California citrus crop to rise 15 to 20 percent this season
California will see a 15 to 20 percent rise in citrus output over the just-ended season, with early Navels in Tulare and central counties opening soon. Shipments through October reached 60,000 cars, while last year set a record with 88,010 total cars. Weather has been favorable, with limited rain.
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Los Angeles
Calif
California
Arizona
Tulare
Central
Valengias
San Joaquin
Mexico
United States
States
Canada
Coachella
Imperial Valley
Pennsylvania to Build New Terminal at Baltimore
Baltimore news reports Pennsylvania Railroad will erect a new terminal at Mount Vernon yards with construction starting November 1 and completion by April 1. The plan, backed by the Terminal Building committee of the Carlot Receivers Association, promises 500-car trackage, 368-yard cars, 142 holding spaces, and a 650 by 70 foot shed to expand to 950 feet.
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Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mount Vernon Yards
Carlot Receivers Association
al Zimmerman
Albert Barker
Carlyle Miles
Kurtz Woodland
James Fava
I. Litchfield
Nelson Gore
Tony Thiel
John Nolan
R. W. Vought
Messrs. McMasters
Stultz
Carlot , Receivers’ Association
al. Zimmerman
Heavy cabbage receipts in New York market this week
In New York on Oct 31 the cabbage market showed little change as stock remained stagnant and arrivals grew. Shippers quoted ten dollars per ton f o b Western New York state, while Danish cabbage in local yards sold for eighteen dollars and twenty two cents per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Timmerman and Son Call Creditors Meeting in Brooklyn
H Timmerman and Son potato onion and cabbage dealers at 289 Meserole Avenue Brooklyn have called a creditors meeting. The firm owes about 25000 with few assets and creditors rejected a 16 percent offer. A bankruptcy petition is likely as liabilities and assets are uncertain. The business has long held a good reputation but recent payments have lagged since last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. Timmerman & Son
Meserole Avenue
Brooklyn
Lkely
Detroit Produce Terminal head cites 20 percent rise in fresh fruit sales
Frank N. Isbey, president of the Detroit Union Produce Terminal, describes how modern handling, merchandising, and advertising have boosted Detroit area fruit and produce consumption since the plant opened on July 1, 1928. He notes a 20 percent increase in fresh fruit consumption in the terminal's first year and urges grower and shipper cooperation to double consumption in the Detroit metro area.
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Detroit
Mich
Frank N. Isbey
Detroit Union Produce Terminal
Isbey
Friedell Produce Co Fails Owing Trade Over $11000
Friedell Produce Co of Minneapolis files voluntary bankruptcy after owing 11346.40 to 41 creditors. Owner Harry Friedell and manager George Friedell appear before Director of Markets R F Hall. bond forfeited. state license revoked. Plant in Minneapolis with stations at Staples and Mahnomen, Minn. Exempt homestead property valued at 5000 and 2000 mortgage. personal property 8160. preferred claims include 1000 to cold storage and 59.16 in taxes.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Joeal
Friedell Produce Company
Harry Friedell
George
Marketa
R. F. Hall
Friedell
Staples and
Mahnomen
Minnesota
New Opening Times Set for Pennsylvania Docks
A new winter schedule for Pennsylvania docks takes effect November 3. The Pennsylvania Railroad docks open to salesmen at 4 45 a m, buyers at 5 15 a m, and deliveries at 6 00 a m. The Old Dominion Line allows salesmen at 4 00 a m, buyers at 4 15 a m, and deliveries at 5 00 a m. Street stores start at 3 00 a m.
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Pennsylvania Docks
New York
Pennsylvania
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association
Pennsylvania Railroad
Old Dominion Steamship Line
Old Dominion Line
Idaho Potato Oracle Gessner Still Draws Inquiries
The Packer reports ongoing inquiries about EH D Gessner known as the potato oracle. He has touted large Idaho potato shipments to New York, claiming contracts for 50,000 to 100,000 cars and courting backers despite questions about reliability. A Boise wax of concern followed past reports of his bid to buy Idaho potatoes and a $500 debt to J M McCauley is cited, with local officials and rail interests watching closely.
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New York
Packer
EH. D. Gessner
Idaho
Mr. Gessner
J. M. McCauley
Gessner
Mke McCauley
Myr
McCauley
Bronx
West
Boise
Associated Press
Cabbage market in Chicago eases after Wisconsin cold snap
Blasier Market on cabbage in Chicago reports prices ranging from seven fifty to ten dollars a ton amid a weekly easing. Cold Wisconsin weather influences demand and quality dependent pricing. Loading stays heavy while outside demand remains fairly good with expectations of a firmer zone but no sustained gains anticipated.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
The Produce Packer Sample Offer for Market News
The Produce Packer issue provides market and trade news for slippers and distributors of eyes poultry butter hides wool furs and related goods. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
William L Wagner enters carlot distributing business
William L Wagner Inc forms to operate a carlot produce distributorship at 1440 South Racine Avenue Chicago. Wagner, formerly head of G. M. H. Wagner & Sons, serves as president. W. L. Wagner will run a general line of fruits and vegetables with offices in Market Exchange building. Roosevelt 2010.
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Chicago
William L. Wagner, Inc
South Recine Avenue
W. L. Wagner
G. M. H. Wagner & Sons
Wagner
Market Exchange
Racine Avenue
New Concern
W. F. Freete
G. M. N. Wagner & Sons
Roosevelt 2010
Larger citrus crop forecast for Louisiana
Louisiana growers and shippers anticipate a larger citrus harvest this season, exceeding last year by about 20 percent. Fruit is expected medium to small or 200s to 2888, with clean skin and fine texture, cool nights coloring fruit. Rail movement may reach around 600 cars, divided among Creole Sweet oranges, tangerines, mandarins, Washington Navels, Satsumas, and grapefruit. shipments start November 10 with tangerines arriving around December 1.
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New Orléans
Louisiana
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Satsumas
Chicago
Market In The Skids During The Week
Fresno reports a sharp week long fall in eastern grape markets as heavy shipments overwhelm demand. Prices turned red and many varieties sold below cost, despite proration and a weather aided lull, signaling a harvest season downturn for growers and shippers alike.
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Fresno
New York
Thompsons
California
Grape Control Board
Clearing House Committee
Control Board
New
California Grape Control Board
Frank H. Wilson
San Francisco
The
Strawberry acreage cut is apparent
Washington D C Oct An USDA bulletin notes further cuts in the national strawberry acreage for next season due to summer drought. Estimated commercial acreage for 1931 near 162000 acres with losses from damaged beds and plant scarcity. Potential rebound in 1932 planting but continued reductions in 1931.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Ozarks
Apple Exports Reach Record Weekly Totals
The International Apple Association reports for the week ending October 31 United States and Canada shipped 251 380 barrels and 631 379 boxes of apples. Year to date exports total 1 032 841 barrels and 2 678 477 boxes, up from last year’s 1 021 422 barrels and 1 264 215 boxes at the same date.
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Apple
New York
United States
Canada
International Apple Association
Second Installment Ready for Lerner and Goldman Creditors
New York reports Henry Silverman attorney at 299 Broadway issued a notice to the creditors of Lerner and Goldman Inc that the second installment checks of the composition are ready for distribution. Creditors interested should present their notes at his office at once to receive checks.
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New York
Henry Silverman
Broadway
Lerner & Goldman, Inc
Red River Valley Potato Movement Light
Dealers report a dull market as shippers hold ware and sell from stock stored in temporary sites. Purchases slow amid frost fears, with most stock moved to anticipate cold weather. Sandland growers expect most stock stored by week end. Hollandale district movement about 60 percent of normal. river valley shipments also light.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Dealera
Sandland
Hollandale
Convention To Be A Record Breaker Says Ed Roberts
Washington D C Oct 31 Ed L Roberts general manager and secretary of the National League of Commercial Merchants says the coming convention at the Bellevue Stradford Hotel Philadelphia January 19 1981 will be record breaking. He cites enthusiasm from the trade and plans for an entertaining program with a welcoming session January 14 and special invitations for ladies.
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National League
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
E. L. Roberts
National League of Commission Merchants
Bellevue-Stratford Hotel
Roberts
Rtf
Woodward
Potatoes in Chicago Market Ease Slightly Amid Slower Trade
Chicago reports a light week for the potato market with slower trading. Frost delays and fair track quality held up movement as about 400 cars were on track Tuesday and Wednesday. Wisconsin Cobblers brought around 1.70 to 1.80, Red Rivers 1.60 to 1.65, Ohios 1.65 to 1.85, Idaho Russets 1.60 to 2.10 per bushel.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Red Rivers
Ohios
Idaho Russets
Correction clears pack misprint in California celery ad
A typographical error in a full page advertisement for John C. Maurer & Bons misrepresented celery packs from California in The Packer last week. The correct sizes show two and a half dozen to eight dozen in half crates and five dozen to 12 dozen in standard crates. The ad this week carries the correct pack sizes. De Ducks. Brings a Judgment details a New York judgment of 123 dollars against Alex Levinson, Bullivan County Produce, Monticello, for unapproved deductions on goods billed and delivered.
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Kansas City
John C. Maurer & Bons
Stockton
Calif
New York
California
de Ducks
Alex Levinson
Bullivan County Produce Company
Monticello
N. Y
William Shapiro, Inc
Florida Citrus Shipments Promise Big Profit for Season
Jacksonville reports a 1930 31 Florida citrus crop estimated at 22 5 million boxes with 68 percent above last year. Oranges lead gains while grapefruit climbs 43 percent, early to late varieties show even distribution, and quality is above last year. Shippers and Packers optimistic about demand in U S and foreign markets as weather aids early maturity. Continued on Page 21.
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Jacksonville
Fila
Florida
United States
Several Small Jobbers Fail in New York
New York on October 31 reports show several fruit and vegetable jobbers entering bankruptcy court this week. Greenberg & Molen Inc also ran the Red Store Fruit Exchange at 62 East 167th Street with liabilities of 6227 and assets of 577. Samuel Gottfried, Brooklyn fruit dealer, and Lagona Print & Produce Company filed voluntary petitions with liabilities around 4200 and no assets. Mosorrafite & Conque at 74 West Street filed a petition on Wednesday. it is a small firm with street credit and no schedules.
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New York
Greenberg & Molen, Inc
Red
Fruit Exchange
East 167Th Street
Samuel Gottfried
Brooklyn
Lagona Print & Produce Company
iInc
New Utrecht Avenue
Gottfried
Lagona
Lagona Fruit & Produce Company
Ihe
Mosorrafite & Conque
Wesey Street
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F.N. Isbey
Friedell Produce Co
William L. Wagner
Carlot Distributing
Clearing House
Wilson
Red River Valley
Light
ED Roberts
Florida Citrus Shippers
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