Warning over immature citrus colorer shippers face prosecution
The Department of Agriculture warned that it will prosecute those shipping artificially colored immature citrus fruit in interstate commerce. It reaffirmed that tests for maturit y have varied and that seizures occurred in Tulare county last year. The department emphasizes it has no broad ripeness law, only actions against artificial coloring, with possible stricter tests to come based on further crop data.
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Los Angeles
Department of Agriculture
Department
Agricultural Department
Tulare
Washington
Board of Food and Drug Inspection
Seize 99 Boxes of Grapefruit in Florida Shipment
Federal officials in Cincinnati seized 99 boxes of grapefruit shipped from Naranja Florida by the J R Hickson Packing Company after filing a libel suit under the Pure Food and Drugs Act. The fruit, part of a 360 box car, was stored pending a court hearing set for November 16. Officials allege it was immature and sweated to look ripe, prompting citrus traders to question state inspection gaps.
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Cincinnati
United States District Court
Naranja
Fila
J. R. Hickson Packing Company
Florida
Black Hand Scheme Foiled in Chicago Store Theft
Tony Madoli, once employed by Welch & Welch, attempted to extort $500 by a Black Hand letter. Police used a staged payoff, catching Madoli as he retrieved a cigar box of “stage money” from Welch’s South Water Street store. He was jailed on disorderly conduct rather than blackmail, awaiting Bridewell time.
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Fily Frain
Chicago
Welch & Welch
Tony Madoli
Arlie Welch
Madoli
Mr. Welch
Chicago citrus market active with good trade
Chicago market reports active citrus trade with generally good quality though fruit was small. Isle of Pine grapefruit sold around 2.75 to 4.50 per box, Florida stock larger, Englewood demand at 3.50, California oranges plentiful at 4.26 to 4.75 per carlot, lemons sold well at 2.25 to 3.25 per carlot.
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Chicago
Florida
Library seeks September 25 issue of The Packer
New York Public Library requests a copy of The Packer dated September 25 1915 to complete its file. Director H Anderson of the library signs the note urging readers to donate their copy to the library.
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New York
Packer
New York Public Library
H. Anderson
the Packer
A Lesson in Domestic Economy from a City Market
Satirical critique of cost of living and reformers pushing for terminal markets. It contrasts a scene of a New York market and mothers resisting baskets with warnings about the impact of carfare and urban reform. Includes a parable about a choirmaster and a Broadway-loving singer and a noisy urban panorama.
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George W. Pansia
Hearst
Mae
Mitchell
TEX TURKEYS READY Dressing Plants Open Next Week
Dallas reports indicate Texas turkey dressing plants plan to begin operations early next week. Warm weather may delay non cold storage facilities. few turkeys are on the market, shippers caution against premature shipments, and many dressers favor delaying until December for better quality and prices. Turkeys hatched earlier in Texas often meet Thanksgiving demand despite delays. Turkey raising has been strong this year, with abundant feed and favorable weather. Kentucky dressings open in small scale this week with 15c delivered prices as shortages push bids higher.
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Dallas
Texas
New York
Chicago
Kentucky
Lexington
Apple Exports From New York on Voltare to South America
On the Voltare sailing last Saturday there were 47 844 packages of apples and pears mainly boxed apples. Exports to South America remain heavy with top fruit bought in New York at market prices by shippers. Freight is 1 per box and 3 per barrel with high war risk insurance. About 4 000 barrels of apples were bought at 3 to 4 dollars. Europe shipments for the week ending last Saturday were 106 610 barrels, vs 107 898 a year ago. boxes counted as three to the barrel.
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New York
Voltare
South America
North Pacific Fruit
Europe
Seizure of Immature Florida Citrus Hits Dealers
Chicago authorities seize a car of oranges and grapefruit shipped from Florida as a second such action in ten days. The fruit, mostly grapefruit and some oranges, was deemed immature though the grapefruit was mature. District Attorney and carrier disputes center on origin point inspections versus destination. Officials vow fair action while trade groups consider pushing the crackdown at origin. Total Southern California vegetable shipments through November show 896 cars by Santa Fe and 586 by Southern Pacific.
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Chicago
Florida
Dickinson
California
Los Angeles
Santa Fe Lines
Southern Pacific
Texas citrus fruit ready and farm market notes
A long list of market briefs covers citrus fruit readiness in Texas, staged shipments and price trends across Chicago and California markets, along with notes on onions, cranberries, butter, eggs, dried fruits, and regional agricultural activity. Multiple cities including Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Minneapolis, and St. Louis appear with pricing and supply updates.
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R. H. Pennington & Co
Texas
California
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
W. L. Wheeler
Princeton
Michigan
Lowell
New York
W. A. Diegel
London
Joseph Herold
Kerpell
J. D. Chaddock
Deciduous
Columbus
Almeria
Seattle
R. H. Matthews
Gus Stewart
Julius Seibert
Gus Ludwig
Mr. Mort
Tom Gallagher
Jeen & Berkowitz
Pennington Firm Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Schedule
Evansville Indiana reports R H Pennington & Co filed a voluntary schedule at Owensboro Kentucky showing liabilities of 111000 and assets of 76000. The firm faces involuntary action in Indianapolis with receiver BE L Craig appointed. Major secured creditors include banks in Owensboro Evansville Paducah and Louisville. Pennington, 43, long a leading figure in fruit and produce, plans brokerage work while creditors are resolved.
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Evansville
Ind
R. H. Pennington & Co
Owensboro
Pennington
Packer
Indianapolis
Anderson
L. Craig
Lst
Paducah
Louisville
Robert H. Pennington
St. Louis
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
International Apple Shippers’ Association
W. BE. Jones
Baltimore
Harvey N. Rowe Returns From Disappearance
Harvey Di Rowe, New York fruit and produce jobber, who vanished two weeks ago, returned to town and has held several creditor meetings. He owes about 15000 dollars with 8000 dollars in book accounts collectable. Rowe says creditors hammered him so hard he lost his head and fled to Chicago before returning. A likely arrangement may allow continued business.
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New York
Harvey di Rowe
Rowe
Chicago
Cooler Weather Spurs Slight Uptick in Onion Trade
Chicago reports trade in onions active this week with prices from 1.35 to 1.50 per 100 pounds f. o. b. Wisconsin and other central points. Cooler weather boosts inquiry and prompts expectations of stronger demand if a cold spell persists, as traders believe national buying waits for seasonable weather and steady supplies.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Insana
California Farm Products Company Artisanal Chokes
Market notes list varied crop items and regional news across Texas and New Mexico. Mentions include Portales creamery, Carrizo Springs berry growers, San Benito truck season, and Boston Baltimore market items. References to Prices, page numbers, and fragmented phrases suggest a broad survey of farm products and market activity with faded OCR.
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Texas
St. Louis
Houston
Portales
N.M. Carrizo Springs
Block
San Benito
Waller ‘County
Wes
California’ ‘Farm Products Company
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Cyprus
Elgin
Cleveland
John W. Merrill
Yakima
Hood River
California Boys
Pittsburgh
Newark
Buffalo
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Norfolk
Merida News
W. Howell
Creamery
Grand Forks
N. D
Philadelphia
Kansas City
Nashville
Memphis
Suinses City
Minnesota
Highgrove Exchange
Auburn Fruit Exchange
Seattle F. O. B
Ahnacata Associan
The
California Vegetable Union
York State
Gouverneur
N.Y
Growere
East Shore
Minneapolis
J. M. Vines
Ohio Valley
New Mexico
Oklahoma Marketing Association
W. J. Piowaty
Pennington & CO
Evansville, Ind
Harvey N. Rowe
Lakewood
N. M
Willow Springs
Boston Market News
Bliss A. Price
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