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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1937
Page
2
The Packer publishes letters and opinions on literéal fruit and produce topics. Correspondents are asked to keep letters brief and focused, and publication does not imply endorsement of the views.
W T Scoggin argues against a 10 cent loan on this year’s cotton, warning it would depress prices and worsen the U S share of world cotton. He cites past declines since 1871 and 1932, notes growing surpluses in government warehouses, and warns further acreage cuts would increase unemployment, foreclosures, and treasury strain while neglecting global policy input. He urges consulting world cotton experts and freeing farmers from short sighted policies.
Norfolk, Va August 16 1937. Henry Kirn Armistead suggests Florida hold bean shipments until after November 10 to avoid depressing prices for beans in Florida and Virginia. He argues mutual restraint could raise prices for all regions through coordinated timing. Also reports Romeo Michigan peach crop optimism with over 250000 bushels forecast for the festival period September 4 to 6.
W M O Keefe leaves for vacation in Michigan. J F Dezauche tours the Midwest in an automobile visiting the trade. Christ Hansen returns to Chicago. Martin Roth heads to Michigan to connect with celery markets. Onion shipments expected next week as second celery crop lags. W A Kopke resumes work after vacation. Co R Godding goes to Portland to visit his daughter. Sterling Huxtable joins M W Frissell as salesman. Nathan Feinn of Nogales visits the South Water Market. Sidney King of Wabash Railway visits Chicago. Louis Kernan of Grafton calls on South Water Market. James McCarrick travels Robstown to St Louis. W A Merkel leaves for an eastern trip. Appreciation notes reach The Packer office after hospital stay. George Navy injured in a Wisconsin car crash and will be homebound.
Chicago announces a September 1 change raising butter and potato calls to open at 9 25 a m from 9 20 a m to allow a ten minute leeway for the egg opening. Closing time remains unchanged.
In Chicago the local green market displayed steady, normal activity with ample arrivals to meet all needs. Beans, cabbage, lettuce, onions, celery and tomatoes showed firm or steady tones, with prices ranging across several regions, including California and Michigan produce.
Leonard Knoerzer longtime treasurer of Champion Corporation irrigation equipment died at his Hammond home following bronchial infection. Aged 69 he had suffered bronchitis for years and had been away from work. Survived by son Arthur daughter Cecilie and brother Otto. wife predeceased him. Funeral held Tuesday at St Joseph's Cemetery.
The Packer corrects last week's advertisement misprint for Chandler-Allen Company Chilenge Chilange long distance number. The correct Canal 0208 is now published and the paper apologizes for the error.
Michigan carrot shippers backed federal state inspection for potatoes loading 75 percent of 1937 tonnage under federal inspection. John H. McFarland said service will be self supporting once the state federal contract is signed. Plans include inspectors at key Michigan points and expansion to apples onions and eggs.
Meyer Schuman and Chicago business men seek to organize a new national bank in Albany Park with 200000 capital 40000 surplus and 20000 reserves approved by the controller of currency. George A. Prugh to head the bank with J A Schiller Farnsworth and Albert H Hollander among organizers. Albany Park has lacked banking facilities. Also Chicago note Independent Food Dealers Association schedules a special meeting August 22 at 2 p.m. in Hotel Sherman Crystal Room to elect officers and discuss industry issues.
Chicago dispatch reports Lerner Fruit and Produce Company plans a heavy role in the Milton Freewater Oregon Italian prune deal. Simon Siegel says crop is short but fruit quality and sizes are better, with No 1 fruit packed in new crown and bulge packs. The Chicago office handles all carlot sales, and Dave Prelusky and Robert Rudin supervise packing under Lerner brand.
Apple growers in northwestern Michigan completed their spray program for the second brood of codling moths. Favorable weather and good coverage lead growers to predict an unusually infestation-free crop this season.
Lanning Mich August 20 The New Deal at the Michigan State Fair under Frank N Isbey and Kirk F Mitchell costs Gov Frank Murphy money by opening the exposition with a no pass rule and reduced admission. The plan aims to run the fair like a business, with all patrons paying and a currency upgrade at gates.
Hamilton Michigan August 201. State game warden H Bartlett warned deer will grow more troublesome in the celery belt as the Rabbit River herd increases and migrates into fields. About a dozen deer damaged celery beds last spring, destroying seedling plants valued at about 300 dollars. Bartlett advised building high fences of tied dogs in fields to keep deer out.
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