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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1911
Page
1
Shipper Schaefer reports four cars of onions bought outright by Joynes in Louisville were turned down at Pittsburg due to weak market conditions. Cars stood idle, then sold at a loss of about 300 dollars, with estimates suggesting about 1,000 dollars in experience charges across five cars. Joynes allegedly refused to meet the agreed terms, and market impact remains uncertain as shippers weigh potential demoralization.
This summary compiles scattered market notes on butter and eggs, potatoes, melons, and citrus across Chicago, New York, Kansas City, Indianapolis, and other centers. It notes perjury proceedings in a poultry trust trial, weather effects on trade, ongoing fruit crops in Connecticut and Indiana, and shipping movements, with packing houses and storage reports among the prominent items.
Louisville onion shipper C A Schaeffer visited The Packer man’s office over four cars sold by Joynes to Kentucky buyers via Digby, now Joynes’ representative. Investigation shows weak market conditions and on-track car losses totaling several hundred dollars. Latshaw and Abe Latshaw deny ties to Joynes amid unrelated produce yard chatter. About 6,500 boxes of Bil ly lemons sold with markets about a dollar higher than last week. Verdellig prices $4.50 to $5.97, best. Californing sales mixed with some boxes at $5.25 while poor fruit traded down to $2.50.
New Amsterdam Indiana July 7. Apple grower H Mathers reports a light crop with not more than 600 barrels to ship from the area. Other southern Indiana growers say the season is disappointing overall.
In Chicago July 7 a local egg and packing trade notes heat prompts wearers to abandon pants for kimono style or light dress. Prices for graded eyes and storage packed items shift as receipts and bids are logged. market remains unchanged and steady.
Light receipts and mixed demand for eggs and fresh produce lead to a steady to firm market. Receipts Thursday reached 12 247 with dealers noting heavy arrivals and a paced selling environment. The National Auction House notes rising stock and increasing cases, while overall egg holdings in New York show a significant year over year rise around 100 000 cases.
Reports from growers in Michigan Ohio Tennessee Nevada Missouri Texas and other states describe good fruit outlooks with abundant peaches apples and potatoes. Notes cover potato yields cabbage shipments grape expectations and garden truck in Cedar Springs Sparta and Lowell among others with timing sections for harvests and shipments.
Reports from multiple Ohio celery growers and market outlooks across the state. Includes Marietta vegetable prospects and Aghtabula potato mentions. Notes on cantaloupes near Choudrant and Kentucky grape section. Shipping and trade notes referenced in Cincinnati market context.
California potatoes push prices up as Kansas City trade shows stronger demand for spuds. Market activity short on supply but higher bids support local sellers.
In Chicago on July 7, poultry business was light due to a holiday. Sprin gs advanced to 11c and fowls to 10c. market strengthened Thursday with fowls at 10c and springs at 18c. Receipts were light but steady, roosters up to 10c, ducks and geese varied, and dealers expect easier conditions next week.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the lower court order to try New York butter traders on a storage charge dispute. The report notes wild swings in the butter and fruit markets with large storage costs, refunds, and strong demand for packing stock for tropical shipments as prices move.
New York July 7 reports show holiday trade in dressed poultry was disappointing with orders short of last year. Even out‑of‑town resorts and buyers were slow, amid notes of Vegetables at Hedlands and scattered movements in California fruit and honey crops. Interstate Commerce Commission case and raisin exchange plans are mentioned along with California and Oregon crop notes.
Page 15 and 16 scraps show Wyoming law disputes on rate classifications, Texas orange grove activity, planned apple shows in Colorado and Missouri, poultry pay after four days, and interstate commerce inquiries. Reports mention Rogers Arkansas apples, St. Louis banana trouble, Hutchinson Nas apples, Cincinnati and Missouri potato crop notes, butter exports, and river trips by Frank Cromwell.
In New York on July 7, the poultry trust trial halted Friday at noon as Judge Rosalsky dismissed the jury after minutes. Jacob Rosenbaum, an east side jobber, faced grand jury questions. testimony showed inconsistencies and a tense conference with attorney DeFord and others. The prosecution hinted Rosenbaum could be indicted, ending the immediate session of the trial.
Harvest concerns in Bain and Island areas report potato and onion crops faring poorly with insect and weather damage. Limited harvesters and late-season shipments strain supply. cantaloupes and watermelons expected to improve by early July and August.
Atlantic Incorporated announces Donald Steamsip Co reports capital adjustments from 900 to 1500 and plans a permanent organization with officers elected. The new company will include Dyna, Giorgio, Bruit principals and all Banana Company allies, aiming to operate thirty steamers and compete with United Fruit in U S and Europe.
In Turlock and surrounding counties farmers report dwindling yields and strong demand for melons and cantaloupes. Shipping firms like San Anquin and Livingston handle vast fruit volumes, with Atwater and Gibson Fruit Co. heavily operating. Expected shipments include cantaloupes, watermelons, and sweet potatoes as cold weather damaged some crops.
The report notes a large crop in Atwater, Livingston, Turlock districts with peaches dropping from trees. Prices show 2340 and 820 in local figures as harvest accelerates. Packing houses at TOW and Ceres anticipate shipments from Cineroek and Dengin with plans for early September movement.
Cantaloupe trade in Los Angeles ends the week with 4 20 car lots shipped July 2 and 138 car loads. By July 4 total shipments reach 2 404 cars. From Arizona regions Lamesa and Phoenix areas sent 4% cars by July 3 and July 6. Heavy rains in July may have caused some damage though no serious losses reported. Arizona forecasts 500 to 600 cars for the season.
L M Lyon wire reports Lyon Bros Co in Brawley California that about 30 cars of cantaloupes are shipping daily from the Imperial Valley. Brawley melons are described as the finest, and Lyon Bros Co here have been receiving up to nine cars per day.
July reports indicate Torat ship ments of deciduous fruits to best night markets with 12 cars for first year Light Crop of Good Apples. Williamison X.Y. notes the quality in this section, while stock levels face issues like evaporation and envy among growers.
New York July 1 according to the report of the New York State Fruit Bureau the crop figures for fall apples peaches pears cabbage potatoes and beans are listed by percentage with higher yields noted for apples pears and other crops. The Tun report by counties will be continued on another page in this week’s Packer.
July 7 report from New York notes weaker watermelon demand due to heat, prices drifting from 379 to 175 per crate, and plenty of supply as shippers push stock toward the city. Fresh arrivals around 150 cars showed large accumulations awaiting transport this week.
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