Cabbage Prices Hit Low Mark As Warm Weather Suppresses Trade
Chicago reports cabbage prices fell to the lowest levels in years with most sales at 4 to 4.50 per ton and some as low as 3.50. Weather slowed brisk trade and storage was delayed, despite a larger crop. Farmers in country points received 3 to 4 per ton, while northern shipments lagged. Holland seed cabbage imports from the south continue as domestic movement remains moderate. Not more than a third of the year's cabbage moved so far, compared with 1914.
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Wisconsin
Apple Day Parade Delights Chicago Crowd Of Thousands
National Apple Day in Chicago featured a 25 wagon parade sponsored by the American Apple Association. Jonathon apples distributed to hospitals, schools, and shelters, with Gov Dunne and Mayor Thompson proudly wearing Apple Day badges. The event aims to boost apple consumption as a yearly charity gift. The same issue notes cranberry market softness due to unseasonable warm weather and a new Honey Dew melon carload selling at a record price in Colorado, with a noted correction to last week’s price quote.
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Chicago
South Water Street
American Apple Association
Dunne
Rlso
Thompson
C. H. Weaver & Co
Colorado
Chicago citrus market mixed as weather hints demand rise
The Chicago citrus market this week was fair with steady to higher sales. Grapefruit arrivals from Isle of Pines were lighter but quality improved while Florida stock looked fine and extra fancy though a bit green. Lemons and oranges showed moderate arrivals with price discounts on smaller boxes.
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Chicago
Isle of Pines
Florida
California
Weather Bites Onion Trade In Chicago Market
Onions showed easy movement this week as mild weather reduced trade. Prices remained around 1.30 to 1.40 f. o. b. Wisconsin and Indiana for choice stock while California shipments were often unsatisfactory and sacrificed. Some cars paid freight. standout lots fetched good prices when in good condition. Leaders stored heavily, averaging 1.15 to 1.20 in warehouses for spring market.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Indiana
California
Oregon
Washington
Vegetable Market in Chicago Quiet as Warm Weather Slows Demand
Chicago vegetable buyers faced a slower market with ample supplies and prices lowered from the prior week. Artichokes from California commanded high interest at $10 per drum, while Brussels sprouts and sprouts overall sold briskly for $12.14 per drum. Celery from New York state was quiet at $2.25 to $2.50 per case. cucumbers and lettuce from Illinois and New York varied in price, with green peas from California improving and mushrooms selling 25 to 50 cents per pound.
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Chicago
California
New York State
Buffalo
Illinois
Florida
New York
Michigan
Chicago Dried Fruit Market Sees Rising Demand and Higher Prices
In Chicago on Oct 22 raisin sales surged with seeds and bleached varieties in strong demand and prices climbing. Seedless Sultanas and Thompsons near 9 1 2 cents, seedless Muscatel 8 8 1 2 cents, extra fancy Thompson 13 cents, with potential further rise as demand remains robust. Prunes held firm around 2 3 4 cents, while apricots and peaches showed weaker activity though high quality Muirs fetched 4 6 percent. Hothouse cucumbers and tomatoes arriving daily from Coyne Brothers.
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Chicago
Sultanas F. C
Oregon
California
Ohio
Coyne Brothers
Ohio shippers showcase district stock at hothouse sale
In Ohio the district features stock offered at hothouse sales. The baskets show extensive business and attractively labeled containers. The package has been used to receive chiefly from Ashtabula by Ohio shippers for some time.
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Ohio Points
Ashtabula
Ohio Shippers
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