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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1921
Page
2
San Francisco reports a strong onion market with big steamship exports from the Delta and a short national crop. Browns and whites around 2.75 per cwt while yellows fetch about 2.83 to 2.40. Potatoes show steady to firm demand with Salinas supplies and limited outside orders.
In California the bean market edges up as crop reports project roughly double the bean output this year. Blackeye and Pink varieties rise in price while Whites stay tight due to a large carryover. Looming differences across counties include Ventura and Los Angeles where Lima and Blackeye yields vary, and F.O.B. prices range from 4.50 to 8.50 per unit, with regional production estimates noted. Separately, San Joaquin County officials sue Jobbers Distributing Co for 1375.15 as earnings from four carloads sold in the East, seeking an accounting.
In Flardwick California hundreds of boxes are prepared at a local packing house for shipment of fresh Muscat and Thompson Seedless grapes. The region reports a strong crop in multiple directions around the town center as harvest nears completion.
W G Baird of the Homer L Johnson Company Dallas is in Los Angeles and may stay for several weeks to oversee the fruit and vegetable business arrangements.
Olympia announces 1921 pear grading rules including 5 percent tolerances for defects and weight standards for packed boxes. Regulations specify box fill, allowed russeting, grade definitions from extra fancy to C, labeling rules for combos, and inspector certification with a $5 car fee.
The page quotes a grim line from the New York Sun in which a speaker recalls a woman screaming for help and a cynical remark about a second helping. The exchange reflects the era’s sensational tone and sharp social satire.
In Los Angeles the past week saw potato receipts reach 17 593 sacks with storage at 12 110 sacks, up from last year. Apples totaled 41 215 boxes with 150 unbroken cars on track midweek. demand remained slow despite plentiful supply. Prices ranged with Gravensteins at 1.85 per box and Bellflowers around 1.70 to 1.85, grapes and citrus showing varied regional prices.
Stockton California September nine. The potato market is quick this week due to little outside business. Prices to growers range from 1.75 to 2 per bag on the bank. Growers largely stopped digging to let the market clear. Onion market remains strong with ample movement but few fancy lots. Thursday prices were 2.25 per bag on the bank for browns, down from last week’s 2.
Seed men in Brawley California report that pea and lettuce acreage next winter will be about the same as last year. Tomatoes and onions are doubtful. Fall planting opens for beans peas sweet corn lettuce onions and tomatoes with cantaloupes and watermelons a little later.
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