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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1909
Page
1
Frankfort Michigan reports Benzie County fruit shipments rising with peaches and apples dominating. Growers compress spraying to combat San Jose scale, while apples and peaches show strong color and size. The region boasts coppery cherries and expanding berries with tomatoes and cabbages also promising. potato acreage drops as fruit plantings rise.
A Michigan egg dealer received prison time for operating a crooked deal as market reports detail Cincinnati grape movements, potato shifts, and fruit and vegetable trade across Chicago and Midwest markets. Shippers face bankruptcy, indictments in Michigan potato shipments, and ongoing price movements in eggs and dairy.
The Missouri Valley Agricultural and Horticultural Society hosts an first year exposition at Electric Park in Kansas City. Iowa leads with best fruit displays while Missouri and Kansas face frost setbacks. Prizes awarded for apple and fruit collections. poultry and other exhibits draw wide interest from Missouri Valley growers.
Washington horticultural leaders and National Apple Show officials plan a November Spokane meeting with growers, shippers, box makers and refrigerated car men to oppose a bill affecting grading uniformity. The session aims to gather grower views on standards and the bill’s potential impact on Pacific Northwest fruit.
New York and Michigan grapes arrive in strong numbers at Cincinnati yards. New York Concords fetch 16 to 18 cents per 8 pound basket, and Michigan stock around 14 cents. New York Delaware and Niagaras sell 18 to 20 cents per 8 pound basket, ponies 10 cents. Wine Delaware and Concords arrive in jumbo baskets, wine Delaware at 60 dollars per ton, wine Concords at 35 dollars per ton.
Wm. Andre known as a successful produce swindler from Grand Ledge Michigan has been sentenced to one to three years in the Michigan House of Correction at Sonita The case has dragged through courts for years with a maximum two year suggestion The Packer previously printed details of his bold operations and progress of the case is noted The other item reports Milton North Carolina growers seeking a market for their potatoes after a large harvest with interest in sales opportunities.
Joplin Missouri October 7 report on the Southern Produce Co indicates uncertain indebtedness from heavy losses on poultry eggs shipments. Shippers have taken the firm notes in payment for accounts while the business continues to solicit poultry eggs and other fruits and vegetables.
The Oct 8 market note from Cincinnati reports the Florida oranges arriving late last week show greenness. Valencias sell 2.25 to 3 per box. First Florida orange car had ripening stock. some high quality fruit met demand 2.25 to 2.50. Grapefruit arrivals price 3.50 to 4.50. lemons active with California stock light and prices 3 to 3.50. Moessinas sale ranges 2.50 to 4.50.
The federal case against N. N. Feyder and Robt A. Johnson for using the mails to commit fraud awaits trial within weeks. They allegedly sold inferior potatoes as fancy stock in Greenville and other towns, taking drafts before delivery. Coyne Bros. of Chicago and W W Summers testified to losses totaling $250.
Peach season closing sees lighter receipts in Chicago with a nominal post week trade. Prices hold given fruit quality with Crawford, Elberta, Smock and Salway in bucket and fifth-bushel baskets fetching 15 to 25 cents. Colorado boxes 15 to 25 cents. Dealers expect reduced business in coming days.
In Greeley Colorado on October 7 farmers store potatoes to secure higher prices, with a ruling quotation of 60 cents per cwt. Shipments run about 60 cars daily. Carbondale Garfield county crops push quality and supply. onions and cabbage crops are expected to be under 50 percent harvested.
Cincinnati October 8 192?, John D Cunningham formerly of the American Fruit Union and promoter of the Blizzard Precooler Co was forced to file a deed of assignment citing lack of capital. He had recently sought a major role in marketing the Georgia peach crop.
In Cincinnati on October 8 a steady potato market faced ample supplies and fair demand. Prices held at 55 to 60 cents per bushel fob from the car, while homegrown goods and a slow sweets market kept dealers cautious. Jer sey barrels sold for 2.50 to 2.75, Virginias 1.60 to 1.75, with Louisville sweets topping near 1.75 per barrel.
Cincinnati reports light homegrown vegetable supply with buyers seeking stock. Celery and carrots arrive in quantity, Ohio stock priced at 2 to 2.25 dollars per crate, some 15 to 20 cents per dozen. Buffalo cucumbers and eyeplants show varied receipts. cauliflower imports plentiful with Long Island at 2 to 2.25 per barrel and Maryland around 3. New York head lettuce 75 to 80 cents per 2 dozen. homegrown curly leaf lettuce at 1 per barrel.
The Packer clarifies that John M. Allen, once a subscription solicitor on its staff, has no connection with this paper and has had no affiliation since the fall of 1908.
E G Davies will represent the street in a fifth filing by the Chicago Wholesale Fruit and Produce Assn against Illinois Central and other lines. The dispute centers on railroad discontinues help loading car lots of package fruit and vegetables. The commission already sided with the street but left out handling aids. new complaint argues to apply the ruling to fruits and produce generally.
Kansas City, Oct. 8 The week’s vegetable trade is featureless with ample supplies and few price changes. Beans reach $1.25 a bushel for wax stock, most sales at $1. Homegrown tomatoes scarce and priced $1 to $1.25 per one third bushel basket. Green tomatoes 40 to 55 cents per one third bushel. Fresh stock tomatoes Crates $2.25 to $1.50. Cauliflower from New York sells $1.50 to $1.75 per crate. Colorado stock 8 to 10 cents per pound. Shipped-in cakes 40 to 50 cents per dozen. New York head lettuce $1.26-$1.75 per hamper. Homegrown leaf stock 50-60 cents per bushel. Eyeplant from New York and Texas. Texas hampers $1.50, New York stock $1-$1.40. Some poor homegrown stock, overall selling low. Northern Holland stock 8-9 dollars per ton fob. small crates 16-? per cwt. Homegrown stock moves slowly 40-50 cents per cwt.
Heavy receipts push down poultry prices in Chicago with fowls and springs down about one to four cents across the week. Freight stock shipments rose early in the period, suggesting ample supply and continued downward pressure while demand remains moderate for feed poultry.
Potatoes eased further with a 1 to 2 cent drop on Tuesday and another similar decline on Wednesday. Average prices now 45 to 50 cents. Minnesota and Ohio stock quoted 30 to 52 cents with common stock as low as 45 cents. Round white averages 46 to 48 cents. Thursday and Friday show further weakness as receipts rise with about 75 cars arriving.
Chicago reports butter receipts stay strong for the season with steady prices. Creamery extras fetch 29 cents, several lots paid this price on the board. No. 1 packing stock offered at 1 cent with bids around 24 1 4 cents. June creamery stocks quoted at 28 3 4 cents with 29 cent bid. Market flat on Thursday and Friday except creamery seconds up ½ cent. overall demand remains firm for fresh goods on the street.
The Chicago market faces a storage egg crisis as buyers seek to move heavy stocks. Reports show 2 car lots of April extras sold at 22 1 2 cents, with bids fluctuating and overall prices easing. Fresh eggs remain plentiful but prices show nervousness amid lingering storage volumes and potential weather impacts.
A slightly improved tone in the apple market is noted in Chicago though quotes are largely unchanged. Fancy Jonathans command 4.50 to 5.00 per barrel while McMahons reach about 4.00. Best barrel stock averages 2.50 to 3.60, with western box apples 1.50 to 2.00, Colorado Jonathans and Grimes Golden up to 8 per barrel. Receipts stay large and storage movement grows as cooler facilities approach.
Kansas City reports eggs in liberal supply with not urgent demand. Prices hover near 6.25 to 6.30 per case for current receipts, Aprils bid at 22 to 24 1/2 cents, and storage eggs slow due to ample current stock. Quality remains normal for the season and daily offerings are moderate in small lots.
The Poultry Market Steady in Kansas City notes offerings not as heavy as last week due to price declines. Demand remains moderate for springs and hens, broilers and old cocks sell readily, ducks and turkeys show fair inquiry, while geese sell slowly.
In federal court the petition of three creditors to declare Midcontinent Refrigerating Co. bankrupt was postponed to November 1. Stockholders and creditors continue talks to reach a compromise.
D E Allison reports shipments from San Francisco of five cars weekly of tomatoes with satisfied buyers ordering more. Celery from California is appearing in northern parts of the state with high quality and capacity to handle cannery business. peak celery shipments start in late October.
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