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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
1
Greenville Michigan bets on Greenville potatoes as a leading shipping point with about 3000 cars moved yearly. Despite market pressure from large combinations, local growers and firms push improved sorting and quality to restore the Greenville brand. Yields reach 140 to 225 bushels per acre in some fields, with prices averaging around 6c to 5c per pound for stock meeting size and condition.
State correspondence from South Boardman Michigan reports potatoes as a key shipping point on the Grand Rapids Indiana line. Dealers shipped 160 cars last season and expect over 100 this year. Buyers like F By Sinclair of Loveland Hinyan in Grand Rapids and others purchase hardy white potatoes, with acreage up slightly and yields 75 to 120 bushels per acre on sandy loam. Frost spared early plantings more than dry spells, and several growers report margins over 1,000 bushels.
In Seattle on October 23 1907 Judge A W Frater of King County Superior Court declared the Paulhamus commission law unconstitutional after a challenge by commission merchant M B Emerson who had defied the act to test its validity The law required a $3000 bond a $10 license fee book inspections and monthly remittances to consignors The state plans an appeal to the Washington Supreme Court The ruling hinged on police power over commerce and potential class legislation in favor of growers against merchants
Fife Lake Michigan farmers report good quality potatoes with yields varying by soil type and planting date. Early varieties show heavier stocks on lighter soils, while late plantings on heavier land yield 60 to 75 bushels per acre. Buyers cut sorting screen size, prompting farmers to seek buyers offering minimal sorting. Approximately 140 cars last year, 40 to 90 more expected. stock includes large quantities of round white potatoes stored for shipment this year.
A Cayuga Alabama area note dated October 13 1908 from Clifford A Locke reports no hickory or walnut shipments this season but suggests 1000 to 2000 pounds of pecans may be moved. The message is a terse update on nut offerings and potential export.
Persia Iowa October 23 reports Willard Bros Willard Sons and Burns Kipler will ship potatoes. White variety crops look unusually good with 50 to 60 cars expected and yields of 100 to 160 bushels per acre. Other shippers include O and Schneider Ieht Dyson Calvin Co and Manliz Is offers 45 cents per bushel.
Minneapolis Oct 2 The Mulhall Nix Creamery case moved after objections to Judge Purdy led to vacating the trial and setting it before Judge Morris. Mulhall’s daughter Anna works to sway opinion while a Chicago firm is rumored to back the defense with funds. The trial timing remains uncertain as matters unfold.
Mobile native J Tom Powers who ran a fake produce house at 116 North Water Street faces inquiries from Mississippi Alabama and Tennessee egg and poultry shippers swindled by him. He plans a deal in New Orleans while leveraging rail and express contacts to lure buyers.
Mobile Alabama October report notes a new export market for potatoes and eggs. A Havana steamship line is arranged for shipments from northern growing sections direct to Cuba. Through rate 18 46c per hundred, rail and water. Exports must be packed in export bags 75 to 100 pounds each.
Wenatchee, Oct 23. H Wagner & Son begin a 56 car shipment of apples to Australia, the largest ever from the U.S. to that region. The 85,000 boxes include reading varieties and will take seven weeks to reach Australia, expected to sell readily after arrival.
Morganfield Kentucky October 21 1904 The Packer reports the spring chicken crop in this area will be about the same as last year with a half crop of turkeys. Shipments from now to the holidays will total about 50 cases of eggs per week. About three fourths of the poultry at this station is shipped out dressed by Morganfield Produce Co.
The weekly egg market shows a small advance in current recess demand, with offerings in small lots changing daily. Prices range from 6.60 to 7.28 for current receipts and April contracts, while later stock and hot weather stock fetch lower values and many are graded as seconds.
Kansas City markets show a drop in poultry prices early in the week due to higher East prices and weak receipts. Quality stock moves slowly with fair demand. turkeys arrive in fair numbers, ducks and geese light, prices firmer late in the week as declines ease.
Chicago dealers report a slow start to the week due to unseasonable weather with improved activity later. Aprils dominate trading with most sales at 21 to 21 1/2 cents, occasional 5 to 10 car lots. Fresh eggs rise to 23 to 24 1/2 cents with bids around 21 to 24 cents. small lots move quickly.
Florida orange movement through Cincinnati remained heavy this week with many fruit arriving green and destined for ripening rooms before sale. Dealers expect stronger demand soon as quality improves, with Valencia receipts light and prices mostly steady around 2.25 to 3.50 per box and grapefruit and lemons showing firm to softening trends.
The Cincinnati potato market weakened over the past days with nearly all grades dropping a few cents from last week. Demand remained fair but below supply, leading to heavy on hand stock and planned disposal next week. Michigan Wisconsin stock dominates receipts with some New England Minnesota arrivals. Prices ranged common 60 to 63 cents ordinary 64 to 65 cents and choice 65 to 71 cents with some fancy stock at 76 to 80 cents for storage. barreled stock in stores quoted at 2.25 to 2.50 dollars.
Riverside and Corona lead Southern California in orange shipping with Riverside as the county’s largest hub. The season saw about 5,880 loaded cars from Riverside, near last year’s 5,167, amid a slight crop decrease. Navels, Valencias, lemons, and English walnuts populate a diverse regional output across Coachella, Upland, Pomona, and Ontario with multiple packing houses and exchanges handling the trade.
The Western Kruft Jobbers' Association executive committee met in Omaha to discuss boosting membership, despite higher dues. President Geea Sayn defended value, noting savings from association efforts exceed fees. They plan action on express regulation, rate changes, and a January Minneapolis convention, with attention to 10 percent rail rate hikes and potato and apple shipping costs.
Staff correspondence from Redlands Cal reports past season orange shipments reached 4 760 cars. Indications suggest this season may mirror that total with possible small declines. Navels expected larger crop, lemons less common, and several packing houses and distributors operate across Redlands area with shipments starting December 1.
Butter merchants report a weak market in Chicago with unsatisfactory trading across grades. Receipts match last year, prices fell 14 to 14 1/2 percent last week, yet demand remains muted. Dealers favored price cuts, but the butter committee did not act promptly to reduce prices.
In Chicago this week spring chickens rose early then climbed further with mixed daily moves and scarce springs on Friday, while fowls and turkeys fluctuated. Geese held firm as receipts stayed liberal. demand for immediate use and storage remained active. In Cincinnati a cabbage market uptick looms with prices opening at 25 dollars per ton and rising toward 26 as dealers link high loading prices to reduced consumption. York state stock dominates receipts with some barrel stock selling at two dollars.
Mission Texas October 23, the Mission Truck Growers Association is organized with about twenty five members. A. C. Dustin serves as president and Charles Volz as secretary and treasurer.
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