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Newspaper

Chicago Packer

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1917

Page

2

Vegetable Receipts Show Mixed Demand in Chicago Market

April 6 dispatch notes improved arrivals and generally good quality with firm prices for hot house cucumbers and California lettuce. Demand remained steady for peppers and eggplant while tomatoes were scarce. overall supplies were adequate and some items sold at lower or steady prices.

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Otto Amnoreno’s Friends Pay Him Tribute

Chicago April 6 The office of A. E. Nellis & Co. blossomed with flowers as friends gathered to honor Otto Amnoreno a noted figure in Chicago’s fruit market. The tribute recognized his role and welcomed him into the firm, signaling strengthened ties and ongoing progress for the company.

Otto Amnoreno Chicago A.e. Nellis & Co F. E.neilis & ‘Co

Elgin Market Meeting Lead to Staffing and Losses

An Elgin Illinois market report notes a discussion at a meeting chaired by Charles B. Vail of Muscatine about market prices and an advance in price levels. The article also reports the death of a truck farm owner following a prolonged illness, highlighting local economic and civic concerns.

Elgin Elgin, Iil Charles B. Vail Muscatiz Muscatine Vail Onsion, Company

Apple trade quiet at Chicago market this week

In Chicago on April 6 the barrel apple market showed little life with demand quiet and mainly stall lots purchased. Prices held steady with some overripe Baldwins and Greenings selling wider ranges. Jobbing barrel prices ranged from Spies 6 to 7 dollars, Kings 5 to 5.50, Baldwins 4.25 to 5.50, and Golden Russets 5 to 5.26, among others.

Chicago Baldwins Kings Garas Bert Davis Roxbury

Loading and Shipping Bermuda Onions from Texas Holdings

Chicago reports W L Wagner of G M H Wagner & Sons says Bermuda onions from Texas holdings are being loaded and shipped with expected higher movement by early next week. Frank E Wagner is in Texas with James O Keefe, Texas manager, who will run an Laredo office to supervise loading grading and packing.

Chicago W. L. Wagner G.M.H. Wagner & Sons Texas Frank E. Wagner James O'Keefe O'Keefe Laredo

Wisconsin Potato Show to Convene in November

The Wisconsin Potato Growers Association announces its state convention and potato show in Madison from November 19 to 24. J G Milward, secretary, says 25 counties are expected to be represented with special meetings being held in several counties. Premium lists will be ready June 1 and obtainable from Milward.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Potato Growers’ Association J. G. Milward Milward

Market Report From Indianapolis Prices Weakened

The Indianapolis market notes a drop in green produce and other goods with dealers differing on prices. Sweet potatoes sell around 2.75 per unit while Irish prices slip. Florida strawberries rise and poultry costs edge up. butter holds at 26 cents with farm extras reported.

Indianappi Kentucky Florida

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