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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1915
Page
2
Trade was light owing to weather conditions as Chicago growers reported plentiful homegrown stock and subdued demand. Prices varied by item with lettuce and cucumbers selling slowly amid liberal offerings, Florida celery firm, and tomato and pea shipments easing demand while supplies remained ample from Kentucky, Illinois, and the South.
G. Caruso Co. of Lugarsport Indiana has added a three story plus basement cold storage facility adjoining its current building. The new plant expands the produce firm's storage capacity and marks a significant expansion for the company this spring.
Chicago creditors press Waldman over unpaid eggs and butter shipments. David Blanco, linked to Waldman’s New York sales, returned from the East claiming unsettled payments. Waldman’s phone out, store quiet, and shippers report delayed or withheld settlements as investigations continue.
The Chicago apple market remained firm this week with demand for fancy barrels at higher prices. Wine varieties such as Baldwins Russell and Ganos sold at 4.50 per barrel. A few Ben Davis were offered but of poor quality, fetching 3 to 3.50. Box apples traded well with no major price changes.
May 28 report shows rapid Cuban pineapple shipments through Chicago via the N C and St L Railway. Key West to Chicago runs averaged 86 hours with an fastest six hour period and a distance of 176 miles. The trip averaged 218.10 miles per hour including stops.
Chicago May 28 demand for oranges was slow with little business reported. Prices in car lot lots held near prior levels though some decline expected from slow movement. California Navels quoted up to 2.90 for fancy stock and Valencias 2.50 to 2.76. Florida grapefruit firm due to light receipts with prices higher than last week. Carrots quoted 3.00 to 3.50 with auctions as high as 3.76 per box. Lemons dull due to cool weather and overstocked with plenty on track and some in storage. Carrots quoted 2.75 to 3.
Chicago May 28 The cabbage market was weak with prices near 1.75 per crate for stock from all sections. Arrivals from Louisiana Mississippi Alabama and Virginia exceeded local needs as warmer rainy weather weighed on trade. Virginia stock offered at 1.10 per crate f o b and Mississippi fruit from Crystal Springs at 1.40 per crate midweek. Holidays at week start were considered.
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