Eastern storm wipes out crop yields across New Jersey
News reports estimate heavy damage from a tropical storm sweeping New Jersey to New England. Officials say about 40 percent of New Jersey's 3.5 million bushel apple crop remained on trees, with major losses in tomatoes from Cape May to Sussex. Damage extends to upper Hudson valley and Connecticut valley. Final extent will require several days of surveying.
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New York
New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Agriculture
Charles Nissley
The
Agricultural College
Cape May
Sussex
Hudson Valley
Connecticut Valley
New England
Minnesota imposes potato shipment inspections statewide
Minneapolis reports John A. Whaley of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture announces all Minnesota potato shipments intrastate and interstate must be inspected by a licensed federal state inspector. The rule, effective September 15, clarifies the separation between federal grading and Minnesota inspection, with inspectors at origin and notes on bills of lading where not feasible.
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Minneapolis
John A. Whaley
Minnesota
St. Paul
Duluth
Whaley
Florida shippers back grapefruit juice content ruling
Winter Haven Florida September 23 shippers cooperate with the Citrus Commission after a court upheld the 10 percent higher juice content minimum for Florida grapefruit. State inspectors report improved shipments and favorable attitudes among packing houses and shippers. State chemist J Taylor says light picking under the new standard signals superior fruit quality and should boost trade and restore market confidence.
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Winter Haven
Fla
The
Citrus Commission
Florida
State Inspection Service
Asue
3. J. Taylor
Highlights of the week in agriculture and markets
Grape crops in Chautauqua-Erie short while California tomato and salt river lettuce trends influence prices. Texas grapefruit shipments continue. Idaho Idaho potato flow and Minnesota advertising plans noted. Washington apple advertising and Northwest apple plans, Mississippi River barge service, and perishable act decisions appear amid broader crop updates including peaches, pears, sweet potatoes, peanuts, and wine grapes.
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Florida Exchange
New York
Better Merchandising Is Profitable for Market Trade
Perrin C. Miller of Albert Miller & Co outlines a push for a more scientific merchandising program in fresh fruit and vegetable markets. The piece notes dealer services, private brands, wholesaler responsibilities, retailer advertising, fair opening prices, and improving terminal market facilities, with many allied topics under discussion across growers, shippers, and distributive trades.
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Perrin C. Miller
Albert Miller & Co
Chicago
Wage Hour Law Set to Take Effect October 24
Kansas City report outlines the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 with a October 24 effective date. It highlights penalties including a $10,000 fine and imprisonment for violations, unpaid back wages, and liquidated damages, plus attorney fees and costs. Senator Alben Barkley provides a résumé of provisions and the anticipated administration by a Wage and Hour Division.
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Kansas City
NRA
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Stronger Market In California Tomatoes Showed Gain
Los Angeles reports a renewed tomato market with higher demand. Central California shipments are expected at about 55 cars daily next week, led by Santa Maria and Guadalupe. Ventura and San Diego counties will add several cars daily, totaling around 75 cars statewide.
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Los Angeles
California
Inquiry Sought in Handling of Okanagan Fruits
Victoria B C September 23 The British Columbia government has formally requested Ottawa to open a Dominion inquiry under the Combines Act into charges about the handling of fruits from the Okanagan valley The move follows pressure for a full investigation and comes after officials said a provincial inquiry could miss individuals or firms outside the province The province would have preferred a local sales on consignment act inquiry but believes a federal inquiry offers broader scope and practicality The government awaits Ottawa's response to the request
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Victoria
B. C
British Columbia
Ottawa
Okanagan Valley
K. C. McDonald
McDonald
Fall Lettuce Acreage Set in Salt River Valley
Lettuce growers finished seeding in the Salt River valley for the fall deal around Sept 23 in Phoenix Arizona. About 15000 acres have been planted marking the largest fall acreage in several seasons. State supervisor J M Foote noted reports from the valley predict a good stand of young plants and thinning will begin soon with official figures due within two weeks.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Salt River Valley
State Supervisor of
J. M. Foote
Cornell professor James E. Boyle dies at 64
Dr James E Boyle a rural economy professor at Cornell University since 1917 died after a long illness in Ithaca New York He was 64 Born in Boyle Kansas he studied at Nebraska Kansas and Wisconsin earning a PhD in 1904 He led economics at the University of North Dakota 1904 to 1916 helped found its cooperative store and organized the North Dakota State Tax Association He was active in the fruit and produce industry and contributed to The Packer newspaper
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Ithaca
N. Y
James E. Boyle
Cornell University
Boyle
Kan
Nebraska
Kansas
Wisconsin
University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota Co-Operative Store
North Dakota State Tax Association
Packer
Fruit and Produce Industry
Minnesota growers discuss plan to advertise potatoes
About 100 growers and dealer-growers in the Red River valley met in East Grand Forks to back a statewide campaign promoting Minnesota seed and table potatoes. Leaders urged funding via temporary fee increases, and a statewide meeting was planned after district sessions.
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East Grand Forks
Minn
Red River Valley
Minnesota
Herman Skyberg
Minnesota Red River Valley
Ole A. Flant
R. L. Douglas
Frank Keine
Skyberg
John A. Whaley
Mr. Whaley
Whaley
First Car of Texas Grapefruit Out This Week
Rio Hondo Texas Sept 23 The first carload of Texan grapefruit for the 1938 33 season rolled to market Wednesday morning. It was a car of the Duncan variety all 80s and larger grown by J Osborn packed and shipped by Sheffield Montgomery. For several days limited fruit has gone out by truck and the carrot movement of Duncan fruit is expected to slowly increase. To date few groves of the Marsh seedless variety have met juice and sugar requirements of the Texas state law. Most operators expect carrot shipments of Marsh seedless to be limited until about mid October.
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Rio Hondo
Tex
Duncan
J. Osborn
Sheffield & Montgomery
Texas
Warehousemen to Hold Meeting in Chicago October 4
Chicago September 23 The Association of Refrigerated Warehouses announces a meeting at the Sherman hotel on Tuesday October 4 at 1 30 PM in conjunction with the National Poultry Butter Egg Association convention. The program covers the new federal Wage and Hours Law and its application to refrigerated warehousing. All warehouse men are invited to attend.
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Chicago
Association of
Sherman Hotel
National
Poultry, Butter & Egg Association
Produce Packer edition advertises market news and free copies
Aside from The Packer edition, this issue includes a separate weekly newspaper The Produce Packer carrying market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool fur etc. A free complete copy will be mailed gladly upon request.
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Produce Packer
Anj
Eges
Lodi Tokay Grape Deal In Full Swing Limits and Demand
Lodi California reports heavy Tokay grape shipments through the week with strong demand from large and small markets. Prices remain steady. quality is excellent as Lodi and Florin Tokays are described as the best in years. Lodi set a 1938 season high with 105 cars Monday and 138 Tuesday, Tokays making up about three quarters of shipments while Zinfandels rise.
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Lodi
Calif
California
Alicantes
Idaho Potato Movement Still Continues Light
Idaho Falls reports continued demand for Russet potatoes with light shipment volumes due to late season heat. Daily state shipments run 100 to 125 cars, mainly Russets from early patches. late-maturing stock waits for killing frosts. Prices mostly steady. No. 1 stock in 100-pound sacks sells 65 to 70 cents, twos scarce 35 to 42. Demand for Triumphs slows. Frosts expected Sept 20–26 in late districts, but unusually warm weather persists.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
Governors to Broadcast Potato Picking Contest
The gubernatorial potato picking contest from Fort Fairfield Maine on Wednesday will be aired 2:15 to 2:45 PM on Mutual Network. Gov Barzilla W Clark of Idaho faces Gov Lewis O Barrows of Maine with Dave Driscoll as commentator. event costs are borne by wire charges and transportation, while Maine Development Commission coordinates reels and services from New York to Fort Fairfield.
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New York
Fort Fairfield
Mutual
Barzilla W. Clark
Idaho
Lewis O. Barrows
Maine
Dave Driscoll
Sturges Dorrance
Brooke, Smith, French & Dorrance
Maine Development Commission
National Press Services
Southeast Forage Men Po Elect Chapter Officers
Southeast chapter of the Association of Refrigerated Warehouses met at the Tutwiler hotel in Birmingham on September 15 and elected officers. C A Martin of Noel & Co Nashville was chairman with Allen Rushton of Birmingham Ice & Cold Storage as vice chairman. S J Drapekin of New Orleans Cold Storage is secretary treasurer. Directors named were Willshire Hynes of The Atlantic Company Atlanta and Theodore King of Arrow Transfer & Storage Chattanooga. The meeting focused on applying the new federal Wages and Hours Law to the public refrigerated warehousing industry.
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Birmingham
Als
Association of
Tutwiler Hotel
C. A. Martin
Noel & Co
Nashville, Tenn
Allen Rushton
Birmingham Ice & Cold Storage Company
S. J.drapekin
New Orleans
Cold Storage & Warehouse Company
Willshire Hynes
The
Atlantic Company
Atlanta
Theodore King
Arrow Transfer & Storage Company
Chattanooga
Tenn
Plans for Washington State Apple Campaign
Plans for two large sales drives and hiring 12 dealer service men were approved by the Washington State Apple Advertising Commission in Yakima. The first drive runs during National Apple Week, October 28 to November 5, with a second during Thanksgiving week. Frank Denney of J. Walter Thompson begins market visits to place dealer service men October 15. Full color ads will appear in a national women’s magazine in December and in three household magazines, plus eight ads in four grocery trade mags. Cities include Chicago and New York. western and southern markets are also listed. Continuous relodging of ads will occur as conditions change.
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Yakima
Wash
Washington States
Apple Advertising Commission
Frank Denney
J. Walter Thompson Company
Washington
Chicago
New York
San Francisco
Oakland
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Duluth
Houston
Dallas
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Milwaukee
New Orleans
Shreveport
Memphis
Jacksonville
Sioux City
Butte
Billings
Great Falls
Helena
Denver
Marcus Haltzer Case Set for October 13
New York date Sept 23 Marcus Haltzer former secretary of Benjamin Balish Company Inc. admitted to Judge Bradshaw in the Felony Court he appropriated funds of 661.09 as charged and asked for restitution and a postponement until after the next 77B hearing. Trial set for October 13. Bail $1,500.
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New York
Marcus Haltzer
Benjamin Balish Company, Inc
Jacob Florea
Bradshaw
Clancy
Haltzer
Benjamin Balish
Ballsh Corporation
William M. Fisher & Sons
Columbus, C
Benjamin Ballsh Company
Inec
Benjamin Ballsh Co. Inc
Morris Nyditz
Jacob Haltzer
Manufacturers Trust Company of
Brooklyn
Gilbert Company
St. Louis
Lillian Haltzer
Manufacturers Trust Company
S. Weitz & Son, Inc
Cleveland
Annzon
Sabatino
Chase National Bank
Final Meeting of Creditors in Dallas Produce Co.
A final meeting of creditors of Barish & Webberman Produce Co. is set for September 29 by referee BE M. Baker. Dividends of 14 percent have been paid to unsecured creditors totaling 29,909.57 with a small balance remaining.
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Dallas
Barish & Webberman Produce Co
BE. M. Baker
No definite plans on New York terminal
Commissioner Morgan says no terminal development in the Washington market area will proceed unless self liquidating and profitable for all growers and receivers. He notes eight years of planning, a special trade committee, and calls for active industry input to shape a tentative plan.
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New York
William Fellowes ‘Morgan, Jr
Washington Market
Pennsylvania
la Guardia
Jin
Washington Street
Joseph A. Schwalb
Grape Belt Crop Expectations in Chautauqua Erie Region
North East Pa Sept 23 Grape belt growers expect a smaller harvest about 65 percent of last year. September 1 government estimates set New York at 58 800 tons and Pennsylvania at 18 800 tons, both down from 89 100 and 26 000 tons in 1937, with ideal weather since blossom time aiding the crop in the belt from Girard to Silver Creek.
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North East
Chautauqua-Erile
Girard
Silver Creek
N. Y
Department of Agriculture
State of New York
Pennsylvania
New York
Chautauqua-Erie
Nearly 500 Reservations for Los Angeles Fruit Convention
Los Angeles reports near 500 reservations for the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association convention to be held January 24 to 27 at the Biltmore Hotel. Norman Evans, hotel committee chair, cites steady bookings as plans proceed smoothly under execu tive chair C. H. Jandt and honorary chair A. M. Klein.
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Los Angeles
Biltmore
United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association
Norman Evans
Evans
C. H. Jandt
A. M. Klein
Consolidated Produce Company, Ltd
Market Court
Ross H. Gast
Edison
Paul Armstrong
East
Terminal Club
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Cape Cod
Director of Markets Whaley
Shippers Co
California Today
New York Terminal
Flist
Washington State
Apple
Los Andes
Southwestern Storage
Big Salt River Valley
San Jose
Cali
Jersey
Long Island
Michigan
N.beard
W. Crush
Arizona
Barkley
Webb
New York Department of Markets
Washington Market Area
Morgan
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