Freight Costs Crush Utah Peach Shippers This Year
Theo Carfield writes to The Packer and Utah Department of Agriculture detailing crippling freight rates for Utah peaches. He cites $450–$460 per car to Kansas City plus $90 refrigeration, compares California rates, and urges ICC action to align weights and costs with neighboring states. He notes heavy car weights cause bruising and losses, and urges coordination with utilities to boost Utah shipments East.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Kansas City
Theo. Carfiel
Carfiel
Morris
Packer
Utah ‘Department of Agriculture
Cedar City
Los Angeles and
Salt Lake
Lund
Los Angeles
San Francisco
California
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Colorado
Brigham City
Provo
Georgia Peach Growers Exchange Organized in Macon
Four hundred peach growers from across Georgia formed the Georgia Peach Growers Exchange to replace the Georgia Fruit Exchange. A charter was applied for in Superior Court and, once granted, the new body will be headquartered in Macon with 25 districts and several sub headquarters. The exchange will market agricultural products and supply machinery, with 7 percent of gross sales earmarked for expenses and refunds. permanent officers to be elected in November.
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Macbn
Georgia
Georgia Peach Growers’ Exchange
Georgia Fruit Exchange
Fourth National Bank of Atlanta
Macon
Fruit Exchange
Monticello
Gray
Haddock
Byron
Fort Valley
Perry
Marshallville
Montezuma
Americus
Shellman
Yat~enville
State of
Georgia Peach Growers Exchange
Sefray
Carlisle
M.felton Hatcher
Marshailville I
Thorniley Marietta Shipper Struck by Taxi in Pittsburgh
A. D. Thorniley prominent Marietta Ohio grower and shipper was seriously injured when struck by a taxicab near Pennsylvania Station as he crossed the street returning home. He was taken to Allegheny General Hospital with a fractured skull base and has not regained consciousness. Mrs Thorniley and Mrs West notified and arrived.
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Pittsburgh
A. D. Thorniley
Marietta
Thorniley
Pennsylvania Station
Allegheny General Hospital
Northside
Thornsley
West
hia/ feteter
Week's Lettuce Shipments Reported for Washington
Lettuce shipments for the week ending October 5 show 400 cars moved, up from 235 cars in the same week last year and 206 cars the prior week this year. The data reflect Washington shipments across major market channels and indicate a stronger seasonal movement.
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Washington
Little Change in Chicago Market for Wine Grapes
Market notes show minimal price shifts in Chicago amid harvest fret. California grapes arrive immature. distributors hold steady. Potatoes: buyers delay, yet inquiry rises. shipments fall below 1,000 cars daily as growers curb hauls. Wisconsin Minnesota and North Dakota harvests press supply. market ends steady with mixed Ohio and Rural No 1 prices.
New York Bans New England Christmas Greens
New York State bars all Christmas greens from New England this season due to moth infestation risks. The embargo, issued by the New York State Department of Farms and Markets, applies to shipments previously allowed into the state. New Jersey had also announced an embargo on New England greens on September 28.
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New York
New England
Ander
iNew York
State Department of
Farihs
New’ York
New Jersey
Embargo on Grapes Impacts New York Terminals
New York, Oct 5 There was little change in the railroad terminal scene for Western fruits this week as an embargo on grapes persisted. Railroads entering New York refused to carry grapes, with Hoboken nearly the only unload point without permits. The Erie moved substantial fruit to Old Dominion piers while the Pennsylvania shipped grapes to Chicago for Kearney Yards. Frank Heggeblade led efforts to persuade the Pennsylvanian to bring grapes to Pier 23. Under permits, shipments continue with about 400 cars of grapes at Eastern terminals by week’s end.
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New York
Hoboken
Erie
Old Dominion
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Kearney
Frank Heggeblade
Uo Pier 23
California
Grapes Scam Hits Local Dealers In Deposit Scheme
Rochester, Oct. 5. Local grape dealers fell for a new scam after receiving letters from pretend California dealers offering wine grapes in 20 ton lots at prices far below market. Several responders wired deposits totaling about 3000 dollars, then the suspects vanished. Police traced the wire to San Francisco.
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Rochester
California
Improvement In Potatoes At Chicago
Chicago reports little change in the juice grape situation as California shippers and local distributors note slow uptake in Chicago and surrounding trade. Buyers in the district await a late October break seen in 1822 but distributers doubt a similar drop due to mildew and lighter shipments. Eastern markets previously active for California grapes are now limited.
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Chicago
California
Grape Market Conditions—East Embargos Hit Prices and Maturity
Section AA notes East embargoes and oversupply with many cars arriving immature and mildewed. New York buyers have vanished. local prices vary from $1 to $1.60 per lug for Zinfandel and $0.80 to $1.10 for Muscats, roughly $15-20 per ton. Michigan Concords sell around $55 per ton. local 5-pound Concord baskets fetch 28-32c each and 16-pound baskets 65-80c per basket.
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East
New York
Chicago
Elwreen
Baen
Michigan
Ckrlot
Concords
Keep on Advertising in Public Utilities Outreach
The Doherty News reprints Henry L. Doherty and Company urging ongoing advertising for public utilities. It argues advertising sustains public interest and informs citizens, beyond merely driving demand, noting utilities must stay present in the public eye to support upbuilding and ongoing service.
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Dustry
Doherty News
Henry L. Doherty and Company
Pocatello
Produces Packer Advertises Free Sample Copy Availability
The Packer introduces a separate weekly newspaper The Produces Packer focused on market and trade news for dealers in eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
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Packer
National Apple Week Plans Spanning October 31 to November 7
Inter national Apple Shippers Association outlines a nationwide Apple Week starting Wednesday October 31 and ending Wednesday November 7. A 28 member general committee plus local panels coordinate observances. five silver trophies will honor cities by population. Notables include Herbert Cash chairing the effort and executives from New York Chicago San Francisco Des Moines Topeka Louisville Baltimore Kansas City St Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Hood River Seattle and Yakima among others.
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Fice
Phillips
International
Apple Shippers’’ Association
Herbert B. Cash
Rochester
Joseph Sicker
New York
N. Y
George Lasbury
Pittsburgh
G. A. Charters
San Francisco
Calif
R. J. Coyne
Apple Exports Hit New Highs Across Atlantic Markets
New York reports record apple exports as Atlantic ports ship 126,100 barrels and 124,000 boxes to Europe last week. Expect 160,000 barrels and 175,000 boxes this week with Nova Scotia sending about 40,000 barrels. Prices remain strong as England faces a weak fruit crop and Liverpool cables show high prices for Jonathan, Imperial, Baldwin, and other varieties.
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New York
Halifax
Montreal
Nova Scotia
Boston
England
Liverpool
Virginia
Jonathans
Kings
Davis
Ganos
Baldwins
Hemarle
Hudson River Kings
Oregon
Sonsville
Newtowns
Washington
Idaho
Jonathan and Delicious Sell Lower Prices At Yakima
Reports from Yakima show Jonathan and Delicious apples selling lower this week. Buyers pay about $1.15 per box for extra fancy, with C grade often traded. Growers note heavy movement, declining buying prices about 25 cents, and color issues reducing quality. later picks may improve color and reduce worm/sting percentages.
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Jonathan
Upper Valley
Eastern potato market steadies with firmer values
Telegram reports firmer prices for New York potatoes with Green Mountains and Cobblers showing strength. Maine Green Mountains and Cobblers demand steady as shippers pay for 165-pound barrels and 180-pound bags. Lehigh and Long Island markets show varied quotes. overall supply balanced but Cobblers remain ample in Maine.
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New
New York
Pennsylvania
Lehigh’ County
Abe
Long Island
Buekel
Long Islands
Maine
Green Mountains
New Chicago Auction Set to Open October 10 in Chicago
The F. O. B. Auction Company of Chicago plans its first sale on Wednesday October 10 at 2 30 pm in their new sales rooms at 108 West Lake Street. Sales continue daily at the same hour excluding Sundays and holidays. Ship pers, receivers and brokers show strong interest. The auction operates with government certificate inspection required for all cars sold and final sale upon presentation of the certificate. Cash is the usual payment, though reputable firms may arrange credit with the auction company.
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Chicago
F. O. B. Auction’ Company
West Lake Street
South Water
F. E. Nellis
jWhich
Nellis
Chicago Shippers’ Association
Louisville Branch Sets Path to National Convention
The Louisville local branch of the National League of Commission Merchants held its first regular meeting Tuesday night. Transportation and other planning were discussed, with a committee of Mark Denunzio, Harvey J Zwicker, and R L Scott appointed to arrange travel to the Jackson convention. Also noted are early market notes on sweet potato receipts in New York and Eastern Shore prices per barrel.
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Louisville
National League ‘of Commission Merchants
Mark Denunzio
Harvey J.zwicker
R. L.scott
Jackson
Cranberries Sell Well in Chicago Market
Chicago reporters note strong cranberry demand with rising arrivals. Early Cape Cod berries, including Black variety, fetch about 34 50 per box, signaling improving prices as shipments increase.
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Chicago
Cape
Denney & Co to Appeal Une or Charge Case Higher Court
The case, argued in municipal court in March, moves to strike the plaintiff’s claim as time barred under federal railroad tariff provisions. Denney & Co contends Sections 9 and 16 of the Federal Act govern accrual, while appellants argue the Transportation Act and Illinois limits create shifted timeframes. Attorney DeLaney asserts shipper versus carrier discrimination in limitations, noting three year federal period versus two year state period.
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Muncipal Court
Appellee
Railroad
J. V. DeLaney
Blum, Blum &, DeLaney
Embargo on fruits and vegetables in Pittsburgh
An embargo on fruits and vegetables was imposed in the Pittsburgh area amid transport concerns. Receivers expect changes by week’s end with several commodities to be released. early reports mentioned 33,000 pounds, later up to 45,000 pounds, signaling pressure on supply chains and a potential transportation crisis.
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Pittsburgh
Aia
Pete
Ohio
Bulle Minis Munris
Fresno Suit Accuses Santa Fe of Refusing Refrigerator Cars
Taylor Company sues the Santa Fe in Superior Court seeking 78,646.80 damages for failure to furnish refrigerator cars ordered to ship 609 tons of grapes from Minkler to markets across the United States. Plaintiff claims 162 cars were unavailable, 40 tons spoiled, and cars were distributed to others, with six separate causes of action and damages totaling over four million dollars including extra costs and punitive damages. Walter H. Sprague, LA attorney, assigns to Judge D A Cashin for trial.
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Fresno
Calif
Santa Fe Aga
Triet
Taylor Company
Superior Court
United States
Ttia
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Utah Department: of Agriculture
Georgia Fruit EX
New Exchange
Co-operative Law
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Simation U
Shere
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Dakotas
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Red River
South Dakota
Santa Francisco
KEEP
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Philps
Apple Shippers' Association
Apple
Yakima
York
New Chicago
Denney & GO
UNE
Higher Court
Finn
Hi Municipal
Sues Railroad
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