Lawsonson Brocton NY Grapes Shipped in Short Baskets
Government probes C P Lawson and Sons of Brocton NY over short weight grape baskets marked standard weight A car from Lawson was refused in Pittsburgh and investigators allege deliberate manufacture of undersize baskets for sale The case cites A N Ford and Fred F Downing with details of shipments and a call for stronger penalties under the Federal Basket Act.
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Pittsburgh
C. P. Lawson & Sons, S
Brocton
N. Y
York State
Lawson
George Here
Thomas McGowan
McGowan
Food Administration
United States Bureau of Markets
H.W. Kurtz & Co
New York State
the Food Administration
C. P. Lawson & Sons
C. P. Lawson
Nyc
Thos. McGowan
A. N. Ford
Westfield
Rees
Chautauqua County
New York
A. W. Ford
California Vegetable Shipments Show Weekly Totals
Daily shipments of vegetables from Southern California for the week ending October 22 are listed. October 16, 11 cars. October 17, nine cars. October 18, 18 cars. October 19 and 20, 19 cars. October 21, three cars. October 22, ten cars. Total to date since January adds up to 1,084 cars.
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California
Los Angeles
Cutler-Monesmith Device Praised and Questions Raised
Mr. Cutler argues the Cutler-Monesmith car prevents breakage in egg transport and cites endorsements by major exchanges. He challenges The Packer over claims of government rejection and proposes all device earnings go to the Red Cross if the rails adopt it.
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New York
Packer
Cutler
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
National Poultry, Butter & Eye Association
Food Administration
Railroad Administration
Cutler-Monsmith
U. S. Department of Agriculture
U. S. Food Administration
U. S. Railroad Administration
Monesmith
Red Cross
Sharp break in the orange market in New York this week
In New York this week California Valencia oranges sold 46 cars with prices up briefly to 12.18 and then eased, closing several dollars lower. Lemons and Florida fruit showed price gains earlier, but overall demand cooled. Porto Rican grapefruit sales were light with prices near last week’s, while orange and grapefruit colors improved but end prices dipped.
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New York
California
Best
Florida
Brights
Joint Council Meeting Reviews Postwar Trade Needs in Chicago
Chicago attendees at the Sherman Hotel discussed postwar adjustments in transportation legislation and Food Administration rules. They noted local rule enforcement issues but affirmed the right of appeal to Washington. Plans for future legislation were set as timelines shift with peace recovery. Citrus shipments from California were reported, with totals by region and a grand statewide movement of tens of thousands of cars.
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Chicago
Joint Council
Sherman Hotel
National Chamber of Commerce
Food
Washington
Los Angeles
California
Orange and Lemon Shipments from California
Los Angeles authorities fight Spanish influenza by closing churches schools and public gatherings and urging gauze masks. Several trade members have fallen ill but no serious cases reported yet while the Produce Exchange maintains its daily call.
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Los Angeles
Produce Exchange
Higher Poultry Prices in Chicago Market Report
The Chicago live poultry market rose with Monday resumption and by Tuesday most lines showed gains. Receipts totaled 13 freight cars and 110 express coops Monday, and two freight cars with 925 express coops Tuesday. Prices: turkeys 32c, fowls 26c, four pounds and over 29c, light weights 24c, roosters 22.75c, spring chickens 27c, guinea hens 4 per dozen, ducks 22.25c, geese unchanged. By Wednesday demand remained good locally, fowls down to 0.75c, ducks up 0.5c. Thursday fowls down 0.75c, springs down 0.5c, receipts two freight cars and 1000 express coops.
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Chicago
New York Trade Takes Over $3,000,000 in Bonds
New York October milestone shows the produce trade raising $3,065,050 for the Liberty Loan drive. The fruit and vegetable sector bonds total $1,285,500, butter egg cheese $1,156,500, and dressed live poultry $646,050, with over 25 firms aiming for 100 percent participation.
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New York
Uncle Sam
Liberty Loan
Baltimore Shippers Win Judgment Over New York Firm
Henderson Linthicum & Co of Baltimore won a judgment against Junius Live Poultry Company of Brooklyn for 1,670.74 including interest and costs after a court trial over a shipment of 57 coops containing 4,043 pounds of fowl and 3,396 pounds of roosters sent via Adams Express. Deliveries were partial, with the buyer accepting part and paying full bill, while the balance was disputed under a claimed dead or crippled poultry clause.
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New York
Henderson, Linthicum & Co
Baltimore
Adams Express Company
Junius Live Poultry Cornege
Brooklyn
Consignee
Hengerson
Tcum & Co
York
May &Jacobst
Park Row
Junius Company
Richard T. Smith
Henderson Linthicum & Co
Grigago Potato Market Declines After Late Week Rise
The Grigago potato market shows a late week decline after an initial rally. Monday and Tuesday held firm, but by Wednesday prices eased as stockpiles and arrivals at markets rose. Minnesota and Wisconsin whites moved around 1.30 1.95 per cwt, with various stock types listed. receipts totaled 61 and 59 cars, with some held on tracks and yards.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Buik
The
Food Administration
Food Administration Probes Orange Prices In New York
The New York branch of the Food Administration investigates citrus price spikes to curb profiteering. Authors note street inquiries to compare displayed prices with purchase bills, while a jobber cites missing auction bills and a police response falters. The probe will continue among retailers with limited precision details.
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New York
The
Food Administration
Pee Iy
Armong
Retailera
Galltorad Mi Colling- Bt
Further Declines in Chicago Apple Market
Chicago observers report continued poor apple conditions with piling supplies and deteriorating stock due to extended handling. Prices were reduced by receivers to stimulate movement, yet demand remained weak except for strictly New York stock. Quotations list Jonathans, Wealthies, Northern Spy, Grimes Golden, and several other varieties with specific per barrel and per cwt ranges.
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Chicago
Jonathans
Wealthies
Grimes Golden
Northern Spy
Wagoner
York Imperial
Pound Sweets
Tallman
Kings
Maiden Blush
Greenings
Snows
Hubbardson
Alexander
Gideon
Pippins
Baldwins
Wolf River
St. Lawrence
Ben Davis
Colorado
Rome
Eggs Advance Early in Week at Chicago
Chicago October 25, the week opens with a rising market for fresh eggs. Fancy eggs led gains as receipts were limited, while firsts stayed steady with modest demand. Refrigerators sold well, quotable at 42 to 44 cents for Aprils. Tuesday receipts 7,422 cases. Wednesday and Thursday show further firming with 4,410 and 6,730 cases respectively and higher quotes for fancy eggs.
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Chicago
Cranberry Market in Chicago Faces Poor Demand and Shortages
In Chicago on Oct 25 dealers describe a dull cranberry market due to shortages of pickers and sorters and warm weather. Supplies are improving toward normal, but sugar shortages keep retail demand weak. A cold snap could bolster activity with Cape Cod Early Black around 8.25 per barrel wholesale and Early Red at 8.60.
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Chicago
Cape Cod
Onion Market Shows Slower Weather Impact and Steady Prices
Chicago onions see renewed activity toward week end with prices holding steady. Report notes weather may push values higher as cold days approach, with nearby state reds and yellows quoted from 1 to 1.20 dollars per cwt fob shipping points.
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Chicago
Dwinnell Slater Wins Croix de Guerre for Service
Chicago report notes J Ellis Slater Company son Dwinnell Slater awarded the Croix de Guerre for exceptional service in France. He graduated from Michigan University in June 1917 and sailed July 2 1917, initially with the French ambulance service before transferring to American forces. In a September letter he says the troops fear only peace by negotiation this winter.
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Chicago
V. Sus Pier
J. Ellis Slater Company
Dwinnell Slater
Mr. Slater
Michigan University
France
Sam
Slater
Dwinnell
Berlin
Hartford Firm Owes Boston Dealers
Boston dispatch reports the Connecticut Fruit Company of Hartford owes Boston dealers about $10 000. The Hartford store was found cleaned out when Boston lawyers representing Jotal receivers visited. The firm, only five months old, was run by Sol Joseph with creditors Samuel Strock O Spooner Adams R Dodge and Kingman Hearty Inc among the largest claimants.
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Boston
Connecticut Fruit Company
Hartford
Minnesota Potato Market Unsettled
Minnesota potato market shows weekly gains and losses amid brisk demand and good inquiry. Receipts are light as growers store stock under cover, expecting better sales later. rounds and long whites trade around 1.55 to 1.95 per cwt and Red River Ohios 1.75 to 1.90. Prices swing with inflation, steadying late in the week as weather loosens stock and demand holds firm.
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Minneapolis
Minn
F.o. B
Red River Ohios
Demurrage Rate Changes Take Effect November 7 for Potatoes
New York reports show potato dealers buying sparingly as the demurrage rule sets 48 hours free time with $8 daily demurrage and $5 daily track rental. Market conditions remain steady with supplies adequate. Maine and Michigan shipper quotes range from about $2.20 to $4.50 per cwt delivered, while Pennsylvania and Long Island see higher rates.
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New York
Maine
New York State
York
Mio
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Long Island
States
Michigans
Islands
Pennsylvanie
Butter Market Holds Steady Amid Light Chicago Trade
In Chicago, early week butter prices held with only light demand and unsettled fluctuations. Local buyers moved for immediate needs as receipts rose. creamery extras at 92 score fetched 55 cents, firsts 53 to 54.5 cents, seconds 50 to 52.5 cents, with packing stock at 37 to 38 cents. Remaining days showed modest firmness on standards and better grades, but overall market remained unsettled with erratic shifts and limited general trade. Receipts: Monday 5,179 tubs, Tuesday 9,426. Wednesday 6,744. Thursday 6,063 tubs.
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Chicago
James L Slattery Hitting the Line Hard
James L Slattery of Slattery Brothers receives a letter from son Corporal Walter L Slattery Eng Advance Depot No 1 AEF describing exciting times. Walter earned a gold stripe for service in the advance zone and a lieutenant notes he regards him as one of his best men.
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Chicago
James L. Slattery
Slattery Brothers
Walter L. Slattery
Eng
American Expeditionary Forces
Walter
Mr. Slattery
Passafiume arraigned in Louisville on embezzlement
Salvatore Passafiume, arrested in Detroit last week, was brought to Louisville on embezzlement and grand larceny charges from a fruit company. He was arraigned in Criminal Court with a $5,000 bond and a trial date set for December 5. Two indictments allege embezzlement as secretary and treasurer prior to 1916.
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Louisville
Salvatore Passafiume
Detroit
Easy Cabbage Market Faces Idle Trade in Chicago
Easy cabbage market in Chicago on Oct 25 with buyers and sellers parked their cars awaiting colder weather. Industry sources expect higher prices as demand shifts with the coming chill. Wisconsin Holland seed stock quoted at 16 to 17 dollars per ton and domestic stock at 12 to 14 dollars per ton. f o b Wisconsin shipping points.
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Chicago
Wisconsin Holland
Wisconsin Shipping Polots
Campaign for Apples for Soldiers Put on Hold
The International Apple Shippers Association executive committee, after Chicago talks and Philadelphia enthusiasm, halted the apples for soldiers campaign for now due to steamship space limits and rail costs. Subscriptions are canceled with refunds offered, and funds may join a future combined drive by Y M C A and allied groups as conditions allow.
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New York
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Philadelphia
Chicago
France
Wayne M. French
K. C
Apples For Soldiers
Allc
Commission Rules on Railroad Rates Authority
Washington October 25 The Interstate Commerce Commission asserted authority to alter rates set by the Railroad Administration and President McAdoo. The Commission rejected the view that it had no power to intervene and to investigate complaints of injustice under the new rules.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Administration
Commission
McAdoo
Son of E. Percy Miller Wounded in France
Chicago, Oct 25. EH. Percy Miller of Albert Miller & Co. received word from Perrin C. Miller that he is at Base Hospital No. 22 in Orleans France. Perrin, a member of the Fifth Regiment 16th Company US Marines, said the injury was not serious and no further details were provided.
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Chicago
Percy Miller
Albert Miller & Co
Perrin C. Miller
Base Hospital No. 22
Orleans
France
Perrin
Higher Citrus Prices Amid Influenza Demand
Chicago reports ongoing firmness in citrus prices this week with stronger demand spurred by Spanish influenza usage. Isle of Pine 64 to 80 count priced at 5.30 dollars, 96 count at 5 dollars. Florida varieties 34 to 46 count around 4.25, 54 to 80 count about 4.50 to 5, extra fancy 6. California lemons 300 to 360 count 11 to 12 per box. Valencia oranges 14 to 16 per box depending on quality.
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Chicago
Florida
California
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Lawsonson
Thomas ‘McGowan
Bureau of Markets
Downing
Thureday
Wemona
Florida Citrus
Thade
Thesinoeners
E. Dwinnell Slater
Tee Maine
Light Trade
Im “Butt
Apple
War Department
E. Percy Miller
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