Chicago Hay Market Prim Primed Prices and Demand
Chicago hay prices held firm this week with steady to slightly higher bids. Receivers and local buyers consumed hay heavily, while outside demand remained fair. Timothy quoted at 17 18 dollars, No 1 15 50 to 16, No 2 14 14 50, light clover 14 50 15, No 1 clover 15 to 15. The upland prairie sold 15 16, No 1 12 14, No 2 10 11, marsh feeding 9 10. Alfalfa demand strong but offerings limited, choice 18 18 50, No 1 17 17 50, No 2 13 16. Florida strawberries in Chicago moved slowly at 30 cents per quart, extra fancy up to 4 cents, quality blamed on recent freezes. Trade active later in week. good stock up to 60 cents.
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Timothy
Marsh
Florida
Vegetables in Chicago Prices and Scarcity Update
Chicago January 22 vegetables moved in a steady manner with firm demand for fancy stock. Cucumbers scarce with Boston boxes up to 10 dollars. Cuban tomatoes 2.50 to 3 per package, 4 repacked. lettuce and celery held firm though inferior lots common. California cases 1.75, Michigan celery 7 to 9 cents per bunch, hot house pie plant Detroit 60 to 65 cents per bunch.
Onion set market steady in Chicago with strong demand
Onion set prices held near prior levels as buyers from the southern trade and some northern buyers showed steady buying. Whites about 1.40 per bushel and horns around 1.15. Reports indicate stock remains good and quality excellent. A large damaged block from R F Leesley & Co Berissin Ill will be marketed by an insurer, details unclear.
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R. F. Leesley & Co
Berissin
Ill
aRer Iy
Insurance Company
Poultry and Egg Dealers Form Broad Indiana Co op
Marion Indiana January 22 A new statewide poultry and egg shippers association replaces secret sessions and invites all in the business to join. Officers elected include KR Rt Ragan president and Charles J Grant secretary. First meeting planned at Claypool hotel Indianapolis February 23 24 with banquet and program for all producers. Also Illinois meeting context noted to align schedules. Michigan Creamery Resumes Operations reports the Fillmore Creamery in Holland Michigan reopening after closure due to foot and mouth concerns and resumes today.
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American Dairy Company
Indianapolis
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Kokomo
Ind
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Fort Branch
Grant
Claypool
Decatur
Mich
Holland, Mich
Fillmore
W. R. Marper
Michigan State Sanitary Livestock Commission
Chicago Citrus Market Sees Uptick in Prices This Week
Chicago reports improved citrus trade with higher prices across the board. Navels hold at 2.15 to 2.40 per box, Florida oranges 2.00 to 2.25, grapefruit 2.05 to 2.10, lemons rising to 2.50 to 2.75 as receipts fall and demand grows, with carlot sales around auction prices 2.30 to 2.40.
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Florida
California
Bushel baskets gain favor in fruit shipping
Burlington Iowa January 22. B A Flouring president of Burlington Basket Company notes rising use of bushel baskets for shipping fruits and vegetables. A Washington fruit shipping manager reports western growers adopting baskets for peaches citing lower prep costs offset by slight extra loading expense. Repeat orders persist at 90 cents f o b shipping station.
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Burlington Basket Company
Washington
California
Colorado
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Elgin Butter Sales Report From Weekly Market
Elgin Til January 22 sales of creamery extras were 30c, two cents below last week. At Saturday’s Elgin board meeting eight lots totaling 331 tubes were offered, seven lots totaling 181 tubs sold at 20c, one lot of 150 tubs withdrawn. Bids ranged from 28 to 300.
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Til
Elgin Board
Onions Slower Market Develops Weaker Tone in Chicago
In Chicago on January 22 the onion market showed a weaker tone with sales at lower prices. Indiana reds and yellows moved at 1.25 to 1.30 per 100 pounds at loading stations. Mild weather earlier this month is blamed for the softer market, though operators expect a temporary reaction and a firmer basis soon. Some traders sold freely at current prices while most aim to restrain movement to maintain lower values until demand strengthens.
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Chicago
Indiana
Fuhure
Domestic Troubles Hit Chicago Egg Butter Firm
Chicago January 22 news reports the Golden Egg and Butter Company of Chicago failed to meet obligations, owing about 7000 dollars, with roughly 3000 due to local egg operators. The small West Madison Street retailer, run by P. J. Moore and his wife, faced creditors after family troubles. A butter and egg expert now runs the firm to maximize recovery.
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Golden Egg and Butter Company
Madison Street
P. J. Moore
Haseen
Apple Market Steady in Chicago With Slight Offerings Rise
Chicago apple market shows no change from last week with steady demand. Greenings fair quality, Baldwins limited, Golden Delicious scarce. fancy stocks $2.50 2.75 per barrel. No. 2 apples to peddlers about $1.50 1.65. Sweet potato market oversupplied. Jersey humpers $1.50, Delaware $1.30 1.40, Illinois 1. Alabama hangers slow at 60 80c.
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Fancy Spies
Ben Davis
Kings
Greenings
Jersey
Delaware
Illinois
Alabama
Miller & Co Win ICC Case Over Apple Freight
Albert Miller and Co of Chicago won an Interstate Commerce Commission decision against the Wabash Railroad overcharges on a shipment of apples from Carrollton Missouri to Grand Rapids Wisconsin. A rate of 45 cents per 100 pounds was charged versus a claimed 27 cents. The commission upheld the higher rate and withheld reparation pending further proof from the complainants.
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Washington, D. C
aAlbert Miller& Co
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wabash Railroad
Carrollton
Grand Rapids
Wis
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