17 Sep 1910
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1910
Page
1
A Chicago market page notes mixed activity with shipments of destrille lorries and goods from Kaneas. Price quotes show various bids for prime firsts and country candled towns, while receipts on Friday reach 6,188 cases amid unchanged quotations.
New York farmers report egg demand remains steady though supplies show growth. Bulk boxes move around 22 to 24 cents while higher demand weeks can push prices above 24 cents briefly. Dealers anticipate receipts stabilizing as the market adjusts to larger volumes and seasonal shifts.
New York buyers face a heavy butter market with prices easing as demand stays uneven. Production and packing stocks remain weak while higher grade butter remains scarce and prices hover around steady ranges, with limited sales activity in farm larders.
The report notes live poultry prices and market activity in Chicago with fluctuating rates and dealer observations. Purchases show poultry and eggs varying by day with limited demand and mixed shipments.
Market notes from Chicago detail receipts and prices for Tokay grapes melons peaches plums and pears. Trade shows steady demand for many fruits with some declines in Tokay grape values and slow sales for Osage melons while car lots and crate prices vary by fruit and origin.
Fragmentary dispatch describes US Wools Co involvement in New York peach trade and extended distribution. Reference to a court appearance and a man planning political move after friction with police. mentions Longville and downtown offices.
A lengthy article reviews the Massachusetts commission's cold storage report amid rising winter food costs. It notes industry concerns, potential legislative impact, and testimony from executives of Quincy Starve Co and others, arguing storage should stabilize supplies and prices without hype.
A Chicago market report notes cooler weather helps vegetables with some better receipts for cauliflower and lettuce while beans and tomatoes show variable supply. Prices range from 40 to 110 per head for home grown items and 2.23 to 2.50 per hamper for lettuce, with wax beans at 25 cents and tomatoes receiving lighter demand due to spoilage concerns.
Testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Los Angeles reviews refrigeration costs on California shipments to the East. Shippers demand limits on refrigeration and weighing charges, noting irregular weights and unofficial practices. Evidence shows cars shipped, weights disputed, and concerns over carrier authority to impose penalties.
A farmer laments rising seed costs and uncertain quality in a 1810 discussion. The writer argues high seed prices hurt growers and questions seed reliability, urging awareness of price fluctuations and market conditions affecting crops and vegetable planting.
A compact page summary highlights Minnesota sports chatter and local happenings. mentions Nashville visit, notable figures like Quincey and Connell Leone, and various community items with brief notices.
The article catalogs apple and fruit trade movements from Missouri to California, listing how growers, dealers, and markets in cities like Memphis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, and Pittsburgh respond to crop conditions. It notes new apple varieties, market shifts, and price directions, with scattered regional updates on vegetables and shipper activity.
The document outlines apple trading activity in York State with details on pricing for No 1 and other grades, shipments to Ontario and New York markets, and notes on demand. It mentions record levels, offered prices, and buyer interest, including large-scale purchases and anticipated volumes.
The readable text shows garbled notes referencing prices and items like barrels and vitality claims, with unclear names and dates. It reads as a damaged snippet from a local notice or listing, lacking coherent context or identifiable events.
Fragmentary text references New York live poultry dealers, credit terms, and regional names. No coherent event or person details emerge.
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