Poultry and Hay Trade Report From Michigan Thumb Area
In Michigan’s Pere Marquette rail belt from Saginaw to Port Huron poultry shipments move in carloads. Chickens are plentiful with buyers paying 6 to 7 cents a pound live weight. turkeys scarce after Thanksgiving. eggs priced under 25 cents a dozen due to cold weather. Hay yields in the Michigan Thumb are heavy and of high quality with strong market movement. rail shipments expect only road conditions to limit progress.
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Mayfield
Mich
Pere Marquette Railroad
Saginaw
Port Huron
Burt
Michigan
Vassar
Marlette
Yale
Packer
Thumb
Michigan “Thumb
Potato Prices Rise as Demand Wavers in New York Trade
Prices for Maine spuds jumped while inquiries for state stock fell, driving a mixed market. Foreign imports arrive in sizable numbers as shippers hold out for higher bids, with Maine growers paid up to 2.45 per 165‑pound mess and domestic sales at 1.05 to 1.07 per bushel delivered.
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New York
Maine
New York State
Michigan
Food Authority
Small grapefruit sell well in steady market
In Chicago on December 39 citrus showed steady to firm demand due to holiday buying. Navels sold 2.75 to 3.10, Florida oranges 2 to 2.85, lemons 2.75 to 3, and grapefruit 4.25 to 4.75 with small sizes in demand yet a large oversupply of large fruit looming.
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Chicago
Florida
California
Chicago cabbage market outlook faces near term gains
Cabbage demand appears to improve as operators report possible market uptick in coming days. Early prices reached up to 22 a crate while some sold around 20. storages remain well supplied and rot issues in Wisconsin storage prompt expected shrinkage. Local dealers await eastern advances to spur movement from warehouses.
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New York
Wisconsin
Apples in Chicago Markets Slump on Poor Storage Stock
Apples in common storage declined this week due to fruit deterioration from bruising in transit and damp weather. High grade stock remained firm in cold storage with light receipts, selling from 2.50 to 3.50 dollars, while common stock sold 1.50 to 2.25. Pedlar buyers dominated as first class buyers refused purchases at any price.
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Chicago
Florida Citrus Freight Rates Injunction Sought
The Florida East Coast Railway filed a petition in commerce court to enjoin the Interstate Commerce Commission from lowering freight rates on Florida citrus and vegetables. The commission was order to show cause within three days why a temporary injunction should not be issued pending a final hearing. the filing argues reductions would cause a $130,000 annual revenue loss and cites wage and expenditure increases.
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Washington, D. C
Intermerce Commission
Florida Citrus
Commerce Court
Florida East Coast Railway
Commission
Florida Bean Market Slumps in New York Trade
Florida produce prices fell sharply in New York as heavy rains reduced quality. Beans dropped from 6 to 6.50 per basket to 1.50 to 3. lettuce receipts were heavy while quality was poor. Eggplants 2.50 to 3, tomatoes 3 to 3.50, cucumbers 3 to 3.60, peppers 2 to 4, peas 1 to 4 in poor condition.
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New York
Florida
Ozark Fruit Growers meet in Monett with officer elections
The Ozark Fruit Growers Association holds its annual meeting in Monett Missouri on January 2 and 3. January 2 will cover executive business and officer elections for P A Rodgers G W Logan and J H Johnson. January 3 will be an open discussion meeting with two strawberry committee seats up for election. All fruit growers and the trade are invited.
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Monett
Ozark Fruit Growers
Assen
Ltd
P. A. Rodgers
G. W. Logan
J. H. Johnson
First Florida strawberries arrive as demand stays strong
The first Florida strawberries reached Chicago market with four freezers after Christmas. They sold at 75 cents to $1.25 per quart initially but eased this week. California fruit remained in supply at about 50 cents per pint. Holiday demand supported prices, and larger Florida receipts are expected.
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Chicago
Western fruits storage experiment records for government use
A report discusses storage methods for western fruits including grapes and their moisture content, noting the impracticality of keeping eastern grapes in cold storage for long periods. It mentions a complete information line kept and shared with Washington authorities for a forthcoming bulletin.
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Chica
Aix
Dendorf
Middendorf
Washinton
Notice on missing Packer subscription funds
Patrons on Long Island are alerted that Hannibal Rewin a Riverhead subscription agent is reported to have collected money for The Packer but not turned it in Evidence has come to us of Corwin’s failure to remit collected funds to the publication
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Packer
Long Island
Hannibal
Riverhead
Corwin
Egg Market in Kansas City Declines Cent During Week
Fresh eggs remained ample with subdued demand though prices fell a cent on extras and firsts. The week saw shifts from 29c extras and 27c firsts on Monday to 29c and 27c later, with current receipts around 7.75 to 8.10 per case and multiple April and May lots noted amid liberal offerings. A cold wave outlook sparked slight price upticks toward Friday.
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Kansas City
Aansas City
Chicago
Poultry Market and Apple Shipping News
Kansas City reports a steady live poultry demand with little supply and mostly stable prices, while Peters Bros in Chicago promote brisk apple sales urging quick shipments to avoid price drops. Ursa Ill notes 54 car shipments of apples, a season high for the station.
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Ursa
Til
Big Onion Purchase by Plowaty & Sons
M Plowaty & Sons of Chicago bought fifteen cars of Colorado onions in one lump from a shipper who brought them in last week. The deal, among the largest in the city, attracted several bidders but Plowaty & Sons secured the block. They expect a handsome profit after sorting, with stock described as very fine.
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Plowaty
Chicago
M. Plowaty & Sons
Colorado
Plewaty & Sons
Pionaty & Sons
Beans Bring Higher Volume From Marlette Michigan Crops
Stems at Marlette Michigan report beans coming in more freely after rainy weather delayed handling. Buyers pay on a $2 basis for white pea beans, with most in 6 to 10 bushel jickers. Large acreage remains in fields with potential losses. bean shippers are listed in The Packer Bulletin December 27.
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Marlette
Mich
Jickers
Packer
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