Chicago Vegetable Trade Brisk Demand Scarce Beans and Tomatoes
Chicago markets report a heavy week with steady to light demand and prices. Lettuce, peppers, beans, and tomatoes showed varied movement with oversupply in Tex as spinach and Florida produce, while string beans remained scarce and firm and lettuce quality supported higher prices. Florida wax beans, tomatoes, celery, and cabbage saw mixed availability and value, with California stock offering modest prices and Louisiana crates selling around two to four dollars per crate.
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Apples Show Poor Quality in Chicago Market Report
The Chicago market for apples showed poor quality with many shipments discolored and overripe. Heavy arrivals and flood-related delays from Indiana and Ohio kept prices low, especially for Baldwin varieties, while strictly fancy barrels and No 1 Greenings held firmer values. Missouri Pippins from Iowa topped at around $3.15 per barrel.
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Expanding Business Pulls Motor Wagons Beyond Three Miles
A business leader argues motor delivery outperforms horse haulage beyond a three mile zone. He cites Kissel-Kars wagons moving 60 to 65 miles a day and delivering with lower cost per package, showing motors extend market reach and boost trade.
R. E. Cobb Dead in St Paul April 4
R E Cobb longtime fish game poultry and butter dealer of St Paul died of anemia at noon Tuesday after a health decline. Born in Salem Mass on April 12 1862 he moved to the northwest in youth and built a vast butter and eggs business later adding poultry veal and cheese. Survived by widow a sister Mrs Wheelock Towle St Paul and brother Willard Seattle the industry and trade express condolences.
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Chicago Street Notes Shift and Moving Fruit Firms
Chicago Street Notes reports several fruit and produce executives relocating or visiting the city. A. 8. Deutsch & Co. move to 224 W. 8 Water Street from West Randolph Street. W. T. Seibels departs for Gibson Fruit interests. George Kershaw returns to join a local pineapple concern. D. N. Lightfoot visits from Springfield, Mo. A. J. Bloomgarden of Detroit notes strong berry prospects. Rush & Sons seek fruits and vegetables in Detroit amid flood delays. Wm. Grupe of Lagomarcino Grupe Co. tours Chicago and heads toward Burlington, Ia. A. Kerr travels California oil interests from El Centro. M. Welter & Co. relocate to 55 W South Water Street, sharing space with C. A. Watson & Sons.
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Onions at 35c Per Hundred in Chicago Market
Onions held at 25c per hundred this week, with Indiana points cited. Demand showed a slight uptick as prices stood firm in Chicago on April 4.
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