Florida Citrus Men in Turmoil Over Probation Plan
Florida citrus leaders clash over a proposed national proration plan for marketing and Florida state marketing. Some accept AAA guidance, others oppose California dominated proration, fearing loss of control and licenses. The debate touches California Arizona structures and potential federal action.
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Florida Citrus
Orlando
Fla
Florida
AAA
California
Texas
Arigona
Louisiana
Arizona
Washington state license law upheld in Yakima ruling
Yakima, Sept. 7 The Washington state commission merchants licensing law was upheld by the State Supreme Court. A Thurston County suit to restrain enforcement was denied. The decision extends to cash buyers and fruit on commission, with AAA licenses required for all wholesale and retail fruit and vegetable dealers. Minimum AAA fees are 25 dollars for wholesale and 1 dollar for retail.
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Yakima
Wash
Washington State Commission
State Supreme Court
Department of Agriculture
Thurston County
Supreme Court
Yakima Valley
W. J. Robinson
AAA
Dallas Fort Worth Fruit and Vegetable Dealers Meet
Tex Sept 7 The Dallas Fort Worth Fruit and Vegetable Dealers Association calls a September 12 meeting for all industry sectors in the two cities and nearby areas to elect a local code committee. The Elks Club at Fourth and Barnett in Fort Worth hosts the 2 p.m. session with voting by each group for their representative.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Dallas-Fort Worth
Denver Code Officers Elected for Ensuing Year
Denver Colorado Sept 7 At a meeting of recently appointed committee men representing trade groups local code officers for the ensuing year were elected H N Brown chairman A F Csarnowsky vice chairman Otto Henchmann secretary Tony Amato treasurer Questionnaires are being sent to the trade to gauge opinions and by laws and regulations will be adopted at a mass meeting to be held next week.
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Denver
Colo
H. N. Brown
Otto Henchmann
Tony Amato
Remedies for a Nation seeking relief through government
A sweeping critique of multiple remedies proposed to ease national troubles. Politicians, scholars, and religious leaders urge government intervention or control of business, with debates over wealth, distribution, and autonomy. The piece warns of unintended consequences like loss of work, dependence, and social upheaval, ending with a note on religious caution amid ongoing discussions.
Early Red River Valley potato crop moving forward
Grand Forks North Dakota September 7 early movement of Red River valley potatoes underway Triumphs marketed across the territory but full harvest starts late next week and by September 20 to 25 the movement should be in full swing The crop is expected to be much shorter than last year due to dry weather estimates range from 60 to 75 percent of last year with northern sections in better shape than central and southern areas Frosts have damaged stocks but cool weather has created ideal storing conditions Overall growers expect only modest gains if rains arrive timely and the season extends two more weeks.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Red River Valley
Lettuce Shipments Resume After Salinas Strike Ends
Salinas California September 7 shipments resume after field and shed workers end strike in the Salinas-Watsonville lettuce district. By week’s end all packing sheds operate full schedules as arbitration handles differences. Cash market opens at 2.50 per crate four five dozens with prices easing later. Estimated next week movement near 100 cars. Also New York calls a September 15 Code Authority meeting to nominate officers.
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Salinas
Calif
Salinas-Watsonville
Arbitration Board
The Produce Packer free sample offer
The Produce Packer prints a separate weekly newspaper with market news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool fur and related goods. A free sample copy will be mailed upon request.
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Packer
Produce Packer
Eges
Denmark Imposes Embargo on American Apples and Fruit
New York Sept. 1. Cable advices say Denmark will not issue licenses for import of apples pears and other American fruits at least for now. The embargo stems from a larger than usual Danish fruit crop. Exporters expect possible future lift but not until the Danish harvest progresses.
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New York
American Fruit Growers Inc
Denmark
J W Roberts Dies After Fall at St Lukes Hospital
James Warren Roberts, 63, traffic manager in charge of perishables for the Pennsylvania Railroad, dies after a fall from a sixth floor window at St Luke's Hospital. A well known figure in New York's fruit and vegetable trade, he had been ill several weeks with a rare spinal disease, Potts disease, and was admitted for examination prior to his death.
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New York
James Warren Roberts
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
St. Lukes Hospital
Earry
Mr. Roberts
Roberts
Albert Miller & Co names new officers in Chicago
The Albert Miller & Co annual meeting elected Alexander Berger to the board to fill a vacancy from E Percy Miller's death. Fred E Hallack became president, Perrin C Miller executive VP and treasurer, John F Jardine and John R Bouchier as vice presidents, and Anna H Moore as secretary. The firm plans expansion and higher volume, with more commission business and staffing changes. Further hearings on Atlantic seaboard to southwest rates announced, and army bids for food items set for September 12 under AAA market rules.
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Chicago
Albert Miller & Co
Alexander Berger
Howilson
E. Percy Miller
Fred E. Hallack
B. Percy Miller
Perrin C. Miller
John F. Jardine
Wisconsin
Waupaca
John R. Bouchier
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Anna H. Moore
Michigan
North Dakota
Idaho
Railroads seek higher rates on fruits and vegetables
International Apple Association executive Telm reviews railroad rate proposals impacting fresh fruits and vegetables. Most items face a 10 percent increase with a 3 cent maximum per 100 pounds, with limited exceptions for citrus, potatoes, and intrastate rates. Certain western routes and California Oregon Washington BC see varied adjustments in line with water and rail combinations.
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Rochester
N. Y
Washington, D. C
R. G. Phillips
International Apple Association
California
Nevada
Oregon
Texas
Nevada Northern Railway
C. C
F. W. Gomph
Washington
British Columbia
Maine
North Atlantic Seaboard
Wisconsin
Antigo
Chicago
California Grapes Movement Steady Amid Dull Market
Fresno Calif Sept Reports from central and northern California show Emperor grapes scarce with mixed car movement and occasional straight shipments. Juice grapes move steadily with Malagas and Muscats, daily rates 5 to 8 cars. total Muscat juice may not exceed 1,000 cars. Table grapes stay steady. Thompsons dwindling as other varieties show quality. Week opens dull at shipping points. Monday 121 cars shipped, 89 table 32 juice. Tuesday 166 cars, 110 table 66 juice. Wednesday 221 cars, 111 table 110 juice. Thursday, similar to Wednesday. Prices: Thompsons 65 to 75 cents, Ribiers 80 cents, Tokays 75–80 cents, bulk Zinfandel $32.50–35 per ton. Most juice stock to wineries.
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Fresno
Calif
California
Malagas
Thompsons
Riblers
Lodi
Florin Tokays
First Massachusetts cranberries arrive with quality berries
New York dispatch reports the first shipment of Massachusetts cranberries arrived this week. Prices ranged from $2.26 to $2.75 a barrel, depending on quality and condition, signaling strong early demand for the season.
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Massachusetts
New York
Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Jobbers to Meet Tomorrow
The Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Fruit Jobbers Association plans a regular meeting at the Schwartz hotel in Elkhart Lake with a 3:30 p.m. session and 6:30 p.m. dinner. Congressman Reilly, on the House banking committee, will speak on Money, as the association handles a heavy docket of business.
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Sheboygan, Wieg
Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Fruit -Jobbers Association
Schwartz Hotel
Elkhart Lake
Reilly
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Government inter ference in farmers business meets no welcome
Syracuse dated note reports Owen Young, GE director and Van Hornesville farmer, denouncing government interference in farming as incompatible with farmer autonomy. In opening Wing Coliseum at the State Fair, Wing College tribute praised Professor Wing and his students, with Young stressing freedom from bossing bodies and regimentation.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Owen D. Young
van Hornesyville
General Electric Company
Mr. Young
Henry Hiram Wing
New York State College of Agriculture
Cornell University
Young
Professor Wing
New York
Code Authority Ballots for Wholesale Fruit Industry
Indianapolis Sept 7 L J Keach temporary chair man of the code authority for the wholesale fresh fruit and vegetable distributive industry said ballots have been mailed for the election of three members to the national code authority. Ballots are due mid September for a Chicago meeting to form a permanent organization. Local authorities continue forming with strong trade interest. a few individuals criticize but most believe the code will benefit the industry once implemented.
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Indianapolis
Ind
L. J. Keach
Code Authority
National Code Authority
Chicago
Keach
California Tomato Deal Under Way With Shipments Increase
California tomato shipments expand as fields from nearly all producing districts move to market. Harvests begin across districts before September 20 with local limits until after October 1. Weekly shipments are expected at 16 to 20 cars starting Monday, as vine growth and quality improve with larger, more desirable sizes.
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Los Angeles
California
Copies of Cuban Agreement Details at Commerce Office
Local dealers in Cuban goods are advised that full details of the new reciprocal U S Cuba agreement may now be obtained at the Department of Commerce office in New York.
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New York
United States
Cuba
Department of Commerce
Western New York Cabbage Moving
Western New York white domestic cabbage in bulk has begun to arrive here in car lots. Receivers reported limited demand and generally good quality. Most sales ranged from 18 to 20 dollars per ton.
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New York
Growers Fight New Deal Policies at American Convention
Members of the Vegetable Growers Association of America condemn government control of vegetable production and marketing and call for repeal of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. They warn marketing agreements are unworkable and costly, urge in favor of internal cooperative regulation, and protest NRA codes raising costs. Continued on Page 12.
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Vegetable Growers’ Association of America
Toronto
Canada
Vegetable Growers Association of America
AAA
NRA
Slsnra
Cis
Water Shortage Persists in Imperial Valley Delays Lettuce
Brawley Calif Sept 7 The water shortage in the Imperial valley remains serious. Recent rains in the Colorado river basin provide some relief but growers and shippers expect little water for lettuce planting before December 10. Fall pea planting is unlikely due to irrigation limits as water will be allocated to permanent crops like citrus grapes and alfalfa.
Henry J Sellmeyer of St Louis Dies at 67
Henry J Sellmeyer aged 67 and president of the H J Sellmeyer Produce Company died at St Johns hospital after a weeklong illness from pneumonia following a cold. A longtime figure in local and national trade, he served 30 years as secretary of the local produce organization and held roles in the Western Fruit Jobbers Association, the International Apple Association, and the National League of Commission Merchants, including secretary treasurer of the St Louis Apple Exchange.
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St. Louis
Henry Sellmeyer
H. J. Sellmeyer Produce Company
St. Johns Hospital
Sellmeyer
Western Fruit Jobbers Association
International Apple Association
National League of Commission Merchants
St. Louis Apple Exchange
Seven Men to Investigate Olweiss Bankruptcy
New York September seventh. A creditors meeting for Olweiss general store operator Fallsburg New York met at the Hotel Pennsylvania. A revised schedule shows liabilities between sixty five thousand and seventy thousand dollars with about two thousand dollars in assets. A seven man committee representing the produce trade wholesale grocers butter and egg firms and express and trucking firms was appointed to conduct a thorough investigation of the failure.
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New York
Olweiss
Fallsburg
N. Y
Pennsylvania
Chicago Cabbage Market Steady Despite Red Stock Weakness
Chicago cabbage market held near steady for the week with red stock showing weakness. Offerings of ordinary condition stock were moderate and demand remained quiet. Homegrown Illinois and Wisconsin pony crates sold for 50c to 1 bushel, red stock bringing 40 to 85c.
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Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
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Erie Pier No. 20
J. W. Roberts
Atlantic Seaboard
Army
Army Quartermaster’s Department
Philadelphia
PRODL
ADE
JR. G. Phillips
Upper Michigan
Saya
J. Keach
Imperial Valley
Henry. J. Sellmeyer
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