Fruit Shippers Press for Relief at Louisville Hearing
R G Phillips secretary of the International Apple Shippers Association and W L Wagner of Chicago testified before Commissioner McChord in Louisville arguing for tighter control and quicker return of refrigerator cars to serve perishable products. They cited fleets idled by rain and frost and warned that delays risk ruin for fruit growers in Washington Oregon and elsewhere while urging immediate ICC action and stricter car usage rules.
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R. G. Phillips
International Apple Shippers’ Association
W. L.wagner
Chicago
McChord
Louisville
International Apple Distributors’ Association
Western Fruit Jobbers' Association
National League of Commission Merchants
William L. Wagner
Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission An Hor
Apple
Phillips
North
Northwest
W. D. Tidwell
North Yakima
Wash
Hood River
Ore
Spokane
Ash
Watsonville
Calif
Tee
Corriers
Washington
Wagner
Wenstches
North Central
Oregon
Wenatchee District
Great Northern
Ines
Ance
Western Fruits at Auction in Chicago
Western fruits drew fair offerings in Chicago auctions with modest price changes. Listings show grapes Emperors and Tokays, apples Washington and Colorado Jona thans, winter Nellis pears, and green fruit items across Central Fruit Auction Company and Green Fruit Auction results, with variations by day and region.
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Chicago
Uim
California
Washington
Colorado
Central Fruit Auction Company
Kieffers
Jonathans
Otterings
om _ Californie
Ree Te
Cornichons
New York Poultry Men Decide to Disband
New York November 17 five poultry groups formed to make money but the bodies agreed this week to dissolve at the urging of District Attorney Swann who had been quietly probing the poultry trust. Harlem Bronx Fourteenth Street Brooklyn and Kings County live poultry associations signaled dissolution. two Brooklyn groups joined voluntarily though outside Swann’s direct jurisdiction.
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New York
Swann
William L. DeFord
Charles Ss. Whitman
Old Poultry Trust
Harlem & Bronx
Federal Probe Into High Cost of Produce
Washington officials announced that a federal probe into the high cost of living will begin, focusing on food prices. The Department of Justice plans a close scrutiny of middlemen, likely excluding retailers for now and concentrating on wholesale brokers and commission merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Justices
Department of Justice
Corrected Storage Egent Holdings in Four Markets
The Packer corrects earlier errors in Urner Barry storage figures for New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia and related markets as of November 1. Figures show New York 602000 cases vs 804006 last year. Chicago 1200000 vs 1080000. Philadelphia 148000 vs 185000. Boston 217020 vs 230000. additional freezer holdings in York and Boston revised with changes in 316200 and 266900 vs 200 and 203420 respectively.
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Egent
New York
Urner-Barry
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphi
York
Philadelphia
Wisconsin cheese market breaks records on local boards
Sheboygan Wis November 17 The cheese market rose again with prices on oval country boards up 2 to 36 cents above last week. Spring Green Dairy Board sold all Daisies at 2511 2 cents. Plymouth and Appleton boards listed Twins, Cheddars, and Longhorns with varied quotes as traders speculate.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Oval
Spring Green
Plymouth
Appleton Cail
National Butter Meet Opens in Minneapolis Convention
National Creamery Butter Association held sessions in Minneapolis Minnesota during a mid November week. Prominent trade figures attended as I H Frandsen of Lincoln Nebraska spoke on cream grading and other topics were addressed throughout the opening day sessions.
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Minnepolis
Minneapolis
Minn
National Creamery Butter Association
Itberg
Cokato
I. H. Frandsen
Lincoln
Neb
Frost Hits Florida Friday Morning Thaw Delayed
A cold wave moved through Florida causing frost in northern and central regions, down to Sanford. Readings in Jacksonville 33, Gainesville 40, Orlando 38, Bartow 38, with damage limited to tender vegetables and unclear extent for a few days.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Sanford
Gainesville
Orlando
Bartow
California Shipments Rise as Vegetable Exports Grow
California vegetables moving over Southern Pacific and Santa Fe lines reach 287 and 164 cars respectively since November 1, totaling 451 cars for the season. Daily shipments show a week of heavier activity, with 9 to 15 November figures ranging 31 to 63 cars. California straw berries sell steady at about 25 cents a pint in Chicago, while fresh figs bring similar prices with strong quality and slightly improved demand.
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California
Los Angeles
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Chicago
Western Rate Hearing Set for December 2 in DC
The Interstate Commerce Commission fixed a hearing for December 2 on proposed freight rate increases by Western Trunk Lines. The case involves almost all westbound transcontinental traffic and is centered in Washington, with Kansas City linked as a related note.
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Washington, D. C
Western Trunk Lines
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas City
Somers Charged With Illegally Coloring Oleomargarine
John Somers of 2918 South Union avenue was arrested on a charge of illegally coloring and keeping oleomargarine. He was arraigned before United States Commissioner Mark Foote and held in bonds totaling 1500 dollars.
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Ojco
Chicago
John Somers
South Union Avenue
United States
Mark Foote
Market notes on egg futures and prices in active trading week
The report details a firm, rising market for eggs with February through April firsts and extras traded on the board. Prices moved up with early quotes around 6c to 8c for fresh firsts, while April delivery and options showed varied bids. Receipts totaled 3,171 on Friday as buyers showed strong interest and storage stock quoted around 53 34c.
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Panesers
Tava Prils
Yee
Watt
Aac Ierances
Sic
Biyer
Egg Market Sharp Rise Marks Press Egg Market
Sharp advance in egg prices noted with scarce supply as receipts fall. Fresh eggs hit 36 3 4 cents, First April 24 5 8 cents. Export demand and storage stock help push prices, trade active despite weak consumer demand. Local buyers show bullish sentiment. some speculate $200,000 potential profit.
Citrus Auctions Opens Week With Large Orange Sale
The Citrus Auctions week started with heavy offerings led by four cars of FP oranges including California lemons and grapefruit. Prices showed varied movement with West Coast Brights and Golden types trading from about 2.05 to 3.23 per box, while Florida orange and grapefruit lots moved lower as the market adjusted.
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Iago
California
West Coast
Phillips Brights
Lake Dora
Florida
Ovys
Egrapefruit
Qapefruits
Florakist
Indian River
Carrights
Pyies
Wropes
Poinciana
Bright
Floralist
First Cold Spell Revives Chicago Potato Market Action
Chicago November 17 weather’s first cold snap renews potato trade with outside buyers scarce and prices 10 to 20 cents higher than last week. Receipts remain light due to refrigeration car shortages, quality varies, and demand leans to good stock while poor lots move slowly. Weather and loading constraints keep shipments tight across regions, with steady but cautious activity through the week.
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Chicago
Wade Sai
Michigan
Dakota Ohios
Minnesota Ohios
Dakota Stock
Wisconsin
Weater
Mana
Largest Cargo of Almeria Grapes Arrive
New York reports the steamship Ariyonian delivering 93 000 barrels the largest Almeria grape cargo yet received. The week saw mixed quality with sound lots at a premium while other grades dipped. Demand remained strong for fancy fruit as sales extended into midweek with prices ranging from about 4 50 to 6 50 per barrel and lower for poorer grades.
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New York
Almeria
Ariyonian
Seibert
Apple Exports and Federation Meet in Chicago
Apple exports from all American ports for the week ending last Saturday totaled 80,601 barrels, down from 85,261 a year earlier. In Chicago, the American Federation of Organized Producers and Consumers will convene December 18 at the Fort Dearborn Hotel, aiming to unite farmers for stronger collective action a year after its formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple
New York
Federation
Chicago
American Federation of Organized Producers and Consumers
Fort Dearborn
Railroads blamed for car shortage in index news
Nationwide trade notes on railcar shortages hit multiple markets. Chicago egg and potato markets face strain while California cold wave and Texas frost affect produce. Minnesota and Wisconsin markets report shifts in storage and pricing amid fresh regulatory mentions.
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Chicago
California
New York
Wisconsin
Texas Trade and Make
Towa
C. C. Garrett
Severe cold wave hits California citrus belt
News reports from November 13 17 describe a very cold snap across central and northern California fruit belts with temperatures down to 4 degrees above zero in Lindsay Tulare County and 27 in Pomona. Officials warn damage may emerge in 10 14 days but some areas report frost and wind damage to fruit on trees and on the ground while celery lettuce and other vegetables show minimal harm.
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Los Angeles
California
Lindsay
Tulare County
SM. Guthrie
J. A. King
Riverside
Pomona
West Riverside
Sacramento River
Orange Counties
Fullerton
Garden Grove
Frost Ends California Deciduous Fruit Harvest Early
Sacramento reports frost cuts short the California deciduous fruit harvest of 1916. A drop below freezing Tuesday night ended picking as frost disrupted the season, with the cold spell arriving unusually early after a period of late activity. Continued on page 6.
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Calif
Sacramento
Chicago Butter Market firm and higher
Chicago butter market shows rising prices across grades with reduced receipts and stronger demand. Storage butter and export trade bolster gains as fresh stock thins. valley extras scarce and prices lift, while 90 point storage firsts fetch higher quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Turkeys in Central States
A compact note outlines turkey movements and markets in the central states. Mentions regional activity in Ohio and surrounding markets with reference to seasonal demand and supply dynamics affecting Butterfat in Kentucky and Cleveland trade areas.
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Gouverneur Board
Brockville
Salamanca
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Tivni
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Fred Lawson
Robert Warren
M. O. Buckley
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Harry Bart
Dillon
Phillips Produce Company
Kidder
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W. T. Seibsls
Ohio
Ohio Valley
Clark
Ohio Valley Butter Company
Memphis
Isaac A. Weil
Anderson Produce Company
H. E. Duke
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