Potatoes Decline as Supplies Increase in Chicago Market
Potatoes lose ground in Chicago as receipts rise from nearby states. Growers resist selling below $1 a bushel, shipments from Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan expand. By Aug 31 demand remains fair with buyers hoping for lower prices. stock moves west and from Michigan slowly, with quality improving in Wisconsin.
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Chicago
Operatore
Moonators
Iby
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Market for potatoes shows varied regional prices across days
The report lists several regional prices for Early Ohios and other stock, with Minnesota, Wisconsin, Eastern round whites, Virginia barrels, and home grown stock trading between 95 cents and 4.10 dollars. Receipts ranged from around 60 to 191 cars, with market tone fluctuating from steady to easier across Wednesday Thursday and Friday.
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Egeres Alowe
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Virginia
Jersey
Jos
Hearty Joins Hoover Food Administration Staff
Edgar W J Hearty, prominent in the International Apple Shippers Association and Western Fruit Packers. named to the national Food Administration staff under Herbert Hoover. He relocates to Washington, D C, serving in the fruit, vegetable and table goods division without salary, supported by growers, shippers, and dealers nationwide.
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Arty
Boston
Apple Shippers’ Associaton
League
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
Herbert Sloover
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Gordon Hoel
D. C
Hearty
York
Edgar W. J
Patriotic Sedsons
Slower Cantaloupe Trade in Chicago Reported
Chicago trade for California cantaloupes slowed this week despite firm previous markets. High prices and cool weather boosted activity while receipts were light. California Turlock standards sold around 2.50 with other crates 1.75 to 2.25 and flats near 1. Some Turlock white rind melons fetched 1.75 per crate. Indiana cantaloupes remained steady with solid demand for good size. Standard crates quoted 1.75 to 2 and flats 0.65 to 0.75.
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Chicago
Aus
Demend
California
Indiana
Fancy Peaches Selling Well in New York Market
Reports from New York describe peaches from Maryland Delaware New Jersey Pennsylvania and West Virginia arriving in carriers baskets and Jersey peach baskets. Prices vary by quality with Elberta ranging 1.50 to 2.30 per carrier and Lielles 1.00 to 2.50, bulk Carman Champion Rays Crawford at 1.00 to 1.50, Jersey baskets 0.75 to 1.00.
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New York
Maryland
Delaware
Jersey
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Elbertas
Carmans
Champion
Rays
Crawfords
Worthless-check floater W. H. Harrell active as shipper
W H Harrell of Rosehill North Carolina, previously known for passing counterfeit checks, is now operating as a produce shipper in Hancock Maryland. He advertises peach shipments at 1.75 per bushel and cites North and South Carolina bank references while continuing to issue typewritten solicitations to trades in eastern and western markets.
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New York
W. H. Harrell
Rosehill
North Carolina
Hancock
Harrell
Maryland
Virginia
Bank of
American National Bank
Wilmington
N. C
Harrel
Keeton
Thomas Nye First Grower of Texas Bermund Onion Dies
Thomas C Nye longtime pioneer of Bermund onions in Texas died at his North Laredo home after a lingering illness. He moved from Cotulla 19 years ago and saw industry grow to 6000 carloads this season netting Texas growers about 6 million dollars. He leaves four sons who reside here. Burial was Thursday afternoon with the Chamber of Commerce and many citizens in attendance.
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Bermuda
Texas
North Laredo
Cotulla
Chamber of Commerce
Little Change in Chicago Apple Market
Chicago auction notes a steady apple market with moderate receipts and no standout fancy stock. Demand eased slightly yet dealers secured good prices for premium lots led by Duchess, Wolf River, Wealthy, Jonathan and Maiden Blush varieties with prices per barrel or basket noted.
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Chicago
Michigan
Illinois
Wolf Rivers
Wealthies
Jonathans
Quiet Trade in Citrus Fruits This Week
Chicago August 31 California Valencia oranges steady at farmer prices with ample stock and quiet demand. Best carlot quotes at 3.75 to 4 per box. California lemons weak with dull trade as cool weather lowers demand. Carlots 5 to 6 per box, Arapetuu offered 1.25 to 1.50. dealers expect further reductions.
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Chicago
California
Local solicitor positions for The Packer offered
You can make money taking subscriptions for The Packer as a side line. We seek a local solicitor in every U S area not yet represented to sell to growers, shippers, distributors, and buyers of farm produce. High class men or boys preferred with liberal pay. Write the nearest office with qualifications and references. The Packer offices listed in New York, Kansas City, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Los Angeles.
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Packer
U.S
New York
Kansas City
Chicago
Cincinnati
Ohio
Los Angeles
Calif
Outlook for sweet potato crop in southern states
The August 31 report notes Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and Tennessee expect a strong sweet potato crop with higher acreage and good growing conditions. Early Gulf Coast movement has begun with 32-quart hampers dominant. burlap and bulk shipments decline as warehouses kiln drying expand. In Tennessee prospects are favorable with Nancy Hall as main variety, storage houses multiplied, and shipments starting in November through spring. Continuous updates planned.
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Cincinnati
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tennessee
Gulf
Packer Weekly Bulletin
Gleason
Tenn
Nancy Hall
Atwood
Vici
Meat packers enter fruit and vegetable trade in Chicago
Gossip reports major packers may pivot from meat to perishables as packing plants outgrow current meat demand. Armour and others supposedly plan new produce receiving yards in Chicago to shift trade from the South Water district, reversing earlier forays into produce that proved unprofitable.
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Chicago
Armour
South Water District
Armours
Southern Egg Men Change Meeting Date
Shelbyville Kentucky August 31 The Southern Poultry and Egg Shippers Association has moved its Atlanta meeting from October 16 and 17 to October 22 and 23 to avoid conflict with the National Association convention and enable attendance at both events.
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Shelbyville
Southern Poultry and Egg Shippers’ Association
Atlanta
National Association
Poultry Market in Chicago Steady Despite Fluctuating Receipts
Chicago poultry traders reported steady demand and prices as receipts varied. Fowls sold mainly in standard and heavy stock with prices around 24 to 25 cents for unassorted, 23 to 24 cents for springs, ducks at 16 cents, geese 14 cents, turkeys 18 cents, and a few fowls at 3 dollars 51 cents per dozen. Roosters and other stock showed slight price gains, with no overall market change into Friday.
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Chicago
Express
Deciduous fruits price report from Chicago market
Chicago market dealers report fluctuating prices for deciduous fruits, with greens and pears showing mixed results across multiple auctions. Notable items include Grand Duke and Bartlett pears, Malagas and Tokays grapes, Elberta peaches, and various plums, with carloads from California Idaho Oregon and Colorado affecting quotations.
Plan to condemn North Side of South Water Street
Chicago plan commission proposes buying the north side of South Water Street from Michigan Avenue to Market Street to create public street space linking lakefront, rail district and West Side manufacturing area. Trade leaders fear harm to local produce business and plan to oppose the move. several butter and egg men visit from New York and Burnt Prairie.
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South Water Street
Chicago
Butter and Gg Board
Chicago Plan Commission
Michigan Avenue
Market Street
Lake
Front
West Side
Government Line on Produce Dealers Handling War Food
The article notes Farmers and dealers nationwide are filing blanks from the Secretary of Agriculture under War Emergency Food Supply rules. Aimed to stock food, guide distribution, and conserve resources, the form requests detailed schedules of commodities handled, due by early September with possible extensions.
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New York
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington
Congress
Secretary ‘of ‘Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Aurial Tos Eet Caus
Federal food survey forms extend to all commodities
A historic notice describes a broad government survey prompted by a section authorizing investigative steps. It lists items from wheat to canned poultry and perishable produce, covers storage and transit, and requires dealers to mark carried commodities and business type. Penalties include fines up to 1000 dollars or a year in jail.
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Usi
Ithe ‘Department
Aia
Mr. Jackson Goes to Virginia on Business Trip
Robert T. Jackson secretary and treasurer of Olivit Brothers traveled on a business trip to the Eastern Shore of Virginia this week.
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Jackson
Virginia
New York
Robert T. Jackson
Nebraska Shippers Face Charges Over Bad Eggs
Nebraska egg shippers are charged with handling eggs unfit for food as inspectors found high spoilage rates in several shipments. Thirty three shippers appeared before Food Commissioner Marschel after 70 inspections revealed more than 10 percent of dealers cited for poor handling. The campaign to remove rotten eggs from Nebraska markets is just starting with aims for stricter buying and shipping practices.
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Margchel
Nebraska
Marschel
Peach Outlook for Rogey Mountain and Utah Crops
Salt Lake City Aug 31 Crop in Colorado Utah Idaho is two weeks late this year. It will move Sept 1 on Western Slope Colorado and Sept 10 to 15 in Utah and Idaho. The crop in these states averages 60 to 75 percent of full, fruit generally good quality but undersized due to lateness. Elberta peaches will be packed about 4 percent in baskets. 150 to 200 cars expected from Emmett Idaho district. crop about 60 percent of peak. Move between Sept 10 and 20 with Albertas dominant. 150-200 cars from Emmett and nearby districts. Northern Utah around 0.65 percent of total boral, with about 400 cars from Ogden Willard and Willard districts. fruit size expected good, packed in baskets and boxes.
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Stalff
Salt Lake City
Utah
Colorado
Idaho
Elbertas
Asher
Emmett
Ida
Albertas
Northern
Ogden
Brigham
Willard
Boral
Tees
Ogden - Bae Ie
Elberta peach shipments eyed from Grand Valley area
In Grand Valley near Grand Junction Colorado about 800 to 900 cars of Elberta peaches will move this year, about 75 percent of normal. The crop is two weeks late and will not move until September 1 to 10, with good quality expected. Paonia Hotchkiss and Delta regions expect 500 to 600 cars, fruit clean but late, around September 15.
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Grand Valley
Grand Junction
Colo
Paonia
Cole
Hotchkiss
Delta
Butter Firm in Chicago Maintains Market Strength
Butter prices in Chicago held firm this week with small gains early, creamery extras reaching 41% and extra fancy slightly higher. Receipts totaled 15,556 on Monday, 15,750 on Tuesday, and 10,527 Wednesday, while packing stock rose to 35 4 36c. Michigan peaches also arrived, with Elbertas and other varieties sold at modest prices amid uneven quality.
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Chicago
Hige
Dhe
Michigan
Virginia
Elbertas
Heavy Supplies of Soft Fruit Hit New York Orange Market
California oranges arrived with good color and quality but market strength faded as the week progressed due to heavy California crop and plentiful nearby fruits like watermelons. Prices varied by grade with best lots around 3.75 to 4.76 per box, while lower grades dropped to about 1.75, and lemons showed mixed gains before easing.
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New York
California
Abe
Dlap
Porto Rico
Stee
Sicily
Chicago egg receipts show better quality gains fade
In Chicago the egg market opened the week firm with up 4 cents but by midweek softened. Firsts ranged around 36 to 37 cents, with fancy April May refrigerators similar. Cool weather improved quality yet high prices shifted demand to cheaper eggs, while summer eggs moved for profit around 23 to 84 cents. Receipts totaled 13,063 Monday, 15,453 Tuesday, 9,413 Wednesday.
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Chicago
California Lemon Market Inactive Amid Poor Weather
California lemon market is inactive as high prices and cool weather dampen demand. Prices for fancy stock vary from five to eight dollars per box, with no material change expected until weather improves and local dealers resume trading.
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Os Angeles
California
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Thomas C. Nye
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Shaw
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