United War Work Rally by New York Fruit Men
A large United War Work rally in the Fruit Trade Building raised substantial funds for war relief. The event featured Allied colors, bands, speakers including Dr. Manning and Dr. Vincent, and a lively pigeon sale that netted $22,325 from some 755 donated packages. Committees under John W. Nix reported progress but full totals were not yet in.
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New York
United War
Fruit Trade
Wayne M. French
Garden City
Long Island
Salvation Army
Sidney Sellers
Fruit Auction Company
William T. Manning
Trinity Church
George E. Vincent
Rockefeller Foundation
New York City
Samuel Schulman
Bethel Temple
Robert L. McCormack
Brown & Seccomb
Mr. McCormack
Charles Pape
Belgium
John Buckle
Westfall-Heller Fruit Company
Gabriel
Pachange
Louis ‘Taub
MP “Wenti
McCormack
Freedom
Sgobel & Day
George L. Buckman
Robert T. Cochran
Sqobel & Day
Connelly Auction Company
Joe Steinhardt
Palesine
John W. Nix
Fruit and Produce Division
Julius D. Mahr
Mercantile Exchange
Rains Boost California Truck and Citrus Output
Heavy rains across Southern California aid fall crops and citrus. Tulare county thrip damage now 30 to 40 percent. Thanksgiving trade sees limited carload activity. Since November 1 state shipped 63 orange cars and 855 lemon cars. last year 827 orange cars and 124 lemon cars. Early Northern Navels growing large. overall crop 40 percent in North with 50 percent of that poor quality.
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Los Angeles
California
Tulare County
New York Branch League Elects Officers
The New York branch of the National League of Merchant Commissioners elected officers at a Tuesday luncheon meeting in New York. A. R. Kunz became president, J. Roberts vice president, R. C. Jackson secretary, and Horace B. Hanson treasurer. Delegates for the January convention were chosen and a 100 donation was made to the United War Work fund. Westfall Heller Fruit Company was formally admitted as a league member.
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New York
National League of Commission Merchants
Boosters Club
A. R. Kunz
Kunz, Marsh & Pendleton
J. Roberts
R. C. Jackson
Olivit Brothers
Horace B. Hanson
National League
United War Work Fund
Westfall-Heller Fruit Company
League
Perrin C. Miller Wounded Twice in France
Chicago reports Perrin C. Miller son of EB and Percy Miller of Albert Miller & Co has been wounded twice while serving with the Fifth Regiment 16th Company US Marines in France. He returned to the front in October after a shrapnel injury and is now in Base Hospital No. 202 Orleanes.
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Chicago
Packer
Perrin C. Miller
Percy Miller
Albert Miller & Co
France
Miller
Perrin
Fifth Regiment
16Th Company
United States Marines
Orleane
New Rules for Egg Butter and Cheese Men
Washington, D. C. Nov. 15. Advisory Council of the butter cheese and egg trade urged the Food Administration to formulate new regulations. The executive conference with Dr. W. E. Lamb suggested favorable action to ease rigidity and preserve business viability for traders nationwide. The council includes Julius D. Mahr W. E B Ed son and Charles J. Wildredge among others.
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Washington, D. C
Advisory Council
United States Food Administration
W. EB. Lamb
The
Food Administration
Julius D. Mahr
New York Mercantile Exchange
Ston E. Briggs
Boston
W. E B. Edson
Philadelphia
Charles J. Wildredge
Chicago
Advisory Council of the Trade
Deod Administration
A Firm Market Continues On Eggs In Chicago Trade
Chicago market notes a firm egg scene after a holiday. Demand remains strong for fancy fresh goods, with refrigerators moving near fresh non fancy stock. Aprils quoted 43 44 c and Julys 44 47 c. Receipts Tue 6,202. Wed 5,206. Thu 2,273. Fri 2,502 cases.
Apple Prices in Northwestern Sections Report
Spokane reports moderate apple movement from Wenatchee Valley with extra fancy Winesaps at 1.95, Delicious and Rome Beauty prices listed, and fob ranges across districts. In Yakima and other Northwestern areas, Winesaps, Jonathans, and Rome Beauty show varied prices up to 2.25 for certain sizes. Celery market shows improved demand in Rochester with best stock firming and seven to nine price range per crate.
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Spokane
Wash
Wenatchee Valley
Yakima Valley
Rome
Cabbage Demand Steady in New York Markets
Fair demand observed for cabbage this week with Danish prices at 12 to 13 per ton loading station and domestic 8 to 9. In yards, Danish sells for 20 to 23 and domestic 15 to 18 per ton loaded from cars.
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New York
New York State
Poultry Trade Unaffected by City Butchers Strike
New York reports a strike among retail butchers this week, with rumors that chicken killers struck again. The live poultry market remained unaffected, as the dispute centered in the retail tail trade and butcher shop workers.
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New York
Government Moves to Limit Public Exchange Calls on Butter and Eggs
Government planning to end public calls for butter and eggs, focusing on butter sales. Food Administration weighing extending daily market quotations into exchanges, potentially replacing private price currents. Officials say public sale volume is small and not representative. concrete actions not yet formed, with developments expected soon.
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New York
Madr
Cantile Exchange
Judge Lamb
The
Food Administration
Washington
Mahr
Agricultural Department
Potato men discuss car lining question
Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota shipping interests meet with Bureau of Markets officials to educate shippers on proper car lining and loading for potatoes. Officials note 75 percent of winter transport issues stem from incorrect lining, urging co operation. costs shown for lining and false floors and potential railroad order to supply racks in refrigerators.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Bureau of Market Men
Chicago
Bureau of Markets
H.S. Bird
H. J. Romney
Michigan Potato Shippers’ Association
Wisconsin Potato Shippers’ Association
Northern Potato Traffic Association
The
Railroad Administration
Kansas City Produce Club to Elect Officers
Kansas City Produce Club to elect officers at tomorrow's dinner after 6 30 p m at the Baltimore Hotel with a large attendance expected. Members urged to be present as trade matters and officer elections will be discussed.
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Kansas City Produce Club
Kansas City
Onion Market Improves In Chicago Trade
Slightly stronger tone in the onion market as of the week, with inquiry improving and stock in the central states mostly rolled or stored. Reds and yellows moved out chiefly at about 1.56 to 1.50 dollars per cwt, free loading at a loading station.
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Chicago
Central States
Citywide celebration marks end of war in November
Kansas City and other cities erupted in a 24 hour carnival of joy on November 15 as crowds packed streets, parades, and halls to celebrate peace. Fruit and produce trades suspended to join the jubilee while War Work drives gained momentum across Boston Pittsburgh Columbus and Minneapolis amid throngs, flags, and effigies of the German Emperor.
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Kansas City
United States
Kansas
United War
Europe
Columbus
Vetty
Minneapolis
Minn
Mil
Demand for potatoes steadies amid quiet Chicago market
Chicago markets opened late as buyers stayed away from potatoes while weather fears loom. Trade was tepid with receipts higher than last year but expected to ease. analysts dispute whether cold weather will push prices up. By week end sacked white and Early Ohio varieties traded around 1.65 to 1.85 per cwt amid steady demand and moderate to heavy receipts.
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Chicago
Spud
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Bull Stock
Texas Turkey Steplents Were Light This Week
Dallas reports scarce turkeys across Texas with heavy rains disrupting rail and road movement. Prices rose as supply tightened. some buyers offered 22c to 27c delivered per pound while dressed stock moved to cash buyers at 35c to 38c per round. Industry expects fewer Texas turkeys for Thanksgiving and some dressers favor delaying sales to December for better quality.
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Dallas
Texas
Ing
Late Cranberries Sale Outlook for Thanksgiving Trade
New York November 15 shipping for the Thanksgiving trade from cranberry regions will end early next week. Two thirds of the late crop may remain unsold in Cape Cod and New Jersey. Early berries are sold. Jersey late fruit was at $8 per barrel. Cape Cod $5.50 fob loading stations. Local market stronger with retailers and jobbers paying up to $9.10.50 for fancy late Jerseys and Cape Cods. poor stock down to $6-8 per barrel. Early blacks still available priced $6-8.
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New York
Cape Cod
Jersey
Jersey City
Virginia
Harlem River
Maine
Long Islands
New York State
Pennsylvania
Food rules continue during armistice say Hoover
Washington November 15 Food Administrator Hoover said there will be no relaxation of efforts to curb profiteering through the armistice. He warned that while some food prices may fall others will rise as liberated shipping and global stocks affect supply. embargo will stay to protect stocks and prevent speculation against Europe’s needs.
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Washington
Hoover
Far East
United States
Food Administration
Europe
New Track Charge Disrupts New York Potato Trade
New York dated Nov 15 reports the new track and demurrage charges going into effect November 1 causing friction among potato receivers and shippers. Demurrage climbs from 10 dollars daily to 20 dollars daily after several days, prompting uncertainty, delayed deliveries, or buys being cut back. Market prices across varieties and regions show declines as receivers cope with costs and fluctuating arrivals.
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New York
York State Onion Market Shows Brace in Price Lift
Rochester New York Nov 15 The onion market is steadier with increased inquiry and higher top grade prices suitable for storage Dealers quote best yellow onions sacked at 1.45 to 1.50 per cwt with red onions 10 per cwt cheaper f o b loading point Low grade onions from frosted pockets turn green soften sprout and are unfit for storage quoted at 1.10 to 1.15 per cwt here f o b
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Rochester
N. C
N. Y
Wisconsin Potato Show to Highlight Milwaukee Convention
Portage County farmers prep Big Potato Show exhibits for Milwaukee Nov 20 23. State growers shippers expect record turnout with senior leaders Lou D. Sweet J W Hicks Governor Phillip and industry officials speaking. Machinery displays and up to date equipment featured.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Navy
Michigan
Wisconsin Potato Growers’ Association
Potato Association of America
Wisconsin Certified Seed Potato Growers’ Association
Wisconsin
Lou D. Sweet
The
J. W. Hicks
Governor Phillip
Major 8S’ & Preston
Washington, D. C
John L. Jardine
A. M. Penney Company
Waupaca
K. K. Link
Bureau of Markets
Chicago
H. C. Cheyney
Railroad Administration
B. L., Richards
Utah Experiment Station
Butter market holds steady amid holiday effect
Chicago, Nov 15. Butter trades paused over the holiday with no business from Saturday to Tuesday. Opened Tuesday with inactive demand and steady prices. Outside orders showed some improvement while local consumption held up. Receipts: 6,734 tubs. Creamery extras 92 score 59?4c. firsts 88-91 score 56-59c. seconds 83-87 score 52-54c. standards 90 score and up 67-68c. ladles 41-44c. packing stock 37-38c. Market steady to firm, buoyancy lacking, mainly for immediate needs. Receipts 8,971 tubs. Prices advanced yet again by 1/4c across grades. Supplies light, demand good. Friday fully steady with brisk demand. Receipts 3,608 tubs.
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Chicago
New York Market Shows Strong Demand For Almeria Grapes
New York reports 32 600 barrels of Almeria grapes received this week with about 12 000 barrels sold at auction on Tuesday and Thursday. Market strength lifted prices with choice stock at 7 7 87% and fancy at 9 26. About 236 000 barrels are afloat and due to arrive by December 1. Last year saw 324 600 barrels received.
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New York
Almeria
Potatoes Free in Canada Under New Order
Ottawa on November 15 reports an order in council using reciprocal provisions of the U S tariff to place potatoes on the free list. The move impacts maritime provinces where large potato crops are produced for export.
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Canada
Ottawa
United States
Maritime Provinces
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NEW York Fruit and Produce Men
Julius D. Mabr
Chicago Trade Working
Trade Committee
F. E. Nellis
United Word
Gallagher
Advisory Council of Trade
de, Lamb
Devell
Department of Agriculture
Germany
Boston & Maine
Lexington
Liberty
Pittsburgh
United States Bureau of Markets
Morris Boss
San Francisco
West 111Th Street
Labili
Turkey
York State
Mach
Wisconsin Potato Growers Assn
Potato Assn. of America
Pomaito Dealers’ Assn
Stevens Point
Portage County
Mil.waukee
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