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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1923
Page
1
Maine potato growers face deep trouble as the Maine Potato Growers Exchange and partners struggle with shrinking payments, price cuts, and disputed contracts. Independent shippers report price drops and note growers racing to cover costs amid looming debt and looming notes from bank lenders.
Kansas City writer Kaysee vows no boastful plans for January entertainments in Atlanta. He defends modesty while railing at rivals, recalls past figures, and notes KC officials and organizers will back the visit. The letter hints at a social gala with Bell Shaazaar and Kaysee hosting guests, signaling KC pride and media mischief.
Chicago December meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation drew 317 delegates from 44 states with heated factional clashes between J. W. Coverdale supporters and the Sapiro group. Key speakers included H Wallace and Aaron Safire. Walter Percer resigned as marketing director amid party divides.
In Alamazoo Michigan a flourishing parcel post business grows around celery with local growers delivering thousands of nerve food packages weekly to the United States. The new marketing method yields satisfactory returns.
Leases on more than 60,000 acres of Imperial Valley land are being relinquished by Hindu and Japanese growers who plan immigration to Arizona and Texas due to the Supreme Court ruling upholding the California anti alien law.
Edward Cottingham and three children Elizabeth Ed red and seven mourn the loss of Adaline Ritter Cutting after a brief illness. Friends and neighbors in Cincinnati and nearby towns remember her for kindness and womanly qualities. Funeral services set for Monday afternoon at the residence.
J. L. Benton of Monticello serves as president of the exchange at a Wednesday meeting at Hotel Lanier. An executive committee includes J. R. Atwater Thomaston and J. H. Baird Fort Valley among others. A horticultural byproducts and transportation committees were named with leaders from Macon Mayfield and Americas. The organization plans twenty five branches as local associations form. Benton urged unity and outlined goals for the new exchange.
In Brawley California, 1923 reports note Jinks clung to old methods and resisted advertising, while Jack Rushmore opened a competing store with constant ads and flashy windows. Rushmore drew customers away, proving advertising impact. Imperial Valley faces a cold snap reducing local pea crops though lettuce shipments continue around 20 cars daily.
The Produce Packer is published alongside The Packer and focuses on market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and related goods. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
Northern and Central California endured very cold nights dropping to 19 and 20 degrees. Most navels had been shipped, Valencias and lemons damaged, while Southern California faced winds and light fruit loss. Total season shipments remain substantial with ongoing harvests and moderating weather expected.
Florida oranges continued arriving in heavy volume across Ohio Valley markets. Movement through river crossings to northern markets was lighter. carrot prices dipped slightly. Brights in small sizes sold $2.25 to $2.50, large sizes $2.50 to $2.75, a few higher. Goldens $2.40 to $2.90 range. Fifteen to twenty car lots, mostly low grade, sold at low ranges. Trade farther south faced bookers for holiday delivery, with protections if markets decline. Rejected cars diverted. California freeze had little effect. Florida grapefruit sold lower than prior week. Carrots desired at $2.50 to $3 for desirable sizes. goldens about 50 cents less per box.
New York December 14 The apple market was firmer for large fancy fruit though barrel stock remained tight. Fancy Baldwins sold up to 6 dollars. most barrels 24.50. Fancy Greenings up to 6.50. Brades poor to medium 2.50 to 6. McIntosh in strong demand with finest 7 to 9. Other varieties 2 to 4.59 per barrel. Western box apples slow with little price rise. Spitzenbergs 1.50 to 2.75, Winesaps 1.50 to 2.50, Rome Beauties 1.40 to 2, Delicious 1.65 to 5.05, McIntosh 1.50 to 2.75, Jonathans 1.4 to 2.
Briggs of the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association urges members across major cities to coordinate travel by Pullman cars from origins to Chicago for the January Shippers Convention, then onward to Kansas City for the Western Fruit Jobbers Association meeting. Reservations should be sent to J. W. Fox or the secretary.
New York on December 14 reported the final Almeria grape crop sale totaling 62 000 barrels sold across Monday to Thursday. Overall market prices were lower than the prior week with small daily fluctuations. Local traders and Philadelphia buyers largely purchased, and the cargo was noted as a very good lot mainly of choice and extra grades despite some faulty lots.
Mrs IyW Connoll alleges a supplier sold eggs to Lakewood Hotel and Lakewood Supply Company. She shipped eggs at 86 per dozen, waited weeks, tracer found, check for the crate returned unpaid due to no written signature. Bank records show funds unpaid and stamp reading Lakewood Supply Company.
California growers and shippers join F O B Auction Company forming a new network with Chicago and Los Angeles links. Directors from California and other states align with F C B Auction, expanding direct leased line sales to Fresno and Lodi. Growth aims to speed cash returns, widen offerings, and connect Western markets to Eastern buyers.
Market notes show Canadian rutabagas trading with steadiness in New York. Shippers quoted about 2 dollars per 140 pounds and 62 cents per Kushel delivered, with buyers paying promptly under prevailing conditions.
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