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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1916
Page
2
The March 24 Agriculture Bulletin No.714 offers methods to prevent five field diseases in sweet potatoes. It details seed treatment, hotbeds, and field disinfection to exclude germs, plus rotation and careful selection of disease free seed potatoes. It notes spread through insects, equipment, water, manure, and decayed tubers.
The article stresses storing sound potatoes only and discarding tubers with black rot to prevent spread. It recommends crate storage for ventilation and even temperatures, starting at 80 to 85 degrees F for ten days, then lowering to 50 to 55 degrees. After unloading, disinfect bins with copper sulfate solution.
The article notes a new opportunity for American prune producers as South American imports shift away from European sources. About a quarter million dollars’ worth of prunes are imported yearly, with Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and others historically reliant on France, the Balkans, Germany, or other Europe sources. U.S. exports in 1913 reached 118 million pounds valued at $6.656 million, but only 116 thousand pounds ($14 thousand) went to South America.
Chicago March 24 A banquet by the Chicago Potato Dealers Association urged sincerity and adherence to rules to curb track pedaling and boost market fairness. Leaders Dr H Skallerup and E P Miller pressed for unity, with a rising vote pledging ongoing support and loyalty to the organization.
Chicago dated report notes Wisconsin cabbage supplies falling with only 74 cars left statewide. Analysts expect continued firm prices as Wisconsin cleans out and New York State must cover remaining demand. Prices quoted around 16 to 18 f. o. b. Wisconsin points and Maine exchanges constrained by car shortages.
Chicago March 24 Roy Quinn of Detimey Co married Bernadette English sister of Neil English formerly in brokerage business The Packer announced the marriage Quinn has wide trade acquaintance nationwide The notice ends abruptly with unclear remnants of Water in Catherine Dena
An unnamed party arranged a discreet withholding of information about Lit, ensuring that even Brother Neil remained unaware while the matter unfolded. The maneuver, linked to Neil English and Mr. Quinn, aimed to prevent any early awareness of Lit until it surfaced publicly.
Bayfield Wisconsin reports about four feet of snow fall shaping berry prospects for June. Strawberries expected around June 20 with about 100 acres in the district. Apple shipments projected 15,000 to 25,000 boxes mainly Duchess and Wealthies. Red raspberries and sour cherries also look strong if weather remains favorable.
Chicago markets showed moderate activity as plentiful supplies kept prices low. California asparagus spiked, wax beans scarce at 3.50 per hamper, green beans around 2.50 to 3.50, hothouse cucumbers easy, lettuce soft due to poor stock, celery steady, California Iceberg 2.50 per case, cabbage easy at 2 per crate, Florida tomatoes liberal with weak demand.
UWHTORGS CITRUS MARIN reports brisk demand for oranges with firm small Navels at 9 per box and Florida stock scarce but quality good. California arrivals show large fruit dominating and prices around 2.65 per box for large sizes, 2.75 for carrots. Grapefruit demand improves with small sizes scarce near 3 per box, general run 2.25 to 2.75. Lemons quiet at 2 to 2.75, extra fancy up to 3.0.
O L Macau ley of the Grant Manufacturing Company Kokomo Ind visited Chicago to close large sales of the Grant Egg Candler. He said the device is taking hold nationwide with orders from every region and a total near 10 000 since the recent egg conventions.
The California Peach Growers Association directors met with Mandford Businessmen in Hanford to raise about 150000 dollars by May 1, needed to complete contracts. About 73 percent of the peach acreage is expected to be signed by May 1 to control matters as 600000 dollars is required overall.
Racine emerges as a manufacturing and produce hub with Frank Luxem & Co succeeding Hanley Brothers in a modern, refrigerated facility. The firm handles apples eggs bananas and perishable fruits with dedicated rooms for 1 to 8 cars, plus South green vegetables. Direct North Western railroad frontage enables unloads straight into the house, boosting efficiency and regional fruit and vegetable operations.
Hood River Oregon reports a record $10,000 spent on 30 power spraying machines this season. Dealers note a surge in purchases during the wet period as growers prepare for spraying, though many may not complete due to continued weather.
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