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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1909
Page
1
Chicago February reports show egg prices fluctuating with weather disruptions. Traders note a temporary price rise tied to cold waves and delayed shipments, while many expect a downturn as storage and supply adjust.
Report on Grand Traverse potatoes shows most of the 1908 crop remains in storage. Growers say they have until June to dispose of them and about 984 loads have been weighed since digging began. Prices hovered around 65 cents a bushel with 40c minimum and 1t as seed stock, totaling roughly $24,195 in receipts.
Forest Lake Minnesota reports potato movement with 38 cars shipped this season and 7 cars stored at J R Beggs & Co house mainly Early Ohios. Equity Society reopened operations with White as president and J Anderson in charge. About 35 cars remain with growers, including Early Ohios Rose Burbanks Rural Peerless and Triumph varieties.
Wyoming Minnesota February 11 Correspondence says this year will ship no more than 100 cars with 40 already sent 1150 cars last year and one third seed stock. Most cars are Triumphs and Early Ohios. Local firms J R Beggs Co and Smith Produce Co run houses with R H McGee managing seed growing and crops for shipment. The region moves toward dairying and a resort industry.
A Chicago movement forms the Potato Jobbers Receivers Association to regulate practices among receivers and jobbers. The plan includes standard car pricing, ban on small-stock allowances, and credit support against unreliable retailers. The group aims to define wholesaler and retailer roles and set fees for car or boat shipments with another meeting next week.
Austin growers report several cars of cabbage shipped before the freeze fared well at home but sales in northern points were disappointing. Quebedaux & Co. engineered the shipments and assert quality was fair and fruit closely inspected. Other local produce also perished, with no expected rise in trucking and continued local marketing the plan. The ongoing legislative session is strengthening local demand.
A Chicago man advocates an endless chain postcard campaign to urge Congress to remove the 12 cent a dozen import duty on Canadian eggs. He argues a price drop would ease the high egg costs and potentially force lower beef prices, citing a petition to Rep Serena Payne. The report also notes a USDA bulletin on misbranding canned apples and blackberries.
A Texas bill by D M Reedy proposes railroads provide express facilities on their lines and remove separate express companies. The measure tasks the railroad commission with rate setting and enforcement, including penalties for noncompliance and power to inspect railroad books. The act covers access, supervision, penalties, and prosecutions through the railroad commission of Texas.
Elgin Texas on February 11 reports a shift away from small truck crops. Local growers plan a sizable watermelon acreage though current figures are unavailable. Longtime truckers lost interest. some farmers switched to other crops. Poultry butter and eggs shipments declined after the holidays. Fruit farming exists with commercial orchards but no rising acreage yet.
The Missouri Wholesale Dealers group meets in St Louis on February 24 and 25 to plan a two day program at the Plant, with executive and arrangements committees reporting. Speakers will cover topics vital to the trade for shippers and visitors, signaling high expectations for a well attended event.
Cabbage market notes discuss expected supply from Wisconsin and New York, with 500 to 1,000 cars anticipated and prices from 26 to 30 dollars per ton for old stock. Texas, Florida, Alabama and California shipments arrive as buyers eye quality from Imperial Valley.
Stacy Minn February 11 This shipping station one of the oldest in the region reports last year 296 cars shipped and this year over 100 so far. About 125 cars believed in growers hands with Triumphs Early Ohios Burbanks Rose and Found White stock. Independent buyers include J M Tucker Donnelly and Lia and H A Shorrock for Minneapolis firm prices range 97c to $1 for Triumphs 78 to 80c Early Ohios 72 to 74c Rose and 68 to 70c for long and round white stock in good size and appearance.
A Beaumont Texas note dated February 1909 reports severe freeze damage to the local cabbage crop and southeast Texas truck farms. Over 60 percent of early cabbage is ruined with heavy losses possible to young plants while lettuce and black lands suffer. 6000 celery plants hold up, cold resistant, dry weather persists and rain could revive frozen cabbage saving money.
The Packer Bulletin reports fluctuating laying hen numbers across towns in Missouri and Kansas. Shipments for March and April range from 1 to 20 cars weekly with storage packing common. Several counties note declines of 10 to 33 percent, while others report similar or slightly higher hen counts and steady shipments.
San Antonio reports show the recent freeze cut supplies and dampened trade, with local stock movement down except for hardy goods and perishables. Brokers note improved California and Colorado arrivals while hopes for new rail links to the Rio Grande valley and Curizzo Springs grow.
Butter prices in Chicago rose with early week gains, extras at 29 cents and more increases after light Wednesday offerings. Receipts ranged 3,000 to 4,000 packages daily as undergrades stayed slow and demand for fine creamery goods remained strong. Packing and roll offerings varied from 20 to 21 cents with 19 to 19 1/2 cents bids for No. 1 packing.
Grantsburg Wisconsin February 11 This is a new shipping station for potatoes. This year 115 cars shipped and more to come next year expect big increase. Potatoes fine sold. town on new Northern Pacific branch from Rush City. Local buyers include D E Ryan Co Theodore Elg Dan iel Larsen Wm Borup and J R Beggs & Co. hospital note on brain surgery for Mr Beggs.
Chicago market prices rose 2 to 3 cents with choice stock hitting 85 cents as buyers increased activity. Analysts foresee steady to higher prices despite ample old stock, while seed potatoes especially Triumphs look firm with potential gains amid regional supply shifts from the Pacific coast to Texas and Colorado.
Lawrence Kansas February 10 From early indications there is a normal potato acreage expected in the Kaw valley this season though nothing definite yet Farmers report little old stock left and few wagon loads remain The flood last spring did not deter growth as much as the large flood years ago but caused some row field damage Seed stock demand is expected to rise and preparations to handle many cars are under way.
Chicago news reports a soggy spell and cold snap depressing vegetable prices despite ample receipts. Lettuce from Florida and Louisiana shows frost effects with prices from 3 to 4 dollars for choice stock, while celery, shallots, beans and radishes vary by grade and origin. Florida and Cuban tomatoes in good supply, with crates around 2.25 and repacked stock 2 to 2.26.
Kansas City reports egg sales reaching $9.15 per case on Tuesday after a low of 8.86. Current receipts price 29c, with daily changes from $8.50 to $9.15 as cold weather boosts demand. Despite heavy offerings, workload remains ample and buyers active, keeping the market steady amid unsettled forecasts.
John Eck of the T. C. H. Wegeforth Co. was elected president of the Chicago local branch of the National League of Commission Merchants for the upcoming year. Louis Owen, A. G. Zulfer, and M. L. Campbell named vice president secretary and treasurer respectively with an executive and various committees formed. Denney & Co. joined the league and plans point to an active, campaign style administration to strengthen trade matters.
In Victoria Texas on February 8 1909 Joe Montag reports a hard freeze that damaged truck crops including beets lettuce and cabbage. He notes 6 acres of beets frozen 3 acres of lettuce almost ready for shipment and young cabbage all frozen. Farmers plant 450 to 500 acres of Green Mountain and Triumph potatoes and onions aiming for strong northern sales this year. He offers information to northern buyers and The Packer.
Texas citrus fruit growers met in Houston to form a state organization. G A Smith of Beaumont was named president J W Canada of Houston secretary and a long list of vice presidents. They adopted resolutions urging lawmakers to fund pest control and inspections and to hire a qualified agricultural department inspector at a suitable salary.
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