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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1924
Page
2
Benton Harbor Mich Oct 31 The movement of Concord grapes from this district will end within a week or ten days. Last week frosts touched low vineyards and demand for grapes appears well supplied, pushing values down about 10 per ton to the prevailing 45 dollars fob. Not many inquiries by wire and many cars remained unsold mainly to Chicago.
Oct 31 report notes steady demand for sweet potatoes with comfortable prices. Tennessee Nancy Halls sold at 1.85 to 1.90 per hamper, Illinois Yams 1.25, Eastern Jerseys 2.50 to 2.60, Minors Jerseys 1.50 to 1.60, Virginia barrels 3.75 to 4, Iowa Indiana bushels 2 to 2.25, Alabama hampers 1.50, Delaware Jerseys 2.40 to 2.50 per hamper.
Chicago shares in Apple Week as chairman F. W. Morf declares the event a big success locally. Apple dealers boost contributions, newspapers pledge cooperation, and 3,000,000 residents are urged to celebrate the king of fruits. Schools, Salvation Army, railroads, and radio stations join in promoting apples.
Minnesota total potato shipments for the week ending October 25 reach 2 673 cars, with North Dakota 629, South Dakota 309, and Wisconsin 869. By October 25 season totals show Minnesota 9 931, North Dakota 1 725, South Dakota 1 267, Wisconsin 2 565. Dealers anticipate tighter markets in late fall as storage increases and weather slows movement.
Chicago market on Michigan Concord grapes opened weaker then steadied with four quart climax baskets at 26 28 cents and 12 quart climax baskets at 60 65 cents for the best stock. Frosted fruit sold at a sharp discount, some large baskets as low as 36 cents. New York and Pennsylvania stock commanded a premium with four quart climax baskets at 38 to 35 cents and 12 quart baskets at 85 cents to $1.
Chicago on Oct 31 reports pear receipts down slightly this week yet demand remains fair and prices hold firm. Michigan Bartletts in basket lots bring 2.75, Kieffers 1, Howell s 1.75, and Buerre Rose 2.75 per 3 or per basket.
Chicago October 21 J L Slattery left Wednesday for California to represent E Kahn Co He will introduce to jobbers Kahns baking potatoes boxed for hotel restaurant and dining car trade and in 16 and 30 pound cartons for consumers across the state.
Chicago prices drift lower as demand softens across the country. Packers and distributors struggle to move cars to outside markets, with much fruit stored in cold storage amid price pressure. Listings show varied prices by variety and format, including Kings, Jonathans, and Grimes, with discounts for fancier lots and limited storage space constraints noted.
Chicago October 31 onion market shows slightly renewed demand with weather-friendly forecasts. Prices edged little on reds and yellows, but white stock from Central states and California rose 10 to 20 cents. October movement stood robust at about 4 500 cars, with Ohio Indiana Michigan Wisconsin yellows and reds quoted around 1.40 to 1.60, whites 2.15 to 2.50, Colorado yellows 1.25, Oregon yellows 1.75 to 1.80, California whites 3.50, and nearby markets steady amid steady demand.
L B Keller longtime manager of Booth Cold Storage in Minneapolis died in a city hospital after a period of ill health. His passing Friday funeral drew many from the trade who knew him for years.
Nashville observes Apple Week with safety drive and charity campaigns amid a civic luncheon where J J Castellini urged health through apples. Governor and mayor issue proclamations as 600 apples are donated for a student scramble after a college football game.
Boston marks Apple Week with a city wide program led by John L. Duffy of Kingman Hearty Inc. The plan includes 5000 posters in eateries and shops, displays, stickers, hotel apple dishes, newspaper features, motion picture slides, and the distribution of 40000 apples. School talks, apple receipt books, and free boxed apples are planned, with radio talks and bills in local outlets. Duffy is joined by Mae Strock, Dan Ahern, Francis V. Mead, and Harvey T. Sleeper as treasurer.
Todt Grapes About Over. Lodi California October 31 The harvest of Lodi grapes should be over a few days after November 1 according to estimates by a local shipping company manager. The count taken mid last week shows 1866 carloads sent forward. Some shippers expect a strong finish to the season. A few Tokays picked too soon after the rain brought low prices.
Chicago October 31 market reports a weak potato trade with heavy receipts and 125 cars moved on track. Prices show further decline from last week as buyers stay distant. Minnesota remains the heaviest shipper with Wisconsin and Michigan also contributing, while dry rot affects some lots. Prices ranged from 60 to 190 per cent of dollar terms for various grades and sacks.
Mrs Frank Morton of Nashville died Sunday afternoon at 1 46 at the home of her son Charles F Morton 2015 McCallie avenue Chattanooga after six weeks illness Her father was J D Keenes a Chattanooga pioneer She lived most of her life in Chattanooga and was a Methodist church member Survived by husband Frank Morton son Charles F Morton seven grandchildren two brothers J W Keenes and C Keenes Funeral services at 2015 McCallie avenue were conducted by Rev Mr Morrell and Rev Mr Chaney Interment Citizens cemetery pallbearers were S E H Drake J H Allison C W Henley Lawrencia Baker A Muxen James Harris
Chicago October market reports a dull cabbage trade as unseasonable heat keeps growers from Wisconsin and Ontario from moving cargoes. Carlot Holland quotes run 9 10 per ton f r shipping point, with some sellers at 8 8.50. Shippers pay growers 6 per ton delivered at car. Local demand lit by homegrown stock. prices range 0.76 to 1.00 per crate.
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