06 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1915
Page
1
The Packer presents its annual review of expected eggs and poultry production in major districts. It cites broad producer and shipper input, with letters returned via prepaid envelopes and reports listed alphabetically by shipping points and states. Indications point to equal or higher egg availability nationwide versus last year.
Missouri farms report heavier egg production than a year ago with February shipments around 100 cases weekly and March expectations varying by location up to 10,000 cases weekly in some areas. Egg crops and poultry shipments show regional strength despite some declines, with several towns noting higher hen numbers and larger overall poultry output for spring months.
At Laredo Texas March 5 the Texas Bermuda onion shipping season begins with an expanding group of firms and agents preparing for the first cars. Key participants include A. E. Younkin & Bro and Sames Moore & Co with others from Jacksonville to Wichita. Onion movement expected to start around April 10 after full development. early efforts to move a car as last season. Many firms have opened offices and lined up sales managers and representatives to handle 28 car capacity for Sames Moore & Co, with cabbage and lettuce shipments already noted ahead of onions.
Ohio Valley markets and Louisville market news cover potato demand, fruit shipments, and vegetable notes with items on Mississippi cabbage, Michigan preplant, and Tennessee eggs. The piece reports new firms in Cincinnati and Columbus, portending shifts in regional trade and prices, plus a legal notice of Elder brothers facing an oleomargarine tax case in Louisville.
Market summaries note Dallas and Rio Grande Valley sourcing, cold east Texas conditions, seed potatoes and East Texas tomatoes. Houston and Fort Worth markets report activity while Minneapolis dealers return home. Des Moines gains a new firm. San Benito lettuce shipments and a Patterson Pope close Dallas deal are mentioned.
Interstate Commerce Commission held a hearing in New Forks on March 5 to investigate embargoes on food shipments and establish a uniform advisory basis for shippers. Witnesses included Business Manager Wrench and various receivers. shippers must file briefs by March 41 and railroads respond by April 15.
New York March 5 A wire to Representative Tuttle reports that the Turrell Bill passed the Senate after long discussion. It becomes law July 1, 1916, covering fruits vegetables and other dry commodities including berries and cranberries under a special clause. The bill allows submultiples of 238 for divisions such as a barrel or quarters. Introduced by Tuttle in the lower house it received support from the National League Western Association and several exchanges.
Chicago observers report a national committee ruling on poultry shipment costs. Protests arose in several states over the new weight and ice addition, creating debate on year round shipments and package weights. The decision affects shippers and railroads nationwide.
Apple exports for the week ended March 6 totaled 61 774 barrels, with season shipments reaching 29 285 757 barrels, down from last year. Albany reports that Maryland Raymond A Pearson, formerly professor at Cornell and head of a state agricultural mission, may succeed Calvin J Huson as commissioner of agriculture after Huson resigned. Pearson, a former head of the state agricultural department, called on Governor Whitman and is noted as a prior head at the State College of Agriculture.
The Louisiana crop report notes strawberries in Ponchatoula area are in excellent condition with mulching underway and preparations to withstand weather changes. As favorable weather reduces frost worry, a small field movement is expected to begin around March 21 with carrot movement opening in April and improved inspection and packing systems to be demonstrated.
A large turnout in Albany heard investors and farmers oppose a proposed state markets department. Key voices argued the plan would burden taxpayers, disrupt distribution, and risk idle facilities. Opponents cited motives by promoters and questioned benefits to landowners and carriers.
Springfield Ill March a new firm began business under the name Mid West Produce Company. The company is incorporated for 5002 with John Anda heading it. Anda formerly ran John Anda Produce Company in Chicago but failed for about 2000 recently.
Chicago March 5 The onion set market rose this week with values up about 2 cents from last week. Dealers note stronger southern demand and rapid clearance of stock, leaving less sets in the country than a year ago. Prices were quoted at six and a half to seven cents for colored onions and white varieties bringing similar levels.
Maurice Sladkus and eight others including Hyman Lewis Herman Weisman and Samuel Edelberg were convicted in Trenton N J District Court of selling decayed eggs through the Western Egg Yolk Company. Frederick Furnival of Newark was acquitted. Jurors recommended mercy for Weisman. Witnesses included W Hasselman and William Rubin. The scheme involved reorganizing into a corporation to dodge prosecution while handling rotten stock.
March market for potatoes shows softer demand and easing prices after late advances. Receipts stay light with moderate country arrivals, table stock quiet, and Rose seed stock seen weak after earlier strength. Triumph and Cobblers steady yet slow, with North American shipments from Wisconsin noted and F.O.B. prices in the 32 to 36 cent range.
The Associ ated Warehouse report as of March 1 shows butter holdings at 18 979 000 pounds, a tiny decline from last year, and 20 500 cases of cheese against 4 000 a year ago with an increase of 16 500 cases. Onion market in Chicago remains firm with prices near 90c per hundredweight and demand active, suggesting possible value gains. country dealers quote around 9c per unit. John Arata, a longtime banana dealer at 254 Washington Street, New York, died from asthma after being found seriously ill. he had run a prominent banana business for over 30 years. Boston announces no more government certificates for Maine seed potatoes, requiring all seed potatoes to move through the regular stock system as heavy shipping is ending.
Representatives of Eastern receivers attended the gathering as interest in the egg business grew. In Indianapolis no trading occurred but talk centered on April price levels around 19 cents seaboard and 16 cents Missouri river points. Detroit hosted Michigan Butter Egg and Poultry Shippers Association meeting with about 100 members. Speakers covered railroad claims, egg production, and methods to improve shipping and handling. The event concluded with a banquet and positive outlook for the 1915 convention.
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