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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1911
Page
2
Progress of a storage bill in Columbus advances after Senate approval. The measure regulates cold storage houses and mandates branding with storage dates, prohibits selling aged products as fresh, and imposes penalties for violations.
The draft federal storage bill prompts producers to urge Congress to limit cold storage periods for butter cheese and eggs amid price impacts and public health concerns. A Springfield committee sought a substitute measure while National Poultry and Dairy groups press for a regulated regime affecting distributors and retailers.
Congressional draft proposes that foods in cold storage beyond specified months face interstate sale restrictions. It lists pork, beef, poultry, game, and butter with three to seven month limits depending on product. The measure requires clear labeling of production and packing dates.
The market reports higher egg receipts with butter prices down and shortages in berries vegetables. Onions and cabbage up while oranges, tangerines, apples and tomatoes show mixed movements. commentary notes storage firms anticipate April prices and advise sourcing right eggs and bold storage strategies.
Advertising note from Pee Bros of 101 S. Water St Chicago invites old potatoes onions and related shippers to communicate via We Want road via fous con. a ad ch highe.
Berries firm in Chicago with Louisiana berries at 25 to 35 cents per 24 pint case and Florida at 35 cents. Light receipts and strong demand pushed prices up about 7 to 10 cents from last week while traders say market could absorb large daily volumes.期待 more berries soon and prices may ease.
Ed mund Peycke Co of Los Angeles advertises distributing California asparagus to Chicago with March 24 dateline. George Middendorf Co reports receiving carrots of California asparagus and notes improved wetter quality since early express shipments. Green brand packed by H. W. and W. EF. Meeks of Antioch, California is distributed.
Trade circles discuss a new sales force for box apples and its potential to boost sales beyond 606. The International Apple Shippers Association weekly statement is expected to trigger surprise as supply tightens and demand remains strong. Prices for Fancy and Extra Fancy Western box apples are quoted from storage in Chicago and the East.
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