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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1910
Page
2
Kansas City dealer advertises in The Packer for a location to start a country butter eye and poultry business or to buy an interest in an ongoing concern. Responses should be addressed to "Country" in care of The Packer.
Laredo reports 1,175 onion cars expected this season, with 25 cars shipped already and estimates ranging from 200 to 850 remaining. Webb County faces a short crop due to thrip and pink root damages, yet growers remain confident as prices may rise. Olon growers anticipate a quiet close by midweek with limited shipments after May begins.
Laredo Texas April 28 The National Produce Distributing Co estimates Texas onions shipments will total about 600 cars from Webb County and 150 to 200 cars from outside. Albrecht reports success selling from an iob basis. Grading rules include sizes small 1 ½ to 2 inches medium 2 to 2 ½ inches large 2 ½ inches and up Fancy perfect uniform well matured and clean Choice uniform and free from defects Seconds allow certain splits and irregular shapes but are limited. Packing requires dry crates full and properly packed. The company aims to distribute the crop through mid May to prevent gluts.
Washington April 28 A House measure by Representative Alexander of New York would require eggs to be sold by weight rather than by number with an exemption for hatching eggs. Violations face a five dollar fine.
Chicago apr 29 fancy California Navel oranges remain firm with smaller supplies as shipping season ends. Medium sizes in strong demand with prices 2.50 to 3.25. Lemons also firm with fewer shipments this season. quotations 3.25 to 4.25. Grapefruit scarce but firm 3 to 5. pineapples steady amid moderate receipts. Five citrus cars sold including Navels Slapefruit and apples. brands such as Golden Pheasant Clover Tea and Acme and Good quoted at 1.60 to 3.40 for various sizes and packages.
Chicago dealers hold for higher prices as damage reports on the strawberry crop vary. Some areas fear ruin while others see slight damage. receipts are lighter and prices range from 1.50 to 4.00 dollars depending on size and origin. Reports from Ponchatoula warn of frost risk but no serious damage noted.
Chicago reports lighter old potato receipts this week and a firmer market with prices up about a cent. Dealers note starch factories buying old spuds, growers seeking quick sales, and only fancy stock in demand. New potatoes sell slowly due to poor weather. Michigan Wisconsin stock ranges 25 to 28 cents for choice to fancy. Louisianas bring 3.5 to 4.50 a barrel for good size. harapers 1 to 1.25. Receipts run 2 to 4 cars daily. Wednesday and Thursday show price shifts and firmer old stock amid lighter demand.
Chicago April 29 report from H Woods Co notes dry southern Texas weather and cool temperatures reduce Wharton district potato yield. Vine stands good and quality excels but overall crop overestimated with lighter shipments now and for at least ten days. Potatoes are fair size ripe clean and well matured and can be shipped with current 24000 pound minimum.
Cleveland notes a fair, though cooled, demand for southern vegetables with liberal carlot receipts. New potatoes down about $1.50 per barrel. Bermuda and Triumph stock prices vary. Old potatoes weak. radishes, onions, and cucumbers show declines. Fruit market steady with higher apple prices. strawberries down due to cold. Butter, eggs, and poultry decline on general stock increase. demand remains, with chicken markets softened by holidays. Local firms report early shipments of Triumph potatoes and Texas onions, and big runs of fancy apples.
The Marsh Williams Co reports rising demand for greens and tomatoes while cold snap slows berry shipments. Local vendors like Mr Horton relocate stalls for big trade. North Carolina berries arrive strongly priced. Myers Weil Co notes brisk Florida tomato sales amid reports of bribe demand for southern vegetables. Texas onions show lively shipping, says L A Bockstahler & Co.
In Cleveland Ohio several shippers were victimized by the Central Produce Co a suspect operation on West Twenty fifth Street with an unknown operator using various names including D W Blank and D W Packard The real identity and whereabouts remain unclear with victims including H G Thayer Son Chas Wolcott Co and D W Russell Lockwood D reported.
Apples remain scarce with most supply from coolers. Ben Davis No 1 barrels bring 2 to 3.25 dollars, fancy up to 3.76. Spya 4 to 5, Baldwins 3.75 to 4 for No 1, 4.25 to 4.60 best grade. Tolman Sweets Russetts 3 to 3.75, Winesap boxes 1 to 2.10, Rome Beautys 1 to 1.5, Missouri Pipings 1 to 1.75. Storage fruit holders boosted prices 15 to 25 cents per box and 2i per barrel.
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