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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1938
Page
2
DeLoach Brothers Produce Company reports a successful season after shipping Triumph potatoes from Jackson Tennessee. The firm pioneered Triumph cultivation in the area and plans larger acreage next year, marketing through Albert Miller & Co of Chicago.
Gus Moranz joins Edward H. Anderson & Co. in Chicago on July 1 after 17 years in the potato trade with various firms. He becomes a salesman handling local and outside trade as the firm emphasizes potatoes, cabbage and onions with a focus on potato sales. The company notes strong business since last September exceeding expectations.
Watermelons remained abundant in Chicago with slow movement and quiet inquiry. Quoted prices show Georgia and Alabama arrivals with 28 to 30 pound averages at 40 to 45 cents, 34 to 36 pound ranges at 45 to 60 cents, and lighter 20 to 26 pound lots at 25 to 35 cents.
Frank A Kavanagh son of W H J Kavanagh and Miss Beryl Cassidy were married last Saturday at St Sta s church Broadway and Catalpa streets. After the ceremony they left for a two week honeymoon and will reside at 6319 Artesian street on return. The piece notes that best news sometimes lies in advertisements.
Miss May Mitchell of the W. H. Ferrell Company recovered from April operation and returned to work. E. L. Topper of the Lake Placid Land Company visited Twin Cities. Harold White of W. A. White Brokerage Company left for Bayfield Wisconsin for the strawberry market. The Sparta Warren deal to finish this week. Excelsior strawberries to finish this week. raspberries to start after July 4 and a strong crop expected. Raspberry festival at Hopkins July 17 expected peak. Midwestern cities receive bulk of supplies not marketed locally. Elmer Johnson returned from Shrine convention in California. Hopkins to fish North Shore later this week. William Eisenberg joins Morris Fruit & Produce Company, formerly with Minnesota Fruit & Produce. John A. Whaley and Clarence Johnson left for Crookston for Minnesota Red River Valley Improvement Association meeting. Potato growers met at Princeton Minnesota and Grand Forks North Dakota on potato control program. Most operators favor continuing the program.
J F Dezauche and Son and a party of 11 company employees traveled from Opelousas to St Louis Chicago and on to Detroit Buffalo Cleveland Cincinnati Indianapolis Louisville and Toronto for a vacation and educational tour. Nine staff members accompanied Dezauche and his son with plans to buy six new trucks in Detroit. The firm ships Louisiana Porto Rican sweet potatoes cabbage and other vegetables under brands Red Bird Golden Glow and La Belle de La Louisiane.
In Blanchard Michigan on July 1 Mrs Lewis Crawford widow received help from friends and neighbors who planted ten acres of potatoes in 90 minutes. The field was prepared after the sudden death of her husband Mr Crawford and two days after his funeral the community gathered to assist.
In Chicago on July first the onion market showed moderate offerings and fairly good inquiry. Prices for California No 1 yellow onions in 50 pound sacks ranged from 1.25 to 1.50 dollars, with a steady to firm tone observed.
Chicago July 1 In its June 18 issue The Packer published a letter by H B Tubb of the National Potato Association to Secretary Cordell Hull regarding white potatoes and a proposed Canada trade agreement. Harry C Hawkins replies for Hull detailing careful study, hearings, and potential changes to duties while stressing benefits of trade agreements for agriculture and workers.
Chicago July 1 last Friday the first straight car of Georgia Elberta peaches to arrive here this season was received by the T. Fish Company. The car was shipped by Martin Shealy of Oglethorpe Georgia. Leonard Fish said it was the first car of Elbertas shipped from Georgia this year. He had just returned from a trip to the peach sections of Georgia and stated the Elbertas are developing well with good size color and prospects for a fine crop.
Chicago moves to reduce wholesale food establishment license rates retroactive to May 1 after talks led by George Bredenen and South Water Market officials. The amended schedule, to take effect around July 15, scales fees by the number of people employed, ranging from 25 dollars for up to six workers to 900 dollars for more than 400 workers.
William L. Wagner, secretary of the United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association, outlines proposed freight charges for crate ice and top ice in shipments of crate iced vegetables. He notes support from Pacific Coast and Inter-Mountain interests and argues for charges based on ice haulage factors rather than car body damage or accounting surcharges.
Frosted Foods General Foods Birdseye reports a drive for more retail outlets, expanding in the middle west from 3,000 to 4,500 by year end, with a 79 percent distribution gain. A Newfoundland fish plant will be built with government aid, and a Great Britain subsidiary is formed to license processing. California peach boxes may shrink from 19.5 to 17.5 inches length, affecting freight and loading. Canada may ban the new box as irregular.
George D. Carter of Alamosa Colorado shipper of peas lettuce and potatoes was visiting the Chicago trade this week on an eastward trip. He noted favorable outlook for San Luis valley crops with good acreage weather and satisfactory conditions. Peas and lettuce were expected to move around July 20 and cauliflower around August 5 to 10.
Robert L Harrison died after a three week illness in Chicago. He served 30 years with the Chicago Surface Lines and was traffic manager for C. H. Weaver & Co. Funeral services were held at Our Lady of Mercy church with interment in All Saints cemetery. Survived by widow, two sons Robert L Jr and Charles E, four brothers and a sister.
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