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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1909
Page
1
At a Griswold Street meeting in Detroit dealers urged higher egg quality and faster market readiness to cut losses from aging stock. Speakers highlighted wasted value from long storage, proposed an educational program, and discussed joining the National Poultry Association with a 10 000 to 20 000 pound minimum freight standard.
Special to The Packer reports Sacramento March 5 finding Frank B McKevitt named manager of the California Fruit Distributors to succeed Alden Anderson. The post pays 10000 dollars annually. McKevitt, about 50, long involved in deciduous fruits in California, is junior member of Pinkham and McKevitt of Vacaville and Los Angeles.
In March 1909 E A Allen notes diversification from cotton due to boll weevil damage. The 100 acre potato crop plus onions and cabbage aim for May market, hoping region becomes a sizable shipping area as truck farming starts.
Kansas City reports another sharp cabbage advance with quotations from $55 to $60 per ton for carrots basis, stock distributed locally at $2 per cwt bulk and $3.15 per crate, supply short and cautious handling of new Texas stock. Woride cabbage cars arrived late in the week while round lots sold at $3 per crate and small lots at $3.25 to $3.50 per crate.
In St Louis on March 6 creditors of H N Saylor Cooperage Co face unclear liabilities after an attachment and bankruptcy filing. A receiver has been appointed and assets are about 150 600 headed by the plant, while liabilities run near 100 000 with actions to follow undetermined.
Cincinnati notes the apple market remains firm as receipts stay light. Prices advance from last week with No 1 Baldwins at 5.25 to 5.56 per barrel, No 3 at 4.50 to 4.75, No 1 Greenings 5 to 5.50, No 2 4.50 to 4.75, No 1 Russets 5 to 5.25, No 2 4 to 4.25, and Spies 5.25. Kings offerings are light but bring good prices, with Fancy stock selling 5.75 to 6 per barrel.
In York Alabama a fair quantity of vegetables and fruit is grown for markets. The soil near Cuba is similar, supporting crops like potatoes cucumbers peas and beans. Strawberries flourish with high quality and strong profits, yet local interest remains. The berry acreage will stay about the same as last year and shipments are eagerly sought at top prices.
The Citrus Fruit Market notes light Florida shipments but steady demand with prices rising slightly. Box sizes 1263s to 176s range from 2.50 to 3.00, California Novel boxes 2.50 to 3.00, fancy grapefruits in strong demand though poor stock sells slowly, pineapples light at 3.00 to 3.26, lemons firm with liberal receipts and good movement.
Chicago March 6 A meeting of dairy shippers and railroads in the central association territory will be held April 6 to consider a minimum for dairy products shipped to eastern markets. Big shippers are pressing the measure and will exert influence, while sentiment remains mixed on the outcome.
Chicago March 6. A new system for haggling potatoes on the market, agreed by Wholesale Receivers and Jobbers, will take effect in March. The reform aims to reduce on-track peddling and create a uniform market, with fewer receivers and clearer receipts, though many details remain uncertain.
Cleveland Ohio plans to file a formal complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission, citing Chicago precedent, to require railroads to provide loading and unloading assistance for package freight carlots. Local dealers seek parity with Chicago practices, arguing discrimination if help is offered for Chicago shipments but not local carlots. The issue centers on fruits and vegetables shipments and whether the new rule would apply to package freight rather than straight carloads.
In Cincinnati on March 6 activity in the market was light with receipts from Florida and California. Prices quoted include Cuban tomatoes $2 to $2.25 per crate, Florida eggplant $3.50 to $4, green beans $3.50 to $4, cauliflower scarce, peppers $3 to $3.25, lettuce $2.25 to $2.75 per crate, and hothouse celery $2.50 to $2.75 per crate. New Orleans and lower coast stock price ranges shown for various items.
Meridian Mississippi March 5 There is some vegetable growing for market but not extensive yet Farmers are forming a trucking association of about 40 members mostly cotton farmers who grow vegetables as a side issue Beans and potatoes do well with a good home market Last year four cars of beans and four cars of potatoes were shipped There is potential for the industry to expand making Meridian an important vegetable shipping point J W Williams manages the Meridian Fruit and Truck Growers Assn W S McCallum runs a commission business handling 211 kinds of fruits and vegetables Four railroads serve the town with strong shipping facilities.
Reports from Cleveland indicate Chicago dealers will sue or petition the Interstate Commerce Commission to compel railroads to assist in loading and unloading package freight. Chicago lines already aid unloading fruits and vegetables in packages but protest broader duties. A victory for complainants could set a far reaching transportation precedent nationwide.
Liberal receipts of hens attracted buyers in Kansas City this week with prices around 12 cents due to exchange notations. Weeklong decline of one cent and large offerings kept markets fairly clear. Other poultry classes showed light supply with higher quotes for some chickens, while turkeys and ducks remained scarce but in fair demand and geese prices fell in warm weather.
Kansas City March 5 A report from the egg trade notes that next week’s spring meetings across Iowa Nebraska and the Midwest will set storage egg prices for April. Preliminary bids cited include 18 1 2 to 19 1 2 cents Chicago delivery and 19 4 5 to 20 4 5 cents seaboard, with Kansas City rates influencing territory figures. High attendance expected among shippers buyers solicitors and railroad and supply firms as the spring storage deal nears.
Carlot shippers and eastern dealers will discuss transportation matters and storage issues. Focus centers on use of No 2 fillers in packing eyes for storage and on possible egg production and demand during the storage season. Attendees expect lively debate as dealers weigh sales versus future market developments.
In Dickinson on March 2 1909 farmers report strawberry crops delayed by frost. The freeze killed all berries and set back fruit maturation about a month. Some crates are shipping now but carlots won’t move until mid to late month. Lettuce beans potatoes and cucumbers were damaged and must be replanted. Citrus industry escaped damage amid otherwise broad crop effects.
Kansas City March 5 The egg market edged toward normal levels with quotations easing on current receipts. Increased supply and Lent demand supported a steady tone though regional bad weather hindered movement. Local trade rose since prices fell to a normal basis and shipping demand remained solid as daily arrivals moved quickly. Prices on the exchange fluctuated between about 5.40 and 5.73 dollars per dozen.
Trade in eggs shows little activity with April delivery demand muted. Prices move about 5.40 to 5.45 per case as storage packed or current receipts are sparsely traded. overall level of transactions remains limited.
Prices for eggs show receipts rising and demand easing only slightly as market workdown stalls. Firsts sell around 21 to 24 cents per dozen earlier in the week with later days at 18 to 20 cents for arriving lots. Trading volume remains heavy with continued hopes of April prices around 15 to 14 cents, but no reliable forecast as to direction.
Dealers vary in reaction to an 18 percent offer with many old hands wary of high prices. Some vow not to bid beyond regular trade needs, while others fear 1844 percent could push production higher. No one can yet predict 30 days ahead as storage egg prices look set to fall with rising receipts and bullish bets fading.
In a letter to The Packer a 1909 observer notes Aramus and Thompsons as principal strawberry varieties grown on about 40 acres, unchanged from last year. Shipping to begin about May 10. Growers and shippers listed include C. A. List, Coleman Bros, Wm N. McGill, J. Albert Warner, E. W. Gray, and C Bandy, via Wm Rogers & Co.
Receipts of vegetables from the South show restricted demand due to weather. A brighter late week sun spurred some activity, while quality complaints linger. South African peaches and plums arrived in prime condition, selling around 3 dollars for peaches and about 0.5 to 1 per box for plums. Prices vary across items with Florida lettuce at 1.50 to 1.00, Louisiana stock 2.75 to 4 per barrel, celery 4.50 to 5, green beans 2 to 4, wax beans 2.50 to 1, and tomatoes modestly improved at 1.75 to 2.75.
Potatoes eased after heavy receipts this week as demand cooled and prices slipped from recent highs. About 100 cars moved in, dealers cite broad shipping due to good prices and possible improved rail movement. Northwestern white stock, Dusty Rurals, Burbanks and Kings showed modest price ranges with limited change by Friday night.
A patriotic celebration took place on the Butter and Eye beard with Gallagher Bros. leading in songs of the Star Spangled Banner and America. Gallagher, a Democrat, claimed he is now the country’s property and joked about sergeants at the door. The event showcased broad participation and communal singing despite varied attendance.
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