Express monopoly seeks rate hike across regions
Shippers report the express monopoly asks from 12 percent in the South to 24 percent in the East, with the Interstate Commerce Commission hearings postponed to November 20. The American Railway Express Company leads the demand, while Southeastern Express resists any rate rise. Ohio Valley shippers prepare evidence for the Washington hearings, citing high rates harming business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio Valley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Nes
Rabinowitz Loses Trade Credit. Closes Kansas City Shop
Kansas City October 6 J L Rabinowitz a small local dealer has closed his doors owing the trade about 1000 dollars. Creditors include major houses and exact debt remains undetermined though records show a prior failure around 1890 1900 era with outstanding bad checks. Rabinowitz operated as J Lwitz Co and Rabinowi Rips amid changes while checks awaited honoring.
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J.L. Rabinowitz
Kansas City
J. L. Rabinowitz
Rabinowitz
J. Lwitz & Co
Rabinowi
New York Potato Prices Show No Improvement
New York reports light Maine potato receipts with no gains yet. Most supply comes from Jersey and Long Island, which ships heavily. Jersey Cobblers in 750-pound bags sell at 1.40 to 1.60, Giants at 1.20 to 1.40, poor stock 50 to 75 cents per 160-pound bag, Long Island 150-pound bags at 2.20, poor stock down to 1.
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New York
Maine
Jersey
Long Island
John Nix & Co. Remain in Western Deals
New York firm dismisses claims of exiting Far Western business. John Nix & Co. plans to strengthen California and Northwestern vegetable operations. Frank H Ecke will run Western affairs under his own name and continue friendly relations with the New York house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Packer
Frank H. Ecke
Los Angeles
John Nix & Co
California
Northwestern
Eckel
Pacific Coast
Jobbers Get Ready for 1923 Western Fruit Drobers Convention
Chicago date Oct 6 Preparations accelerated for the nineteenth annual Western Fruit Drobers Association convention to be held January 15 to 18 at the Congress Hotel Chicago C A Kerr named general local chairman with C C Wignall as hotel committee head Reservation details and hotel rates provided including options from single rooms to double rooms and with or without bath for attendees.
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A. Kerr
Congress Hotel
Chicago
Western Fruit Drobbers’ Association
C. A. Kerr
Kerr
West South Waters Street
Heavy Rot Damage Hits Steuben County Potatoes
Avoca Oct 6 heavy blight causes widespread rot in Steuben County potatoes. Tops in most fields killed, rot varying with weather and storage. some sprayed fields resist. Shipments may be smaller this October. new state and federal inspection office to operate from Avoca with inspectors certifying grade and condition at key shipping points including Bath Avoca Prattsburg Wallace Canisteo and Wellsville.
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Avoca
Steuben County
Allegany
Livingston
Federal
Departments of Agriculture
Territory
Bath
Prattsburg
Wallace
Cohocton
Atlanta
Wayland
Arkport
Canaseraga
Hornell
Whitesville
Canisteo
Cameron Mills
Andover
Wellsville
Rogersville
Perkinsville
Campbell
Peach Market Improves Slightly in New York Trade
York state continues sending heavy peach shipments to New York markets. Prices remain low though show modest gains this week with Elbertas in bushel baskets selling around 1.50 to 1.75 dollars. poorer fruit brings 1.10 dollars, while poor and rotten fruit trades as low as ten cents per basket.
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New York
York State
Elbertas
Wallace Talked Freight Rates and Farm Costs at Iowa Speech
Davenport, October 6. Secretary of Agriculture Wallace urged lowering high freight rates affecting farmers. He warned rates doubled postwar on farm crops and raised costs of living, while advocating further reductions aligned with crop prices. He stressed railroads must cover proper costs and provide fair returns without crippling operation.
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Davenport
Wallace
Produce Packer free sample copy offered to readers
The Produce Packer is a weekly newspaper dedicated to market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs. A free sample copy is available upon request.
Freight rates and farming interests clash over rail costs
The speaker argues that freight charges should not disadvantage buyers or farmers. He warns that shifting to higher horizontal rate methods harms agriculture and business, urging rates on farm products to fall without hurting transportation efficiency.
Cabbage Crop Shows Big Increase
Washington October 6 United States Department of Agriculture forecasts commercial cabbage crop at 90708 carloads. Harvested volume in 1921 was 34986 carloads. Acreage estimated at 134900 compared with 104400 in 1921. Average yield per acre 8.4 tons. 1922 yield 6.6 tons. Danish cabbage yield cited.
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Washington, DC
United States’ Department of Agriculture
Cabbage harvest and kraut production figures cited
The crop report notes 1921 cabbage movement totals by crop stage and state with 871 carloads in one line and Indiana 811 carloads. It cites kraut consumption estimates from about 9,700 acres and 80 percent of this from New York, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan, plus historical acre usage and mixed-carload movement nationwide.
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Indiana
New York
Ohio
Wisconsin
Michigan
Almeria Grapes Sell In Line With Last Week in New York
New York Oct 6 two sales of Almeria grapes this week 3375 barrels Tuesday and 11600 barrels Thursday. Quality on Tuesday good with prices steady to higher for extra fancy and fancy grades. Prices ranged fancy 5.25 6.50 extra choice 5 5.50 and choice 4.37 4.874 per barrel. Thursday sales small and buyers not keen as local trade dominated. Cargo sound and of good quality with extras 7.12 8150 and fancy 6.50.
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New York
Almeria
Puccia of Rochester assigns in favor of creditors
Rochester N Y October reports Puccia doing business as a fruit company assigns in favor of creditors with liabilities estimated from ten thousand to one hundred thousand dollars. Receipts from Michigan grapes show active demand with prices firm. Concords in four quart baskets sold readily at 29c and 12 quart baskets at 75 to 80c. Demand remained active with prices a bit stronger than a week ago.
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Anthony
Puccia
Rochester
N. Y
Fuplic
Pucca i
Michigan
Lawsuits Loom Over California Grape Deal Amid Shortage
Fresno and Lodi hotels buzz as buyers pay sky high California grape prices with $190 a ton for Alicante and $145 for Zinfandel while Eastern markets lag. Shortage of cars and railroad discrimination spark lawsuits, disputes, and frantic auctions as shippers, newcomers, and old timers scramble for limited freight, often with cars changing hands in minutes.
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Fresno
Calif
Alicantes
Lodi
Chicago
California
Con
Ae Ing
Taya
Northern cabbage market reports easing prices in Chicago
In Chicago on October 6 the market shows an easier feeling for cabbage and carrots as cold weather affects demand. Prices listed include Holland at 9 to 9.50 per ton and carrots around 4 to 6 per ton. Shipping points note shortages of refrigeration and limited supply as cars move goods forward.
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Chicago
Holland
Tarsit
Onion Market Showing Good Deal of Activity
Chicago dispatch reports a brisk onion market in September with many operators profitably trading. The note highlights renewed activity among onion handlers especially those who endured recent losses, reflecting a broad comeback in onion dealing and prices.
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Chicago
New York grape market remains firm amid strong demand
The New York grape market shows persistent demand for coast varieties. Auction on Monday through Thursday posted Alicante 5.10 6.20, Zinfandel 2.50 2.80, Muscat 1.75 2.76, and other prices. best table grapes fetched 3.25 4.10 per crate while poorer fruit brought 1.85 2.75. Street Concords weaker at 0.90 1.45 per 20‑pound basket as eastern grapes arrive in larger quantities.
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California
Alicantes
Funeral Held for William Gamble at North Presbyterian
The funeral of William Gamble was held Sunday at the North Presbyterian Church on the Upper West Side. A large turnout from the trade attended, with abundant floral tributes. Gamble, who died suddenly Friday morning of heart trouble, was a longtime produce merchant and president of a firm with strong ties to the ice trade.
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Gamble
New York
William Gamble
North Presbyterian Church
Upper West Side
Packer
Ice
The
Nin Ireland
York
Jam Gambie & Co
Emergency Rates Discussed by Railroads in Chicago
A Western trunk line committee met yesterday to consider emergency potato shipping rates. Idaho Utah and Colorado districts may be affected as carriers weigh for the next six weeks. Farms struggle to move crops amid shipping limits and high costs.
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Chicago
Anp
Trunk Line
Idaho
Utah
Colorado
Idaho Distributing Company Fails To Deliver Prunes
Idaho Distributing Company Boise run by W I Dougherty and C M Parr fails to deliver prunes, forced into pen market as Boise market advances. The outfit promotes brokerage only, cites 105 selling agencies, aims to place products for top cash prices, claims high margins for cash buyers, and avoids jobbers or resellers.
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Idaho Distributing Company
Boise
W. I. Dougherty
C. M. Parr
Shaw Building
Dougherty
Boise Ice and Produce Company
Parr
Equity Association
Hamilton
Mont
Equity
Great Falls
Caldwell
Idaho
Browers
Arket
Market Report Notes Peach Prices Across Regions
Fragmentary notes show peach prices varying by region with Eastern markets at about 1.50 to 1.75 per bushel, California peaches mainly around 75 cents, and Michigan prices extending into modest ranges. Dealers report a steadier but softer overall trend versus last week amid shifting stock levels in Colorado Utah Idaho markets.
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Chicago
Colo Utah
Idaho
Michigan
California
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Southeastern Express Company
American Railway Express Company
Bieber Yates
Southeastern
Barclay and Mullen
Interstate ‘Commerce Commission
Express Company
Ford
General Council
Secy. OF Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Rynhon F
Ordp
Avias
Faille
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