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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1914
Page
1
Local operators in Kentucky and Ole report that shrinkage claims are exaggerated. Current stocks are heavier than stated, with good condition in warehoused onions and minimal handpicking. Prices rise due to high demand for whites and yellows as trade shifts to spring delivery.
In Louisville Kentucky onion prices surge amid reports of reduced crop yields across producing regions. Dealers note strong demand and limited supplies with growers asking higher per bushel quotes while most buyers await final market direction. Whiteside reports only about one tenth of normal sets available and buyers push for 82 to 2.40 per unit as sellers hold firm.
Packer objects to proposed rise in live poultry unloading rates in New York and other regions. Four workers at $1.75 per hour to unload per car, with $15 per car proposed by a New York manager. Letter from A New President and secretary of the Western Fruit Jobbers argues against the increase and details expected outcomes.
In New York the market showed slow demand across dressed poultry with light turkey supplies and weaker post holiday interest. Fancy stock from Maryland Delaware and Virginia remained tight while chickens and fowls were plentiful and easier. live market receipts around 15 cars and prices reached modest levels for fowls chickens ducks and geese as buyers cleared available stock.
August Silz head of Franco American Poultry Co and A Silz Inc paid a 20000 fine to the New York conservation commission after investigations showed importation of wild ducks from other states. The case cited over a thousand violations and relied on evidence from the U S Bureau of Biological Survey. Ducks were allegedly caught in the wild and sold as farm produce at Goshen New York.
Chicago poultry dealers report a strong New Year trade with steady or higher prices. Receipts were moderate with several carloads and express shipments. live fowls, turkeys, and springs firm to higher, while dressed poultry was in good demand and prices held.
Rio Grande Valley agricultural observers assess cabbage acreage to fall about 20 percent from last year while onion plantings rise around 30 percent and lettuce may drop to two thirds of prior totals. Reports note shifts in regional supply and stock movements, with Wisconsin and southern states affecting pricing as shipments begin after February.
In Chicago on January 2, egg prices showed strength with storage stockholding firm and forecasts of further rises this month. Fresh egg receipts remained heavy and dealers reported demand steady from outside markets, supporting high prices despite uncertain early-week trends.
The railroad commission halted new supplements that would raise potato shipping costs 40 to 75 percent from Wisconsin Minnesota and the Dakotas. A hearing will decide the rates legality and the commission ordered a suspension until May. Actor J. E. Robinson of Albert Miller praised prompt protests prompting the action.
Dealers report a brisk inquiry and a planned movement of seed and table stock from warehouses. Weather and holiday effects have eased the embargo and a seasonable upturn is expected as farmers begin to supply, with seed stock at 72 78 cents and table stock 57 60 cents.
New York Jan 2 The Mercantile Exchange will stop posting the names of eye receivers and related shipment data on its board due to the 1910 federal law prohibiting such disclosures by transporters. Previously, large receivers and daily stock amounts were listed.
In Chicago on January 2 the orange market showed fair demand with light supply. California navels remained sour for many buyers, Floridas scarce but expected stronger receipts. Navels quoted at 2.25 to 2.50 per box in ear lots, Floridas at 23. grapefruit scarce with satisfactory demand. Florida stock prices ranged 3 to 4 per box.
George Charters of Chicago A M Fanning of Pittsburgh Joseph Di Giorgio and Huth Connelly of New York arrived in Los Angeles to attend the California Fruit distributors annual meeting in Sacramento beginning January 7.
Cabbage moved slowly in New York with state yards listing $16 to $28 per ton and top fresh heels at $29. Shippers asked $26 to $28 a ton for stock delivered, while rate loading points saw $23 to $25 per ton.
The market reflected limited fresh undergrades with high rehaul and steady storage eggs. Fresh firsts traded around 32 to 35 cents, with April deliveries varying and several lots selling for around 23 to 26 cents. arrivals totaled 0,736 cars amid heavy offerings and slight easing late in the week.
Jacksonville plans for the National League of Commission Merchants meet move forward with Hotel Windsor named headquarters and a January 16 banquet. A reception committee of about 30 leads local entertainment with plans to host at the Windsor and Continental hotels and arrange seafood dinner and other details. Music and a secret session are being prepared by local members for the January convention.
Assemblyman Arthur Quinn, president of the New Jersey Federation of Labor, plans a bill to prohibit storage warehouses and New Jersey banks from making loans on food products. The move targets butter eggs and poultry stored in Jersey warehouses, risking conflict with large operators and shippers across the West.
News from New York reports holiday week apple trade exceeded expectations as demand outstripped supply. Fancy red varieties led, barreled stock short with prices rising. box apples also sold well. Prices listed include Baldwins 4.20 to 3.25, Spitzenbergs 1.75 to 2.40, Wealthys 1.50 to 2.00, and Newtown Pippins 2.25 to 2.84 per box.
Michael Coyne died in Chicago on New Year’s Day at age 91. He was born in 1822 and had been living with his son’s family in Oak Park. He is survived by Dan Coyne Jr. and Richard Coyne of Coyne Bros. The obituary notes his long life and ties to his sons and business.
Editorial notes lower freight rates and new parcel post rates across pages 8 to 16 with coverage of citrus and apples in New York and Cincinnati markets. Articles discuss storage onions, moving apples, Louisiana vegetables, and New Orleans markets, plus broker practices and fruit packing developments.
Estimates show East Coast tomato shipments rising over the next few months with expected totals in February March April and May. Producers anticipate increased freight by express routes to southern points as markets open and demand grows.
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