Maine potato growers form two big selling factors
New York August 31 reports a shift of 12 000 to 15 000 cars of Maine potatoes through Phillips & Co Inc of Norfolk Va. The Maine Potato Growers Exchange signs 60 000 acres, with output routed by Federated Fruit and Vegetable Growers Inc. and marketed via a Boston New England sales network led by W T Phillips and D Y W Corey, amid optimism of a strong year for Maine farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Potato Growers Exchange
Acrea
Federated Fruit and Vegetable Growers, Inc
New York
Richmond
Maine
Maine Potato Growers’ Exchange
Rrm
Phillips & Co., Inc
Norfolk
Niips, & Co
W. T. Phillips
D. Y W. Corey
Corey
McKinley Building
State Street
Boston
New England
G. A. Fentress
Virsula Produce Exchange
J. .T. ‘Warder
H. M
J. T. Warder
Metropolitan ‘District
Madison ‘Avenue
HE. H. Hamersly
Edward Edmunds, Jr
Edmunds
Aroostook
Eptabil
Tabie
Packer
Federated Fruit & Vegetable Growers, Inc
Aroostook County
Dayton Fruit Exchange Partner Arrested on Fraudulent Check Charge
Alexander Skilken, former Dayton fruit and vegetable partner with Fred W. Hecht, under the Dayton Fruit Exchange, was arrested on a fraudulent check charge. He is out on bond while awaiting a new trial on a prohibition case. He passed a $192.50 check for produce that was not paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Alexander Skilken
Fred W. Hecht
Dayton Fruit Exchange
American National Bank & Trust Co
Skilken
Liberty
Fazio Charged With Defrauding Creditors
Pittsburgh, Aug 31. A hearing before Alderman Riley was held for P Bazio trading as Wilson Fruit Market at Clairton. The firm recently went out of business owing about 16 local firms around 2590 dollars. Charges include concealing, remaining and disposing of property to defraud. Hearing waived for trial. bail set at 5000 dollars. The case will be heard at the full term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
M. A. Riley
P. Bazio
Wilson Fruit Market
Clairton
Fazio
First Signs of Fall Reported Frosts in New York District
Rochester N Y Aug 31 Light frosts were reported last week from several points in the district including Cohocton Steuben county and Elba muck Genesee county They caused little or no damage but unsettled some growers in the area The report notes the early frost scare without detailing follow up consequences.
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Rochester
Cohocton
Steuben County
Genesee County
Prune Market Strength From Walla Walla Valley Fruit Surge
Kansas City August 31 Washington prune deal reaches peak, with Italian prunes from the Walla Walla Valley shipping in fresh state. Output estimated 1000 to 1200 cars, reaching broad markets nationwide. Prices hold firm as the season runs two weeks, with strong demand and a promising future for Northwest prunes.
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Kansas City
Washington
Prinhe
Walla Walla Valley
Wala Walla
Northwest
California
Idaho
Walla Walla
Lower Marketon Grapes in Chicago
Chicago reports light Michigan grape receipts with moderate demand leaving prices lower than last year. Daily arrivals by rail or boat average two to three cars, with rapid increases expected. Moore's Early and Champions four quart baskets sold around 27 to 30 cents, 12 quart baskets about 7 to 8 cents per unit. Michigan Concords to move modestly by next week, with growers seeking 76 dollars per ton while buyers hold firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michigan
Watermelon Market Slows With Held-Over Stock
New York August 31 The watermelons market was slow this week as arrivals declined and yards held more stock. Best 28 to 2 pound melons offered from 500 to 630 dollars per car, 24 to 26 pounds from 300 to 475 dollars, and smaller melons down to 150 dollars per car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gourley Company Inc Ends Chicago Operations Owing 30000
Gourley Company Inc led by Del R Gourley quits business in Chicago after four years. Liabilities about 70000 owed to six to eight creditors including National Auction Co and a California shipper. No bank debts. assets mainly railroad claims. No bankruptcy planned. reorganization possible to wipe out old obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wss
National Auction Company
California
Texas Onion
Gourley
Jersey Shipping Peaches Market Mixed Across Regions
Jersey shipments showed varied activity with Delaware Maryland and Virginia markets dipping slightly from the prior week. Prices ranged widely for Jersey Hibertas from 1.50 to 8 dollars per crate and 1 to 2 dollars per basket, while Georgia Belles sold from 0.75 to 1.50 per basket and 1 to 2 dollars per crate. Champions commanded about 0.60 to 1.25 per crate.
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Delaware
Marylan
Virginia
Jersey Hibertas
Georgia Belles
Trial granted in bank guarantee ruling on potato contract
In Columbus Ohio, Edward Hertlein learns the U S Court of Appeals grants a new trial in Norfolk Virginia case against Bundick Taylor and Corbin Handy Co Makemile Park Va over a July 1920 loading of 609 barrels of Irish Cobblers at 5 50 per barrel The suit concerns a contract made in April 1920 for 600 barrels of Cobblers and the handling of bank guarantees versus cash payments The original trial by Judge Cook favored the plaintiff for 600 deposit and held the bank guarantee was not legal tender The retrial will likely occur this term with Levy Mitchell Norfolk Va and H W Goodwyn Richmond Va representing Hertlein.
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Columbus
Edward Hertlein
United States Court of Appeals
Hertlein
Cook
Makemle Park
Levy, & Mitchell
Norfolk
H. W. Goodwyn
Richmond
World misquotes Arthur Kugelman in farm trade piece
New York World interview with trade figures includes a quote attributed to Arthur C Kugelman head of Olivit Brothers about black fly and white fly. Kugelman denies making the remark and expresses anger at the publication. The controversy centers on remarks tied to the Department of Agriculture quarantine order affecting imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia Brothers
New York
New York World
Department of Agriculture
Packer
the World
Arthur C. Kugelman
Olivit Brothers
Ine
Florida shippers faced white fly damage for years
The speaker recalls telling a reporter that Florida shippers struggled with the white fly, which he believed did more harm than the black fly. He notes that the white fly damaged russet or orange and grapefruit fruits from what they call brights and says he did not criticize the government’s order due to insufficient knowledge at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
New F B O Auction to Be Established at Chicago
Chicago Aug 31 A new F B O Auction Company forms after wide national demand for a Chicago based auction linked to existing distribution. A committee including D P Sweeney Abe Andrews F B Nellis Charles Godding and Jake Shafton plans early start by Sept 16 with headquarters in Chicago and reps in major markets and production regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Uction
D. P. Sweeney
Boston
Abe Andrews
Detroit
F. B. Nellis
Charles Godding
Jake Shafton
California Grape Sales in New York Market
New York reports about 20 cars of California grapes arriving daily. Wine grapes show variable quality with Malagas often bought for wine use. Trade anticipates stronger demand in two weeks. auction prices listed include Alicantes 2.20 to 2.50, Zinfandels 1.25 to 1.40, Muscats 1.10, Malagas table fruit 2.00 to 2.50, Thompson Seedless 1.30 to 1.83, Todays 2.60 to 4 per crate by quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
California
Malagas
Alicantes
Trousseau
Best
Thompson
Drought Hits Michigan Onion Crop Across State
Grand Rapids Michigan growers report drought hurt onion yields. In the worst drought zones output may be half normal, with other districts at 75 to 85 percent. Some predict 60 to 75 percent statewide. A second note cites Martinsburg West Virginia noting a record peach crop shipping and sale in recent days with good fruit and fair prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurts
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Martinsburg
W. Va
The Produce Packer free sample offer excerpt
The Produce Packer is a weekly trade newspaper focusing on commercial production and marketing of fruits vegetables eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and related market news. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packer
Produce Packer
Eges
Barred Apples Trade Slows in Boxed Stock Market
In Chicago the barreled apple trade remains stronger than boxed stock as buyers show interest in futures for barreled Jonathans and Grimes Golden while hesitating on box apples. Prices in Illinois and nearby states run 4.25 to 4.73 per barrel for Jonathans and similar for Grimes, with quality noted as good and size large.
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Chicago
Jonathans
Grimes Golden
Grimes
Jonathan
Ilinois
Washington
New Mexico
California
Berailes
Illinois
Michigan
Apple Situation in Martinsburg District
In Martinsburg West Virginia on August 31 the apple crop is finishing in excellent style. Recent rains have produced good size clean fruit and color in late varieties. Early apples have sold out while Grimes and Jonathans are next, with some blocks of Grimes changing hands near three dollars. Buyers and sellers struggle to agree on Yorks and Bens prices as high costs for barrels and labor reduce growers’ profits.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Grimes
Jonathans
Yorks
Bens
Wisconsin Cabbage Movement Gains Steam in Aug
Chicago reports an increase in shipments of early Wisconsin cabbage with five to ten cars leaving daily from the district. The 1923 crop is satisfactory with medium heads that are sound and hard. Wisconsin growers quote 17 20 per ton fob shipping point. Local markets steady with Copenhagen jobs around 25 26 per ton and homegrown stock crates selling 1 1.25 per crate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Chicago
Copenhagen
Tyne
Reaction in Chicago market on potatoes view
Market activity shows heavy car arrivals at the Chicago team tracks with a week end close. Carriers report widespread rejection of cars in Chicago territory and a notable price drop triggers quality complaints. Prices listed include Minnesota Ohio and Wisconsin potatoes in various forms.
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Chicago
Minnesota
U. S
Snick Ohios
Ohio
Wisconsin
White
Nebraska
Idaho
Melon Buyers Released After Habeas Corpus Ruling
J B Peck and partner Mathis, jailed in Georgia on a worthless check charge linked to a Florida Fruit and Sales Company melon deal with South Carolina ties, were freed in Macon after Judge H A Mathews voided an amended affidavit and habeas corpus proceedings. Peck had posted bond and faced no jail confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
J. B. Peck
Barnwell
County
S. C
H. A. Mathews
Superior Court
Peck
Mathis
Florida Fruit and ‘Sales Company
South
Carolin
South Carolina
Grant
Georgia
Mathews
Higher Prices for Oranges in New York Market This Week
Market notes show orange prices in New York higher this week with gains across grades and sizes. Porto Rican fruit arrivals via the Ponce were auctioned midweek as green fruit and modest decay affected prices. fancy fruit sold from 2.25 to 8.12 dollars, brights 1.82 to 1.25, choice 2.12 to 4.88, russets 2.62 to 4, and standards 1.37 to 3.38, while Porto Rican pineapples were lighter and fetched higher prices despite color.
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Ponce
New York
New Orleans
Quarantine Said to Cause Little Trouble for Dealers
New York August 31 dealers in South Sea island fruits and Cuban produce expect minimal impact from the Federal Horticultural Board import quarantine. O M Darle of Frederick Opolinsky notes no change in permit procedures, predicting Isle of Pines grapefruit imports will fall to 50 000 to 60 000 boxes as duties and freight affect competition. Crutchfield of Americans Fruit Growers in Pittsburgh says health rules should not trigger drastic actions and only slight added difficulty for some importers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South Sea Island
Federal Horticultural Board
O. M. Darle
Commission Department
Frederick Opolinsky
Porto Rico
Isle of Pines
Packerman
TNS
Crutchfield
Shana
Freight Rates Too High California Shippers Say
Sacramento August 31 California Fruit Growers and Shippers Protective League filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging freight rates for transporting fresh deciduous fruits are excessive. Distances affect price with 100 pounds priced at 1.73 to 1.047 dollars for near points and distant points, far above June 24 1918 levels. California Railroad Commission will intervene for shippers. proceeding likely in San Francisco within months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
California Fruit Growers and Shippers Protective League
Interstate. Commerce. Commission
Rathroad Commission of
California
Terven
Pee: Itha
California’ _shippers and
Interstate Commerce ‘Commis- Bi
Francisco
Pointé
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P. Fazio
Walla
Walla Valley
Gourley Company, Inc
del R
Had
Jersey
N.Y. World
Coe
Pat
Porto
Celpt
America
Neve
Signeau
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