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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1923
Page
2
Chicago October auction sales by F O B Auction Sales Well Attended by a high class group of buyers from this and other markets. Values up overall versus last week with wine grapes advancing notably and apples selling better. New i o b selling method from government inspection certificates proved popular in the region.
Cooler weather boosted overall demand for greens and staples in Chicago this week. Prices varied by item with fancy Lima beans scarce and other vegetables showing firmer trading. California and Illinois boxes and crates moved at several dollars per crate or basket, while lettuce romaine and cucumbers also saw active markets and good demand for quality produce.
The National Auction Company with a Pittsburgh base has opened daily sales in its Lapidus Building Chicago office on South Water Street. About 60 to 65 cars are offered each day, with roughly 35 percent purchased by Chicago operators or agents for buyers in the region. The auction room features a busy trade with various items including apples and cauliflower among offerings.
Annual conference of U S Department of Agriculture agricultural statisticians met in Indianapolis Oct 26 to discuss improving crop reporting and estimation methods. Governor McCray welcomed attendees, with Washington officials led by William Schoenfeld and W F Callander present. Local and national statisticians from multiple states attended, plus crop and finance experts from Chicago and Purdue University.
Ada Minn Oct 26 Potatoes not fit for market can be used as animal feed says F W Christensen Farmers report unmarketable potatoes are wasted though they hold feeding value when mixed with grain. Four and three quarters pounds of potatoes equal one pound of corn or barley in value. For dairy cows a pound of potatoes equals a pound of corn silage but limit to 30 to 35 pounds daily. Potatoes should be cooked for hogs and best results occur with four pounds potatoes to one pound grain.
Chicago reports the Bureau of Agricultural Economics states 904 cars of onions moved last week, down from 1,101 the prior week and 1,308 a year ago. State totals include New York 200, Indiana 177, Ohio 99, California 105, Utah 64, Colorado 64, Illinois 33, Massachusetts 46, Michigan 45, Washington 29, Oregon 13, Minnesota 6, Iowa 8, Pennsylvania 3, Wisconsin 3, and other sections 3.
Mt Pleasant Michigan October 26 Isa bella county farmers organize a cooperative marketing agency with capitalization of 50000 dollars. The group numbers 150 stockholders and plans extensive trading in beans and potatoes, key local crops.
George M Carey, manager of the Martin-Woods Co. of Davenport Iowa, was a Chicago visitor this week following a motor trip into the city.
Fargo North Dakota reports scarce potato trading with prices steady. Dealers pay 30 to 35 cents per cwt for top stock, 45 to 50 cents sacked on track, occasional cars up to 65 cents. Red River Early Ohios dominate with Cobblers growing, surplus due to heavy Early Ohio production. Warehouses full, shipments rising, 175 to 200 cars weekly. climate and digging good, shipments via Fargo on major lines.
Beekeepers of North Dakota will hold their annual meeting in Fargo November 23 and 24, with Dr. E. F. Phillips of the U S Department of Agriculture to deliver the keynote address. R L Webster, entomologist at North Dakota Agricultural College, says Phillips has a rising international reputation in apiculture and will visit North Dakota to view local work. The association, formed in Fargo less than a year ago, has over 40 active members. T Williams of Stutsman County is president and Webster is secretary.
Chicago reports show the Bureau of Agricultural Economics recorded 10,286 cars of apples moved last week, up from 10,040 the prior week and 8,225 a year earlier. Volume was evenly split between box and barrel shipments, unlike last year when barrel movement was about twice box. Early week totals totaled 40,473 cars against 47,390 for the same date last season.
A buyer entered a garage and requested a first class second hand car. The proprietor quipped with a humorous reply about shared taste, reflecting a light exchange in a shop setting.
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