18 Mar 1922
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1922
Page
1
Chicago firms report rising activity in future grape contracts after initial reluctance. Total sales likely exceed 500 cars with bids from 75 to 90 dollars per ton for black grapes and 60 to 63 dollars for Muscat varieties f o b shipping point. A Chicago organization has a 100 car contract at 90 dollars per ton and others hold 140 car orders from multiple parties.
In New York a strong market for oranges and firm lemons characterized the week. Seventy one cars from California moved briskly with Navels and fancy Navyers selling at gains, while overall prices fluctuated and then eased later in the week. Florida oranges and Puerto Rican fruit showed steady strength with some higher prices noted.
New York reports a steady potato market with Maine telegraphic quotes. Shippers pay farmers 1.75 to 2 per 165 pound barrel at loading stations and quote 2 to 2.10 per cwt. Maine stock sells up to 4 top in yards, some as low as 3.50 per 180 pounds bulk. Cobblers and Mountains price ranges noted. Long Island and New York state activity described with varied bag and bulk prices.
Rochester N Y March 17 The outlook for the peach crop in this section is favorable Localities may have suffered from extreme cold but no orchardists report much damage If damage develops it would likely extend east through Northern Wayne county where temperatures ran lower Than in Monroe county Wood matured in good shape last fall and with last year s crop there was a good fruit bud set Weather has been fairly even with few sudden changes and no unseasonable warmth that might start sap Growers sprayed for curculio last fall to avoid spring sprays and risks from warm spells
Rochester N Y March 17 The apple market in Western New York is dull with prices barely maintained. Exports lack interest and shippers risk losses. Most movement is Baldwins A grade with 21 4 inch held at 7 25 per barrel here. outside figures require good stock. Some scald appearing but not widespread. A few Russets offered at 6 50 to 7 for A grade. most business at inside figure.
The Florida grapefruit market ranged around three dollars to five dollars with fancy fruit reaching seven fifty in places. Porto Rican fruit sold strongly with fancies around three to six dollars and boxes up to six dollars twelve cents. Lemons sold slowly as six thousand boxes were auctioned and many boxes remained at dock or afloat for New York.
There was little change in the apple market this week with dull business and adequate offerings. Barrel Baldwins sold at 7.8 dollars, second grade fruit 5 to 6.50, and Greenings offered lightly with fancy stock around 11 dollars if available. Greenings ranged 7 to 10, Ben Davis 4.6, box apples steady with Winesaps 2 to 4.25, Spitzenbergs 2.5 to 4, Rome Beauties 2.6 to 3.6, Jonathan 2 to 2.4, undersized stock 50 cents less per box.
A Buenos Aires boat arrived in New York with a list of fruits including ten foxes pears, 167 boxes plums, 491 baskets grapes, 98 boxes nectarines, and 69 boxes plums. Much of the South African fruit came frozen and was refused. Argentine grapes moved slowly at $5 per basket of about 30 pounds, red plums at $6 per box, and Venezuela watermelons at $2.3 when fancy.
Maynard and Child report cables on Egyptian onions shipments to Atlantic ports. The Ossa from Alexandria, February 25, with 6,000 bags, due New York March 23. Kroxteth from Alexandria March 1, 2,500 bags for Boston and 1,800 for New York. Adriatic due March 28 to New York with 8,683 bags.
New York in March reports old onions steady despite lighter offerings as high prices persist. Fancy stock in 100 pound bags sells well with yellows at eight dollars nine cents and reds at seven eight. orange county reds four fifty to six none and yellows six fifty eight. Connecticut Valley yellows fetch similar prices to other regions. White onions priced nine fifty per four hundred pounds.
George H Moore of the Wignall Moore Company was badly injured when he fell at his Wilmette home. He fractured his skull, was taken to Evanston hospital, and has not regained consciousness. Friends hope for a recovery and return to duties on the streets.
Sanford Florida March 17 The celery market was a little weak earlier this week but now shows clear improvement with cash prices quoted at 1.60 to 1.75 and shipment quotations around 1.85. Wire inquiries rise as shippers expect better demand after this week.
Ralph Wright and Wright of Laurel Del won a judgment against John Piring & Co of New York for 361 dollars including costs after a March 1918 shipment of sweet potatoes. The New York firm guaranteed 1.69 per hamper at load, but a 199.11 check arrived. defense claimed agent lacked authority. Appeals permitted until March 27.
Dry weather across the Lower East Coast boosts fruit firmness and quality though smaller in size. In Miami area more than 30 packing houses run full time with some night shifts. capacities reach four to twenty cars daily. Growers report prices too low due to overhead and freight, but optimism grows that drought will not worsen and output may move higher in two weeks.
Freight costs nearly wipe out cabbage profits with examples from The Jones-Howe Co. showing cars selling for 644.02 with 410.54 freight and Brooks of Harlingen netting 153.51 after commissions, drayage, and costs, another car 464.08 with 386.62 freight leaving only 17.14 after charges.
Ontario plans provincial aid to establish fruit grading and packing plants. Legislation to be introduced by Manning Doherty proposes a government grant of 25 percent of erection and equipment costs to help Ontario apple producers compete in world markets, especially Britain.
W B Farrar, long time Cotton Belt Railroad agronomist and Bureau of Markets agent, is appointed Southwest field organizer for the North American Fruit Exchange. He will oversee Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri with headquarters in Dallas.
Rain drenches the citrus belt and forecasts another storm as the season’s rainfall surpasses historical records. Freight remains heavy with about 200 carloads daily, while demand for frost-free fruit stays strong and prices hit high marks. Estimated 4,000 Navels may remain unsold and weekly shipments could reach half of last year’s total.
Sacramento March 17. Prolonged cold and rain push asparagus season back by ten days to two weeks. Some boxes have sold by express in New York at high prices, but active shipping will start in days. Growers expect a large crop once warm weather returns. cannery contracts already set with price gains over last year.
The National Agricultural Conference report, prepared by Secretary Wallace for President Harding, will be issued as a public document. President Harding sent it to the House agricultural committee, which recommended printing, and the House approved. The publication will include addresses and committee reports. Copies are available through congressmen.
In Chicago on March 17 the sweet potato market showed moderate trading with routine demand and ample supplies. Prices hovered near the prior week with kiln dried New Jersey extra fancy red soil at 2.50 to 3.00, halts 1.35, small 1.15, Illinois Jersey large 1.50 to 1.75, Jersey bushel baskets 1.60 to 1.75.
H G Bohlee a Northwestern apple grower and shipper died March 10 in Seattle after a sudden influenza attack. He built a large Wenatchee area operation, owning 359 acres of bearing orchards and three warehouses. In 1920 he contracted to buy 2500 carloads of apples and financed via Steinhardt Kelly and the Associated Fruit Co. Market losses left liabilities around 1.25 million with assets about 228 thousand. Two Bohlee ranches sold for 44 thousand. trustee to wind up assets and pay about ten cents on the dollar.
For March 11, 267 cars of apples were shipped, down from 684 the prior week and 443 the year before. Washington moved 193 cars with season totals at 30,632, surpassing 1920–21. Box apple shipments reached 52,532 cars vs 33,094 last year. barrel shipments stood at 28,125 cars, down from 68,248 a year ago.
Chicago reports a fairly active onion market as Texas crop delays limit yield. California Australian Browns sell at 6.75 to 7 per carto shipping point, while Indiana and Ohio holdings shrink to a few cars priced near 8. California and Australian yellows fetch 8 to 8.25 on the street. Industry consensus estimates about 400 cars remain nationwide, with supply likely normal for 10 to 15 days at current prices.
Laredo Texas report notes harvest of two onion crops to start Monday March 20 with first cars shipping Wednesday or Thursday next week. About 100 cars expected in March, general harvesting to begin in April through May 10. Dry weather may cap total at 4000 cars. rain could raise it to 5000 cars.
Los Angeles reports Mexican tomato shipments since March 7 with 26 cars on March 9 and 20 cars on March 12. The season total stands at 393 cars, with Imperial Valley lettuce shipments last week totaling 34, 43, 36, 39, 36, and 26 cars respectively, bringing the season total to 2,0637 cars.
New York March 17 E M Warder a potato broker returned from a trip through Aroostook county Maine. He says a new shippers organization is forming to improve Maine potato grade and pack with 150 pound bags and strict grading. Large growers will grade their own stock and only ship to approved buyers. Green Mountains may benefit as Cobblers and Spaulding Ras are mentioned among departures.
Potatoes moved by 5,058 cars last week, up from 3,792 prior, as warmer weather spurs demand. Department of Agriculture figures show total shipments to March 11 reached 184,984 cars, with Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Montana and others already exceeding last season totals. Major states including Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York and Maine reported higher consignments, while several shipments surpass last year’s entire season.
Chicago traders reported a firm market for citrus fruit with cautious dealers unsure about current ask prices. California normals ranged at 7 to 7.50 per box with some fancy varieties higher. Florida Indian River fruit quoted around 7.25 to 7.50 and other points about 6.50. Good demand for grapefruit, especially Indian River, and larger sizes from other regions. Prices for Florida Indian River fancy 46 to 80 count brought 4.50 to 5.46 per box. extra fancy 80 count bright fruits ranged 5.46 to 6.00, with other points 2.50 to 3.50.
Chicago market reports weaker cab bage demand as warmer weather and rising supplies pressure prices. Carrot operators quote Texas bulk cabbage at 10 per ton f o b shipping point or 35 delivered. Texas cabbage in barrels brings 1.90 to 2.10 per barrel. crates 1.50 to 1.76. Louisiana crates 1.75 to 2. Florida Sugar Loaf crates 1.75 to 2 in good condition.
Potatoes moved in larger volumes across states with 5 008 carloads for the week ending last Saturday, 1 200 cars more than the prior week and 900 more than a year ago. Favorable northern weather boosted shipments from Minnesota and Wisconsin, though local weakness persisted, especially in red stock. Wisconsin No 1 round whites sold for 1.65 to 1.75 dollars per cwt, bulk No 1 round whites 1.75 to 1.85. lower grades pulled 1.40 to 1.60 for poorly graded stock.
C R Noyes of the W W & C R Noyes firm dies at home in Boston Monday night aged 84? The veteran North Market Street landmark, nicknamed Rock by locals, leaves no immediate relatives besides distant Livermore Falls cousins, his wife having died months earlier.
Minneapolis dispatch notes little change in Minnesota and North Dakota potato markets at week start. Demand for seed stock modest, eating stock steady. shipments rise as temperature allows loading of paper lined box cars. Government weekly- ending March 11 reports 1018 state cars moved, Dakota shipments 158, with prices for sack whites around 1.45 to 1.55 and Red River chips steady to slightly softer.
Old cabbage is poor and new stock is barely steady as New York and producing areas report little good cabbage left. Prices range from 30 to 40 dollars per ton at the shipping station and 40 to 60 dollars in yards. Southern stock remains low. Florida baskets bring 75 cents to 1.25, crates 2 to 2.25, South Carolina at 1.25 per basket, with much stock poor and leafy. Some Florida red cabbage arrives at 4.25 to 4.60 per basket.
The Produce Packer offers market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
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