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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1914
Page
1
New York reports show cantaloupe oversupply with shipments suspended as receivers struggle to adjust to Chicago indictments. California and Colorado dealers faced plummeting prices from 1.50 down to 0.60 per crate as demand collapsed amid legal actions and market demoralization.
Growers and distributors pause shipments in Ordway and Rocky Ford as price advances are withheld. Compromises and supervisor actions limit movement while late cantaloupes ripen. some shippers resume with 40 cent advance. Farmers hold firm for higher prices and market recovery ahead of October trade.
Leading dealers report improved prospects for cantaloupes in the Ohio Valley as demand for western Colorado colors grows. Homegrown crops from nearby points are heavy this year and driving steady activity, with pricing lifting 20 to 28 cents a crate on flat pack varieties and up for other grades as West goods gain attention.
Kansas City reports a quiet tantaloupe market this week as cool weather chills activity. Dealers complain of dullness while Colorado supplies dominate, with notable quantities from New Mexico and Arkansas. Quality remains fair to good. Continued on Page 11.
The Chicago poultry market showed a price drop across hens and springs to 15 to 16 cents while roosters edged lower. Despite heavy weeklong receipts, trade remained steady after reductions, with buyers noting poultry costs at lower levels could boost consumption. Seven to eight cars of arrivals and mixed daily quotes marked the trading.
Port Clinton Ohio reports a peach movement onset this week as eight shipments per basket begin and more growers join the Central Traffic Association. Elberta peaches are arriving, fruit sizes vary, and by week’s end over 100 carloads daily are expected with associations coordinating shipments to Port Clinton area buyers.
Total citrus shipments on Southern Pacific Lines to August 31 reach 24 456 cars with 6 361 from the north and 18 095 from the south. Santa Fe lines show 18 331 total cars with 118 northern and 18 213 southern cars. Grand total since November 1 stands at 42 787 cars. Daily totals list 76 cars on August 19 through 21 62 cars on August 21 and 22 73 cars on August 22 28 and 24 36 cars on August 24 50 cars on August 25 46 cars on August 26 45 cars on August 27 48 cars on August 28 42 cars on August 29 and 30 and 21 cars on August 31.
C A Kerr urges grower and operator cooperation to keep onion prices moderate amid uneven harvests in California and the Midwest. California vegetable shipments from November to August total 4 310 cars with varying daily runs on Southern Pacific and Santa Fe lines, totaling 3 544 and 7 166 cars respectively.
Notices from the Eastern States Refrigerating Company indicate starting September 1 the interest rate on money loaned on storage eggs rises to 7 percent, up from a previous maximum of 6 percent. The Merchants Refrigerating Company could not be reached for comment on any possible rate increase.
Chicago reports a continued weak egg market with prices dropping below last week. Receipts surged with mixed quality resting near storage packed firsts at 24 25 cents and undergrades steady. Iowa and Wisconsin lots offered with bids around 22 23 cents.
The Chicago pear market showed good shape with higher quality offerings. Michigan Bartletts dominated arrivals, with some stored in cold storage. demand remained tepid due to oversupply of ordinary stock. Fancy pears and select varieties fetched higher prices, while cheaper grades moved slowly.
Turbulent notes describe a slow start to cabbage shipping with little yellow and soft heads. Prices shrink as domestic demand recovers, while liberal rains aid growth. Wiemann is named for cabbage supply, with sections of the state reporting fine crops despite uneven early conditions.
A fire damaged a fruit boat in the Chicago harbor with apples peaches pears and other fruit. Investigators state loss will be reimbursed to the trade and stockholders while the vessel will be examined for damage and future handling of the cargo.
On September 4 in New York the Silem on market fell another 1 per box with 27,400 boxes sold. Demand was weak with little out of town interest and brokers largely absent. Local buyers purchased cheap fruit amid generally small, uneven lots and prices from 2 to 2.75 per box, some extras up to 3.60, while ripe lemons traded down to 1.25 and very poor lots to 0.35. End-of-week totals show 34,830 unsold boxes locally and 52,000 afloat for New York, with little reliable data on fruit shipments from the opposite side.
Moorhead Minnesota reports show a 5 percent larger acreage than last year but rains in June damaged up to 75 percent in some areas while other districts benefited. July heat and drought stressed soils. Early reports from Barnesville Wolverton Climax and other towns outline varied yields with movement starting late September into October. Minneapolis notes rains delay digging and push prices higher as demand forEarly Othies and rolling stock rises.
A Chicago market report notes a peach slump due to heavy Michigan shipments. Early offerings were brisk, Elberta demand soft, and buyers holding back until Elbertas appear more freely. Prices ranged and crates sold sparsely with Elbertas at 1.25 to 1.80 a bushel and Michigan whites at 15 to 20 cents.
Chicago reports a strong grape market with Michigan baskets selling fast. Receipts were moderate, early varieties dominant, MOores Earl Wordens Champions mixed varieties priced 12 to 15 cents, Delawares up to 1.25 dollars, 20 pound Champions 25 cents, Concords expected next week. Eggs in Hamburg sell for 2.38 dollars per dozen amid wartime scarcity.
Heavy weekly apple receipts created an oversupply with deal ers forced to cut prices to move stock. Demand was fair as peaches cantaloupes pears and other fruits drew attention. No. 1 Maiden Blush Wealthy sold 2.50 2.75 per barrel, Duchess 1.75 2.25, Pippins 1.75 2, Gravesteins 2.50 2.75, No. 1 apples datable 1.25 1.50 per barrel.
A sweeping page lists citrus shipments and vegetable markets across the United States with emphasis on California cantaloupes, apples, grapes, onions and peas. Chicago and various cities report fluctuating prices, oversupply concerns, shipper activity, and notable market anecdotes including losses, surpluses, and promotional notes.
Rochester reporters note early September buyers lodging at Whitcomb House and Eggleston Hotel while markets await European war impact. Most traders have not yet purchased apples, fearing uncertain trade. exporters anticipate better Britain demand, while German market weakness and evaporated apple shipments cloud prospects for dried fruit this fall.
The Packer reports slow activity in the Chicago onion market on Sept 4 with stock from all regions selling cheap. California onions moved at 1.25 per 100 pounds while Indiana reds brought about 45 to 55 cents. Homegrown stock dominated offerings at 5.75 to 6.? per 70 pound sack. Receipts were light and quality satisfactory as buyer interest waned.
Indications point to a large Kentucky Tennessee turkey crop with ideal hatching weather and ample feed. Most birds raised in central western Kentucky and middle Tennessee ship dry packed for Thanksgiving and Christmas demand. Prices expected to dip slightly or stay near last year's level amid a booming production outlook. The Two States Poultry Company closes its Kentucky operations and branches transfer or liquidate as part of industry realignment.
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