Tomato and Vegetable Market Report from Chicago February 20
Chicago vegetable trade shows mixed demand as weather moderates. Florida string beans light, wax beans weak, celery mostly firm with scarce homegrown. California, Florida, and Texas stock cited. Lettuce plentiful in limited supply, radishes oversupplied in Louisiana, new Orleans barrels $4, leaf lettuce 18-20c, Florida eggplant and peppers down, cauliflower California scarce with firm prices, Brussels sprouts firm at $20 per drum, pie plant weak, Florida tomatoes steady around 3 to 3.25 per case.
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California
Florida
Iowa
Illinois
Texas
Louisiana
Lower Coast
New Orleans
Michigan
Kankakee
Apple Demand Improves Amid Mild Chicago Weather
In Chicago this week a stronger demand for apples emerged as milder weather spurred movement of both boxes and barrels. Dealers reported steady arrivals, including some frosted stock, with prices varying by variety and quality. Cold storage Baldwin and Greenings fetched higher barrel prices, while No 2 stock and lower grades showed smaller gains. box fruit saw brisk sales for moderate to fine fruit including Rome Beauties, Spitzenbergs, Staymen Winesaps, Missouri Pippins, and Winesaps.
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Chicago
Hen Davis
Spies
Rome
Missouri
Indianap olis Market Reports Fresh Fruit and Potatoes Demand
The Indianapolis market shows a gradual recovery from a snow storm slump with irregular railroad service. Strawberries are weak, Jonathan apples in short supply at 6 to 6.50 per barrel, west box stuff around 2.50, and South American Malaga grapes claimed superior in appearance and eating. Potatoes prices firm to a bag, onions higher, celery replacing New York stock, and French onion dive selling at 25 cents per pound. Onion set market steady in Chicago with scarce supply likely after March, yellows 2.25 per bushel, whites 2, reds 1.75 to 1.85.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jonathan
California
New York
Chicago
Onion market advances and rising prices in Chicago
Onion traders report strong demand and higher quotes with yellows at 3.15 to 3.25 and reds at 3.00 to 3.25 per unit. Operators busy fulfilling orders while some sellers hold for further gains, forecasting higher offerings by March. Indiana stocks decline steadily as red stock holds steady and yellows remain healthy.
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Chicago
Indiana
Detroit Market Comment Strong Butter Lift Amid Cold Freight Delays
Detroit, Feb 20 The market shows mixed results as extreme cold, blizzards, and bad roads slow shipments of fruit and vegetables, freezing many loads and dampening prices. Butter strengthens against Elgin standards while eggs, poultry, cheese, and produce fluctuate with scarce arrivals and regional supplies.
Chicago Street Notes 7 Late Advices From Florida Rest
Notice of recent travels and health of E P Miller of Albert Miller & Co who vacationed in Florida and plans a return soon. Richard Coyne of Coyne Bros returns from the south after a month away for business including visits to old friends. Chester Rowley joins A D McIntyre Co in butter and egg trade, bringing practical egg experience to the firm which has grown strong since its founding.
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E. P. Miller
Albert Miller & Co
Florida
Chicago
Richard Coyne
Coyne Bros
South
Mr. Coyne
Chester
Rowley
A. D. McIntyre Co
McIntyre Concern
Al Produce Man Seeks Investment in Chicago Trade
A Chicago trade knowledgeable produce supplier offers to invest four to five thousand dollars. Prospective partners are urged to investigate before committing. Address B126, Chicago Packer, 186 N LaSalle St, Chicago.
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Progressive Commission House
Chicago Packer
N. LaSalle St
Chicago
Hustler
le Salle
Fewer Florida strawberries reach Chicago markets
Chicago February 20 Receipts of Florida strawberries were light early in the week allowing dealers to pressure prices despite many berries being in poor condition. About 50 freezers arrived the first two days bringing 30 to 35 cents per quart for the best stock. Soft berries sold from 10 to 25 cents.
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Chicago
Florida
Elgin Butter Board Quotes Advance at 31 2c
Elgin Illinois February 20 sales at the butter board meeting last Monday pushed creamery extras higher and a weekly quotation 31 2c was set. Eight lots offered with four sold at 31c one withdrawn and the rest held at 31 2c, bids ranged from 29 20c.
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Elgin
Ill
Coynes Branch Out Grabs Full West Water Street Store
Coyne Bros. of Chicago expand to occupy the entire building at 19 West South Water Street. After sub-leasing half the space for years, the growing business forces them to take the whole structure from top to basement, and they report they are still cramped for room.
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Coynes
Chicago
Coyne Bros
West South Water Street
First Illinois Egg Meet crowds to Decatur this week
Invitations went out to poultry butter and egg trades across the country for the first annual Illinois Poultry and Egg Shippers Association convention at the St Nicholas Hotel in Decatur on Thursday and Friday February 26 27 1914. Officials expect large attendance with programs of talks dalla remarks on egg handling packing and claims with a banquet and cabaret at Peacock Grill.
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Decatur
Illinois Poultry & Egg Shippers’ Assn
Farfield
St. Nicholas Hotel
Daniel Deneen
Ill
Edward Craig
Mattoon
IIL
the Associaon
John A. Singer
L. Hatfield
Seccciation
C J. Bowman
Chicago
Cai
Geo
Cabbage Prices Hit Wisconsin Stock Shrinkage
Wisconsin cabbage stock shrank sharply with frost damage from New York state reports. Deals around 26 to 28 dollars f o b loading station in Chicago. By the 25th expectations say little or no stock remains as trimming of heads reaches about 60 percent due to cold and frost.
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Anguish
Gabe Air Cet
B.d.anguish
Ogden
Chicago
Wisconsin
York State
Packer Paper Dances Through The Crooks Spotlight
Crooks have no use for The Packer shows them up in their true light. Popularity among dance dealers and growers highlights the paper's role in exposing crime and shaping local commentary.
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