Elgin Butter Sale Results Amid Race Week Schedule
Elgin butter board posted nine lots totaling 635 tubs on the call at last Saturday’s meeting. Two lots of 130 tubs sold at 24 4c, three lots drawn at 4c, and three lots of 390 tubs asking 25c were not sold. An offer of 24140 for 300 tubs failed to complete. Next meeting moved to Monday August 23 due to local auto races. Visit by R R Ragan of American Dairy in Indianapolis noted, with local business chatter on conditions. Piowaty & Sons’ William Piowaty expected back early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elgin Butter Board
R. R. Ragan
American Dairy Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
William Piowaty
Vegetables At Chicago Market Steady Yet Sparse Supplies
Chicago August report shows light receipts of homegrown stock with good quality but scarce supply. Cabbage 35 to 40 cents per crate. cauliflower scarce about $1.50 per box. cucumbers $0.60 to $0.70 per dozen. eggplant $1 per dozen. okra $2.00 per basket. celery 30 to 60 cents per flat or crate. lettuce scarce with New York state crates $0.75 to $1.25. Lima beans $3.50 to $4 per case. mushrooms weak demand. peppers and corn mixed. tomatoes irregular with Illinois flat cases $0.50 to $0.60. Large arrivals expected next week but prices unlikely to fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Buffalo
New Orleans
New York State
Illinois
Okva
Cincinnati
St. Louis
South
Arizona
Michigan
Hothouse
Poultry Men From West to Attend New York Convention
Chicago hosts a meeting of the Chicago Butter and Egg Board to prepare western delegates for the National Poultry Butter and Egg Association gathering at McAlpine Hotel October 4 and 5. Committees will arrange transportation reception and entertainment and discuss uniform grading of butter eggs and dressed poultry to aid trade with Chicago dealers and organizations invited to participate in the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
National
Poultry, Butter and Ege ‘Association
McAlpine Hotel
Chicago Butter and Egg Board
Gotham
National Association
Chicago Board
Chicago Executive Committee
Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Meet Highlights Frost Effects
The twenty eighth annual summer meeting of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association near Cranmoor noted a frost impact delaying expected yields. Speakers included Andrew Searls George W Paulus and A A Chaney discussed a 225000 barrel shortfall from last year and prospects for a better crop though not as large as hoped. Plenary offices in San Antonio Chicago reported Texas branches of Piowaty & Sons opened in San Antonio with W B Thompson in charge and big deals for spinach lettuce onions cabbage potatoes and other vegetables expected. Fred Hallock sales manager of Albert Miller & Co spent vacation at the San Francisco exposition ahead of the northern potato season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranmoor
Wis
Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers’ Association
Andrew Searls
Mr. Searls
George W. Paulus
Grand Rapids
A. A. Chaney
National Fruit Exchange
Wisconsin
San Antonio
Chicago
Packer
M. Piowaty & Sons
Texas
Dallas
Piowaty Organization
San’ Antonio
W. 3 B. Thompson
Mr. Hallock
Fred Hallock
Albert Miller & Co
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Hallock
Milwaukee Fruit Market Shows Mixed Demand and Sluggish Trade
Michigan plums lead the week as Abundance and Burbank varieties sell slowly from 10 to 15 cents per basket, while Indiana Wild Goose fetches 40 cents for 16 quarts. peaches remain scarce with prices rebounding, Michigan pears steady near $1 to $1.25 per bushel, apples from surrounding states abundant, berries like Lawtons and Early Harvest in demand, red raspberries soft but some good quality stock, cantaloupes improving, and eggs butter cheese and poultry trading firm with clear movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Michigan
Indiana
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Illinois
Southwest
Chicago
California
Dried fruit and egg market notes from Chicago
The article surveys dairy and meat markets with prices for creameries poultry and fancy limburgers, noting steady to firm markets and premium on heavy three pound grades. It then details dried fruit activity in Chicago with apricots Prunes and peaches, plus a new rule for future egg deliveries to prevent pre arrival before sale.
Berry Season Nears End in Chicago Market
Berry season largely ended with Michigan berries dominating the market. Blueberries from Michigan sold well with prices from 1.25 to 3 per 16 quart, while blackberries and raspberries were generally poor due to weather. Blueberries may last three more weeks with Indiana and Michigan stock expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michigan
Indiana
Wisconsin cheese market shows declines as sales vary
Wisconsin cheese market in Sheboygan and Plymouth shows weakness from last week with prices holding mostly steady or dipping. Longhorns price drop to 13 and 12.5 cents while Young Americas and Squares sell between 12 and 14 cents in numerous lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Sheboygan
Wis
Plymouth
Chicago Butter and Egg Board Hosts First Outing
The Chicago Butter and Egg Board holds its first annual outing at Idlewild Country Club on August 20. The program features sports, dancing and cabaret, ending with a banquet at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Butter and Egg Men
Chicago
Chicago Butter and Egg Board
Idlewild Country Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Earl Bros
G. M. H. Wagner & Sons
W. South Water St
MAX Master Co
Randolph ST
W. S. Water St
Gallagher Bros
Chi Iengo
APPLE
Quincy, Ill
J. M. Wings & CO
Indianapolis, Ind
Wao
Shipper
Carlots
Shippers and Association
W.A. Murphy Strau
Chicago Street Notes
Poultry Sen
Cranberry Growers
The
House of Service
Coyne Brothers
Blue Ribbon Commission House of Chicago
Milwaukee Fruit Sales
F. E. Ball
Ogden Bldg
Dwin & Go
Leonard Adam
W. So
Water St
the Packer, Ft.Dearborn
Wayne & Low, Inc. Fruit and Produce Cor
Com
Nat
Nat Produce Bank
James Flood
W. Randolph St
eAann
First Nat. Bank, Chiefsommiselor
Omenso's
Ashland & Western
Produce Terminal Corp
Cutler & Downing CO
Benton Harbor, Mich
C. H. Weaver & CO
South Water Street
J. Ellis Slater
Hicago
Jos
the Packer
Dun’s
Bradstreet
Schmidt - Gaertner - Vallee CO
Apple Shine
Avan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!