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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1918
Page
2
Scandinavia Wis Oct 4 reports a strong potato harvest with high quality. Most arrivals are No 1 grade and stock is large. Acreage this year slightly smaller, yield estimated at about 140 to 150 bushels per acre. White round stock is produced.
The Petoskey or Russet Rural variety is gaining prominence and tenure with year to year growth. Triumphs are grown with good quality yields. The town lies in a top potato producing state zone with large yields and stock in recent years.
Charles F Murphey of Chicago received a German helmet found on the Chateau Thierry battlefield after American forces began driving the enemy back toward the Rhine. The helmet was presented by Ordnance Sergeant A R Gmeiner of the 107th Transportation Train and Military Police, who has served in France since last October to ensure ammunition for 2,800 troops.
Shippers report in The Packer that Minnesota will yield more poultry and eggs than last season across many towns. Entries from Adrian to Rice note rising turkey and egg output, with several carloads of turkeys anticipated and weekly coop shipments ranging from ten to forty plus in multiple counties.
Chicago readers note a tentative upturn after a weak spell as butter prices held with no major change. Receipts for Monday and Tuesday reached 6,581 and 12,666 tubs, with No 1 and other grades quoted around 41 to 44 cents. By Friday, prices were about 4 cents lower amid slower demand and steady receipts of 6,218 tubs.
The bulletin projects 1500 to 2000 fowls, about 10 percent more chickens, and weekly shipments near 25 coops. Egg shipments will rise 15 percent from last season with town outputs pegged at 26 to 40 cases weekly. Names and addresses of shippers will appear in forthcoming issues starting October 9.
In Minneapolis on Oct 4 the potato market eased in line with broader trends as lower loading-station prices reduced receipts. Farmers delayed hauling to finish harvests while the 1918 crop showed unusually good quality and uniform, clean sizes. Despite scarce labor, much of the crop is expected to be out of the ground before a hard freeze, with Red River Early Ohios around 1.75–1.80 f.o.b. and sacks at 2.80–2.90. Prices varied with modest activity through Thursday and Friday, as inquiries persisted amid steady quotations.
James V. Leon of Puccin & Leon Fruit and Produce Co Rochester N Y spent several days in Chicago this week. J Ellis Slater of J Ellis Slater Co tours producing areas in Texas and Colorado before likely returning midweek. James Coogan of James A Coogan Co Kansas City visited South Water Street midweek. J E Robinson of Associated Fruit Co returned from a tour of Wisconsin potato regions Monday.
The Chicago potato market slid as liberal supplies and cautious demand kept prices down. Daily shipments remained heavy with 900 to 950 cars on average, while growers in some regions halted at certain price points. Minnesota and Dakota No. 1 bulk Early Ohio sold around 1.80 to 1.85 per cwt, with various stock categories quoted up to 2.00 per cwt. 106 cars were received, and 358 cars were on track.
Los Angeles storage holdings on October 4 list 66,906 cases of eggs 861 16 pounds of butter 802 317 pounds of cheese 75 475 boxes of apples and 4 088 sacks of onions. Receipts totaled 89 cars on Thursday and 112 for the day with 366 cars on track at opening. Prices remained near unchanged amid modest demand and expectations of a firmer zone as outside activity picked up.
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