Reed & Son firm statement on Coughlan egg deal
Bolivar Missouri firm Reed & Son declares eggs from their house were candled and pre cooled before shipping and that they turned the car over to the Food Administration voluntarily after Coughlan complained. They dispute last week's report, pledge arbitration acceptance, and cite Saxton and ongoing National Butter and Egg Association arbitration in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Issourk Firm
Bays
Food Administration
Coughlan
Saxton
Bolivar
Packer
County
Polk County
Ofice
H. L. Brown & Son
Cooney & Hughes
J. L. Oxley
Chicago
Fred Hoger
Meyer Brothers Commission Company
St. Louis
Ralph ‘Hurst
Kansas City
National Butter and Eye Association
Reed & Son
Arthur C.reed
California Celery Crop 90 Percent of Normal
Sacramento reports the Assistant Truck Crop Specialist notes Central California celery fields estimate 90 percent of normal. About 1,860 acres planted will yield fall and winter shipments, with first movement around October 20 and peak in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Pacific Coast
California
Florida Citrus Grapefruit Condemned Over Acid Test
Five cars of grapefruit owned by the Florida Citrus Exchange were condemned by authorities in CocoaNut Grove Florida last week after the fruit failed the acid test and could not be repacked. The fruit must be dumped as repacking was not possible. A separate item reports the September forecast for bean production shows a U.S. crop of 4 927 000 bushels, down 397 000 from August with Colorado declines and Michigan gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coccanut Grove
Fla
Florida Citrus Exchange
Jana Reahip
Washington, D. C
Colorado
Michigan
United States
Southern Produce Men to Meet in Nashville Convention
A telegram from the Southern Poultry and Bear Shippers Association reports a convention set for October 3 and 4 in Nashville Tennessee at the Hermitage Hotel. The gathering opens Thursday morning at 9 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
New York
Southern Poultry and ‘BeerShippers’ Association
Nashville
Poultry and Egg Review to Highlight 1928 Fall Crop News
The Packer will publish October 6 with extensive review of the 1918 fall crop and poultry, plus shipper estimates on turkeys, eggs, and other poultry. The October 9 issue will list shipper names and addresses with weekly projections, guiding fall and winter supplies and advertising campaigns.
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Packer
Sharp Break in Chickens in New York Market
In New York on Bept 27 a severe drop hit the live poultry market amid unprecedented revisions. By midweek roughly 100 cars were in, with about 50 more on track. milk fed chickens sold 41 to 46c, corn-fed 41 to 43c, and fowls in boxes 21 to 35%c. Roosters were stronger at 26c. spring ducklings unchanged at 28c. Fowls, 34 to 36c fancy, 28 to 32c average. Chickens 22 to 26c, turkeys 23 to 28c, ducks 33 to 36c, geese 26c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cabbage Market Steady In Chicago As Receipts Taper
Chicago reports cabbage prices holding firm with limited receipts. Weather hints at firmer values as cooler days arrive and farmers delay harvest to field silos. Wisconsin stock trades higher than other regions with Michigan and New York at 12 to 14 dollars a ton and Wisconsin around 18 dollars. Carrot quotes run 20 to 22 dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wisconsin
Holland
Michigan
New York
Grapefruit Test Rules Clarified by State Officials
Miami inspectors suspended earlier this week then received telegraph guidance from state officials. Grapefruit must show the ratio of Wecta to total solids with color not considered. color not part of interstate shipments. Attach all grapefruits in the 1 to 7 ratio and follow instructions literally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Johnson
Cabbage Arrives in New York Market As Trade Slows
New York reports a small first shipment of cabbage from Western New York this week with dull trading. Prices held at $20 per ton in yards, while shippers quote $13.15 per ton fob station. In Laredo Texas, onion planting nears completion with strong germination and expected acreage cutback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sharp break in the potato market at Chicago
Chicago markets report a steep midweek potato price drop as shipments from Minnesota Wisconsin rise. No stock stored yet. Minnesota and Wisconsin cars move strongly with totals over 1 000 weekly. Prices fall from early Ohio and white stock to about 1.75 to 2.15 per cwt. growers may hold if prices don’t rebound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakota
Minensota
Chicago Apple Market Holds Despite Moderate Demand
Chicago Apple Market in good condition with rising supplies and generally satisfactory quality. Trade solid and prices firm, especially for barreled stock. Notable barrel prices include Jonathans 6.80 to 6.50 dollars, Wealthies 6.60 to 6.50, Grimes Golden 7 to 7.50, Maiden Blush 6.60 to 6.50, Sweet Roasters 4.00 to 4.25, Greenings 6.00, Pippins 5.00 to 5.50, Wolfe River 5.50 to 6.00. Bushel baskets sale: Wealthies Alexander Jonathan 2.00 to 2.25, Wolfe River Maiden Blush Pippins 1.75 to 2. Ben Davis 1.75 to 1.76. Western boxes prices: Winter Banana 3.50 to 3.75, Grimes Golden 3.00, Gravenstein 2.00 to 2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jonathans
Grimes Golden
Wolfe River
Alexander
Ben Davis
Gravenstein
Lights Allowed Before Stores on Dark Nights
Harold Almer of the Illinois Division of the United States Fuel Administration informs the fruit and vegetable trade they may burn lights in front of stores on lightless nights and other nights from 2 a.m. until daylight. Lights must be screened by deep opaque cone reflectors so visibility is limited to the storefront. The amendment to the lightless night order follows an investigation showing South Water, Randolph, and Fulton street markets use store fronts and sidewalks largely for sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harold Almer
Illinois
United States Fuel Administration
South Water Street
Randolph Street
Fulton Street
New Poultry Shippers Face New Federal Rules
Washington regulates packed poultry shipments by freight at carload thresholds for 100 miles or more and mixed commodity carloads. The rule, effective September 16, aims to curb pooling and ensure ice packed poultry moves efficiently to markets, as per the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Taod Administration
Iimaelf
Gare
Hoover Urges Food Conservation For 1918 War Effort
Washington statement by Mr Hoover outlines the food conservation program for Americans during the current year. He stresses no prospect of peace before summer 1919 and calls for every person to reduce consumption and waste to sustain Allied shipping and military needs in the war. Continued on Page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Hoarse
France
United States
Egg Market in Chicago Sees Steady Trade Amid Mixed Demand
In Chicago the egg market steadied early in the week with fine stock in steady demand while general receipts faced moderate demand due to refrigerator competition and stored stock. Monday and Tuesday receipts totaled 24,559 cases with varied price ranges and notable firmness by midweek as best offerings drew premium bids. Additional firmness followed on Thursday with strong consumer demand and fair outside orders, as receipts reached 6,387 cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Easier Tone in Chicago Poultry Market Shapes Prices
In Chicago on Sept 27 the poultry market remained easy yet trade stayed satisfactory as heavy receipts caused price concessions. Monday's 11 freight cars and 105 express coops, plus Tuesday's 8 freight cars and 1,100 coops, saw turkeys at 33c and fowl prices falling late week with springs and roosters down ¼ to ½ cent while geese rose slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Récelpta
Chicago convention of produge men about completed program
A fragmented report outlines the Chicago convention program for prodigue men, with speakers from the United States Food Administration, the War Emergency Poultry Federation, and various universities and firms. It notes anticipated features, a brisk agenda on food and poultry issues, and plans for a theatre party, aiming for a serious, War-conditions informed gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Uty
Assembly
Harold Powell
Persistrabte
United State Food Administration
Kaiser
Wiliam H. Lapp
Iowa
Agri Cultural Colleges
Ames
Elford
Dominion Poultry Husan
Ottawa
Canada
Britts
Boston
Maas
Guarantyes Company
New York City
Dairy ‘Committee On
Seibels
New York Men Headed to Chicago for Convention
A delegation of New York businessmen led by Clarence Hagerow plans to travel to Chicago on the Wolverine via the New York Central Saturday afternoon. About 100 to 150 New Yorkers are expected to attend, with some departing early to visit shipping points on the way.
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Chicago
Rome
New York
Clarence Hagerow
New York Central
Good Growd Going from Kansas City
Kansas City September 27 heavy dealers in poultry butter and eggs plan to attend the National Poultry Butter and Egg Association convention in Chicago October 7. A special Santa Fe car or two will run from Kansas City October 5 with reservations already filling one car. Local dealers invite nearby trade members to join the trip. reservations to F. H. Cromwell 110 East Missouri avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
National Poultry, Lutter and Egg Association
Chicago
Santa Fe
F. H. Cromwell
East Missouri Avenue
Break in Potatoes at Minneapolis This Week
Minneapolis markets eased midweek as shipments rose and buying declined. Harvesting is under way with white stock and Early Ohio varieties selling around 2.10 to 2.20 per cwt. labor shortages in North Dakota threaten later losses if freezes occur.
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Minneapolis
Red River Valley
Penn
Sandland
North Dakota
Weather aids early plantings across Florida fields
Jackson ville Florida September 27 Recent rains across the state have boosted crops in central and southern districts. Irish potatoes celery lettuce beans tomatoes and early crops such as Irish potatoes onions beans eggplant and peppers are progressing well with favorable conditions reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Food Administration Probes Butter Price Gouging
Washington Sept 27 inspectors of the United States Food Administration will focus on butter operations nationwide. Dealers charging exorbitant prices after government took control of much of the supply face investigation and potential action for violating price margins over cost. Decisive measures will be taken to curb speculation and ensure butter is sold within rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
United States Food Administration
The
Food Administration
Monarch Produce 00 in Sweetwater Fails amid Poultry Deal Loss
Monarch Produce Company of Sweetwater operated by Will H. Davis failed with a $4,000 owed to Herndon Packing and $1,300 to Crowdus Hide and Wool, plus about $2,000 to shippers. Davis sought receivership as manager. The business traces to Herndon and Wright-Herndon ties. loss from a spring egg and live poultry shipment worsens the debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Davis
Herndon Packing Company
Crowdus Hide and Wool Company
J. C. Dunn
Shippers
Sweetwater
Tex
Monarch Produce Company
Davis
Fort Worth
Crowdus Hide &Wool Company
Coleman
James W. Butler
Far Worth
Texas Bank and Trust Company
Herndon
Crowdus Hide Company
Wright-Herndon Company
New York
Texas
Dallas
Behymer Leaves Cincinnati Owes Trade Over $10000
Cincinnati, Sept 27 M L L Behymer left town with debts of more than ten thousand dollars owed to local firms on East Pearl Street. Estimated outstanding accounts around sixteen hundred dollars may be collectible as creditors seek bankruptcy court intervention and a receiver to recover funds. Behymer, a longtime local merchant with poor records, is believed to have vanished with about three thousand dollars in cash, leaving his wife and child, home furnishings, and a used Ford behind.
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Cincinnati
Gehymer
Tor Parta
East Pearl Street
Behymer
Ed Conn
Cohn
Eddie
Butias
Tite
Butter Men Hold Meeting in Chicago
In Chicago on Sept 27 the American Association of Creamerymen and the Illinois Buttermakers met at the Great Northern to appoint a committee to work with Washington on butter price regulation. One member from each state was chosen to confer with state food administrators who will relay trade suggestions to federal officials. W W Marple of Fox River Butter Company presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Association of Creamerymen
Illinois Buttermakers
Great Northern
Washington
W. W. Marple
Fox River Butter Company
Showers Hit Los Angeles Area Late This Week
Heavy showers expected in Los Angeles and vicinity Thursday night risking damage to tomatoes grapes and beans. Forecast calls for more showers across Southern California Friday. Town Horticulturists Meet reports Southern Iowa Horticultural Association held a three day session in Albia Iowa with tours of local orchards and truck farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Southern California
Albia
Southern Iowa Horticultural Association
Halt in Advance of Chicago Butter Market
Chicago, Sept 27. Indications at week start show butter prices peaking as demand slackens. Despite continued light receipts, buyers grow cautious and only meet current needs. Prices fall modestly as average grades show declines, while consumption drops and substitutes rise. Receipts vary, with 6,217 tubs on Wednesday and 5,062 on Thursday.
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Chicago
Federer Says Car Canteloupes Paid For In Full
Louis A Federer of St Louis arrives in California late August and reports a cantaloupe car paid to D A Spence of Pelham Georgia. He says he did not know McKenzie and explains health reasons for travel. Federal Food Administration seeks explanation and notes license was revoked. Federer claims no complaint from the shipper and tarries to clear the matter with officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Louis
A. Federer
St. Louis
Califfornia
United States Food Administration
Washington
McKenzie
Pelham
Federer
D. A. Spence
American Fruit
Federar
Food Administration
Packer
Spence
Citrus shipments report from Southern California in late September
Citrus trust shipments for the week ending September 23 show 128 cars of oranges and 67 cars of lemons from Southern California. Daily totals range from 15 to 23 orange cars and 2 to 14 lemon cars, with no movement from Central and Northern California. season totals reach 16,725 orange cars and 6,492 lemon cars, for a grand state total of 22,072 citrus cars shipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Citrus Trust
California
Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against Metropolitan Stores Inc
A bankruptcy petition was filed Tuesday against Metropolitan Stores Inc a Park Avenue retailer in New York by creditors Fox River Button Company 1994 Louis Larson 54 and George J Schaefer 33 The item also notes Sinaloa tomato crop estimates for about 300 core CE tomatoes from Southern Sinaloa Mexico for the winter season
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New York
Metropolitan Stores, Inc
Park Avenue
Fox River Butten, Company
Louis Larson
George J. Schaefer
Sinaloa
Mexico
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Bolivar, MO
Coughlan Egg Deal
Arthur Reed
Poultry
EGG Review
Laredo
Shigago
Cnffe
Sconsin
Minnesokaya
H&a
Oldings
MR. Hoover
America
Harold Power
N. Y
Florida
Monarch
Mll Behmyer
L. A
California Orange , and Lemon Movement
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