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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1912
Page
2
The report notes tomatoes and lettuce arriving in fair condition with strong demand for tomatoes at 9 and lettuce priced around 1.75 to 2 per crate. It mentions Welw & Co and California produce entering the market, highlighting the ongoing activity and price levels for crate lots.
Indiana and Chicago report heavy grape and fruit movements. California and Michigan supplies push prices down on grapes and citrus while eastern and western apples hold steady. Storage of Elberta peaches and pears remains active as new winter arrivals begin.
Springfield report quotes Kelly R. Johnson of United Iron Works on rising use of small cold storage plants by fruit and vegetable dealers and dairy handlers. Modern compact machines cut costs, aid perishables, and boost business prestige. a Sterling ammonia compressor is highlighted. Also includes Indiana updates on potatoes, tomatoes, onions, orchards, and dairy company formation.
Minneapolis shoppers see steady butter and egg prices as demand stays strong. Primes fetch 28 cents, current rejects 25, dirties and seconds 18 cents, reworks 17. Creamery extras rated 28.5 cents, firsts 28, skim milk 27, renovated 26, packing stock 21 cents as market holds.
The twenty reran annual report of the Indiana State Dairy Agency reviews progress and notes notable concessions in the past year. A poll shows Roosevelt 41 Wilson 28 Taft 14 in a straw vote at a Werner meeting. A fire in Renang Werehore causes insured losses. G H Pawel and others visit Kalama* zoo politics in Kalamazoo. J F Palch seeks the Democratic secretary of State post in Kalamazoo.
Memphis notes show improved Irish potato situation as poor arrivals were cleared. Prices for first class stock hold around 70 cents with others under 60. Market remains steady and movement satisfactory while cabbage remains unchanged and celery shipments face delivery delays in Chicago.
A correspondent from Hamshill Texas disputes a Winnie quote of 1500 acres of sweet potatoes and 2000 acres of cabbage. He claims Jefferson and Chambers counties total far fewer acres and asserts twenty five years of experience tracking crop data for The Packer.
Deciduous Fruit Sales in Kansas City this week show Arizona Kieffer pears at 1.20 per box and Tokay grapes trading around 84 to 85 cents for multiple cars. Muscats averaged 75 to 77 cents, Tokays around $1, and Cornichons $1.25. The Packer will continue coverage of fruits, vegetables, butter, eggs and poultry.
In Memphis a jury heard Swift & Co versus Memphis Cold Storage Co over 4500 cases of eggs allegedly spoiled by nearby lemons. The suit claims lemons caused eggs to absorb fruit flavor, with 1 620 000 soured specimens involved. A decision had not been announced.
John H. Shreve of William O. Shreve & Co in Washington and Baltimore was a caller at The Packer office this week. Over 40 cars of apples of many varieties were on the market last week. Several cars of bulk fruit sold at high prices. Fitch & Wilkinson received 14 cars of apples and 4 cars of cabbage this week, with part of the fruit set for storage.
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