Northern Potato Men Fight Car Rental Charge
Representatives of the Northern Potato Traffic Association protested before the Interstate Commerce Commission against a proposed $5 per car rental for refrigerating or insulated cars used to ship potatoes. The hearing reviewed plans to charge $5 per car from October 15 to April 15, with effects across Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The protest urged suspension of the rule, citing large potato crops and potential hardship for growers, shippers, and consumers. The commission was to decide soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Northern Potato Traffic ‘Association of
Minneapolis
J. C. Famechon Co
Northern Pacific
Minneapolis, St. Paul
Sault Ste Marie
Minnesotta
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Secretary of Agriculture
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Maine
New York
Minnesota
Wiscon
Pennsylvania
Pena Ivania
United States
Ray Diekemper of Terre Haute Marries in Seattle
Chicago reports Ray J. Diekemper of Jos Diekemper & Son Terre Haute Ind and Miss Lillian McLaughlin of Seattle wed in Seattle last Saturday. The couple stopped in Chicago and plan a few weeks in New York then a longer honeymoon in Canada before returning to Terre Haute.
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Chicago
Ray J. Diekemper
Jos
Diekemper & Son
Terre ‘Haute
Ind
Ray
Blackstone
Diekemper
Lillian McLaughlin
Seattle
New York City
Canada
Terre Haute
Week's Market on Peaches in Chicago
Chicago market notes show quiet peach trade with mixed quality. Alberta stock sold well when fancy. arrivals from Michigan consisted mostly of small wings. fifth bushel baskets sold at 15 25 cents, f bushel baskets and crates at 1 to 1.50, fancy stock up to 1.75. Receipts were larger than last week.
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Chicago
West Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Michigan
Sligh and the Melon Kings Camp at Salisbury Md
New York reports inquiries about S. B. Sligh & Co known as the Melon Kings. Sligh was profiled earlier in The Packer for Georgia melon dealings and is now in Salisbury Maryland quoting attractive cash or bank guaranteed prices.
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Sligh
Melon King
Salisbury
New York
S. B. Sligh & Co
Melon Kings
Packer
Mad
Fair Demand for Cantaloupes This Week
Chicago reports fair demand for cantaloupes this week despite cool weather. California Turlocks in standard crates sold at 2.75 38, Colorado Rocky Fords at 3.25, with flats up to 1.25 when fancy. Indiana and Michigan melons sold steadily in good condition, with Osage varieties 1.26 to 2.25 and white rind melons at 1.1 to 1.50 as arrivals from Indiana and the West continued.
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Chicago
California
Colorado
Indiana
Michigan Osage
West
Heavy deciduous fruit sale with firm market in Chicago
Chicago buyers opened at a deciduous fruit auction with abundant offerings from California and the Northwest. Grapes, plums and peaches held firm with higher prices for peaches, while Bartlett pears were often poor in condition and cheaper. Receipts totaled 38 cars from California and five from the Northwest, with overripe fruit selling low.
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Chicago
California
Northwest
Green Fruit Auction Company
Green Fruit Auction Company: Ploms
Gros
Dukes
Giant
Hancock
Oregon
Susquehanna
Washington
Colorado
Central Fruit
Giants
Tokays
Elbertas
Crawfords
Lovells
Bartlett
Central
Buerre Hardy
J Y Shiozawa Visits Trade in the East
J Y Shiozawa secretary of the Japanese Farmers Association of Imperial Valley based in Brawley California toured U S markets this week. The association with 500 members cultivates 35000 acres growing cantaloupes beans and tomatoes. He visited New York Philadelphia and other cities before proceeding to Washington for a conference with the Japanese mission.
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New York
J. Y. Shiozawa
Japanese Farmers’ Association of
Imperial Valley
Brawley
Calif
Shiozawa
Philadelphia
Washington
Packer Subscriptions Seek Local Solicitors Nationwide
The Packer seeks high class men or boys to act as local solicitors at every U. S. point not yet represented. Sell subscriptions to commercial growers, shippers, distributors, and receivers of produce. Liberal pay. Write the nearest office with qualifications and references. The Packer offices in New York, Kansas City, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Los Angeles.
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Packer
U. S
New York
Kansas City
Chicago
Ill
Cincinnati
Ohio
Los Angeles
Calif
Chicago Onion Market Steady under fair demand
Chicago onions market remained steady as receipts of homegrown yellows from California and Iowa stayed active. Prices ranged about 2.15 to 2.25 per 100 pounds f. o. b. Chicago, with reds scarce and quoted around 1.50 to 1.60 at Iowa points, reflecting a cautious buyers’ market.
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Chicago
California
Rumors swirl on Potatoes Dictator in Washington
Chicago reports speculation that E Percy Miller of Albert Miller & Co may be named potato dictator by the Food Administration. Miller was summoned to Washington for a Thursday conference with Hoover and Lou Sweet amid talks of government action to regulate the potato market this fall. Wisconsin circles say the National Council of Defense advised growers to hold stock, anticipating a dictator and possible minimum price.
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Chicago
Food Administration
Washington
E. Percy Miller
Albert’ Miller & Co
Hoover
Lou D. Sweet
Daily Press
Miller
Wisconsin
State Council of Defense
National ‘Council of Defense
Chicago Butter Market Shows Firm Tone With Light Trade
Chicago butter trade remained mostly quiet this week with light receipts and a firmer tone. Creamery extras sold around 41 to 42 cents, with a good local consumer demand and some shipping business. warehouse report awaited. Receipts totaled 8,598 tubs on Tuesday, 20,668 on Wednesday, and 15,466 on Thursday, sellers noting unchanged prices overall with occasional 0.5 cent gains for extras and firmer packing stock.
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Chicago
Owever
Potato Grades Adopted by Government for Potatoes
Rochester Sept 7 The local Bureau of Markets alerts dealers growers and consumers to new joint potato grading by Agriculture and Food Administration. Three grades set standards for sound clean mixed varieties with size limits. Third grade covers smaller potatoes and circulars will be mailed soon with details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Bureau of Marketa
P. C. Isbell
Federal
Department of Agriculture
United States Food Administration
New York Cantaloupe Market Shows Decline this Week
New York on September 7 reports cantaloupes easier than last week with Western stock, mostly Californias, at 2 to 3 dollars per standard crate and ponies from 1.75 to 2.50. Mexican pink meats bring 0.30 or 1.85 per flat crate. Best Delaware and Maryland cantaloupes run 1.50 to 2.25, poor stock 1, ponies 0.75 to 1, Jersey cantaloupes in boxes 0.75 to 1.75.
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New York
Delaware
Maryland
Jersey
Poultry Receipts Light in Chicago Market Steady
Chicago reports live poultry offerings light for the week with prices holding high. Fowls and springs steady near last week. spring chicks sold at a flat price. roosters up modestly. Demand from local trade adequate to absorb arrivals as four cars and 400 express coops moved Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bac
Further Advance on Chicago Egg Market
Chicago reports another firm week in the egg market with fresh stock prices rising to 37 cents and local and outside buyers absorbing improved inventories. Receipts of fresh eggs remained tight earlier in the week, with undergrades steady. prices held near 37 to 38 cents for firsts and 39 to 40 cents for storage.
Railways urged to boost car loads to ease freight shortage
President Woodrow Wilson tells railway executives that the nation’s arteries are the railways and emphasizes eliminating obstructions by maximizing car loading. He argues no new cars can be built quickly, so loading cars to full or 10 percent over capacity could dramatically increase throughput, suggesting a two ton gain per car equals 200,000 more usable cars. He urges immediate action and quotes the question of how they can afford not to do their part.
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United States
Eggs and Butter in Associated Warehouses
New York reports that as of September 1 egg holdings stood at 2,794,000 cases, 418,000 cases above the prior year, while butter stock reached 71,262,000 pounds, down 12,320,000 pounds from last year. Data covers 66 principal warehouses nationwide, with one Detroit house not reporting.
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New York
Associated Warehouse
Detroit
Potato market shows early week improvement on good demand
In Chicago the potato market moved up early in the week with normal receipts and solid demand. Minnesota supplies were arriving well with Early Ohio in stock. Michigan expected heavy harvest within ten days with strong quality reported. Prices held firm as Eastern stock neared parity with nearby states, and South and Southwest demand hinted at strong movement once late crop arrives. Receipts remained light, keeping prices steady to firmer through Friday with Minnesota and Wisconsin spots at about 1.10 to 1.15 per bushel and Eastern Cobblers firm around 1.20.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Ohio
Wisconsin
Michigan
Virginia
Potato market and egg trade across the nation
A wide index of agricultural market items from New York to Chicago, detailing potato markets, egg and butter movements, cantaloupes, apples, onions, and other crops. Notes include shipments, prices, trade notes, and personnel mentions such as Ray J. Diekemper’s marriage and deaths in the trade press.
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J. P. Miner
New York
Shiozawa
Salisbury
West Virginia
Chicago
Ray J. Diekemper
Indianapolis
Michigan
Pleasant Valley
Elgin
Retailers Arrested for Selling Unstamped Cold Storage Eggs
New York dispatch reports Commissioner John J. Dillon's department arresting about 36 small retailers for selling cold storage eggs not stamped cold storage on the shell. The cases were sent to the attorney general for prosecution. Separate Chicago notes cite easing citrus demand, Valencia carloads around 3 to 3.50 per box, and carrots near 5 to 5.50 in light of cool weather.
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New York
John J. Dillon
Department of Foods and Markets
Eges
Dillon
Cabbage Market Posts Firmer Tone in Chicago Trade
Cabbage activity remains brisk with nearby stock around ten dollars per ton in Chicago. Wisconsin begins limited domestic shipments as growers hold firm on prices, restricting movement. Holland seed cabbage is maturing late but reportedly of good quality, not ready for ten days.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
National Poultry Butter and Egg Assn Convening in October
Chicago reports the 1917 National Poultry Butter and Egg Association convention set for October 15 and 16 at LaSalle Hotel. Edward Davis leads as general chairman with Dan Coyne Jr guiding committees. over half of the 1900s- era membership responding. Banquet speakers include George E. Haskell with aid from Food Administration ties.
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Chicago
National
Poultry, Butter and Egg Association
Hotel ‘LaSalle
Selbers
Edward Davis
Chicago Butter and Egg Board
Dan Coyne, Jr
George E. Haskell
Poultry, Butter and Egg
Food Administration Board
Government Seeks Market Inspectors Salaries 1200 to 2760
Government announces examinations for investigators and inspectors in the Bureau of Markets, Department of Agriculture. Positions include salaries from 1800 to 2760 for investigators and 1200 to 1800 for assistants. Open to male citizens aged 21 to 50. Applications directed to Civil Service Commission or state offices in multiple cities. Emphasis on moral character and practical experience in handling fruits and vegetables.
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New York
Bureau of Markets
Department of Aericulture
Washington, D. C
N. Y
New Orleans
Honolulu
Hawaii
Old Custom House
St. Louis
Balboa Heights
Canal Zone
Porto Rico Civil Service Commission
San Juan
P. R
Apples Sell at 84 to 5 Bbl in West Virginia
Martinsburg reports strong apple sales with about 8000 barrels moved. Grimes Golden Orchard Co sold 4000 York Imperials at 4 a barrel and 1000 Winesaps at 1. JW H Thomas sold 2000 York Imperials at 4. S Thomas Brown sold 1000 Yorks and Staymans, Yorks at 4 and Staymens at 5. Yorks expected to grade two and a quarter inches. Buyers meeting growers prices, heavy deals for the region.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Grimes Golden Orchard Company
JW. H. Thomas
S. Thomas Brown
Market Quotations and Vegetables Across Kansas City
Market quotations for vegetables in Kansas City appear with cabbage and potatoes listed. Apples are noted in St. Louis with kraut makers buying cabbage. The page also references vegetable coverage and related market items across pages 18 and 19.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Texas
Washington
Galveston
Kansas_City
St. Louia
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R. Beggs
J. C. Famechon
A. A. Knudsen
C. W. Tong
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroada
Ray J. Dieckemper
J. -Y. Shiozawa
Mr. Hoover
Mr. Sweet
Tikelihood
Govt
Woodrow Wilson
Inago
Mich
Milwaukee Market News
Denver
Provo
Utah
Whitman
Puritan Butter and Egg Company
Spencer
Julius D. Mahr
BE. L. McAdam
Weather Bureau
Lonrog County
Jensen
Bellingha
Government
Wenatchee Valley
oWarcetn Valley
Rio Grande Valley
Houston Market News
Dallas Trade News
Abbeville
Skagit County
York State
Williamson
Florida
Porto Rico
Daily Paper
Canard
New Brunswick
Stanley S. Hoagland
Buffalo Market News
Joe Cohen
Boston
Fletcher
Kelley
Corpus
Christi
Philadelphia Market News
Philadelphia Street Notes
Albert S. Bailey, Jr
Port Clinton
Chace
Vlorian ‘Growery
Columbus Market News
Ataples
Crystal Springs
Miss
Pittsburgh
Baltimore Market News
Baltimore
Warren
Greensburg
Sept
Sethers
Norman Hazelton
Grand Rapids
H. H. Hazelton
Taylor
Obenour Mararied
Memphis
Ohio Valley
Cincinnati Street Notes
Madison County
Nashville
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