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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1917
Page
2
Wisconsin reports varied potato harvests across towns Antigo Ladysmith Park Falls Phillips Bruce and Medford with yields ranging from 120 to 180 bushels per acre. frost and market sales influenced storage, with most districts noting good quality tubers and several new potato elevators.
J Ellis Slater of J Ey lig Slater Company left Wednesday for a trip through the box apple states with Mrs Slater. 3 T Banks traffic manager of the Boyle Company Wichita Kan is visiting J H Robinson Chicago office manager. William L McMullan of William M McMullan Co returned from travels through Canada rutabaga regions and Eastern markets. H J Lyons of Coyne Brothers recently returned from California fruit and vegetable districts.
Indiana Egg and Poultry Association at the Claypool Hotel adopts resolutions opposing frozen poultry measures. Dealers should refrain from turkey purchases during National Food Administration periods and a general prohibition across surplus states is urged to prevent cross-border buying. Discussion notes fears of price suppression and boosted meat supply by other means. 30 state poultry dealers attended as Stan Wyckoff and H E Barnard explained Fed suggestions and food conservation plans. Bearman Fruit Co enlarges Minneapolis store to 35,000 square feet across four floors with expanded celery and horticulture space.
Chicago report shows eased demand for sweet potatoes as mild weather returns. Offerings were ample but unsold. Virginia barrels quoted at 34 4.25 and Jerseys at .50. Jersey hampers bought 1.70 and Illinois stock 1 1.1% (text may contain OCR errors).
The Iowa Potato and Truck Growers Association will hold its fourth annual meeting here on November 6 and 28 in cooperation with the Scott County Farm Improvement League and the Department of Agricultural Extension at Iowa State College.
Salt Lake City Utah November 9 A special freight rate of 8 12c per cwt on apples from Provo to Murray for carrying purposes was allowed a few days ago.
Chicago markets showed solid vegetable supply with improved movement and steady demand. Prices varied by item, including head lettuce $1.50 to $1.75, Eastern icebergs $1.75 to $2.25, and romaine $5.50 to $7 per barrel, with notable activity in cucumbers, celery, cauliflower, tomatoes, and peppers amid quality differences and regional arrivals.
Milwaukee markets report firmer tone after Apple Day advertising. No. 1 Jonathans at 6.50 a barrel, Grimes Golden 5.50, Winesaps 5.50, Rome Beauty 5, Gano 4.75, Ben Davis 4.25, Snows 5.50. Western apples at 3.25 per box. grapes and melons show declines amid ample supply. Cabbage steady near 2.75 per barrel. lettuce easy 0.60–1.50. potatoes near 2 per cwt. Butter firm, eggs firm, live poultry weak with fowls 14 cents per lb.
Wisconsin markets show firmer price trends with healthier demand across the nation. In Sheboygan Long Horns sold at 23 1/4 cents, Plymouth reported Twins and Daisies at 22 1/2 to 23 1/4 cents, and Appleton board sold Twins and Cheddar at 22 1/2 cents.
J H Twitchell of ai H Twitchell & Co Chicago returns to the office after two business trips to Florida. He visited major fruit and vegetable sections on both coasts and reports the citrus crop will be light this year but vegetables, including lettuce, look good for Thanksgiving Day.
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