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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1924
Page
2
The firm of F. E. Baldwin & Co. reports a new high mark for potato disposition in this territory. By Monday evening this week they had sold 285 cars since Monday, June 2.
Indianapolis market shows weakness in vegetable prices for the third week, with berries cantaloupes and watermelons sparking activity in fruit trades. Texas supplies waning Alabama Mississippi shipments insufficient. bean prices firm to unchanged with greens and tomatoes varying. Florida and California offerings and regional berries drive notable price shifts across crates and hampers.
Abe Schefman of Abe Schefman & Co. visited Chicago early this week after a Grand Rapids fruit and vegetable run. Petey Miller of Albert Miller & Co. returned from a three week business and pleasure trip with reports focusing on the 1924 fish catch. M. W. Lorch, Inc. departs for Pleasant Valley Pa. to supervise grading and loading of 350 to 400 onion cars, exclusive sale held by Lorch. John Bouchier of Albert Miller & Co. Minneapolis buying office visits the home office for a couple of weeks.
Chicago market reports a weekly decline in many fresh vegetables yet better prices prevail. Cucumber, peas, beans show gains around 50 cents per package. asparagus arrivals rise but demand remains good. Illinois Ottawa district stock and Michigan crates command higher per crate prices. beets, cauliflower, carrots, cabbage, cucumbers, lettuce and peppers post varied gains amid steady demand and ample supplies.
Salem report notes Senator McNary informed Governor Pierce relief from the lower cherry tariff cannot be pursued this year. Congress cut the rate from 6 to 2 percent, provoking strong protests from Oregon growers and officials. Court action likely impossible before October, by which time the season ends.
Michigan strawberries opened on the Chicago market this week with strong expectation of a good crop this season despite backward growing conditions. Early declines gave way to steadiness as 16 quart Klondykes sold for 3 to 3.50, 24 quart Gandys for 4 to 4.50, Aromas from Missouri and Kentucky at 4 to 4.50, and Iowa Aromas at 3 to 3.50 per crate.
The committee weighs three proposed locations for Chicago’s new produce market with rail carriers pledging cooperation. Outer classification and inner yards would streamline car handling, reducing delays and misperceived surplus. City council may rename West South Water Street to Wacker Drive, facing opposition from Thomas A. Smyth who urges preserving historic street names.
Chicago June 20 The Leigh Banana Case Company of this city manufacturers of the Leigh Way standard bushel hamper has issued a folder entitled After Six Months Storage This gives data concerning how apples hold up in their hamper during the apple season which closed Testimonials concerning holding apples for six months or more after storage The company has perfected a showy covert for their package which attaches and keeps contents secure and aids inspection The package is slightly oval aiding growers labels Acme Steel Gouda Company gave laboratory tests with potatoes weighing 65 pounds and the Leigh Way hamper withstood over 100 drops before becoming unfit Express companies approved the tests and a supplement will soon list the Leigh Way as an express container for all fruit and vegetables.
Seattle June report indicates growers and dealers warn consumers the local strawberry crop will not exceed 50 percent of normal. Green berries are drying on vines due to weather, with many fields showing reduced yield and quality concerns.
The damaged text notes a weak picking season with many fields unreadable and slow demand driving prices near last season's peak. Growers refuse shipments while canners take all offered, rushing the season amid drought and ongoing rains that halve yields for raspberries and threaten other crops.
A fragmented reminiscence hints at a past proposal sixty to twenty years ago with a playful tone. The speaker, addressed as Madam or Mme, recalls a request to marry, noting an absent minded professor persona and a personal memory tied to Michigan.
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