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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1922
Page
2
Minneapolis reports show seed and eating potato stocks across Minnesota and the Dakotas, with Triumph and Cobblers in supply and a notable shift toward January and February deliveries. Storage levels vary by district, with seed holdings down about 30 percent and table stock down about 35 percent versus last year.
Ada Minnesota reports 317 cars of potatoes shipped to date with 200 cars in storage and about 90 percent held by growers. Principal varieties include Early Ohio and Cobblers in good condition. Seed market runs February to late March. about 75 more cars to be shipped this year than last. farmers aim to maintain higher prices.
Report mass shows potatoes stored and shipped across many towns in Minnesota and nearby states. Growers hold large shares, seed stock varies, and shipments range from several dozen to hundreds of cars, with varieties including Cobblers Ohios Russets and round whites. The bulletin notes regional fluctuations and upcoming notices for advertisers.
The Week's Market On Citrus Fruits at Chicago reports moderate grapefruit supplies in all sizes with Florida Indian River fruit selling at 4 to 4.50 per box, about 50 cents below last week. Lemons hold firm at 5 to 5.25 per box, with 360 count at 4.50 and 3.3 for choice. Oranges remain steady with excellent quality, California and Florida quotes noted and Fort Worth convention participation by August Stoerk of the Chicago office.
Chicago notices John F Bicek resumes active business as John F Bicek & Co at 160 162 North Peoria Street on the Randolph market after a year and a half away. He plans to reopen next Monday inviting trade members and others to welcome his return.
E L Brown manager of the Chicago office of the Traffic Adjustment Company returned late last week after holidays in Philadelphia. He also visited the firm's Baltimore office during the trip.
Chicago announces the establishment of the Associated Brokerage Company with offices in Chicago and New York to handle carrot fruit and vegetable accounts on a brokerage basis. Charles G. Taylor will head the Chicago office and Gervais H. Border will oversee the New York operation, both bringing extensive trade knowledge.
Chicago reports no improvement in the sweet potato market with liberal offerings and steady demand. Prices show a slight decline for nearly all varieties, including Jersey and Maryland hampers and Minol Minots Nancy Halls, with quotes ranging from 50 to 135 cents per hamper.
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