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Newspaper

Chicago Packer

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1915

Page

2

Idaho Apple Crop Estimates From Growers and Shippers

Idaho apple crops vary by district with overall near normal yield. New Plymouth expects 100 cars with clean Jonathan and Rome Beauty fruit. Parma foresees about 30 cars, Emmett about 50 cars, Twin Falls around 200 cars, Weiser about 70 cars, and other points around 100 cars. Varieties include Jonathan, Rome Beauty, Winesap, Ben Davis and more. conditions generally good with improved care noted.

Twin Falls Ida Idaho New Plymouth Canyon County Jonathan Rome Beauty C. M. McB Parma Winesap York Imperial Ben Davis John Emmett Gem County Appie Rome Twin Falls County Gano T. Rr Weiser Washington County Spy Arkansas Akin Jonathan Spur

Detroit United Fruit Auction Company formed in Detroit

Two local fruit auction firms, United Fruit Auction Company and Detroit Fruit Auction, Inc., consolidate into the Detroit United Fruit Auction Company with a $50,000 capital. A charter is filed, officers not yet elected, stockholders from both firms to hold shares, and the first sale in the new regime drew strong attendance amid a spirit of harmony.

Detroit Auctiora Combine Detroit Mich United Fruit Auction Company Detroit Fruit Auction, Inc United The Detroit United Fruit Auction Company

Lemon and orange prices rise over last week in Chicago

Advance 50c per box over tast week’s prices. Chicago July 30 lemon and orange prices ruled a shade higher and demand better. Arrivals of oranges small, inquiry on lemons fair. Mostly California fruit, Valencia oranges in boxes $4 4.50, lemons in boxes $2.50 3. Demand for the very best lemons, bringing 50¢ more than last week, gives dealers hope for a brighter lemon market soon.

Chicago California

Apple shipping trade seeks consignments and advances

Long established bar rel box and bulk apples trade invites shipments this season with liberal advances on consignments from reputable shippers. Thirty six years on South Water street. References to The Packer Chicago banks and commercial agencies. Members of International Apple Shippers Assn and National League of Commission Merchants.

South Water Street the Packer Fort Dearborn National Bank Chicago Savings Bank & Trust Co National Produce Bank The International Apple Shippers’ Assn National League of Commission Merchants Bank Packer A.S. A W.F. J

Apple crop in Utah yields below last year across regions

Utah apple prospects show a statewide crop of about 601000 bushels, 66 percent of normal versus 77 percent ten year average. Reports from Syracuse Layton Clearfield Ray Moab Provo and other points note 20 60 percent and 25 50 percent declines with 8 to 25 car shipments and varied varieties including Jonathan Winesap Rome Beauty Gano and Winter Banana.

Salt Lake Utah Syracuse Davis County Jonathan Missouri Layton Clearfield Ray Moab Grand County John P Iron County Provo Utah County Winesap Rome Beauty Gano Ben Davis Logan Brigham City R. P Delaware Red Ben Davie Pleasant Grove Ogden Roy Tremonton

Prices rise as Missouri melons lead Chicago market

Missouri stock dominates the week’s watermelon arrivals at Chicago with 22 to 30 pound fruit selling from 170 to 250 dollars per car. Receipts were moderate, outside buyers appear, and freight advantages from Missouri shift attention from Georgia and Alabama.

Missouri Chicago Georgia Alabama

New Apples in Fair Demand in Chicago Market

Arrivals of apples remain steady with fair demand for first class receipts in Chicago this week. Wet weather damaged fruit, but no other irregularities appeared. Trade focused on cooking apples with Transparents and Red June among the listed prices, while Duchess Cornels Benoni and Saps of Wine also quoted.

Chicago Duchess Benoni

Poultry Receipts Light at Kansas City

Kansas City market reports light poultry receipts with steady demand. Hens bring 12c, pullets 16-18c, roosters 8c, ducks 10-11c, turkeys 14c and geese 6c per pound, reflecting balanced supply and demand.

Kansas City

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Earl Bros M. Baker Co W. So. Water St Ate Packer Weekly Packer Netin Coyne Eee Ory Coyne Brothers Utau W. S.water St Apple W. E. Urick J. Ellis Slater
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