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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
1
Reports from celery growers and shippers across Ohio indicate acreage this year matches last year and prospects are strong. Early shipments begin in July with modern packing and Ohio brand crates gaining dealer preference. many sections report improvements in quality and expanding markets despite varied crate sizes.
Florida watermelons moved heavily to Northern markets via Cincinnati as the week began with slow trade due to poor weather, then activity rose with warmth. Large melons over 30 pounds sold at $25 per hundred, smaller at $20, while Florida cantaloupes ranged $2 to $2.25 per standard crate and $1 to $1.50 for pony crates.
New Orleans reports ample Creole onion stock held by major operators. Shipments from Louisiana will move through mid July with strong quality and dry, mature stock carried for summer sale. Kentucky crop shipments expected to begin late June and peak July, but southern markets will be drawn to Louisiana supply for weeks after Kentucky starts.
Jeffersontown Kentucky a century old grows into a major truck farming hub with 20 to 300 rail cars of onions and potatoes shipped each season from nearby stations. Onions begin movement soon and potatoes dig starts July 1 as local growers convert land to trucking and distribute produce nationwide via Hyatt Produce and other shippers.
In Kansas City on June 13 the new potato market saw a sharp price decline amid weak demand and abundant receipts from Texas Arkansas and Oklahoma. Best stock last week around 1 per bushel. this week prices fell with daily declines and wide variation. Track prices at shipping points near 40c, and late poor stock sold 40 to 50c. Old potatoes dull with limited demand. pointers show 60 to 70c for Carrots and 5 000 crates in orchard movement expected.
Fragmented market notes report Crystal Springs shipments, prices and weather affecting tomatoes and potatoes. Mentions Grand Junction Growers Assn and Utah associations with distribution plans, plus light shipments expected midweek and cooler, showery weather likely influencing demand.
Topeka Kansas June 17 next week will host the annual merchants week with a 1200-person banquet and planned events. Visitors will register at the Commercial club, tour city shops by streetcar, view a fire department exhibition, attend a park train ride and a Topeka Omaha ball game, then dine at a large banquet and end with a Santa Fe shop visit Friday. Samuel E Lux chairs the local committee with broad industry support.
Topeka June 17 J C Burnett of the Santa Fe reports 4500 acres of Kaw valley potatoes between Topeka and Kansas City expected to yield about 1000 cars. Early Ohios dominate with some Triumphs. Average yield about 16 bushels per acre. Shipping starts July 1 lasting seven to nine weeks. The railroad will supply renovated stock cars and through service to final destinations.
At Humboldt Tennessee June 16 L R Duffey manager of Humboldt Fruit Growers Assn says no tomatoes will be shipped this week but 1 or 2 cars may go next week. Up to Wednesday 7 cars of cabbage shipped at 26 cents this week. Humboldt can ship 2 to 6 cars daily next week if cabbage market rises to 40 cents or better.
California deciduous fruit crop reports excellent condition with first class quality for shipping. By mid June 361 cars moved, with about 10 000 jars anticipated. cherries and apricots near end of peak, peaches full, plums and prunes varying by variety, grape vineyards thriving, pears clean and fine, shipments continuing across major varieties and regions.
In Chicago the poultry market shows little change with slow demand but firm prices. After steady close last Saturday, fowls rose slightly on Wednesday and Springs, now half of express receipts, pulled prices lower on Thursday. Egg prices stay high, supporting a firm outlook. Friday bids remained unchanged as carrots were absent and express receipts remained light.
Kansas City June 18 The movement of eggs from country points is smaller now with only a few cars on the board and a rapid further decrease expected. This week’s market eased with prices down 3c on Wednesday. Current receipts in new cases 174%4c, in miscellaneous cases lie and seconds lée. A firmer tone later due to limited offerings. Calls on change 5.40 to 5.55 for current receipts near by stock. About 40,000 cases stored here so far, down from 60,000 at end of last season. From now on storage will be minimal as receipts likely meet local demand. Egg quality arriving is about normal for the season.
In Kansas City on June 15 the broiler market shows activity despite low offerings as prices drop. Chickens in 1% to 2 pound range sell best. hens move steadily, ducks slow, and turkeys see reduced demand and prices. Old roosters remain in active demand at firm prices.
The Cincinnati potato market slumped as receipts increased from Texas Louisiana Mississippi Alabama and North Carolina. Demand remains good for bright stock while poor quality moves slowly. Red potatoes sell around 150 per 50 pound bag and 3 to 3.25 per barrel. whites are about 145 per bag. old potatoes show light receipts and the market stays roughly steady at 8 to 9 cents per bushel on track.
Kansas City reports a slack onion market with excess supply and poor quality from long-held California Bermuda and Texas yellows. Prices range from 75 to 105 cents per crate for Bermudas, 1.25 per cwt for Texas yellows, and 5 to 8 cents for Bermuda crates. Homegrown berries drive strawberry sales with Missouri and Arkansas stock at 2 to 3.25 per crate, while Texas berries gain traction amid season competition.
Cincinnati market reports strong demand for berries with light receipts of strawberries and steady sales at 3.00 to 3.50 per 24-quart crate. North Carolina dewberries sold 2.75 to 3.00 per 24-quart crate, Tennessee huckleberries 3.00 per crate, homegrown gooseberries 1.50 per 24-quart crate, and first raspberries sold at 1.00 per crate as crops look to be heavy next week.
Cincinnati reports a sprinkling of early apples arriving in express lots with Yellow Transparents in demand at 3 to 3. Other cooking varieties fetch 2 to 2.50 a hamper. In Kansas City there is fair movement of watermelons at 2.40 to 3 a dozen, receipts from Florida about a car daily. Alabama Sweets Kolb Gems and Black Diamonds are logged, average weight heavy for the season.
June 18 Kansas City reports weak tomato market with Florida stock gone and demand steady. Texas tomatoes now drive prices with quot.50 to 60 basket crate for best stockquot. while dealers expect further declines and ample receipts continue in near term.
Kansas City reports a steady cantaloupe market with good stock. Texas cantaloupes run soft, best prices $1.75 to $2.60 per crate, many crates $1 to $1.25. California first-season cants offered. standard crates at $8, pony fixes $6.50. Dealers say movement of good stock is satisfactory.
Cincinnati June 18 heavy tomato receipts this week push prices down. Best Texas stock 11 to 60 cents a crate, Mississippi offerings limited with 50 cents a crate tops for top grades. Also homegrown cucumbers in peak movement, prices around 20 cents, quality slightly above standard. Active buyers include F. J. Nobel, J. J. Castellini, and Louis Meyer.
Cincinnati June 18 Moderate receipts and steady demand keep the cabbage market easier this week. Offerings are mainly Tennessee and Louisville stock with some homegrown stock just beginning to appear. Best Tennessee cabbage brings around 10 cents per crate, poorer stock 50 cents. Louisville cabbage jars 1 to 1.25 per crate. homegrown 1 to 1.25 per barrel.
Elgin reports creamery butter at 26 cents this week unchanged from last week. The price compares with 28 cents a year ago, 23 cents two years ago and 20 cents three years ago. Receipts show a moderate rise while the market remains firm. a small member vote carried with a narrow majority in a pending decision.
Chicago June 18 butter receipts rise with more stock than a year ago. Public opinion says butter is too high, creamery extras quoted at 26 1 2 c sold near actual price. A small set on board at 28 1 2 c with 20 3 4 c bids 19 1 2 to 19 3 4 c. Thursday market unchanged Friday a 1 2 c decline noted.
Chicago June 18 The warm midweek weather uplifts the fruit and melon trade with watermelon receipts previously inadequate now in excess of demand. Jumbo prices average about $200 per car, smaller sizes and poorer grades down to $0.30. California cantaloupes sell at $7 standard and $3.50 pony crates. peaches arrive in small quantities with mixed quality. Pineapples show rising demand and prices.
Louisville Kentucky June 17 Indicates potato shipments will move in July from July 1 to 4 with small lots already on the market. Heavy shipping centers are on the Louisville Nashville and Southern roads as operators align with growers to ship steadily. The season shows a strong stack and likely yield higher than recent years aided by northern seed and good quality from major growers.
The egg camp shows two camps as storage packing gathers pace in Chicago. Traders note prices stay high for average stock, with continued arrivals and bids around 20 to 21 cents for various classifications. Daily receipts range from about 2,900 to 21,000 cases as the market remains featureless though storage activity increases.
In Chicago the vegetable and fruit market leans into summer with strong activity. Tomatoes, cabbage, and beans lead receipts from Mississippi, Texas and Tennessee causing price shifts while homegrown lettuce and asparagus command good prices. Berries stay firm as Georgia and North Carolina supply mixes with Mississippi and Louisiana crops.
June 18 report from Kansas City notes lower cabbage prices across items. Homegrown stock offered early the week. shipped-in stock dull. Tennessee pound crates quoted. California 30-pound crates at 1.25. homegrown cabbages 30 to 60 cents a dozen heads, good quality and selling well.
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