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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
2
May 7 report from Imperial Valley sent two Mission Bell cantaloupes about the size of June apples to The Packer office via Ben H. Arkelian & Co. The firm notes the valley melon crop is developing well and in fine shape.
Frank Cuneo of Garibaldi & Cuneo rails against Chicago Plan aims to evict South Water street fruit and produce merchants. He names leaders and staff opposing the Wacker plan, details Haddock Lane widening, 80 foot thoroughfare aims, and potential higher hauling costs if shifts to West Side occur.
The Water Street produce traders argue against a $15 million riverfront project and heavy property assessments that would raise living prices and leave their stores vacant during a five year rebuild. They recount past defeats by outside real estate interests and vow to return to their historic Water Street quarters.
In a fragmented remark, residents describe dynamics on Water Street where smaller workers stayed while bigger figures migrated. Over two years the larger men returned, and a local speaker asserts readiness to resist changes. The crisis centers on whether moving plans will ease Loop congestion or merely relocate it.
Lawton Michigan May 7 Knowledge of the sudden death of H E Durkee came as a great shock to this community and his many friends who knew him well in the years connected with the fruit growing and shipping interests He was connected with the Southern Michigan Fruit Association for over 20 years and served as its manager for ten or more His duties will probably be assumed by D C Thompson who has been his assistant.
Minnesota potato market eased late last week and early this week but improved with better inquiry. 77 cars shipped from the state last week bringing total to 21,521 cars to May 1, compared with 22,084 a year earlier. Tuesday bids for white stock ranged from 6.95 to 7.10 per cwt fob, red Rivers up to 7.40 fob. Wednesday and Thursday saw little change with light demand and mostly steady white stock quotes at 7 to 7.10 fob.
Butter eggs and poultry prices remain practically unchanged since last week with offerings light and receipts prompt. Detroit butter quoted at 16 9 16 cents for fresh first eggs around 43 to 44 cents, with market activity quiet. J E Enright resigns from Goldish Bernier firm, may start own venture. he traveled to Chicago and St Louis this week. George Lytell of Stacy Merrill Fruit Co visits Duluth. California Fruit and Produce Co opens Sacramento office with Bakulich in charge.
Detroit market notes show improved rail shipments aided by a near end to the yardmen strike through volunteer replacements. Michigan potatoes reach market in small lots while Canadian potatoes meet slow demand. Michigan prices fall 60 cents to $1 per 150 pounds, Canadian unchanged at 10 to 10.50. Bermudas replace Indiana onions at 4.50 to 5.50 per cwt, green peppers drop to 8.50 per case, cauliflower rising to 5.50 per crate, Florida grapefruit up from 4.25 to 6.50 per crate. all other fruits unchanged.
The Interstate Commerce Commission found lemon carload rates from California to Lewis town Miles City and Glendive Montana in the Gamble Robinson Lewistown Company et al case against Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway unreasonable. Reparation awarded for shipments March 20 1916 to July 23 1917 at $1.15 per 100 pounds, excess above $1 deemed unjust.
The past week sees several trade visitors to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Named attendees include N. W. Jones of Davenport Iowa Clyde Smith of Grayville Illinois George Ahlheim of Albany New York Hi L Ettlinger of St. Louis H H Bergmann of St. Louis J P Godon of Columbus Ohio George E Clark of Omaha Nebraska T R Seabury of Detroit EF Merryfield of Manitowoc Wisconsin R Jesse of Kenna Wisconsin and Mr Keilsmeier of Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Milwaukee May 7 butter market remains weak with prices from 63 to 64 cents for best creameries. Ample butter supplies on market. Market kept in line with Chicago. cheese market backward with declines about one cent. Trade small and tone quieter though declines not large yet. egg offerings noted as well.
Prices for eggs hold around 38 cents with modest declines noted for heavy fowls and springers. Ducks and turkeys show firming demand with dark meat around 33 to 35 cents and light at 36 to 27 cents, while prices for other plump grades rise modestly amid better buying.
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