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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1922
Page
2
East Lansing April 14. Michigan Agricultural College reports show pruning and training determine grape yields. Researcher Newton L. Partridge notes productive fruiting wood, cane renewal, and vine vigor affect bud count and final weight of grapes.
Minneapolis reports that damage suits totaling 6 million dollars arising from the Moose Lake Minnesota fire of 1918 have been settled. Attorneys John P. Devaney and the firm Devaney Edwards represented the claimants against the Director General of Railroads for losses to life and property along the Soo Line right of way.
Grape growers report vineyards in excellent condition and anticipate a prosperous year. Contracts for California grapes boost optimism while a quality drive shows early success. Two dusting machines will be tested on the vineyards. W A Murphy returns to St Paul after months at his fruit ranch in Dinuba California as he prepares for the strawberry season.
Fennville Mich April 14 growers expect a high grade fruit season as heavy spray equipment sales surge. One dealer moved over 40 types, triple prior seasonal totals, with more power sprayers and fertilisers bought than ever. Growers adopt spreader additions to spray mixes to widen coverage and boost disease and worm protection amid favorable blooming weather.
Minneapolis April 14 The Minnesota potato market was weaker at the week’s start with few sales in the Twin Cities. Potatoes scattered across the state. Twin City operators say the market is over for now with little effort. Round Whites U S Grade No 1 quoted 1.20 to 1.26 out of Twin Cities and Red River Ohios at the same price out of Red River Valley. No price changes Tuesday. Reds steady then 5e lower on Thursday.
Boundary County Idaho April 14. The Boundary County Potato Growers Association has been organized with George Kindschuh Emil Frank J M Billings and O H Campbell as directors and J A Morice of Naples. A good share of growers signed a three year agreement covering planting varieties cultivation ration seed certification storage and marketing. The aim is to raise production standards so seed stock from the region will command higher market prices.
The first Valencia orange car of the season is expected in Grand Rapids late this week with orders for delivery at 8 per box. Citrus market remained firm as grapefruit rose 25c per box to 5, best orange grades at 8.50. Southern grown vegetables consumption rising. green peas and tomatoes active with tomatoes at 1 per basket or 20 40c lower than winter, moving better.
Fremont Michigan April drive by Chamber of Commerce seeks to expand fruit acreage. A fund receives subscriptions and a committee is formed to lead the effort. Fremont Canning Company pledges one dollar for every two dollars raised from other sources.
The St Paul fruit and vegetable market showed brisk trade with some prices easing. Head lettuce remained in light supply. Florida celery priced higher with fair shipments. onions stayed strong though hard to obtain. Texas cabbage unchanged amid higher demand. potatoes displayed an easy tone with continued heavy shipments.
Grand Rapids Mich April 14 Practically all of the largest canning factories in Michigan are planning to operate to capacity this season One of the largest packers with plants in Hart Kent City Scottville Edmore Lexington Croswell and Warrensburg will pack to capacity on vegetables and expects to do likewise on fruits It holds contracts for 18 000 acres of vegetables at prices similar to 1921 Some small factories may remain closed until assets are liquidated Others will pack in a limited way A Traverse City packing company plans to triple or quadruple its cherry pack this season expanding into Leelanau and Benzie counties
Idaho Public Utilities Commission ruled on April 3 that proposed freight rates from Mackay Aberdeen and Ketchum branch lines of the Oregon Short Line Railway were unjust and discriminatory in favor of Pocatello and against Boise and other Idaho towns. The Boise Chamber of Commerce filed the complaint, with George B. Graff representing the city at the hearing. The railroad's defense included J. A. Reeves of Salt Lake City, general freight agent, and attorney H. B. Thompson.
Fruitport Marketing Association elected new directors George Bussing Aner Bergen Anthony Krehn Nuse Meyers E K Weaver John Anderson and Charles Larsen Birchwood Wis April 14 Potato growers of Barron County organized a potato growers association to foster better potatoes Charles A Ness of Cumberland was elected president
Grand Rapids Michigan April 14 reports modest gains in potato receipts with quotations rising about 10 cents per cwt. Greenville shows a stronger tone as values move within a narrow range. Greenville and nearby towns note a bid price around 1.10 to 1.30 per cwt with limited demand and steady supplies.
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