Vegetables in Chicago Market Report October Prices and Trends
Chicago market notes a fair movement of vegetables with oversupply of inferior pote crops. East arrivals declined, homegrown stocks were smaller, and California hot house cucumbers remained in demand. Tomatoes stayed firm with limited, desirable stock. lettuce improved while cauliflower faced large offerings. lima beans were nearly cleared.
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Peach Season Draws To A Close In Chicago Market
Peach season winds down as a few Mitschin peaches still arrive in Chicago on October 27. Demand remains weak and fruit dealers report rising prices and fewer culls. Offerings are mainly small, with smocks and fruit selling at about C per endo.
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Wisconsin Potato Growers Meet in Eau Claire
The Wisconsin Potato Growers Association plans a November convention in Eau Claire with sessions for boys and girls clubs, potato judging contests, seed stock giveaways, and demonstrations on potato diseases and varieties. Featured speakers include Lou D. Sweet of Denver and I P. Miller of Chicago, with experts from multiple state experiment stations and the US Department of Agriculture.
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Varley Named Traffic Manager for Watson & Sons
Chicago news reports G B P Varley takes up duties as traffic manager for C A Watson & Sons the first of the week. Varley, longtime South Water Street figure in traffic circles, is well known and thoroughly familiar with the trade.
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Elgin Butter Market Holds Prices Amid Flat Call
Elgin Illinois October 27 no sales were made at the butter board call last Saturday bids of 34 1 2 percent were made receipts in the district are falling off and the general opinion was that the 34 1 2 percent sign would be a fair basis for the price this week.
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Elgin ‘Butter Board
Grape Market Firm in Chicago With Steady Demand
Grape supply in Chicago was tight with strong demand. Prices ranged from 26 to 27 and a half cents per basket, with fancy lots at 28c. dry grapes sold for less. Wine stock stayed firm, New York Concords fetched 65 to 67 per ton while Michigan stock around 60. New York Niagaras traded near 70. Michigan grapes were nearing the end of shipments.
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