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Newspaper

Chicago Packer

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1912

Page

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Kneibes causes trouble in Chicago and Miami sales

Chicago July 12 Kneibes a former Chicago operator now in Florida faced shipper complaints as he solicited tomato shipments for various firms and prices. The Shafton Co and others said they overcharged on a Kingsford deal and that Kneibes promised commissions in Florida. The man is back at 13 South Water Street, involved in disputed tomato sales and alleged misrepresentations with multiple parties. In Cincinnati area, Elberta peach movement expanded with 7 000 cars likely and mixed market results across Ohio river markets.

Chicago Kneibes Florida K. Goodrich Knei Miami Goodrihliv P.&. Parks Knefbes W. C N. K Goodrich Shafton Coowas J. K. Matthews Ft. Levderdle Shafton Co N. J. Goodrich P. S. Parks Park Consignee HET Packer Michigan Knelches South Water Street No. 13

Packing House Week Climate News and Market Notes

A condensed historical page item listing weekly market notices across the United States. Includes notes on eggs poultry butter vegetables and various fruit crops from Chicago to New York and Kansas City with regional trade updates, street notes, railroad rates, and market activity. It mentions teams and firms like Denney & Co and Cunningham and cites crop conditions in multiple states.

Kansas New York Chicago United States Cincinnati Texas Elgin Luther Midh Green River Utch Texas Onion Louisiana Memphis A. ER. T Roy Quinn Denney &Co C. M. Chaney Kansas City Apples Peoria Til Decatur Ark Indianapolis Indiana Detroit Florida Jacksonville Street Fort Worth Houston Galveston San Antonio Beaumont Bonita Tex Parkersburg W. Va Tip Top Lexi Seattle Philadelphia Wenatchee Campbell City Cal Boston Boston Street F. Mangels Maurice A. Lippmann Sanford New Florida Railroad National League Denver St. Joseph Waverly Wathena Kas Coin Missouri Poultry Wealth St. Louis Dallas California Veaver Points

Cantaloupes See Strong Demand and Mixed Quality

California receipts remain lighter yet abundant, with hot weather fueling active demand and higher prices. Overripe stock hurts margins as packed fruit sells lower while standards and jumbo melons rise to about 2.75 dollars and $3 in late week trading. Carolina and Georgia shipments expected may not match California prices.

Unicago California Carolinas Georgia Californias

Potatoes Move in Kaw Valley and American Bottoms

Kansas City July 12 The movement of Kaw valley potatoes was light until late in the week. Prices declined as demand was indifferent. best stock sold 50 to 60 cents per bushel in carlots. Yield estimated 1100 to 1200 cars. American Bottoms carlot shipments from St Louis are light with prices 65 to 75 cents per bushel, curtailing original carlot estimates to about 300 cars.

Kansas City Kaw Valley Orrick Texas St. Louis

Potatoes firmer at Chicago despite expectations

Chicago reports a firmer potato market with an unexpected advance in prices amid lighter receipts. Demand held steady despite warm weather while outside inquiry remained nominal. Southwest and Virginian stocks fluctuated, Jersey imports looming, and operators expect price cuts as home grown spuds flood outside markets.

Chicago Virginian Kaw Valley Virginia Southwest

Peach Market Fluctuations Reported Across Regions

The report notes mixed peach shipments with strong demand in some markets and slack offerings in others. Ohio and Georgia receipts rose, with Elberton and Indiana points cited for deliveries around mid-July. Prices varied from about 1.25 dollars per bushel in identified markets to higher rates for premium fruit, while overall receipts grew and analysts expected continued activity in the following week.

Tomato Shipping Slow in Jacksonville Texas

Low tomato prices keep shipments down in Jacksonville Texas with track sales nearly halted. A. Y. Shoemaker and a few others continue limited shipping. growers consider next season amid market woes. One wrecked tomato train near Athens last week caused about $1,000 loss. M. W. Morris honored by buyers for his role in tomato and early peach dealings.

Jacksonville Tex Itd Elberta A. Y. Shoemaker M. W. Morris

Lemons and Oranges Markets and Government Case Update

Hot weather boosts lemon demand in Chicago with California stock selling up to 4.50 a carload fancy and 3.25 to 3.50 for choice. Many inferior lemons due to frost linger, keeping prices below last year’s highs. outlook improves if heat continues. Oranges weaken slightly with Navels 3 to 3.15, Valencias 3.35 to 3.65, Mediterranean Sweets 2.75 to 3. receipts moderate. Government butter and egg board case to resume Tuesday with multiple witnesses. New apples arrive heated. demand light but better than last week. Two-thirds bushel boxes 40–75c, barrel stock 2.50, windfalls and No 2 stock as low as 1 per barrel.

Chicago California Butter and Egg Board

Eggs Turn Poor in Market Decline and Weather Cited

Chicago and New York reports show egg receipts for the week ending last Saturday at 88,725 in New York and 2,887,665 year over year. Weather kept quality up but prices edged down with extras around 22 cents and ordinary grades near 18 to 19 cents, while heated stock sold lower.

New York Eges Iowa Indiana

Potato Crop Report Shows Large Area Drop in 1922

Washington July 12 Following is the Department of Agriculture detailed report on the potato crop by states. The area planted this year is about 2 689 000 acres, compared with 4 615 000 acres last year. Indicated yield per acre 94.5 bushels, vs 80.9 last year and 96.8 average. Estimated total production 852 000 000 bushels, down from 4 737 000 000 last year and 42 000 000 in 1920.

Washington, D. C aAgriculture Stiles Department of Agriculture

Poultry Market Receipts In New York Week Of July

Dressed poultry receipts in New York show light to moderate trading. Prices varied for different cuts and regions with fowls around 14 to 16 cents, dry packed boxes 15 to 16 cents, broilers moderate supply, fancy Philadelphia squab broilers 60 to 70 cents, nearby 26 to 30 cents, western 26 cents. Frozen poultry steady with overall quiet demand. Roasting chickens 20 to 24 cents, fowls 1 to 2, turkeys 21 cents cleaned, western broilers 24 cents, southern fowls 10 to 12 cents, geese 10 cents, ducks 10 to 13 cents.

New Wilge

Butter Market Report in New York July Heat

Receipts of butter from May 1 to last Saturday totaled 614206 pans, up from 380284 a year ago. Week ending last Saturday saw 72857 stock in hand and 54972 receipts. Early week prices steady near five, with extras 27 to 2714e. Demand cooled as stock moved to cold storage, while buyers remained cautious about immediate use amid intense heat in New York City.

New York New York City

Butter Market Steady Amid Heat and Sparse Demand

Trade reports show strong demand for butter at 26 to 26 1 2 cents and steady sales across all lower grades. High temperatures affected quality in some lots while others remained unaffected. A market report notes Wednesday activity and Friday sales of 41 tubs of extras at about 27 1 4 cents, with the week closing steady.

Muon Exchange

Peach auction plans spark Georgia fruit row

A sensational report claims John D. Cunningham pushes an auction scheme via the California Fruit Growers' Exchange to solve peach marketing woes. It cites Cincinnati plans, a Badmann Block office in Atlanta, and a freight-house start next week, with Cunningham touting pre cooling devices and stock offers while telephones face unpaid bills.

Atlanta John D. Cunningham American Fruit Union John D California Fruit Growers’ Exchange Peach World Cincinnati Union The Badmann Main Street Mark Simonton Simonton California Fruit Growers Exchange of Peach Mr. Shnonton Atlanta Constitution Georgia Cun_ ningham Cunningham

Subpoenas Served to Butter and Egg Board Members

Subpoenas were issued to nine members of the butter and egg board in Chicago to appear before Master in Chancery Morrison on July 16 and testify in a government civil suit seeking an injunction to stop the board from fixing butter and egg prices. Named summonsed include Geo Kinn PF Clege Arthur Weaver E O Williams Dan Coyne T Gallagher W F Cadyer Max Lesser man and J Calkwell.

Chicago Butter and Egg Board Master In Chancery Morrison Geo. Kinn. PF

Vegetables Still Quiet as Chicago Receipts Satisfy

Chicago market shows steady but quiet week with homegrown stock dominating receipts. Tomatoes sold well but interior stock weaker. beans, lettuce, spinach and cauliflower plentiful and in good condition. boxes of homegrown produce brought modest prices.

Chicago Wsal

Higher Rates For Poultry Etc

Chicago July 12 A big protest rose to a railroad plan to change classifications of butter eggs and poultry causing rate increases. The issue will be raised before the Central Freight Assn Tuesday with produce groups opposing the change noting long standing discrimination as rates on poultry and eggs remain higher than other farm products already cut 25 to 15 percent.

Chicago Central Freight Assn

Potatoes Move Active Across St Matthews Loads

The cadet movement of potatoes from St Matthews and nearby loading stations stayed active this week. Growers were paid about $1.73 per barrel while shippers quoted 70 to 72 cents per bushel sack ed early in the week.

St. Matthews Matthews

Kaplan Case Hearing In Chicago Reveals Unaccounted Funds

Testimony in the Kaplan bankruptcy case heard Wednesday shows Kaplan failed to make bank deposits since April 23 and had about $3,000 unaccounted for between then and the failure. Miss Jinklestein, former Kaplan bookkeeper now with Kaplan Gros, was further questioned. Creditors attorneys highlighted points likely to aid their case. Ben Kaplan, the bankrupt’s son, was examined regarding Kaplan Bros, the new venture formed after the failure.

Kaplan Case Chicago Lly Jin Packer Jinklestein Kaplan Gros Ben Kaplan Kaplan Bros

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