North Maine potato crop smaller but overall larger than last year
Chicago Sept 21 The North Maine potato crop is below the 1922 record but remains near average. The Northern states show a 15 percent drop from 1922 while the middle latitudes report a crop similar to last year and prices influence acreage shifts. The report notes a swing in acreage with high prices boosting planted area, then reductions after a weak market.Continued on Page SAAA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ohio Valley
Ither River Valley
North
United States
New York State Peaches Move In Heavy Receipts
New York State peaches are moving freely with receipts described as heavy by midweek. Market activity is slow with Elberta, New York state, and Pennsylvania fruit selling around 1.25 to 2.50 per basket or crate and Western Albertas bringing up to 2.78, as much fruit ripens at once.
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York State
New York
New
Elbertas
Jersey
New York State
Pennsivania
Albertas
Market News Peaches in Chicago as Michigan decline continues
Chicago reports modest peach receipts amid shifting fruit movements. Michigan Elberta shipments arrive daily but are expected to wane next week. Prices vary with form and origin: Michigan Elberta bushels 2.00 to 2.50, boxes 2.00 to 2.25. Ohio Elbertas 2.25. Washington boxes 1.15. Utah Elbertas 2.25. Colorado boxes 1.35 to 1.50.
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Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Elbertas
Washington
Utah
Colorado
Grapes Close Easier on New York Market
California grape market opened strong at the start of the week in New York but closed easier. About 175 ears of deciduous fruit sold daily at auction, with prices listed for Tokays, Malagas, Alicantes, Zinfandels, and others per crate or lug.
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New York
California
Malagas
Thompson's
Alicantes
Carignan
Suit Against I Helfer Co. Cincinnati Claims Unpaid Returns
Charles Tucker of Stanton Tennessee sues I Helfer Co. Cincinnati for 128 dollars claiming loss on two local shipments of apples ordered June 20 and June 26. He faults repeated remittance attempts and cites attorney H G Hightower. Multiple suits against Helfer are pending locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
I. Helfer& Co
Charles Tucker, Stanton, Tenn
Applea
Pnone
Heber
H. G. Hightower
Herier
Foley Failure Seen To Top Two Million Dollar Mark
Fresno California September 21. The collapse of BE Foley appears headed for a recovery of more than two million dollars in liabilities. Audits are pending to list assets while creditors face a hard loss. The firm’s packing houses closed and many clerks discharged.
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Fresno
Calif
Foley
Fresno County
W. E. White
Cabbage Crop Outlook For New York State Mixed
Government estimates indicate the late cabbage crop will likely be smaller than last year but near average. New York and Wisconsin supply two thirds of the late cabbage, with New York leading Wisconsin. overall output remains uncertain amid early acreage changes and mixed data from the key producing states.
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Chicago
New York State
Peetee Etiout
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Wisconsin
Ohio
Minnesota
Indiana
Colorado
Michigan
Oregon
Revised onion crop estimate shows reduced yield
Washington D C September 21 1921 a revised Bureau of Agricultural Economics forecast shows a drop in August production by more than 1 000 000 bushels with total crop at 11 546 000 bushels. Last year yielded 12 839 600 and 9 409 100 in 1921. The August forecast had been 12 644 300 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Idaho
Ohio
Utah
Frost Damage to Northern Potato Crops Warned
Chicago reports indicate two to three severe frosts in Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota hurt major potato growing areas. Experts estimate yields may drop 10 to 15 percent with late planting most affected. Early and medium crops show less impact while keeping quality could fall as digging begins across the three states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Weak juice grape market in Chicago this week
Chicago and surrounding territory show a slack juice grape market with almost no buying. Four cars of wine grapes unloaded in the first four days. buyers show little interest in f o b or delivered prices, while Eastern markets report more activity but still low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
California
Wine grape market in Chicago territory trends and prices
Section AA notes 80 percent of wine grapes entered Chicago territory this season, with crushing capacity carried from last year due to market lows. Muscats quoted 80 90 cents per lag to divert to other markets, auctions averaging 65 to 70 cents, shippers at 1.05 dollars per lug f o b, black grapes at 80 85 cents f o b, Michigan masks noted at 75 to 900 per quarto, and Michigan Concerns f o b price around 40 65 cents per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michigan
Hoover backs rate reform with farm crop relief
Secretary of Commerce Hoover endorsed a broad reorganization of railroad freight rates, proposing lower agricultural commodity rates as part of a wider rate overhaul. He cautioned the change be studied by the Interstate Commerce Commission and noted Western Granger roads might not survive isolated cuts without a full restructuring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
President Coolidge
Interstate Commerce Commission
Movement to Establish Embargo Dept for I C C New York
A New York report notes a petitioning effort within the fruit and vegetable trade to create an embargo department under the Interstate Commerce Commission with a New York branch. The aim is to ensure embargo decisions are based on facts, reducing harm from sudden railroad-imposed embargoes while perishables wait for a formal ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Interstate Commerce ‘Commission
Interstate Commercé’Commission
Ala
Produce Packer Introduces Free Sample Copy Offer
The Produce Packer announces its weekly separate edition from The Packer. It serves market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
Onion Crop Prospects Vary by State Across the Midwest
Early reports indicate the onion crop this year may match or slightly underperform last year in several states. Ohio and Indiana show notably lower yields, while Colorado reports higher production due to increased acreage on the Western Slope. Eastern states present a mixed picture with some declines expected in New York and Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Massachusetts
Oil City Produce Company Pays Claim in Tulsa Case
A Washington dispatch reports The Packer learned the Oil City Produce Company of Tulsa has paid the claim of D. M. Field of Willis Texas. Field said he received a check on September 16. Manager P. J. Gleason cited illness and travel as reasons for delayed replies and confirmed the firm is able to pay its debts.
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Kansas City
Oil City Produce Company of
Tulsa
D. M. Field
Packer
Erie Embargo Upsets New York Fruit Market
Amid severe congestion in New York yards, the Erie Railroad imposed a sudden embargo on far West fruits especially grapes, forcing permits and direct consignments for movement. Shippers faced losses as cars stalled and competing routes with Baltimore & Ohio and others considered adjustments. Officials worked to route shipments and ease bottlenecks with new dock access and revised daily car limits.
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York
Erie
New York
Chicago
R. Boykin
Erie Railroad
Jersey City
N. J
Packer
The
Baltimore, & Ohio’ Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
E.S. Briggs
American Fruit ~and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
K. ‘Cleave
American Railway Association
Pennsylvania
Interstate Code Commission
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sonne
Wisconsin Cabbage Market Firmer in Chicago Trade
Chicago reports a firmer Wisconsin cabbage market this week with good demand and about two dollars per ton advance. FOB prices range from thirteen to fifteen dollars per ton for Copenhagen and other varieties, with Holland cabbage selling at ten to sixteen dollars per ton at carlot shipping points.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Copenhagen
Holland
First Car Florida Grapefruit Shipped
Fragmented OCR notes describe grapefruit shipments from Florida with scattered references to Tampa dates and a 1922 timeline. Unclear details suggest a report on early fruit commerce and transport delays.
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Florida
Burglars Loot Henry Fraser Store in Detroit
Detroit on September 21 burglars entered the store of Henry T Fraser on Western Market night and pried the safe taking about $550 in cash and roughly $1250 in other valuables. The expert break in and the forced lock led investigators to believe a professional cracksman performed the job. The disruption disturbed the store as the thieves left and reset the combination.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry
T. Fraser
Marke
Elsgine
Sweet potato crop prospects and market confidence
The piece discusses last season’s acreage reductions and uncertain shipments for sweet potatoes. It notes market conditions and supply will heavily influence future movement to market. It highlights North/South demand gaps and big room for expanding North consumption while last year’s crop was substantial but not great.
Co operative Shareholders Protest Court Order on Stock Assessment
More than 300 stockholders of the Ge County Co operative Company protest a court order for an assessment on stock. After a hearing, Judge Simon weighs the protest as creditors seek relief amid the Red Wing Minnesota scene dated September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-operative
Red Wing
Minn
Ge County. Co- Operative
TW -Oitten
Audge Jimon
Bulletin Announces Growers and Shippers Names
Kansas City dispatch reports The Packer Weekly Bulletin will feature hundreds of growers and shippers of potatoes cabbage onions and new potatoes. The publication starts September 26 and will be provided free of charge to advertisers in upcoming issues.
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Kansas ‘City
Packer
Hia
Saal
Cabbage Production Forecast Falls From Last Year
The Bureau of Agricultural Economies forecasts late cabbage production at 631,500 tons, down from 636,600 tons in the large 1922 crop and 940,800 tons in 1921. State-by-state details follow despite garbled text.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
United States Department of Agriculture
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Maine
I. Helfer & Co
E. G. Foley, Inc
Annals of California
Firm Lettuce Market
Boston
Herbert Hoover
I. C.C
Oil City Produce Company
Reid
Lee
Tampa
Fla
Péegent
Iment
Rob Safe
of. Henry
Fraser
Nee
Oregonia
Pennay
Virgin
Iscon
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