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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1935
Page
2
Foley a Fresno fruit shipper visited Detroit and set headquarters with McFaddin Skelton Distributing Co. Karl J. DeWitt formerly in Detroit fruit business visited Monday and Tuesday. He is now establishing headquarters in Cleveland.
Shelbyville Michigan May 17 federal lead inspection of shipments has boosted Michigan from fourth to first among onion producers says Carl McGuffy Shelbyville grower shipper and Michigan Vegetable Growers Association president. Despite the driest summer on record the 1994 crop was the largest on record with over 6000 railroad cars shipped plus large truck tonnage. Michigan has no state inspectors but can borrow from Indiana as needed.
Traverse City Michigan May 17 Michigan Cherry Growers Inc was told by Washington rep George W Bolling that reports of a tariff cut on Italian cherries under a reciprocity trade deal are unfounded. Any change would be minor and not affect the 1935 crop. Bolling also promotes a federal cherry marketing agreement awaiting packer approval after tentative approval by Secretary Wallace.
Rumors in Chicago claim railroads will launch a car door settlement plan for loss and damage on fruits vegetables and melons arriving and unloaded in Chicago. The plan would set dollar amounts of damage agreed by carrier and owner with the Western Weighing and Inspection Bureau handling verification. Mr Howard reportedly pursuing talks with South Water merchants to test feasibility, with watermelons possibly excluded.
The Detroit Produce Traffic Club announces its annual spring golf tournament on Friday May 24 at the Warren Valley Golf Club near Telegraph and Warren Avenue. Tee-off after noon with prizes and the President's Cup competition. Costs include golf and locker 1.26 and dinner 1.25 totaling 2.60, dinner-only 1.26.
Chicago Street Notes lists A. H. Newell of Springfield and Jay Lorber of Kansas City among visitors from the agricultural and fruit trade. It notes arrivals, departures, and deals as brokers, marketers, and firms from Chicago for Wenatchee, Decatur, Nashville, Foley, Ala., Mexico City, and other markets. Honor Denney is welcomed at home after birth.
John A. Buck, formerly with Fredto Buck-Johnson, Inc., leaves California to join William J. Ellis & Co. as field representative. He will be based in Salinas after selling his interest in Freeto Buck-Johnson, Inc. There is no other change in the firm.
Arthur Serra of Arthur Sérra & Co. reports from Chicago on Cuban pineapple crops. Extended dry weather has reduced crop size with shipments expected smaller and continuing until about July 1. Sizes run heavy to 30s, 368, and 42s, but quality is exceptionally good with virtually no shrinkage.
Detroit Union Produce Terminal hosts a Toledo group from Nation Wide supported by Feilbach Co. and Frick Brothers. Grocers tour facilities, inspect banana ripening, tomato packing, celery processing and auction operations. Osbey and Brown address guests. future visits include Ohio State University group and officials Frost and Herr.
In Chicago on May, a slightly weaker tone dominated the onion market as heavy arrivals and slow demand persisted. Texas 60 pound bags sold around 1.15 to 2.35 dollars, reflecting softer prices despite steady trade.
Northwest Fruit Exchange official R C McMahon and Wolverine Fruit & Produce’s G W Prater stopped in Wenatchee for meetings. State Agriculture offices in Gorham building remodeled for more light and room. D L Piazza Brokerage and Healy moved to larger Gorham quarters. Cherries booked for Monday auction and auctioneer Everett Sherman expected Sunday. Tedford brothers and Marguleas attended local trade events. Dave Piazza escorted Marguleas to Des Moines after stay.
Michigan hotel managers tested Katahdin potatoes in baking boiling steaming and frying tests. Most reported good results though some shipments chilled in transit caused discolored flesh. Overall the variety was rated best among Michigan types with minor objections on size for certain bakers. Tests will continue this fall with more samples. Chicago potato market shows slow demand and weak prices on old and new stock.
Petoskey Michigan May 17 the city commission enacted a new ordinance governing truckers and other transient dealers. Merchants not on the local tax roll must pay a tax starting at $50 yearly, with the levy rising according to business volume.
Urbana May 17 Illinois agricultural researchers report three years of tests showing zinc sulphate in lead arsenate lime spray reduces arsenic acid formation harming peach trees. The bulletin notes limited fungicidal or nutrient value but stresses injury reduction and provides a 100 gallon mix: six pounds zinc sulphate six pounds hydrated lime and three pounds lead arsenate.
Urbana Illinois May 17 plant breeders cannot make tomatoes frost resistant and warn gardeners to delay transplanting. B L Weaver of the University of Illinois notes risk remains until late May in northern areas while southern and central Illinois may transplant by May 15 with reduced frost danger. For commercial growers higher prices may offset frost risk but home gardeners should favor later plantings to avoid losses.
The first car of cantaloupes from Imperial Valley, California, to reach Chicago this season arrived Monday afternoon. Pack included A. W. Barnett & Co Inc, the LaMantia Bros Arrigo Co, Dries & Wax, and A. Schwartz & Co. Quality praised as Hale's Best variety, packed in jumbo and standard crates.
Cabbage offerings were liberal this week with movement moderately active. Mississippi Iceberg crates sold for 1.66, half crates 0.76, 1.50 for South Carolina and Florida hampers, Louisiana crates 0.75 to 1.50, Arkansas crates 1.35.
A T Johnson physician formerly with A T Johnson & Sons Inc now affiliated with C H Weaver & Co. Johnson has long stood in the Chicago market and possesses broad trade reputation with extensive nationwide acquaintances from the former firm. He left this week for a trip to shipping sections of the eastern states.
May 17 Chicago received the season’s first peaches. C M Weaver & Co welcomed an express shipment of 14 half bushels of Red Beauties from Fort Valley Georgia. Red Beauty is a new variety. A six-basket crate from Reynolds Georgia also arrived.
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