Minnesota Co operative Marketing Act Under Fire In Court
Shippers debate constitutional validity of a 500 dollar penalty per offense for dealers buying from cooperative association members. The suit, filed by Grain Cooperative Marketing Association against Commander Elevator, seeks injunction and damages of 25000 dollars. Case tests 1923 act affecting egg, poultry, potato and grain trades in Minnesota and neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wella
Minn
Co-Operative Shipping Association
Minnenote
Co-operative Grain Marketing Association of Minnesota
Commander
Sapiro Cooperative Marketing Act
Minnesota
Co-Operative Association
Grain Co-operative Marketing Association
Commander Elevator Company
la Sueur
Cherney and Behee Seek Release After Checks
Allegan Michigan October 17 A M Cherney and John W Behee Chicago fruit buyers who faced a week ago on bad check deals are attempting to raise funds to cover all accounts. Authorities see no criminal intent but say such "shoe string operators" must avoid issuing checks without funds. They may be released after settlements with farmers and payment of costs, including two weeks jail board. The men allegedly operated as 4 M Cherney Company and A P Produce Company of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegan
Mich
M. Cherney
John W. Behee
Chicago
Sheriff's Office
Michigan
Cherney
Behee
4. M. Cherney Company
A. P. Produce Company
National Apple Week publicity guide issued by association
Rochester Oct 17 The International Apple Shippers Association issues a four page folder to aid National Apple Week observances Oct 31 to Nov 6. It urges representative committees with sub committees for press retail hotel school and finance and stresses paid publicity and broad community outreach to promote apples and aid charitable causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Chambers of Commerce
Chicago Plans Apple Week Campaign in 1924
Chicago prepares for National Apple Week from October 21 to November 6 1924 with a four member committee appointed by International Apple Shippers Association secretary and several firms. A broad publicity drive includes posters letters to 10000 Cook County retailers school teachers car cards elevated trains banners and radio promotions plus an Apple Day parade and donations of apples to hospitals and charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Chicago
R. G. Phillips
International Apple Shippers’ Association
F. W. Morf
C. H. Weaver & Co
CA. Kerr
C. A. Kerr & Co
J. W. Shafton
Shafton Comany
G. Neil Wagner
G. M. H. Wagner & Sons
F. William Morris
Grape Embargo Persists in New York Market
New York reports ongoing grape embargoes with little market impact beyond congestion. Receivers of California fruit railcars complain as buyers with permits delay removing cars, hindering shipment. Embargoes by Lehigh Valley Erie Lackawanna and Jersey Central began October 4 6 and 10, respectively, under a permit system. Some cars were moving despite the embargo and more may arrive by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
California
Lehigh Valley
Erie & Lackawanna
Jersey Central
Kansas City Plans Apple Week Observation
Kansas City prepared to observe Apple Week with plans discussed at a Thursday committee meeting. The committee includes I. M. Dodds, R. Harry Jones, Burrell Collins, R. W. Gees, C. C. Michael, O. C. Evans, D. E. Lewis and T. C. Bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
I. M. Dodds
R. Harry Jones
Burrell Collins
R. W. Gees
C. C. Michael
0. C. Evans
D.E. Lewis
T.C. Bottom
Cabbage Market in New York Mired in Dull Demand
New York October 17 reports virtually no demand for cabbage this week with buyers scarce. Shippers quote domestic cabbage fob loading stations at 5 to 6 dollars per ton, Danish at 10 to 11, while only a few cars arrive and 100 pound bags fetch about 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Apple Week Association Inc organized
The National Apple Week Association Inc is formed with officers from the International Apple Shippers Association. Kickoff plans include a certificate of incorporation, a Rochester office, and a goal to promote apple consumption through National Apple Day and Apple Week year round. Membership costs 40 dollars for three years with 10 dollar initiation and 10 dollar yearly dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Apple Week Association, Inc
Packer
R. G. Phillips
International
Apple Shippers’ Association
Apple
Indi
Association
National Apple Week Association, Inc
St. Louis
W. L. Wagner
Chicago
Organization of National Apple Week Associaton
Grape shipments stay fairly heavy in California
Fresno October 17. Grape shipments remain fairly heavy despite predictions of a season end by October 15. In October 1 to 18, 8 381 cars shipped, averaging 45 cars daily. Actual shipments through October 13 total 40 414 cars, well above 1923 1922 and 1921 figures for the same date. Prices: Malagas 43 a ton Muscats 50 63 Zinfandels 110 117 Emperors 41 Tokays 40 Cornichons 35.
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Fresno
Calif
California
Aes
Spe
Theeason
Portons
Malagas
Emperors
Executive Committee Meets of Western Fruit Jobbers
The Western Fruit Jobbers Association executive committee met in Chicago over a weekend to address trade questions and convention plans. Secretary reports strong advance reservations and upcoming announcements planned for the next week. Members include O. B. West from Des Moines as president and A. R. Currie of Seattle among others in Lincoln New Orleans and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
O. B. West
Des Moines
A. R. Currie
Seattle
E. Z. Scott
Lincoln
Neb
Jos. Chalona
New Orleans
B. C. Schweger
Chi Capo
Special Train For Western Fruit Jobbers Convention From Kansas City
Kansas City October 17 There will be no special train from Kansas City to the Western Fruit Jobbers convention in West Baden Springs Indiana in January. Arrangements are being made and reservations accepted. Committee Burrel Collins chairman E M Dodds Jasper DeMaria in charge. Trade members from the Middle West expected to join and early reservations advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Western Fruit Jobbers Convention
West Baden Springs
Ind
Burrel Collins
E. M. Dodds
Jasper DeMaria
Middle West
Produce Packer sample request note
The Produce Packer offers a separate weekly newspaper focusing on market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs alongside The Packer. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
Harvest Time Tight for Red River Valley Potatoes
Moorhead Minnesota reports that wet weather and depressed prices threaten to leave most potatoes in the ground. Officials say the deadline to dig is October 26 to November 1, with only about 20 to 50 percent of crops dug in the valley and North Dakota. Freight rates and high picking costs curb digging, while many farmers store rather than harvest, hoping for spring price increases.
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Moorhead
Minn
North Dakota
Minnesota
Red River Valley
Clay County
Hoa Keny
Eve
Cold Storage Apple Holdings by Region on October 1
Washington October 17. Cold storage holdings of apples on October 1 totaled 479 000 bushels in New England and the Middle Atlantic regions, 68 000 in East North Central, 88 000 in West North Central, 16 000 in South Atlantic East Central, 13 000 in East South Central, 5 000 in West South Central, 6 000 in Mountain, 582 000 in Pacific. See Bureau of Agricultural Economies, Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Department of Agriculture
New England
Middle Atlantic
Atlantic
Pacific
Governor Smith Endorses National Apple Week in New York
Governor Smith backs Apple Week urging New York residents to support the annual campaign. He notes New York state leads in apple value with a crop worth about 18 million dollars from 23,803,000 bushels, and calls on state agencies and schools to participate in the observance beginning October 41 under the International Apple Shippers Association.
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New York
Smith
Joseph Sicker
Daily Press
International
Apple Shippers’ Association
Empire State
New York State
Atlantic Seaboard
Onions Market Slows As Prices Drift Downward
In Chicago the market for onions shows weakness with lower bids noted. Western stock remains the favorite while nearby yellows sell around 1.40 to 1.75 per cwt and whites from 1.50 to 1.75. FOB demand steadies but shipping remains liberal, with estimates of a 4,000 car October movement. Reds bring 1.15 to 1.45, whites 1.75 to 2.25, Colorado yellows 1.15 to 1.20, Oregon greens 1.00 to 1.65, and California yellows 2.00 to 2.25. Washington stock is reportedly well cleaned up.
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California
Washington
Utah
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Colorado
Oregon
Michigan Grape Market Slips as California Shipments Remain Heavy
Chicago October 17. Grapes moved from New York and California glutting markets. Michigan Concords declined in recent days with shippers quoting 60 dollars per ton f o b shipping point, down about 10 dollars from a week ago. Locally Michigan Concords sold at 70 cents per 12 quart climax basket and 28 cents for four quart baskets.
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Chicago
New York
California
Foreign Horseradish From Germany Boosts Market
New York reports a large influx of high quality horseradish from Germany. Roots are long and thick, washed, and packed in barrels and half barrels. Receipts run 700 to 800 barrels weekly. Prices cited at 4.75 to 5 per half barrel and 10 per barrel. Half barrels weigh 40 pounds or more, barrels 70 pounds and more.
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New York
Germany
Suit of Missouri Shipper Against Panagakos Up This Week
The municipal court suit filed by Sterling Evans of Buckner Missouri against A J Panagakos Co 732 West Randolph Chicago is due for hearing after the firm allegedly paid for a car of apples then stopped payment on the final check. Previous dealings involving a car of potatoes led to disputes over quality and price with Baldwin and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sterling Evans
Buckner
A. J. Panagakos & Co
West Randolph Street
Packer
B. Baldwin & Co
Panagakos
Panakagos
Baldwin
New York Orange Market Shows Modest Weekly Shifts
Trading on the New York orange market this week shows little overall change with Columbus Day holiday causing a Monday lull. Demand for fruit remained active Tuesday with price gains, then softened afterward. California lemons, Porto Rican pineapples and grapefruits posted varied moves, while Porto Rican oranges remained strong. Cargo lemons aboard steamers Coac and Verdi faced solid demand, with prices rising for top sizes and mixed results for others as dealer inventories tightened.
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New York
California
Calisfornia
Mace Strow J
Coac
Verdi
Sicily
Wisconsin Holland Cabbage Movement Runs Late
Chicago reports Wisconsin Holland cabbage movement five weeks late with some counties not cutting any cars. Normally 100 or more cars daily, this year only a light week and moderate demand due to weather. Ohio Michigan and Minnesota shipments continue with prices from 11 to 15 dollars per ton fob shipping point, most sales at 12 to 14.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Ohio
Michigan
Minnesota
Holland
Apple Exports for Week Compared With Last Year
Apple exports for the week ending October 11 reach 168,091 barrels and 164,632 boxes, per the International Apple Shippers Association, down from 209,576 barrels and 200,828 boxes a year ago. Year to date totals are 663,059 barrels and 872,789 boxes versus 638,593 barrels and 676,097 boxes last year.
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Apple
Rochester
N. Y
International
Apple Shippers’ Association
Easier Tone in Peaches Chicago October Market Report
Peach season waning and demand near fulfillment with Bibbertas selling mainly at 1.50 to 1.75 per standard bushel basket and occasional sales at 2.00 to 2.15. Michigan Esperatas quoted 1.25 to 1.75 per bushel basket, varying by quality and condition.
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Chicago
New York
Michigan
O K Earl Back from Trip
O K Earl of Earl Brothers returns to Chicago after a three months automobile journey to the Pacific Coast via the Southern route and back by the Northern route. He traveled with his family and says the trip was enjoyable. He resumes work on the potato deal at once.
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O. K. Earl
Chicago
Earl
Earl Brothers
Pacific Coast
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Comlossey
Mercantile Building
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Governor Smith
Missouri
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