox as administrator of the estate of L Van Bokkelen on charges by Connolly Shaw Co Ltd of Europe Cox’s attorney said he could meet and disprove the charges which were published The accuser could not establish the charges and the court noted Cox held a 200000 bond The widow of L Van Bokkelen was sought as permanent administratrix while Cox remains temporary administrator The Van Bokkelen estate owes about 500000 due to South American investments and the case highlighted the firm’s financial troubles The estate’s creditors will share equally once settled The firm L Van Bokkelen Inc is separate from the larger company at Battery Place New York
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New York
Foley
Frank J. Cox
L. van Rekkelen
Connolly Shaw & Co., Ltd
Europe
Cox
Johnson
Neil P. Cullom
Cullom
Arena
Lybertus van Bekkelen
Mr. Cox
van Bokkelen
L. van Bokkelen
Frank Cox
Buenos Aires
L. van Bokkelen, Inc
Battery Place
Bankruptcy filing of York State Shipper Frank C Blackford
Frank C Blackford of Rochester New York a York State Shipper who ships fruits and vegetables filed a bankruptcy petition listing liabilities of 75190 assets 800 and secured creditors 20229 62. He has been slow paying creditors for years and previously offered notes payable in 1930. He shippers apples cabbage carrots and peaches across western New York. The filing confirms earlier judgments against him and no hope of payment.
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Rochester
N. Y
Frank C. Blackford
Adame Baath
Blackford
New York
Arkansas Cantalope Acreage Increases Around Twenty Five Percent
Little Rock May reports cantaloupe acreage in Arkansas this year rose about 25 percent from last year based on figures released by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
United States Department of Agriculture
Acreage Shifts Hit Arkansas Cantaloupe Output
The 1930 cantaloupe acreage in Arkansas is pegged at 4800, down from 6170 in 1928 and 5410 in 1927, with last year’s harvest the lightest in years. Hempstead, Sebastian, Crawford, and Craighead counties remain key producers, and most growth is in the southwest. Continued details on Page 7A.
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Hempstead County
Evier County
Arkansas
Crawford County
Arkansea
Craighead County
A B Hatta way In The Macon Market
In Macon Georgia on May 9 A B Hatta way a trader with ties to the Dixie Fruit Company faced criticism for failing to meet obligations in fruit and vegetable trade. The piece blames careless shippers and growers for relying on high promises, notes Hattaway’s mixed record, and predicts continued dealings with some reckless suppliers.
L Squillante and Son Offer 40 Percent Settlement
New York May 9 L Squillante and Son Harlem market fruit and vegetable jobbers who failed weeks ago owing the trade about $16000 have offered 40 percent settlement in full 20 percent in cash and 20 percent in notes Some creditors will accept this but the majority will not Preparations for possible prosecution against the firm are under way as they bought heavily on the street up to the day they failed
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New York
L. Squillante & Son
Harlem
Acreage Shifts in Arkansas Valley Melons 1929
A Rocky Ford review notes cantaloupe and Honey Dew acreage in Colorado's Arkansas Valley remain near 1928 totals, but shifts occur north and south of the Arkansas River. South side plantings dip, while Ordway Crowley and upper valley areas show increases, with Pink Meats rising in the north and later shipments boosting market returns.
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Arkansas River
Ordway-Crowley
Apple Committee to Meet With Federal Farm Board May 14
Washington May 9 A 16 member committee representing apple regions will meet in Washington on May 14 at the call of the Federal Farm Board to plan cooperative actions under the Agricultural Marketing Act. The group includes leaders from Northwestern, South Central, Central and Western sections with members from packing associations, grower groups, and horticultural societies. The committee acts as a general cooperative body to assist Farm Board in developing a national program for apple growers.
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Washington
D. C
United States
Federal Farm Board
Farm Board
Colleges of Agriculture
Northwestern
Howard P. Gilmore
Westboro
Mass
Nashoba Apple Packing Association
Paul Judson
Kinderhook
N. Y
M.C. Burritt
Hilton
Western New York Fruit Growers' Co-operative Packing Association
South Central
Harry F. Byrd
Winchester
Purcell McCue
Greenwood
Gold Miler
Gerrardstown
W. Va
Inwood Fruit Growers’ Co-operative Association
Chester J. Tyson
Gardners
Lester Collins
Moorestown
N. J
Dr. E. L. Beal
Republic
Republic Horticultural Association
Cantaloupe deal under way but slow from cold weather
In Brawley California on May 9 the long awaited cantaloupe deal opens slowly due to cold, winds and rain reducing early shipments. Growers note quality and flavor stay strong while sugar targets shift to 10 percent for first shipments and 9 percent after May 10. East markets show demand as shipments edge up through June. Acreage and yield estimates indicate a light year with few big peaks, while weather will largely govern shipments as shippers await fuller production and clearer skies.
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Brawley
Calif
Cantaloupes
Express
New York
Baltimore
Bos
Cantaloupe Crop in Arizona Delayed by Cool Spring Weather
Arizona cantaloupe growers face uncertainty as cool conditions slow growth in Salt River Valley and other melon regions. Predictions had pointed to a May shipping start, with Yuma and Salt River Valley crops possibly arriving by mid May and three weeks earlier than normal, but recent cool spells after a heavy rain have kept growth stalled and shipments pushed back toward the usual late June timeline.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Salt River Valley
Arizona
Yuma
Weather Bureau
Mesilla Valley cantaloupe acreage rises in advance
Las Cruces New Mexico May nine. Mesilla Valley cantaloupes are ahead of normal by ten days to two weeks due to warm weather. Approximately 1,800 acres are planted an increase of 200 from last season. First shipments expected about July 10 from packing sheds in Dona Ana Las Cruces Mesilla Park Mesilla Canutillo and Vinton. Varieties include Pink Meats Rocky Ford and Hearts of Gold with some Honey Dew planted.
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Las Cruces N. M
Mesilla Valley
Cantaloupes
Dona Ana
Las Cruces
Mesilla Park
Mesquite
Canutillo
Vinton
Leaders to Meet at West Baden Ind May 15 17
The executive committees of the Western Fruit Jobbers Association National League of Commission Merchants and International Apple Association will meet at West Baden Springs Indiana on May 15 16 and 17. The Joint Council comprising the executive officers will also hold its spring meeting. Chicago attendees include Wm Garfitt secretary of Western Fruit Jobbers W L Wagner head of G M H Wagner Sons and G H Cross president of G H Cross Company.
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Chicago
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
National League of Commission Merchants and
International Apple Association
West Baden Springs
Ind
Wm. Garfitt
Western Fruit Jobbers
W. L. Wagner
G. M. H. Wagner & Sons
G. H. Cross
The
G. H. Cross Comepany
Cantaloupe Acreage Rises 16 Percent This Year
Washington May 9. The Department of Agriculture reports total cantaloupe acreage this year at 16 percent above last year. Early and late growing states total 123,880 acres, up from 100,630 acres a year ago.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
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Wilkes Barre
Jos. Rosenblum
York State
Oectiona
A.B. Hattaway
Macon
A. B. Hattaway
Florida
Georgia
Dixie Fruit Company
Hattaway
General Review of Outlook
Rocky Ford
Colo
Arkansas Valley
Colorado
Fowler
Las Animas
Pueblo County
Ft. Lyons
Bent County
Otero County
la Junta
Swink
Manzanola
Santa Fe
Missouri Pacific
Apple Committee
Federal ‘Farm Board
Bes
Imperial Valley
Deal
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Detroit
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Seattle
St. Louis
Tulsa
Denver
Los Angeles
Minneapolis
Kansas City
San Francisco
Ben Keller- Man
Agricultural Exchange
Association
West Baden
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