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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1938
Page
1
Presque Isle Maine Sept 30 late estimates place Maine potato crop at not more than 40000 cars, about 10000 cars below last year. Most expect yields per acre well below last year by 20 to 25 percent, 60 to 70 percent of crop harvested and in storage, seed acreage down sharply to under 14000 acres.
Frank M. Stoll, secretary of Associated Southwest Country Elevators, spoke at the 42nd annual Grain and Feed Dealers National Association convention in Toronto on the growth of trucking competition. He warned that regulation burdens raise costs and advantage rivals who evade taxes, noting bureaucracy expands as one in seven workers are on the government payroll. He tied concerns to freight charges and rail dependence.
Announcement says Mrs. J. M. Earley resigns from American Fruit Growers Inc. as advertising and sales promotion manager effective October 1. She will be replaced by H. A. McCoy, formerly assistant. Earley cites a needed rest and has not disclosed future plans. Address shown as 5429 Potter Street, Pittsburgh.
The Packer reports plentiful potatoes onions and cabbage with overall favorable growing season across districts. Potatoes likely down from last year, Maine and North Dakota show declines, while onions may grow 5 to 10 percent above average. Cabbage crops rise sharply in New York Wisconsin Colorado and most states, with late rains improving outlook. total fall crop expected to be 35 to 40 percent above average.
Pocatello reports Idaho potato production this season likely lighter than last year but above the ten year average. State forecasted 27,675,000 bushels vs 20,520,000 in 1937 and 22,685,000 average. Acreage similar to 1937, but per acre yields reduced by leaf hopper damage and some blight. Movement projected at 27,000 to 28,000 cars, possibly 30,000 if prices justify moving stock. last year 32,000 cars. Continued on Page 10.
Shaw & Richmond Produce Company Inc, in St Louis, executed an assignment for the benefit of creditors after a board meeting. H J Vollmar, president, signed over to Oliver Blackinton of J M Ocheltree. Total liabilities listed at 13380 with 7788.18 in accounts payable. Assets not yet estimated. liquidation figure undetermined. The firm, founded April 4 1899, focused on marketing potatoes cabbage and onions.
Ottawa reports in September show expected potato production to exceed last year slightly. Cabbage crops improve with cooler September weather after July August heat, eastern Ontario prospects at 95 percent and western Ontario at 103 percent of last year. Manitoba reports onion crops similar to eastern Canada amid continued wet weather.
Minneapolis dispatch reports Minnesota potato crops smaller than last year with good quality in Red River Valley. Drought and grasshoppers reduced yields, notably Triumphs, while Cobblers and Ohios fared less well. Minnesota districts dig early and shipments stay ahead of last year as harvest progresses.
Grafton North Dakota September 30 potato digging started early with shipments already surpassing last year at the same date. By Monday 2 680 cars had shipped vs 2 508 last year, much moving to storage points rather than markets. Government says September yield about 8 750 000 bushels with some reports of larger yields. estimate likely accurate. Continued on Page 11.
Secretary Ickes said the rival Kansas City groups proposing separate wholesale markets in Kansas City Kansas and Kansas City Missouri must settle their differences before the Public Works Administ ration loan appeal. He noted the agency will not join the dispute, which centers on railroad and city official disagreements over market location. He added the PWA has other possible sites for funding.
The Packer thanks growers and shippers across the country for assisting in this week’s issue on crop condition and expected production of potatoes cabbage and otons. It also acknowledges advertisers whose patronage supports the edition.
Rochester N Y Sept 80 production of cabbage in New York state this season is much heavier than last year. September 1 estimates show domestic crop 112900 tons versus 60800 last year and Danish crop 209500 versus 136800. Heavy output depresses prices with FSCC buying for relief and most movement from July through March.
Fort Fairfield Maine September 30 Governor Lewis C Barrows defeated Barzilla W Clark governor of Idaho in a gubernatorial potato picking contest by four pounds with 201 pounds to 197. The event drew about 6000 growers shippers and townspeople and featured officials Guy Graham and Frank P Washburn. Governor Barrows will defend title next year in Idaho.
Harlingen Texas reports slow movement of citrus with only four rail cars moved through Wednesday and a fairly heavy early truck movement mainly oranges. Testing offices monitor maturity, with Marsh Seedless receiving go ahead signals but most fruit lacking required juice and sugar. Growers delay packing plants awaiting sufficient supply and favorable weather to avoid high harvesting costs. If conditions stay favorable, grapefruit and orange shipments could begin in mid October.
In Cleveland on Sept 30 a local trade meeting at Fruit Auction rooms debated truck shipments. Twenty six members attended as Sid Kyman was named chairman. A 22 to 4 vote approved excluding out of state fruit and vegetable shipments and itinerant truckers from hauling Ohio grown produce. A committee of Phil Comella Bill Nye and Ignatius Rini was tasked to draft resolutions for the Northern Ohio Food V Terminal Company directors and trade members to implement the plan, with action to be taken next Tuesday.
The New Jersey juice grape auction in New York on September 20 heard 11 cars offered with all varieties moving at lower prices. Alicantes averaged 1.07, Zinfandels 1.23, Muscats 1.20. The next day 18 cars were offered with Alicantes 1.09, Muscats 0.93, Zinfandels 1.16, Mixed Blacks 1.07. Total 29 cars versus 75 a year ago.
Chicago reports Hugh B. Tabb of Tabb's Potato Service and Tabb's Onion Service analyzes the 1938 potato and onion outlook. He notes U.S. potato production estimated at about 377.9 million bushels as of September 1, comparing favorably to last year and near the ten-year average, with most supply from the 18 late surplus states.
In New York on Sept 30, Beta fate last week saw M. R. Hoener elected president of Brown & Seccomb Fruit Auction Company Inc succeeding the late Robert S. MacCormack. R. C. Brown named vice president with W. W. Plummer as treasurer. board includes E. Coones as chairman, T. H. Thomas as vice president, R. C. Brown as vice president, and R. H. Thomas Jr. secretary. Hoener has over 30 years with the firm and strong ties to major fruit interests and local trade circles.
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