Freight rate cut urged by Senate and House resolution
A Senate joint resolution and a House resolution urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to rearrange freight rates promptly to aid agriculture. The Senate resolution proclaims agriculture as the basic industry and calls for rate adjustments to move farm goods with fair profit and reasonable consumer prices. The House measure, by Representative Hoch, seeks a broad rate review to identify unjust or discriminatory charges and to correct defects, aligning with earlier petitions from trade groups.
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Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Washington, D. C
United States Senate
Interstate ‘Commerce, Commission
Smith
South Carolina
Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummins
Town
Curhmins
Commission
Congress
House of Representatives
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Hoch
Kansas
Smith and Cummins
Mr. Hoch
Trailroads
Joint Council
R. S. Irench
National League of Commission
French
League
Cold Storage Apples Holdings for May 1 1924
Washington May 16 The monthly report of the Bureau of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture shows cold storage holdings of apples on May 1 1924 totaling 1 50000 barrels and barrels plus 2 919 000 boxes and 207 000 bushel baskets, compared with 578 000 barrels in 1922 and a five year average of 349 900 barrels 1 475 000 boxes in 1923 and a five year average of 1 543 000 boxes.
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Washington
Bureau of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Alabama Roasting Ears Expected Early in June
In Flomaton Alabama about 160 packed green corn cars will be shipped this year from three four points below here with 60 to 70 cars from Robertsdale 40 from Loxley and 4 from McCul rough. If Mobile Bay arrivals are heavy corn may be loaded from that market. Movement expected early part of June.
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Flomaton
Ala
Robertsdale
Loxley
McCul
Mobile
Atmore
Malta
Guide Book Announces Discontinuance of Service
Chicago May 16 The Fruit Produce Rating Agency announces suspension of its Guide Book service due to reverses and ongoing litigation. The firm notes it cannot issue the rating book due April 1 and will discontinue service temporarily while litigation continues. They thank customers for years of support and express regret at the interruption.
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Chicago
Fruit Produce Rating Agency
Fruit- Produce Rating Agency
Produce Reporter Company
Increased Volume Now Southern Potatoes Moving Through Ohio
Potatoes from Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana move via Ohio River gateways in increased volume. Gulf Coast supplies mainly Triumphs in 100 pound bags, with machine grading. Ohio Valley markets show demand balance, prices around 5 for No 1 and 3.50 to 4.75 for No 2. Florida Rose barrels quoted 8.25 No 1 and 4.5 No 2. Texas stock arriving at 2.75 per sack. Old stock light demand. Red River Early Ohios at 1.80 per 120 pound bag. Round white at 2.25 per 150 pound bag.
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Cincinnati
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Ohio River
Florida
Gulf
Ohio Valley
No. L
Texas
Red River
Potato Receipts Liberal in Chicago Market
Chicago May 16 Carrot receipts of potatoes have been liberal during the past week though not unusually heavy for this season. Old stock advanced early in the week then eased. New stock from Florida Texas Louisiana and Alabama sold at various prices. Wisconsin No 1 round whites Idaho Russets and Red River Early Ohio quoted with prices ranging from 1.10 to 2.15 per cwt for certain grades and blends. Florida No 1 Spaulted Rose Texas No 1 Bliss Triumphs Louisiana No 1 Bliss Triumphs and field run stock reported with multiple price points.
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Chicago
Florida
Texas
Louisiana
Alabama
Carrot Sayay
Wisconsin
Red
Ohio
Idaho
Spaultdee Rose
Bliss
Tom’ Watson
Detroit Fruit Trader F. E. Jull Owes $4000 to Dealers
Detroit May 16 F E Jull of Detroit long in fruit and vegetable trade closed up late last week owing Detroit dealers over 4000 dollars He also owes at least one shipper for studs on consignment A creditors meeting at Detroit Produce Club discussed carrying his account to June 1 while Jull promised a financial statement but failed to provide it The trade had trusted him given his past esteem.
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Detroit
F. E. Jul
Jull
Detroit Produce Club
Apple Market Prices Fell for Barrel Apples in New York
In New York on May 16, fancy barrel apples showed about a dollar decline from the prior week. Top prices for Albemarle Pippins and Northern Spies ranged $7.50 to $7.75 per barrel, with Med to undergrade fruit down to $4 to $6. Baldwins, Rome Beauties, and Kings sold $2 to $4.60, Greenings $1.50 to $2.75, Ben Davis $1.60 to $2.75, and box fruit with Delicious $1.50 to $2.50. Jonathan $1.45 to $2.50, Rome Beauties $1.35 to $2, Spitzenbergs $1.40 to $2.25, Winesaps near or at similar. McIntosh up to $3.50 for fanciest, $1.75 for poorer.
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New York
Rome
Lettuce Market Slumps in New York City
May 16 reports a weak lettuce market with 24 carloads from the Carolinas and 11 cars refused. Prices ranged from 60 cents to 1.25 dollars per basket, with occasional premium lots up to 1.50. California Iceberg lettuce sold from 1.0 to 3.50 per crate.
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New York City
New York
Carolinas
North Carolina
California
Early Peach States Expected Good Crop This Year
Prospects for a uniformly good peach crop in Southern states are reported by the USDA as of May 1. Virginia shows excellent bloom and 89 percent of normal condition, with North Carolina forecasting a large commercial output. Georgia and Florida report strong stands, while Oklahoma Alabama and Louisiana show favorable conditions. Arkansas expects heavy sets requiring thinning, with May 1 conditions around 85 percent in several areas.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Virginia
North Carolina
Sandhill
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Oklahoma
Alabama
Louisiana
Arkansas
Grass receipts push prices higher despite heavier volume
New York May 14 reports show California asparagus nearly out of the market while Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland and Delaware supplies rise. Jersey prices for large offerings reach about 6 8.50 with similar terms in PA MD and DE. Carolina grass stock sells at the same levels. Medium size sales quoted around 4 8 and poor stock down to 2 50.
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New York
California
Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
Carolinas
Large Cargo of Grapes From South America Arrives in New York
The largest cargo of South American Almeria grapes ever to reach the market arrived Monday in New York. The fruit from Argentina consisted of 15,020 pound boxes and was handled by Steinhardt & Kelly, selling at $5.75 6 5. It was in good shape and attractive to buyers. An additional cargo of 10,000 boxes is expected Saturday but will remain unloaded Monday.
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New York
Almeria
Steinhardt & Kelly
Wet Weather Drags Strawberry Prices Down in New York Market
Heavy receipts and rain damaged North Carolina fruit pushed market lower. North Carolina berries sold mostly 10 to 12 cents per quart with some fancy fruit at 15 to 20 cents. Klondykes and Florida offerings lingered, Louisiana fruit scarce, many berries as low as 1 to 2 cents per pint.
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New York
North Carolina
Florida
Louisiana
Complaint Over Inspection Reports From Moorhead Bureau
Kansas City May 16. Cochrane Brokerage Company protests inspections by Moorhead Bureau noting large discrepancies between reports and government inspections on the same properties. The complaint alleges the Moorhead reports are far out of line with official findings, signaling friction between agencies.
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Cochrane Brokerage Company
Kansas City
Lythe
Trade groups challenge Moorhead Inspection Bureau reports
A letter complains the Moorhead Inspection Bureau is hired by railroads and issues biased reports. It compares Moorhead findings on U S onions and Baker Rural carloads with government inspections, noting three cars rated U S No 1 by officials. Call for joint inspections or barring Moorhead access, with responses encouraged from the trade.
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Moorhead
U. S
Tennessee Berry Movement Gains Ground in State
Humboldt Tenn May 16 Carlot movement of strawberries is in full swing in the West Tennessee Klondyke growing district with daily shipments from 211 important joints. Market opened Monday with shippers quoting 3.25 to 5.50 but dipped to 2.75 later as receipts rose. Movement from East Tennessee is under way and first lots from the Middle Tennessee Aroma district are expected to move next week.
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Humboldt, Tenn
West Tennessee Klondyke
Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
The Produce Packer trade paper description
The Produce Packer edition focuses on commercial production and marketing of fruits and vegetables plus weekly issues carrying market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
Appalachian Apple Growers Bankrupt in Georgia Case
The Appalachian Corporation, once owner of Georgia Tallulah Park orchards and former Missouri holdings, filed a voluntary Georgia bankruptcy petition showing liabilities of 1,827,000 and assets of 327,000. Originating as Appalachian Apple Orchards in Tallulah Park, the firm grew through Mo and La entities, absorbed Federal Fruit and Cold Storage, and held a large riverfront warehouse. Disputes with bondholders and receiverships culminated in court-ordered sales and aggressive actions by Louis B. Magid, including a purchase by his wife under bond coupons. The long saga stems from 1912-1913 formation through 1923 court actions.
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New Orleans
Appalachian’ Corporation
Tallulah’ Park
Missouri
Georgia
Appalachian Corporation
Appalachian Apple Orchards
Louis B. Magid
Lallulah Park
Federal Fruit and Cold Storage Company
Tallulah Park
Appalachian Mountains
Maccon County
Federal
Magid
American Sugar Refining Company
Douglas Public Service Corporation, Inc
Magin
Georgia Corporation
New York
Breckinridge
Bondholders Prevail In Early 124 Proceedings
Coupon priority over bonds triggered protests by bondholders through their protective committee in US Court. A final decision favored bondholders early in 124. A May sale of the property was ordered with petitions filed in Georgia around May 2, both voluntary and involuntary. An involuntary petition preceded Magid’s four voluntary petitions, leaving the matter a bad mess. Possession efforts by bondholders seek to gain control, but court delays threaten the corporation’s future due to inattention and lack of cultivation.
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Bondholders Protective Committee
United States
Georgia
Magid
Old Potatoes Steady and New Stock Holds Strong
New York market report shows steady old potato prices with expected improvement due to near month shortage. Maine shippers quote Green Mountains 2.15 to 2.20 per cwt delivered Harlem River, Spaulding Rose 1.80 to 1.85. Florida trades strong with barrels at 8.25 to 9.25 and No 28 stock at 4.73 to 5.50 per barrel.
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New York
Maine
Green Mountains
Harlem River
Florida
Floridas
Verdict in Woldert Duke Bros Lawsuit
Macon Georgia May 16 A U S District Court verdict leaves both sides in the 1920 peaches case unchanged with the jury ruling for the defendant Duke Brothers and Alex Woldert Company awaiting costs and court actions later. Judge W H Barrett presided as attorneys for Duke Brothers and for the Alex Woldert Company were Jones Park and Johnston.
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Macon
U. S
Alex Woldert Company
Duke Brothers
Fort Valley
Tranatt
Alex Woldert, Company
Duke, Brothers
Woldert Company
W. H. Barrett
C. L. Sheppard
T. S. Felder
Jones, Park and Johnston
Alex Woldert
California Orange Crop Estimated at 24.5 Million Boxes
The U S Department of Agriculture revises California orange production upward to about 24.5 million boxes for this season, up from last December’s figure. Last year produced 22.8 million boxes and the year before 20.5 million. Navel shipments near end, Valencia deliveries starting.
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California
Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Onion Market Shows Improvement in New York May 16
New York onion market shows gain over previous week with old yellows and reds at 1.25 per 2 100 pound bag and up to 2.50 for very fancy stock. Texas stock improves with No 1 at 2 per crate and most sales 1.40 to 1.75. Texas white onions bring 1.35 to 2.25 and yellow Bermudas 1.65 to 1.90.
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New York
Texas
Railroads Lose Bid on Lettuce Icing Charges
Brawley California May 16 lettuce growers in Imperial Valley won their fight against full icing charges for lettuce shipments. The Interstate Commerce Commission disapproved railroad Rule 200 AH bunkers and ruled shippers need not pay for bunker icing, saving about seventy dollars per car on average.
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L. C. Lee
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Potatoes Moving In Ala and Other Southern Districts
Close to 2,500 carloads of Triumph and Rose potatoes will be loaded and shipped from Alabama Mississippi and Northwest Florida towns as shipments begin this week. Estimates show movement from Mobile area lines and multiple counties with output at Montgomery Mobile Baldwin county and points along the line. Prospects are generally favorable with shipping to the North and diverse stations reporting varying car counts from Atmore to Uriah and Deer Range.
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Montgomery
Ala
Florida
Mississippi
Triumph
Alabama
Mobile
Baldwin County
Mobile Bay
St.Rimo
Grand Bay
Theodore
Arlington
Atmore
Here
Uriah
Freemansville
Poarch
Local
Goodway
Hadley
Jones-Miller
Mexia
McCullough
Trust Company Not Liable for Bankrupt Apple Orchard Debts
Washington May 16 The District Court of Appeals ruled that Continental Company of Washington was not in the apple business and thus not responsible for debts of F Mertens & Sons failures. About 250 investors and others claimed recovery after the promoters went bankrupt. the trust company held title to some orchard land and was not liable as appealed.
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Washington, D. C
F. Mertens & Sons
Cumberland
Glen Ridge
District Court of Appeals
Continental
FP. Mertens & Sons
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Apple Holdings
F. E. Jull
Sandhill Red
South America
Jacksonville
Fla
Lakeland
Fort Myers
Ater
Moorhead Bureau
Columbro
THE
Apple Growers
Ins
Asseta
Missouri” Orchards
Woldert- Duke Bros
Imperial Valley
Hartford
J. H. Fussell
Carlot Shipper
Evergreen
E. C. Iepeer Company
Owasso
Castleberry
Joseph Gentile Company
Nokomis
Wallace
Deer Range
Repton
Manistee
Dotelle
Tekoa
Snider
Excel
Perdido
St. Elmo
Apple Orchard
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