Intercity Demurrage Rules Probe Draws Conference
A New York meeting of K G Phillips D Tidwell and others from the Apple Shippers Weather Fruit Jobbers Merchants and Merchants League discussed proposed demurrage charges on refrigerator cars and marked fruit packages. The group pledged vigorous opposition and agreed to cooperate with the Agriculture Department to avoid future burdens on growers shippers and dealers. Tidwell heads to Chicago and Lips returns to Rochester after the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Interstateommerce Commission
K. G. Phillips
Apple Shippers’ Association
D. Tidwell
Weath Fruit Jobbers’ Association
R. 5Uch
Fations
Commission Merchants
J. C. Lincoln
French 9
United States Department of Agripitore
Tidweli
Chi
den- Pr
Illipa
Ochester
Offer Apples for Cotton Trade Promises South Market
Martinsburg West Virginia October 16 1900s secretary of the mercial Club and Rothwell Co large apple shippers discuss exchanging apples for cotton. Correspondence with commercial associations across the producing state and firms elsewhere suggests a shift to cotton trade. Berkeley County holds about 400000 barrels of apples ready for market with the south as the natural market. Orchardists express willingness to trade for cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Martinsburg
W. Va
An W. Stewart
Mercial Club
Rothwell ,Co
Berkeley County
New York Butter Market Reports Mixed Week Receipts
Markets show steady opening with low trading and mixed creamery prices. May 1 to date receipts reach 1,372,689 tubs versus 1,93,711 last year. weekly imports 1,578 with Copenhagen stock shipments of 1,617 boxes and 72 cases. Prices vary from 26 to 32 cents for creamery grades, with 92 score extras announced to begin Friday.
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New York
Suraday
Owever
Copenhagen
Ely
Campaign to educate Chicago on eggs through ads
In Chicago on October 16 the egg trade starts a publicity drive in daily papers to inform consumers about cold storage, saw and fresh eggs. A $1500 subscription funds the campaign while exhibits by Stanley Sanitary Manufacturing Co aim to showcase Poultry feeding batteries at the Chicago poultry convention on October 28 and 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sun
Saint Johne
Mich
Stanley Sanitary Manufacturing Com Pany
Thie City
Plans for League Meet in Detroit in January
Detroit officials outline plans for the National League of Commission Merchants annual meeting set for the second week in January at the Statler Hotel. Committees organized include Hotel, Banquet, Program and Advertising, Souvenir, Entertainment, Finance, and Reception. A banquet will precede the event to review progress and arrange for visiting ladies and first class accommodations.
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Detroit
Mich
National League of Commission Merchants
Statler
New York
J. T. Kyte
Chas
Matt
Vincent McDonnell
Fays
Fred Stratman
Geo. J. Colling
J. M. Smith
F. M. Baldwin
Fred Brown
H. P. McDonnell
Robt. Rudd
J. D. Wiley
Wm. Lane
EB. F. Rush
Edward Read
Chas. Brown
8. P. Reynolds
Burt Harris
Geo. L. Collns
Chas Matt
Frank Wine
Robt
Rudd
Vintent McDonnell
Sone Matt
Louis Read
Ro Beda
W. 8 Troop
A. W. Langridge
J .Finance Committee
C. J. Matt
K. P. Reynolds
Edw. Read
Apple Exports Rise Across All Ports In Week
Apple exports from all American ports for the week ending last Saturday totaled 183 055 barrels, up from 107 940 a year earlier. New York shipped 60 744 barrels, Boston 49 669, Montreal 31 542, and Halifax 48 000, with demand described as active though refrigeration limits prompted pre-shipment arrangements.
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New York
Boston
Montreal
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Cabie
Ben Davis
Hudson Rive River
Baldwins
American Portain
Hudson River Baldwins
Albermarle
Tonstivade
Wea
Yorks
Chicago Citrus Market Slows Yet Steady Demand Checks Prices
Chicago stock market notes a steady tone as cooler weather boosts demand for citrus with moderate receipts. California lemons remain scarce and strong at about 4.70 per box, Rhode Island and Florida fruit steady, Valencia oranges firm, grapefruit well bid, Cuban boxes around 8.50 and Isle of Pines stock priced around 2 to 3.
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Chicago
California
Isle of Pines
Florida
West Indies Fruit Deal Expands Shipments to Markets
Kansas City reports that the Fruit Dispatch Company will now offer crates of melons, fruit, and pineapples in addition to bananas. Arrangements allow outbound cargoes from the Isle of Pines and Bermuda to reach New Orleans and Atlantic markets, with marketing on commission. Unclear wording notes ongoing cargoes and Cuban Isle of Pines fruit increasing the company’s prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Fruit Dispatch Company
Ne Nited Company
Benthern
Isle of Pines
New Orleans
Atlantic
Fruit Disatch Company
Fruit Dicpatch Company
Grape Market Report in New York Oct 16
About 10 700 barrels of Rio frepes were sold on Tuesday with generally poor quality and little stock to re ship yet the market closed higher. No fancy fruit offered extra choice sold 3 to 3 87% while choice ranged 2 50 to 2 75 and poor stock 750 to 2. Receipts for the period show 184 650 barrels in October and 180 075 barrels year to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imeria
New York
Poultry Dealers Meet Opens in Chicago October 26
Preparations for the National Poultry Butter and Egg Association convention in Chicago are nearly complete at the Hotel Sherman. A large attendance is expected from across the United States and Canada with an emphasis on a lively program, new membership amendments, and a banquet on October 26 priced at two dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Poultry, Butter and Egg Association
Sherman
Desser
Shippera
McNeill
Executive Committee
Canada
United States
Association
Ogden Building
Lake and Clark Streets
Bennett
Union Steel Screen Company
Albion
Mich
Pana Poultry Company
Pana, Il
P. E. Sharpless Company
Philadelphia
Loeb, Cooney & Loeb
W. J. Bilis & Co
Train for Poultry Men Special to Chicago
New York to Chicago special train for the National Poultry Butter and Egg Association convention departs October 24 at 5 30 PM from Grand Central. It will join the Lake Shore Limited with about 12 cars and 125 merchants aboard. E F Overk of the New York Central oversees reservations and the Albany stop adds three Boston cars. Diners, a buffet car and an observation car are included.
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Chicago
New York
National Poultry, Butter and Association
Sherman Hotel
New York Central
Grand Central Station
Lake Shore Limited
E. FE
Albany
Boston
Cranberries Slower Movement Across Markets
New York reports light cranberry movement from eastern stations with a dull two week market though signs of revival appear. Cape Cod expects about 60 cars this week with early blacks at 4.50 per barrel and Jersey late reds at 6.00 fob loading. Wisconsin Badger brand yields around 5.50 per barrel, New York prices about 4.60 to 4.80 with weak demand.
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New York
Cape Cod
Jersey
A. A. Chaney
American Cranberry Exchange
Chicago
Wisconsin
Badger
Cabbage Market Active in Chicago Trade This Week
Chicago dealers report active cabbage movement with shipments from Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota. Prices ranged up to 8?9 per ton f o b loading station and farm prices from 5 to 7 per ton. Local operators expect ample supply and liberal movement into warehouses if prices stay reasonable.
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Chicago
Beny
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
York State
Bond Acquittal Ends Long Bank Embezzlement Case
A criminal case charging embezzlement from a bank related to egg billing was dismissed with a not guilty verdict by the Attorney General. The battered record showed prior convictions and lengthy appeals, with a Supreme Court reversal cited in a dragged out sequence that stretched over several years.
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Concent
Bond
Supreme Court
Fenze
Draga Ond
MSR
Dull Poultry Trade Reflects Thanksgiving Slowdown in Chicago
Chicago poultry market shows uneven arrivals with strong demand for good stock, but poor quality stock dragged. Turkeys sell 12 to 16 cents, fowls steady when heavy but easy for small hens, springs in good demand with prices rising to 13 14 cents. Receipts vary through the week with firmer prices late as offerings clear.
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Chicago
Apple Market Active in Chicago Receipts and Movement
Chicago arrivals showed quality receipts and a good demand with ideal weather. Western apples dragged, but bulk trades remained solid as prices ranged with Baldwins 1.75 to 2, Kings 2.25 to 2.75, Jonathans 3.50 to 4, and quinces light with limited demand.
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Chicago
Berry Growers Inc Faces $4000 Loss From Fire in Sebastopol
Stockholders of Berry Growers Inc met to assess the fire loss at their Sebastopol warehouse. Including seasonal profits, total loss stands near $4000, with dried fruit losses totaling $7588.67 to be pro rated among berry canners and dryers under prior season agreement. Plans call for a modern fire proof warehouse and a cannery in connection. The growers are optimistic despite the setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebastopol
Calif
Berry Growers’, Inc
Inc
Chicago Egg Market Sees Quiet Trading and Storage Drawn Stocks
In Chicago October 16 the egg market remained subdued with pessimism about future demand. Receipts edged up, quality varied from fancy to undergrade, storage eggs were heavily drawn and pressures shifted away from fresh stock. Prices ranged with firsts near 21 2 to 23 cents, extras mixed, and overall activity light amid weak consumptive demand.
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Chicago
Eee Asia
Chicago Butter Market Shows No Improvement This Week
Chicago reporters note stagnant butter markets with weak demand from outside buyers and consumers. Fancy grades hold steady while undergrades, extras, and firsts vary, and receipts range from about 5.9k to 10.3k weekly, with prices across packing, extra firsts, and seconds fluctuating.
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Chicago
Clower
Grapefruit Prices Steady Amid Strong Fair Trading
Receipts from all sections were fairly heavy with good demand for stock. Fruit shipments came from Florida Porto Rico the Isle of Pines and Havana. Average stock ranged from 2.50 to 3.25 per box on street and in auction rows. Coemmaany fine 46s sold up.
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New York
Florida
Porto Rico
Isle of Pines
Havana
Coemmaany
California Vegetable Shipments Reach 4475 Cars
Southern California vegetable shipments for the season to October 14 totaled 4475 cars. Since the last report shipments were eight cars on October 8, six on October 9, nine on October 10 and 11, eight on October 12, nine on October 13, and nine on October 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Los Angeles
California Navels and Market Rules Drive Orange Trade
California and New York markets show shifting orange activity as Navels face federal standard tests, with shipments to Australia and Europe. Powell pushes government limits on December 1, while Valencia supply and Spanish oranges affect East Coast demand and Florida benefits from policy moves.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Oroville
Butte County
Moulton & Merrill
San Francisco
Australia
Hills Ranch
Thermolita
Sacramento
Northern Electric
California
Porterville
Washington
Tulare
Tthe Pure Food Bureau
E. M. Chase
G. Harold Powell
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Powell
Otmdlat Washin
Florida
Spain
Europe
New York
United States
Valencia
Onion Market Slows As Supplies Deluge from Orange County
New York reports heavy onion supplies with most stock arriving from Orange county. Red and yellow globe onions range from 65c to 1 dollar, white onions in crates 60 to 80 cents, pickles 1 to 1.50. Atlantic Fruit Distributors to cease October 19, with Atlantic Fruit Company distributing receipts directly to buyers. staff unchanged and George A. Chatters remains a vice president.
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New York
Orange County
New England
Middle West
Atlantic Frand Distributors
New_York
Atlantic Fruit Distributors
Liesen
Atlantic Fruit Company
George A. Chatters
California Citrus Shipments Rise Across Regions
California citrus shipments from November 1 to October 14 totaled 38,779 cars in Southern California and 6,490 cars in Northern California. Daily totals show October 8 with 8% cars, October 9 with 64 cars, October 10 and 11 with 91 cars, October 12 with 60 cars, October 13 with 95 cars, and October 14 with 73 cars.
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California
Los Angeles
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