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Chicago Packer

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1913

Page

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Will Be Fairly Good Supply Of Boxed Apples

Outlook for a Rocky Mountain and Pacific Coast apple crop is uneven with many counties predicting near normal to slightly reduced shipments. Washington Oregon California Utah New Mexico Colorado Montana and Idaho reports show varied car counts from 20 to 2,000 plus. prospects range from 25 to 100 percent of last year and indicate a generally moderate to good supply in many districts.

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Fancy Apples Wary of Size, Demand Desirable Stock

Chicago market notes a surplus of apples from Illinois and Michigan with many small and inferior lots. Fancy stock remains scarce and fetches high prices, while common goods move at $1 to $2 per bushel. Dealers expect better quality and fewer inferior arrivals ahead, favoring barrels and small packs.

Chicago Orion Ilinois Michigan

Butter Prices Rise in Los Angeles Market Brief

Los Angeles on Aug 1 reports a slight advance in butter prices due to supply shortages and slow feed crops. Market observers expect prices to strengthen as shortages persist, with current levels higher than the same period in 1910.

Los Angeles Wass

Market Notes on Potatoes Onions and Fruit Prices

The report notes potato prices unlikely to rise for long as local stock remains ample and northern arrivals are expected within days with little decline foreseen. Onion prices stay quiet with little change. peaches and apples show good demand and supply. Imperial Valley sweet potatoes and other fresh fruits are entering the market in good supply.

Imperial Valley

WEIGHTS AND MEASURE LAW TRENDS IN COLUMBUS

State authorities enforce the new weight and measure act causing trade disruption in Columbus. Several arrests await trial as the constitutionality is tested. Attorneys will pursue appeals to high courts if needed. Waiver notices and placards urge buyers and sellers to waive rights under the law.

Columbus

Lemons and Oranges Move Slow in Chicago Market

Receipts of Messina and California lemons were heavy yet moved slowly despite good quality. Market stayed easy with prices easing from earlier levels. California and imported stock sold in jobbing lots at 4 to 5.49 per box. Not many Valencias offered, demand restricted, oranges brought about 4 to 5 per box in jobbing lots.

Chicago Messina California Towa Buffalo St. Louis Ilinois Tennessee South

Market Steady as Jersey Potatoes Bring Quiet Demand

The potato market showed steady prices with moderate receipts and steady demand across markets. Virginia barrels sold around 2.40 to 2.60 per bushel while Jersey bulk trade hovered near 90 cents and Keow Valley stock around 60 to 70 cents, with lighter Jersey arrivals and heavier digging expected in New Jersey soon.

Jersey Virginia Minnesota Kew Valley

Melons Advance Rapidly In Chicago Market

A rapid-fire melon advance pushed Chicago prices from 200 240 to as high as 400 a car this week. Demand surged in hot weather with light receipts. Georgia and Alabama supplies nearly depleted, Oklahoma Missouri stock set to arrive later. Indiana Illinois due around the 10th.

Chicago Georgia Alabama Oklahoma Missouri Indiana Illinois

Peach Market Improves Amid Strong Demand in Chicago

Chicago and Arkansas stock draw buyers as demand improves for Elbertas and assorted peaches. Texas receipts light. Arkansas and Missouri supplies eyed. Prices rise with firm appetites, while common stock sells slowly. Auction sales show mixed gains across pears, grapes, peaches, and plums with notable figures for Elberta and Crawfords.

Apple crops and markets across states during harvest season

The page notes apple crops in western and central states with fancy varieties wasted, and market activity in Los Angeles and Chicago. It mentions Ohio weights and measures law, citrus in Chicago, potatoes in Chicano, melon price gains, a improving peach market, and produce trade in Kansas City and San Francisco. Frost injures Montana crops. Watsonville field car volume. reduced berry demand. Colorado and Illinois apple crops reported.

Los Angeles Ohio Chicago Kansas City San Francisco Watsonville Montana

Apples In Central States And Apple Storage Method

Reports from multiple states on apple crops and fruit markets. Discusses Mr Mincer's method to prevent scald in Black Twigs and other varieties, showing storage improvements and potential industry impact. Notes extensive storage tests, expert endorsements, and potential cost effects for growers and packers.

Vsteamburg Mincer York Ss Minver Amoucha Chicago Cenlors Council Bluffs, Jr York Eota

Market Notes on Berry Prices Across States in August

Chicago reports heavy receipts of blackberries from Indiana and Michigan with prices easing. Blueberries range 1 75 to 2 50, red raspberries weak except best stock, sour cherries irregular with fancy Montmorencys up to 2. Gooseberries firm on poor stock, some cases up to 2. Yucaipa plans a big October fair and expects more local fruit and new vegetables from expanding plantings.

Chicago Indiana Michigan

Apple crop outlook steady with Missouri lead in yields

The Mississippian and Missouri river basin plus lake regions show a fair to good apple crop this year though statewide gains vary. Missouri reports mixed prospects across counties with several counties predicting 30 to 100 car shipments, Kansas and Illinois show modest gains, Nebraska and Michigan list mixed crops, Iowa Arkansas yield prospects are uneven with pest issues noted and some counties expecting strong shipments.

Watsonville apple shipments capped at under 1,000 cars

In Watsonville California C H Baker of Loma Fruit Co says shipments will not exceed 1,000 cars versus 4,000 last year with 400 Newtowns 350 Bell flowers 140 Red Pearmains 60 white Pearmains and 50 mixed varieties. Growers plan direct sales to retailers in San Francisco amid hopes for high prices. July frost in Bozeman Montana injures peas winter wheat corn and garden crops with about 15,000 acres seeded in peas heavily damaged and variability by location.

Watsonville Cal C. H. Baker Loma Fruit Co San Francisco Bozeman Mont Gallatin Valley

California Dairy and Egg Prices and Stocks Report

San Francisco price notes August 1 shows butter firm at 28 to 28.5 cents for firsts after Thursday close with 445,300 pounds received in the past week and total storage of 1,524,912 pounds. Eggs California extras at 22.5 cents, firsts 26 cents, pullets 25 cents. receipts 240,750, total storage 79,043 pounds. Cheese California flats 16 cents, firsts 18 cents. state and regional quotes for California Y A 184 New York 20% Wisconsin 16 40 Oregon Triplets 16 cents Oregon Y A Use. receipts 282,000 pounds, total storage 42,237 pounds.

San Franccisco Vis California Calmruia Y. A New York Wisconsin Oregon Oregon Y. A

International Apple Shippers Meet in Cleveland Hotel Statler

The International Apple Shippers group holds its annual meeting in Cleveland at the Hotel Statler on August 6 and 7. Alan is expected to attend.

International Apple Shippers Alan Cleveland Hotel Statler

Chicago Vegetable Trade Report Highlights Week Market

Chicago vegetables trade shows fair demand amid heat with variable quality. Tomatoes and head lettuce weak or cheap, eastern hampers low at 1 fic, home grown stocks steady. Onions and green peas faced heavy supply, corn and wax beans mixed, peppers and eggplant selling slowly amid abundant stock.

Chicago St. Louis Baltimore Michigan Sie

Av Kansas City Egg and Butter Prices Report

In Kansas City on Aug 1 demand for eggs stayed firm with prices rising. Early week eggs fetched 18 cents then 19 cents, later settling near 17 to 18 cents. Butter upper grades remained steady, packing stock firmer around 2 cents, hatching stock firm, hens about 12 cents, broilers 16 to 17 cents, Plymouth Rocks at 18 cents, old fowl 9 cents.

Kansas City Stee Yee Lec Eigin Hells Brotlers Plymouth Rocks

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