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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1911
Page
1
Reports to The Packer This Week derive from central producing regions including Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and beyond. The outlook details a 25 percent rise in laying hen production and overall increased production across major sections.
A March Puck report surveys Michigan Wisconsin and nearby states noting expected egg storage and price trends. Farmers anticipate about 10 percent more laying hens and 7 000 to 16 000 cases of eggs shipped in April May with prices lowering modestly. Local storage pack lines may absorb surplus and consumption patterns suggest little change in eggs used at home.
The Packer warns Florida shippers about Germain with an address in New York and a branch in Washington Street. The firm is accused of issuing worthless checks and has moved business across markets. The notice emphasizes caution in dealings and highlights the circulation of the complaint across major ports.
The Packer reports berry growers in Independence Ta. are seeing rains revive the crops. Five carloads shipped today with expectations to steadily increase to ten to twenty cars daily by late next week. Cool pleasant weather and sun are aiding the blooming and maturation of cherries and berries. Joe Dibuono, president, Independence Farmers’ Association.
Long list of crop reports and market notes across states and cities. Items include egg storage tips, fruit and vegetable movements, and price or policy mentions from Louisiana to New York, with references to growers, shippers, and trade associations.
Horatio Arkansas notes good peach prospects with a fair outlook in Koshkonong and East Texas likely to yield small crops. Reports from Scottsville Jacksonville and Mount Pleasant indicate variable conditions with freezes and uncertain yields. some trees show potential to mature, while others show uncertain outcomes. Weather over three weeks improves, but overall prospects remain mixed and regional.
New York March 31 Lyon Bros Co now receiving one to two cars daily of California asparagus. First three straight cars arrived in New York in fine condition with strong demand onward. Lyon reports rolling 4 to 6 cars weekly and sending supplies to Pittsburg Boston Philadelphia and Chicago via agents. Demand remains exceptional in smaller interior towns and out-of-town trade. Under L M Lyon supervision stock packages attractively packed and shipped. firm expects continued robust distribution statewide.
New York March 31 shippers of fruits and vegetables in berry baskets are warned against short packs. Commissioner Walsh raids Brookside Market seizing 1 400 baskets claim they held 28 quarts not a full bushel. Offenders face penalties. last season several receivers were fined for short boxes. The Norfolk potato issue is linked to New York restrictions.
Kansan writer Walt Mason humorously mocks mortal schemes in verses about egg storage and profit. The piece imagines a plan to fill a building with eggs to flee winter and storms, only to see hens lay seven eggs a day in May and the venture collapse, proving human plans vain and hens have little sense.
New Orleans reports the onion and potato crops in decline due to long dry spell and recent heavy rains. Estimated losses up to 25 percent with a possible 10 percent rise from potato beetle. shipments still incoming but will rise after April 11. Crop size expected to be about 80 percent of last year. Nearby notes mention Chicago street numbering changes and assorted market briefs across Baltimore, Florida, Boston, and Pittsburg.
Reports from New York and Los Angeles indicate W C Walker resigns as Pioneer Fruit Co sales manager and helps form the Pacific Coast Fruit exchange with 250000 to 400000 capital. The venture, independent and financed by growers and eastern backers, aims to handle deciduous fruit free from existing marketing powers, shaking up California fruit distribution amid Di Giorgio Connolly Fanning interests.
A wild, unverified note clouding Armour family holdings and related fruit companies. The piece questions Armour's coast investments, potential sale of interests, ties to the banana trust, and connections to a planned Kansas City streetcar loan led by Lee H Hickinson & Co with James J Storrow.
The Southern Texas Truck Growers Association shipped the first car of Texas onions Tuesday in San Antonio Roy Campbell sales manager reports the crate price at 2.10 in Dallas and near Laredo. Weather permitting more cars expected next week. Campbell says the crop looks fine and he estimates 3500 cars overall.
Advices from Burgaw New York and nearby areas report a heavy frost last Friday night injuring strawberries and tender vegetables by about twenty five percent across the district. The frost also affects other crops and orchard yields in the area.
The Packer reports from 35 prominent growers across Texas indicate a strong onion season with an expected 293,750 crates this year, up from 220,857 last year. Laredo and other Texas points show improved yields, despite minor local adverse conditions and a few rigid forecasts.
In New York on March 31 big bugs from California's deciduous fruit plan arrived and met at a hotel to discuss shipping. Key figures include Frank B. Kevitt and C. B. DeWees, with others from Earl Fruit, Pioneer Fruit, and Producers' Fruit Co. Kevitt forecasts 15,000 to 16,000 ears of deciduous fruit and a record crop barring weather. Shipping to begin late April. New York arrangements will be announced next week amid ongoing talks.
Florida products arriving in New York in liberal amounts push prices down on mattoes while overripe fruit keeps crates at low levels. Beans show light receipts with prices $2.50 to $4 per basket, eyeplants $2.50 to $3.50, peas $2 to $8 depending on size, and peppers $1.50 to $2.50.
A U S Dept of Agriculture pamphlet by Dr Mary F R Pennington outlines comparative decomposition rates in drawn and undrawn market poultry. Assistants Evelyn Witmer and H C Pierce contributed. The Packer noted prior coverage and free copies are available from Washington DC. Texas onions moving from Toledo report cool weather delays supply. 20-30 cars expected this week. 25 Mexican Bermuda onion cars passed, priced at 2.10 per crate. Mexican crop likely short.
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