Record Prices for Vegetables in Chicago
Chicago dealers report strongest vegetable demand in memory with high prices. Michigan celery receipts good, California and Florida stock steadier, homegrown stock rising after freezes in the South. Prices listed include Florida crates 3.75 to 4, California 3 to 7.50, Michigan boxes 0.50 to 2, and homegrown 0.30 to 0.60 per bunch.
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Chicago
South
Michigan
California
Florida
Louisiana
Minnesota
Strong Tone in Chicago Apple Market This Week
Chicago February 16 The apple market showed strength with high volume and firmer prices aided by mild weather. Jonathans nearly sold out while ungraded Baldwins and Greening varieties fetched 3.50 to 4.75 per barrel, and No 1 to fancy Greens 5.50 to 6. Overall box apples gained tone as barrel stock remained high and demand shifted toward smaller lots.
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Chicago
Ganos
Ben Davis
Spies
Rome
First Box of Asparagus Marks 1917 Season in Chicago
C H Weaver and Co. received the season’s first asparagus box from Thermal California on February 16 1917 signaling active participation in the asparagus trade. Reports from the Chicago market note growing demand for onions with central states reds and yellows selling around 10 to 10 50 per 100 pounds f o b loading station as western stock arrivals remain light.
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California
Florida
A. L. McClay & CO
First Nat'l Bank
Chicago
C. H. Weaver & Co
Thermal
Calif
Chicago Street Notes
W. S. Jull
Culotta &Jull
Detroit
South
New Orleans
Jull
Pradicia
W. Mort
GC. BH. Weaver &Co
Western Fruit
D. J._ Stephens
Watertown
S. C
Watertown Potato Company
William Piowaty
Central States
Elgin Butter Market Sees Gains at Board Sale
Elgin J Feb 16 The Elgin butter board met last Saturday with two lots selling at 42 cents, up a half cent from the previous market. Two additional lots were offered but failed to sell.
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Elgin
Elgin, J
Elgin Butter Board
Shipping association eyes secretary for large new body
Keen interest in the Shippers Association grows as applicants for secretary are reviewed by A A Chaney and the president. The group will control enormous tonnage and requires a big, knowledgeable leader in shipping, traffic, and legislation. Offices open soon and rail interests express keen support for rapid formation.
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Miller
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Chicago Strawberry Market Report
Chicago February 16 The strawberry market in fair condition with strong volume this week. Stock carried over from last week softened and sold slowly while freezer stock moved best. Good berries brought 25 to 38 cents per quart. soft and poor stock 10 to 20 cents. Local dealers expect prices to rise due to South freeze.
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Chicago
Act
Berry
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