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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1911
Page
1
In Chicago this week egg receipts are heavy and largely broken or frozen, with undergrades declining slightly. Prices show little change, but Minnesota and Iowa stock move at various bids. Discrimination charges loom as Chicago Butter and Egg board protests proposed rate hikes on carlot shipments, arguing unfair treatment of small shippers.
A committee appointed by the board appeared at the Milwaukee meeting of rate men this week. No arguments have been made yet. It is likely the matter will be taken up early next week and the general sentiment is that the proposed advance in rates on small shipments will be dropped.
In New York during July eggs from April and May move slowly for the fancy trade while stock drains for the limited market. Prices range 10 to 18 cents with poor stock dominating and some shipments failing to move even at 11 to 13 cents. Receipts since March total 2,906,265 cases versus 2,516,824 last year. last week 88,156 cases versus 108,801 prior year. Fresh firsts sold around 18 to 21 cents. overall market heavy, storage used for poor stock, and traders seek better grades amid hot weather and high arrivals.
Chicago July 14 Poultry market remained in good shape with liberal offerings through the week. Prices held steady as dealers cleared daily loads despite some reductions in fowls by half a cent. Revisions were noted in car lots and overall activity stayed robust.
Chicago dealers expect a light creamery butter make across the western territory due to dry weather harming pasturage. Receipts hold near seasonal averages with 15,000 tubs daily, while prices remain steady though some fear higher costs. Kansas City egg market shows firm tone but deteriorating quality with some shipments as losses and varied bids throughout the week.
Grundy Centre Iowa reports potato prospects improving after last week’s rains. Harvest King and Rural New York varieties could yield 150 to 200 bushels per acre, with 300 to 350 cars expected for shipment late August to early September. Early crop deemed a failure. local supply sufficient for consumption. Wellsburg notes 50 percent of normal acreage, 75 cars expected, bulk shipment in ears 300 to 650 bushels. Reinbeck forecasts very light overall. 25 cars, normal yields at other points. Morrison and Holland benefited by rains. Packer Bulletin to publish grower details next week.
Cantaloupes in the Morley Missouri area are seriously shortened by drought though about 25 carloads may be moved starting July 15 to 18. Watermelons in Morley and Blodgett meet standard while crops at Clarkton Campbell and Maiden exceed usual. An estimated 2,500 cars will be shipped from these points, movement starting July 25.
Gardiner Massachusetts July 14 P Frank Putrificata fruit dealer was arrested last week on the complaint of Aronson and Co Worcester fruit dealers and charged with fraudulently obtaining goods. It is alleged he made a false statement to obtain credit.
It argues that railroad financial powers control express companies and that express firms exist mainly to siphon extra profits for money barons, presenting a critical view of corporate dominance in transportation.
In New York at 193 Reade street Dyson Bradley, linked to A. D. Bradley & Co., operates a produce business with Jacobs Bros. Inquiry shows Bradley, with a long record of arrests and a Detroit fraud conviction, previously worked at John Blackburn and elsewhere. He has circulated circulars to shippers in New Jersey Maryland Delaware and other states over the past weeks.
Chicago July 14 vegetable trade remains very busy with strong demand and steady prices. Cucumbers caused oversupply and pressured prices while Illinois half-bushel baskets sold at 25 cents and home grown boxes at 40 to 50 cents. Michigan hothouse tomatoes sold up to 1.10 per 8 pound basket and beans showed heavy receipts with mixed demand. Lettuce prices held for eastern hampers but poor stock had no sale. homegrown lettuce inferior with rotten heads.
Shipments of cantaloupes to date reach 2 437 cars from Imperial valley with Mesa Arizona at 150 cars and Moapa Nevada at 2 cars.
In Kunsax City Kansas City on July 14 the butter market remained firm as packing stock showed strong demand. Activity included a half cent advance for packing stock on Monday with offers at 18 and bids at 17.5 percent, and Chicago bids at 11 percent. Small lots traded around 17.5 to 18 cents here, with 100 barrels offered at 20 cents in Chicago and 11.5 percent bids. Thursday saw additional small offerings at 18 cents with 17 1/2 percent bids, and Friday 15 barrels offered at 18 1/2 cents with 17 percent bids.
U S average potato crop for July 1 drops to the lowest in twenty two years as drought hits South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma. Prof N C Murray of the crop reporting board notes hot dry weather harmed June conditions with price gains and reduced acreage. Estimated 1911 potato yield 285,541,500 bushels. 1910 was 38,811,000 bushels. overall crop conditions index 76.0 with price about 4.2 cents a bushel on July 1.
Pittsburg Kansas July 14 Willi s car e Harper who led a disastrous bankruptcy involves farm operations in the Harper bankruptcy case with a hearing August 14 in Fort Scott before special master C E Cory to receive evidence for discharge. Final discharge hearing will occur in Topeka in the early fall. The Harper failure impacted trade and shipments across Kaw Valley.
Geo F. Minrichi of New York sues United States Packing Co in Chicago for alleged overcharges on poultry shipments from June to January. The suit claims total overcharges of $000 with a stated collectable amount of $1,600.
In New York on July 14 shipments show Porto Rico pines totaling 12 100 crates and Havanas 7 700. Prices edged about half a cent higher than last week with strong demand for large green sizes. Ripe fruit dominated offerings while eighteenes sold from 2 to 2 1/20 dollars and other sizes ranged to 3 9/10 dollars. Porto Ricans 4 1/2 to 4 1/2s and Havana 24s and 3s sold at 2.05 to 3.40 dollars. Thirty sixes and 42s priced 1.45 to 2.75 dollars.
Fire destroyed two large packing houses near Riverside California last week. The Sharpe packing house owned by Get Prost burned first. it was unoccupied and valued at about 2500 with partial insurance. The Arlington Heights Fruit Packing was also burned. the full crew was present but could not save it. Insurance covered the loss and rebuilding is planned at once.
The load of fragmented notes covers fruit and vegetable markets across Chicago New York and other cities with reports on butter eggs potatoes melons cantaloupes and citrus. It mentions indictments and bankruptcies in Harper and various shipping and rail issues. Industrial and farm notes include crop outlooks from Wisconsin Utah California Indiana and Florida along with market conditions in St Louis Boston Pittsburgh and Columbus.
California orange market remained strong with prices opening higher and climbing through the week. Valencias sold up to 36.50, good fruit 4.50, ordinary stock 32 to 33.75, lemons ranged 4.50 to 5.90 for good stock. Colorado and Imperial Valley reports mention coloring issues and growth prospects with heavy crop in well-kept groves and poorer outcomes in neglected ones. Market notes list related fruit shipments and industry items across Pacific Coast auctions, coachella crops, and regional canneries.
Measured start as Truh Manager Bowes presents first package sold with sales to run Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. Chicago July 14 a crowded audience gathered for opening of new motion rooms and auction at West Fruit Mouse of the Illinois Central railway foot of Water street. First sale featured tragedy prunes and Pioneer Fruit Die stock with prices around $1 to $2.25, peaches, plums and pears selling up to $5.40. Sales will shift to Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays with a Northwestern auction room schedule on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Officials say open auction aims to boost decuciouis fruit traffic and increase carloads handled, with expected total near 4000 cars this season.
Dealers express optimism about a new auction plan aiding selling and shipping of fruits. The Packer notes support from street traders and market figures, highlighting enthusiasm for enhanced distribution and promotion under the revised auction structure.
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