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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1915
Page
2
Chicago reports little change in the cabbage market with prices at 450 5 per ton from Wisconsin loading points. Week saw limited sales as holiday season kept actors off the market, with most cabbage moved from storage. Farmers and operators say storage houses are well filled and expect demand to pick up soon.
Franklin Newhall aged 92 known as the Apple King dies at his home in Glencoe a Chicago suburb He owned extensive apple orchards near his home and 6000 acres of cherry and apple orchards on Manitou Island Michigan The market sees cabbage price rises as Christmas demand fades and trade normalizes.
Chicago dealers report a larger Christmas trade and steadier prices amid improving stock quality. News notes strong demand for artichokes and celery with California supplies leading, while zucchini and cucumbers show firm prices and tomatoes remain in good demand with moderate supply.
In Chicago the canned goods market largely stalls with tomatoes and corn showing no major price moves. Dealers limit purchases for inventory, expecting slow trade until after the new year. Tomato prices vary by origin with Indiana at $1 per dozen fob, Virginia at 60c, and Maryland at 95c fob factories.
There was firmer sentiment in the Chicago onion market this week but buyers showed little interest due to holidays. Prices stood at 1.85 per 100 pounds f o b central states points, with dealers predicting a rise to about $2 by early next year and further increases thereafter.
Dealers reported variable demand for Texas Virginia peanuts and fancy stock while oil mills and mills eyed a seasonable rush. Prices for No 1 Virginia and No 2 Spanish Virginia shelled varied. demand for walnuts pecans and butternuts remained modest with some stock sold. Dried fruit trades were slow with exports quiet though expectations pointed to a revival after New Year. Casaba melons rose as supply tightened and demand increased with Pineapple cases selling at firm prices.
Detroit market notes a brisk week as early live poultry shipments allowed dressers to meet demand. Turkeys are plentiful from Texas Canada and other states with higher prices than prior years. Eggs are light quality and storage stocks large. Butter firm with June extras pushed out. In Chicago dry beans show dull tone but rising arrivals. pinto beans high and Michigan white beans steady. Government restrictions hinder undergrade stock, yet post New Year demand expected.
Chicago December 24 firm tone in cranberry market as dealers moved large quantities of fine stock. Receipts lighter than prior two weeks and Cape Cod Wisconsin berries in strong demand with prices from nine to eleven dollars per barrel. Jersey Late Howes and Bugles sold well with high quality Wisconsin fruit leading demand.
R J Coyne of Coyne Brothers distributed Dunlap hats to every employee as a holiday custom. J H White and Co poultry dealers report a record Christmas season with unusually strong business this year.
Chicago reports a quieter citrus market with moderate receipts and selective demand. Lemons and navels moved slowly, with prices for fancy Californias and Florida stock varying by size and quality, while grapefruit sales remained slow. Elgin butter trading saw no sales amid scarce fresh creamery butter.
Fairly light receipts and strong holiday demand lift trade across Ohio Valley markets. Carload and express movements from southern regions to Ohio River gateways remain heavy as Louisiana and Gulf coast produce flows increase. Florida lettuce and peppers arrive in better quantities with mixed quality. California and Florida tomatoes and related produce show firm pricing amid steady demand.
Offerings of cabbage were light this week and the market ruled firm. Demand was quiet but sufficient to create a strong feeling. Holland seed cabbage ships at 7.75 dollars per ton. red cabbage at 15 dollars per ton.
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