Fruit Market Prices Report From Chicago Market Week
Market notes show steady demand for fancy apples with No 1 stock selling at Jonathans 7.9 to 9.60 and Winesaps 6 to 6.50, with Grimes Golden 7 8, York Imperial 5 to 5.50. No 2 stock quoted at 2.75 to 6.60, mixed varieties in baskets 0.75 to 1.50, large Western boxes priced for Jonathans 3 to 3.25 and Winter Banana 3.50 to 3.75.
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Chicago
Fancy St
Ben Davis
Jonathana
Grimes
Delicious
Spitzenberz
Rome
Be Hard Hit Rowers and Hpppers of Be Hard Hit
Be Hard Hit rowers and hpppers are noted in a fragmentary line from a historical page. The text references rowing activity and a group described as hpppers, suggesting a local club or event near a waterfront. Details are sparse but the item conveys a brief civic record of sports-related names.
Pacific Coast Apple Market And Movement Report
A detailed report from the Pacific Coast on apple shipments from November 17 to 26 across Washington Oregon Idaho Utah and California, with freight rates and box sizes. It notes steady demand and quality concerns, and discusses grower frustrations over express rate increases and loss of package and estimated weight pricing. It quotes Texas shippers on the impact of block express rates and urges relief to protect investments and labor.
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Pacific States
Washington
Oregon
Utah
Idaho
Nia
Uel
California
Washingston
Rome
Yakima-Vailey
Arkansas
Spokane
Wash
Labo
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
Express
San Benito
Lareco
Fort Worth
Express Company
Laredo
San Antonio
St. Louis
Thanksgiving dressed turkeys disappoint New York trade
In New York the Thanksgiving dressed turkey market collapsed with buyers scarce and prices sliding. About 26 cars moved to freezers amid weak demand. early prices ranged around 45c to 43c for fancy stock, with most turkeys selling 40c or lower and iced stock around 35c. Live poultry shipments aimed to capture the rush, with Tuesday–Wednesday sales driving a congested market as turkeys fared best in marketable condition.
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New York
Regeivars
Texas
Middle West
Virginia
Long Island
Idve Poultry
Chicago Poultry Market Shows Break
The live poultry market in Chicago showed activity early in the week with liberal receipts and strong shipping dealer demand. Prices varied by item with declines midweek as stock carried over, followed by a fair trade and further weakness Friday amid mixed receipts.
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Chicago
Improved Tons in Onions in Chicago Market
In Chicago on November 29 the onion market shows little price change but firmer sentiment among dealers. Prospects of cold weather and fully stored stocks boost confidence. Reds and yellows trade near 1.40 dollars per cwt fob Indiana and Wisconsin as Thanksgiving week movement remains light.
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Chicago
Indiana
Wisconsin
Cabbage Market Shows Improvement In Wisconsin Stock
Chicago reports the cabbage market in better condition after six weeks with Wisconsin growers largely in storage. Traders caution held stocks may cap price gains, with 2000 carloads still on hand. Sales this week ranged 18 to 22 dollars a ton f o b shipping point, most at 20 or higher, some as high as 24.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Amendments to Storage Egg Regulations Amended
Special to The Packer reports the U S Food Administration revised Rule 3 and Rule 10 governing cold storage eggs. New limits set commissions at four percent, with resale margins tightened and requirements for cost statements. Restrictions on inter trading stay strict, with authorizations only in extraordinary cases and prompt reporting of emergency shipments.
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Washington, D. C
United States Food Administration
Consignora
Improved Trade in Citrus Fruit Market
In Chicago on Nov 29 trade in citrus fruit showed some improvement though ample supply kept prices steady. Florida grapefruit 46 to 80 count sold at 24.25 per box while California lemons brought 4.50 to 5.26. Florida limes 75c cartons. orange boxes 7.50 to 8. Florida russet oranges 126 to 200 count 3.60 to 5.50. pineapple variety 3. half cases of tangerines 2.765 to 3.50. Satsumas 2.25 to 2.75.
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Chicago
Florida
California
Strapping Rules Urged for Used Egg Cases
Washington Nov 29 The United States Food Administration warns shippers against reusing egg cases without proper strapping. The rule applies to both fresh and cold storage eggs and requires iron wire or wooden straps on sides bottom and at each end of reused carriers.
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Washington, D. C
United States Food Administration
Outlook for Apple Export Business Expands
London and New York reports indicate a growing apple export market with reduced red tape. Blanket licenses will be issued to regular exporters based on prior year volumes, ensuring steamship space and favorable prices abroad. Canadian authorities report permit systems and limited imports to the United Kingdom with set rates per barrel and per box.
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New York
Coort
Packer
London
Food Administration
United States
Wayne N. French
International
Apple Shippers’ Association
Simons, Shuttleworth & French Company
French
Ottawa
Canada
C. W. Baxter
Department of Agriculture
Liverpool
British Ministry of Food
Montreal
United Kingdom
Ontario
Nova
Food Rules to Be Rigidly Enforced in Armistice Era
Washington D C November 29 The United States Food Administration announces that armistice does not annul its regulations. Modifications may occur but margins of profit and hoarding restrictions remain in force and will be strictly enforced.
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Washington, D. C
United States Food Administration
Food Administration
First New Orleans Vegetables Arrive in New York
Two cars of New Orleans vegetables reached New York this week as the first arrivals on the market. They arrived in good condition and found a ready outlet at good prices with shallots at 2 1 2 cents per bunch, lettuce at 8 dollars per barrel, chicory between 4 and 4 50 per barrel, and escarole at 3 to 3 50 per barrel.
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New York
New Orleans
California Vegetable Movement shipments tally for week
Daily shipments of vegetables from Southern California for the seven days ending November 26 are listed. The week shows 9, 9, 24, 37, 12, and 9 cars on respective days, with a year-to-date total of 9 649 cars since January 1.
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California
Los Angeles
Investigation Into High Food Prices Under Federal Probe
United States District Attorney Charles F. Clyne announced a broad federal inquiry into high food prices. Assistant District Attorney Frederick Dickinson leads the probe, aiming to report findings to the grand jury next week. The investigation targets wholesale and retail profit margins amid food administration policies.
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Chicago
United States
Charles F. Clyne
Frederick Dickinson
Federal Grand Jury
Clyne
Horace C. Gardner
Illinois Food Administration
Lst
Winter Truck Crops in Various Shipping Sections
Washington reports the weekly truck crop estimate from the Bureau of Crop Estimates. Bartow Florida will have about 300 acres of cabbage moving January 15 to February 1. Manatee county acreage 750 to 800, Coleman 600, Mobile begins December 1 with 75 percent plantings. Beaufort plans normal lettuce plantings with transplanting in a month. Florida lettuce acreage is down. movements peak January to February. stock is moving.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Bartow
Fla
Manatee County
Mobile
Ala
California
Beaufort
S. C
Florida
Memorial Notice of Ferdinand Wallerstein Killed in Action
Ferdinand Wallerstein, 27, manager of the poultry department at Daniel P Boehm Inc, was killed in action September 28 while serving with the 107th New York Infantry. News reached his father in New York on November 29.
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Ferdinand Wallerstein
New York
Boya
France
Daniel P. Boehm, Inc
Washington
Ferdinand
Young Wallerltein
107Th New York Infantry
Express Tariffs Push Freight Costs Higher Across Regions
The piece notes rising express tariffs with a 80 pound vegetable crate moving from Texas to Fort Worth at a rate 1.30 dollars, 17 cents more to St. Louis. Government takes control of American Railway Express Company, with plans for further rate increases to raise 24 million dollars revenue, as announced by Mr. McAdoo.
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Laredo Fort Worth
St. Louis
Fort Worth
Texas
American Railway Express Company
Adams, American
Wells Fargo
Southern
Rector General of Railroads
Express
McAdoo
Reopen Petition Aims to Challenge Refrigeration Case
Chicago November 29 A petition to reopen the Refrigeration Case 1 C C Docket 7969 is being prepared by counsel for the National Poultry Butter and Egg Association and will be filed with the commission in Washington within a week or ten days. The association asks intervenors not to dismiss the complaint and many identified with the case will stay involved until a final disposition.
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National Butter, Poultry and Egg Association
Chicago
C. C
National Poultry, Butter,and Egg Association
Commission
Washington
Esseociation
Indiana
Ohio
Potomac
New Orleans Truext Movement Sees Veggie Prices Hold Steady
Home grown vegetables arrive freely in New Orleans with generally good quality except for head lettuce, which remains scarce and ordinary. Prices stay firm: head lettuce $5 per sugar barrel, $1.50 per hamper. endive $33 per sugar barrel. white radishes $6, beets $4, turnips $4, mustard greens $3. okra $4 per hamper. cucumbers $2 per dozen. overall shipments rising with favorable weather.
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New Orleans
National League of Commission Merchants grows influence
New York November 29 The National League of Commission Merchants shows progress toward major national stature. Robert S. French general manager of the League was installed as first vice president of the New York Traffic Club at the club's annual meeting at the Waldorf Astoria. Ralph Stubbs, GM of American Sugar Refining Company, heads the club which has about 1400 members from top traffic and industrial management in the city.
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New York
National League of Commission Merchants
Robert S. French
Cranberries Continue Firm in Chicago Market
Cranberry prices held firm in Chicago as Thanksgiving trade ended. Supplies were not heavy with two thirds of the late crop sold. Dealers expect higher prices soon due to strong demand for sound fancy fruit and increased government sugar allowances. Cape Cod Early Black quoted at 7.9 dollars, fancy Late Howes 10, Late Red 8 to 9, other fancy varieties 8 to 10.
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Chicago
Onion Sets Now Freight Classification Change
The Packer reports an error in a recent issue and states onion sets are now shipped first class like seed for planting. This speeds delivery and allows entry through embargoes that third class would not permit.
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Chicago
Packer
Potato Market Shows Softer Movement Despite Holiday Tone
Chicago traders report a steadier potato market during Thanksgiving week with no sharp rise but firmer price levels. Local demand improves while outside buying remains limited as shipments from shipping sections decrease and growers hold stocks under cover.
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Chi ~Cago
Chicago
Owever
Rapaire
Ead
Minnesota
Nebraska
Easy Tone in Potato Market in Minnesota
Minnesota potato traders report a draggy week with slow demand amid mild weather. Prices slipped with limited movement, while some expect a market lift if a cold snap reduces supply and boosts home storage demand.
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Minnesota
Minneapolis
Boosters Minstrel Show Impresses With Rehearsals
Chicago November 29 The Boosters minstrel cast advances in quality after two rehearsal sessions this week with two weeks to go. Charles Godding and Charles Kerr promise extra numbers that will boost the program, and the Louis XVI room at the Sherman Hotel on December 16 is set for a lively event.
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Chicago
Charles Godding
Charles Kerr
Sherman Hotel
Free Time Reduced on L C L Shipments
Baltimore November 28 dealers learn the free time limit on less than carload lots will be cut by 24 hours to curb accumulations and congestion. Railroads previously allowed 48 hours. starting December 17 the limit becomes 24 hours.
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Balimore
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Pacific Coast
Deak
R.S. French
N. Y. Traffic Club
Cranberries
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