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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1916
Page
2
Minneapolis June 30 markets report good overall condition but delivery disrupted by a teamsters strike. Grocers sent their own wagons to the market for daily supplies as berry offerings were ample and priced around 3 dollars per 24 quart case. Canaloupes were easier to source with steady arrivals and quality remains good.
Chicago reports a dull citrus market with California Valencia oranges steady at slightly lower prices amid adequate supply. Carlots quoted at 3.25 to 3.75 per box and grapefruit demand fair with carlot prices around 3.25.
Chicago market reports a steady week with liberal supplies and modest demand. Homegrown produce dominates offerings with beans, celery, cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers showing varied prices, Michigan and Florida stock mixed, Texas and Louisiana shipments common, and overall weaker to steady trading.
In Kalamazoo Michigan on June 25 a cloudburst ruptured two dams at Monarch and Bryant mills flooding 26 city blocks and celery fields. South side losses run into thousands though northern areas and higher ground escaped widespread damage. Water lingered 24 to 48 hours. Decatur Michigan reports celery progressing well with acreage similar to last year as spraying continues.
Chicago June 30 report notes McMaster Wit Lace-Mullet joining the Lace-Mall interests as broker with E. Godfrey as manager at Chicago offices of the brokerage company. McMaster, veteran in brokerage, says Chicago trade is friendly and he expects to become a thorough Chicagoan. Godfrey heads to Florida for a Sawyer Godfrey fruit and vegetable venture.
Chicago dispatch reports Fox & Godding receiving the first carload of Louisville district onions. Yellow Danvers onions weighed in at 70 pound sacks after loading at Louisville. Onions sold readily in Chicago with limited supply while Texas stock priced around $2 per crate. Carrots from California arrived in 100 pound sacks fetching about $4 in jobbing channels. Louisiana Creole corn largely moved at $2.50 per sack amid fair demand and supply constraints.
Notes from Elgin butter sales show six lots totaling 715 tubs on call with two lots or 50 pounds sold at 28c. Additional lots of 210 tubs offered at 27c went unsold. Wisconsin cheese markets report slower buying and a desired price drop as warmer weather nears. Dairies expect storage of cheese and cautious trading. Spring Green sold 2,100 Daisies at 14 1/2c. At the Iwmouth board Twins sold 14c, Daisies 41 40, Longhorns 14 1/2c, Young Americas 14c, Squares 16 1/4c.
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