Cantaloupe Movement From California 10 Opens Up Soon
The Imperial Valley eyes a strong cantaloupe season with an estimated 15,887 acres, up about 50 percent from last year. W Fawcett plans first commercial shipment by May 20 to 25 with a carload possible. statewide pickers mobilize as 4,000 reefers are staged along rail sidings.
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Imperial Valley
Brawley
F. ‘W. Waller
Heber
Weatmoreland
Imperial
Calexico
Rockwood
Poppy
Grape
Indio
Yuma
Ariz
Southern Pacific
Nand
Ley
Smaller Acreage of Early Irish Potatoes
Washington May 16 A 27 percent cut in commercial acreage of early Irish potatoes from last year is reported by the Bureau of Crop Estimates. States now shipping show Florida 17245 Louisiana 16270 Texas 6915 Alabama 1820 Arkansas 1910 Arizona 450 Georgia 1350 Kansas 4870 Maryland 6545 Mississippi 1560 Missouri 1030 North Carolina 12375 Oklahoma 2810 South Carolina 6800 Virginia 54125 total 95645, down from 131635 last year.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Alabama
Arkansas
Arizona
Georgia
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Virginia
Express
Potato Wart Alert for Growers in Potatoes
Washington May 16 alert says potato wart threatens U S potato industry and may trigger quarantines. growers urged to inspect fields and diggings for small warty eyes, submit specimens to county agents or state stations, and consult USDA circulars for guidance.
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Washington, D.C
State Experiment Station
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Butter and Egg Employes Seek Wage Advances
New York May 36 There is another request from butter and egg trade workers for higher wages as prices rise faster than butter and egg costs. Porters ask 30 dollars a week with daily 6 dollars and overtime one dollar. One horse drivers 28 a week two horse drivers 22 a week nine hours per day. Chauffeurs of trucks seek 36 a week for five tons and 28 for small cars with double time Sundays and holidays. Union Local 202 demands union only hiring and no nonunion loading help.
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New York
Atore
Frost damage to fruits in Idaho
A May 16 report from Boise, Idaho, notes the cold wave caused less damage than feared. Apples largely recover, with pockets heavily affected. Prunes suffered most, peaches on Emmett Slope remain good in favorable spots. Emmett district expects 85% cherry, 75% peach, 25% prune and apple crops. low Payette and Boise Valley crops badly hurt. Walla Walla frosts also harmed prunes in spots where smudging wasn’t common.
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Boise
Ida
Idaho
Emmett
Payette
Boise Valley
Walla Walla
Walla Walla, Wash
Walla
Walla Valley
Creditors Seek E. Rosen Former Detroit Poultry Buyer
Detroit mayor notes a warrant is issued for E. Rosen 37, 5 ft 7 in, 150 pounds, accused of owing poultry dealers 2700 dollars for unpaid goods. Last seen April 26, fled to possible cities. Detroit creditors offer $100 for information via Alderson-Huard Co. Riopelle St. wire.
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Detroit
E. Rosen
Rosen
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Winnipeg
Canada
van Dyke
Alderson-Huard Co
Riopelle Street
Steady Movement of Lower Coast Vegetables
New Orleans notes steady demand and good quality for home grown Louisiana vegetables May 16. Head lettuce from lower coast arrives with steady demand at 1.50 per hamper and 5 per sugar barrel. Round green beans enter steadily with active demand at 3 per hamper and 15 per sugar barrel. Squash is fairly supplied and moves at 2 per crate and 10 per sugar barrel. Cucumber stocks good with strong demand. hotbed 0.75 per dozen and field stock 2.50 per crate. Beets carrots and turnips scarce yet firm. beets 4 per sugar barrel, carrots 6, turnips 4. Mixed carrot and express shipments moving in moderate volume.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Lower Coast
Jersey City Seeks Personal Tax on Outsider Stock
New York traders received a Jersey City tax collector notice demanding a personal tax of 22.54 per 1000 on stock held in Jersey City cold storage houses in 1918. The two large facilities serve the New York trade and the request targets outsiders.
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New York
Jersey City
Jersey
Ohio Commercial Company Goes Into Receiver’s Hands
Canton Ohio May 16 The Ohio Commercial Company has gone into the hands of a receiver and Wendel Herbruck has been appointed assignee.
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Canton
Ohio Commercial Company
Wendel Herbruck
Trade and Carriers Adopt Egg Inspection and Delivery Rules
A Chicago conference between egg shippers and railroad officials adopted inspection and delivery rules claiming to exceed federal decisions and provide fairer carrier liability. Attendees from major lines and firms reviewed unified rules, to be extended in nationwide tariffs, with earlier drafts from March and April discussions informing the plan.
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Trade and Carriers
Chicago
Carters and
National Poultry, Butter and E - Association
ICC
J. H. Howard
Railroad Administration
M.S. Hartman
Omaha
E. E. Wilson
Boston
J. Leo Honigman
New York
McGivern
Barry Gilbert
The
National
B. W.’Redfearn
R. C. Owens
Swift &Co
W. T. Seibels
Wm. ‘O'Keefe
the National
C. H. Dietrich
Washington
Florida Citrus Exchange Faces Threat From New National Fruit Group
Dr. Ross, president of the Florida Citrus Exchange, warns the American Fruit Growers Inc. could wreck Florida citrus. He cites about 10 million dollars of business tied up nationwide and mentions sales of groves and contracts. The Crutchfield Woolfolk group’s Florida Fine Fruit Co. comes to Tampa, while advertising efforts stir debate over spendings and distribution.
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Florida Citrus Exchange
Dr. Ross
Exchange
Bartow
Polk County Exchange
American Fruit Growers,Inc
Florida
Ross
Germany
Russia
Crutchfield & Woolfolk
Skelly
Florida Fine Fruit Company
Tampa
American Fruit Growers, Inc
Florida Cittus Exchange
Thomas Advertising Service
Jacksonville
Morida
Thomas Agency
Express Drivers in New York Back at Work
New York May 16 The express drivers who went on strike last week returned to work midweek leaving 4 000 to 7 000 workers out. Perishable freight spoiled as stock lingered at terminals while union men halted removal of receipts by express stations. The issue was referred to American Railway Express Company officials.
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New York
Express
American Railway Express Company
Heilman Advises Dealers Not to Pay Revenue Tax
Chicago May 16 During the Wednesday morning session of the Butter and Egg board Frank Heilman called attention to a federal agent seeking a $30 tax from brokers under the Internal Revenue Law He said a number had already paid this tax and urged dealers to await formal advice before paying further assessments
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Chicago
Butter and Egg Board
Frank Heilman
Heilman
Tax ruling extends dealer and broker commission sales
Daniel C. Roper, Internal Revenue Commissioner, Washington, D. C., says the tax applies to dealers who sell goods on commission as well as to brokers. The trade has voiced objections in some markets while awaiting legal interpretation from the trade committee in charge.
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Daniel C. Roper
Internal Revenue
Washington, D. C
Prepay Freight on Melons to Eastern Markets Stands Says Scott
A. B. Scott of the U S Railroad Administration orders Pennsy Eastern Lines to require prepayment of freight on watermelons for shipments to eastern markets. The Atlanta Regional Director previously allowed prepayment exemption for stem end paste treated fruit, causing a government agency clash and a national shuffle of routing. The issue affects Southeastern shipping districts in Florida Georgia and South Carolina delivering largely to Potomac Yards and Pennsylvania terminals.
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Atlanta
Scott
New York
A. B. Scott
United States Railroad Administration
Pennsylvan
Eastern Lines
York
F. C. Meier
United States Department of Agriculture
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Southern Lines
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
Potomac Yards
Victory Loan Campaign in New York Trade Exceeds Quota
In New York May 16 the fruit and vegetable trade surpassed its Victory Loan quota of 750000 with subscriptions totaling 500000 due to efforts by John W. Nix and Robert S. McCormack. The butter and egg trade underperformed, missing expected bank support and finishing with 630150 against a 790000 quota as some firms already held Liberty bonds.
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New York
John W. Nix
Robert S. McCormack
Sub-Committee on Trade Regulations in Session
In New York on May 16 the subcommittee representing the Joint Council of the National League Western Fruit Jobbers Association and International Apple Shippers Association, with the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association, is meeting to frame rules for the fruit and produce trade. Members report progress and expect final publicity soon.
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New York
National League
Western Fruit Jobbers' Association
International Apple Shippers’ Association
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers' Association
Slow schedules hamper New York shipper fruit trade
New York fruit shippers complain the postwar railroad timetable slows banana and lemon shipments to Western markets. They blame the dominant New York Central, now running the Railroad Administration, for delaying arrivals from Chicago to Buffalo and Detroit. Trade groups urge restoring prewar timing, arguing regularity beats faster but late delivery.
Unfavorable Weather Hurting York State Fruit Crop
Rochester N Y May 16 Much concern over the fruit crop especially peaches in full bloom. Rain persisted for a week with cool temperatures hindering bees and fertilization. Warm, dry days needed. rains stop spraying and soft ground delays plowing. Growers face a hard fight against fungus this season.
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Rochester
N. Y
Storage Egg Holdings Larger Than Year Ago
Washington May 14 Stocks of eggs in cold storage in the United States May 1 reported by the Department of Agriculture show 2,249,926 cases, 10 percent above a year ago. Creamery butter totals 9,661,244 pounds, 5 percent lower than last year. packing stock butter 576,244 pounds, 4 percent less. poultry 71,014,248 pounds, 167 percent more than a year ago.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Agriculture
Trade seeks A H Gibson in Kansas City May 16
Dealers in butter report A H Gibson, a long time bread butter seller, heavily indebted to several firms. He has worked the street for years and previously sold butter on credit before settling with his creditors. Authorities alert to his location.
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Kansas City
A. H. Gibson
Gibson
New York Onion Market Mixed Prices Rise This Week
The onion market in New York showed strength with upward price trends. Texas Bermuda reached up to 5.25 while most sales were 4 to 5. California onions sold 7 to 9 per 100 pound bag. Old stock held firm near 6 for sound stock. poor stock traded around 2 to 3. Yellow Middle Western onions were in demand, some selling up to 10 per 100 pound bag. Reds fetched about 9. Boat and rail receipts listed six tars Monday, eight Tuesday, six Thursday.
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New York
Texas
Bermuda
California
Mellheney Calls Mayor Hylan A Liar In Bronx Market Clash
New York May 16 Victor Mellheney spokesman for the trade at the municipal market hearing denounced Mayor Hylan as a liar and refused to apologize. He blasted a plan to allocate 160 600 to build a terminal market in the Bronx claiming the hearing was a one sided monologue with women in the audience and that the administration has wasted public funds. The trade argues city markets in the last five years failed and farmers shunned them.
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New York
Victor Mellheney
Packer
Commissioner Day
Department of Markets
Board of Estimates
Bronx
Bronx, So That the Thrlving Commission
Hylan
A West Side Fruit and Produce Trade
Mellheney
Itheney
Mylan
Exports of Eggs Butter and Cheese Reported
New York May 16. Exports of eggs for the week ending last Saturday were 5 704 cases. Since January 1 the exports total 68 062 cases. Exports of butter last week were 08 955 pounds. Since January 1 exports total 14 862 426 pounds. Exports of cheese last week were 754 783 pounds. Since January exports total 3 804 210 pounds. The bulk went to European markets, with shipments to South America and the West Indies also included. The dressed poultry exports this week were very heavy with stock awaiting shipment but no figures available.
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New York
South America
West Indies
A Tip for the Careless Railroads
A press dispatch from Atlantic City reports Eddie Stinson flying 700 feet at 70 mph dropped a crate of eggs over the airport without breaking any. The eggs were tossed by W. Watkins of Seattle, inventor of a parachute, and carried 3100 paces by wind before the crate was released and sold as souvenirs for 25 cents each.
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New York
Atlantic City
Eddie” Stinson
W. &. Watkins
Seattle
Bobby Loose Named New York Manager for Maynard & Child
New York May 16 Robert Loos succeeds P F Love as New York manager of Maynard and Child apple exporters Love resigned two weeks ago and has returned home to England Loos has long served Maynard and Child handling duties from dock loading to company finances and is expected to boost business in the city
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New York
Robert Loos
P. F. Love
Maynard & Child
Love
England
Bobby" Loos
Spod
First Crate of Georgia Peaches Reaches New York
May 16 The first crate of Georgia peaches to arrive in New York this season was received by Robert T. Cochram & Co. on Wednesday. The fruit was shipped from Butler, Ga. by H. J. Peagler and C. H. Niesler, who said it was of the Early Wander variety. Trade here would call the fruit Mayflowers. The peaches were well colored and sweet. The crate sold for $...
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New York
Robert T. Cochram & Co
Butler, Ga
H. J. Peagler
C. H. Niesler
Egg and Poultry Carload Shippers Win Classification Fight
Kansas Carlot Egg Shippers Association wins before the Interstate Commerce Commission against Baltimore and Ohio and others over carload rates for butter eggs poultry and dairy in Official Classification territory. Commission approves third class rate for 20 000 pound carloads and notes substantial savings for Chicago to New York routes once implemented.
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Interstate Commerce Commissi
Washington, D. C
Kansas Carlot Egg Shippers’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Chicago
Forscorer
Alehige
York
Seibels
National Poulty, Butter and Egg Association
New York
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
Cabbage Prices Decline On Mild Weather And Stock
Chicago May 16 mild weather and ample receipts eased the cabbage market for new stock. Alabama and Mississippi crates sold around 1.75 a crate while Texas stock brought about 4.50 to 5. The f o b shipping point price for Alabama and Mississippi cabbage stood near 2 to 3.25. Texas prices reached about 5.0 to 5.25 per barrel.
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Chicago
Cabibage
Texas
Alabama
Mississippi
Tom Fa
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Cleveland
Buffalo
Smith
Road Administration
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Railroad
J. J. Mantell
Erie
D. L. Gray
W. G. Curren
Baltimore & Ohio
York State
Victor Meilheney
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Board of Estimate
Bobby Loose
Maynard & Child’s
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Batter and Eye Association
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