Potatoes Show Mixed Trade As Harvest Moves Fast in Chicago
Chicago October 10. The potato market held steady then eased as harvest activity rises and shipments average over 1 000 cars daily. Poorer stock and disease push some prices down while demand from small Iowa Illinois and Indiana markets keeps overall activity up. Minnesota Early Ohio musl et tops as best stocks fetch high prices.
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Chicago
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Minnesota
Market Report Shows Steady Prices Amid Moderate Receipts
The market was weak on Thursday with prices unchanged on Ohios and white stock and about 10c lower on Idaho rurals. Receipts were 78 cars. Friday’s market was unchanged with trading fair and receipts about 80 cars.
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Otein
Betton
Wmters
Butter Market in Chicago Steady with Modest Demand
Chicago butter market opens steady with prices near last week as finer grades stay in demand. Dealers hold to daily needs while storage stock suppresses fresh price gains. receipts 8,334 and 7,937 tubs for Monday and Tuesday, with varying quotations from creamery extras to packing stock.
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Chicago
Standards, Co
U c
Inelseeaniisnan
Potato Market Falls at Wis Shipping Points
Wisconsin potato prices dropped this week from 1.85 to 1.40 1.50 for outlying points and 1.50 1.60 at some markets as receipts rise. The car situation eased Wednesday with fridge cars arriving in quantity. In Chicago, George H. Iverson resigns as Central Cold Storage manager to become general manager at Fulton Market Cold Storage, effective soon. He has 16 years in the trade and previously led Chicago Cold Storage.
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Wis
Stevens Point
Iverson
Chicago
George H. Iverson
Central Cold Storage Company
Fulton Market
Chicago Cold Storage
Central
Eggs Weaker in Chicago As Prices Slip Midweek
Chicago reports a fluctuating egg market with activity and firm demand at the week’s start under new CME rules. By Wednesday prices fell about 2 cents on storage and current receipts while receipts remained moderate, and a Thursday uptick saw prices hold steady as supplies varied.
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Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Poultry Market Opens Strong in Chicago Trade
A brisk opening in Chicago on October 10 shows heavy hens up 6 1 2 cents, roosters 1 cent, and geese 2 cents amid active demand. Shipping orders persist, with wholesalers and local dressers driving most activity as receivers move stock and the market appears well cleaned up.
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Chicago
Poultry Market Steady as Demand Sits High
The poultry market remained strong with large offerings and steady demand. Prices ranged from 18c for small hens to 30c for turkeys, with ducks around 28c and roosters at 19c. receipts included five freight cars and 985 by express.
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Express
New York Apple Market Shown Strong For Fine Fruit
New York apples sold well this week with high quality fruit in demand. Fancy Baldwins ranged 6 to 7 dollars per barrel, while other grades drew 3.50 to 5 dollars. McIntosh reached 9.50, York Imperials 6 to 7.50, and Gravensteins 5 to 7.50. Jonathans on docks 2.50 to 4, occasionally 4.50. King Davids 2.50 to 3.50.
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New York
San Francisco Vegetable Market News Report
San Francisco notes stable potato and onion prices amid strike conditions with limited movement from the Delta. Salinas potatoes arrive for local sale around 3 3.10 per cwt, onions rise toward 2.50 2.65, and beans stay quiet with 18 600 sacks received. Green vegetables see cauliflower demand rising with wholesale prices steady near 75 cents to $1 per dozen heads.
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San Francisco
Atlantic Produce Company
Delta
California
Bayos
Southern
Market Report From The Street Fruits Vegetables Prices Fluctuate
The report notes pepper prices around 85 to 100 cents a box with good stock. squash weak with prices down. Cucumbers strong receipts caused a lull. corn near season end with light arrivals and prices about 1.75 to 2.50 per sack. Tomatoes firming with top around 1.25. beans and peas difficult to sell at 3 cents and 6 cents per pound, stock steady for plant stock at 1 dollar for fancy grades.
Wisconsin Cranberries About Harvested In Central Wisconsin
Grand Rapids Wis Oct 10 Harvest of cranberries is nearly complete with above normal yields in most Central Wisconsin areas except Mather where water mismanagement affected some lots. Weather favored production and no frost damage occurred. Barrels fell from 9 1 2 c to 7 6 c, some as low as 58 c, with limited movement until cold weather drives demand. Growers see sugar shortages not harming the market as wartime fears proved unfounded.
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Grand Rapids
Wis
Wisconsin
Mather
Lake Superior
Solid Train of Grapes Brings Fresno Cargo to Chicago
F B H Nellis and Co received a trainload of grapes from the Fresno district. The 29-car train was assembled by E Y Foley of Fresno with A Arena and Co of Los Angeles as agents. Ventilated box cars carried the cargo due to scarce refrigerator cars, roughly as many crates as 42 fridge cars. Vincent Arena accompanied the train from Fresno to Chicago in seven days in fine condition.
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Chicago
F. BH. Nellis & Co
Fresno
E. Y. Foley
A. Arena & Co
Los Angeles
Vincent Arena
Fruits and Vegetable Trade in Milwaukee October report
The apple market is steady with good demand and price stability. Barrels fetch 5 to 8.60 dollars with Western boxes showing varied prices across Jonathan Gravensteins Winter Bananas and Delicious. Grapes rise with strong demand. black grapes around 34 cents and fancy 36. Niagaras 32 to 34 cents. Delawares 38 to 40 cents. Michigan varieties range 2 to 3 dollars. Cranberries trade remains a bit slow.
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Milwaukee
Gravensteins
Michigan
Market Report Slower Supplies Hold Prices Steady
The cabbage market is slow at 12 per barrel with plenty on hand. Onion prices hold steady near 1.60 a bushel for homegrown stock. Potatoes remain fairly active with prices firmer around 2.40 to 2.50 for Wisconsin and Minnesota stocks.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Hammond shipper William H. Carter attends Chicago dairy show
William H. Carter of Hammond Louisiana, a noted shipper of strawberries, is in Chicago with Louisiana delegates for the dairy show. He has set up headquarters with Bruits Produce Rating Agency as Louisiana advances in dairy prominence.
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William H. Carter
Chicago
Hammond
Louisiana
Mr. Carter
Bruits Produce, Rating Agency
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