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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1914
Page
2
The European war halted imports lifting Navy bean prices to new highs this season. By November 27 buyers, especially Western jobbers, are stocking supplies amid cold weather while Central West buyers hold back. War sentiment spurred price gains from July to around the high for the old crop.
Market notes a shift as wartime cuts imports, Canada ships more beans to Europe, and Michigan yields fall to about 40 percent. Farmers hold supplies while prices rise from $2.10 f o b to current levels, with analysts foreseeing firm demand driven by domestic use and export needs.
Apple movement to southern markets eased last week through Ohio River gateways with receipts down in Cincinnati and valley markets. Demand remained solid for top grade barrel fruit while the country trade bought larger barrel quantities. Clean-up of undergraded stock expected after year end as liberal supplies persist. Barrel rates ranged from 2.00 to 2.78 for top stocks with Baldwin and Ben Davis bulk prices 1.25 to 1.50 and 1.00 to 1.25 respectively. No trading noted for western box apples.
Chicago readers report pleased shippers in dressed poultry and egg lines at the new express rate schedule effective Tuesday. Rates under 20,000 pounds apply to Philadelphia with 1.73, New York 1.80, Boston 1.868, while shipments of 20,000 pounds or more are 1.38 for Philadelphia, 1.14 for New York, and 1.50 for Boston.
Chicago vegetable prices moved with Thanksgiving demand and weather. Celery sold well with Michigan stock at 75c to 1.15 per box and eastern crates 2.30 to 2.75, while head lettuce remained weak due to abundant inferior stock. California celery and Florida fruit saw varied gains. cauliflower and tomatoes remained positive with firm mushrooms and scarce fine beans, while greens and cucumbers showed mixed quality and prices.
Kansas City. Henry C. Garth prominent in the local produce trade for years died last Sunday at age 70. He served as a soldier in General Sterling Price's brigade and came to Kansas City 35 years ago. His widow and daughter Mrs. Huston Baker survive. The funeral Tuesday afternoon drew wide trade attendance. Vincennes Ind. Joseph L. Ebner president of Ebner Ice and Cold Storage died this week and was buried Wednesday. He was well known in apple circles and liked throughout the trade. New York Mrs. Urner, wife of Frank G. Urner head of Urner Barry Company, died of pneumonia at their Fanwood N J home Thursday night. sympathy from the produce trade. Minneapolis John William Vanderhoof, pioneer trader, died Saturday after 30 years in the business. funeral held Tuesday. St Louis Marion A. Gunn former vice president of Gunn Fruit Company, department manager for Krenning Grocery, died Friday at 61. survived by widow and four children.
Minneapolis and St Paul potato markets opened the week steady though below last week's highs as Thanksgiving trade shifts focus to turkeys and cranberries. Mild weather kept hauling easy and receipts liberal while operators prepared for an active week. White stock values ranged 35 to 45 cents at loading stations with some steerage to stockyards, Red Rivers firm at 45 cents for good, sorted stock. white stock eased slightly midweek.
The thirtieth annual meeting of the North Iowa Horticultural Society was held in Hampton last week with a good attendance. Speakers noted that the season was not favorable for crops due to late frosts and bad weather. Attendees included Woodruff vice president and secretary White from Independence, Erwin and Prot from Des Moines, Rose Creek Minn residents, Clarence Wedge, Peter Christensen, Robert Black, D Richardson of Winnebago Minn, and others unable to attend.
Chicago November 27 Manufacturers of wreaths and other Christmas decorations are busy as the December rush arrives. Some orders are taken for future delivery though overall advance demand is lighter than in past seasons. Prices are similar to prior years with wreaths about 90 cents a dozen and evergreen coils 40 to 45 cents per 20 yards. Mistletoe sells around 20 cents a pound. imported items like imertel flowers are scarce due to wartime restrictions. Rattan supply is halted. wire is substituted. Domestic greenery remains abundant. Buyers are urged to place orders early to avoid delays or non delivery.
Citrus fruits of all kinds ruled stronger this week on the Ohio Valley markets with prices advancing slightly over reviews. Receipts of nearly all lines were smaller while demand continued to be stimulated.
The Thanksgiving period saw steady demand with Florida oranges trading lighter than prior weeks. Four cars were sold at public sale averaging 2.10 to 2.65 per box, while street quotes for top fruit ran from 2.50 to 3.00. Florida grapefruit showed modest strength with small advances, and auction prices averaged about 1.85 with brisk jobbing activity noted.
E Gaines of Xenia and other visitors note business activity in Cincinnati while cider production grows in Virginia and Augusta county. Des Moines Poultry and Butter becomes Kermerhorn Shotwell after consolidation in Des Moines Illinois.
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