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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1921
Page
2
The July market report notes volume and price movements for raspberries and blackberries, with moldy stock discounted. Michigan and Illinois stock show mixed prices. blueberries and currants also move, while gooseberries remain slow.
George H Miller resigns from Produce Reporter Company to form the G H Miller Company railroad claim specialists with offices on West Lake Street. He has eight years with Produce Reporter and earlier rail service, bringing wide ties to shippers and claim men. The firm will affiliate with the Fruit Produce Rating Agency and handle claims for publishers of the Guide Book.
Clarence B Williams announced his resignation as man 2 at the Chicago office of the C H Hudson Company in Chicago in July. The notice states Williams will locate in California. Williams previously held a position at the company and made the announcement in the city.
Grand Rapids July 1 The long drought greatly reduced the Michigan pea crop this year. Ten weeks without rain left vines dry and pods short. Canneries closed in areas as crop quality sank and prices stayed low, with fresh picks selling around 3.4 dollars a bushel.
A new scale insect named Iphidiotus populorum was discovered on Smith Hawley’s farm in Summit township, Ludington. Prof R H Pettit of Michigan Agricultural College notes it may be the first in Michigan and one of few in the U S, with swift spread harming ornamental willows and fruit trees. inspectors search nearby Wiley farm for scale attacks.
Grand Rapids July 1 lemon trade dominates wholesale activity amid heat driven demand. Traders curb shipments to two boxes per retailer as many houses report shortages and pricing changes.
Charles L Lowe sales manager for Okanagan United Growers Vernon BC visited Chicago to discuss the apple trade and forecast a good crop. He will proceed to New York and other eastern markets. L V Stewart of L V Stewart Co Laredo TX paused here en route from Eastern markets. George Lasbury secretary treasurer of Albert M Travis Co Pittsburgh PA stopped by for a local trade call.
Michigan farmers report head lettuce shipments peaking with 3000 to 6000 crates daily and favorable returns, while drought threatens remaining yields. Early celery moves strong as late plantings begin. Potatoes drop to 4 a barrel as dealers rush unload to beat Michigan harvest. Pea crops are light with locusts damaging stands and late plantings expected to yield far below average.
Grand Rapids July 1 The huckleberry crop in Michigan has ripened quickly due to a long drought. Production is fairly large but berries are small from dry weather. Peak production was reached this week with crate prices ranging from 3.50 to 4 dollars.
Grand Haven Michigan reports a good early celery harvest with no blight this year, boosting quality. Rail shipments to Chicago and Milwaukee rise daily, while western markets see increasing shipment volume. In Sparta cherries, growers face picker shortages as light yield hits pricing at about 2.50 per 16 quart, and Elmira notes potato season closes with 136 cars shipped though prices and freight hinder movement. Nearby Lake City reports potatoes dumped from Stittsville route as farmers rapidely empty cellars.
Grand Rapids Michigan July 1 vegetable prices rise with hot weather. Strong demand lifts hot house tomatoes from 1.25 to 1.50 a seven pound basket as receipts grow. Wax beans show rapid growth with 18 bushels sold at 36 a bushel. Cauliflower green peppers cucumbers celery plentiful and in demand as outdoor cucumbers expected next week. Market supplied by hothouses and Illinois gardeners.
Caldwell Taaho Tuly IC and F Ol lien, leaders of the Boise Valley Potato Growers Association, argued for immediate emergency railroad rate reductions to aid shippers, warning farmers cannot profit on crops without relief. In Hart Michigan, cherry buyers compete for Grand Rapids and Chicago markets as canneries seek fruit. bids run 6 to 10 cents per pound, with a short crop and early Montmorencies expected.
Boise building permit issued for a new concrete warehouse at an estimated cost of 15000 dollars, replacing the ashes of the former gritty structure. Death notices report E D Allen of Payette, long-time fruit dealer and U S weather observer, passing at home. Cranberry crop prospects show indications of a good yield in the Columbia River district with bogs on both sides promising strong harvest.
Chicago July 1 reports show rising homegrown cabbage supplies alongside external shipments. The larger stock has kept the market easier for medium size crates while large or leafy stock moves slowly. California crates sold for 1.50 to 2.25 per crate. details on other sources limited.
Kept district sold around 1.75 and St. Louis stock brought 1.77 to 2.50. Homegrown stock topped the market at 2.25 to 3.00, with prices reflecting a strong finish in the local stock sale.
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