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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1925
Page
1
Hood River Valley reports a dramatic short harvest as 1926 apple production tethers to 60 percent of normal. Estimates drifted after peak, with about 1,500 to 1,600 cars expected to ship vs last year’s 4,000. Inner limbs show little growth. dealers awaken to the deficit as early packing reveals weak yields.
W L Elkins filed a bond in U S District Court to serve as trustee in bankruptcy for the Davidson Company of Chesapeake Lawrence County Ohio after the firm was declared bankrupt on October 6 The Forest Crest Farms orchard spans 248 acres with 20 000 trees and a 10 000 bushel storage and packing plant The Davidson orchards were started in 1900 by C M Davidson who died in 1912 and the current officers are J V Davidson president and C M Davidson secretary The petition was by five Lawrence County creditors seeking relief after a judgment for 649966 was entered against Bean Spray Company of Ironton Ohio
New York date October 16 The fruit trade was shocked by the sudden death of Arnold Goodwin a well known apple exporter. He lived at the Hotel Brottell 3 West Twenty seventh Street and fell from a third story window after waking before dawn. Authorities cite vertigo and a nervous temperament. He was about 56 and headquartered at 97 Warren Street with extensive travel in New York Virginia and other apple growing regions. He had worked in brokerage off and on for about 20 years and was related to J and J Goodwin but not involved with the firm.
The New York apple market shows little change in barrel stock from last week while boxed fruit prices ease. Northwest Jonathan and Baldwins see declines. New York State McIntosh and Vermont McIntosh sell at higher per barrel figures, with various regional Jonathans and other varieties quoted across Arizona.
New York reports rail proposals to levy 25 or 26 dollars per refrigerator car demurrage at destination are off the docket. Despite efforts by the American Railway Association to speed car return, the car shortage remains severe. Auctions yield few cars. receivers’ orders and railroad practices contribute to congestion and delays in the New York area.
California tomatoes arrived in New York on Tuesday with seven cars, six on Wednesday, and five on Thursday marking the season’s first shipment. Traders report healthy price levels despite large early arrivals, with prices ranging from 1.25 to 3.00 dollars and 28 pound jugs priced around 2.50 to 3.00 dollars.
New York onions show steady trading with supply closely meeting demand. Prices vary by region including Orate county yellows at 1.50 to 2.25 per 100 pound bag, western New York 1.75 to 2.50, Ohio 2.0 to 2.25, Indiana 1.75 to 2.50, red onions 1.50 to 2.25, whites 3.50 per 100 pounds. On street, Spanish onions quoted 3.0 to 4.85 per case and 1.75 to 2.10 per half case.
Cable advices from England report apple markets in the United Kingdom responding to lighter offerings and cooler weather with expected strong October prices. Liverpool sales show Ben Davis at 4.86 to 6.43, York Imperials 4.85 to 7.76, Jonathans 9, New towns in boxes 2.66 to 2.79, Kieffer pears in barrels 6.43 to 8.37, boxed 3.65 to 2.03.
Reports from New York on October 16 describe a sharp rise in potato prices across the East amid heavy damage to crops from blizzards and parasites. With little chance of foreign potatoes entering the U.S., buyers push bids, while farmers in Maine, New York, and Pennsylvania receive higher prices. imports from Canada, Bermuda, and Cuba face no imminent threat, and embargo history shapes current restrictions.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe wholesale bootleg business in Ireland and Scotland and Holland amid tensions over potato disruptions. Mentions real cause and stoppage affecting multiple countries.
Chicago October 16. The Soo Line added a tariff provision September 16 to absorb the 2.20 per car reconsignment charge on box apples from the Northwest hauled from St Paul East to Chicago. For years traffic interests sought Northwest lines to bear the cost. Soo Line acted and now other Northwestern lines agree to absorb the charge with tariffs effective November 15.
The Dark Tobacco Growers Co-Operative Association, often cited as a model of the Sapiro system, votes to release members from all contracts for one year. Since 1922 the group faced high overhead and widespread contract breaches, prompting the association to permit members to sell outside as needed and relieve legal pressures.
Fresno reports October 8 to 12 grape shipments totaling 1,246 cars, bringing season volume to 49,951 cars, up from last year’s 42,255. Market remains steady with moderate demand. prices vary by variety and grade from U. S. No. 1 table stock to bulk juice stocks, with Malagas U. S. No. 1 at 80 to 95 cents and Tokays 32.50 to 35 dollars per ton.
In New York on October 16 Isaac Frankel a fruit and vegetable jobber of 73 Vesey Street who had failed months earlier effected a compromise with his creditors this week at a 15 percent settlement.
The Produce Packer editorial note announces a separate weekly paper The Produce Packer with market and trade news for chippers and distributors of exes poultry butter hides wool furs and more. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
New York reports 72 cars of California oranges sold, demand strong for smaller sizes but 1508 and larger priced lower than last week. Lemons plentiful with prices easing. Porto Rican fruit sold at good prices though demand weaker than prior week. Grapefruit declines, Porto Rican pineapples steady but not as high, Sicily lemons sold once with prices rising through the sale.
Ontario rutabaga shipments for 1925 are expected to total 3 500 to 4 000 cars, less than half of last year's production. Shipping began before August 10 with some cars loaded early, and hot weather affected early arrivals though overall quality is good. Demand has been slack initially but wire inquiries remain strong at Ontario shipping points.
New York Oct 16 California table and juice grapes attracted heavy offerings at auction this week yet kept a steady demand. Prices ranged for Malagas crates 1.60 2, logs 1.30 2.45. seedless crates 1.30 1.70. Tokays crates 0.90 2.06. Cornichons crates 1.10 2.25. Muscats lugs 1.30 1.85. Zinfandels lugs 1.25 1.60. Emperors crates 1.25 1.50. Emperors lugs 1.15 1.30. kegs 5 6.
William M. Roylance died at his home in Provo Utah on Thursday morning. He had not been active in the produce business for two years but previously managed the William M. Roylance Company, shippers of fruits and vegetables.
Fischmann and Snyder, fruit and vegetable dealers at 143 South Water Market in Chicago, shut their doors after notifying creditors they cannot meet current obligations. A creditors meeting listed liabilities at 12 500 with 6 000 assets. They owe about 4 500 to local trade and 5 000 to relatives. An additional creditors meeting will be held soon as investigations into relative obligations continue. The business has operated since 1919 in jobbing and wholesale fruit and vegetables.
In Rochester on October 16 rumors swirl about future potato prices with talk of $2 a bushel possible before year end. Blight from September rains and frost concerns raise fears, while a federal report suggests 2 million more bushels. Growers hold storage to wait, dealers stay cautious, and prices rise but sales move on a delivered basis to stations at about $1.10 a bushel to the car, with No 1 grade quoted around $3.40 to $3.60 per 180 pounds sack.
Chicago notes a steady cabbage market despite Wisconsin movement remaining liberal. Cooler weather boosts outside demand as operators struggle to fill orders. Wisconsin ships 65 to 96 cars daily while New York and other states contribute heavily. Best Wisconsin Holland prices run 12 to 14 dollars per ton fob shipping point. Much storage now under way in the state.
Fredonia October 16 Indications point to a very short local potato crop. Farmers are selling at 1 50 per bushel while late potatoes rot from wet weather preventing vine drying. Winter prices may rise to 1 unless a larger nonlocal supply arrives.
R G Phillips, secretary of the National Apple Week Association, this week sent out a folder to the trade advertising Apple Week from October 31 to November 6. The circular covers the history of Apple Week, its beginnings and development, and suggests ways to celebrate in local markets along with announced prizes.
Minneapolis dispatch reports potato buyers crowded the market as the season ends. Dealers note heavy Midwest demand with 10 to 26 car orders and field frosts denting some crops. Minnesota Red River Valley production may drop to 40 45 percent of last year, with storage rising and Ohio potatoes in short supply.
Chicago onions move with normal harvest receipts and liberal Chicago demand. No. 1 Yellows from Indiana Wisconsin and Michigan sold mainly 2.16 to 2.26 dollars per cent. California and Idaho yellows around 2.25 to 2.35. Oregon yellows 2.50 to 2.75. Indiana White 4.25. Carlot operators report strong outside territory calls aiding nearby supply.
Chicago reports strong but mixed demand for juice grapes this week with quality gaps. Muscats fetch 1.25 to 1.50 per lug, Zinfandels 1.60 to 1.90 per lug, Carignans 1.78 to 1.90 per lug, and Thompson Seedless 1.05 to 1.10 per lug amid varying shipments and rain impacts.
Washington reports the Bureau of Agricultural Economics shows cold storage apples at 855000 barrels on October 1, 1925, vs 479000 a year earlier and a five year average of 690000. Boxes total 1055000, up from 829000. five year average 646000. Basket totals 193000 bushel baskets, vs 193000? Five year context noted.
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