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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1907
Page
1
September 1 USDA reports show overall United States apple condition at 34 while New York suffers a 19 point drop since July. Ontario and maritime provinces predict drought damage and smaller sizes with variable quality, while British Columbia expects good overall fruit crops though some varieties will be light.
In Wenatchee Washington G France reports 25 acres of bearing trees this year with apples dominating. He also grows peaches pears and other fruit. Old orchard sections could net 2500 to 3000 per acre while some blocks yield around 1500 to 2500 per acre. G Cooper plans several acres expected to bring about 1000 per acre. The article argues land values at 20 per acre in the Wenatchee valley are justified by these earnings.
A terse notice from J A announces apple sales at 75 cents per bushel in the Orchard Fayetteville Alaska on September 16, 1907. The writer requests the cessation of an advertisement in The Pucker and asks to strike through the statement.
Report from Fayetteville Arkansas on September 16 1907 notes wordy demand for apples but a flood of poor stock. Quality may reach only 60 percent of last year with storage and orchard sales shaping the market. Dry weather hurt some orchards. August rain aided size and color. Codlin moth affected color. buyers favor cheap fruit, pressuring holders of better stock.
Kansas City market notes show home grown cantaloupes abundant with growers returning excess loads. Prices ranged 25 to 60 cents per half bushel basket as demand stayed fair for Colorado Barrel Gems at around 2.50 dollars per standard crate, while Rocky Fords sold slowly above 1.50.
Kansas City news notes abundant homegrown sweet potatoes flooding the market. Prices range around 7a cents per bushel, about 2.25 per barrel, with Kansas stock selling at 3.50 or more per barrel for shipment to Colorado. Last eastern produce delivered here cost about 1.25 per barrel.
John C. Krug of Poyoke Bros. Co. reports Colorado shippers, especially in the Grand Valley, dealing with closed offices and operators refusing commercial messages. In Grand Junction one operator handles messages but faces near boycott, while many fruit growers want messages kept normal until after the crop moves.
George B Cloon a former produce commission merchant in Kansas City and recent general merchant at LeLoup Kas died Monday in Ottawa while riding in a buggy. His body was brought back and funeral services were held at the Independence Avenue Methodist church. He previously partnered with C C Clemons in Kansas City business.
Kansas City reports accuse A R Ingalsbe & Co of giving dealers as references without authority. Ingalsbe has been shipping eggs and produce at below market prices and failing to settle satisfactorily in Chicago last season. The Packer notes multiple shippers targeted by his operations, eroding trust among country dealers. Milwaukee dealer John Schmitz, after twenty one years in business, is in a sanitarium due to financial losses and personal strain, with son Raymond handling affairs amid nervous prostration.
A Missouri agricultural group, Ozark Fruit Growers Assn., met in Monett and Pierce City to press rail freight rate reforms and faster settlement of cargo claims. A protest letter to the Interstate Commerce Commission urged favorable handling of strawberries peaches and apples and a quicker carrier response to valid damages. The group plans winter headquarters at Pierce City and will file complaints about bill of lading terms and delays with the commission.
Shelby Mich September 20 beginning September 9 through last week and this week F E B Lewellyn has received 200 to 300 letters daily the heaviest first class mail ever delivered to a firm here The Packer ad in the September 7 issue started the flood and the postmaster expects more as Lewellyn plans another big advertisement The Brunswick peaches moving to market with cars of peaches plums near over and pears scarce this year.
Harvest notes from multiple Ohio and Ohio-adjacent towns warn that potato yields are down from last year despite larger plantings. Reports cite blight, leaf curl, and dry weather as key detractors, with varying acreage by township and notable crop conditions in Dalton, Mt Gilead, and Marion. Onions around Perry and Cincinnati markets show quality good but uneven sizes, with strong shipping activity expected as the season progresses.
Lexington Ky Sept. reports a genuinely reduced spring turkey crop across Kentucky due to unfavorable weather and disease losses. The state, a major producer within a sixty to seventy mile radius of Lexington, sees ongoing shipments from Bourbon and Framingham Windson counties to Boston New England and other markets. Large shippers rely on commission agents and have historically formed a turkey trust, with profits varying. this season emphasized cautious buying as Oklahoma and Texas supplies rise, while diversification and distribution are urged.
Reports from the coast show fruit shipments accelerating with August 24 listing 175 cars and later weeks totaling 266 cars. Trade members estimate about 200 cars remain and may continue into October, criticizing California sellers for a perpetual short supply claim.
Cincinnati Sept 21 A two cent advance on potatoes in the Ohio valley markets during the early week prompts a firmer retail feel in producing districts with cooler weather. demand should absorb new supply. Shippers anticipate active movement all fall though only a small portion of stock is well matured. Early crop short but movement to intensify in ten days to two weeks as late crop begins. Late potatoes in Ohio look better with many fields yielding fair crops. overall crop lighter but good quality in the regular districts.
At a Michigan Bean Jobbers Association meeting in Saginaw a speaker from Ono criticized Detroit market reports for overquoting prices. About 1% bean dealers attended as discussions covered the bean trade amid expectations of a large Michigan crop. Indiana Red Globe onions arrived in Kansas City selling 0.8 to 1.0 cents per bushel as homegrown stock remained steady.
Chicago market reports heavy fruit arrivals over the past weeks with prices generally lower. Malaga and Tokay grapes sold from 70 cents to 3 dollars per basket, pears and prunes in limited supply, peaches slipping late week, and pears offerings fair but common grades dominating. Kansas City eye market rose early then steadied while potato trade remained fair with northern and homegrown stock showing similar pricing.
Chicago reports light arrivals for this season as demand centers on smooth well packed fancy apples. Dealers prefer Duchess Jonathan Strawberry Pippin and Red Wealthy varieties, with prices from 31 to 8 per barrel and baskets quoted 75 to 125 cents. Small packages have fallen out of demand and storage trades hold steady.
Chicago reports blueberry prices staying high with sales up to 2.75 per 16 or quart cage for fancy stock and inferior berries dropping to 1.30. Market notes include late express deliveries, mixed car shipments from Michigan, wagons rushing to yards, and expectations of future sales activity next spring to avoid repeat car service issues.
Chicago reports that bean prices hinge on unsettled weather with recent rains delaying gathering and lifting prices. Michigan growers sold future deliveries beneath current levels while demand remained firm here with limited supply and prices shown for light, prime, and common beans as well as kidney, Swedish, and Lima varieties.
The Thacker Co announces discontinuation of its fruit and vegetable division. Problems trace to BE D Ball’s peach deal in Utah and disputed accounts. Utah peach contract losses, rejected cars, and unpaid bills swirl as J H Marshall seeks settlement. company may repudiate Ball contracts.
Plums in Chicago fall as demand slows and warm weather ripens stock. canners stocked, peddlers cautious amid rising inspector activity. Prices in bushels and half bushels range from 10 to 76 cents, with smaller sizes at 1 to 2 cents per unit.
Albert Wittenmyer and Son report from Emison Indiana dated Sept 16 1907 describing a severe melon car shortage. Growers export across the Indianapolis Vincennes line to Briceville. Oaktown and other stations face empty car bottlenecks. Law on patent couplings and air brakes forces old box cars off lines, deepening losses. Some threaten suits. others haul to sidings and seek compensation. The Evansville and Terre Haute line expected to bear heavy freight as melons move, while railroads defend equipment regulations. A dollar renewal to The Packer accompanies the note.
In Chillicothe Ohio on September 20 reports show last year’s onion sets output near 60 000 bushels and this season’s crop may be slightly less. Floods in March damaged fields delaying planting by ten days to two weeks. Smut and drought affected the crop as weather moderated demand with buyers expected to take early supplies while remaining stock is stored for later delivery. Red, yellow and white sets are grown by Schilder Bros who ship nationwide from local and other warehouses.
To The Packer, Overton Ohio September 16 1907 reports the potato crop is below last year with about half the acreage. Shipping is ongoing from Cedar Valley station. Varieties listed include Rural New York White Mammoth White Star and Gol Coin. Notes A W Smyger ships from Cedar Valley.
Onions have been arriving freely to Ohio and Indiana valley markets this week with heavier receipts expected next week. White stock offerings are light while yellow stock shows fair demand due to weather, with prices around 70 cents for off stock and improving outlook if temperatures cool. Ices are in line with loading stations and good crops boost prospects for the year.
In Kansas City this week the poultry market showed a steady tone with fairly active trade. Springs and hens offerings were large, but demand remained modest. Young ducks and young turkeys were in fair demand as receipts stayed light.
On September 21 Chicago reports first northern Michigan Elberta receipts lacking color but ample size. Buyers avoid the peach market after last week’s high prices. Hot weather hindered cleaning remaining stock. Arkansas peaches remain small and dull. Michigan stock sells at 25c to $1 in various basket sizes. Potatoes in Upper Sandusky forecast limited local supply due to weather effects.
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