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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1915
Page
2
Detroit market reports heavy trade across all produce lines with berries at peak and cherries in large supply. Prices steady to soft as fruit quality remains good and demand remains adequate. butter price declines with a weak market while cheese and live poultry hold steady or weaken.
A letter from Woldert Grocery Company to Jess Slater praises the Slater fruit and produce firm for prompt service and excellent sales of peaches. Woldert’s W. E. Urick notes advantages like a prominent location, experienced salesmen, established trade, and proper facilities enabling strong sales.
Paducah July 23 There is a big local tomato crop and R H Pennington Co begins shipping carloads. The first car left Saturday and O M Seltz manager says conditions will likely allow shipping of more cars this season.
Ludington Michigan July 23 The John A Eck Company Chicago will distribute the Mason County Fruit and Produce Exchange formed by local growers. Early apples move with peaches starting September 1. Packing house with grading and branding under Blue Band Fruit, direct loading to cars via a siding. Officers include J J Hank president Theodore Irwin VP Martin Abraham manager. Other notes report large peach and cherry crops in Hart and Mears areas, with varying yields for apples, plums, pears, and potatoes.
Chicago reports a quiet onion market with Kentucky stock selling from 35 to 65 cents per sack based on quality. Home grown onions fetch about 50 cents a sack, while Iowa onions move but at higher prices elsewhere. Iowa stock is reportedly strong and up to standard.
Cadillac Michigan July 22 news reports a new cucumber crop expanding in Wexford County. Growers see potential for strong yields and market demand as the industry develops locally.
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