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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1920
Page
2
Chicago January 2 final settlement of the dispute between the Fruit-Produce Rating Agency and the Produce Reporter appears imminent as Judge Carpenter directs the decree to be written. Attorneys defer comment until the decree is entered and the decision is expected before next week.
Los Angeles reports vegetables shipped from Southern California south of the Tehachapi rose sharply into 1919 with carrot carloads growing from 2,770 in 1913 to an estimated 20,000 for 1919. Cantaloupes potatoes cauliflower lettuce cabbage celery and tomatoes led, with cauliflower and celery midwinter production unique to the district. About 5,000 more loads go to Arizona and Nevada. Value per carload about $1,000, totaling around $25,000,000 for the year.
About 125 employees and executives from Piowaty & Sons Chicago and Michigan gathered in South Bend Indiana for the fifth annual convention. The event showcased a 1919 business total about six to seven million dollars, capital stock increases, and festive activities including a championship bowling contest. The meeting drew all top executives including Max Piowaty and M W Lorch.
Chicago reports active general vegetable trade with plentiful supplies. Southern vegetables arrive heavier, quality mid to poor, while fine stock commands premiums. California prices around $7.50 to $8 for certain stocks. Michigan and Hudsonville fancy stock at $2 to $9. Western Iceberg $1.50 to $3 per crate. Florida fancy $2 to $2.50 per hamper. Louisiana $0.50 to $1 per hamper.
Market notes show steady demand for peppers and Florida crates. Florida green hampers sell up to 3.50, wax 3.25, and extra fancy 3.50. Tomatoes scarce but firm, Louisiana barrels priced 10 to 18, New Orleans barrels at 35, poor at 2.50, Kenner at 6.50.
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