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Newspaper

Chicago Packer

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1912

Page

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Potatoes Look Good Across Kaw Valley Regions

Kansas potato outlook mid June reports favorable growing weather, strong stands, and light bug damage. Acreage matches last year with Early Ohio and Cobbler varieties dominating. expected yields commonly 125 to 150 bushels per acre, with some districts ranging 50 to 150. Harvest and shipping to begin around July 10 across towns including Lawrence, Grantsville, Perry, Williamstown, and Joplin area markets.

Lawrence Kas Dune Kaw Valley Grantsville Perry Williamstown Kus Vile Joy North Lawrence Bus Packer Weekly North Norin Endora Grantville Muncie

Butter Market Strength in New York Supplies

Butter receipts from May 1 to mid June show 308,558 tubs sold against 12,178 a year ago, with weekly totals dipping slightly from last year. The market remains firm with prices around 27 to 28 cents, storage lag, steady firsts, and good packing demand though speculative buying softens near week’s end.

New York Eall

Heavy receipts of hens tighten Chicago poultry market

Chicago reports heavy fowl arrivals last week and again this week with 10 cars Monday and 11 Tuesday. Prices linger around 12 1 4 to 12 1 2 cents as supplies grow, with small springs unsold and heavier birds sought. Roosters, young ducks and geese show price changes. Friday firming on hens to 12 1 2 cents.

Chicago Express

Butter Receipts Weigh In As Prices Harden In Chicago

Butter receipts stay heavy in Chicago with market firming and small price gains in top grades. Extras rise to 25 and extra firsts to 25.4, packing stock at 20. Receipts run around 154,000 packages daily as weather stays favorable and storage activity increases. Sentiment points to continued heavy production and little price relief until late season. Thursday receipts 9,990, Friday steady. 11,639.

Chicago

Cosentino De Cola Fruit Co May Cease Business

Fort Wayne Indiana on June 14 reports the Cosentino De Cola Fruit Co appears to be going out of business. De Cola is said to return to promoting a forward movement using a truck and a rear pushing stance while Cosentino plans to sell moving stock. The potential dissolution could end a deal frequently discussed in The Packer.

Fort Wayne Ind Cosentino de Cola Fruit Co de Cola Cosentino

The Bishop Rambo Anti Trust Case Delays Likely

In Columbia Tennessee on June 14 the Bishop and Rambo anti trust cases are expected to be postponed beyond next week. Attorneys may attend presidential conventions and a postponement is likely. A defense brief could move the cases on a legal technicality directly to the supreme court.

Columbia Tenn Harvey Bishop R. H. Rambo Supreme Court

Michigan Berries Dominate Market With Varied Supplies

Chicago June 14 Michigan remains the main berry supplier with a very active demand. Receipts surged, prices fluctuated from $3 on 24-quart early to $1.00 for 14-quart, with Michigan offerings easing to about $1.15 to $1.40 later. Raspberries, dewberries, and gooseberries appear in smaller lots from Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina, and Georgia, while demand stays steady for high quality Michigan berries.

Chicago Michigan Prives Lowe Prives Wwe Miinvis Kidinie North Georgia North Carolina Ilinois Indiana Illinois

Kessler and Hofacker Quit Wholesale Firm Stumbles

Cincinnati dated report says C Hofacker & Co. shut their doors after selling fixtures. A former partner denies involvement and says he left two weeks ago. Leopold and Kessler owners reportedly fled with unsettled accounts totaling about two thousand dollars. A long list of shippers across multiple states may not receive full returns.

Hofacker Cincinnati C. Hofacker & Co Kessler Wildershort C. Mofacker Newport Af. Leopold A. Kessler H. Leopold Leopold Bradentown Pla Chicago Baldwin County Assn Foley Alu W. D Greenville Ala Wm. Pierce C. Zimmer New Orleans Jas Bottomlee Dayton Tenn J. A. Houston A. Dyer M. Bonora Kenner W. G. Barlow Gatesville Miss Joachine Charles Mike Pignola Nairn Frank Goble North Detroit Mich J. Pizzulato & Sons St Rose Castanzo Gulfport W.T. Willis Williston Miller Howard Long Beach Porter & Stallings Circenville Greenville Independant Truck Growers P. Costanzo M. C. Russell Maysville B. Borne Louis Note J. A. McDowell Pompins T. I Young Tampa Fila M._G. Dukes Windham & Hantwell W. G. Glass Fla W. E. McGowen Cuba J. A. Stringer F. W. Root

Packer's renderas arrest on false pretenses charge

A man named The Packer was arrested on a charge of obtaining under false pretenses. He was released on bond, awaiting trial as reported in Lay Minette. Local vendors in Greenville and nearby areas reported various produce items and traders in the fragmented OCR.

Foley Ain Dane Lay Minette

Oranges Higher At Market Amid Firm Trading

Chicago June 14 Prices for citrus rose as demand stayed active and receipts were solid. Most offerings were good quality with lemons selling from $4 to loads and moving fairly. California grapefruit prices ranged up to 4 per size this week amid better weather and steady trade.

Lee Her& Incline California

Fragmentary Local Notice About Event Details

The readable text hints at a back heavy event or meeting but details are missing. It references a moderator and a general planning context, with no clear date, place, or participants identifiable from the surviving fragments.

Louisville Onion Prospects in Feeble Market Outlook

Fev ille Kentucky growers anticipate a slow onion run with prices likely to stay weak for one to two weeks. Weather delays and grading holdbacks hinder shipments while past weekly rains may help bulb size. Last season opened near 1.15 dollars per bushel for 60 pounds, and shippers are paid by the barrel.

Ille St. Matthews Kentucky

Eggs Firm at New York as Storage Reaches One Million

Reports from Associated Warehouses show 3,626,900 cases of eggs stored nationwide on June 1, with New York holdings exceeding 14,000 more than a year ago. The New York market opened steady, with most sales at 18.5 to 20 cents per dozen, and processors moving stock quickly amid strong demand in the region.

New York USA Iowa Abalyc York Muthente Itand West

Onions Held in Chicago Trade Faces Oversupply

Chicago June 14 The trade notes heavy onion accumulation in the city on track and in storages, with estimates up to 200 cars held by speculators though exact counts vary. Texas shipments are nearly done, with only a few stray cars expected as late crop moves begin around the 20th, forecast at 61 to 80 cars. Prices remain low. dealers show reluctance to move stock, fearing local price rises could draw in rivals. Yellow Nemidas brings $ per crate, Crystal Wax around 3 to 1.10 for crates. no stable price for straight cars.

Chicago Sone Texas Helen Borhood Yellow Nermidas

Potato Market Rebounds On Lighter Receipts In Chicago

Following a weak close last week, Chicago potato prices rose as lighter receipts pushed old stock to about 1.25 dollars and southern new stock to 1.65. Virginia barrels fetch 4 to 4.25 dollars, North Carolina 3.25 to 4. A week of mixed receipts saw old stock reach 1.20 dollars and new stock steady near 1.25 to 1.45, with early new shipments 12 cars.

Chicago Duesday Virginia North Carolina

Industrial Market Update On Fresh Produce Prices

Chicago price report notes little change in overall levels while demand remains constructive for a steady week. Fresh produce shows variable quality and large arrivals with weather dampening some items, including carrots and potatoes, as shipments and storage activity continue.

Poultry Market Review From New York June Week

Dated June 14, the New York dressed poultry market shows a steady tone with quiet trading. Fresh killed fowls bring 14 to 14 1/2 cents. turkeys steady. western-dry picked chicks 30 to 31 cents, scalded 28 to 29 cents. old roosters 10 to 11 cents. Frozen poultry fair demand, live poultry unsettled late week, broilers 30 to 33 cents nearby, ducks 12 cents, geese 9 to 10 cents, pigeons 0.5 to 1 cent per pair.

New York Broilers

Temple Peaches Arrive Early in Bell County Market

Temple Texas notes Peaches ripening with first of season market sale. Tempe area reports the Bell County peach crop this year is the best in years. Early varieties promise flavorful fruit and robust quantities for buyers.

Temple Tex Tempe Frell County Bell County

Alto Tomatoes Move from Alto Texas June 14

First car of fancy East Tejas tomatoes of the season left Alto. It was handled by UW. H. Berrymin and sold to T. H. Peppers representing Centerfield, Woolfolk & Clore of Chicago.

Alto Tex Tejas UW. H. Berrymin T. H. Peppers Centerfield Woolfolk & Clore Chicago

News In The Packer This Week

Fragmented weekly packer market notes with scattered items on butter moisture cabbage crops berry yields peach and potato markets across Milwaukee Chicago Detroit and New York. Mentions include Texas Elberta peaches Beaumont truckers San Antonio wool market and onions shipments.

S. J. Verhalen Beaumont Luriingen San Antonio

Fruit Market News Across Cities and States

A sweeping roundup details vegetable fruit and market movements in cities from Pittsburg and New York to Kansas City and Denver. It notes crops like peaches in Columbia Tennessee and Florida conditions, with references to traders Roylance Buckmaster Hall and Bryson, plus street notes from Jacksonville and Cleveland markets.

Pittsburg H. S._Crumble W. M. Roylance Baltimore D. ¢. Hall W. Buckmaster Columbia, Tenn Boston Connecticut George Cole Carl Zinn New York Cleveand Canon City Col

Cantaloupe Crop Slows As Weather Delays Shipments

Peculiar weather conditions slow Imperial Valley cantaloupe shipments. Through mid June the average daily carload rate stands far below last year, with 11 to 40 cars daily versus 40 to 120 previously. Heat, cool nights, and late blossoms push the crop materializing into a shorter supply. The Western Cantaloupe Exchange reports 2,000 to 3,000 fewer cars than expected, while buyers and growers watch prices rise and quality improve for consumer satisfaction.

E. A. Cullens Pacific Wrust Express Board of Managers Lyon-Coggins Exchange Wagner Chicago Lanham Weaver Friedheim Alex Strachan L. M. Lyon 5. Y United States Canada

Senate Against Court Abolishment Moves to End Commerce Court

Washington June 14 Senate votes against an amendment to fund and preserve the Commerce court after a Supreme Court ruling gave the Interstate Commerce Commission exclusive jurisdiction over federal rate law administration. Both houses now align on abolishing the court, with only the president’s signature needed to end the tribunal.

Commerce Court Washington, D. C United States Supreme Court Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Senate House of Representatives

Kaplan's Poor Memory in Bankruptcy Case

Chicago June 14 Judge Landis pressed M Kaplan on memory lapses in his bankruptcy case. Kaplan admitted uncertainty about his cash on hand and memory gaps while creditors' attorney questioned him. A salesman Sachs testified memory failures emerged, and the hearing was reset to June 19 with orders to bring key staff.

Chicago M. Kaplan Sachs Kaplan

California cantaloupes rise as Chicago market firmens

In Chicago on June 14 cantaloupes sold higher after a late-week decline. California standards reached $4 for best stock, while Mexican cantaloupes and standards traded from $2.50 to $5. Receipts were moderate and demand was active as sellers offered high quality fruit. Shippers favor California cantaloupes for filling out-of-town orders due to superior condition.

Chicago California Spa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lawrence, Kas isiMe Kessler & Hofacker Jadishes Eivany Laas Fenderalsson Folsom Abd Gore Atil the Packer Louisville ONION Fev Fe Shipare Potato Market TSA Carluts Poultry Alto Tomatoes Packer Crawfurd Newark Humbo Uur Uc Mt Polis D. Fletcher Minneapolis Dallas Market News Wisconsin C. A. Mills Jpousebox South Dakota Milwaukee Columbus Wheeling Ft. Valley Buffalo Market News P. Ring Connally Memphis GOH Powell Wm M. Roylance Co Descalzs Fruit Co South Sum Antonio Rade Abe Kassel Pittsburge Chapman Frost New York State Exmore Frank H. Buck Kansas City Denver Sanford Pia Leesburg Delray Hastings Dr. Lewis Florida Jacksonville Columbia. Tenn E.R. Bryson Cleveland Nashville Covington Anderson Ozark Ark Missouri Grand Valley Greeley Edwardsville St. Louis Wilmer Oregon Red River Valley Georgia Peaches Con R. H. Pennington & Co Theo Imperial Valley
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