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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
2
Chicago markets report dressed poultry in generally healthy condition with light receipts. Cold weather boosted demand and prices for most items, except ducks and geese, while live poultry showed gains by midweek. Shippers urged more incoming supply as activity remained strong toward week’s end.
The National Horticultural congress plans a December 14 to 19 show in Council Bluffs with state and territorial representation. Officials report $30,000 raised for buildings, an estimated 200,000 attendees, and railroads offering excursion rates. Exhibits from the northwest arrive as premium premiums and prizes are listed.
In New Orleans on December 4 the active movement of fresh vegetables from nearby truck farms continues at 5 to 6 carloads daily. Lettuce endive and other greens head the load, with strong demand in eastern and northern markets. Local firms such as Chris Reuter Simone & Serpas and Gardeners' Assn keep busy. lower coast produce expected later in the month as cooler weather aids the stock.
Chicago reports that the Western Classification committee will soon revise less than carload freight classifications to raise incomes and reduce damage claims. Proposals include moving hides and eggs to higher classifications unless shipped in crates or cases, increasing costs unless shippers upgrade packaging. Idaho potato shipments and celery farming near Minneapolis are also noted amid broader transport changes affecting many commodities.
A Los Angeles firm Bly-Gillmore Fruit Co issues a free booklet titled Citrus Facts. The booklet covers shipments by California, yearly crop estimates, monthly shipment patterns, decay causes, storage, marketing methods, fruit types to avoid, bargains, inspection, and more. The firm serves as the billing agent for orange and lemon associations in Highland, Rialto, Pomona, Riverside, Ontario, and nearby locations, with weekly price sheets also mailed free on request.
Holton Michigan growers report a market downturn with two day arrivals totaling around 4,000 bushels at 60 cents and few sales. OConnor Bros and Kennicott Larsen team with Loveland Hingan of Grand Rapids while nearby shippers eye westward buyers. Barnett Bros report 1300 straight cars of produce and near 1,000 cars locally, with potential yearly gross around 1 million dollars. Train Letterman Fora handle southern greens and Louisiana veggies, shifting focus to Florida lettuce peppers and green beans for growers and shippers.
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