29 Nov 1919
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1919
Page
1
Navel orange trade pages show San Francisco buyers near Tulare with prices quoted in cents per unit. The fragment notes a beginning market move as traders set early on new crop offers.
Washington Nov 24 Joint Council completed a three day session amid debate over return of railroads to private owners and who should govern car service. Leaders favored a separate car service department under either the Cummins bill or the ICC, with clear duties and empowered authority, and planned a Washington committee to seek views from trade representatives.
Thanksgiving week slowed potato buying in Chicago with prices easing by roughly five cents per cwt. Traders expect a rebound early next week as shipments thin and demand rises after the holiday. Refrigerator car shortages persist. growers hold stocks awaiting firmer prices amid light near by district sales. Car receipts near 60 to 70 per week.
Washington reports high food costs persist as markets remain volatile. Officials note profiteering is not the main cause. supply and demand, weather, and perishable items drive prices. Government price fixing unlikely this winter. farmers hold power amid unsettled labor, and a new harvest may be needed to normalize costs.
New York November 28. The cranberry market was very strong this week with good demand and about 80 percent of the crop marketed. Wisconsin crop mostly sold to robbers. Cape Cod Early Black nearly cleared at shipping points with remaining berries mainly Howes at 9 per barrel f o b. Jersey cranberries up 50c to 8 per barrel. Holiday trade aided by sugar shortage. Cape Cod Early Blacks at 5.8 and late varieties at 7.12 per barrel.
Aubrey Milam of Green and Milam leads Atlanta merchants in a push to host the National League of Com mission Merchants convention. Atlanta, a lively but young branch, is likely to attend the Cleveland January meeting and bring home plans.
Shippers report inability to collect from The Conrad Knievel Co. of Butte Montana and Kansas City Missouri. Letters and a telegram revealed the firm “Gone out of business” as of November 28. A receiver was appointed for Whitehead Brothers of Galva Kansas on November 25 amid liabilities estimated at 48,000 and assets around 7,000.
Carlton Fish canvassed the Kansas City trade for Produce Reporter Co and alleged The Packer is a blackmailing sheet owned by Crutchfield and Woolfolk. He spoke with conviction, praising his knowledge and the company's high standing.
Readable fragments indicate California citrus shipments for the crop year nearly match last season's 42,918 car total with lemons up about 13 percent and grapefruits slightly higher. Navels from northern regions may exceed last year, while Valencia shipments show a marked decrease as new acreage bears.
Government reports from 24 large Florida growers show a 92 percent rise in acres to 12 925, with a 32 percent gain to 24 762 acres anticipated this season. Notes from HM Marks suggest at least 14 000 acres may be planted, excluding Lake Okeechobee. Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach counties report expanded plantings and earlier shipments, with Broward up to 4 797 acres, Dade at 14 789, Palm Beach near 6 176.
Havana reports the Isle of Pines early grapefruit crop has been marketed with no major shipments until after year’s start. Remaining fruit is in prime condition and slated for January to March shipment while growers shift to vegetables. Citrus packers face a box material shortage as orange boxes rise in price.
Rochester N Y Nov 28 There is a little change in the onion market with owners bullish and aiming above ruling prices. Movement is limited but stock remains good. Some buyers expect six dollars for good stock later. today top is 50 cents under that for large yellow globes bright and sound. Medium to large yellows sold at 50 5 25 per cwt. All quotes listed with sacked f o b loading station.
Austin Texas November 28. More than 4000 acres of spinach will be grown in the Austin section this season with nearly half planted already. Planting will continue for about a month longer and shipments should begin late in December.
Kaneag City reports Al Summers owner of Summers Fruit and Vegetable, already accused of unpaid bills, received a Florida bean shipment and later refused another. Shippers E Caravella & Co and J Pizzolato & Sons allege $75 and $158.75 in unpaid deliveries from late 1918. Summers, without a fixed business, offered excuses and a promise to explain to The Packer, while working elsewhere in Eastern Jackson County and seeking a fresh start.
In Chicago on November 28 the case between the Reporter Company and the Fruit Produce Rating Agency was heard in Judge Carpenter’s court. The hearing spanned three days and concluded with the judge taking the matter under advisement. Attorneys expect a decision may come by Monday due to the holiday.
About 30 000 packages of Spanish onions sold on a firm higher market this week with gains of 15 to 20 cents per package. Large four till cases brought 7.26 to 7.50 dollars and crates of 50 and 72 count sold around 3 dollars. No onions in sight for early sale, contributing to the upward drift begun two weeks ago. Shortage blamed largely on scarce steamers though temporary, with ample onions in Spain to arrive once strikes in both places ease.
In New York City The Packer reports a sharp advance in cabbage prices as stock traders note a strong week. Cabbage at loading stations in New York state rose with loose market movement and higher costs to bring cabbage to market. Receivers report prices from $5.56 to $5.10 per ton with expectations of continued strength into next week. Domestic supply remains limited and of poor quality, pressuring county prices upward as demand grows.
Chicago reports a firmer tone among onion operators though gains are modest. Demand remains fair to cover limited offerings as California shipments slow and Indiana stockholders hold. Indiana reds quoted $5.50 to $5.25 per cwt, o f shipping point. yellow mainly $5, browns $4.50 to $4.75. few California yellows offered. In New York Julius Mahr, Mercantile Exchange president, sent $640 to the Actors Fund Society from butter and egg men’s fund.
Western New York cabbage market remains firm with prices firming up in Rochester on November 28. Growers are light holders as most of the crop is in dealers hands with Danish at 50 55 per ton and red at 75 per ton. Domestic stir at 35 per ton, all on i o b here with wide distribution to New Orleans Chicago Baltimore and other cities.
New York reports the United States Railroad Administration demurrage tariff takes effect December 1 for all lines. It keeps $2 per car for the first four days after the free period and $5 per car for each extra day, with refrigerated cars incurring a $10 daily storage charge after five days. Applies to domestic traffic, not imports or exports.
Among visitors on the New York Mercantile Exchange this week were Edward F. Ahern Hartford Conn 88S Stockwell Boston E Frederick Cooper Providence R 1 H J Horneman and E Horneman Danville AL George Hodge Montreal Canada.
Stockton Calif Nov 28 The market on potatoes remains firm though prices dip from the prior week ranging 2.50 to 2.75 per cwt. growers have largely finished digging California draws on Oregon Washington and Idaho with many Washington shipments showing frost. Onion prices steady but demand light 3.50 3.75 per cwt for yellows and 4.25 4.50 for Australian Browns. Weekly rail shipments total 89 carloads potatoes and 21 carloads onions.
On December 3 a public hearing will be held in the Aldermanic Chamber City Hall on marking and marketing cold storage eggs for distribution in New York state. The Council of Farms and Markets initiates the meeting with Cyrus C Miller of the Butter Cheese and Egg Dealers Association as trade representative. A large turnout from consumers is anticipated as the trade presents facts about storage eggs. Watsonville Lettuce Crop heads 160 acres at Watsonville and 150 at Pennails with shipments starting in December.
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