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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1909
Page
1
In Green Bay Wisconsin cabbages remain largely unsold as growers store stock at home awaiting higher prices in spring. Shippers report 2500 cars still in district hands with Holland stock scarce and kraut makers having contracted most of their needs. Milk and cheese industries expand while potato outlook weakens amid steady carrot and apple movement.
Growers tighten seed quality and cautious cultivation as the potato season shifts. Despite a steady yield in some districts near Waupaca, acreages rise little and frozen stock grows to about 26 000 bushels, with ten storage houses averaging 1 500 bushels each. Buyers push to reshape stock. seed stock from Minnesota arrives for next year while homegrown stock remains tight near markets.
Waunakee Wisconsin November 24. Correspondent notes local stock of potatoes falls below expected quality. Growers are blamed for low quality and lack of care as frosts hit the crop. Call for buyers to reform practices to benefit both growers and purchasers.
Chicago market shows receipts matching demand with some items higher. Florida long hampers sell 1.50 to 2.26, Louisiana large barrels 1 to 3, eastern shampers 0.18 to 0.60, green beans 1.50 to 2.75, peppers 2 per case, cucumbers 1.25 to 1.74, eyeplant 1.50 to 2.60 per crate. Cincinnati apples tight but steady, bulk fruit 2.25 to 2.60, windfalls 1.50 to 2.00, Western box apples unchanged. New Iberia reports growing winter vegetables, including Irish and sweet potatoes, cabbage, lettuce and onions. Xberia Truck Growers Assn leads shipping.
Chicago buyers report firmer prices for fresh eggs at week start due to receipts and a looming cold snap. Firsts command around 28 to 29 cents, with storage and April extras fluctuating between 22 and 23 percent bids. By midweek activity eases but prices stay stable. shipments to arrive late December keep traders cautious.
Chicago reports an early week uptick in butter values with firmer demand for creamery grades. Extras and extra firsts climbed to 30c and 31c, while October extras bid at 30c to 35c for various lots. Storage butter sales showed light bids, and No 1 packing stock traded around 26.5c with limited interest.
The report surveys multiple markets from Chicago to New Orleans, detailing cabbage and apple movements, egg storage concerns, tomato and citrus trade, and evolving freight rates. It notes unlabeled egg sales agitation, price marks for turkeys in New York, and consolidations in packing houses while citing regional crop conditions in Wisconsin Michigan Illinois and California. The piece highlights industry discussions on freight, storage, and disease controls, with references to fairs and conference outcomes.
Chicago reports the heaviest poultry receipts in months with about 16 to 18 cars of live stock and extensive express shipments. Prices dropped with turkeys at 18c and fowls 11 to 13c, springs 11c, ducks 12 to 13c. Dressed turkeys sold 18 to 22c, with market edging easier later in the week as supply remained high.
Prices for creamery butter climb in Kansas City as scarce supply meets steady demand. Extra creamery quoted 31 1 2 cents, firsts 29 1 2 cents, seconds 27 1 2 cents. Some creamery butter imported from Chicago as local stocks run low. Market quiet but firmer than last week amid higher eastern prices.
Kansas City reports a Thanksgiving poultry rush ended Tuesday with strong demand, but Wednesday saw large receipts and tempered demand due to higher prices and warmer weather. Turkey, duck, geese, and chicken imports rose, leading to price cuts on nearly all lines except broilers and ducks as stock moved slowly.
Kansas City dispatch reports heavy Friday rabbit receipts after a holiday. Mild weather kept demand weak and prices fell to 7 1/2 cents for No 1 and 40 cents for No 2.
Kansas City reports a firmer market yet prices hold steady due to large on hand and in storage stock. Estimated storage reaches 250 to 300 cars with about 100 more on track, mainly handled by larger dealers. Prices top around 45 cents for north export stock, with some sales much lower due to poor quality. Colorado potatoes largely inactive amid glut. apples such as Spys fail to meet No 1 standards. Some Jonathan, King, and Twenty Ounce sales vary from 3.50 to 4.50 dollars. No 1 apples run 2.50 to 3.00.
Receipts of Florida oranges totaled between 35 and 46 cars with heavy movement to local dealers and onward markets. Thanksgiving volume was lighter than last year but fruit moved fairly well with sizes 216s to 176s. Jobbing prices ranged 1.90 to 2.25 per box, carlot 2.00 to 2.10 for good ripe fruit. Tangerines, grapefruit, pineapples, and grapes showed varied demand and prices, with New York and California offerings influencing local auctions.
Chicago November 26 reports a calm apple market with restricted demand for No 1 barrel stock while undergrade fruit is unwanted. A local dealer received apples from a New York operator, indicating some activity amid the steady tone.
Laredo Texas November 26 Ed Dustin ing trial for criminal label in onion controversy set for tomorrow. Carl Albrecht the prosecuting witness arrived today. Dustin is expected tomorrow. On account of the serious illness of Senator Atlee, Dustin's attorney, the case has been postponed to January with date to be agreed upon.
In Kansas City on November 26 1924 fresh egg supplies remained light aiding holders of storage stock to move product. Aprils sat at 28e for ordinary stock with higher asks for special marks. Early week receipts offered on change ranged 8.26 to 5.40, buyers around 8.10 to 5.15. One lot sold at 8.25 midweek. By Friday market showed little change with seconds quoted lower and current receipts offered 5.20 to 3.25 amid sparse bids.
Inquiries from northern Texas and southern Oklahoma seek information about C B Coleman said to represent Coleman & Co of Denver Colorado. Quotations for turkeys hens and springs have been received from Coleman though no firm by that name is known in Denver poultry circles.
Cincinnati poultry markets were active early in the week with moderate receipts and quick movement at top prices. Turkeys sold around 19 to 21 cents per pound on Monday, declined to 18 to 19 cents on Tuesday, and finished near 17 to 18 cents on Wednesday as supplies thinned. last year’s season saw higher prices. Young chickens, ducks, and geese were in light supply. storage eggs moved slowly, Aprils at 22 to 23 1/2 cents per dozen.
Cabbage market conditions improve with bullish sentiment as North supplies sit in storage. Many cars remain on track selling at very low prices. Local dealers report a price around 8.50 to a ton for ordinary stock, with genuinely good stock selling for less.
The Chicago market reports lighter potato receipts this week with a slightly stronger tone for top quality stock. General lots grade from fair to fancy sell 44 to 48 cents, while ordinary stock brings about 40 cents.
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