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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1939
Page
2
Carlisle Ind Feb 24 Solomon G Summers aged 717 years a prominent local merchant died at his home Survived by widow and daughter in this section of the state standout as one of the oldest and largest chardists in the area
Idaho Falls Idaho Feb 24 A fair demand and steady market was reported on Idaho Russet U S No 1 after the holiday this week Growers were hard to trade with at most points below 60c per cwt bulk for this grade and best stock was generally held higher Cash track sales at upper valley shipping points were quoted at 67 14 75c good size and quality mostly held at 72 14 7be except cars washed some washing done on cars but entailed extra handling costs which raised prices
Des Moines Iowa February 24 Henry Wallace Secretary of Agriculture warns that Railroad freight rate hikes hurt farmers by lowering returns and raising purchase costs. He cites 1920 rate increases that contributed to farm deflation and bank failures and questions the benefit to railroads if motor truck rates are raised to match.
Gibson Tenn Feb 24 The James Grocery Company hosted 375 grocers and friends in the high school gym for a fish supper. Notable visitors included 7G. James of the Ida Foods Chicago office and Swift & Co. officials. J R Atkins acted as master of ceremonies as about 500 pounds of fish were prepared. The meal was served by the Parent Teachers Association.
Chicago reports a weak market with sluggish trade across most potato varieties this week. Red River Ohios and Triumphs were scarce while seed potatoes remained dull amid unfavorable weather south of Chicago. Carlot shipments for January rose slightly from 1938 and 1937, with prices listed for several varieties and daily arrivals detailed through Thursday.
Detroit on February 24 reports the Detroit Produce Traffic Club bowling party at Vernor LivernoFs Recreation. Ten five man teams bowled with Dittman’s Brokers and the Produce Exchange winning the three game series. H C McClaren’s squad took high single with 963. Harold St John 230 and Carmen Bolone 211 led high games. George Jermanus directed the event and receipts praised. Afterward players and guests enjoyed lunch and refreshments before midnight.
McCaffrey of McCaffrey Rog ers tours Florida while Yeckes of New York firm visits Chicago. Levy from Tennessee returns. Rudin Distributing of St Louis and Fresh Foods exec James spend days at Gibson Tennessee. Shipper Hurst from Caldwell Idaho tours city as B M Young from Philadelphia attends Los Angeles convention. First Mississippi turnips and Cuban watermelons arrive amid snow. Courtney campaigns at South Water Market Club. Feldman Bros Rep Feldman heads to Florida with family. Caponi mourns Chicago funeral.
More than 200 Grand River valley fruit growers endorsed Senate Bill No. 81 to create a five member apple advertising commission and tax 1c a bushel to promote Michigan apples in markets. C C Taylor and Roscoe J Martin urged passage noting competition from highly advertised citrus fruits.
Detroit notes include Carl Jarson confined at home with flu and Abe Andrews touring Florida and Georgia for business. Michigan Apple Institute plans a meeting for apple dealers on February 28. Mississippi turnips and greens arrive. shipper R. H. Boteler of Laurel, Mississippi. Pacific Northwest Fruits informs John Gregory about Doc Apples Family Comes To Town shown March 17 at St Peter's Lutheran.
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