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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
1
The Alvin area adopts a bold plan to plant 500 acres of oranges and figs, with D B Atchison J M Crain and local growers preparing nurseries and shipments. Dozens of acres of onions cabbages beets lettuce and pumpkins are listed, while Southern Fruit and Produce lines up early shipments and a growing orange nursery network across Alvin and nearby Victoria.
Victoria Texas residents outline plans to expand trucking and fruit growing led by C A Walton. irrigation advocate HH Green promotes irrigation over relying on rainfall. Keen plans include 25 acres Crystal Wax onions and 1 acre Irish potatoes, with future orange and satsuma plantings.
The Packer Man reports growing interest in truck farming along the lower Rio Grande. Brownsville Qimito Mission Run Santa Maria and others expand with thousands of acres under cultivation. Cabbage and onions lead, irrigation is via high line canals, water rates vary by crop and are set by the land-promoting companies.
Galveston reports early vegetable shipments from bay shore districts with boats delivering produce daily. Italians and Greeks navigate the bays to collect crops, with Davis noting cabbage shipments and Carlots Wilbe moving soon two months early. Hagemann Produce ships poultry to Key West Havana and Mexico as lettuce cauliflower beets and cabbage arrive from local and European sources. Trade is steady with holiday demand. sentiment remains positive for a post New Year uptick while distant districts supply the bulk to Galveston and nearby ports like Port Bolivar Hitchcock and the lower Rio Grande region.
In Clay Center Kansas a farmer who sold a large batch of rotten eggs to a local merchant was arrested for violating the state pure food law. The merchant alerted a health department inspector after discovering many rotten eggs in the purchased lot. Over the past month several Kansas merchants have been arrested for selling rotten eggs.
The Western Fruit Jobbers Association plans a January convention at the West hotel in Minneapolis. Banquet plans, committee work, and speeches by prominent officials are promised, with sessions on topics from Misrepresenting Quality to Uniform Packages and a host of regional attractions for attendees.
The region once dominated by cotton is diversifying after boll weevil damage. Farmers plant La Cane syrup, Irish potatoes, cabbage, and strawberries, with several carloads headed for shipment. Turkeys and poultry price trends rise, while market activity stabilizes after a slow period.
Boliver B. Bond, a Nashville produce dealer once missing after forging bills of lading for eggs, was arrested in Hamilton Ontario. Police say he carried about 36,180 in cash and a pistol, with extradition papers being prepared to return him to Nashville for trial. Bond’s scheme involved forged bills of lading and drafts to multiple eastern produce firms and the First National Bank, with losses potentially reaching up to 30,000 dollars.
Rains over ten days boost crop prospects in Corpus Christi Texas with cabbage onions and other truck expected to ship by February if freezes are avoided The city touted as a garden spot draws homeseekers with truck lands selling around 200 per acre The winter meeting of the Texas Nurserymen's Assn will be held in Brownsville January 14–15 with leaders named and events linked to the State Horticultural Society and State Nut Growers Assn and other Southwest groups including Old Mexico.
Hitchcock Tex Dec 24 three packers report truck moving with prospects for rapid increase. Growers rarely ship themselves, selling to packers like T J Kowen George Henckel Roberts Co and J J Howen Song with grower shipper ties. Oranges grown in yards. Hitchcock soil favorable. Alvin comparison.
Nashville detective seized Bond at Hamilton with eight thousand dollars in his vest. The Packer reported a large bundle of ten dollar bills in his possession when Crawford Lehman’s man of Philadelphia detained him as he attempted to depart. He had earlier gained seven to ten thousand from eastern merchants or forged bills of lading, with Bond owing New York traders about seven thousand. The case suggests creditors may recover their funds if more claimants appear.
Cincinnati vel 26 reports the poultry market opening firm with steady demand across all lines. Receipts of turkeys were light, lifting prices 2 cents from last week and staying high. Springers and old hens, ducks, and geese sold well as the market tightened. eggs remained firm with light fresh stock and a 3 cent weekly advance.
Cincinnati reports a busy holiday week in fruit trade with Florida oranges leading demand as California and Arizona stock dwindle. Prices ranged from 1.76 to 2.25 for oranges, tangerines 2.50 to 3.75 per strap, grapefruit 2.45 to 3 per crate, lemons 2.50 to 4 per box, and pineapples at 2 to 2.25 per box amid moderate receipts and steady to fair demand.
Kansas City December 26 One of the topics to be considered at the Western Fruit Robbers Association convention in Minneapolis January 6 to 8 is the movement for higher import duties on lemons. New York importers have asked to speak on the subject and will be given opportunity. The issue may gain prominence before final settlement and Minneapolis may become the key discussion site. Anyone wishing to speak will address President Gees.
The Peoria program outlines the January 13 to 16 league meeting agenda with calls to order at 10 am, officer reports, committee appointments, legislative and press updates, and discussions on advertising and cooperation. Included are speakers, memorials, and delegates from multiple cities.
Chicago traders and dealers expect an early southbound movement of berries and vegetables this season. shipments from Texas loom large as growers prepare for Chicago’s long-time role as a major market, with increased supplies anticipated and traveling salesmen already mapping routes.
Chicago dealers report a brisk Christmas rush in dressed turkeys with prices rising to 20c for good stock and above. Live stock followed suit with turkeys up and spring chickens lifting to 3c, while thin stock sold at discounts. Traders expect prices to fluctuate as supplies tighten and demand remains strong through the season.
Kansas City December 26 There was a brisk tone to the orange market this week with good movement kept up Local and country demand were brisk and the market steady All sizes of navels offered and the scarcity of large sizes eased Trade notes high quality generally and prices steady The lemons market showed slight improvement before a holiday with normal seasonal conditions and steady prices Connecticut growers and traders relations not specified
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