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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1912
Page
2
Reuter Bros have started a farmers egg association in Carlos and are packing eggs by size color and freshness. Farmers receive a premium for proper packaging as the plan is tested for the coming season. Has Apples for Sale in Clarkston Washington Geo Protost offers a big apple crop for immediate sale with prices on application.
Wholesale Grocers urge net weight billing for California walnuts with price per pound, to align with state laws and New York Chicago practices. Growers resist, citing market traditions and fears of losses. Iowa Nebraska association pushes for change while Foreign shippers show willingness to supply net weight. The California Walnut Growers Association halted its move when a proposed bill failed, then continued current pricing.
Chicago onion set grower William Anderson reports strong 1910 demand and early sales with prices around two dollars and twenty five cents per sixty pound sack. He describes pulling early ripe onions after a South Water Street offer, notes profitable yields and plans to plant more sets for summer harvest while discussing regional variations and future markets. Ben S. Fendig takes over Carl Decker and Co. in Chicago, moving from Indiana.
Trade remains quiet with few price changes. Potatoes steady at 1.20, cabbage up to 2.75 per head, Florida head lettuce down to 3.75 a ham per. Southern stock and scarce celery push prices, sweet potatoes strong at 1.75 a hamper, parsnips 1.35 a bushel. Strawberries rise despite light arrivals, oranges 3.25 a box, tangerines 2.25 a crate. Canberries hold at 10 with sugar prices high.
Indianapolis February 23 1912 To The Wacker in view of the high cost of living the writer questions seed potato prices The early seed stock is inferior for table use and price rises affect eating stock Brokers withhold orders for cheaper prices urging good sales for clients asks for reader opinions and The Packer’s readers views on the matter.
Feb 23 report notes egg prices fluctuating from 27 to 30 cents as thaw and heavy snow affected market access. Dealers paid 28 to 30 cents for spot arrivals, birds fowl at 12 cents, capons 12 cents, hens beginning to lay reducing sales. Butter prices cut 5 cents at Elgin for best creameries, dairies and seconds down 2 cents.
M. Piowaty of M. Piowaty & Sons reports return from a western trip through Colorado Utah Nevada Oregon and California with carloads of onions secured. The firm can quote prices on fancy yellows upon inquiry as onions roll toward Chicago.
Chicago reports a heavy sale of secondhand bags with J. Jacobson claiming long running cheating but satisfied customers among produce dealers. He can supply others in trade at attractive prices from 561 Liberty Street. In Redlands Cal Apple Planting three ears arrived for immediate planting in Yucaipa valley with 1600 to 1800 acres planned this season, up from 1100 acres last year.
Wyandotte California February 23 Extensive tree planting will occur this spring with olives and peaches as principal varieties. Mission Olive Orchards reportedly set out 800 acres to Mission olives. Coachella California February 23 Date culture expanding with 1,600 acres planted to date palms near India, marking growth of the date industry in the valley.
Hall Wedge Carter Chicago advertises apples in carrots as a specialty with consignments solicited.
Springfield vendor Wanta announces availability of carrots potatoes onions cabbage apples hay and a broad range of fruit and produce. Customers may find many types of fresh produce at the stand.
Elgin Feb 28 Not convicted of price reductions, the local butter board cut the creamery extras quotation to 27 cents this week. The move, called highly sensational by operators, aims to align with weaker outside markets and boost consumer demand as production rises and a surplus accumulates. Some members opposed the cut, but a vote upheld the decision. Creamery bids ranged 25 to 27 cents. The quotation committee included Geo Reel Joseph New Cornell I R Moles and a man.
In San Benito Texas on February 23 cabbage remains in strong demand with Rio Grande valley growers harvesting. Cabbage averages about 40 dollars per ton f o b shipping points and San Benito leads shipments. Most stock is loaded in bulk though some argue for standard crates to improve grading. Lettuce moves steadily as nearby farms send cars, and warm weather boosts rapid vegetable growth. Seed for spring shipment is arriving as growers prepare to push goods via freight and express into summer.
Lelavan Wisconsin February 20 1912 A reader reports receiving a sample issue of The Packer and notes articles on growing onions from sets. He ordered 50 to 100 bushels of sets, received three letters from Alabama Kentucky City and St Louis about shipping potatoes, and thanks The Packer for subscription and guidance.
In Chicago on February 23 the Florénce Woods versus Sam Halls case was dismissed by Judge Scully. As Halls left the room he was served with a capias on a separate misappropriation of funds charge involving about $4,000. Judge Cooper set the capias aside and released Halls without bail. Further argument was expected this afternoon, with scope for more evidence beyond Woods’ involvement.
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