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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1911
Page
2
A Chicago pote writes a verse inspired by The Packer about cantaloupes and the melon trade. He lampoons costs from shipper to drayman and ice man, noting growers bear the losses while others take fees. The piece ends with a nod to The Packer and a claim that the melons’ value has fallen relative to past years.
The American potato grower leads with $1 potatoes as prices surge nationwide. Maine shippers report $1.02 to $1.05 delivered to New York, while Michigan stock remains scarce at about $1.20 delivered. European shipments shrink with Ireland and England paying higher prices, and buyers increasingly paying in advance.
New York reports a week of high orange prices with about 10 cars from California selling at top season levels. Old Mission brand reached 9.05 per box, fancy oranges average above 7, and good second grade fruit 5.15 to 6.50. Citrus from Florida and Porto Rico also showed movement, with varied prices across grades and regions.
November Crop Report from the United States Department of Agriculture indicates the 1911 grape crop in the North Atlantic states reached 87.2 percent of a full crop, with other regions showing varied gains or deficits against ten year averages. California's crop stood at 8 percent of full, while the total U S crop reached 62.4 percent of its ten year average. Also noted is Harry Shimer returning home from Europe after a month abroad.
Reports from Iowa Illinois Minnesota and other states show a larger overall poultry crop this year with better quality in most areas. Chickens lead in numbers while ducks and geese stay near last season. Turkey output varies by region and eggs remain scarce as shipments pick up in Iowa Grinnell Waterloo and Muscatine areas.
Montana fruit notes in Kalispell describe a budding apple industry aided by favorable soils and climate. Growers push higher yields but struggle with grading and marketing, while Fred Whiteside showcases apples in multiple exhibitions. Potatoes remain a local strong crop and New York grape sales at Almeria barrels show price fluctuations. Hotel Astor convention plans and Atlanta branch league efforts for the National League Merchants are also noted.
Butter market in Kansas City opened firm with steady demand and ample supply. Creamery extras quoted at 32c, firsts 30c, seconds 28c, packing stock 20c, call prices 21 to 22c. Chicago reports Arizona Navel oranges exhibit from the Arizona Orange Growers’ Assn at the National Horticultural Congress in St Joseph Missouri.
Minneapolis on November 2 a notice urged those with vegetables ready for marketing to contact J. T. Kelly & Co. at 109 Sixth street N. as exclusive handlers of all kinds of vegetables and promising to purchase large quantities from now on.
Fresh eggs are scarce and shippers pay a premium for limited choice stocks. Mayor Jos A Kamp praises The Packer as the country’s leading trade paper. Kamp’s father founded the town named for him. Henry Lange’s beach draws St. Louis commission men seeking fishing and hospitality. Bartholomew offers 272 acres six miles from Kampsville. he harvested 800 barrels of apples this season. Ed Heidenrich and M Kinscherff are veteran orchardists. Benedict lauds The Packer for exposing produce crooks. Local leaders urge a growers’ association and better hauling facilities in Calhoun County.
Washington November 24 The government Crop Reporter shows the 1911 peanut yield at 1.1 percent of a full crop, while the five year average is 81.7 percent. State figures include Virginia 75 five year 77 North Carolina 78 80 South Carolina 78 81 Georgia 85 84 Florida 93 385 Tennessee 83 81 Alabama 82 86 Mississippi 77 82 Louisiana 84 87 Texas 75 78 Oklahoma 73 76 Arkansas 83 79 California not reported five-year 30. Cranberry crop also short with 790.9 percent against 7a.4. State figures Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island New York New Jersey Indiana Michigan Wisconsin.
W C Kneiber formerly of the commission trade in Chicago has closed his affairs and moved to Jacksonville Florida after heavy losses on peaches and apples last season. He says all claims are settled except one or two and that H H McCormick at 155 North Clark Street will settle any remaining obligations. He does not disclose future business plans in Jacksonville.
A Department of Agriculture bulletin reports California orange condition at 9 percent on November 1, far below a five year average of 90. Florida 75 percent vs 78 average. Louisiana 75, Arizona 97 vs 79 and 96. California lemons 4 percent vs 90 average. Florida 72 three quarters? compared to 75 average.
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