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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
2
In Houston on December 21 poultry coops crowded Produce Row with turkeys and birds of various sizes. Dealers rushed stock at 23.25 cents per pound as Christmas demand rises, while hens bring 22 to 23 cents and fryers 20 cents. The week saw more chicken demand due to Meatless Day.
Austin spinach growers report that about 60 percent of the crop in Travis and nearby counties was killed by recent freezing weather. Young spinach planted after rain two weeks ago largely perished, with some protection from wind breaks and irrigation saving portions. Seed scarcity and dry conditions threaten replanting plans despite time remaining.
Cincinnati December 21 The holdings of potatoes by growers in Southern Ohio and producing sections in the middle Ohio Valley are larger than last year. Over 60 percent of the crop remains at farmers storages, with heavy planting of Irish Cobblers and other white varieties in Louisville. Growers are complying with the United States Food Administration order to sell potatoes on the cwt basis rather than bushel or barrel, affecting wholesalers and retailers who resist the change.
A S White of Arma Cost Riley & Co has enlisted and been placed in the Army Transport Service Quartermaster Corps. He serves in the Traffic Department with offices at 104 Broad Street New York City, managing transportation of army supplies to France, following his enlistment last week.
Milwaukee December 21 Market report shows firm apple prices with Jonathan and Spies varieties high. Western bananas and Delicious range 3 to 3.25 per box. grapefruit and lemons easy. California Valencias and Navels around 4 to 5 per box. pears near end of season. pineapples 4.5 to 5 per crate. Cranberries in strong demand with Cape Cod and Michigan prices 13.5 to 14.5 per barrel, cabbage and celery soft, onions quiet, potatoes steady at 1.50 to 1.60 per cwt.
In Detroit the past week showed satisfactory trade in volume though below recent years. Purchases shifted to staple and holiday items with novelty fruit prices rising. Apples and oranges sold well while grapes and fancy groceries lagged. potato futures unsure due to frost and trembling demand. Butter and eggs remained strong amid weather and rising creameries competition from condensers. Turkeys arrive late with light demand and uncertain prices as a Texas Southwest car nears market.
In Cincinnati on December 21 farmers and local shippers faced big delays sending poultry to Pennsylvania and Eastern markets. Express firms refused shipments or imposed delays citing car shortages amid freight congestion. Principal firms involved were Peters & Co, Armacost, Riley & Co, B. B. Wright & Son, and David Rifdsberg & Son.
William Guen i Transfer and Storage Co shipped cabbages to Appletton and was in town Monday and Tuesday. P H McAndrews onion shipper from Nappanee Ind visited the market this week with friends. George Moulton of William J Moulton & Co Minneapolis passed through Chicago en route to Jacksonville Fla to join the Quartermasters corps. G C Ryan of D H E Ryan Company Polis passed through Chicago on return from the East. E E Gets sales manager Owosso Manufacturing Company stopped in Chicago en route home from St Louis.
E R McCory of Merchants Fruit Company Spokane Washington and Mr Holdridge of Pacific Brokerage Company were in Minneapolis for several days this week visiting the Twin City trade network and meeting local merchants.
In Houston on December 21 prices show little change. Fresh eggs remain scarce with dealers asking 50 cents per dozen wholesale. Northern cold storage eggs go for 40 to 41 cents, Texas creamery butter quoted at 48 to 49 cents per pound wholesale. Packing stock butter at 30 cents per pound.
The Detroit Armory poultry show closed with record attendance and unusually strong exhibits. Judges praised fierce competition, especially in barred Plymouth Rock with over 400 birds, and the state’s best pigeon display alongside 300 canaries. A notable exhibit described as a feathered freak puzzled experts, claimed to be hatched from a pillow feather and never fully living, pulsing yet shedding plumage annually.
Cincinnati dispatch reports G M Weil head of Well Brockman Co urging adoption of a 100 pound even weight bag for packing and shipping potatoes. He cites ease of handling for Southern stock and trade support, noting Southern sacks often range 70 to 125 pounds and a 150 pound bag needs two handlers.
The Cincinnati branch distributes a 4 folder to Ohio Valley trade urging all large and small perishables dealers to aid government food conservation. It highlights stamping license numbers on orders contracts invoices and price lists and includes excerpts from the President's proclamation.
Houston December market reports record Christmas trade as buyers flood the produce district. West and Rio Grande Valley fruits and vegetables move rapidly with strong demand. Prices include peppers 2.50 to 3 per bushel, tomatoes 1 per crate, beans 2.50 to 3, potatoes 3.50 to 4 per bushel, sweet potatoes 2 per bushel, oranges varying by type, bananas scarce, nuts rising.
The Illinois Central celebrates one year of service for the Panama Limited from Chicago to New Orleans with a record of only four latenesses in 365 trips. The carrier expects heavy winter travel to Texas and California, promoting the train’s comfort and the South Florida warmth as passengers plan winter getaways.
Three houses suffered fire damage this week on Cincinnati Street. J Benham and Son lost over 2000 dollars. J C Mulvihill Co and Sir Juoke and Norris incurred smaller losses. Z H J Price of J N Price and Co was out of town on business. Walter Snyder of Kenton and his son William visited, en route to an aerial signal station. The 3 5 Dewson Co, a newly formed firm, received a state charter with authorized capital of 5000 dollars, incorporators including Louis Brueggemann, S H Dewson, and J Cotton.
Columbus Ohio December 21 trade circles discuss halting solicitors and deliveries. It is generally agreed most commerce will buy on track or on the street as principal houses weigh the measure seriously.
A de ergasé in demand due to stopping heavy shipments to Alaska has caused a sharp drop in egg offerings in Northwestern Washington. Prevent of ferings are 8 to 10 cents lower than prices from a few weeks ago. At this price the market is weak.
The local trade endures a worse week of snow and cold but shipments are moving at fair speed as weather eases. Prices drift on staples with fruits and vegetables arriving late last week and only partially damaged stock likely to recover. Holiday orders remain steady though several firms delayed shipments until normal conditions return, risking buyer risk.
Gregory Queiroli Co a Texas Ghichi and vegetable shipping firm announced a trade name change to Quéiroli Distributing Company. The main office will remain in Gregory Queiroli until March when leadership changes are planned.
Louisville, Dec 21. Jury failed to reach a verdict on L C Sherrick charged with obtaining another's signature to enable fraud. Case reassigned for February 5. Sherrick acquitted on a related charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. Indictments stem from failings of the Cooperative Produce Company. stock sold to workers at L N shop misrepresented bonds. Main witness Charles McHue testified buying a $10 share. $5,000 stock sales alleged as membership fees to obtain wholesale groceries. Sherrick claimed good faith and that secretary treasurer would be bonded.
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