Mahala Oil Co Expenditures On No 1 And No 2 Wells
San Francisco report details Mahala Gas Co expenditures for Drilling No 1 and No 2 Wells totaling 287 342 67 with 36 036 60 in commissions and 12 301 78 in advertising. Tangible assets total 1 688 27. debts about 2 500. Arthur Westfall on health leave. R E Leonard named president. Austin Halcomb elected director and executive committee member to oversee development. Stockholders urged to provide funds immediately to finish the wells through stock rather than bank loans.
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San Francisco
Calif
Mahala -O 1 ‘& Gas Co
Commission
Arthur S. Westfall
R. E. Leonard
Austin Halcomb
Wine grape market collapses as 560 cars wait on tracks
Chicago oct 27 wine grape market demoralized with over a thousand cars held on team tracks and outer yards. Demand slackening and a wide price range driven by sellers trying to exit, local buyers scarce, and eastern markets reporting worse conditions. Muscats and blacks quoted with large differentials, rail congestion preventing entry on team tracks.
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Chicago
Detroit
California
To Sue Roads Because of Shortage of Cars
Edward E. Pierce announces that Spokane Valley Growers will sue road authorities for all losses suffered by apple growers due to a car shortage. The move aims to prevent a repeat shortage next season and was declared by the Spokane Valley Growers manager in Spokane Washington on October 27.
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Spokane
Wash
Spokane Valley
Edward E. Pierce
Complaints Against Goldsboro Firm Rise in Trade Dispute
New York Oct 27 Complaints are flowing to The Packer against Lewis Arthur of Goldsboro North Carolina. They order goods from Southern shippers and according to a shipper who sent several lots they pay in checks worth less than their face value. It seems they never had a bank account on which the checks were drawn as these returned marked no account.
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New York
Packer
Lewis _& Arthur
Goldsboro
N. C
Pompana
Fla
Growers’ Protective Tariff Association
Florida
Congress
Association
Agomak
Baltimore
Bahamas
California
Morida
Cooler Weather Boosts Onion Trade In New York Market
New York onions rise on cooler weather and better quality with heavier receipts. Prices reach 1.75 to 2.10 per 100 pound bag for fancy stock, 1.50 for poor stock. yellow varieties 1.25 to 1.75. reds 1.30 to 1.50. whites 2 to 3. boilers and picklers 2.50 to 4 per 100 pounds.
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New York
New York State
Orange County
New York Terminal Pier Planned for North River Docks
New York Oct 27 The transportation committee of the Fruit and Produce Trade Association backs New York city dock department plan for a new union terminal pier replacing Piers 24 28 on North River. The 1000 by 430 foot pier will serve all railroads entering Jersey and New York city, handle up to 810 cars daily, and export perishables worldwide. city to obtain appropriation condemnation to begin within a year.
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New York
The
Fruit and Produce Trade Association
New York City
Board of Apportionment
Jersey
Apple Week publicity shines in New York leaders praised
Joseph Sicker and Joseph Steinhardt spearhead a broad publicity drive for Apple Day and Week in New York starting next Tuesday. Officials, newspapers, railroads, hotels, and schools pledge promotions with posters, menus, signage, and student compositions to boost donations and awareness amid limited fruit supplies.
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Joseph Sicker
Joseph‘ Steinhardt
New York
Sicker
New York State
Phillips
Rochester
Joseph P. Day
Hylan
Chapin
Department of Farms and Markets
Board of Education
Joseph Bicker
Joseph Steinhardt
Florida Growers Tariff Assn Endorses Packer Higher Tariff
Florida growers association at Pompano endorses The Packer and urges wider subscription. It cites tariff gains for citrus and produce, criticizes Congress for not securing adequate protection, and notes a 170 mile coast membership with focus on railroad rate changes and fare inequities.
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Florida
Packer
Rio Grande Valley Truck Crops Outlook In 1930s
Local gardeners report citrus and vegetable sales in the Rio Grande Valley. Grapefruit and Valencia lemons bring strong prices, with boxes and baskets moved by express. Early cabbage set to ship November through January. fall tomatoes emerge but rains hurt some fields. Overall, valley truck crops may be the smallest in years due to high freight rates and cotton prices. An orchard heater trial drew local attention, testing over a dozen models. one used coke as fuel.
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Rio’ Grande’ Valley
San Benito
Tex
Valencia
Mercedes
First annual corn and potato show to be held in Jamestown
Jamestown North Dakota October 27 Stutsman county will host the first annual corn and potato show next week to boost local interest in these crops Several hundred dollars in cash and numerous prizes are offered by Jamestown businessmen for potato exhibits
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Jamestown
N. D
Stutsman County
California citrus crop outlook and marketing push
An advance report notes a strong California and Gulf Coast fruit outlook with ample oranges and grapefruit across districts. Florida also shows a big crop while overall vegetable production remains abundant. Advertising and publicity through The Packer are highlighted as key to moving citrus into trade channels this season.
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Lorida
California
Western Fruit Jobbers' Association Plans Chicago Convention
C A Kerr chairs the Western Fruit Jobbers' Association general committee and pushes plans for the January Chicago convention. Committees named include entertainment, ladies, reception, banquet, hotel, and program with Otto Schweger as chair. A condensed Chicago produce history will feature, and hotel reservations for January 14 to 17 urged. Kerr promotes souvenir program with strong member support.
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Chicago
A Kerr
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
C. K. Godding
E. Percy Miller
J. W. Shafton
A. G. Gulfer
Co. G. Wignall
A. H. Welch
Otto Schweger
R.E. Handley
Is. B. Wills
William Garfitt
Kerr
Pikery
Western Fruit Jobbers' Association
The Produce Packer Free Sample Offer Mentioned
Aside from The Packer edition, the Produce Packer is a weekly paper focused on market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
Pittsburgh Man Faces Grapes Trade Fraud in Baltimore
A Baltimore case centers on Thomas D. Casale suing Jake Weller trading as Producers Grape Company for an alleged absconding debt of 1019.14. Weller, linked to New York and Williamsport connections, flooded eastern markets with grape contracts in English and Italian letters, raising questions about credibility and funds.
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Thomas D. Casale
Jake Weller
Producers Grape Company
Weller
Baltimore
Packer Tian
New York
Packer
Lawmee Magas
Jon
Yelle
Nimeel
California
Michigan
Dominick Blandi
Hopkins Place
Casale
Liceming Produc Pany
Williamsport
Best Demand for White Onions in Chicago Market
Chicago Onions in October show strong demand for white onions with prices from 1.75 to 2.25 per case for whites and 1.40 to 1.50 for yellows and reds. Locally sold at 1.40 to 1.50, Wisconsin or Indiana yellows at 1.75 to 2.25, red onions weaker at 1.15 to 1.35. Spanish half cases chiefly 2.60 per case.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Indiana
Movement in Fall Cabbage In New York Market
Movement in fall cabbage shows gains with rising trading in New York state though business remains slow for the season. Shippers quoted 6.60 to 7 per ton on domestic cabbage and 10 to 11 on Danish. In the yards Danish sold at 20 per ton and domestic around 15.
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New York
Apple Market Gains on Cooler Weather and Steady Receipts
New York October 27 Cooler weather boosts the apple market this week with light barreled stock receipts and fair arrivals of Western box apples. Fancy McIntosh bring 7 to 8.50 per barrel. Baldwins Kings Alexanders Twenty Ounce and similar types 2 to 4. Greenings up to 5. Eastern basket fruit 1 to 1.75 per basket. Delicious 3 to 3.60. Jonathan 1.85 to 2.75. Winter Banana 1.60 to 3. Northern Spy 2 to 2.30.
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New York
Big plans for Apple Week in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh outlines Apple Week with a carload of apples given away on Apple Day October 31. The parade opens the celebration, promoting healthful apples through displays, ads, and cooperative retailers. Prizes of 75 and 25 reward best shop and stand displays.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
George Lasbury
Albert M. Travis Company
Western Pennsylvania Moving Picture Theater Owners' Association
Apple Week
Paul Mitchell
Chester Franzell Company
Free Brothers Company
C. A. Muehlbronner
Iron City Produce Company
George Lafbury
Parade
Moving Pictures
J. C. Hungerman
J. C. Hungerman Company
Desneurs
Frank Kirkpatrick
American Fruit Growers
Tne
S. Crutchfield
Westinghouse Electric-Pittsburgh Post
Tristate
Irene McDermott
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Almeria Grape Sales at New York Market
In New York market week sales of Almeria grapes showed 20,600 barrels Thursday with extra fancy 7.8 per barrel and fancy 5.50 to 6.75. Extra choice 5.5 to 5.5, choice 4 to 4.5. Some lots sold below 3 due to bad condition. Thursday night no car goes at the dock, 19 825 barrels afloat for New York.
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New York
Southern Louisiana vegetable crops show strong outlook
New Orleans area reports 5000 to 6000 car loads of green vegetables expected as large acreage remains planted across Convent Bertrandville and La Place. Lettuce endive and romaine are progressing well with cool weather crucial. if warmth rises, quality may fall. Prices for bunches steady with modest demand. okra, beans, peppers and eggplants remain in steady supply and priced per standard market measures.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Crop Conditions in Florida West Orange County Reports Progress
Vegetable seed beds in West Orange County Florida show progress with good start for the crop. Truck farmers note tiling continues and plants appear healthy while Sanford growers seek to leverage winter markets amid competition from upper states. Last year Sanford shipments were delayed, but current indications suggest readiness for winter demand.
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Orlando
Orange’ County
Sanford
Orange
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Mahala GL. & Gas CO Int
Terminal Pier
New Pier
Pennsylvania
Old Dominion Docks
Pom- Pana
Pompano
Mla
Growers’ Protective Tariff Association of
Fila
Cc. C. Beery
Growers’ Protective Tariff, Association
C.A. Kerr
W.F.J. A. Convention
Grape Distributing” Company
the Producers Grape Co
York State
Apple
Crutchfield
Almeria
New
York
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