29 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
1
Louisiana to Michigan fruit trade reports uneven shipments with lighter receipts and higher prices for fine berries while raspberries and blueberries move at varied rates. Indiana Georgia and Wisconsin fruit were listed with prices from 1.50 to 4.50 per 24 quarts and 2.0 to 4.5 for 24 quarts respectively as growers anticipate a robust crop later season.
Newsprint page surveys broad vegetable fruit activity across states. California cantaloupes, Idaho and Yakima cherries report varied packing quality. Louisiana New Orleans trade, Texas onions, Florida peaches and Georgia crops feature in scattered market notes.
Chicago reports a firm egg market with a steady demand for arrivals and good quality receipts. Prices on the exchange rose modestly with firsts at 18 to 18 1/4 cents and extras up to 22 cents, while undergrade stock showed fair demand and storage-packed goods moved at 18 to 19 cents across several states.
New York egg receipts from March 1 to last Saturday totaled 2,586,555 cases, down from last year, with weekly receipts up 125,756. Prices remain firm due to scarce low grade stock, with firsts at 19 to 19 1/4 cents and best northwest eggs at 20 to 21 cents. Trade remains active with strong inquiries for dirties and poor summer eggs.
Butter traders report strong demand in Chicago as June stock nears completion. Dealers say high receipts meet solid buying interest despite expectations of price declines, with buyers racing to secure June stock before the period ends. Weather conditions are noted as highly favorable for butter production and sales activity.
Crop conditions and market notes from Cobden Anna Dongola Makai Makanda and Chicago discuss potato acreage weather and price trends. Reports cite grower shippers associations and potential premiums for quality with notes on fruit crops apples melons tomatoes and berries across several towns.
New York reports moderate demand for fresh killed poultry with steady to higher prices. Packed boxed fowls sell well with 10 pounds or more favored. broilers plentiful but softening to 28 to 30 cents for nearby stock. Turkey prices 15 cents, ducks and geese 10 cents, hens and toms.
New York butter receipts rise compared with last year with weekly totals 77 774 versus 69 968 and daily gains. market reports heavy freezer holdings and strong demand for packing stock. Prices hover around 26 1 2 to 27 1 4 cents with creamery firsts and extras selling solidly as others ease slightly.
Chicago June 23 sour cherries show good demand but buyers wait for lower prices. Traders held 16 quart cases at 1.50 to 1.75 per basket or case. stock was clean and sound. Michigan sweet cherries had solid demand but light receipts. white stock sold around 1.25 per case and certain varieties reached 2.00 per case.
A complaint filed at Express Service in Anna Illinois alleges a poultry shipment of 17 barrels valued at 2779 pounds was mishandled by American Express Co. Shipments arrived with broken wings and bruised bodies after rough handling and improper temperature control. The shippers claim 3200 pounds of ice used for packing and 500 pounds of ice noted in cooling.
The June market report shows prices collapsed with many growers wasting fruit as track sales decline. Jacksonville agents battled to sustain prices while shipments from Texas and Humboldt begin to move, Elberta varieties maturing and not likely offered in large lots until early July.
The Texas onion trade nears collapse with 13 carloads this week and prices falling from $1 to freight costs. Buyers stay scarce as much stock rots in lofts and stores. few eastern consignments arrive and western diversions increase. Col. Joe Wood and Tad Lock plan to close their Fruit Auction office this week and return to Texas. Louisville receivers offer little encouragement to shippers as stock moves slowly.
A meeting in Laredo Texas with independent onion growers discussed marketing for the coming season. A committee from all onion districts will draft a plan for a permanent organization to unite the independent growers in the region.
Michigan grape growers anticipate a record annual output barring severe weather. Experts estimate near 7 000 cars for the Lawton Harnish district and 3 700 cars for St Joe Benton Harbor areas, with other districts totaling about 1 890 more cars. Transportation bottlenecks and late ripening could delay movement into August, though juice factories prepare to handle large trays direct from vineyards.
Reports from several Kansas potato shipping points indicate mixed blight impact with expected yields varying. Edwardsville and Lawrence say no damage and good outlook. shipping may start early July. Bonner Springs Linwood and nearby areas report good outlook and July digging plans with limited blight.
The American Bottoms potato crop outlook is fine with minimal damage from the June 20 rains. First cars will be loaded out of Numukt on July 4. Wagon road lots are arriving with fine quality. Prices are $1.10 for Marly Ohips. Weather remains favorable and the 1912 crop is double 1911. Estimated shipments reach 900 ears this season.
Humboldt Tennessee reports early tomato movement starting this week with initial cars loaded and shipped. Prospects for a large crop of fine quality noted as the expected west Tennessee loading points begin general shipments next week.
The American Seedsmen's Association gathered in Chicago at the Hotel Sherman for a three day meeting with seed dealers from across the country in attendance. Chicago hosted with full spirit, handling duties as host effectively.
Willemis and Fadely face line of duty obligations and possible bankruptcy. Debts reportedly only affect Kansas City houses and a few other locations. Creditors’ wishes will guide future actions as consignments are reportedly accounted for and no new credit sought.
Herbert Schlosser, nephew of the Schlosser brothers, died this morning at Gremen of tuberculosis. He was 25, connected with the Indian labour office, and is survived by a widow.
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