American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Meet in Chicago
Chicago hosts a two day session of the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association with President E Percy Miller presiding. R G Gould discusses advertising to boost fruit and vegetable consumption and the leafies diet. A U Chaney cites Cranberry Exchange gains from publicity funds. J F B Nellis notes price fluctuations and publicity benefits. B B Pratt outlines Federal Inspection and standard grades follow up. A committee to draft grades is formed with wide representation from staple fruits and vegetables. Miller praises Food Administration cooperation as war goals shape policy. Freight claim prep and upcoming traffic division meetings fill the agenda.
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Chicago
American Eruft and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Hotel
Sherman
Wia
Percy Miller
R. G. Gould
American Ee Journal
Goulirs
Miller
A. U. Chaney
Cranberry Exchange
Pga
Exchange
Cranberrie
American Cranberry Exchange
Peoria
Milwaukee
J. F. B. Nellis
Chicago Boosters’Club
Fres Quialler
The
Food Administration
B. B. Pratt
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
M. W. Lorch
M. Plewaty & Sons
Board of Directors
E. Percy Miller
American Freight Claim Association
Packer
American Treight Claim Association
Evans
Egg holdings rise sharply on May 1
May 1 Egg holdings total 2,935,362 cases across 424 storage houses, up from 2,082,015 cases a year earlier. Creamery butter stocks reach 10,245,288 pounds in 375 storages, up 180 percent from May 1, 1917, while American cheese holdings jump 150 percent to 24,241,545 pounds in 471 houses. Frozen poultry totals fall 66 percent versus last year, with 26,474,320 pounds across 300 storages and April declines at 37.9 percent. Industry notes describe varied gains in packing stock butter and different poultry subcategories.
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Jashington
D. C
Bureau of Mare's
Copgan
New York Butter and Egg Exchange May Cease Operations
May 17 New York Butter and Egg Exchange, started two years ago to challenge the New York Mercantile Exchange, may quit. Little business has been done lately and superintendent A W Gedney will be cut from June 1. Egg inspector and caller laid off to cut costs as the Mercantile Exchange gains strength.
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New York
New York Butter,and Eyg Exchange
New Exchange
New York Mercantile Exchange
New York Butter and Egg Exchange
A. W. Gedney
New York Mercyntile Exchange
Strawberry Movement Keeps Heavy Through Ohio River Areas
The Ohio River gateways see heavy strawberry movement with East and Middle Tennessee Aromas Klondykes and Gandys rolling freely at 40 to 50 cars daily. Early week prices were about 4 per crate for Aromas and 3 for Klondykes, with quotes dropping 25 50c for a day or two later in the week. East Tennessee reports the largest crop in years while crate shortages push shipments to finish by early next month as Kentucky Aromas movement looms.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
West Tennessee
East
Middle Tennessee
East Tennessee
Kentucky
Potatoes Firm Up in Chicago Market After Opening
Chicago May 17 Old potato market firmed after a soft start with prices on a better basis. Receipts lighter boosted values. Wisconsin white stock sold around 1.15 to 1.20 per cwt with bulk generally 1.05 to 1.10. Northern stocks and new imports show slower movement, demand fair, and starch factories buying around 60 cents per cwt. Florida spaviding and various regional stocks noted with mixed prices and limited Texas offerings.
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Chicago
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ohio River
Idaho
Bettar
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Federal Trade Commission Urges Law Against Commercial Bribery
The Federal Trade Commission urged Congress to enact a criminal statute targeting commercial bribery. It cited widespread industry practices, numerous complaints, and the inability of the commission to punish individuals due to lack of criminal jurisdiction. The proposal condemns corrupt payments, loans, and gifts aimed at influencing materials and supplier choices, noting added costs are passed to consumers, with fourteen states already acting against the practice.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Stamp Out Commercial Bribery Urged By Commission
The commission urges strong state legislation to out law commercial bribery across lines. It calls for prohibiting giving and accepting gifts or other inducements to employees for acts related to their employer and for showing favoritism or disfavor. It also recommends banning gifts to an employee's family or others for use or benefit.
Freight rates seen to jump 25 percent nationwide
Rail road Administration plans a 25 percent rise in all freight and passenger rates to cover higher fuel wages and operating costs. If adopted, total annual shipper bills could rise by 700 million dollars, with state and regional rate relations preserved by Interstate Commerce Commission review. President Wilson would decide any final action.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D.C
Railroad Administration
United States
McAdoo
American Railways
The
Karate
Walle
Little Change in Chicago Butter Trade
Chicago dates show a steady butter market with rising receipts over the prior week. Prices eased to move stock, aiming to prevent storage buildup as buyers and sellers wait for production quality and price alignment. Receipts ran 7,195 Monday and 11,6095 Tuesday, totaling 18,800 tubs versus 12,074 last week, with creamery extras at 42c and standards at 41c among other grades.
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Chicago
Charles H. Baird Killed in Norfolk Automobile Collision
Charles H. Baird, longtime Western representative for L. J. Upton & Co., died when the car he rode in was struck by a passenger train near Portsmouth, Va. He was preparing to move to Cincinnati to lead Upton & Co.’s Western office, leaving many friends and a firm loss to the company. Messages of condolence followed from I. N. Price & Co. and others.
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Norfolk
Charles H. Baird
Western
L. J. Upton & Co
Portsmouth
Baird
Cincinnati
Upton & Co
Ohio
Auerbach Owes Butter and Egg Trade 7218
New York May 17 Schedules of Carl Auerbach butter and eggs 106 East 121st street show liabilities 7218 assets 870 Principal claims George H Cutler 1236 W O Saxton Co Inc 1042 George M Rittenhouse Co 930 Max S Seidler 37 Liberty Street is the attorney Auerbach failed to pay several weeks ago and a petition in bankruptcy was filed against him.
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New York
Carl Auerbach
East 121St Street
George H. Cutler
W. O. Saxton & Co., Inc
George M. Rittenhouse & Co
Max S. Seidler
Liberty Street
Auerbach
Fruit and Truck Crop Outlook in Illinois and Other States
Reports from staff correspondents and growers outline apple and pear prospects in Illinois and Indiana regions. Flora notes heavy set on Jonathan and variable crops for Ben Davis and Winesap while Peach trees bear none. Kieffer pears expected moderate. Centralia reports Jonathan good, Ben Davis lighter. nonun sprayed orchards decline. overall outlook mixed with ongoing orchard replanting.
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Illinois
Indiana
Packer
Packer Weekly
Jonathan
Ben Davis
Rome Beauty
Malden
Yorks
Duchess Apples
Centralia
Ill
Charters Rejoins Stewart Fruit as Vice President in California
George A. Charters, a veteran fruit industry figure for 25 years, was elected vice president of Stewart Fruit Company of California. The firm, the state's largest independent shipper of citrus and deciduous fruits, raises capital from 100000 to 250000 and plans new packing houses and expanded citrus dealings this fall. Charters will travel East soon to promote the company, with no changes to current officers or management.
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Los Angeles
George A. Charters
Stewart Fruit Company of
California
San Francisco
Stewart
Charters
Corona
Calif
Chatters
Narrower Range in Offerings of Apples in Chicago
In Chicago on May 17 the Apple market showed a gradual narrowing of varieties as the season advances. Prices for remaining varieties held firm with moderate trade. boxed stock dominated due to ample supplies and better quality. Barrel stock quotes were Willow Twigs 7.50-8, Baldwins 7 and Ben Davis 5.50-6, while boxed Rome Beauties 2.25-2.50, White Winter Pearmain 2.25-2.75, Winesaps 2.25-2.85.
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Chicago
Baldwins
Ben Davis
Rome
Heavy cabbage arrivals flood Chicago market
Cabbage supplies keep growing as shipments from Mississippi dominate arrivals. Prices ranged from 1.50 to 1.75 per 100 pound crate with some better lots at 2.0. Louisiana stock sold 1.10 to 1.25 per crate. Mobile district offerings similar. California stock nearly cleared.
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Chicago
Mississippi
Crystal Springs
Louisiana
Mobile
California
New York Market Sees Texas Onions Improve
New York May 17. Texas onions show stronger demand with better receipts from Monday. Arrivals averaged eight to ten cars daily, sometimes only four or five. Prices rose about 13 cents per crate from last week with best No 1 yellows at 1.85 to 1.95 and No 2s at 1.75. Yellow boilers 1.50 to 1.65, white boilers 2.00, crystal wax 1.60 to 1.85. Bermuda onions also improved. weekly arrivals 21,000 crates, stock 1.40 to 1.60 per crate. Old onions sold well if sound, reds 0.25 to 1.75 per 100 lb sack.
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New York
Texas
Read & Garrison case questions egg sales policy
The Read and Garrison case before the Federal Food Board continues next week in New York asOscar B. Franz sues Read & Garrison. Negotiations hinge on whether Vermillion notified Read & Garrison of a guaranteed purchase when eggs fell below market value. The February 26 shipment of 101 cases amid a market drop illustrates the trade practice of selling next day at the following day’s prices.
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New York
Oscar B. Franz
St. Louis
Read & Garrison
Federal Food Board
Vermillion
Jatéid
Easier Tone in Eggs at Chicago Market
Chicago May 17 easer tone in egg market due to strong production and heavier receipts, with expected May price support as packers slow. Receipts Monday 24544 cases, Tuesday 33761. Quotations vary by grade from 28 to 34 percent, with steady demand and occasional firming on Northern storage stock.
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Chicago
Wayne M. French Pushing War Savings Stamps sales
Wayne M. French, chair of the War Saving Stamp Committee in the fruit trade, leads a campaign in New York. This week he enlisted young lady stenographers and bookkeepers in the Fruit Trade building to relay sell the stamps, moving sales of $250 on Wednesday and $350 on Thursday. He plans a rest next week to avoid conflicting with Red Cross workers.
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New York
War Saving Stamp Committee
Egg and Poultry Rules Modified by Food Administration
Washington D C May regulation easing resale of storage eggs among wholesalers in different cities is announced. The rule permits intercity resales with shipment, in line with normal producer to consumer movement, while forbidding fictitious or speculative trading. Licenses warned.
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Washington, D. C
Food Administration
The
Food Administration Denies Potatoes Bias May 17
Washington D C May 17 The United States Food Administration denies any discrimination against new potatoes in its campaign urging the public to eat potatoes. A letter from Food Administrator Hoover to Senator Fletcher Florida states there is no intent to discriminate, and old potato propaganda was started in Washington only and eliminated.
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Washington, D._C
United States Food Administration
Florida
Hoover
Dunncan A. Fletcher
Fletcher
Food Administration
Washington
Postal Zone Law Opposes Principles of Government, Beard Argues
Prof Charles Austin Beard former Columbia economist now with the Bureau of Municipal Research declares the new postal zoning law conflicts with founding government principles. He cites Jefferson on newspapers essential to democracy and warns the measure risks sectionalism and harms national unity as East North South and West should unite. California vegetable shipments report lists May dates and car totals totaling 6 404 cars through January with increasing trends.
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Charles Austin Beard
Columbia University
Bureau of Municipal Research
Jefferson
California
Los Angeles
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American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers
Chaney
Bureau of Marketa
Director General of Railways
Ceorge A. Charters
Mr. Charters
Oscar Franz
Stouts
Read & Garrison's
Wayne M. French
Mani
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