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Newspaper

Chicago Packer

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1920

Page

2

Oscar W Olson Discusses Future Egg Trading On Chicago Exchange

Chicago April 16 Oscar W Olson of Merrill Eldredge outlines the Chicago Mercantile Exchange future trading system for butter and eggs. He argues the exchange provides a public, guaranteed market, risk sharing, and warehouse receipt liquidity, with strict clearing house protection and monthly government reporting.

Oscar W. Olson Chicago Exchange Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange Clearing’ House Merrill & Eldredge Olson Exchange Mercantile Exchange Chicago’ Mercantile Exchange Stock Exchange Chicago Mercantile Exchange Clearing House

Freight rate complaint dismissed by Interstate Commerce Commission

The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed the Wisconsin and Michigan Fruit and Vegetable Jobbers Association v. Ahnapee and Western Railway Co. complaint after Perishable Protective Tariff No. 1 and I. G. G. No. 6, effective February 28, altered the situation. The suit alleged unreasonable refrigeration charges on carload shipments of berries fruits melons and vegetables in Western Trunk Line territory under Boyd's Tariff I C C No A-832.

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Sweets Market Holds Firm in Chicago Amid Strike

Chicago reports the sweet potato market remained firm with good movement and active demand. Top prices held at 2.25 per hamper as most stock arrived via Illinois Central. fancy stock moved well while poorer lots discounted. Several market participants visited, including A. M. Kittler and Joe Becker. A push to repeal wartime acts affecting agriculture and distribution was introduced in Congress by Rep. Wright of Georgia.

Chicago Illinois Central Tennessee Illinois Prey Nancy Hall Chicago Street A. M. Kittler Shippers’ Union Judsonia Ark C. H. Weaver & Co Joe Becker Louis Schiappacasse & Co Detroit Becker E. BR. Geffs Owass Manufacturing “Company Owasso Ich Co. M. Weiner Ft. Wayne Washington, D. c Congress William C. Wright Georgia

Market Report Shows Steady Apples Despite Freight Strike

In Chicago on April 16, unsettled market conditions persisted. Prices remained unchanged as freight strikes limited movement and outside inquiries halted. Local demand stayed small with buyers seeking large clean stock. few large street sales were noted, especially for Western boxes.

Chicago

Market prices for apples vary by variety and quality

Fresh apple offerings are limited with a few varieties on hand. Principal sales include Rome Beauties Winesaps and Newtown Pippins, with barreled and Western box quotations listed by color size and grade. Prices range from about $3 to $10 per barrel or box depending on variety and condition. It is advertising that makes pig business out of a small one.

Rome Ben Davis Waapeney Newtown

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