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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1917
Page
2
Staff reports from Charlotte Eaton Rapids Hastings Doster Regan Martin Shelbyville and Hastings areas show bean crops largely promising with some thinning stands on lighter soils and heavier fields varying. Potatoes cabbage onions and other crops look strong though beetles and late harvests may affect timing. overall yields depend on weather and grain harvest delays.
The Lakeside Vineyard Company of St. Joseph Michigan expects to be a major independent grape shipper this season with about 200 vineyards and 0 cars of fruit. They mainly grow Concords with some Niagaras and Moores Early, noting heavy yields and improving quality in the St. Joe district.
Rotata prices enued up ya the Spend of the week. The sty $5 a barrel. Prices for Indiana potatoes expected to be down soon as shipments arrive. crop better than ex pected prices down to $12 ashes Elberta peaches easier at $3.25 a bushel. Watermelons 50c each. Indianas show up well in appearance and quality. Watermelons plentiful. other kinds scarce with prices firm at $2.25 a standard large rate.
Chicago reports berry season winding down as Michigan shipments arrive with quiet demand. Blackberries fetch 2.25 to 2.50, blueberries around 2.75 to 3.50, red raspberries scarce and sour varieties limited. Currants and cherries show reduced receipts from Traverse City with prices near 2.25 for fancy lots.
Holmberg of North Branch Minnesota stopped in Chicago early this week while visiting New York state recently homeward bound. Stewart Jr of Florida exchange arrived to visit trade and confer with SW Wills. Wills recently returned from an eastern trip. Mouser of Chase Co Jacksonville Florida arrived for his annual market tour and stayed with C H Robinson Co to cover northern and central western points. Famechon of Famechon & Co potato shippers Minneapolis returned after a day of pigeon shooting at South Shore Country Club and was among Grand American Handicap entrants. Baldwin of Fitzsimmons Palmer Co Duluth Minnesota reported westward market activity and overall business conditions improving. Elgin butter board reported no sales despite bids. Prices bid at 4K were not attracted. week seen as logical for current prices due to market conditions.
Chicago August 31 demand in the vegetable market was quiet with plentiful stocks and lower prices on several commodities. Fancy stock sold well while poor stock moved slowly. head lettuce sold steady with best lots steady. Michigan celery ranged 35 to 90 cents per box. homegrown string beans firm at 1.11 to 1.15 per box. cucumbers were plentiful. tomatoes and peppers offered in baskets and boxes at mixed prices. Michigan pickles remained firm though some stock was lower. fifth bushel baskets quoted around 29 to 40 cents. homegrown crates and boxes showed varied demand while southern goods lagged and Derland was slow.
Aug 31 report from Dorr Port Michigan notes onion crops shrinking tops in some fields and smaller sizes though overall quality appears better than last year. Rain would help non ripening areas to boost yield. Red and yellow onions show healthy growth. blight absent for now. Potatoes look large but need rain for a normal inter crop yield.
Sheboygan Wis August 31 The prior cheese market in the country mail week shows prices rising again with various varieties like Daisies Young Amelias and others mentioned along with Plymouth trades. Auctions include Longhorns and Cheddar types. details are fragmented but indicate higher on the board and market activity at Agpleton and Plymouth listings.
Chicago reports a new account for Plowaty and Sons as exclusive distributors for the St Ansgar Truck Growers Association. Expected output around 400 cars with about 250 cars of red and yellow globe onions, rest potatoes and late cabbage. Rutabaga crop outlook bright from Galt Ontario with Milne and Blennie noted as shippers.
Chicago Aug 31 announcement states the Northwestern Fruit Exchange has named a new head for the Chicago territory. The move aims to strengthen operations in Illinois and the surrounding region, with the executive overseeing sales and distribution activities in the area.
Indianapolis August 31 Keg prices show strength with sellers bidding for encased stock at 37 and storage stock moving in, though profits stay slim at 38. Hens hold steady while springers weaken amid weak supply, with local dealers noting veteran buyers remain cautious about outside competition.
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