18 May 1912
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1912
Page
1
Trade in fruits vegetables and related items remains active despite cool weather limiting supplies. Receipts vary by region with light arrivals from the south causing uneven pricing on onions tomatoes greens and lettuce. prices for fishers, homegrown items, and southern crates show firmness in some markets while others ease with abundant offerings.
Caney Valley reports wet weather hindering early digging of potatoes. Spencers & Mullins push May 20 start. yield below expectations but growers employ methods to salvage part. Prices steady around $1.50 to $1.75. movement light this week with about 60 cars anticipated. Weather now fair, stock maturing. June digs expected to increase output.
New York May 17 The egg market shows steadiness as storage eggs flood the trade with receipts for March 1 to last week totaling 1,587,089 cases versus 1,783,832 last year. Monday to Friday sales ranged from 20,588 to 46,997 cases, with prices holding despite daily fluctuations. Northern stocks fetch extra firsts around 21 to 22 cents, with primes in the 18 to 21 cent range. Ohio and Illinois lots sold at 19 to 21 1/2 cents as warm weather fuels two storage grades while trade sources project a large winter trade and solid foundation for values.
In Dayton Tennessee on May 17 more than 200 cars of berries have been loaded and shipped from the east Tennessee fruit belt with Evensville Spring City and Chattanooga the main contributors. A record 65 cars were loaded Monday, 48 cars left on special trains in the evening but were delayed by a wreck. The crop has widened distribution to far western and eastern markets, with prices from 2.50 to 2.75 delivered, and shipments continuing for the next three to four weeks as the flush of the season approaches.
Receipts of onions remained heavy in Chicago with a dominant yellow stock and plentiful crystal wax. White onions showed slight improvement but overall quality stayed fair and soundness varied, forcing disposal on arrival. Texas reports better keeping quality, yet speculative demand remained weak as prices slipped toward $1.25, whites $1.40 to $1.50, No. 2 stock $1.00 to $1.25.
Roy Campbell reports 2700 carloads of onions moved from Texas to date with about 800 cars remaining to ship within 30 days. The association controls around 80 percent of the leftover crop. markets stronger than a week ago. In Laredo heavy rain slowed movement to 1969 cars by Thursday, with 260 cars still here and onions expected to be small and prices higher as shipments ease.
A publicity campaign in Pittsburg aims to curb excessive profits by exposing hucksters and retail dealers. The effort, backed by the Publicity Committee and the Pittsburg Gazette Times, highlights wholesale quotations and price abuses in fruits and vegetables. It praises consumer action, producer cooperation, and a growing movement to lower living costs for Pittsburg and nearby residents.
A long inquiry outlines John D. Cunningham’s revived movement promoting the American Fruit union. It claims dealers must invest $100 stock to handle shipments and ties earnings to a 10 percent commission split with the union, while restricting publicity and stressing bonds. The piece notes residency at 612 Crown Street Cincinnati and cites a young stenographer as secretary.
Chicago May 17 reports show only slight changes in the egg market. Receipts run around 30,000 cases daily with cool weather and steady demand. Minnesota and Dakota eggs hold at 19 to 20 cents. Missouri and Iowa stocks offered around 19 to 20 cents with bids near 19 cents. Thursday's activity remains unchanged with steady quotations and several cars sold to one firm. Kaplan Trustee Is Appointed in bankrupt case. Central Trust Co named trustee and referee Eastman likely to handle proceedings.
Chicago May 17 weak cabbage market characterized by heavy Texas receipts and ample southern supplies. Demand was light but improved as dealers held prices. heat damaged stock sold best at 1.75 per barrel for Texas shipments and 2.50 to 3 for Mississippi and Louisiana crates, while inferior cabbage stayed dull. Poor rail service stretched delivery times ten to fifteen days, fueling fresh stock on consignment and discouraging speculative purchases amid varying quality.
In New York on May 17 the majority of lemons offered at auction were unsound and decayed, with brokers bidding cautiously. Receipts favored the local packing trade as prices held near last week. Sound lots sold with firsts at 2.90 to 3.48 and seconds 2.35 to 2.70 for 30s, and 2.75 to 3.68 for 260s, while light lots drew 1.50 to 2.20.
A chaotic OCR style month in the Packer region outlines market items across many cities. It lists vegetable, fruit, and potato movements in Chicago New York Cleveland Minneapolis Boston and more, with notes on crop conditions declines and planned markets and transfers.
May 17 Fargo North Dakota reports early 1912 potato planting expanding across the Red River valley. The main acreage remains steady with substantial new plantings in younger districts where the industry is just beginning. Despite a late season, fields are in excellent condition and a strong season could yield a banner crop.
Berry market showed improved arrivals and steady prices with Tennessee stock fetching top values. Quarts sold 2 to 3.75 dollars, pints 1 to 1.75, while late trade saw prices easing on heavy receipts but buyers remained active and expect higher values next week.
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