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Chicago Packer

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1912

Page

2

Market report on Indianapolis produce prices and arrivals

Trade notes from Indianapolis traders show strawberries and berries shipping from nearby markets at 2.25 to 2.50 per crate of 24 quarts, with New Albany gooseberries at 2.74 and later arrivals up to 3.00. Mediterranean sweet oranges from California offered at 1.25 a box, apples and potatoes discussed with Texas new crop at 4 per sack and Florida produce varying in price, pineapples 2.50 to 2.75, cantaloupes 7.40 to 8 a crate, and lettuce, celery, and onions showing mixed pricing amid weather influences.

Banet Dt Floberts Indianapolis New Albany California Texas Floridas Marty Chius Tennessee Florida Queens Bermuda

Butter Receipts Rise 25 Percent in Minneapolis

Minneapolis reports a 25 percent weekly rise in butter receipts lowering prices. Demand remains light, outlets widen, and stock is not building. Prices for Monday through Thursday show gradual declines. no large stockpiles expected before month’s end. Indiana items note strawberry sales, canning company formations, and a health official warning on butter adulteration.

Anda Goes Abroad on European Trip

Chicago dealer John Anda of John Anda Produce Co. departed May 24 for Europe, visiting Norway, Denmark, Germany, and the United Kingdom. He travels with his wife and plans to return around August 1, aiming to resume work refreshed after a strenuous season.

Chicago Norway Chicaigo John Anda

MICHIGAN UPRG ME COMPLETED MERGER PLAN REPORTED

The Packer notes a merger forming the Berrein County Cheese Association from Michigan Uprg Me and Lake Shore Fruit Growers. Members approve uniting two organizations into a single body with officers Murphy, Rentfrow, Bookwalter, and Wall named. Directors listed include Rentfrow, Kull, Smith, Knuth, Shirley, and Shearer.

St. Joseph Lake Shore Fruit Tivewers Berrein Ceape Assa E. Murphy Ji. Rentfrow Ness Bookwalter J. M. Wall II. P. Rentfrow Otto Kull Chas 8. Smith Ernest Knuth Joseph Shirely W. H. Shearer

Orchard planting to expand in Washburn area in spring

In the Washburn Bayfield district, over 300 acres will be planted this spring with apples, cherries and plums composing the bulk. Smaller plantings will include peaches and pears as part of the orchard expansion across May 24.

Washburn Wis Washburn-Bayfield

Onion growers' rep from Texas in Chicago

C. C. Post of Asherton Texas represents several Texas onion growers shipping to H. L. Weaver & Co. in Chicago. He makes headquarters with the Chicago concern to look after growers interests while here. Post is a thorough onion man and a grower himself.

Chicago C. C. Post Asherton Tex H. Weaver & Co Post

No 1 Apple Standards Set by Michigan Court

South Haven May 24 The Twentieth Judicial Circuit court in Taylor vs Hess defines merchantable No 1 apples a strict hand picked with no blemish and good color sizes vary by variety Grimes Golden Winesap Russet and Snow allow 21 of an inch diameter except others 21 inches required The decision is expected to guide future Michigan grading rules and may settle long standing disputes among fruit growers and dealers.

South Haven Mich Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan Taylor Vs.ess Grimes Taylor Michigan

Local Demand Keeps Egg Market Firm in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis market reports firm prices as receipts remain heavier, with demand steady due to cool weather and high-quality stock. Surplus eggs go into storage while dealers hedge, with Friday quotes showing firsts at 17 1 2 c and other grades varying. several carloads sold at about 5.20 to 5.40 per case. In Indianapolis, trends are mixed as warmer weather pressures quality, yet buyers remain cautious and butter and poultry prices show minor shifts.

Minneapolis Indianapolis Elgin

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