21 May 1921
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1921
Page
1
Mississippi and Tennessee tomato crops are rolling into market readiness with strong indications. West Tennessee plants should begin moving around June 20, with ample volume expected by June 1 in other areas.
Crystal Springs Mississippi reports frost damage but tomato crops remain in splendid condition with favorable weather and increased acreage promising large yields across towns including Crystal Springs Hazlehurst Utica Georgetown Hopewell Wesson Gallman Beauregard Terry Gatesville Fayette. Express shipments are rising while general movement should accelerate after May 25 with 1 575 to 1 875 cars estimated for the season.
The Humboldt area and other West Tennessee points report tomato crops advancing after cool wet weather slowed early growth. Expected June 20 movement, 25 percent larger acreage, varieties Livingston Globe Livingstone Beauty Early Detroit and Trucker's Favorite. Growth, shipping methods, and rising cabbage and bean acreage noted.
Idaho hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission in the Senate Chamber examine freight rate impacts on state fruit and vegetable markets. Leonard Way outlines declining Western carrier revenues and how rate structures affect tonnage and prices, with Idaho growers noting adverse effects from August rate increases on potato profits.
Kansas City May 20 Potato growers and shippers ask The Packer about dirt in sacked potatoes shipped interstate. The Bureau of Chemistry says no tolerance exists and excess dirt is adulteration, with cases judged individually. Kansas Board of Health notes no decision on dirt amounts and no authority to confiscate foods.
W D Tidwell the business manager and secretary for the Western Fruit Association of America Denver said Kansas City on his return from the East that trade members in various markets will appear before the Senate Committee of Interstate Commerce within a few days to testify on the freight situation.
A traveler for a non existent firm named Knoxville Produce Company of Knoxville Tennessee cashed a $40 check using the manager P D Alexander sole signer claiming to represent Cook. Publicity is urged to warn others and prevent further losses.
Reports from Los Angeles dated May 20 show Nogales shipments totaling 891 carloads to date. Last week, May 12 to May 21, saw 19 cars moved with daily counts of nine on May 12, two on May 13, seven on May 14, and one on May 21.
Lincoln Green, vice president of the Southern Railway System, writes to Senator Harris defending current watermelon freight charges. He cites the Macon hearing and a 1,000 melon load example, arguing transportation costs are not the main market factor. The letter references a conference of growers and carriers in Macon on April 26 and notes the ongoing freight-rate debate.
Batesville Alabama May 16 1921 The Packer reports grower J I Thorntons says high freight rates keep melon growers from selling. Last year he shipped melons worth 18590 dollars, paid railroads 11500 dollars, commissions 1850 dollars, growing 3000 dollars, left 2190 for rent and labor. He criticizes railroads for rising rates and limited train service to Montgomery.
The Packer will publish its annual cantaloupe crop review in the May 28 issue. The special number covers acreage varieties probable shipments movement and other data for growers shippers receivers and distributors. It aims to guide the season and will feature big cantaloupe distribution plans and market expectations.
W E Hundertmark a St Paul fruit and vegetable wholesaler faced voluntary bankruptcy with about 18000 debts and 3000 assets. Creditors mostly on the St Paul market, no receiver yet, Frank Ammon trusteeship extended 30 days to show profitability, Hundertmark remains in business under Ammon while Hjorth employee.
Receipts of Florida watermelons remain light in New York as of May 20. The market stays mostly unchanged with small melons at 60 cents and larger melons at 75 cents to $1. On Thursday seven cars arrived, prices held at 60 cents to $1 and stock moved slowly.
New York May 20. The tomato crop in the Eastern states especially New York Maryland New Jersey and Delaware will be much smaller this year due to unsatisfactory canned goods trade and spring freeze damage. Large stocks of the 1919 1920 pack remain with Maryland packers who will not enter the market this year. reductions of 25 to 50 percent are estimated.
Los Angeles reports show three steamers sailed to Eastern and European markets. The California Fruit Growers Exchange shipped 20 cars of Valencia oranges via the Panama Canal on the Moerdyk, with 6 000 boxes bound for London and 2 000 for Rotterdam. The West Isleta carried 12 cars of Valencia oranges and 21 cars of lemons under ventilation. April sales in New York totaled 21 550 boxes of water shipments versus 23 687 boxes by rail, with water edging ahead.
Estimates show tomato trade in Fasterntexasts opening in June with tonnage around last year's District level. Officials project stable supply and steady prices as market activity begins.
Early 1920 tomato prospects in East Texas and nearby areas face delays from frost. Transplanting advanced but cold weather kept opening estimates around late May to early June. Producers expect shipments of green wrapped tomatoes and express loads by month end, with acreage estimated between 5,600 and 6,000 acres and ongoing competition from California Florida and Mexico.
Philadelphia reports a $20,000 loss amid the Georgeadis Brothers case. Joseph Georgeadis of South Bethlehem bought heavily last Wednesday and then failed to meet obligations to about 35 creditors. He was arrested Friday with bail set at $1,600, then increased to $3,200 for the four counts. Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings followed as accounts totaled around $25,000.
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