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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1917
Page
1
Government appeals and favorable prices boost farmers to plant more potatoes this season. New York crop nearly doubles, and major states like Wisconsin and Minnesota show large production. The Packer summarizes state estimates from growers and shippers, with detailed reports to follow.
Preparations by Eastern dairy and egg interests for the National Poultry Butter and Egg Association convention at the LaSalle Hotel Chicago October 15 to 16. Sam Parkhurst of New York Central will run a special train from New York October 13 via Buffalo and Detroit, arriving Chicago 3 30 p m. Boston attendees may depart October 18 from South Station at 2 p m and join the westbound train. Reception committee in Chicago will meet attendees en route and arrange for rooms baggage handling and motor connections to the hotel.
Rochester New York Sept 21 Peach traders report Crawford and Elberta peaches moving into markets this week with shipments rising next week. Elberta sales reach up to 2 dollars per bushel delivered and some shippers pay 1.35 to 1.50 for fancy Elbertans. Operators anticipate strong demand as other states finish selling and New York holds a large crop with weather favorable through mid October.
Reports from growers and shippers show estimated production around 43.6 million bushels for New York this year with 400 thousand acres planted. The country eyes higher future output as growers are urged to be rewarded to boost next year’s crop, with numerous car counts listed for towns such as Batavia Atlanta Bridgehampton Canaseraga Cherubusco and Southampton among others.
Grand Rapids reports place the Michigan bean crop damage from the recent frost between 2 and 25 percent in some areas, with others seeing 10 to 50 percent loss. Initial overstatements faded after surveys, suggesting losses not exceeding a quarter and anticipating a record high yield if a spell of good weather follows.
Frost across Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan lowered the potato crop about 10 percent. Early varieties like Bart Ohio and Triumphs escaped damage, while late whites suffered most. Some fields near the lake were untouched, others showed minor impact, and overall yield prospects remain favorable in many districts.
On September 21 in New York the Food Administration and the New York Mercantile Exchange discussed a plan to regulate dairy distribution. Proposals would classify butter egg and poultry trades into roles such as wholesale receiver jobber broker big retailer and retailer and bar intra-branch sales to reduce speculation. The aim is to move products from producer to consumer via the shortest route.
In Washington D C potato men meet Sept 21 to discuss and settle matters of interest to the potato industry with food officials.
Chicago officials and industry leaders attended a conference urged by the nt Agriculture and Food Administration to license potato dealers and shippers. The meeting focused on standard grades to cut waste from ungraded potatoes and ensure better movement of crops from growers to markets. EB Miller of Albert Miller & Co. presided as Food Administration liaison, with numerous firms and states represented.
New York reports potato man L M Warder has returned from a Maine tour. He estimates Aroostook county potato crop at about 60 percent of last year and puts Maine railhead quantities at roughly equal to 1923’s level. Warder cites heavier acreage but early blight damaged vines.
The text notes startled growth causing rust and smaller potatoes but overall good quality. Demand is mainly seedmen buying Cobblers by crate, at a stated rate, with crop estimates suggesting broad statewide opinion among growers and shippers.
The New York Food Distributors Association, in formation for weeks, will become a permanent body next week. Publicity experts will be hired to present clear facts about production and distribution. Farmers wholesalers retailers and consumers are invited to a transparent plan at the Merchants Association rooms.
Report from Chicago notes large acreage and high yields for winter onions with estimates from growers. Government figures show New York and California leading as crops expand, while Ohio Indiana and Massachusetts show sizable but varying outputs. Shipments from Sacremento river delta areas head east with strong demand and prices around 1.50 a unit. Local reports list numerous acreages and car estimates across Ohio Indiana and Washington regions.
In Boston on September 21 Judge Morton sustained the government in the second count of indictments against members of the National Union Association and upheld the defendants on the first count. The government has not decided whether to proceed to trial on the single count or seek a new indictment. The sustained count charges the union with unlawful monopoly restraining interstate trade. The other count accuses a conspiracy and combination to restrain trade and to eliminate competition, shaping almost all Northern onions bought and sold by association members.
The notice seeks four local solicitors at every region not yet represented to sell The Packer to commercial growers shippers distributors and receivers of fruits vegetables poultry and produce. Liberal pay positions available for capable men or boys with references and qualifications. Office details by state city include New York Kansas City Chicago Cincinnati Los Angeles and more.
A compact roundup shows tonnage and car counts across multiple states with Varied districts reporting carloads and yields. Listings include Wisconsin Racine 250 cars Somers 300 cars and Pennsylvania Linesville 50 cars Conneaut Lake 15 Jacobs 8 to 10, Minnesota Harris 100 cars Mendota 125 Wabasha 30 to 50 Stillwater 20, Michigan Shelbyville 70 Chelsea 20 Grant 15, Idaho Hollister 30 cars Twin Frills 20 Bub 10 Fruitland 15 Payette 6 cars. At Corlis Truesdale and Somera onions yield 300 to 350 bushels to the secre.
New York September 21 Commissioner Dillon of the Department of Foods and Markets pursues action against wholesalers and retailers selling storage eggs without proper stamping. The rule requires every egg to bear the stamp Cold Storage. This week the department charged ten merchants including Harold L. Brown Company and S. S. Long & Bros. Winchester Virginia September 21 A telegram to Secretary Massey of the Virginia Horticultural Society reports alarming red spots on all Pippin apples in Albemarle County Crozet and surrounding areas with most sales canceled. The Albemarle Pippin has long fetched top prices in American and English markets.
Chicago reports Charles S. Borden returning from Washington with plans to license all butter and egg dealers classifying them as wholesalers or retailers. Commission-based dealers would need extra licenses and fixed charges. Government aims to avoid restricting legitimate trade and may ask exchanges to suspend daily calls during the war. three representatives to reconvene in Washington next Tuesday.
Prices for Baldwins climb with reports of $5 a barrel for A and B grades and $4 a barrel orchard run as buyers push higher. The market in New York state continues to show firm demand and rising costs.
The Packer issue reports New York growers anticipate much larger cabbage production than last season with Wisconsin following as a secondary producer. York state totals from Seneca Castle, Sherburn, Spencerport, Phelps, Batavia and Caledonia range from 150 to 500 casks, indicating a robust crop with regional variations.
E Percy Miller reports to the U S Food Administration from Chicago urging trade cooperation to distribute the large potato crop while avoiding manipulation and waste. He stresses storing normal trade levels and full distribution, supports licensing of dealers, and aims to curb wasteful practices without disturbing legitimate trade customs.
Dry weather in August stunted the Holland cabbage crop with notes from Corliss Truesdale and Somers and other states reporting varied car counts for crops. Michigan and Minnesota totals show scattered shipments while Oregon, Washington, Maine, and Indiana regions also record limited arrivals, prompting hopes for later maturity.
Washington reports the U S Food Administration and Agriculture forecast two standard grades for potatoes. No 1 grade requires sound, uniformly related varieties with minimal damage and specific minimum diameters. No 2 grade mirrors quality with allowances for grading variations and limits on serious damage.
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