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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1920
Page
1
Florida oranges arrived in liberal quantities while demand remained active but prices dipped on lower grades. California fruit showed mixed results with steady start followed by general weekly improvement. Lemons, grapefruits, tangerines, and Puerto Rican fruit varied in price and condition, with Havana pineapples and awaiting cargoes adding to the market dynamics.
New York reports many Eastern delegates plan to attend spring meetings for Western poultry and egg interests. No special trains. delegates travel in small groups or solo. Main event will be in Kansas City with trips also to Des Moines for butter sector. First delegation leaves this Saturday including J M Kleine and others.
Boston and Houston produce dealers report Connecticut failure last week. W T Good of New Haven filed liabilities and assets showing liabilities of 19 174 with no assets. Largest creditors include Supwell Bros Bailey Boston 6520 E Nathan Clayton N J 150 W W Porter Monticello Me 912 E P oo 600 John Watson Co Black 951 John Adams 5S Longes 586 and C W An Besce all of Hoult on Me.
Kravitz and Schneidel, dairy product dealers at 32 Gouverneur Street, filed schedules in bankruptcy showing liabilities of 6216 and assets of 193. Creditors include Tancer Brothers 700, Byeskstone and Levine 830, and Zemsky 771.
In New York City visitors on the Mercantile Exchange list this week include L. H. Hayward of Meridian and A. S. Rhoenls of Portland Oregon among others. Also noted are T. C. Wadley of Indianapolis Herbert Collyer of Philadelphia C. V. Rosenberger of Independence Indiana C. C. Stentz of Guy EL L. Russell of Mandan North Dakota.
The barreled apple market in New York saw very light arrivals this week due to car shortages and nationwide storms. Prices were firmer with Baldwins at 7.50 to 9.50 per barrel, Greenings 8 to 12, Pippins 7 to 10, Winesaps 8 to 12, and Ben Davis 6.50, while boxed apples fetched 25 to 50 cents per box higher on fresh arrivals. Rome Beauties, extra fancy Winesaps, Stayman Winesaps, and Spitzenbergs showed strong demand with varying price ranges.
New Orleans notes a slight but steady increase in green vegetable movement from the Lower Coast. Warmer weather is expected to boost arrivals next week, with demand active and prices generally firm for items like head lettuce and endive. Radishes and shallots remain scarce while supplies of spinach and carrots grow.
Danish shipments expected to flood New York ports within weeks after a Packer error. The freighter Frederick the Eighth, left Copenhagen Feb 19 with 432 sacks of 166 pounds each and 200 tons of cabbage aboard. Customs permits for foreign potatoes reach about 365000 sacks, far above anticipated demand.
Reports from a Louisville traffic meeting indicate rail lines plan a 35 percent freight rate increase after March 1 as private control resumes. Action by the Interstate Commerce Commission is expected by September 1. President Markham of Illinois Central says 800,000 additional cars and more motive power are needed, plus roadbed upgrades to restore postwar commerce.
In Chicago on February 27 the sweet potato market showed slight steadiness with a small price advance. Demand was good and movement fair as quality offerings were strong and well packed. Nancy Hall varieties led at about 1.30 to 2 per hamper with limited Tennessee and Jersey stock available.
Kansas City February 27 first sales of April storage packed eggs on the Mercantile Exchange Bridger Shepherd and the Hurst Produce Company bought three or four cars for Kansas City delivery at 89 40 cents seller Kansas Dairy Products Company best bid 49 cents for last car. Current receipts rose to 14.70 per case by Thursday with firsts around 50 cents and rolling cars from Kansas and Chicago selling at 48 cents on the future call.
California growers report strong demand for dried wine grapes with contractors paying up to 15c per pound, or about 75 dollars per ton, in a seasonal shift. Northern counties plan to ship to Eastern markets while local buyers note four year contracts at 34.35 per ton green. The broader issue includes plans for artificial dehydration to prevent spoilage and manage large raisin crops amid shifting uses for late harvested grapes.
About 1600 to 1800 cars of potatoes are held in the Red River Valley around Moorhead Minnesota and nearby stations. Local stock is largely sold and awaiting shipment, with Watts reporting minimal movement and roughly 100 cars queued for transport. Shipments face delay as supply mirrors last spring’s deal and concerns grow over ability to move inventory.
Eleven gardeners operating near Cincinnati pleaded guilty to conspiracy in restraint of trade. The Mill Creek Valley group, Hamilton County Truck Growers Association, fixed prices daily for leaf lettuce and other hothouse vegetables sold to fruit and produce houses. Judge Stanley W. Mathews imposed a minimum $500 fines later reduced to $69 plus costs. Names included Edward Moeller president, Fred Hackemeyer secretary, and other officers and members. Grimes and Horst allegedly organized and urged growers to demand higher prices. A March meeting praised the Bureau of Markets and urged continued congressional support.
The refrigerator department of the United States Railroad Administration will be abolished March 1 and distribution of equipment will return to pre government control. A temporary car service committee with HQ in Washington has been named for 60 days under the American Railroad Association to handle unfinished business and authorize equipment diversion in emergencies. Members include W C Kendall A G Gutheim J Z King W L Barnes and W J McGarry. After 60 days a permanent car service group is planned to work with the Interstate Commerce Commission on car service matters.
Albert Lea Minn Feb 27 There will be a meeting of egg shippers here on March 12 immediately following the Iowa meeting in Des Moines The Minnesota state association will hold no state convention hence the arrangements for the meeting at Albert Lea C W Mitchell and others including state officials are planning for the meeting and 160 shippers at least are expected Proper train facilities will be arranged and the meeting promises to be an important one.
C C Swanberg president of the Marchants Ice and Storage Company and Henry Westphal secretary were acquitted by Judge Frank H. Rudkin in San Francisco on charges of violating the Trading With the Enemy Act by sending money through Sweden to Germany.
The Perishable Protective Tariff No 1 will become effective tomorrow under federal control. It covers uniform rules, refrigeration and heater car service, and per car charges for fruits vegetables berries and melons across regions. The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the approach guiding publication and scope.
New York on Feb 27 reports the National League of Commission Merchants banquet at the Hotel Commodore drew over 500 guests. The dry dinner featured hot service and high class vocal numbers from Metropolitan Opera singers. Fred M. Dudley organized entertainment while Carl Kimball led the committee. The event ended around 10:30 with no speeches, and dancing continued past 1 AM in the Commodore’s large ballroom.
Chicago February 27 The scarlet potato market has ruled easy for several days with liberal receipts and moderate demand. Growers hold stock hoping for higher prices while total daily shipments remain light. Great Northern Railway lifted a shipment embargo aiding movement from Michigan and Wisconsin. Michigan and Wisconsin led imports as market steadies with bulk No 1 white stock at 4.40 to 4.50 per cwt and sacked 4.20 to 4.40, Minnesota and Wisconsin No 1 whites 4.30 to 4.40, light receipts and steady trading.
New York market shows limited import movement due to light loading and snowbound routes in Maine and New York. Prices varied by region with Maine at five dollars per 165 pound barrel and Harlem River deliveries quoted around four dollars and thirty-five to four dollars and forty per cwt. Full shipping areas faced weather delays, lifting markets differently across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania with ranges noted for bulk and sack deliveries.
Dr Jonathan P Day former commissioner of New Yorks Department of Markets and recent Navy supply seller saw his operation collapse this week as Navy officials ordered removal of signs and disposal of on hand stock. District Attorney Swann warned of vigorous prosecutions of profiteers who sell army and navy goods at a profit with outside purchases.
Chicago Feb 27 The Chicago Mercantile Exchange executive committee appoints a committee to organize a special train for the Chicago delegation to the Missouri Egg and Poultry Show convention in Kansas City on March 4 and 5. The train will leave about midnight Saturday March 6 arriving in Kansas City at noon Sunday with return via Des Moines. Reservations contact Frank G Heilman 225 West South Water Street Chicago.
Chicago February 27 The carlot cabbage market remains weak with brief spurts in inquiries. Outside trade has been sparing and some expect improvement. Florida stock sold at 3.50 per crate and Texas at 3.50 per barrel or 46 to 50 per ton. Texas shipments rise as movement increases, with next week expected to near its peak.
BE Wagner and Son, egg dealers, state there is no connection with G. M. H. Wagner & Sons of Chicago. The note clarifies there are no business or family ties between the two firms, despite recent unfavorable publicity. G. M. H. Wagner & Sons are among Chicago's oldest market houses and maintain high standing in the trade.
In Wauchula Florida rep 27 cucumber plants were damaged slightly by heavy rains then frost on Monday and Tuesday. The crop is set back ten days and about 15 percent of the acreage will need replanting. Heavy rains elsewhere in Central Florida were injurious to truck crops but no serious damage was reported.
The twelfth annual Missouri Egg and Poultry Shippers Association meeting will be held in Kansas City March 8 and 9 at the Baltimore Hotel. President Frank H. Cromwell will open the session at 1 30 pm Monday. Speakers include Oscar W. Olson and E L Barnhouse. Reports on egg crop outlook and state candling laws will be presented. Ladies’ entertainment is planned with luncheons, theater parties, and automobile trips.
New York onion market rose this week as shipments resumed and weather cleared, with fancy Indiana reds and yellows at 5.50 per cwt and large sizes 6.46 to 6.60. Ohio reds 5.75 to 6. Massachusetts fancy stock around 6. Weather disrupted arrivals from New York State, while Spanish onions declined under heavy supplies. Syria cargo of 14 475 crates 11 800 cases sold, quality poor and prices lower. Mer cer due March 4 with 26 625 crates 17 800 cases. Florida cabbage arrivals replace old stock with rates 75 to 80 per ton. old cabbage at 75 and less. Florida crate cabbage 3.50 to 3.75.
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