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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1920
Page
2
Chicago receipts for the year show 295,716 cases this week, with storage holdings around 314,356 cases, indicating a tighter supply vs last year. Dealers expect prices to hold firm or rise, aided by limited storage, with May deliveries trading near 45 cents and storage packed stock firming into Thursday.
Trade in live poultry at Chicago shows prices steady with firm demand despite strikes and delays. Receipts included coops and freight cars, with goods cleared as market remained in good shape. Prices ranged from 23 to 38 cents across turkeys fowls ducks geese and broilers, with slight advances on some items as demand persisted.
A warrant for the arrest of 33 year old Maurice Lebowitz, Pittsburgh, former H. I. Ayoob Co buyer, has been secured. Lebowitz is tied to a disappearance after sending car numbers and drafts totaling 4650 to Texas for cabbage and onions. He last telegraphed from Laredo on March 31 and has not been heard from since. the Ayoob Co treasurer suspects foul play and police nationwide are aiding the search.
From Nashville Arkansas on April 24 1920 Bert Johnson reports an entire peach crop loss. He is converting about 500 acres to cantaloupes in open spots of young orchards and expects to finish planting by mid next week. The note is addressed to The Packer and signed Bert Johnson.
The first car of Texas onions reached Bourk Donaldson Taylor's new building on Saturday. By noon the entire car sold and most moved out by 6 p m. The stock was good quality selling at 6 25 per crate. The first car of Texas potatoes arrived Tuesday and was sold at ibe per pound.
A Hammond Indiana firm formerly the Champion Potato Machinery Company has changed its name to Champion Corporation. The move reflects a broader product line while keeping the same personnel and management. The announcement notes the previous name implied sole focus on potato machinery, prompting the rebranding.
Experienced carlot and road salesman offering reliable service and strong references. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Eager to secure trade or jobbing sales work and provide verifiable recommendations.
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