14 Sep 1935
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1935
Page
1
Kansas City dispatch outlines the War ren Potato Bill passed by Congress. It taxes potatoes at 75 cents per hundredweight, with tax-free stamps for those with established allotments. Critics doubt it yields revenue and see it as a way to enforce a controlled grower system. Continued on Page 14.
The Western Perishable Carlot Receivers Inc held its annual meeting in New York on Thursday at the New York Fruit Auction Corporation. Officers named for the year are Grover C. Spangler president Carl Dingfelder vice president C J Wilson treasurer and Charles Jackson secretary. Directors include Spangler Dingfelder Wilson Jackson and Thomas F. Wilson with Norman Morris added to a general committee. Continued on page 16.
Plans were discussed by the Kansas City trade executive committee led by R W Gees to host the Western Fruit Jobbers Association convention January 21 to 24 with headquarters at the Muehlebach Hotel. George Marsh and W L Wagner are expected for planning meetings, while reservations are urged early. The American Fruit and Vegetable Auction Association may hold its annual meeting in Kansas City concurrent with the event, bringing leaders from across the country.
A critical editorial argues government operation of industry harms initiative and progress. It contrasts private enterprise with state control, warning that measures like the Warren potato law would impose quotas, stifle new farmers, and push toward regimentation, risking broader bolshevik trends.
The government report places the total apple crop at 167.864 million bushels, slightly below August 1 but 4 percent above the five year average and 39 percent above 1934. Commercial production stands at 97.779 million bushels, about the five year average and 3 percent above 1934, with eastern areas seeing a 1.6 percent August decline due to drought and scab pressure, while the Mountain and Pacific states show larger production aided by better spray programs in Washington and Oregon.
Benton Harbor Michigan reports the peach crop moving toward peak with about 2,000,000 bushels in Berrien County. Daily market sales average 80 carloads with half the crop expected to be sold locally. Elberta and later varieties rise while quality stays high and worms are scarce. State inspectors curb picking of unripe fruit as brown rot risk eases after cooling spells.
Minneapolis Sept 13 A statement from E M Corneaby Director of Markets says Minnesota potato branding and labeling law becomes effective Sept 15. Dealers must brand or tag containers indicating grade and will be inspected for compliance with penalties for misbranding.
Gridley, Maxon & Co., Inc., opens a new department for western vegetables in Chicago. Harry Narens, noted in the local market, joins October 1 as manager of the tomato and western vegetable division. The firm marks its 40th Chicago anniversary and operates from a three story South Water Market building.
Washington reports that the National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors will meet in Baltimore January 7 to 10 1936 with a home grown program. Members will discuss trade problems and policy shaping, with government officials invited to listen to member views.
Washington reports September 1 totals for domestic and Danish cabbage across states. Domestic cabbage rose to 351,600 tons vs 321,900 last year while late Danish dropped to 286,500 tons from 341,400. grand total across all states stands at 996,200 tons.
A brief note explains The Produce Packer weekly edition focuses on market news for shippers and distributors of fruit vegetables exes poultry butter hides wool fur etc. A free sample copy is mailed upon request.
Government forecast places the 1935 potato crop at 372,677,000 bushels, down 4,280,000 from August 1, 3 percent below last year’s harvest, but 3 percent above the 1928–1932 average. Wet July and hot August hurt Cobble r vines in the East while Nebraskas drought reduced yields.
Troy Kansas report notes the Doniphan county apple crop will be well below normal due to summer drought. Rain in the past three weeks arrived too late to save fruit, causing cracking and russeting across varieties including York Imperial Black Twig Stayman Winesap and Jonathan. Some growers expect 10 percent of normal yields, with a few orchards packing 20 to 40 percent.
Joe Cook, employed by a fruit and produce company at 1541 Seventh Street Brooklyn, filed a voluntary petition listing liabilities around 5000 with no assets. The Packer recalls Cook’s 1932 Wallabout Produce Exchange collapse and related lawsuits, receiverships, and a Sing Sing sentence for filing false statements.
Since August 1933 the Labor Department reports meat prices have surged with sliced bacon up 94.9 percent and pork chops 86.3 percent, while fruit and vegetable prices fell 29.4 percent. The note suggests advertising the decline to boost consumer demand and lift produce prices toward parity with other foods.
Yakima reports that Pacific northwest railroads agreed to renew a temporary $1 per cwt freight rate on apple shipments to markets as far east as Chicago. The action, announced in Chicago on September 6, targets shipments to the Mississippi gateway and west to Denver and Missouri river points, with an expiry set for next June 30.
Washington D C Sept 19 Acting under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act the Secretary of Agriculture suspends for 30 days the license of Thomas H Ayoob trading as Tom Ayoob Company Pittsburgh Pa The action follows findings that in March 1935 Ayoob misled Thiel Brothers Inc Baltimore Md about cabbage purchased as their agent and as part owner it was not properly described and was pledged to his own interests The secretary notes the agent must be loyal disclose material information and that the false statements violate the act and justify suspension
Chicago executives of the Association of Refrigerated Warehouses announced an informal luncheon for cold storage warehousemen at the Pennsylvania Hotel New York City on Tuesday September 24 during the National Poultry Butter and Egg Association convention. No definite program is set, but discussions may cover several industry problems.
Governor Shultz appointed an 11 member Florida citrus commission to regulate handling of the state crop. L. P. Kirkland of Auburndale heads the body for two years, with members from Hillsboro Pinellas Manatee and other counties. The appointees include John S. Taylor of Largo and B. E. Smith of Zephyrhills, reflecting broad industry ties and public service.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration announced a public hearing for September 30 to revise or rewrite the California Arizona Citrus Marketing Agreement. Citrus cooperatives and independents seek an early hearing due to the delicate market position of oranges and the local citrus industry.
New York dispatch reports Pennsylvania potato growers oppose the federal acreage reduction plan. Walter Bishop of the Pennsylvania Potato Growers Association cites that commercial growers have voted not to recognize the quota and will withhold cooperation. Meetings and protests have been sent to Washington as opposition grows across states.
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