05 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1907
Page
1
The survey indicates a fair average national potato crop with Minnesota likely lighter than last year. Wet weather delayed digging in places, yet many sections report healthy stock and promising yields. Estimates vary by district, with several towns forecasting 100 to 1,500 cars shipped and prices around 40 to 60 cents per bushel.
Wisconsin sections report irregular acreage and yields with early blight and rot concerns. Chetek notes two thirds of potatoes harvested, output likely to reach near last year. Canton reports similar plantings and price pressures amid pest issues. overall tone suggests usual food-grade quality expected for the season.
In Cininnatii Oct. 5 a decision on the motion for a new trial is expected early next week in the suit against Champion Ice Manufacturing & Cold Storage Co cited by F Jelke & Sons Co. The case, tried in June, involved twenty two storers of butter and eggs who charged deterioration in stored products during Tos 8. Jelke won about 1200 dollars. The defense contends storage was improper and the goods were not marketable at normal prices. The plant is in Covington across the river from Cincinnati.
Northwest Arkansas growers report the shortest season on record as dry weather reduced yield and quality. Despite lower output, prices rose with storage demand, as shippers move fruit quickly. Rogers firms note strong bids for storage and high canning demand, while cold storage stocks are expected to dwindle in the coming months.
Kansas City markets report current potato prices with stock levels and car lots. Cabbage demand remains light while Western stock influenced pricing. cider apples and peaches sold to the Dunkley Canning Co. Pécans shipped from Scranton, Mississippi, and Knoxville vegetable grower group forming a regional association to improve crop handling and marketing.
Chicago butter and eggs hold firm with cautious rise as stock moves from storage amid demand for fresh goods. Butter receipts show some increase. buyers seek fresh stock while prices stay firm. Cincinnati reports fruit losses with Florida oranges and California fruit pricing. cabbage shippers complain of telegraph delays affecting deliveries.
Dyson Bradley, who started in business as Dyson Hvadley & Co. around August 1, appears to have departed Minneapolis for good. An attorney from St Paul failed to locate him while trying to track down acroysts from shippers. Local houses report Bradley sold poultry on credit and did not claim, feeding the impression he will start anew elsewhere.
A local celery industry expands as growers form an association to market crops collectively. The plan aims to reduce costs and stabilize prices by unified stock distribution. Officers include Peter Wie president Paul Tannis secretary and Olly Bouwsman treasurer with numerous members such as Evert Wagonmaker Thomas Laman and Jerry Vandermonen among others.
Potatoes and fruit markets show mixed conditions with eastern stock pressures and local price dynamics. Officials report possible price gains, while traders deny plans for market manipulation. legal news covers embezzlement charges against Fruit Growers' Exchange leaders and related arraignment proceedings.
John C. Seales, chairman of the refrigerator car lines committee for the National League of Commission Merchants, urges separate uniform bills for perishable and non perishable goods before the Interstate Commerce Commission. He argues the present proposal inadequately protects perishable commodities and would worsen conditions for producers and handlers. He notes a forthcoming perishable bill and a plan to present it to ICC.
The report tracks varied farm markets across Kansas City Montgomery and Cincinnati with moves in poultry prices hens and springs firming half a cent, broilers scarce, turkeys rising in demand, ducks selling steady while geese lag. butter and packing stock firm. eye market firmer. western fruits mixed with grapes prunes peaches scarce and pears priced around 1.60 to 3.50 per box. Montgomery notes lively fall cotton season and apple scarcity. cantaloupe receipts solid with crates moving and arrivals in mixed pricing.
Chicago reports easier market with increased potato arrivals and heated stock lowering outside bids. Early Ohioans from Minnesota bring 6 to 10 cents for choice. undersized stock 5 to 8 cents, white stock from Wisconsin and Michigan 50 to 65 cents. Outside demand unchanged but likely to rise with colder weather. Cincinnati celery and cabbage markets show little change amid regional stock movements. An Orrick Missouri letter notes about 800 acres of potatoes, yields from 125 to 300 bushels per acre, prices around 60 cents, with expectations of 1,000 acres next year. Michigan Concord grapes sold around 30 cents per pound. Burrel Gem cans fetch $1 to $1.75 per crate depending on grade.
Indianapolis records question the legitimacy of W Harvey Neff & Co a firm advertising butter cheese and dressed poultry from Indiana Street. A Tremble Tennessee shipper reported sending eggs sample shipments followed by payment disputes and a returned check due to funds shortage. The case hints at limited capital and possible ties to Mulhall style fraud with mercantile reference notes and a bell telephone logo on the letterhead.
Michigan dealers received a larger grape import than expected last week, with prices trading from 20 to 23 cents for common stock and higher for quality Delawares. Carlot shipments from the East anticipated next week, while market activity showed variability in weight and crate pricing as buyers await firmer demand.
The market shows an outlook for strong shipments and solid demand. Prices are high, limiting storage, with only broilers stored so far. Frozen turkeys are largely cleaned out, and few offers remain in the market.
The Chicago apple market shows a firm tone with prices 20 to 50 cents higher on average stock. Receipts are good and strictly choice apples are in demand while undergrades are generally stagnant. Duchess stock held for higher returns has been sold at a loss. Prices in York state have eased slightly but traders expect better trading as cooler weather arrives.
Chicago on Oct 6 reports fruit auctions slow but steady with cold wet weather dampening demand. Northwest fruit supplies thin, grapes Tokay and Malaga around 1.15 dollars, peaches scarce, prunes up to about 1.10, Colorado De Anjou pears from Union Fruit Auctions selling in small car lots at strong but mixed prices.
Chicago reports firm pear market with demand for high quality stock. off grade stock dull. Beans in Chicago show sustained demand with scarce receipts due to weather interruption. prices mostly steady with several beans quoted per bushel. Red Globe onions active in Kansas City with prices around 70 to six cents, Spanish onions at about $1.25 per crate.
Wenatchee Washington September 28 1907 The Packer receives a draft payment for an advertisement and reports it directly caused the sale of 35 crates of apples at a satisfactory price. E T Balch Secretary Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers Association notes the ad’s effectiveness and thanks The Packer.
Chicago documents show the Wester Fruit Jobbers Association planning an early December meeting at the Auditorium Hotel from December 4. Interest grows with a possible automobile procession and a staged trip to stockyards with luncheon. C. A. Kerr coordinates a planned program and price list, with broad member support across centers like Kansas City.
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