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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
1
Wenatchee and Cashmere valleys emerge as major Northwest fruit centers with rapid orchard expansion. Reports cite rising acreage, strong irrigation, and high returns from apples peaches and berries. Local firms and associations handle increasing shipments to New Orleans Chicago St Paul and Seattle markets.
Columbus report on J. S. Shobe, indicted in Cincinnati for a fake produce business, appearing in Columbus at 211 South Pearl street. He used rubber stamps and false bids to attract shippers, with bids above market and no commissions. Confession details say he shipped eggs and butter to bakers, evading authorities, and moved to Dayton and Columbus to continue operations.
Shobe admitting aliases and a long roam through Ohio Indiana Arkansas Arkansas to Chicago, describing ties to oleomargarine and the Standards Butter and Keg Co. He claims knowledge of market tactics and routes from Ross county to Cincinnati, with past bankruptcies and deliveries across the Midwest.
David Steinberg alias 3 Gately, 18, brought to Memphis for preliminary hearing on a forged bill charge connected to the Memphis Hide and Fur Co. He denies involvement, claims innocence, and is released on $2,000 bond posted by his uncle S Steinberg and S Lebovitch. Arrested at Bath Beach, N Y.
Muskegon to Traverse City coast stretches about 150 miles with peaches pears plums and small fruits in season The crop this year is not expected to greatly exceed last year but quality should be much better Golden Drop Crawford Bernardy and Bertagn are the noted peaches Propping of many trees seen as heavy demand from Milwaukee firms grows growers report shipments diverted to Chicago lowering returns direct to Chicago hoped for higher prices locally reported widespread soliciting buyers in the territory with farm goods sometimes reconsigned by Milwaukee firms.
Receipts of potatoes during the week were about equal to demand and the market held steady at 80 cents per bushel on track and $3 per barrel from stores. Northern Ohio Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota shipments are increasing and heavier receipts are expected. Cooler weather from September will boost demand and absorb extra arrivals. Northern Ohio stock is arriving in large lots but is smaller in size yet fine in quality.
The apple market remained strong with cleanups of inferior stock early and light receipts. Brades, Maiden blush, Twenty Ounce, Alexander and Gravenstein sold from 2.75 to 3.75 per barrel depending on quality, with Pennsylvania and West Virginia arrivals including Smoke, House, Davison and Fall Pippin and fancy stock 3.00 to 3.50 per barrel. Other varieties ranged 2.75 to 3.00 per barrel.
Randlers report weak demand for western fruits as homegrown stock floods the market. California fruits held firm, keeping movement light. Overall supply ample but steady near last week’s values. Plums and prunes sold 1 to 1.75 per 4 basket crate, pears 1.75 to 2 per box, Tokay and Malaga grapes 1.60 and 1.40 per crate, few cherries available.
Receipts of peaches in Cincinnati were heavier this week as homegrown fruit nears exhaustion. Northern Ohio and Michigan supply the market, producing a price drop from last week. Extra fancy peaches bring 1.75 to 2.25 dollars, choice stock 1.50 to 1.75, and other varieties 1.00 to 1.25 dollars.
In Eaton and surrounding towns the potato belt prepares for a late season. Shippers like United Produce Co and Farmers Produce Co anticipate strong early Ohios and Red Globe plantings. Major growers including J Geo Deffke and J L Lance project 100+ car shipments to Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas as rail lines resume in September.
Chicago September 3 The apple market shows steady bids for good fruit with wide variation by grade and packing. Receipts remain ample though not a gut. Wisconsin shipments have been heavier recently and are expected to clear in days. Prices for leading varieties range from one to three dollars, with winter fruit mostly not yet purchased as buyers eye New York and other districts for a hoped better crop.
Chicago traders report an unchanged butter market with normal receipts and no notable price moves. Extras and creamery products show slight willingness to trade around 16th at We, with firsts at 20 to 21 cents and seconds offered near 194e. Highlight is the new underground butter receipt and delivery tunnel at North Water and Dearborn, five floors in the Steele Weddes building, with Merrill & Ildredge handling first shipments to the East. A three month butter committee was named: T. F. Gallagher, T. A. Somerville, and Frank Sweeney.
A Chicago corner door bears the Iowa Butter & Egg Co. sign announcing Marcus Klaphels as proprietor. Klaphels, a New York bankrupt, previously held a butter and egg business at 1710 First Avenue. The Packer exposed the bankruptcy history and questioned the firm’s finances. Local dealers remain wary while an active consignor campaign is expected.
The Chicago egg market shows firmer prices with a half cent rise in quotations Monday and repeated Thursday. Extras at 22½c, prime firsts 2½c, first 1c, ordinary first 1c. Refrigerator firsts offered 20½c to 21¢ on board late week. bids 19½c to 20¢. A car of fresh firsts in shipping cases due September 1 was offered at 20½c with 21¢ bid. Executives named Wa Whittcomb, A Stallwood, and R Lurimore to a three month executive committee.
Trade in apples was quiet this week with light receipts and favorable weather. Quotations ranged from 2 to 3.50 per barrel in jobbing sales and slightly higher from stores. Purchases came mainly from Missouri, with buyers noting moral quality and small stock.
Shelby Mich September 4 A Michigan fruit trade debate questions why ship profits shrink. Small growers complain general consignee N K Goodrich charges higher rail and boat rates than railroad prices. Instances show plum and apple shipments priced above standard rates, prompting calls for inquiry into possible graft and service value.
John Zucca a longtime banana business operator at 57 South Water Street died Tuesday in Chicago of cancer. He was about 55 years old and had earned excellent standing among the trade. Since arriving in the country in early manhood he achieved notable business success and his death saddened the street fraternity.
The potato market in Chicago firmed toward week’s end with slightly better carrot prices. No gain over last week. potato prices ranged from 65 to 78 cents for choice to fancy. Receipts rose markedly versus last week and the same period a year ago. Shipments are expected to grow daily.
Cincinnati reports a tight cabbage week with higher prices. Northern Ohio supplies the market. quotations last week’s levels. Barrels sold at 1.00 each from stores and 322 per ton on track, reflecting lighter supply and adjusted retail and freight factors.
Sept 4 Cincinnati reports a light homegrown tomato crop unable to meet demand. Some shipments arrive from outside sections while other areas will be drawn on heavily. Prices hold at 75 cents to $1 per bushel.
Lewiston Idaho reports a large peach crop with shipments at 40 to 60 cars weekly. The season will run through September, totaling nearly 50 cars for the district.
The Fruit Auction Co. sold yesterday the first shipment of Louisiana oranges from New Orleans dated Sept 1 1908. Shipped by L Ran dazzo the fruit was matured but lacked color. The entire shipment brought $2.85 per box according to Nobie and Salter.
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