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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1917
Page
2
Chicago market reports steady prices for cucumbers and tomatoes with Florida and California lots in play. Beets, beans, peppers, and other produce showed varied demand while overall supplies were adequate and some stock sold slowly.
Indiana Eye and Poultry Association secretary William Locks announced a November 19 rule on poultry sales. Any birds showing sand or grit in crops or fed pepper or excessive feed above two ounces per head at weighing are unmerchantable and not buyable. receivers cannot unload carloads and buyers cannot purchase poultry with excess feed. Dr H E Bainard, Indiana Food Administrator, issued the order.
Wisconsin Cheese Market Shows Advance. Sheboygan Wis Nov 23 The cheese market was higher this week and the general tone has remained unsettled A further advance at country markets this week was expected the closing days of last week but the advance exceeded expectations Daisies and Young Americas and American all advanced 4c and Squares added 1e per pound Twins only seemed to remain sluggish and their advance was not in proportion to that of the other styles Trading has been fairly active in most of the home markets the Eastern outlet only remaining practically as unrealized The small holders feel firm while large holders feel unsettled Plymouth Call Board this week 125 Twins 28c 400 Daisies 25c 200 Longhorns 25c 186 Longhorns 25c 15 Young Americas 25c 141 Squares 27c At Sheboygan only Longhorns buyers offered all sales at 2 Appleton Twins and Cheddars offered sold at 23c
Chicago bank raises capital stock from 300000 to 500000 with total capital surplus and profits of 635000. Three quarters issued to old stockholders, one quarter to new. Leasing new quarters in Ashland Block at West Randolph and North Clark, expected by May 1.
Chicago reports Mr. Nellis head of F. E. Nellis & Co hosted a venison luncheon for the Boosters Club after a deer punting outing in Northern Michigan. The event occurred last week and showcased a jovial gathering led by Mr. Nellis.
Dan Coyne senior of Coyne Brothers reports a successful grape season and announces a move into winter poultry and apples. He expects continued strong demand for seasonable goods and an improved movement of produce.
In Chicago on November 23 the barreled apple market eased slightly due to higher arrivals of ungraded and No 2 stock. Fancy apples remained modest in supply with steady prices, while overall trading was active across No 1 to fancy stock with specific prices noted for each variety. Box apples also priced lower amid varied offerings.
J W Falk of Turlock Calif a leading cantaloupe grower delayed a sale with JC H Weaver Co Chicago to ship his product next year. Other dealers are preparing for a likely large crop amid war conditions. Shipments of casabas in small lots continue with a broader plantings this year.
The Booster Club committee led by C A Kerr raised 2854.17 during the MCA campaign to aid erection and maintenance of C A buildings in Se camps at home and overseas. The B Shaver Canning Company is incorporated in Huntingburg Indiana with 100000 capital. directors Benjamin T Shaver Benen Ae Wight and Joannis Schwartz.
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