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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1909
Page
1
Fresh egg prices rise amid heavier weekly receipts in Chicago markets. Monday extras at 2c, primes up to 10c, firsts around 21c, ordinary firsts near 10 26c. Receipts across days ranged from 4,017 to 6,609 cases, with limited bidding and mixed storage offers reflecting cautious demand.
The eggs market shows a sharp weakness with April eggs trading around 23 to 25 cents per dozen and May at 22 to 23 cents. New York and Chicago buyers struggle to sustain prices as demand slackens, storage movements falter, and holders fear further losses while some late week stabilization appears on current receipts.
News of the Michigan potato crop with reports from Manton Gaylord Kingeley Mancenola Boyne Falls Kalkaska Fife Lake South Boardman and notes on apple bean and other crops at these points Also advertising results by The Packer and various market updates across multiple cities and commodities.
Scottsbluff area NEWS REPORT describes a glut of potatoes still in pits as markets falter. Growers in Bayard Minatare Scottsbluff Mitchell Morrill and Torrington face low prices and halted shipments. Buyers warn of mixed quality. some stock is fine but overall yield below standard.
The page surveys citrus and vegetable crops in Florida and Texas with notes from Leesburg Widwood Bushnell Stan ton and Winter Haven plus market activity in New York Cincinnati St Louis and Kansas City. It reports seed buys disputes mail fraud charges and emerging fruit trade concerns including onions cranberries and apples.
A fragmented domestic note hints at stock market caution and work pressures as teams prepare for a next phase of testing and evaluation amid uncertain demand.
Cincinnati reports cooler weather boosts activity in most poultry lines while turkeys remain abundant and slow. Large roast ing chickens and heavy hens are in demand. local dressers handle some out of town orders. Storage eggs decline slowly with about 25,000 cases balance. prices drift downward as sellers shade quotes to move product.
Butter prices show slight firming with better inquiry and demand for creamery extras. Extra firsts hold at 8 1 2 cents, bids near 29 30 cents. 60 tubs offered at 34 4 cents, 80 3 4 cents bids. Tuesday 25 tubs offered at 31 1 2 cents with 30 1 2 cents bid. creamery seconds quoted 2 7 0. Friday up 1 cent on extras and firsts.
Chicago reports a shift in supply as cold weather empties homegrown stock. Nice head lettuce is scarce and prices rise with quality. Louisiana shipments are largely poor, retailing at 3 to 3.50 per barrel, while better stock could fetch 4. Prospects improve if southern weather cooperates. Radishes plentiful but dull, Louisiana hampered peppers and shallots bring 3 to 3.50 a barrel for Cook quality, poorer stock sells lower.
A detailed comparison of lemon production and distribution in California and Sicily. The piece covers planting scales, pricing history, pre cooling methods, packing and sweating processes, labor conditions, shipping practices, tariffs, and market dynamics across the United States, noting California’s lead in the East and Sicily’s role in the Midwest and shipping routes.
Kansas City November 18 The Western Fruit Jobbers Association reports steady membership growth due to active committees. Officials urge west of Chicago dealers to join by January Denver convention with a $35 fee for current and next year. The group highlights transportation and legislative work and notes the Denver meeting coincides with Colorado Apple Show, aiding ties with Colorado growers and shippers. R W Gees in Kansas City and E B Branch in Omaha coordinate, with C A Kerr aiding membership.
Local poultry dealers dismiss a new Chicago coop ordinance as likely dead after Mayor Busse signaled veto, while cold weather boosts dressed turkey prices. Live stock arrivals include six cars with fluctuating gains, hens and springs easing late in the week as prices inch up for Thanksgiving demand.
Chicago buyers pay low prices for potatoes due to damaged stock, with traders reporting limited demand for lower quality lots as markets adjust to farm yields and processing needs.
In Chicago on Nov 19 the potato market shows better tone due to lighter receipts and stronger demand for good stock. Prices hold, with 40 to 48 cents paid for good to fancy grades, while frost stock brings 20 cents. Demand concentrates on higher quality, and seed potato inquiries rise amid expectations of larger southern acreage next year.
Kansas City reports a steady to firm market for creamery butter with fair movement of storage stock due to scant fresh supply. Packing stock remains less firm as buyers slow after eastern market weakness. Receipts are near normal, with some creamery butter arriving from Chicago as local supply stays tight.
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