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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1923
Page
2
Booneville Ind June 15 county authorities report a short fruit crop for the season. Apples and peaches scarce and few cherries expected. Strawberry crop was fair and now in full harvest.
June 15 Tipton reports indicate Myron Miller a local grower predicts only half a crop of peaches this year. Pears and plums are expected good with grapes reduced and raspberries and blackberries plentiful. Kendallville June 16 notes large cherry crop statewide in years.
A circular by the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association notes that inspection privileges allow buyers to verify order compliance but do not grant an unconditional right to reject goods. The sale terms stand unless inspection reveals nonconformity, with uniform sales acts reinforcing the buyer’s cannot reject before payment except by separate agreement.
Frost damage is light and Indiana expects a near normal peach crop this summer with first shipments around mid August. Districts report Benson crop later by about ten days to two weeks. statewide production fluctuates year to year, with a 1923 estimate of 487 000 bushels and 1922 at 650 000. Shipping points include Vincennes, Washington, Oaktown, Decker, and New Albany, with August 15 to 20 pickup windows and bushel basket packing.
Chicago awaits the first pre cooled cantaloupe car from El Centro. Piowaty Claussen Company and Pat Gillardi will handle the shipment, aiming for vine ripened fruit with high sugar content. Imperial Ice and Development backs the experiment, hoping for premium prices if successful.
Grahnd Rapids Michigan June 16 prices from Michigan canners indicate growers may receive between 5 and 5 1/2 cents per pound for their cherries this year. Some may pay 6 cents per pound in areas with limited acreage. Largest canners have set 9 dollars a dozen for No 10 red sour cherries fob cannery. others seek 9.25 to 9.50 dollars a dozen.
A. R. Fiorita of Fiorita Marketing and Russell Lino, formerly with Coyne Brothers, form Lino Fiorita Co in Chicago. The firm at 734 West Randolph reports solid first week business. Lino has years on the street with Coyne Brothers, Fiorita comes from St Louis after 25 years in fruit and vegetable business.
Chicago June 15 Solomon Jacobs 65 years old a fruit and vegetable dealer on South Waters street and longtime buyer for E Kahn Co was struck by an automobile and killed last Monday morning on his way to his office His son Herman Jacobs a vice president and general manager of E Kahn Co mourns his passing as many in the trade express condolences
Berrien County’s record breaker strawberry crop begins moving to market in limited volume. Berries are large. with at least one rain weekly, a larger crop is expected. First shipments left Tuesday aboard the Steamer Bainbridge for Chicago.
Pittsfield June 15 water Telon growers report melon crop prospects dim due to cool weather delaying germination. Early spring had been favorable but seeds rotted in the ground, harming expectations for a large harvest.
Rochester Ind June 15 report notes losses from unfavorable winter and spring weather will be offset by spring plantings. The Indiana district crop will not be materially smaller than last year.
A new wholesale firm called the Marion Fruit and Produce Company opened recently in town. Williams Ferrier, formerly with the Cirrite Commission Company, is the manager of the business.
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