Watermelons mystery firm Duke and brother operations
Cincinnati reports probe into H. B. Duke and brother once operating as the American Produce Company. Shipper W C Birdsong says three cars of melons paid only 7.50 total after sales by J E Radford of Chase Co. and Florida Brokerage. Duke family linked to Georgia liquid smoke venture. firm reportedly closed after handling about 100 melon cars.
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Cincinnati
H. B., Duke and Brother
American Produce Company
W. C. Birdsong
Gordon, Ga
J. E.radford
Chase 6 Co
Florida
Radford
Ohio
Duke
Ghipper
Dulke
Cincin Mati
Georgia
Maine Potato Men Not Sentenced Yet
Boston October 20 officers of the Aroostook County Potato Shippers Association led by Carl C. King of Caribou Clarence A. Powers of Maple Grove John M. Hovey of Marseil Howard H Doyle of New York and H W Sylvester of Caribou faced court in New York and Boston after being found guilty in a dare case. sentencing pending.
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Boston
Aroostook County
Sherman Anti-Trust Case Awaiting Judge Morten Ruling
The Sherman anti trust defendants have not yet been sentenced by Judge Morten. Their attorney general Herbert Parker has 20 days to file exceptions to the lower court's finding before appealing to the United States Court of Appeals. No action is expected until next week. It is commonly believed they will be fined, with possible penalties of 5000 dollars or six months imprisonment, or both, though a drastic sentence is not anticipated.
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Erde
Morten
Imer
Herbert Parker
United States Court of Appeals
Maltz-Bickley Egg Deal Fell Through
New York October 1930 The Maltzickey egg trade a 30000 case storage egg deal in South Bethlehem Pennsylvania with Walter Bickley of Philadelphia fell at the last moment. Buyers Harry Moltz of Decatur and Berling and Moltz planned delivery to Philadelphia for a local chain. News of U boat damage and rising marine insurance rates prompted Bickley to withdraw. About 40000 eggs owned by the Illinois sellers remain unsold.
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New York
Chicago
South Bethlehem
Walter Bickley
Philadelphia
Harry Moltz
Decatur
Berling & Moltz
Active Trade in Citrus Fruit at Chicago
Demand was good on California Valencia oranges with arrivals down and a firm market. Fancy fruit carrots quoted at 4.75 to 4.85 and 4.50 to 4.75 for choice. California lemons steady at former prices and light offerings with satisfactory demand. Carrots mainly 4 to 4.50, extra fancy up to 5. Trade quiet on grapefruit with ample stock and high prices suppressing purchases. Florida and Isle of Pines fruit up to per box. carrots held around 5. Best demand on 804 64s and 54.
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Chicago
California
Florida
Isle of Pines
L F Case Visits The Chicago Trade
L F Case manager of the National Fruit Exchange in Los Angeles visited Chicago this week to arrange for the coming season. He expressed optimism about a profitable year and a fine orange crop, coordinating with dealers and brokers for proper service on fancy fruit. Early northern arrivals likely mid next month, with heavy shipments of tomatoes cabbage cauliflower and head lettuce from California ongoing as he plans further market visits before returning west.
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Chicago
L. F. Case
National Fruit Exchange
Angeles
Cane
California
Cuse
New York Grapes Short in Belt This Season
Westfield N Y Oct 26 The grape harvest in the Chautauqua Erie belt is far below earlier estimates with less than 4000 cars expected. Growers face reduced yields while big wine and juice makers pay 50 to 54 per ton and shippers offer 45 to 47 for trays and 48 50 for 20 pound baskets. Outside buyers remain plentiful and bullish sentiment grows as shortages push prices higher to 50.33 per ton for loose grapes.
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Westfield
Chautauqua-Erie
East spud prices hold firm in New York trade
New York and eastern shipping districts report sustained high potato prices amid ongoing embargo in Thirty third street yards. Daily movement runs about 150 carloads, with Maine farmers paid 1.10 to 2.75 per 165 pound barrel at loading stations and 1.27 to 1.32 per bushel delivered Harlem River. Northern shippers note car shortage and some use of warm cars while interior deliveries to New York remain limited and shipments extend to Cleveland.
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New York
New York State
Aroostook County
Maine
Maine Central Railroad
Harlem River
West
Cleveland
Algo
Jersey
York
Potatoes Market Reports Mixed Prices Across Regions
Market notes show varied potato pricing with several regions at different levels. Pennsylvania shipment patterns favor Philadelphia trade, Long Island supplies mixed with strong carload wages, Maine and Jersey prices quoted for bulk and bag deals, while New York state sacked offerings on docks are minimal.
Rowe & Co. Close Their Doors in N. Y.
New York Oct 20 Rowe and Co of 173 West Street closed their doors midweek. A fruit and vegetable jobbing firm led by Harvey N awe last year as H N Rowe & Co owed about 25 000 to the trade. Rowe vanished but returned with notes that failed. The new firm had limited credit and owes perhaps 2000. Checks began returning and creditors sought Harvey N Rowe but could not find him at the store.
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New York
Rowe & Co
West Street
Harvey Nawe
H. N. Rowe & Co
Harvey _N. Rowe
Gus Ludwig Weds Miss Maude Switzer in Minneapolis
Gus Ludwig, manager of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company produce department, married Miss Maude O. Switzer in Minneapolis last Saturday. Ludwig and his bride are now on a California trip and will reside in New York City after December 1.
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Gus Ludwig
Minneapolis
New York
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Maude O. Switzer
Ludwig
New York Central
Chicago
California
New York City
California Vegetable Shipments Hit Southern Pacific Totals
California vegetable shipments from the south over Southern Pacific lines reach 4,507 cars and 1,481 cars via Santa Fe, totaling 5,985 cars for the season. Daily breakdown shows shipments from October 12 to 18 ranging from 14 to 59 cars with several days in the high teens and twenties.
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California
Los Angeles
Southern California
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Texas turkey deal opens earlier for season impact
Texas turkey market heats early with 20 to 28 cents per pound bids as dressers rush to process stock two weeks ahead of the season. Fort Worth and Dallas reports show unpacked birds at 22 to 24 cents, with East Coast buyers offering higher in anticipation of Thanksgiving demand. Nonstop packing plants and shifting trade routes boost shipments toward the Ohio Valley and eastern centers, while growers weigh prices against high feed costs and transport.
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Dallas
Texas Turkey Desk
Jas
Muncc
Sompatrion
Texas
Fort, Worth
Fort Worth
New York
Chicago
Eastern Commission
St. Louis
Ohio Valley
Beure
Colling Wee
Turkey
Gor
Gov O Niente
Will
New England
Thit
Ohio
Ohio River
Evansville
Mounds
Bristol
Tenn
Eros
Atlantic
Turkey Season Opens In the Central States Reported Output Mixed
Reports from turkey shipping points in Kentucky Tennessee and southern Ohio and Indiana show irregular production across the region with gradual gains in some states. Industry observers estimate total dry packed and scalded stock for Thanksgiving and holiday trade will be about the same as last year as shopping and buying for the season begins.
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Cincinnati
Turkey
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
Indiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Fruit trade conference to probe express company relations
A Chicago conference on October 24 gathers leaders from the National League of Commission Merchants Western Fruit Jobbers and International Apple Shippers to urge harmony with Wells Fargo Southern Adams and American Express. Oklahoma City officials will join as trade committees push better methods and practices. Mr Turner of J D Turner & Co will attend and chair.
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New York
Cct
Chicago
National League
Western Fruit Jobbers
International Apple Shippers
Express
Wells Fargo
Southern
Adams
American Express
Hotel Sherman
A. D. Hitz
R. S. French
J. J. Castellini
National League of Commission
T. D. Turner
W. L. Wagener
W. D. Tidwell
Western Fruit Jobbers' Association
E. W. J. Hearty
R. G. Phillips
W. B. Jones
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Oklahoma City
Okla
D. Turner
J. D. Turner & Co
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
Sherman
Thanksgiving Set For November 30 In U S
Washington October 20 The President has named Thanksgiving for November 30 stirring interest in the poultry trade. Retail groups urged an earlier date to ease the Christmas shopping window for consumers. Henry F Martin of Henry Martin Co Chicago died of apoplexy at 49 in St Joseph Michigan. He was a leading commission man on South Water Street.
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Washington, D.C
Henry F. Martin
Chicago
Henry Martin & Co
Wr. Martin
St. Joseph
Mich
South Water Street
Chicago Potato Market Faces Higher Prices Amid Tight Supplies
Chicago potato market firmed with widespread price gains as demand stayed strong for good quality stock. Receipts remained similar to prior weeks while growers held back, anticipating further strength. Western and eastern stocks moved steadily, with prices for good red river ships around 1.40 to 1.55 per bushel and Minnesota Dakota rounds near 1.50. First snow in Minnesota reduces temperatures and boosts storage outlook amid car shortages and refrigeration needs.
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Chicago
Tn Eplite
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Red River
Starteort RR
Nere
Dakota
Fancy Barrel Apples Firm in Chicago
Chicago Oct 20. A firm tone for fancy barreled apples with moderate supply and many medium grades. Arrivals were liberal but sales slow. No. 1 to fancy barrels sold. Kings $3.25 3.75 Baldwins $2.50 3.50 Greenings $2.50 3.50 Spies $3.25 4 Snows $3.50 4 Jonathans $5 6 Grimes Golden $3.50 4.25 Twenty Ounce Pippins $2.50 2.76 W Hubbardsons $2.25 38 Tasman Sweets $2.20 3.25 Pound Sweets $2 3 Wagners $2.50 3.50 Ben Davis $1.75 2.50 No. 2 stock $1.50 2.25.
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Chicago
Spies
Snows
Jonathans
Grimes Golden
W Hubbardsons
Tasman Sweets
Pound Sweets
Wagners
Ben Davis
Onion Prices Steady in Chicago Market on Firm Stock
The Chicago onion market remained steady with good stock priced at 2.60 per 100 pounds for red onions and 2.75 to 2.85 for yellow onions f o b central states shipping points. Demand was active across a wide area while receipts were light in major loading areas, prompting some storage by operators and likely heavier storage next week if conditions stay favorable.
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Chicago
Wisconsin cabbage crop runs about thirty percent of normal
Chicago October 20 P M Anderson a cabbage shipper from Somers Wisconsin says the state crop will average only about 30 percent of a normal yield. He reports heads are fair size and firm and that he moves roughly 12 cars daily from Somers and nearby shipping points.
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Chicago
Apple Exports Rise Across Ports Amid Week's totals
Apple exports to Europe from all American ports for the week ending last Saturday were 37856 barrels, valued at 5251 dollars per barrel, compared with the same week a year ago. L Frank of New Orleans, a noted egg operator, was in New York this week, as was Edwin Hed of St Peter, Minnesota.
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New York
Apple
Europe
L. Frank
New Orleans
Thewell
Edwin Hed
St. Peter, Minn
Market notes from across the United States and Canada
A multi item digest listing commodity markets nationwide. Reports cover Chicago potato, citrus, onion, apple, grape markets. New York potato and grape prices. California vegetables and fruit. Michigan and Wisconsin dairy and cheese. Detroit and Seattle market notes. Minnesota and Oklahoma crops. and ongoing trade and shipments.
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Chicago
Michigan
Weaver & Co
California
St. W
Pacific Coast
Perishable Bill of Lading Argument Before Commission
National League of Commission Merchants presses for a refrigeration bill of lading to cover perishable and semi perishable foods. Robert S. French argues the iceing clause is vital as most perishable goods travel up to 3000 miles under refrigeration, with Imperial Valley melons illustrating rapid long haul shipping.
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Washington, D. C
National League of Commission Merchants of the
United States
Interstate Comerce Commission
Robert S. French
National League
Imperial Valley
California
Minnesota Potato Market Remains Firm
Minnesota potato harvest nears completion with Red River valley digging ending in a week. Most state crops are out of ground, with little storage expected this year and remaining stock sold on open market. Washington and British Columbian potatoes arrive and fetch high prices, market advancing from 1.0 to 1.25 dollars per unit.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
Red River Valley
Washington
Three Sales of Almeria Grapes This Week
New York reports three Almeria grape sales from Tuesday to Thursday. First sale total 10 575 barrels with active demand and steady prices. On midweek, 43 000 of 31 000 barrels aboard the steamship San Giorgio were sold as demand stayed robust and prices held, though market dragged late.
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New York
Almeria
San Giorgio
Canadian Rutabagas Reach Record Prices in New York
Canadian ruta papas in High t offering here with prices from 2.75 to 3 per barrel. Barrels weigh 150 pounds. Crop in Canada is short with not more than half yield. Shippers quoted 38 and a half cents per bushel delivered in New York, duty paid.
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New York
Canada
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