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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1916
Page
2
Chicago market notes moderate vegetable offerings for the week with good tomato stock still selling well. Warm weather kept trade from brisk activity as most produce moved slowly and ordinary quality items failed to move readily.
Prices for tomatoes cucumbers lettuce and peppers varied by origin with Michigan and California goods in supply. Green beans and Lima beans saw limited supply and steady demand. Brussels sprouts and artichokes showed price gains as markets improved and demand stayed steady.
A limited trade in cantaloupes this week sees fancy stock selling at modest gains. Turlocks remain most desirable with price around 1.74 to 2 per unit, Colorado cantaloupes hold up to 2 for desirable fruit and 1.25 to 1.50 for average. Michigan crates fetch about 50 to 75 cents per crate amid quiet demand.
J Ellis of the Chicago Ellis Slater Co spent the week in the district showcasing U S Red Head and Winesap apple brands. He noted Jonathans and Winesaps moving to ship and forecast new cars forward as he toured Wenat and Keys varieties with a focus on Middle West markets.
Sheboygan Wisconsin cheese market stays firm with no major price changes. New York markets rose adding strength while dealers hold firm on asking prices though selling remains fairly free. Observers note a seasonal peak may occur around early November.
The report tracks cheese prices and trading activity from multiple markets. Demand remains strong with heavy trading in Twins Daisies and Longhorns at firm to higher quotes. Notable highs include Watertown NY reaching 19 to 19 of a cent per pound and Tillamook area pushing flats to 18 19c while Young America reaches 19 21c.
Chicago reports irregular peach quality this week with slow trade on most offerings. Michigan arrivals came in bushel baskets and often failed to meet expectations, though demand for fancy peaches remained fairly solid. Principal varieties included Crawfords Salways and Smocks as Elbertas moved out of Michigan.
The report notes prices for various fruits including apples and Smocks with prices per unit and quality. Tifths sold for around $1 to $2.50, Elberta varieties appeared in bushel baskets with irregular quality, quoted at about $1 to $4.50, with fancy fruit fetching higher prices.
Chicago apple market shows no change as barreled apples and prices stay near last week. Arrivals light with steady demand across grades. Farcy stock limited and best selling. No. 1 barrels move in a jobbing market with Grimes Golden at 3.50, Wagerers 2.75 to 3.25, Jonathan 4.50 to 4.75, Maiden Blush 3.25 to 3.75, Kings 3 to 3.50, Wealthy 3.50 to 4, Alexanders and Wolf Rivers 3.50 to 3.75, Green Pippins 3.25 to 3.75, Twenty Ounce Pippins 3.50 to 4. Extra fancy limited. No. 2 stock 1.75 to 2.25.
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