Food Control Now in Hands of Government Says Officials
Washington reports numerous Food Administration announcements over recent days detailing new wholesale regulation under government license. It says wholesalers may not profit beyond what they pay for nonperishables and lists affected items. Perishable goods will be reviewed for price increases and enforced against excessive charges. Retailers face government reach even without licenses, with penalties aimed at preventing profiteering and protecting producers and consumers.
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Outlook for Celery Crop in California
California celery shipments for 1916 17 were cut by freezes in the north reducing yields from 130 crates per acre in 1915 16 to 79 in 1916 17 and lowering carload averages. Growth in statewide acreage and a favorable outlook suggest higher shipments this year despite a car shortage. Major harvested counties include Contra Costa Sacramento San Joaquin Los Angeles and Orange with scattered areas totaling 6482 acres. Northern movement began late October to early November with El Monte Sacramento and Orange counties shipping a few cars. Southern California expects light early shipping with volume rising before Thanksgiving. A car per acre is the normal metric and ships may start at 180 crates per car due to the shortage.
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San Joaquin County
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Scattering
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Yolo
Yuba
San Diego
el Monte
Sacramento
Orange
Walnut Grove
Antioch
Holt
Hoover Warns Warehousemen to Guard Plants
Food Administrator Hoover orders warehousemen to intensify guards at grain storage and cold storage sites after fires swept the Brooklyn waterfront and Baltimore. He cites more than a dozen major fires reported to Washington in three weeks, urging continuous protection to prevent explosions and theft. New York cold storage houses doubled sentinel services amid the warnings.
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California and Northwest fruit cars sell steady at auction
About 16 cars from California and Northwest buyers bought at fruit auctions. Apples and grapes showed steady demand with prices ranging across Jonathans Rome Beauty and Tokays, Malagas, Emperors, and Winter Nellis. Central and Green Fruit Auctions reported firm markets and varied lots including peaches and quinces.
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Traffic Men in Chicago Organize
A group of leading South Water street traders formed the Produce Traffic Club of Chicago to coordinate traffic affairs. Elected officers include President S J O'Regan of M Piwat y & Sons, Vice President G L Filer of G M H Wasner & Sons, and Secretary-Treasurer R H June of Wig nall Moore Co, with membership open to traffic managers in fruit and vegetable shipping and receiving.
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Storage eggs firm and higher in New York market
In New York a firm, higher market for storage eggs emerged as receipts rise and buyers showed demand. Walter Bickley of Philadelphia bought nine cars of refrigerating firsts, with April cars at 34 to 34 1 4 cents and May at 33 1 2 cents, while Droste sold several carloads and held many prices steady. Fresh eggs remained in demand though quality was uneven, with extra firsts at 44 4 1 2 cents and firsts around 41 to 44 cents. overall storage egg activity increased but trading faced regulatory limits and a shift to direct-to-consumer sales.
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Philadelphia
Mercantile Exchange
Charles Droste
Monay
Adopt New Potato Basis in Kansas City Market
Kansas City on November 6 will adopt the cwt basis used in Chicago and other markets for all potato trading. The change follows a request from the Food Administration to standardize pricing and sales in this market.
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Chicago
National Poultry Association appoints legal adviser
Chicago November 2 W J Seibels business manager announces Barry Gilbert of Sherriff Gilbert Krimobill has been engaged as legal adviser to the executive and standing committees and will handle all litigation against rules and tariffs deemed unjust to the trade. The transportation committee is named with C H Brownell chair. other members include EB Wilson J A Lone M S Hartman J Leo Hemingman Norman I Taylor and William V Smith.
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W. J. Seibels
National Poultry, Hutter and Eye Association
Barry Gilbert
Sherriff, Gilbert & Krimobill
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C.H. Brownell
Washington Court House
E. Wilson
Boston
Portland
Ind
M.S. Hartman
Omaha
J. Leo Hemingman
New York
Norman I. Taylor
Burnside
William V. Smith
Philadelphia
Cantalope Shippers Gather for 1918 California Deal
Cantaloupe shippers from across the United States converge in Brawley and nearby valleys to discuss the 1918 cantaloupe deal. The Japanese Farmers Association contract now in play is said to be more binding, increasing advances and guarantees per crate, prompting objections from on-the-ground growers.
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Pointe
Othena
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Louisiana Winter Vegetable Outlook
New Orleans reports a drought in early season reduced yields but forecasts indicate a strong winter crop. Despite earlier stress, increased early planting and favorable weather point to a robust output of head lettuce carrots taro and peppers with shipments rising from November 17 to 20 as markets reopen.
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Packer Weekly
Elgin Butter Board Discontinues at Government Request
The Elgin Butter Board of Trade ends its call for the war period following a request from the Food Administration in Washington. Government scrutiny had long hovered over the board, which once set an official butter price. Chicago markets and others are not expected to take similar action as long as they do not fix prices or trade futures.
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Northwest Apple Crop Holds at Zero Damage Fears
Wenatchee Washington November 2 The Wenatchee Valley apple crop so far stands at zero percent picked and in storage warehouses with favorable weather ahead Temperature has dipped below freezing at times but sunny days have kept picking delays to a few hours Only about one third of the 7500 car crop has been shipped and a car shortage is crowding warehouses Hundreds of box cars have rolled this season With another ten days of good weather every apple in the Northwest could be under cover In Spokane Washington November 2 a rumor of heavy frost damage on apples was unfounded reports show frost loss was small A Yakima wind storm last week caused damage shippers say the car situation remains the sharpest hurdle to solve
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Yakima
Severe freeze damages apples and potatoes in Colorado towns
A severe early week freeze in Grand Junction Colorado damaged potatoes and left apples unpicked in Montrose Delta and nearby areas. The cold snap harmed stored produce and raised concerns for nearby farms and markets.
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Colo
Montrose
Delta
Earn
Chicago Potato Market Sees Soft Start to Week
The Chicago potato market opened easy with a likely low point, as frosted and frozen stock from North Central fields entered supplies. Outside demand remained active except for parts of the East, while local buyers stayed cautious, aiming to avoid heavy inventories amid damaged stock. Receipts were lighter than last week due to car shortages. frost damaged stock priced from 1.65 to 1.90 per cwt.
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Cabbage Market Weather Factors Aim to Trim Prices
Chicago reports the cabbage market fluctuating after a late October slump. Cold Wisconsin weather threatens outside crops, with debate among dealers whether significant damage will lift or ease prices. storage is light and pricing around 24.25 a ton for good Holland stock.
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Wisconsin
Truck Shipments Begin From San Benito Texas
San Benito Texas November 2 Vegetables arriving for local market include green beans squash peppers tomatoes roasting ears and more With the season likely to open properly within a week buyers already active Growers carried over seed from last year making acreage estimates difficult The fall potato crop is larger than last year while spring crop should be three to four times bigger Cabbage acreage may be down due to seed bed loss Water access delayed Lettuce and tomato areas may rise with cannery demand
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California fruit and vegetable outlook amid war era controls
A compact index style item outlines nationwide market notes on eggs, butter, fruits, vegetables, and regulatory actions. It lists California cantaloupe prospects, Chicago potato trends, and New York produce movements, with mentions of price controls and market shifts across multiple states and cities.
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National Egg and Poultry Association
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Texas
Wisconsin
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Texas Dec 1 listed as date for turkey dressing in
Dallas reports unsettled turkey dressing in Texas as many processors pledged not to dress until after November 15 under Food Administration pressure. A telegram dated Oct 25 advised December 1 as the date to reach required live weights of eight pounds for hens and 12 pounds for toms. Producers face scheduling, market flow, and weight requirements while most birds move through multiple middlemen to dressing plants.
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Food’ Administration
Food Administration
Washington
W. C. Witeler
Texas Poultry, Butter and Egg Association
Texas Poultry, Butter and Egg’ Association
U. S. Food Administration
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