Senate snags on Sherman registration plan in agriculture debate
Secretary Jardine has not signed the registration plan for fruits and vegetables amid Senate inquiry concerns. Senator Ferrin of Michigan seeks investigation into the plan and potential regulatory authority, while Jardine waits for committee action before proceeding.
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Washington, D.C
United States Senate
Ferrin
Michigan
Senate
Senate Committee On Agriculture and Forestry
Bureau of Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Jardine
Diannot
Packer
Jardine
Dunlap
Senate Committee
Ferris
Department of Agriculture
Inc
Congress
Department of Agriculture A. Fegulator
Committee On Agriculture and Forestry
The
Secretary of Agriculture
Norris
Tenny
Ferrie
Lcensing
Department of Agriculure
Nebraska
Gooding
Idaho
Mayfield
Texas
Department ¢ of Agriculture
Trade debate over plan on registration of fruit trade
The Packer highlights letters and telegrams from industry figures amid a debate on voluntary registration for the fruit and vegetable trade. J. W. Hebert of Yakima argues against Hightower’s protest, backing Chaney’s view that registration is favorable. Gamble Robinson executives question government inspection plans and favor arbitration by major trade associations. The record notes regional responses from Minneapolis and Baltimore bands, with more on page 23A.
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New York
A. A. Chaney
Tcade
H. G. Hightower
Cincinnati
J. W. Hebert
Yakima Frult. Growers’ Association
Yakima
Wash
Department of Agriculture
Bke
Chaney
Yakima Fruit Growers Association
Gen
Mer
Minnesota potato planting runs warm and dry
Minnesota reports a warm dry spring boosting potato planting across the state with many growers using No 2 seed and share plans the Red River Valley suffered last year but markets expect possible acreage shifts amid seed costs and fertilizer use weather remains a key factor as planting nears completion across Minnesota.
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Minnesota
Red River Valley
Order Prohibits Top Icing in Pittsburgh Yards
The Pennsylvania Railroad notified the Pittsburgh produce trade that top icing of vegetables in yards is prohibited following instructions from April 5 by R G Dearborn, chair of the Perishable Freight Committee. Local receivers warn carriers they will handle cars for the account of concerned parties if top icing is blocked. The Interstate Commerce Commission is unlikely to back the ruling, and some cars continue top icing despite the order.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
R G. Dearborn
Chicago
National League of Commission
George Lasbury
Interstate Commerce Commission
The Produce Packer Weekly Trade Newspaper Preview
The Packer and a separate weekly The Produce Packer cover market and trade news for shippers and distributors of fruit vegetables gal poultry butter hides wool furs. A free sample copy is available upon request.
Michigan Freeze Hits Blossoms Across Grand Rapids Area
Frost swept Western Michigan during blossom week, harming fruit buds. Growers report minor damage to apples and pears in Grand Rapids while grapes and strawberries show greater injury. Ice formed in containers, ground crusted, asparagus tips frozen back, raising prices to about 1.25 a dozen bunches.
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Grand
Rapides
Mich
Jack ' Frost
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Illinois Peach Crop Prospects Across Centralia District
May 21 Centralia Illinois report notes first notable peach crop since 1922 with about 1,000 cars expected from the Centralia section. In Jasper Crawford Richland and Clay counties the crop is spotted with perhaps 600 cars more than last year.
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Walbé
Centralia
Jasper
Crawford
Richland
State
Illinois Central Railroad
Rawford
Righland
Righland , and Clay Count i ‘Tralia
Fruit crop outlook mixed across Illinois orchards and regions
Several orchards show curled brown leaves due to late spraying, but damage is not expected to materially affect the crop. Shippers urge thinning for quality fruit as peach movement begins August 1 from the south and mid August from Centralia. Pears look normal in most areas. apples and late Jonathans may be light. Duchess and Transparent apples vary by district. strawberries face a light to half crop in Willy Ridge, Pulaski ships near last year, and Murphysboro expands strawberry acreage. Beans, sweet potatoes and peppers rise in truck crops while cucumbers and rhubarb decline in interest. cucumber and tomato plantings are strong in Dongola with beans normal and tomatoes nearly double.
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Centralia
Cobden
Willy Ridge
Pulaski
Murphysboro
Dongola
Southern
Illinois
Jury Disagrees in the Simon Fassburg Case
New York May 21 Simon Fassburg head of the defunct firm A Paul Jr Co was tried this week on charges of criminally defrauding creditors. The jury could not agree after an all night deliberation and was discharged. The trial before Federal Judge Goddard was represented by Assistant District Attorney Whitney.
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New York
Simon Fassburg
A. Paul, Jr. & Co
Fassburg
Federal Grand Jury
Goddard
Attorn Whitney
Probable cantaloupe yield in California puzzling
El Centro California May 21 The cantaloupe output guessing contest continues with estimates ranging 13 000 to 16 000 cars based on past production and disease impact Government and local experts struggle to identify a new fungus affecting younger vines and sugar content. Shipments expected to total 6 000 cars by month end with June 6 000 to 7 000 cars July about 1 500.
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Une
el Centro
Calif
Colorado
Harrigan
County
Ero
Cantaloupes Remain Firm Amid Heavy Receipts on Chicago Market
Chicago May 21 Prices for cantaloupes stay high and steady despite increased arrivals. Imperial Valley jumbos often sell 5.25 to 5.75 per crate while standards fetch 4.50 to 4.75. Mexican jumbos bring 4.25 to 4.75, casabas steady at 3.0 to 3.5, honeydews in limited demand at 2.15 to 2.3 per crate.
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Chicago
Imperial Valley
California
Golf Tournament Opens Season for Kansas City Trade
The first golf tournament of the Kansas City trade season is set for Tuesday afternoon at Lakewood golf course. Organizers include W F Helm R H James Bob Keating Frank Cromwell Ralph Hurst and K K Jackson. A large turnout and strong showing are anticipated.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Lakewood Golf Course
F. Helm
R. H. James
Bob Keating
Frank Cromwell
Ralph Hurst
K. K. Jackson
Heorea
Rey
Georgia peach crop estimate sparks industry dispute
Macon Ga May 21 The Georgia Crop Reporting Service estimated a record peach crop totaling about 14 200 carloads but the Georgia Peach Growers Exchange and railroad officials labelled the figure too high and expect a crop near last year's level Rail traffic figures show 13 482 carloads shipped in 1925 and 13 604 in 1924 Central of Georgia Railway sources say the belt fruit output should not exceed 1924 levels with bearing trees increasing but not enough to surpass last season The dispute centers on whether the state's peach production will top records and how many cars will be moved to northern markets
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Exchange
Macon
Georgia
Peach Belt
Georgia Peach Growers Exchange
W_ Co
Bewley
The
W. E. Stewart
Central of Georgia Railway
Patterson resigns from Kansas City U H Robinson for Chase & Co Florida
E B Patterson resigns as manager of the Kansas City office of the U H Robinson Company effective June 1 After three years he will join Chase & Co at Orlando as assistant sales manager on July 1 He will work with A M Pratt who joined Chase & Co years ago Patterson came to Kansas City from Omaha and has many trade friends wishing him success in his new role He will depart early in June and reach Florida in time to start July 1.
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Kansas City
E. B. Patterson
Kasay City
U. H.robinson Company
Chase &Co
Orlando
Fla
Big Cstrus Fruit Shippers
Patterson
A. M. Pratt
Chase & Co
Estrus
California
C.H. Robinson
Omahay
Goho
Sas City
Oreida
Missouri Strawberry Crop Moves as Southwest Missouri Leads
Reports from Monett and Neosho indicate the Missouri strawberry harvest is ripening with cars starting to move this week. Shippers expect early shipments from the Anderson Neosho district by May 18 to 28 and from the Monett district shortly after. showers could boost yields toward 192,000 cars, as the Missouri Strawberry Exchange coordinates with its four sales managers and 19 affiliated associations.
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Monett
Missouri
Act
Anderson
Neosho
Southwest
Missour
Missouri Strawberry Exchange
Missouri, Strawberry Exchange
Fresno Grower C I Caine Files Bankruptcy in Los Angeles
C I Caine of Fresno, grower and shipper, files for bankruptcy in Los Angeles. Liabilities listed at $43 409 and assets at $86 060. Major unsecured creditors include Pacific Southwest Trust and Savings Bank Fresno and Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank of Sacramento among others. Endorsed notes amount to significant sums with several local companies named such as Tracy Lithograph and San Joaquin Light and Power.
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Los Angeles
C. L. Caine, Inc. Grower
Seton
Pacific
Southwest Trust and Savings
Bank
Fresno
Bank of Sacramento
Tracy
San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation
E. FP. Loescher
Madera
Valley Bank of
F. A. Loescher
Grange
Calif
Rosenberg Packing Company
Urge Apple Shippers to Bring Golf Clubs to Buffalo Meeting
The International Apple Shippers Association plans its August convention in Buffalo New York with Frank E Wattles and E Knowlton leading the golf committee. Local clubs will host visitors seeking leisure and nearby western New York participation aims to ensure a top event. Convention headquarters will be at the Hotel Statler with room reservations already flowing in from across the country.
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Buffalo
Galt
International J. Apple Shippers Association
Frank E
Wattles
An E. Knowlton
New York
Statler
Mayflower Peaches Preview From Taylor County
Taylor County growers report 400 to 500 cars of peaches expected this season despite a light Mayflower crop. The first crate shipped by Express reached New York Sunday with multifold fruit shipments planned, and Byron area shippers expect continued loads this weekend.
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Hart
Middle Georgia Belt
Taylor County
Express
New York
Byron
Stewart Fruit Company Affairs to Grand Jury
Reports state the Stewart Fruit Company now under receivership will be investigated by the Los Angeles County Grand Jury. The probe, directed by Asa Keyes, follows growers' complaints about unpaid consignments and payments.
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Stewart Fruit Company
Iresno
Los Angeles
Fitts
FE. A
San’ Joaquin
W.H. Stewart
C. B. Dewéese
Los Angeles Grand Jury
Fresno Republican
Stewart Company
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
Y Burton Fitts
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David F. Gamble
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United States of America
America
Yours Very Truly, W. T. Eiland
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National League of ‘Commission
Minneapolia
St. Paul
Minn
Twin Cities
Red Valley
Linois
State Department
C. I. Caine
Apple Shippers
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