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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1925
Page
2
Washington May 28 The market for Pecorino cheese shows uncertainty says Consul Horace Remillard. American demand for genuine Roman Pecorino declined as buyers prefer cheaper Sardinian Roman type. 1924 26 production not yet ready for export though some shippers quote prices. prices for the new season likely lower.
John Biggio and Harold Watson returned to the city after weeks in Southern tomato and fruit districts. T E Bailey came back from the early potato district, A J Conroy and George A Hanes visited from Milwaukee and Detroit respectively. W J Piowaty and M W Lorch returned from Arkansas and Kansas City markets. Mark T Adamson spoke of California connections, as J L Sullivan from California visited Chicago this week.
May trading opened with favorable weather and a holiday on Saturday, keeping most commodities steady. Arrivals from the South rise as dry weather affects crops. prices vary by crate and size with asparagus and greens holding firm while green corn and tomatoes trend up. Illinois crates, Louisiana hampers, and Mississippi produce show mixed movements as shipments increase from St. Louis and nearby truck gardens.
Weather conditions delayed ment of strawberries but weekly prices rose about $1 per crate due to tighter supplies. Movement from Lower Illinois, Indiana, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee largely finished while Eastern and Central regions led shipments. Michigan's first berries appeared Tuesday with cooler weather affecting early quality. Prices varied by variety and state with Aromas and Dunlaps commanding distinct ranges, Illinois stock mainly about 5 to 6 dollars per 24 quart crate.
New Orleans on May 28 reports receipts and demand fair, wool market largely nominal. Clear Lake bids from 36 1/2 to 40 cents, eight burry from 26 to 35 cents, hard burry steady around 20 to 25 cents per pound, varying by grade and quality.
In Chicago Judge Gentzel ruled for Sotirakopulous Brothers against Idaho Equity Exchange. The case centers on FOB shipping point versus FOB Chicago delivery for Idaho baking potatoes shipped in 1921. The court found the defendant not liable since no possession or control passed at the shipping point.
Experienced office manager with 14 years in fruit and produce trade offers rapid and accurate account sales. Has thorough knowledge of modern accounting methods and seeks a position with a reliable commission house. Address Box 530 care of The Packer 192 N Clark Chicago Tl.
The Idaho Equity Exchange illustrates general practice in FOB sales where cars ship on an i o b basis and drafts with bills of lading go to the bank. Judge Gentzel holds the seller must part with actual and constructive ownership via delivery of the bill of lading or a symbol of ownership before enforcing an f o b contract.
Chicago May market reports a lively week for potatoes with strong demand and rising prices. Old Wisconsin Michigan No 1 stock sold near 1.75 to 2 per cwt as late as midweek, while new stock receipts remained light. Local Irish Cobblers attracted 7.25 to 7.75 per barrel in jobbing, with No 1 and No 2 South Carolina varieties also moving briskly.
Walter Hunt of Sawdey and Hunt in Los Angeles is due in Seattle within days to inspect Puget Sound lettuce crop conditions, based on information from West Hunt who runs the firm’s operations in the area.
Quotation from Answers London features a comic dialogue about a parasite as a man who walks through a revolving door without pushing. A boy asks what a parasite is and the father explains in brisk, humorous terms.
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