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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1914
Page
2
Detroit is leading the American Poultry Association vote by mail for the annual convention in August. About 4,000 of 6,000 members are expected to vote. McCord reports Detroit favored, with Chicago, Indianapolis, Washington, and Houston also receiving votes.
The column surveys demand and price trends across meats fruits and vegetables. It notes live poultry strong for fat hens, rising prices for potatoes and Bermuda potatoes, steady grapefruit, and shifting cheese and orange markets amid holiday effects and weather influences.
Detroit April 17 The crop department reports from over 300 Michigan correspondents show early prospects for apples at about 70 percent of average peaches 62 percent plums 79 percent cherries 87 percent and small fruits overall. The figures are preliminary since leaves are not yet on the trees.
Chicago reporters note week of subdued trading with overall satisfactory demand. California asparagus and cucumbers held steady as ample stock moved. large Boston boxes at 11 dollars and home- stock steady. Lower Coast lettuce and on to bulk items showed mixed movement, string beans weak, tomatoes fair, Florida celery firm, and Texas barrels priced around 3.50.
Carl Piwowaty of M Sons plans a northwest trip visiting principal markets and Easter dinner in Chicago. The Weaver firm marks 25 years with Arthur Weaver and notes corporate changes, capital 50 000 fully paid, stockholders well known. bank prosperity brings 6 percent dividend with 20 percent extra dividend next month, capital increase to 40 000 above prior, surplus 50 000 and growing profits on South Water Street trade.
Chicago apirl 11 receipts on this market were increased and offerings were fairly well at this week. Tilers here were able to cure up to 75 cents for best vellows this week. Crystal wax stock quotable at 5 laut. Old stock left and it is believed it will be cleared up very shortly.
In Sheboygan on April 17 activity rose slightly as buyers expect higher prices before cheap cheese returns. Daisies were in demand with dealers overloaded by orders. Daisy sections are opening up, anticipating normal supply in a couple weeks. Twins market weak as supply tightens. New York Flats priced lower base, Young Americas noted. overall primary markets steady with even prices. Sheboygan sales included 1,626 Longhorns and 74 Daisies. Plymouth board posted 124 Vins, 729 Daisies, 572 Longhorns, 55 Americas, and 267 Squares as activity remained firm.
Receipts of cabbage were heavy this week in Chicago due to large inflows from Louisiana Mobile Texas and Mexico. Prices remained low to move stock Texas barrels sold 1.50 to 1.75 Louisiana crates 1.75 to 2.25 Mobile crates 2.0 per crate, with Texas stock reportedly offered as low as 7 per ton FOB.
Chicago traders report onion teet trade largely ended with few operators left, steady prices around 2.50 to 3 per bushel, while some firms secure next year’s sets and eye futures. Grand Rapids firm formed by Liam Dowd and Claude Baker to handle foreign and domestic vegetables, fruit, and hot house produce, operating from Charles Up Grocery at 633 Ottawa Ave N.
North Yakima Wash April 17 M C Remelin manager of Yakima Fruit Products Co said a big company would install an evaporator to handle the 1914 crop in connection with its already large vinegar plant.
Spring work is two weeks ahead of last year in Grandview Washington April 17. Spraying is nearly completed and fruit has not yet suffered frost damage. Peaches apricots and plums are in full bloom as The Packer reports on fruits vegetables butter eggs and poultry developments.
Chicago April 17 reports from local papers claim a new trade district on South Water Street has chosen a site with options on property. The ground is said to be old Chicago and Northwestern yards bounded by Kin Street Wells Street and the river. W J Wagner chairman of the joint committee says no such information has been released and no definite sites or options are known.
Chicago April 17 Carl Prowaty showcases his method to slash long distance phone bills saving him 15 to 95 dollars monthly. He plans to hire a private secretary to handle growing correspondence and distribute his saving strategy to friends nationwide.
In mid April reports show potatoes nearly cleaned up across Grand Traverse and Cedar, with heavy activity across Antrim County. Farmers estimate potatoes will be two months early this year. Apples are largely harvested. hay brings about $16 per ton. Prospects for peaches are about 90 percent of normal, while cherries and pears look good.
A Grand Rapids report says frost and cold weather have mildly affected peach buds but not seriously. Scientists indicate fruit will still ripen well, with shipments expected to begin from local points as conditions improve this week.
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