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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1923
Page
2
Prize winners named at the 7th annual Minnesota State Horticultural Society meeting in Minneapolis. Burbank Russet class led by John W. Ward and Nora Moss. King-Edith Las. Early Ohio. Irish Cobbler. Green Mountain. Rural New Yorker categories crown top growers from towns across the state.
Payette Idaho December 14 A recently enacted Idaho law requires carriers that inspect fruit grain livestock or other farm products originating in Idaho to provide true copies of condition reports to the consignor on demand. Inspectors must deliver signed copies of any reports or certificates made or rendered about the contents of the car or consignment.
Kelowna British Columbia December 14.4 A Barrat who has served as managing director of the Kelowna Growers Exchange since last spring resigned at a directors meeting held recently Differences of opinion on policy were given as the reason Colonel Moodie another director also submitted his resignation with Mr Barrat leaving the board two resignations noted in the same period
The Milwaukee fruit and vegetable market shows ample apple stock with low prices and weak demand for grapefruit and lemons. California Navels 5 to 5.50 a box, Floridas 2.75 to 4.50, cranberries firm at 10.50 to 11. Supplies for beets, cabbage, carrots and onions are steady to slow, with cucumbers firm at 3.75 to 5.50 per two dozen boxes, lettuce weak, potatoes 1.10 to 1.20 per cwt, and tomatoes steady at 6 to 7 for six basket crates.
Vernon British Columbia December 14 four executive officers of the Associated Growers have resigned in recent weeks W J McDowall traffic and credit manager quit December 1 to enter the coal wood hay and grain business Roy Staples Creston manager also resigns and J M Jennens assistant sales manager quit December 1 B McDonald former general manager of British Columbia Growers Limited will sever ties December 31 upon the Association
Port Huron Michigan December 14 The Michelex Elevator & Warehouse Co organized by the Michigan Elevator Exchange will serve the bean trade statewide. It leased a St Clair river elevator with dockage and plans to store and ship beans from Saginaw Valley and Thumb districts to about 150 cooperative elevators. H D Horton president C S Benton vice president and GM Neil Bass and Milton Burkholder named as associates.
In Minneapolis Minnesota December 14 potato trade shows weather easing but activity remains limited. Prices hold near 60 to 70 cents per cwt with branded sacks at 65 to 67 cents. Twin City buyers expect a seed season price rise as stock shifts to seed use while most sellers stay cautious.
D. J. Stephens, longtime industry figure linked with Earl Brothers and C. A. Watson in Chicago, died December 7 after brief illness. Born June 18, 1873 in St. Joseph, Missouri, he recently moved to Milwaukee to make his home. Funeral services were held, and his ashes rest at Forest Home Cemetery. Survived by his wife Jessie R. Stephens. trade colleagues extend condolences.
SacramentoCalifornia Dec 14 The Department of Agriculture reports celery quality is excellent with early shipments under shipping point inspection Most celery is packed from districts along the Sacramento River It is believed the entire crop will pass at Grade 0.1 under 0.8 standards
Dixon Calif December 14. J E Bergtholdt urged using lands around Dixon for apricots prunes peaches pears and figs saying the area rivals Santa Clara Valley for such crops Bergtholdt an authority on horticulture spoke to local farmers T K Boyer Company Discontinued Minneapolis December 14. T K Boyer will leave about December 20 for Los Angeles to join Stewart Fruit Company.
The American Railway Development Association held its fifteenth semi annual meeting at the Sherman Hotel December 6 and 7. Speakers discussed agricultural development and farm product marketing with figures on farmer income, purchasing power, and business cycles, plus talks on terminal markets and cooperative marketing’s impact on railroads.
In Minneapolis on December 14 the Market State Bank and the State Deposit Bank were closed by the state superintendent of banks. The Market State Bank, established in 1910 with $25,000 capital and about $400,000 in deposits, served small traders and truck gardeners. Authorities expect a possible reopening but released no full details.
Detroit National League of Commission Merchants members plan a January special car trip to Cincinnati Chattanooga Atlanta and Jacksonville. The itinerary includes a Cincinnati luncheon, overnight in Chattanooga, Atlanta banquet, and arrival in Jacksonville on January 16. The Detroit group departs January 12 and returns via multiple legs ending in Jacksonville.
A. M. Smith, prominent local dairyman and former Michigan Potato Producers' Association president, has handed over management of his Lake City farms to his son and will spend winter in Florida. Once poor in health and resources, he built a renowned Guernsey cattle operation, breeding purebreds and producing a world's champion cow. Smith, a retired Presbyterian minister, attests self made success without government aid.
H A Wagner suffering a stroke two weeks earlier died Monday at City Hospital Minneapolis at about 60 years old. He was once active in the local trade and retired ten years ago leaving a record of honesty. Funeral held in his New York home. G C Ryan of D E Ryan Co., potato shippers, was in Chicago and returned to Minneapolis Tuesday.
Heavy supplies eased Christmas tree prices in Chicago with arrivals up this week. Eastern balsam, spruce, and cedar sold in various bundles and sizes from $1.35 to $7.50, while wreaths and greenery sold briskly for holiday use. Low citrus prices noted in Bellingham and Minneapolis traffic also cited.
Detroit December 14 The Detroit potato market opened with stronger sentiment and expectations of gradual price gains this week. Michigan round whites 150 pound sacks quoted at 1.70, up 80 cents from late last week, with sweet potatoes firm and in good demand. Tennessee Nancy Halls hampers kiln dried quoted at 2.66 to 2.75, some inferior stock selling at 2.25.
Detroit Street notes list Henry of Bloom Company in Chicago for business, J W Walsh of Lane Co preparing to spend winter in Sanford Florida, and Geo L Collins considering an automobile trip to Florida to attend the National League convention in Jacksonville. A L Carpenter of Earl Fruit Company Yakima WA visited the St Paul market early in the week.
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