Normal Sweet Potato Weld In 1W Prospect
A brief item notes a normal sweet potato weld associated with the 1W Prospect, mentioning basic conditions and a minimal operational update.
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1926
Page
1
Sweet potatoes crop outlook from The Packer report
New York reports the sweet potato crop this year will be near normal with Georgia and Texas showing the largest gains over last year. Government estimates place production at 78,704,000 bushels, up from 62,494,000 last year, with Virginia and other states also showing gains. The piece notes the crop’s significance to the South and calls for continued curing and expansion to meet rising Northern demand, with state-by-state production data and commentary from growers and shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Georgia
Texas
Virginia
South
Wee
Penn
Delaware
Maryland
W. Va
Florida
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Kentucky
N.M
Arizona
Calif
Ward Brothers Use of The Packer Name Continues
Kansas City firm Ward Brothers remains using the name The Packer as reference despite a request more than two years ago to stop the practice. The notice warns of ongoing confusion and asserts rights over the name for branding and business identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Brothers
Kansas City
Packer
Sculky Correction From Rochester to Port Chester
A correction notes that Isadore Sculky of Port Chester New York was misidentified as Rochester in a recent issue of The Packer. The error arose during transmission and the Port Chester address is corrected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sculky
Port Chester
N. Y
Rochester
New York
Packer
Isadore Sculky
Rochester, N. Y
Port Cheater
New York City
Florida citrus damage from hurricane end of 1926 crop outlook
Florida growers assess citrus losses after a tropical hurricane. Dade County faces the heaviest hit with 25 to 10 percent losses in other counties including Lee Hardee Charlotte DeSoto and Manatee. Estimates range from 5 to 75 percent by locality. Statewide damage estimated around 10 million dollars with about 14.56 million boxes of fruit left from the pre-storm 17 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dade County
Lee, Hardee
Charlotte
DeSoto
Manatee
Tampa
Fla
Florida
Florida Citrus Exchange
C.W. Lyons
Cabbage Crop Yields Rise as New York Leads in Late Production
Chicago reports indicate cabbage yields this year are slightly larger than last year due to increased acreage, with total output estimated at 481 700 tons versus 464 000 in 1925 and 656 600 in 1924. Danish and Domestic varieties are grown. Danish mainly for market and fresh use, Domestic for kraut. Apple exports for week ending Sept 18 reach 149 678 barrels and 131 539 boxes, with totals to date 841 442 barrels and 562 425 boxes. Final golf tournament of the season set for Lakewood Kansas City Sept 24 with winners from summer events contending for the O C Evans cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iast
Point i
New York
United States
Canada
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Golf
Kansas City
K. KK. Jackson
Ralph Wilkerson
Roy Holmes
J. W. Hamilton
Lakewood
Map Shows Path of Florida Hurricane Before Storm Spent Force
The map depicts the hurricane sweeping parts of Florida. It notes the storm came from the Northeast then the Southeast with intensified violence, raking the coast from Palm Beach southward, while the West coast fared better as winds moved ashore. It moved toward the Northern Gulf Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Palm Beach
Gulf
Watermelon shipments awaiting payment and mail returns
The Mahaffey Commission Company in Chicago reports receiving several cars of watermelons from D. M. Lee of Geneva, Alabama, during the season. Returns were mailed to Mr. Lee, but Geneva post office marked the envelope as unclaimed and unknown, with the envelope and returns held by the shipper awaiting reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mahaffey Commission Company
South Water Market
D. M
Rains Halt Minnesota Potato Movement This Week
Minneapolis reports the carrot potato movement and potato harvest are at a standstill as wet ground prevents digging. In the Red River Valley some late fields remain green and growing while rain slows activity across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Red River Valley
Minneapolis
Minn
Potato Market Weather and Weekly Potatoes Car Shipments
Weather disrupted potato markets with rain in Twin Cities midweek and scattered demand. Minnesota shipped 632 cars, North Dakota 127, South Dakota 4, and Wisconsin 402 last week, with season totals reaching 2,220, 230, 6, and 1,193 cars respectively by Sept 18, compared with last year’s higher totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin City
Twin Cities
Miam
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Minneota
J. L. Cannon Co. in Bankruptcy at DeQueen Ark
DeQueen Ark Sept 24 The J L Cannon Company shipper of fruits and vegetables has failed and is now in bankruptcy. Mr Cannon died about two months ago and creditors especially growers have not been paid. The business started in 1916 and was incorporated in 1923 with 5000 capital. In 1925 the firm showed net worth over 8000. The failure is blamed on loss of Mr Cannons personal touch after his illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeQueen
Ark
J. L. Cannon Company
Cannon
Packer
Farm Produce Estimates for Sept 1 1926
Estimates show production figures for apples peaches pears sweet potatoes and potatoes. Apples total 42 051 000 barrels a drop from prior period potatoes 361 658 000 bushels with 325 902 000. peaches 65 636 000 and 46 565 000. pears 25 113 000 and 19 820 000. sweet potatoes 78 704 000 in the latest estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eistimatea
Late onions seen in good shape with modest rise
The Packer reports a normal late onion crop in prospect across major growing districts led by New York with a good crop in sight. Government estimates show about a 7 percent rise, roughly 1,000,000 bushels, while overall output likely mirrors last year. Outlook remains favorable in Indiana Ohio Michigan Minnesota and California with some regional variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Colorado
California
Removal of heavy duty charges on U S products to Canada
Winnipeg and Nelson reports describe the Liberal shift likely to cancel the latest anti dumping rules and refund dealers for extra duties already paid on U S fruit and vegetables. A Nelson table explains how the anti dumping duty applies to American apples entering Canada, showing how the combined duties impact invoiced prices and fair values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Canada
Winnipeg
Can
Meighen
United States
Nelson
B. C
Lettuce Price Advances On Chicago Market
Chicago reports a lettuce market rebound after two weeks of decline with Iceberg up to 4.26 a crate and 4.25 for Salinas stock. Normal track holdings persist while quality irregularities produce a wide price range from 1.50 to 3.60 for Colorado Iceberg and 2.50 to 4.25 for Salinas stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Colorado
Best Salinas Iceberg
Atlantic Commission Co Buys Mich Potato Houses
New York news reports the Atlantic Commission Company of New York has purchased the entire C. H. Gibson & Co. chain of 15 potato houses across Southern Michigan, mainly Greenville area. Gibson becomes general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Commission Co. Buys
Potato Houses
New York
Atlantic Commission Company of New York
C. H. Gibson & Co
Greenville
Mich
Michigan
Gibson
Apple Week campaign gains grower support in New York
In New York City Apple Week gains momentum as growers urged to participate and donate apples. Joe Sicker and the International Apple Shippers Association credit Yakima Washington traffic group for trees donated for charitable institutions. The plan supports Halloween parties across the metropolitan area, with continued fundraising and newspaper collaboration to boost participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Wash
New York
Joe Sicker
Hallowe'en
International
Apple Shippers’Association
Sicker
Traffic Association of
Yakima, Wash
Fred Eberle
Traffic Association
Cold Storage Keeps Food Pure and Ready for Market
This talk argues that cold storage preserves purity of foods like butter eggs and poultry by preventing deterioration. It explains the storage facility serves other accounts, not ownership, and emphasizes that firms invest to stabilize year round supply while competing with fresh products at distribution points. Thanks to cold storage.
White Potato Growers Edge Toward 1925 Advance
White Potato growers show modest gains as 1925 prospects loom. Market signals and early season reports indicate slight aheadness in production plans, with farm groups optimistic about yield and revenue entering the new year.
Potato Crop Outlook Across States Promises Varied Yields
Reports from The Packer indicate a late potato crop this year may be about 10 to 15 percent larger than 1925 in late varieties while remaining below the five year average. Michigan Wisconsin and the Dakotas look for bigger outputs. Pennsylvania sees a fair crop. Idaho and Colorado show mixed results with shipments possible 1 500 cars below 1925. The Yakima Valley in Washington leads Pacific Northwest production with 7 500 to 8 000 cars expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maine
Washington
Pennsylvania
Licely
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Great Plains
Ohio River
Rocky Mountains
Nebraska
Colorado
Idaho
Northwest
Cate
Pacific Northwest
Yakima ‘Valley
California
The Produce Packer weekly trade newspaper explanation
The Produce Packer explains it is a separate weekly trading paper from The Packer. It targets shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and related markets with market and trade news. Free sample copies are offered on request.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ohn A
Lower East
Department of Agriculture
Mexico
D. M. Lee
Shipper
Geneva
Ala
J. L. Cannon Co
DeQueen,Ark
Enrop
State
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