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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
1
Chicago reports a weather driven egg market with mixed activity as snow disrupts supply. Monday saw steady receipts and little price movement, while Tuesday sparked renewed trading with higher bids and several lots sold. By Thursday prices remained unclear and traders expect further declines due to continued severe cold and ample arrivals.
Tex as onion observers report February 12 1908 notes on a possible late winter freeze risk near February 18. The writer cites expected early shipping from seed onions by late March if no freeze occurs. Reports of thrips damage in some fields and reduced crate orders imply a potentially lower than expected yield.
Toward week end the cheese market showed better feeling with higher demand. Local jobbers are buying more and outside orders rise, though export buyers price views remain high. Western twinges and dassies quoted around 10.5 to 12.5 cents, Young Americas 12 to 12.5, long horns 12 to 12.5 cents, Swiss 10 to 14 cents per package.
From Siloam Springs Arkansas and Chicago the latest crop notes report no peach damage after a severe storm while bean markets show steady demand. California limas ranged 5.25 to 5.50 per hundred pounds with beans firm and sales brisk, including choice pea beans at 2.40 and red kidney 1.75 to 2.00.
Chicago and Kansas City reports show a broad butter price drop with the quotation committee cutting advances after Eastern declines. Analysts foresee a potential rebound as weather and factory output influence receipts, while storage and packing stocks remain varied across lots, barrels, and tubs in multiple lots through the week.
Weather shifts early in the week dampen demand for Texas produce. Lettuce quality lags, beets and radishes move steadily, spinach sells at 1.25 per box, berries scarce as green and hard. Apple market discussed with forecasts of variable crops and potential price swings, Packer reports noted for caution to avoid overpricing.
Kansas City reports indicate a deep freeze with temperatures near zero degrees. Buds remained largely unopened on fruit trees in Kansas and Missouri, while peach trees in eastern Texas showed minimal development boosts. Overall, damage is unlikely to be extensive though some crops may delay maturity due to Wednesday's severe cold.
From Atmore Alabama February 17 1908 reports a very heavy strawberry and peach crop expected this season with several thousand crates likely. Local growers include J R H Hilton of Knoxville Tenn with 160 acres of berries peaches cabbage potatoes and more and A C Hardee with 1 acre in berries and 74 acres in berries peaches etc.
Evergreen Alabama February 21 The Evergreen Vegetable Growers Association announces plans for a 1908 season with 178 acres of crops including potatoes tomatoes strawberries and peaches. About 30 cars of vegetables are expected to be shipped starting in June with acreage near 200 acres in cultivation. Tomato plants are in cold frames and looking well. The report notes favorable prospects for a sizable peach and canning crop and mentions local grower John Cunningham signing the release.
Chicago reports weather conditions last week drove poultry prices. Sharp demand and storm disruptions left dressers short on supply. Thursday quotes: turkeys 24c, fowls 12 1 2 c, roosters 7c, springs 12 4 c, ducks 12 12 1 2 c. Capons ample with strong sales. heavy birds 6 to 8 pounds fetch 15 to 17 1 2 c. Dealers warn prices may fall soon as shipments ease and shippers expect breaks.
Cincinnati merchants located on Front street and in the downtown district began repair work this week after high water flooded the area, causing thousands of dollars in damage. A cold snap followed, welcomed as a relief to prevent further flood disaster. the river is expected to recede gradually and danger to the riverfront trades subsides.
Galveston Texas February 21 The United Fruit Co known as the trust was denied admission into the state under penalty of prosecution for violating anti trust laws. The independent fruit importing firms using the port pressured the trust to reenter Texas but the state pledges protection for independents. The trust previously entered the port years ago, drove out an independent company, and then withdrew to operate from New Orleans.
Alexandria Kentucky February 21—fruit flowers show larger output in cherries peaches plums and pears with slight berry declines due to wind damage. Strawberries and raspberries lead the crop movement around May 15. Local growers anticipate extensive bearing across 190 acres of strawberries 150 acres of raspberries 115 acres of blackberries and thousands of trees will bear this season. Growers listed include J Wright Chas Kreimer Tony Kreimer Wm Murray F S Thatcher and others.
1908 report from Gregory Texas notes about four miles square with 400 acres planted in truck crops including 40 acres potatoes and 60 acres beans. The San Patricio County Truck Growers Association is formed with Claud Arnold as president and J T Pierce as secretary. Current shipments include beets cauliflower carrots cabbage turnips lettuce with good rains and strong returns from Peete.
A letter from L R Carlson of Maple Crest Fruit Farm urges continued subscription to The Packer. He notes readers across half the states responded to a previous issue and thanks the publication for previous years.
Chicago February 22 The week saw ample j fruit supply with uneven quality due to a blizzard. Local buyers stayed home and shippers were cautious about moving stock to country points. Excelsiors fetched 20 to 22%6c per quart when fresh and nice, poorer grades sold lower. Heldover goods did not reach top prices for fresh stock. Klondykes ranged around 25c per quart with softer sour berries priced lower.
In Cincinnati on February 22 the Floridian citrus market showed ample supply and active trade. Late reports point to moderate shipments arriving early next week as fruit houses stay busy. Florida oranges sold around 3 3/8 dollars with many pieces moved at concessions. Grapefruit ranged from 4 to 4 1 2 dollars a box for desirable sizes and quality, with some sales as low as 1 50 in light offerings.
In Cincinnati on February 22, a shortage of fresh eggs hit the market due to a weak market the prior week and swollen streams hindering farmer deliveries to shipping points. Eggs in transit priced at about 23 cents early in the week.
Complaints arrive from shippers of eggs and poultry about the Lewis Market Co of Denver Colorado. A Little River Kansas shipper received 2800 pounds of poultry on a single order and was paid with a $16.88 check that later protested costing 4.23. The firm burned down about a week ago leaving debts to the trade and the incident arouses concern over dealing with small retailers. The Denver market notes light poultry offerings this week with little change and a largely local trade.
Chicago February hearing before United States Commissioner Foote tied Phil Nathanson to Mulhall frauds tied to the Nicollet Creamery Co. deal. Nathanson bound over for trial in Minnesota. Joe Mulhall testified on the Nicollet scheme detailing operations, with family spectating. Nathanson admitted aliases and acts, while Mulhall remains at large or abroad amid federal inquiry across markets.
Felix, known also as Felis, faces ongoing U S postal law questions as authorities detail his suspected links to a long-running gang. Dealers say he shows extreme nervousness at a preliminary hearing, denying any mail scheme while admitting Saturday Sunday travel for roustabout work.
Minneapolis reports that local traders and shippers anticipate James T. Mulhall’s capture and imprisonment for the Nicollet Creamery Co. fraud. Rumors link Mulhall to alleged fences and crooked firms in Chicago Philadelphia New York and perhaps other markets as the government quietly builds evidence of long standing collusion. Also an ad seeks a traveling sales man with experience and references.
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