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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1923
Page
2
At the Williamson Growers Co operative Association annual meeting held at Grange Hall on December 21 officers for the coming year were chosen. Clyde F. Mason was elected president Wellington B Freer as vice president J D Ameele secretary treasurer W G Pallister manager and directors include James Leenhouts E B Eddy C B White Charles J Mason H M Adams and Peter Holl Jr
A reader notes that the best news often hides within advertisements and classifieds, suggesting hidden stories and items of interest amid the ad pages. The remark highlights curiosity about overlooked local material and archival value in periodicals.
Chicago's C A Kerr, president of the Produce Club, says members traveling January 5 to 8 for the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association convention will also attend the Western Fruit Jobbers gathering in Kansas City. A luxe Chicago to Kansas City special train departs January 8 from La Salle Street, with reservations urged via Kerr at 79 W South Water Street.
In Chicago on December 21 M Lapidus & Son won against Western Warehousing Company over nine cars of Idaho potatoes stored in common storage. Severe freezing damaged about 71 000 pounds. market value and labor costs awarded total 4 126 87. Court ruled the warehouse contract violated state 30 day claim law. Attorney Albert Hassel represented Lapidus.
Chicago December 21 mild weather hindering cabbage shipments from Wisconsin. Operators keep warehouse stocks unsold at high prices with some shippers ordering no loads. Holiday demand wanes while prices range from eighteen to twenty two dollars per ton at shipping points.
Detroit dispatch reports a bustling pre Christmas trade with ample supplies and steady demand across fruits and vegetables. Prices varied by item, with Michigan and New York apples and cranberries showing stable movement, oranges and lemons moving moderately, and greens and tomatoes in solid demand despite ample receipts.
Detroit market sees modest gains as arrivals remain Michigan stock only and lighter. Michigan round white in 150 pound sacks fetches 1.75 to 1.80 dollars, with some sales to 1.85. Sweet potatoes steady with Tennessee Nancy Halls and Delaware jars ranging 2.40 to 2.65.
In Red Bluff California on December 21 Shasta and Tehama county prune growers held a joint banquet. A large delegation from Shasta was on hand and was matched by a likewise large turnout from Tehama.
Rochester reports steadier potato market with some sales up to 60 cents per bushel at grower level. Dealers offer U S Grade No 1 in 100 pound sacks at 1.80 to 1.90 dollars at shipping points, but many growers refuse to sell at weak prices. Market movement slows as winter hauling tightens and East rebound follows West dumping.
The W A White Brokerage Company succeeds the T K Boyer Company as agents for the Stewart Fruit Company of Los Angeles in Minneapolis and surrounding territory. Mr Boyer will leave shortly to join Stewart Fruit in Los Angeles.
Rochester December 21 The carrot market is not active. Holdings in storage are larger than anticipated and may curb price gains through the season. Limited sack movement at 28.30 dollars per ton, with some sales below that range. No movement in barrels likely for some time.
Los Angeles December 21 The National F O B Auction Company, operating from December 12 to 19, sold 103 carloads of fruits and vegetables. Seventeen cars of Emperor grapes brought 25 to 40 dollars per crate and 19 to 20 dollars per ton. Ten cars of Malagas and Emperors were auctioned in the period.
A dealer lists varied crate prices for produce including cornichons at 14.9, lettuce from 1 to 1.45, apples averaging 1.77, grapefruit 1.15 to 1.25, oranges 1.26 to 1.75, with discounts on 250s and smaller. One car of cauliflower sold at 0.60. Total balance composed of mixed grapes.
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