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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1924
Page
2
An Irishman questioned as a conscientious objector jokes that he dislikes a country that cannot place a Scot, an Irishman, and a Welshman in its top offices. He cites Sir Douglas Haig, Admiral Beatty, and Lloyd George as examples before noting their nationalities.
Austin Texas July 11. Amounts of produce shipped from Texas in the past week include 4 700 cars of watermelons 263 of 950 cars of tomatoes 13 cars of potatoes 14 cars of onions and 28 cars of mixed vegetables The summary notes an upward trend in tomato prices and sharper price cuts in watermelons after July 4 with prospects for continued gains for Texas Florida and Georgia in watermelon shipments It also highlights the Alberta peach movement from East Texas and the El Paso Pink Meat cantaloupe season and notes interest in the Collin county onion deal watched by North Texas traders.
A Boston ministers meeting heard a negro clergyman repeatedly appeal for aid to his bishop. The bishop warned him against further appeals. He responded with a note declaring, This is not an appeal. It is a report, I have no pants.
Fresh vegetable receipts were broadly liberal in Chicago this week amid moderate demand. Downward price pressure appeared in several lines, except asparagus which saw strong demand and light arrivals. Michigan and Ottawa district boxes sold around 3 to 3.50 per two dozen. beer stock and crates also moved, while other items showed steady to falling prices.
Readable market notes from central Illinois Iowa and nearby regions showing cucumber crates at 1.75 to 2.50 per hamper with many regional prices. head lettuce and iceberg varying around 4 to 5 per crate. green peppers and beans listed with multiple price points. tomatoes demand active while Mississippi movement dwindles. several region totals for stock, crates, hampers and flats.
Pleasant Valley Iowa July 11 Cool rainy weather delays the first graded onion cars from the Pleasant Valley district now expected around July 18 to 20. Yield and quality are seen higher than last year with yellows and reds split about evenly. United Onion Growers will ship about 375 cars under Progressive brand with two color burlap bags. M W Lorch Inc of Chicago handles distribution. Government inspectors will be on site for all cars, marking a first for the district.
Kansas City July 11 The Packer reports peach crop details from Lewiston and other growing districts. Lewiston expects about 100 cars of peaches this year, roughly equal to last year, with the crop at about 75 percent of normal and Elberta varieties dominant. First shipments are planned mid September using standard bushels. Weather conditions influence fruit quality as the season progresses.
Local observers report scarce peaches with minimal local consumption and only about 70 freight cars expected, up from 25 last year. A full crop favors varieties Carman Champion Elberta Smock Salway. shipping runs August 1 to 10, packed mostly in bushel baskets, with thinning practices noted. Some growers report a half normal crop due to hail and cold, delaying shipments.
Chicago July 11. Fruit and produce trade members are invited to inspect the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad facilities for Bertahade freight. A special train leaves LaSalle Street at 12 30 p m for a route via New York Central 43rd Street Chicago Junction Leavitt Street Indiana Harbor Belt Line to Blue Island then Northern terminus, returning to 12th Street around 5 30 p m with luncheon provided. Respond to W H Ward at LaSalle Street Station.
Rusk Texas July 9 1924 to The Packer there will be 50 to 75 cars of Schochler watermelons shipped from this place were only four cars in 1923 the four cars averaging 42 43 45 and 47 pounds No watermelon in the South can match the Schochler melon in size It is a long melon but very thick Palmer Schochler An Agile Shirt A man bought red flannel shirts guaranteed not to shrink He later asked about the guarantee and the salesman noted his wife asked where he got that pink boral necklace Unknown
Milwaukee notes light apples with high demand at 3 7.50, slow cherries from Illinois at 2.50–3.25, steady grapefruits 2.50–4.25, firm lemons 5–6, oranges weak, peaches scarce, Georgia crates 2.25–2.50, Californias 1.25–1.50, pineapples 4–5, strawberries heavy supply at 1.40–1.75, cantaloupes 2.40–2.50, flats 1.10. Vegetables show limited asparagus, beets 0.50–1.60, cabbage 1.25, carrots slow, cauliflower 2–2.50, celery 1.25–2.25, cucumbers quiet 1.50–2.00, green peas 3.50–4.00, lettuce weak, new potatoes 4.25–4.50, spinach 0.75–1.00, string beans 2.00–2.50, tomatoes 2.00–2.76. The Truth Will Out humorous note closes.
Florida carlot shipments show totals for fruits and vegetables up to last Saturday with figures for grapefruit, peppers, tomatoes, and watermelons. The report lists weekly totals, year-ago comparisons, and Thursday week totals, followed by Chicago street notes and brief anecdotes.
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