Potato men from across the country head to Chicago conference
A national assembly of potato men gathers in Chicago under the Interstate Commerce banner. Participants from multiple states convene to discuss industry topics and future collaboration.
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1928
Page
1
National potato conference set for December in Chicago
A major potato industry meeting will be held December 4 and 5 at the Palmer House Chicago under the Agricultural Council of the Central Western Shippers Advisory Board. Growers dealers and officials from across the country will discuss grades standardization marketing practices surplus elimination and a possible national organization to stabilize the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer House
The
Agricultural Council of Central
Western Shippers Advisory Board
Chicago
Agricultural Council of the Central Western Shippers Advisory Board
U. S
United States
Los Angeles Auction Sparks Terminal Market Rivalry
In Los Angeles a new Terminal Fruit Auction opens Monday at Central and East Seventh to challenge the Central Manufacturing District. Stanley K. Riddell heads the venture backed by California fruit trade interests and rail giants, with ongoing pressure from Southern Pacific and Santa Fe influence as both districts vie for perishables business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Down Town
Central
East Seventh Streets
Los Angeles
Terminal
Ai Strct
Terminal Market
California
Seventh Streets
Stanley K. Riddell
Southern Pacific Railroad
Santa Fe Railroad
M. Dodds
J. G. Robertson
United States
Kansas City
Chicago
H. E
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Kalkaska Produce Co. Placed in Involuntary Bankruptcy
Kalkaska Michigan November 23 The Kalkaska Produce Company was thrown into involuntary bankruptcy this week by petition of its creditors alleging insolvency. The firm has been under receivership since last July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalkaska, Mich
Kalkaska Produce Company
Apple Exports Reach High Weekly Totals
For the week ending November 17 exports of apples from the United States and Canada totaled 116,467 barrels and 468,653 boxes. Year to date exports stand at 1,718,799 barrels and 4,972,319 boxes, versus 1,148,982 barrels and 2,228,797 boxes at the same point last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Canada
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Onions Afloat for New York Arrive in Hatch Creek Tale
Cable advices report 300 cases 12000 half cases and 76500 crates of Valencia onions afloat for New York as of Thursday night. The shipment details reflect large maritime trade volumes affecting market supply and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Valencias About Over More Navels Moving From California
Los Angeles reports the Valencia orange deal near finished with about 100 cars shipped in the past week. Navels from Central and Northern California rose slightly while the state totals show 1,184 cars of oranges and 140 cars of lemons compared with the previous week’s 1,006 and 266. Southern California shipped 121 oranges and 135 lemons, Central California 1,088 oranges and 2 lemons, Northern California 48 oranges and 3 lemons. Since November 1, the new fiscal year, 2,139 oranges and 406 lemons have been shipped, totaling 2,595 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Valencia
California
Southern California
Central California
Northern
Plans Completed for the Presidents Special Train
Plans for the Presidents Special to the National League convention in Atlanta are complete. The Cincinnati branch of the National League of Commission Merchants organizes a special train led by J. L. Keach of Indianapolis. Invitations have gone to trade groups nationwide with Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis and Louisville among expected attendees. Reservations advised through Thomas J. Ryan at Flatow Riley & Co. in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
National League of Commission Merchants
National League
Atlanta
J. L. Keach
Indianapolis
Chicago
Cleveland
Columbus
Louisville
Gibson Hotel
Southern Railway
Thomas J. Ryan
Care Flatow, Riley & Co
East Front Street
League Board in Special Meeting at Pittsburgh
The advisory board of the National League of Com mission Merchants of the United States met at the William Penn Hotel Pittsburgh on Friday. Attendees included A. D. Hitz LeRoy J. Keach J. Earle Roberts E. L. Roberts Chester Franzell E. W. J. Hearty and R. F. Blair. The all day session opened about 9 am and adjourned around 9 pm discussing upcoming convention agenda and legislative transportation matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
National League of Commission Merchants of the
United States
William Penn Hotel
A. D. Hitz
Indianapolis
Ind
LeRoy J. Keach
Indianapols
J. Earle Roberts
Philadelphia
E. L. Roberts
Washington
Chester Franzell
E. W. J. Hearty
New York City
R. F. Blair
Cleveland
League
Frost Hit Imperial Valley Damages Honey Dew Crop
Frost struck Brawley California Sunday night causing major damage to unharvested Honey Dew, killing pea vine blossoms. About 80 percent of Honey Dew had shipped, while remaining early peas aged but vines remained largely unharmed. Vines could limit a second crop and the balance of Honey Dew may fail to materialize. The first frost in the valley last year occurred on the same date.
Produce Packer Weekly Sample Offered for Trade News
The Produce Packer announces a separate weekly newspaper carrying market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and related commodities. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
Borah Urges Special Session For Farm Relief
Senator William E. Borah urged a special session of Congress to consider farm relief legislation. He spoke before the National Grange in Washington and urged immediate action, arguing delay would ruin timeliness for 1929. Senator McNary pressed for passage at the coming session and warned against spring delays. The Grange debated railroad freight reform, highway transport regulation, air service expansion, and Marine Commerce support for farm marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
MecNary of
Oregon
Washington, D. C
Navy
William E. Borah
National Grange
Grange
Charles L. McNary
Orefton
Senate
The
Committee On Transportation
Gas Explosion Damages Pittsburgh Independent Auction
A gas explosion at the Pittsburgh Independent Fruit Auction on Thursday afternoon destroyed offices and the sales room, damaging about 15 cars of fruit and estimated losses around 25 000 dollars, with no injuries reported and most stock insured. The blast occurred after the sale ended, forcing three staff to crawl to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Frult
Paul B. Mitchell
Chester Franzell & Co
James McLaughlin
Edward Dannis
Rodgers Fined for Bad Check Charges in Washington County
C L Rodgers also known as C Lester Rodgers from Steubenville pleaded guilty in Washington County Court to two indictments charging issuing checks with insufficient funds. He was fined 200 dollars plus costs on the first indictment and placed on three years probation with Sheriff P J Way on the second, must honor all checks in the county. Three other indictments were not acted upon by Judge David H Thomas. The trial had been scheduled for November 21 but he could plead early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
C. L. Rodgers
C. Lester Rodgers
Steubenville
Packer
Washington County Court House
P. J. Way
Washington County
David H. Thomas
Rodgers
Mexican tomato shipments start from Nogales to Chicago
Nogales Arizona November 23 The first shipments of Mexican tomatoes left the border Monday six cars left Nogales bound for Chicago The weekly shipments will be made until the heavy movement starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Ariz
Chicago
Tomato shipments to Bahamas fall after September hurricane
In a report from Vice Consul J. Frank Points at Nassau to the Department of Commerce, U S tomato shipments for 1928 29 are seen totaling under 95 000 bushels due to the September hurricane. About 75 percent of Planters lost most plantings, with partial replanting. Shipments to New York expected to start mid November after delays, with most fruit moving from Nassau directly or via Miami to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
United States
J. Frank Points
Nassau
Department of Commerce
New York
Miami
Fla
Louisiana Vegetable Movement Gains Steam in New Orleans
New Orleans reports active shipping of green vegetables with 15 cars moved north last week. Shalots and carrots lead the movement from Violet district toward Linwood by December 19, about 2,000 acres planted in St. Bernard and Plaquemines for fall winter and early spring sales. Prices listed per 4 bushel barrel include shallots 4 dollars and spinach 7 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Violet
Linwood
St. Bernard
Plaquemines
Frost Wednesday Night Damaged Florida Truck Crops
Frost across Central and Northern Florida caused varying damage to truck crops on Wednesday night. Citrus fruit was reportedly aided by the cold for coloring and flavor, while vegetables in Polk and surrounding counties suffered losses including beans and peppers. Other towns reported light or no damage with temperatures near 28 degrees at Center Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Orlando
Fla
Center Hill
Buyers Urged to Leave Inspected Cars In Good Condition
New York November 23. R A Knowles president of the Fruit and Vegetable Brokers Association announced this week that the association has begun a national appeal by letter to buyers to leave cars inspected by them in good condition, especially cars diverted to other markets. The group cites careless or deliberate disruption of car contents as a recurring issue and seeks buyer cooperation to stop it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Knowles
The
Fruit and Vegetable Brokers’, Association
Gerrard plans New York trip for pipe organ purchase
Stephen A. Gerrard head of the S A Gerrard Co of Cincinnati and Mrs Gerrard visited New York this week. Gerrard, long a show place resident, is adding a music room to his Cincinnati home and came to buy furnishings including an enormous pipe organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Gerrard
New York
Stephen A.gerrard
S. A. Gerrard Co
Cincinnati
Gerrard
Potato Growers Visit Philadelphia Market
About 50 Lehigh county potato growers led by A. H. Hacker visited the Philadelphia market to learn how their potatoes are handled and to meet with dealers for direct information and acquaintance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lehigh County
A. H. Hacker
Discharged in Bankruptcy Joseph Vogel Former New York Jobber
New York November 23 Joseph Vogel once a fruit and produce jobber at 39 Little West Twelfth Street was discharged from bankruptcy on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Vogel
Little West Twelfth Street
Banks Win Two Keys In Eastern States Warehouse Case
New York court decisions favor First National Bank of Bridgeport and National City Bank in long legal fight over notes tied to the Eastern States Warehouse & Cold Storage collapse. The rulings affirm bank claims against Nathan Blackman & Co. and Thomas J. May Inc., affecting butter and egg dealers and cold storage operators nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eastern States Warehouse & Cold Storage Company
Springfield
Mass
First National Bank
Bridgeport
Nathan Blackman & Co
Blackman
Supreme Court
Thomas J. May, Inc
National City Bank
Holyoke
Supreme’ Court of
York
Bank
May Company
Court of Appeals
Boston
Connecticut
Missachusetts
Eastern potato market shows continued unsatisfactory conditions
New York Navy dispatch reports the Eastern potato trade dull with buyers seeking cheap stock and payers resisting price. Quality concerns abound from Long Island to Maine and Lehigh Northampton Pennsylvania stock. Shippers push for revised U S Grade No 1 to include large bright terms, while receivers oppose elasticity. Prices hover near or below prior levels with Maine stock selling around 85 to 90 cents per 165 pound barrel and baskets around 1.75 to 2.25 dollars per 180 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy
Long Islands
Maine
Pennsylvania
Lehigh
Northampton
Lancaster County
U. S
Harlem River
Potomac Freight Terminals Begin Water Street Market
Construction starts on a new wholesale and commission food market on Water Street Southwest to serve perishable goods. The Potomac Freight Terminals Company, with Pennsylvania Railroad, aims to add tracks and cold storage, linking rail, water and truck deliveries to a municipal fish market and regional farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. Cy
Water Street
Potomac Freight ‘Terminals Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fourteenth Streets
New Market
Berries In Houston Section Shows Strong Strawberry Crop
Harris county farmers report about 2,200 acres planted in strawberries this year. Plants in the fall received adequate moisture and are in excellent condition, signaling a favorable harvest outlook for Houston area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Navy
Harris County
Western Fruit Jobbers Plan Big Memphis Convention
Memphis plans hotly for the 25th annual Western Trust Jobbers Association convention set for January 22 to 25. Chicago secretary William Garfitt spent three days coordinating committees and promises one of the best gatherings. Entertainment highlights include a ladies focus and a golf tournament with above average prizes. Reservations pour in and a Rio Grande special will shuttle attendees to the Rio Grande Valley after the event, boosting attendance from the Northeast and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Memphis Truit and Produce Trade
Western Trust Jobbers’ Association
William Garfitt
Chicago
Garfitt
Memphis Trade
Rio Grande
Rio Grande Valley
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Board
Onions
Keach
League Board
Imperial Valley
Borah
Bahamas
Louisiana
Lakeland
Polk County
Sanford
Wauchula, Fla
Winter Garden
Eastern States Warehouse Company
New York Court of Appeals
Nathan Blackman, & Co
Thos. J. May, Inc
Caribou
Washington, D. Cy Market
Western Fruit
Big Memphis
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