Injunction Block on Sherman Plan Victory for Cincinnati Firms
Leonard Crosset Riley and the S A Gerrard Company of Cincinnati won an amended bill of complaint in the District of Columbia Supreme Court reversing prior rulings and holding up the so called Sherman Plan of federal cooperation in the fruit and vegetable industry. The case challenges the Secretary of Agriculture action and will require new filings from Agriculture Secretary Jardine. Local Cincinnati lawyers H A Hightower J N Smith and J A Cantrel represented the firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Tasting Bailey
Supreme Court of District of Columbia
Washington, D. C
Tualley’ Bailey
Secretary of Agriculture
Opalec
Apples Supply Liberal as Prices Varied Across Markets
The Chicago apple market opened with modest demand and liberal supplies. Quotations covered Idaho Jonathans, Illinois Jonathans, Wisconsin Wealthies, and Michigan varieties with prices per bushel and per barrel, plus Wednesday auction box prices for Washington and Idaho stock. Crabapples showed moderate supplies and fair demand as Michigan baskets traded near the dollar mark.
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Chicago
Idaho
Illinois
Wisconsin
Jonathans
Grimes Golden
Michigan
Washington
King Davids
Colorado
Rome Beauties
Eastern Shore Potatoes Sent to Queen Mary in London
A barrel of Eastern Shore of Maryland sweet potatoes was consigned to Her Majesty Queen Mary of England at Westminster Palace London. The shipper states the potatoes were carefully selected and should reach London.
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Maryland
Queen of
England
Baltimore
Westminster Palace
London
Cold Storage Benefiting Farmers Amid Market Fluctuations
A reader questions middlemen’s gains from cold storage and argues storage stabilizes farmer income. The piece explains middlemen perform needed services, storing perishables to balance supply, while farmer cash sales depend on market swings. cold storage helps farmers obtain cash.
Potatoes on Chicago Market Show Slumping Quality
Receipts from Northern districts arrive muddy and decayed depressing prices though demand for good stock remains. Weather and frost risk in Idaho Minnesota Wisconsin and the Dakotas threaten late-season supplies. Car lot prices vary by condition with Idaho and Russet varieties quoted around two thirty to three dollars per cwt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
North Central States
Idaho
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakotas
U. S
North Dakota
Red River Ohios
Idaho Rurals
Colorado Brown Beauties
Produce Packer offers weekly market news for shippers
A sample edition of The Produce Packer is described as a weekly newspaper focusing on market and trade news for shippers and distributors of fruits vegetables and related commodities. It mentions coverage of butter hides wool furs and similar items and invites requests for a free sample copy.
Frost Mild In Northwest Apple Crop Report
Reports from Yakima Wenatchee Hood River and surrounding districts indicate minimal damage to apples from recent frosts with only light losses in lowlands. Growers fear potential fruit drop and reduced tonnage. potatoes vines were killed shortening late crop growth. Grapes onions and lettuce show scattered losses.
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Yakima Seys
Hood River
Saya
Yakima
Boise
Wash
Yakima Valley
Suit Tests Validity of Missouri Farmers Assn Contract
Charles C. Johnson, a farmer near Miller in Lawrence County, files suit in Mount Vernon seeking cancellation of the Producers Contract signed in 1926 and a $10 note. Perry T. Allen to represent. case set for January term. The action aims to test the contract’s legality and constitutionality amid past related suits and friction with independents.
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Springfield
Charles C. Johnson
Miller
Bro
Lawrence County
Mount Vernon
Missouri Farmers’ Association
Perry T. Allen
Allen
Mr. Allen
O. W. Ruark
W. T. Raeydon
Allen & Allen
Chicago Grape Market Shows Fair Conditions In October
Chicago markets report heavy grape supplies yet fair demand as cooler weather boosts orders. About 1 200 cars moved on Wednesday, Allicantes trading around 1 40 to 1 50, Black Malagas 1 35 to 1 45, Beat Muscats near 90c to 1 0, poor stock down to 76c. Michigan Concords arriving in volume with four quart baskets at 20 2c and 12 quart baskets at 50 82c.
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Chicago
Alicantes
Muscats
Michigan
Towles Joins Atlantic Coast Distributors
Dan Q. Towles, former president of the South Carolina Produce Association, has joined Atlantic Coast Distributors in Charleston. A longtime South Carolina farmer and vegetables producer, Towles helped organize the association and has now withdrawn to work with Atlantic Coast Distributors led by J. S. Mixson.
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Charleston
D. C
Dan Q. Towles
South Caroling Produce Association
Potatoes Moving From the Red River Valley Districts
Minneapolis Minnesota reports slow carrot potato trade this week with digging and shipping resuming. Most Minnesota shipments originate from the state portion of the Red River Valley as activity slowly returns.
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Red River Valley
Minneapolis
Minn
Sandsand
Minnesota
Potato market outlook dims as rain slows digging in sands
Growers report heavy rains delaying potato work and storage plans in sandlands and across the state. Dealers anticipate statewide digging next week if weather allows, with optimism from last year’s prices guiding storage expectations amid shifting demand and regional shipment figures.
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Twin Cities
Red River
Twin. City
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Estimate Freeze Damage In Rockyford District
Rocky Word Colorado October 1 The early freeze halted melon shipments except Harley Dews and killed late planted vines. Seed crops planted after June hail will yield light. Cucumber seed yield about 60 percent cantaloupe and watermelon seed 60 percent but Hendersons Bush and Lime bean yield will be good.
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Rocky Word
Colo
Harley
Henderson
Florida citrus under hurricane damage halt estimates
Redlands association reports Dade county may ship almost no fruit this season due to uprooted trees and damaged packing houses. Florida officials seek federal relief loans while Farm Loan Bank actions and new site surveys are planned with a report due around October 10. Exports data show U S and Canada apple movements for late September.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Redlands Citrus Growers’ Association
Homestead
Dade County
Jacksonvile
Florida
Jin
Park Trammell
Duncan A. Fletcher
Cooper
Farm Loan Bank
Farm Land Bank
Columbia
S. C
Special Land Bank
Aslington
Crop production estimates for Sept 1 1926 and 1925
Estimated 1926 and 1925 crops include apples 3 044 000 bus, potatoes 361 658 000 bus, peaches 65 636 000 bus, pears 25 113 000 bus, and sweet potatoes 78 704 000 bus. The data shows year over year changes with percentage differences.
Apple Time Nostalgia Poem by The Packer Staff
A reflective verse by Jay B. Iden recalls autumn orchards and preserved memories of apples. The speaker links fragrant cider and apple butter to childhood winters, family stories, and a fading ritual of gathering fruit, contrasting it with modern abundance at the store.
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Jay B. Iden
Packer
Western Nebraska potato crop hit by frost and cold
Western Nebraska reports early October frost and record lows injuring potato vines. Yield in dry land runs 65 to 75 bushels per acre, irrigated 160 to 200, with 50 to 75 percent normal overall. Seed stock shortages loom as field rejections rise and prices hold.
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Toy
Nebraska
Transfer of California juice grape trade to Kearney succeeds
New York dispatch reports the California juice grape trade moving from the Erie to the Pennsylvania Railroad. By late last week the shift is already drawing about sixty percent of California fruit to Pennsylvania yards at Kearney, with near double the car loadings versus the Erie.Receivers say dealings with Pennsylvania are more satisfactory and less bookkeeping intensive, while Erie routes require extra transfers to Croxton and Monmouth Street yards.
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New York
California
Trie
Pennsylvania
Erie
Kearney
Croxton Yards
Monmouth Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
Montgomery Street
Jersey City
Kearney Yards
Pennsylvania Road
Pacific
Erie Railroad
Jersey
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association of
New York City
Man Posing as Maljan Brothers Cashes Faulty Check
In Wheeling West Virginia a man naming Harry Maljan, claiming to represent Maljan Brothers of Los Angeles, cashed a worthless $20 check drawn on Citizens National Bank Cincinnati. The check was payable to Barry Maljan and signed by A Pitino. Maljan Fruit Company of Los Angeles denies knowledge of him and calls him an impostor.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Harry Maljan
Maljan
Maljan Fruit Company
Los Angeles
Bushala Broters
Harry’ Maljan
Vabout
Ohio
New York Grape Market Improves Amid Auction Strength
A weekly New York grape auction reports 186 cars of California table grapes and 400 cars of juice grapes sold. Black juice grapes and Zinfandels show strong demand. Malaga, seedless, Tokay, and Alicante lugs ranged from $0.65 to $1.80 per crate or lug, with various other varieties priced per crate.
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New York
California
Malagas
Alicantes
Cornichans
Carignanes
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General Finance Committee
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