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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1924
Page
2
In Grand Rapids Michigan on February 1 1984 the first time since November 23 1983 the jobbing price for choice hand picked white pea beans touched the $5 mark. Movement tied to weather and road conditions after a recent wind and snow storm. Receipts at country elevators declined and elevator stocks were light.
In Salt Lake City today, apple, potato, celery, lettuce and sweet potato markets show steady pricing. Utah and Washington apples range from 1.10 to 3.25 per box, Idaho and Utah potatoes at about 1.30 to 2 per bag, celery sold around 1.35 to 1.50 per dozen stalks, lettuce crates cost 3 to 3.25, and Louisiana Arkansas sweet potatoes around 3.50 to 3.75 per basket.
A Buckley Michigan carload of potatoes shipped from Buckley to Columbus Ohio ran into freight jams and snow, returned north to Edmore Michigan, then was refilled with Buckley potatoes. After 11 days on the road and severe winter weather, all but two sacks avoided frost damage.
Grand Rapids, Mich February 1 reports local dealers upset by a transient seller who moved fruit from a car at 75 cents a peck or 2.50 a bushel. They fear unfair competition and discuss asking city officials for stronger protection beyond the current license rules.
Grand Rapids Michigan February 1 government report on shipments as of January 15 suggests two thirds of the crop in late states has been shipped. The note disputes a circulating claim of unshipped potatoes, citing bearish misstatement and potential price effects. Saugatuck Mich February 1 fruit exchange elects officers with Thor Schreiber as president and H W McIntosh as vice president.
A Minnesota Dakota farmer from Grafton North Dakota offers to debate Sapiro marketing theories publicly or privately if transportation is provided. He argues the Pointe Growers Exchange would help only with low costs and requests unbiased discussion to decide its value versus other methods.
For rent a modern up to date fireproof cold storage warehouse on track. Size 150 by 35 feet with about 16000 cubic feet of space. Fully equipped with refrigeration machinery and electric elevator to basement. Large garage, concrete basement and floors. Central location in a top Illinois railroad center. Box 207 care of The Packer Chicago.
The article notes Charles M. Morgan a Montana teacher and Dakota Potato Growers Exchange campaign director belongs to a line of public speakers. It discusses a potential Dike debate and urges reading a Minnesota North Dakota contract before signing. It hints growers may seek experience despite opposition and a five year contract.
East Lansing Feb 1 a special meeting of the Michigan Potato Producers Association will be held February 5 to attempt reorganization amid long standing friction. Speakers include G W Branch R H Shoemaker W P Hartman J T Horner M J Wager H C Moore and Thomas Buell. The annual meeting is planned for about March 1 at Cadillac or Petoskey.
Grand Rapids on February 1 reports cold weather slowing hothouse leaf lettuce production while demand remains tepid, keeping stocks steady at 12 to 14 cents per pound. In contrast, lighter radish output has pushed prices up about 60 cents per dozen in a week, with buyers scarce at 90 cents to 1 dollar per dozen bunches.
Wilmer Seig of the California Fruit Distributor visited Minneapolis at the start of the week to meet with local trade representatives.
A first apud special train of 47 carloads of potatoes moved via the Great Northern Railway in Pipestone, starting from St. Cloud and destined for Kansas City, operating on passenger schedules. In Springfield Illinois Walter Gillarde and M J Stewart form the Gillarde Stewart Company at 405 North Fourth Street, a new wholesale produce firm.
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