Market News Highlights Vegetables and Prices Across Cities
The piece notes plentiful vegetables including parsley lettuce and cabbage with milder weather boosting trade early, then a cold spell slowing sales. Prices vary by region from fresh greens in California to hampers and crates in Texas and Florida, with quality generally mixed and shipments from New Orleans, Louisiana, and Michigan influencing local markets.
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STANDARD BERRY BOXES SPURS ENFORCEMENT IN CHICAGO
Chicago officials reaffirm December 4 1911 standard berry box law. City Sealer Zitumer says old short measure boxes cannot be sold as original but shipments may be put up in any form. The rule pressures growers and shippers ahead of the berry season while urging manufacturers to redirect to standard sizes or send short boxes elsewhere.
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Chicago
Packer
Zitumer
Massachusetts
New York
Ohio
Tor
Peter Zimmer
Harrison
Cote
Ion
Zinmer
Liv
Ijvir
Herries
Bert
Kansas City Eggs Market Faces Slow Week and Bids
Kansas City eggs receipts were light this week with few cars moving, prices fluctuating as buyers held back. By week’s end demand improved slightly with several lots sold around 5.70 to 6 per dozen and some April eggs posted at 0.1740 per case, while coolers and future prices remained unsettled amid light receipts. Fruit Buyers Banquet in Chicago honored local organizers with 100 covers and performances by The Bayou, Herr Von Pretzel, and a 50-piece band.
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Epg
Merc
Fhve
Fen
ITV
Mrk
Evis
Chicago
Fruit Buyers’ Agsn
Hampden Cafe
Joel Friedheim
Herr von Pretzel
Jay
Aid
Potato Receipts Heavy In Chicago Market
Chicago reports heavy potato receipts with improved weather boosting early week shipments. Prices rose as market showed firm readings despite a midweek cooler spell. Receipts totals reached high levels on Tuesday and Thursday, with blizzard conditions limiting Wednesday arrivals. By Friday the market firmed and prices reached about 1.25 dollars per unit.
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Chicago
Marcuzz
Apd
SELIG
Henry Lorber is Married in Alabama Purchase Ties
Henry Lorber of Kansas City wed Mizes Sophie Steiner in Mobile Alabama after a 22 year courtship in Ohio. The couple visited Magnolia Springs then he bought property and stock including the Magnolia steamer stake. Dietz Brothers to manage, with near Edward Corrigan’s home. Lorber will direct his Kansas City produce business from winter quarters. Also Berry Receipts in Chicago Mixed in Quality and Prices Between 3 and 5 5C.
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Kansas
Edward Corrigan
Kansas City
J. M. Larson
Magnolia
Dietz Brothers
Baldwin County Dixie Farm
Foley
Indictments Return Against Rambo and Bishop in Poultry Dealings
Returned indictments allege R H Rambo of Fayetteville and Harvey Bishop of Columbia representing Bishop Co New York and other dealers sought to form a combine to control poultry prices. Grand jury proceedings followed February hearings with witnesses across several points.
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Columbia
R. H. Rambo
Fayetteville
Harvey Bishop
Bishop& Co
New York
Oleo Bills Heard in Washington Hearings Ended
Hearings on the Haugen and Lever oleo bills are finished in Washington March 23. Dairymen and farmers generally back the Haugen measure which would nearly ban oleo production. The Lever bill would allow coloring matter in margarine and is widely known.
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Market Report on Bit Receives Increasing Demand and Prices
Dealers report rising receipts and improved demand for bit market as stock levels remain sufficient. Trading limits earlier considered were not extended while quotations edge up amid a blizzard impact on supply, with firsts at around 20 and ordinary firsts near 18 to 19 cents.
Butter Market Holds Steady Amid Mixed Receipts in Chicago
Chicago March 2 Butter prices remain steady with good season receipts despite unfavourable weather in dairying regions. Daily arrivals run about 7 000 tubs as trade centers seek fresh grades. Blocks 1000 to 25000 pounds listed at 24 to 23 1/4 cents. bids about 4 cents below asks. Creameries quoted 29 to 22 1/2 cents for different grades. Thursday market unchanged with 4 961 receipts and 450 tablets of extra firsts sold. Friday receipts at 5 019 with creamery grades up a cent and market firm.
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Chicago
Ias Bugine
Ak Erry
Bulaw
Ut. Doe
Aeye
Maren
New York Egg Market Faces Uncertain Yet Positive Trend
New York egg receipts for March 1 through Saturday rose to 248,984 cases, up from 226,087 year prior, with weekly receipts around 97,036 last week. Market holds a healthy undertone, with forecasts of 21.4 to 24.0 cents for spring, and firms trading some April deals around 21 to 27 cents amid cautious activity.
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New York
The
Nide
Butter Market Holds Firm Amid Surging Receipts in New York
New York dairy offices report butter receipts since May rising to 3.18 million packages by last Saturday, with week totals 4.471 million, up from 1.05 million same week last year. Prices remain firm across grades as buyers chase scarce specials, extras, and firsts, with several days showing continued strength despite uncertain future supplies.
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New York
Ville
Steck
Bee Aid
Subpoena for Receivers in New York Butter Case
Assistant District Attorney Dee Ford seeks subpoenas for the largest butter and egg firms to turn over records covering January and February of 1912 for a thorough audit. The move aims to determine contracts, prices, storage, and sales details amid an investigation into the Maretutilus exchange. Pettit & Reed and Fitch Cornell are among witnesses detailing storage, shipping costs, and the competitive New York market dynamics.
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Maretutilus Exchange
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Huneter Walton & Crostas & der
Fiams & Coes
R. Co
Urner-Barry Publishing Co
Frank G. Urner
Wm. C. Taber
New York Mercantile Exchange
James S. Pettit
Pettit & Reed
Pettit
Mgr. Vettit
Iowa
Minnesota
Alo
Walter Fitch
Fitch, Cornell Co
Martin
Poultry Market Struggles With High Prices and Over Supplies
New York live poultry market barely steady amid high prices from increased receipts. About 83 to 90 fresh cars and 4 to 17 carried over. heavy offerings likely to push 20 cars to carry over. Prices show limited improvement. frozen products steady but other varieties drag. Fresh killed fowls and milk fed chickens priced above corn fed stock. overall demand light with some relief from light receipts.
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New York
Eure Coc
Storage Poultry In Demand in Chicago Trade
Chicago March 22 live poultry trade weak due to poor quality fresh receipts and preference for frozen stock. Storage poultry operators report limited supply, strong demand, and satisfactory profits. Roasters at 7 1 2 cents, turkeys 14 cents, other fowls varied. market steady with light receipts and occasional price dips late week.
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Chicago
Tyler and Ashton New Chicago Firm Seeks Butter Board Membership
Chicago March 22 Tyler and Ashton a new firm filed their application for membership in the butter and egg board Thursday. Tyler formerly with M L Brown Co faced rumors of dissension but Brown Co denied it. Tyler and Ashton are well regarded in trade circles. Ashton also partners with Eyler in Self Locking Carton Co and Eyler entered produce business years ago with Avery and later Purcell Co. he has handled brokerage and eye business deals.
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Chicago
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Ashton
Nol
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Eyler
J. I. Avery & Co
T. Bo Purcellh & Co
Brown Co
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