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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1935
Page
2
Chicago reports Illinois state highway police are stepping up enforcement against truck operators from outside Illinois who bring products into the state without an Illinois license when no reciprocal agreement exists. A Kentucky origin truck appeared on the market without the required license, highlighting the crackdown.
Governor Fitzgerald will attend the Benton Harbor event on May 8 for the crowning of the 1935 Michigan blossom queen. Candidates from many cities in the fruit belt compete May 1 for the queenship.
Chicago marked sixteen years since its cold storage plant opened with a gala at the Central Manufacturing District Club. About 150 employees officers and friends attended a buffet lunch and dancing to celebrate the milestone. The firm operates a large up to date facility handling fruits vegetables butter eggs poultry and other perishables with full cold storage services.
The Michigan delegation of potato growers returned from Washington opposed to the Warren bill. They argued it would favor large producers and speculators, lacking a cost of production formula. Simeon Martin of Edmore urged a cost-of-production rider to protect growers and ensure a fair return.
Chicago April 5 The firm of S Friedman Sons carrot distributor reports from Rio Grande Valley that potato crops are deteriorating due to freezes. A. J. LeFort Jr says fields show 40 percent damage under vines, with some acreage plowed and expected yields vastly below normal. Shipments may total 200 to 400 cars, far under typical 1,500 car levels, while Eagle Lake Wharton and Sugarland areas look stronger.
Rain aided prospects and S Friedman & Sons express optimism for a strong spring and early summer potato deal. Increased prices for Idaho Russell old potatoes should support favorable prices for new crops, with decreased production expected to sustain a healthy market for the next two months.
Maple syrup and sugar production ended in southern Michigan this week while northern Michigan still pressed peaks as indications showed sap flow would cease next week. Reports from sugar bush owners say output was heavier than last year but below normal due to lack of freezing and thawing. Flow was strong but short.
Grand Rapids Michigan reports that the Federal Land Bank of St Paul has cut mortgage loan interest from 5 to 4 percent effective April 1. The advisory this week to fruit and vegetable growers notes the reduction applies to loans in the area.
Illinois reports from strawberry shipping points indicate a reduced crop due to last year’s drought. Despite favorable growing conditions this spring, reduced acreage and patch losses after droughts limit shipments across districts including Centralia Farina Pulaski Villa Ridge Anna Cobden Vermilion Mounds and Mound City. Movement generally starts in May with crates of Blakemores Klondykes and other varieties.
Chicago prices show cabbage steady with old stock offered lightly and new stock entering moderate levels. The market ranged with New York sacks of 50 pounds around 1.66 to 1.75 dollars, Wisconsin 2.75 to 3.75 per cwt, California crates 4 to 4.50, half crates 2.25, Florida hampers 1.75 to 3.50, North Carolina hampers 3.10 to 3.25, and red California crates at 2.75.
In Chicago on April 5 the onion market stayed firm amid light receipts and stronger demand. Prices held for old stock with Western Spanish 50 pound sacks at 2.75, Michigan and Midwest bags 1.50 to 2.75, and Texas 50-pound bags about 2.15 to 2.26.
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