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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1915
Page
2
Chicago reporters note a steady market for sweet potatoes with good grades priced firmly. Jersey hampers sold at 1.65 dollars, Delaware at 1.35, while Illinois stock was poor in quality and largely unsalable due to delays, quoted around 75 cents per ham per.
A. Jacob & Co sues Griggs Fuller & Co in Detroit Chancery Court demanding disclosure of books and the fate of proceeds from 28 carloads of berries shipped in 1914 via the German American Truckers Association of Cullman Alabama. Jacob claims a verbal partnership formed before the deal and that $525 was advanced for shipping crates. Griggs Fuller allegedly assumed control of the account and barred Jacob from selling more berries.
In Chicago on February 26 the apple market showed little change except for Seeling on Greenings. Heavy arrivals of Greenings were discolored and lower quality due to cold storage and weather. Orher j (orher) je s piled steady at former prices with good trade. cold storage Greenings at 2.25 to 3 per barrel and other varieties listed with varied prices.
In Chicago on February 26, vegetable trade showed sluggish activity as warm weather reduced demand. Fancy string beans hovered around 4.50 per hamper while cucumbers, spinach, lettuce, and other produce posted uneven prices. Florida tomatoes and celery remained firm with limited supplies, and Michigan shipments declined with variable box prices.
Chicago notes show strong interest in hay with light receipts and steady demand. Tim othy hay priced from 14 to 18.50 for various grades, alfalfa up to 18.50, clover mixed around 14 to 16.50, and upland prairie from 12 to 16 depending on grade.
Chicago reports A M Bentley president of Owosso Manufacturing Company says the Owosso onion crate is popular with Texas shippers. Southern plant must run near full capacity into April to handle existing crate orders. Bentley notes Texas growers expect a prosperous season. Cabbage stocks in Wisconsin decline as market stays steady and outside trade buys moderately.
Better inquiry for onions in Chicago this week and market improvement with no major price shifts. Sales around 00 per 100 pounds f. o. b. by Indian country dealers and some traders as low as 74¢. Operators foresee a stronger market, noting good movement this month and remaining holdings trending moderate as many have cleared bulk of supplies.
Florida strawberry prices eased in the week ending Feb 26 as receipts were heavy and quality was not as good. Many berries were fairly well colored and demand remained cautious. fancy stock sold at 0. The butter board meeting yielded little activity with three lots offered and bids from 20 to 30 cents, but no sale occurred.
The Illinois and Indiana egg and poultry groups announce large turnouts for meetings in St Louis and Indianapolis. Delegates from hundreds of dealers and shippers plan attendance at plans for entertainment, lectures, and banquets, with programs featuring university and industry experts.
Indiana Egg and Poultry Association outlines goals to improve quality and increase quantity of Indiana eggs and poultry. Purdue University and Dr H B Barnard support standards. Dr M E Pennington promotes lab work from Philadelphia now in Indianapolis. Governor Ralston opens with speeches as members visit the new lab near Union Station.
Experienced and competent fruit and produce buyer seeks connection with a reliable house. Knowledge of diverse deals and well acquainted with market. Address for contact is buyer at 3315 1st St Des Moines Iowa.
Graham Fruit Dealers in Amarillo Texas advertise a broad fruit selection including strawberries peaches watermelons cantaloupes apples and more. They highlight specialty in apples and offer services for buying shipping or freight, with references available on request.
In Chicago this week orange prices barely moved as demand stayed satisfactory. California offerings were light and firm at 2.25 to 2.35 per box while Florida oranges sold 1.90 to 2.15. Lemons remained 2.50 to 2.75, and onion sets held steady around 1.20 to 1.40, with buyers increasingly bullish on outlook and holdings shrinking.
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