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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1926
Page
2
The Mahaffey Commission Company, a carrot distributor, will move this weekend to larger quarters in the Produce Exchange Building on South Water Market at Racine Avenue. The new offices will accommodate rapid business growth and improve operations.
Chicago April 2. R W Gudgeon traffic counselor and specialist in loss and damage claims has moved into the new Produce Exchange Building located on South Water Market and Racine Avenue.
Penticton BC April 2 Early indications point to a very satisfactory soft fruit crop for 1926 says R P Murray district fruit pest inspector. Pear crop expected to be exceptionally good barring frosts while apples likely fair though not as large as last year. Oliver district near Penticton shows potential for apricots and peaches.
Vancouver April 2 potatoes in British Columbia force some holders to sell to meet obligations. Others who bought around 20 to 30 dollars a ton find themselves in a profitable season though prices are not as high as anticipated.
Grand Rapids Mich April 2 Holdings of Northern Spy apples in Michigan are nearly exhausted and prices on this variety have swung to an advance especially in fancy grades Well colored fancy fruit of good size now tops the market at 2 50 a bushel Ordinary A grade Spies sell 2 2 50 a bushel Northern Spies are scarce as truckers and wholesale buyers tour the belt seeking supplies They show a preference for Spies stored hard in storage Supplies of other varieties Baldwins are liberal and Ben Davis and Jonathan are offered around 75 cents to 1 50 a bushel but move slowly Ben Davis stock is light this year and Michigan must depend on other varieties to meet spring demand.
Chicago March 30 1926 to The Packer F E Nellis comments on the First National Bank of Los Angeles versus National Produce Bank case now the National Bank of Commerce Chicago. The Appellate Court held the orange shipment issue not central to the decision and noted disputes over contracts and debt. Newsenger Stewart Reed Brown outlines the ruling and its emphasis on bank dispute between shipper and receiver.
A peculiar incident reported at the University of Texas notes a woman entrusting her two-ounce envelope purse to a bystander who then tipped the scales to 200. The odd event highlights lighthearted incongruities observed locally.
Chicago, April 2, Thomas Co Os vegetables from Indianapolis visited Chicago on a Tuesday.
W A Harms a veteran fruit and vegetable dealer of Chicago dies from heart disease at Murphy Hospital. He led W A Harms & Co at 78 South Water Market for over 40 years and leaves a widow. Three employees held minor interests. will probated soon to determine if business or building sale will settle the estate. Interment at Eden Cemetery.
Nogales Ariz April 2 shipments from the West Coast of Mexico for the past week March 28 to 28 inclusive were 222 cars of tomatoes as against 154 cars the previous week making a grand total of 1922 cars for the season to March 29. Seven cars of mixed vegetables were shipped this week as against four cars last week making a season's total of 95 cars. Five cars of peas went out as against 12 cars last week making a total of 681 cars for the season and three cars of chilis this week as against nine cars last week making 114 cars for the season. The market on tomatoes has been very satisfactory this season. Prices have averaged around 8.56 8.75 the past week and a few cars were sold at g4 £ 20. bi Nogales
Twin Cities potato market shows continued strength with price gains from a week earlier. Demand for all varieties remains fair, though not as brisk as last week. improved Minnesota shipping conditions boost farmer movement to loading stations and high prices spur sales. Dealers quote around 4.49 per cwt for car loads, with Red River Ohio at 4.25 per cwt and Sandland capblers also noted.
In Chicago on April 2 the onion market stays active amid cold weather that preserves quality and slows sprouting. Northern stocks trade steady as Texas movement delays boost demand. Carrots pace 36 to 40 cars daily with most selling poorly. Western yellows 8.25 to 3.75, whites higher at 4. California browns in storage bring 8.76, yellows 2 to 2.25, Colorado Idaho yellows 2.60 to 2.76, Central States reds 1.05 to 2.10.
Chicago dated April 2 the Gourley Company shipped the first car of onions from Texas this year. The car carried yellow onions and orders were taken for its arrival in Chicago next Monday on basis of 6 grate.
On Thursday in Chicago Bacon Brothers sold the first car of Wisconsin Dusty Rurals potatoes to reach the five dollar mark. The lot was No 1 seed Dusty Rural potatoes in prime condition, shipped from Wisconsin.
Florida folks plan a five Pullman car exposition on wheels to tour the United States showcasing Florida climate products and culture. The project aims to bring lectures movies paintings and publications to demonstrate Florida as the best state, with cars heated to Florida temperature. It would operate without any private interest if financed.
Bird M. Robinson, president of the American Short Line Railroads Association, originated a plan to advertise the entire state of Florida. The proposal is under review by chambers of commerce and other organizations across Florida.
Mission City British Columbia April 2 Rhu barb begins to move from his section to the prairies. Only a small quantity has gone to the markets at this writing but the growers are getting ready to pull quite crop.
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