Big East Texas Tomato Deal Set To Ramp Up
Jacksonville district reporters note the Big East Texas tomato deal centered on Jacksonville and Tyler will soon be in full swing. A few cars have moved from Yoakum and Livingston, with Jacksonville shipments starting the week of June 6. Growing conditions have been good and quality looks excellent, though sizes may be smaller due to fertilizer constraints. Overall East Texas production is projected around 4,000 cars, with weather and late fields influencing totals, as shippers remain hopeful for a profitable season.
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Jacksonville
Yoakum-Livingston
Texas
Tex
Tyler
Yoakum
Livingston
Lower
Rio Grande Valley
Hi Centro
Calif
Imperial Valley
McEssary
Market News Service
L. Wagner Sees Upward Trend in Business Activity
Chicago May 26 W L Wagner Secretary of the Western Fruit Job Dera Association sees a definite trend upward in general business including the fruit and produce industry In the current weeks bulletin he states that improvement is more strongly entrenched and permanent with steel mills active carloadings up textiles more active prices up 20 to 26 percent cement up 50 wheat up about 50 and stocks and bonds higher He urges meeting new conditions with intelligence confidence and determination to serve others and ourselves toward greater success.
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Chicago
W. L. Wagner
Western Fruit Job- Dera Association
Commends The Packer by Iowa horticultural leader
Des Moines on May 22 1933 Robert M Clark president Iowa State Horticultural Society commends Packer for supporting national administration program praising ten year farm lobby battle and policy against cut throat competition with better world trade relations urging unity and optimism
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Des Moines
Packer
Robert M. Clark
Iowa State Horticultural Society
Agricultural reform to raise farm prices under new order
The text argues the Roosevelt administration will enforce changes across the fruit and Produce industries to raise farm prices. It envisions a government guided plan with industry initiative but reserves drastic action if old systems fail. It warns of a broad, inclusive setup to protect public interests and curb cutthroat practices.
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Department of Agriculture
George N. Peek
West Tennessee tomato crop under last year
Memphis May 26 The tomato crop in west Tennessee this year is smaller than 1932 and among the tightest in recent years. Growers cut plantings due to last season’s losses and finance woes, with acreage about 25 to 36 percent lighter. Last year moved 2,026 cars. this season is estimated near 1,600 cars depending on weather and stock quality. Rain damaged both strawberry and tomato yields, lowering prices. (Continued on Page 3)
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Memphis
Tenn
West Tennessee
Fort Worth Peddlers Law upheld enforce new truck license
Fort Worth authorities celebrate the Second Court of Civil Appeals ruling upholding the fruit and vegetable truck peddlers ordinance. Dr. A H Flickwir, head of Public Health, says the license requirement safeguards health, with a $100 inspection fund license for most transporters while farmers pay nothing for carrying their own produce. Inspectors sweep markets and highways to enforce compliance and identify violators.
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Fort Worth
Court of Civil Appeals
A. H. Flickwir
Department of Public Health and Welfare
Chicago Dealers Indicted Under Elkins Act in Federal Court
The Chicago dealers indicted under the Elkins Act last February appeared in Federal Court in Chicago on May 26. The cases were continued to October 4 after a Monday hearing. Indictments by a Federal Grand Jury in Judge C EB Woodward's court alleged the dealers filed fake railroad claims and all defendants were arraigned March 10 and pled not guilty. trial was previously set for May 22.
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Chicago
C. EB. Woodward
The Produce Packer Weekly Trade News Intro
The Produce Packer edition highlights marketing and production of fruits and vegetables and announces a separate weekly Produce Packer paper with market news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool fur. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
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Packer
Produce Packer
Jobbers Invited to Hold Convention in Kansas City
Kansas City May 26 E A Lorber left for Chicago to attend the Western Fruit Jobbers Association Advisory Board meeting. The conference today and Saturday may name the convention city for the next annual meeting. Lorber carried an invitation from Kansas City traders and the Chamber of Commerce. Dealers here hope the convention will be held in Kansas City, the first in about ten years.
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Kansas City
E. A. Lorber
Chicago
Western Fruit Jobbers Association
Lorber
Chamber of Commerce
Hearings on Industrial Recovery Senate Bill 1712
Washington May 26 hearings are being held on Senate Bill 1712 the Industrial Recovery Bill designed to encourage national recovery foster fair competition and authorize public works under emergency law for two years. The bill aims to remove interstate obstructions promote cooperative action between labor and management and reduce unemployment. It grants the President broad authority to appoint officials and staff and to organize federal and state assistance as needed.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Congress
United Action of Labor and
Alabama green corn shipping deal opens this week
Loxley Alabama May 26 The Alabama green corn deal is set to open in south Baldwin car lots late this week with early shipments already moving. The crop shows favorable growing weather and increased acreage over last year with potential for steady daily loadings through June. Local cucumbers and potatoes also moving. green corn expected to last through June.
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Loxley
Ala
Alabama
Baldwin County
North Baldwin County
Bay Minette
Imperial Valley Cantaloupe Acreage Shifts in Valley
Government figures show Imperial Valley cantaloupe acreage at 25 722 acres this year with 10 218 acres in honey dews and honey balls. The total of 35 940 acres compares with 46 100 acres last year. Honey dews and honey balls will move three to four weeks after cantaloupe opening.
Imperial Valley cantaloupe crop damaged by wind storm
Severe wind swept Imperial Valley melons, damaging up to 20 percent of the crop. Harvesting near completion, with crown set and cap covered acreage hardest hit. Industry reports suggest shipments may total around 9,000 cars for the season, down from prior years, while May totals and market prices show mixed activity and easing trends.
Fair Crop of Early Apples in Tennessee
Spring Hill Tenn May 26 The Tennessee early apple district reports an excellent bloom and a fair crop though fruit set was not excessive due to unfavorable pollination conditions. Sizes likely better than in years past with Early Harvest Transparent Early Ripe and Duchess in strong condition. Duchess expected on markets as usual. Rainfall boosted apple quality but not overall crop timing in Middle Tennessee.
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Spring Hill
Tenn
Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
Chicago Truck Peddler Law Enforcement Continues
Chicago May 26 Chicago ordinance regulating sale of butter eggs poultry fruits and vegetables by out of town truckers direct to retail stores was being enforced this week Police and detectives were assigned to arrest violators New license fee is 150 and penalty 200 for each offense Direct to wholesale robbers not affected city aims to curb peddling to retail stores due to stock health rules
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Chicago
Trade associations gain chance under new emergency act
Under the Industrial Recovery Act trade associations face a pivotal opportunity to modernize ethics and curb anti competitive practices. Seidman & Seidman argue the act provides a legal push to unite industry, raise living standards, and stabilize production and consumption, but success hinges on prompt, organized action from the outset.
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New York
Seidman & Seidman
Certified Public Accountants
Eco
Melons Do Better as Week Advances
New York May 26 supplies of watermelons were heavier this week with two to ten fresh Florida cars daily and eight to sixteen carryovers. Melons showed good quality as prices finished firmer. 38 pound Watsons sold $620 to $640 per car, 34–36 lb averages $610, 28–30 lb averages $460–470, and 26–28 lb averages $405–410. Dixie Belles brought $240 per car for 18–20 lb melons.
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New York
Florida
Watsons
Dixie Belles
Involuntary Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against Busy Bee Stores
New York May 26 an involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed against Busy Bee Stores inc 2117 Watt street by Cathedral Estates inc claiming 3148 Samuel Klapper 1500 and Lena Rolstacher 6000 The Busy Bee Stores formerly Puritan Foods failed last July owing about 30000 to butter and egg trade and 35000 to fruit trade
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New York
Busy Bee Stores, Inc
Watt Street
Cathedral Estates, Inc
Samuel Klapper
Lena Rolstacher
Busy Bee
Puritan Foods, Inc
Early peaches arrive in New York market this week
Peaches reached the market in small volume from Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Georgia Mayflowers showed good quality and sold at 5.6 dollars per crate. South Carolina Mayflowers were fine and sold at 5 dollars per crate, with North Carolina stock around the same price.
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New York
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Shorter Georgia Watermelon Crop Report Leads to 40 Percent Drop
Valdosta Ga May 26 The Georgia watermelon crop will be shorter this year due to reduced acreage and recent dry weather. Analysts now estimate about a 40 percent reduction in the expected yield.
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Valdosta
Georgia
Tomato crop moving in Mississippi with 30-pound lug packs
Crystal Springs Hazlehurst Mississippi May 26 The Copiah Hinds tomato deal starts late this week with increasing acreage but smaller overall yield. Rain is needed. 2,000 car estimate relies on moisture in coming days. Last year 2,869 cars statewide. peak shipments mid June.
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Crystal Springs
Hazlehurst
Miss
Copiah-Hinds
Ilagt
Fancy Tomatoes Sell Well in New York Market
In New York on May 26 Florida and Texas fancy tomatoes showed healthy demand with a firmer tone. Quality Texas receipts lagged, moving slowly at lower prices. Florida five by five and six by six priced around $2.50, logs by sevens $1.50 to $1.76, sevens $1.25 to $1.50. Florida crate ship-point averages hit $2.25 for large sizes, 180s around $1.80 to $2. Texas lugs top quality five by five and six by sixes sold $1.60 to $2.60, some trades 10c higher.
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New York
Florida
Texas
Jobber Given 30 Days for Filing a False Statement
In New York on May 26 Anthony Mascola a fruit and vegetable jobber of 2038 First avenue received 30 days in the workhouse for filing a false financial statement. The court noted his youth and small trade indebtedness after he was convicted earlier this month of the false filing.
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New York
Court of Special Sessions
Anthony Mascola
First Avenue
Mascola
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