New Jersey Shippers Chase Morris Chase for Money Due Them
New Jersey fruit and vegetable shippers pursue Morris Chase to recover funds for consignments he arranged through his New York commission business. The tale traces Chase from Dingfelder to Couch & Co and Wessells & Co, exposing forged signatures, diverted shipments, and unpaid proceeds. A $700 certified check surfaced amid accusations, with shippers' lawyer involvement and threats of legal action.
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New Jersey
Morris
New York
Jersey
Chase
Pbuis Rothman
Norma
N. J
Packerman
Commission
C. I. & M. Dingfolder
Dingfolder
M. ‘Chase
Produce Commission
Harlem Market
Harlem
Ataie
Chess
Shippers
Owntown
Dingfelder
Carl
Disthi Dai Cognsatton
Chaze
Gouen & Co
Washington Street
Couch
Wessells & Co
Ol Platt
Sol Platt
M. Chase
Bol Platt
Wahington Street
Weasels ‘& Co
Frank Couch & Co
Wessella & Co
Mel Platt
Receiver Named for F. A. Maynard Co. in Salina Kansas
A. T. Carhartt appointed a receiver for the F. A. Maynard Company wholesale fruits and vegetables in Salina. The firm’s assets and liabilities have not yet been reported as books are audited, but operations continue under the receiver. Local traders believe the business may pay most outstanding debts if kept under receiver control.
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Salina
Kan
A. T. Carhartt
F. A. Médynard Company
David Maynard
Josa
Sweet potato crop forecast falls short of last year nationwide
The September 1923 forecast from the Department of Agriculture estimates the U.S. sweet potato harvest at 93,527,000 bushels, down from 109,534,000 last year, with a five year average of 94,200,000 bushels. State figures compare Sept 1922 forecasts to 1923 reports, listing New Jersey through California and including major production shifts across Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Texas, and Mississippi.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Dee
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
W. Virginia
N. Carolina
S. Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Ohio
Indiana
Missouri
Kansie
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Missinnippi
Louisiana
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Maine
New York
Iitenis
Colorado
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Caroling
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Towa
South Dake
Nebraska
Sansar
Arkansas
Montana
New
Mexico ‘S
Utah
Nevada
Cseye
Tdaho
Secwae
Washington
Auction plans nearly complete for F O B Company
Chicago contern will incorporate the F O B Auction Company with a $200000 capitalization and an opening date to be announced next week. A local committee and stockholders met to finalize details and gauge interest from western shippers and eastern receivers. Full operations method and offerings are to be disclosed in coming days. Graham trial moves to Scottaville Circuit Court this month for alleged embezzlement as Warren County Strawberry Association manager.
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Chicago
Chicago, Boyt
F.0. B. Auction Company
Papera
Graham
Bowling Green
H. D. Graham
Scottaville
Warren County Strawberry Association
Potato crop near average. national forecast 389 million bushels
Washington report shows the 1923 potato crop at 389,674,900 bushels, near the six year average of 388,000,000 but down from last year's 451,185,000. Major late states Maine through Idaho total 226,116,000 bushels, a drop of 48,516,000 from 1922, with Minnesota leading state production at 38,316,000 bushels.
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Washington, D. C
Maine
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Colorado
Nebraska
Idaho
Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New, Jersey
Carolina
Indiana
Illinois
N. Dakota
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
Nevada
Washington
Oregon
California
Record frost and crop forecast across states from Minnesota to California
A Minneapolis report notes a killing frost in northern Minnesota on Wednesday night. The article itemizes September forecasts for 1923 farm crop production by state, comparing current forecasts with the December 1922 report and detailing state by state bushel projections across New York, Iowa, Colorado, Maine, and others.
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Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minn
Ept
Growers Co Operative Auction Co Abandons Early September Start
The Growers Co Operative Auction Co led by L K Small will not push an f o b auction in Chicago or other cities this September. A Fresno meeting of grape deal interests postponed any definite action citing weak market conditions and heavy mildew damage. The California group will press ahead in the fall if the grape market shows activity, planning auctions in Chicago New York Boston and other Eastern markets. attendees at the Fresno dinner included Charley Andrews L K Small BE Lynes John Arena A Arena Co J L Taylor Tom Strain and C C Buffington with others未 present.
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Los Angeles
Growore Co-Operative Auction Company
L. K. Small
Chicago
Fresno
California
If. C. B
New York
Boston
Wnless
Charley Andrews
Pittsburgh
Andrews
Colorado Lettuce Crop Estimates Stir Shipper Debate
Denver report notes the U S Department of Agriculture August 25 forecast of 2 076 900 crates for Colorado. Shippers say actual output may be around 1 500 cars plus mixed shipments, challenging the government figure and price drops. Last year Colorado shipped about 00 cars, 842 to be exact.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
United States Department of Agriculture
Hig
Packer
Detroit Fruit Trader Clarence A. Carter Dies at 52
Clarence A. Carter, a well known Detroit fruit and produce dealer, died at his home on Garfield Avenue after several months of illness. He was 52 and had led Carter & Lehr before taking over and renaming the business at Market Street. Funeral services were held at his home and he is survived by his widow, a daughter Mrs. Stanley Burns, and a son Lieutenant Commander Lewis E. B. Carter.
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Detroit
Clarence A. Carter
Garfield Avenue
Carter
Carter & Lehr
Mr. Lehr
Market Street
Eastern
Commercial Apple Crop Forecast for 1922 Yields Big Gain
Government crop report issued this week confirms earlier estimates that the commercial apple crop will be larger than last year with a total crop around 189 787 000 bushels and a forecast of about 23 590 000 barrels. Washington shows the biggest gain compared with last season as 201 000 000 bushels last year vs this year.
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Washington
Washington, D. C
The Produce Packer Weekly Trade News Offer
The Produce Packer is a weekly newspaper separate from The Packer. It carries market and trade news for chippers and distributors of apples and vegetables, poultry, butter, hides, wool, and furs. A free sample copy can be mailed on request.
Farm Association of Missouri Gears for Central Marketing
Missouri farmers form a new organization outside the American Farm Bureau Federation to centralize product sales. Local associations will collect and market poultry eggs livestock hay grain through a central agency, with contracts required in most districts. The plan, led by William Hirth, aims to extend into Greene County with a campaign starting October 1 as local officials canvass farmers for signatures.
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Missouri Farmers
Dilan
Hirth
Inv
American Farm Bureau Federations
Farm ‘Club News
American Farm Bureau Federation
American Farm
Bureau Federtion
Missouri
Seversl
Cen i Itral
Droduce
Associat Chicago
Michigan
Elberta Ma
Eeink
Colorado
Albertas
California
Crater
Farm Association
William Hirth
Sedalia
Greene County
Springfield
Cat Berg
Peach Crop Loss Reported for August in Washington
Washington reports a peach crop loss in August totaling about 6,000,000 dollars as damage figures from the season are released. The monthly update indicates reduced yields across major growing regions and highlights impact on growers and market outlook.
New York Potato Market Opens With Decline
New York reporters note the potato market opened lower on September 14 with heavy offerings and about 25 cents per bag drop. Giants and Jersey Green Mountains trade lower while Long Island lots sell at 3.75 to 4.25 per 150 to 180 pounds, amid holiday shortening demand.
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New .York
Jersey Green Mountains
Long Islands
Gees to Lead Jobbers Entertainment Committee
Bob Gees is named chair of the Western Peak Jobbers Association Entertainment Committee ahead of the Kansas City convention. He promises standout entertainment for delegates and guests with planned stunts and hospitality, urging early reservations to ensure inclusion in the event.
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Bob Gees
Jobbers Entertainment Committee
Oser
Early Days in Marketing Along the Ohio River
Cincinnati on September 14 recalls J A Baird and his brother forming Baird & Co after early business in marketing fruit and produce along the Ohio. They shipped peaches, Beauty apples, and other fruit to Memphis and New Orleans, faced oil refining woes, ran flat boats to move goods, and observed river market conditions with firms like D Canale & Co and Oliver Finnie & Co.
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Cincinnati
J. A. Baird
la A
Lawrence
Gallia
Ohio
Rome
Memphis
D. Canale & Co
Oliver-Finnie & Co
New’ Orleans
Weyand, & Jung
Bull Creek’ Oil, Company
Barre
Cindi
Ain
Cairo
New’ ‘Orleans
Creditors Likely To Receive Little From Harry Cook Assets
Court records show limited recovery for Harry Cook creditors. Real estate sales totaled about 28,500 with $7,693.97 in on hand assets including office fixtures merchandise and cash. Accounts receivable reached 9,466.21, leaving net assets around 1,000 after liabilities.
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Rallowins
Cook
Peaches In New York State See Late Receipts
New York reports peach receipts increasing as South Jersey winds up. North Jersey shows steady arrivals with Elbertas in crates selling from 1.00 to 2.50, fancy crates up to 2.50, poorer fruit down to 1. Elbertas in bushel baskets bring 1.60 to 2.28, Hales in bushel baskets 1.60 to 2.75. State harvest two weeks late.
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New York
South Jersey
North Jersey
Elbertas
Hales
New York State
Spanish Onions Afloat for New York Trade
Spanish onions bound for New York aboard a voyage loaded Thursday night with 950 cases, 11 125 half cases and 64 265 crates, reflecting steady cargo traffic through the harbor.
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New York
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Commission Mercchant
Lhat
Firma | Wasemaell Taved
F. A. Maynard Co
Salina, Kan
UW. Se
United States
Co-Operative Auction CO
U. ‘Colo
Farm Association OF Missouri
Handle Nore Farm Products
M Inners
Missouri Organization
Beg Lea
Shington
D.C
Ecaia
Ipshire
Rhode
Pennsylva
Marylay Os
Wn Virgin
Carolin
Iowa
Kansas
Kansas City
Country
wWe
Ohio River
James A. Baird
Baird
Harry Cook
Do Jry
Peddoes
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