California grape deal disappointing so far this season
Fresno reports little profit for grape shippers with buyers scarce and prices weak. Mildew and damaged stock flood markets as Eastern bidders wait for activity. Good stock expected to fare better but cash sales unlikely. traders caution on junk and dubious operators while wait for Pittsburgh auction results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
Calif
California
F. C. B. Pittsburgh
Alicantes
Pittsburgh
Wise Eastern
Fresnois
Reduction in Georgia Sweet Potato Freight Rates
The Georgia Public Service Commission announced it secured 5 to 10 percent reductions in interstate freight rates for Georgia sweet potatoes to Chicago and other northern markets. The cut followed ICC tariff suspensions after failed amicable settlements with carriers, prompted by the State Bureau of Marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia Public Service Commission
Georgia
Georgia Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
State ‘Bureau of Market
Chicago
New York Grape Prices Drop Amid Poor Quality
Receipts of California grapes totaled 55 to 65 cars daily as the week ended with overall poor quality and lower prices than the prior week. Wine grapes ranged from $1.15 to $2.60 per lug or crate, Malagas and Thompson Seedless varied, and Tokays sold well in fancy lots at about $3.00 per crate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
California
Malagas
Thompson
Electric Lights Speed Lettuce Growth in Experiments
A report from the International Institute of Agriculture describes lettuce forced under five electric lamps for six hours daily. After 12 days treated plants had about two and a half times more fresh leaves than controls. Illumination tripled marketable yield, reducing the growth cycle from four to five weeks to about two weeks for a second crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
International Institute of Agriculture
New York Potato Market Slows Amid Price Dips
New York on September 7 reports dull potato trading as receipts for Jersey and Long Island varieties rise. Jersey Cobblers bring about 2.75 to 3 per 150 pounds, Giants about 2.25, while Long Island prices hover around 4.50 to 4.65 per 165 pounds and 4.25 per 150 pounds with slow sales and price shading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jersey
Long Island
Giants
Lone Islands
Jeraey Cobblers
Long Islands
Canadian Apple and Potato Crops Report Septembers
The September crop report from Agriculture Canada’s Fruit Branch estimates British Columbia will harvest 3,250,000 boxes of apples, with a total national potato crop around 66,251,000 centals. The report compares these figures to last year’s outputs and notes shifts in yields across provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Department of Agriculture, Fruit Branch
British Columbia
Gourley Debts Cut By Half At Auction
D Kellerman of National Auction Company says Gourley & Co of Chicago owes $6,200 to creditors, down from $12,000. A receiver has been appointed and assets have been moved to the receiver, with assets described as more than twice the indebtedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
D. Kellerman
National
Packerman
Gourley & Co
Chicago
Kellerman
Easier Market on Potatoes in Chicago Opens Weak
Chicago sept 7 the potato market opened with heavy arrivals from double holiday and created easier conditions for Early Ohios and white stock. By late week white stock strengthened while Minnesota Wisconsin shipments rose with 25 BH cars daily and Michigan limited. Prices ranged from 1 50 to 2 20 for sacked Ohio types and related varieties in bulk and sacks.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Idaho
Nebraska
South Dakota
Red River
Rains Help Late Cabbage in York State
Rochester New York September 7 Recent rains will benefit late cabbage crops but early cabbage is far advanced to recover losses from drought. Dealers expect modest yields with half the usual tonnage per acre and three to five tons per acre as the range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Eh Ps N
Death of William Auchter noted in Rochester area
William Auchter died at his Greece home last week at age 58. A respected fruit grower, he was known as an expert and served as judge at fruit shows and at the Rochester Exposition fruit exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Auchter
Rochester
William ‘Auchter
Greece
Auchter
Rochester Exposition
J. C. Leib Company Placed In Receiver Ship
The J. C. Leib Company has been placed in receivership by order of the local court. The firm has not operated actively for over a year and formerly conducted business on Light Street. This action does not affect the present firm J. C. Leib & Co. in any way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Leib
Baltimore
J. C. Leib Company
Pot J. C. Leib & Co
Texas Tomato Man John H Brooks Arrested on Embezzlement Charge
John H Brooks of Lone Star Shipping Agency, based in Jacksonville Texas, faces embezzlement charges from shippers in a large tomato deal. He was detained after an involuntary bankruptcy attempt and bond set at 2009 dollars. Brooks claims innocence and notes disputes over funds and jurisdiction. The case involves about 150 carloads in play and a Chicago firm claim delaying returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Tex
John H. Brooks
Lone Star Shipping Agency
U. S. District
Estes
Texarkana
Brooks
Arkansas
Cherokee County
Texas
Federal Court of Arkansas
Dallas
Chicago
Brooka
Broglish
Arkana
Onion Market Steady Amid Harvest Delays Across Midwest
Chicago September 7 The onions market remained fairly steady with prices and demand modest as harvests lag due to ten days of rain and cold. Indiana Iowa Michigan Wisconsin and Ohio crops are late by one to two weeks with shipments under normal. Indiana and Iowa Red Globes at 2.50 to 2.75. Iowa yellows about 3 for No 1 stock. Indiana yellows 2.50 to 3 for medium size. whites around 3 to 3.23 in parts of the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
California Onions Prices Drop Amid Holiday Stock Rise
SeCtion Al 1sileg being made at 3 dollars. California yellows offered around 2.25 to 2.40 and browne at 2.50 per cwt at U. K. shipping point. Locally demand eased as week opened with stock buildup from a double holiday. Homegrown onions sold mainly at 2.65 to 2.73 wholesale. Indiana yellows 2.90 to 3.15. Walla Walla onions also on market, windup of the Walla Walla deal, selling mainly at 2.75 to 3 per cwt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
U. K
Indiana
Walla
Walla Walla
Cantaloupe Market in New York Sees Liberal Western Receipts
In New York on Sept 7 the cantaloupe market shows little change with liberal receipts from the West. Prices drift lower toward the close as green melons move, crates valued between 1.25 and 1.75 per crate, with Jerseys often at 1.25 to 2 per crate or basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elephant orchards form new Redlands shipping concern
In Redlands California on Sept 7 a new independent citrus shipping outfit will operate, with Archie M Pratt and Frank Moore named as sales leaders. The outfit includes houses in Redlands Crafton and Fullerton to supply top grade oranges year round. A.M. Pratt, longtime Mu Mutual Orange Distributors manager and Rotary Club former president, becomes sales manager. Nearby Rochester reports the early apple market remains soft with limited crop and some dealers storing Duchess apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redlands
Calif
Elephant
Frank Moore
Association
Crafton
Fullerton
Archie M. Pratt
Rotary Club
Mu‘tual Orange Distributors
British Columbia
Elephant Orchards
Rochester
Stor~ Nage
Son
Crop reports show drought and storms cut yields this season
Farmers say weather battered crops with wind storms and drought. Output may total 1 200 to 1 400 cars in the county, far below last year’s 3 300 to 4 500 acre equivalents, with many fields averaging under 200 bushels per acre. Harvesting shifts begin late as stock remains with growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGuffey
Nené
Ohio Valley Onions Moving as Crop Estimates Stir Debate
Toledo Ohio Sept 7 Onions from Ohio and Indiana markets are being loaded daily for Midwestern sales. Carrot shippers quote yellows at 2.73 to 3 per cwt with extra large stock at 3.25. Whites are plentiful in principal districts and selling near the same. Several large blocks were contracted for future delivery around 3.12 to growers and 3 paid to producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Indiana
Sweet Potato Market News Weights and Prices
New York Sept 7 receipts of sweet potatoes remained heavy this week at 16 to 20 cars daily. Market eased versus last close with Eastern Shore stock at 2.50 to 4 per barrel, Carolinas 3.25 to 3.25, Maryland Delaware 1.26 to 1.50 per basket. Sweet potatoes and yams sold around 1.50 to 1.50 per basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
York
Easler
Jersey Peach Season Now Open Amid Market Shifts
News from Rochester New York reports peaches arriving in seasonal markets with increases up to 25 cents for Elberta and Hales varieties. Prices range from 1 to 2.75 dollars for fancy fruit as farmers and vendors protest a night market in Lockport drawing traffic away from day markets and slowing morning sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New, York
Dea
Hales
Elbertas
Rochester
Lockport
Buffalo
York State
Complaint Against Charleston Fruit Co. in S C
Shippers allege checks from the Charleston Fruit Company of Charleston are returned marked insufficient funds. An Ocala, Florida signer, Joseph DiAntonio Sr., is named in the complaint filed Sept 7. The Atlantic National Bank of Charleston reportedly returned the check twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S.C
Charleston Fruit Company
Ocala
Fla
Atlantic National’ Bank
Char Éston
Joseph ‘Diantonio
The Produce Packer and Its Free Sample Offer
A note describes The Produce Packer weekly newspaper dedicated to market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and related items. It offers free sample copies on request.
Spanish Onions Docked Unsold At New York Port
The New York market reports Spanish onions at the dock unsold. Three hundred seventy five cases 730 half cases and 22 175 crates. Additionally 526 cases 6 275 half cases and 24 crates are afloat for this port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New- York
Peaches Market Slips Slightly on Moderate Demand
Chicago Sept 7 Market for peaches shows only moderate demand and a slight easing on good stock. Early arrivals from Michigan Indiana Illinois indicate good quality, with Elberta and Robertson varieties selling between 2.50 and 3.25 per bushel for desirable lots, smaller stock at lower prices.
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Chicago
Michigan
Elvertas
Indiana
Ilinois
Hales
Tndiana
Tlt
Nois
Elbertas
Robertia’s
Wisconsin Cabbage Movement Increases Through Wisconsin Michigan
Chicago September 7 The cabbage movement from Wisconsin and Michigan has risen in the past week with cutting of early varieties including kraut stock widespread in cabbage districts. Prices ease to 15 to 18 dollars per ton f.o.b. with a drop of about 2 dollars from the prior week. Holland cabbage crop in Wisconsin is short but quality expected to be satisfactory as heads mature to medium size and solidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wisconsin
Mich
Igah
Earlot
Ft O. B
Htig
No Statement as Yet in Gourley & Co Case
Chicago Sept 7 There has been no creditors meeting for Gourley Company Inc which recently suspended business. creditors holding about 30 000 in six to eight heads show willingness to let the firm continue operating. Gourley has not announced future steps though local friends expect him to push ahead to recoup losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gourley Company, Inc
Packer
Gourley
Market Notes on Cantaloupe Prices Across States
Chicago reports ample cantaloupe movement from Colorado California with Michigan mostly through shipping Demand steady with prices solid California Salmon Tint flats $1 crates 45s Michigan Hoodoos 9x9 10c to $1 10x19 80c to $1.10 Osage Gems 12x12 or 14x14 $1.25 to $1.50 Heart of Gold 12x12 $1.35 to $1.50 Also Fresno court case upholds $25,600 damages and $1,642 interest in Foley grape delivery dispute with Paley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Suypilea
Colorado
California
Michigan
Michigan Hoodoos
Michigan Osage
Michigan Heart of Gold
Foley
Fresno
Calif
F. M. Withers
C.H. Withers
B. Y. Foley
California Oranges Sell Higher on New York Market
California oranges commanded higher prices on the New York market with strong demand and better quality shown in five car lots. Best 300s fetched around 7.90 to 8.15 dollars, choice 5.75 to 7.60, with some lots at 7.75 to 8. Standards and other grades moved up amid active buying and favorable conditions. Porto Rican fruits also showed good demand, with fancy stock up to 8.75 and brights to 7.88, while light weight or green fruit discounted. Foreign lemons priced at auction rose about 25 cents, with first 300s at 5.87, seconds 4.87 to 5.75, and 360s 4.87 to 5.37. Forty-eight cases sold at various prices, and large lots remained afloat for New York and other ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ury
Mandat
California
Choice
Best
Verdahl Firat
New York
New Orleans
New Auction Company Bounding Into Shape
Chicago September 7 There are new developments with respect to the F O B Auction Company Local committee members have met several times to decide exact methods rates and other details Dealers and distributors say things are rapidly shaping up and the plan to start by September 15 or 17 will be carried out
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Terminal markets show lower prices on grapes
A Chicago report notes grape markets dipping with varied price ranges. Zinfandels sit around 75 per ton, Alicantes 115, Muscats 45, with local auction prices for good stock from 1.75 to 2.50 per unit and Michigan Grapes mainly at 60 per ton for Moore's Early. Demand remains fair and market unsettled at Benton Harbor and other grape belt points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iman F. 0. B. Way
Alicantes
Malagas
Thompson Seedress
Michigan
Moore
Benton Harbor
Chicago
Lee
Complaint Against Oil City Produce Co Tulsa
A complaint filed against Oil City Produce Co of Tulsa centers on unpaid beans and a returned check. The Packer notes a reply from Oil City stating slow collections due to heavy business and that Field will check in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OIL City Produce CO
Tulsa
Field
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Central West
A. M. Pratt
New Orange Concern
Big Scioto
Hog Creek
Hardin County
Ohio Valley
Jersey Peach
Charleston Fruit
New Auction Company
Torm A. Develo
Kansas City
Sant
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