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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1917
Page
2
In Chicago on September 21 the cantaloupe market was generally easy with slow trade and reduced buying. California flats traded around 1.60, Michigan flats about 60 cents, and Osage melons fetched 1.25. Market size appeared large relative to cautious demand.
Chicago reports no notable change in the butter market this week with steady high prices from last week. Creamery extras top 43c with centralized and packing stock firm. receipts daily ranged from about 7,265 to 13,811 tubs as demand remained moderate and storage goods moved into use.
A Chicago concern develops a vast Starks Wisconsin potato tract. Under a three year rotation, seed potatoes are grown for sale with high yields and disease free stock. The operation includes large warehouses, patented sorters, and a poultry division run by Mrs. M L Starks. The report notes 200 bushels per acre on average, with some fields at 250 and a massive potential 3.6 million bushels if fully cultivated. Local facilities feature Stella Lake and a Starks summer home.
The Chicago live poultry market opened with an easy tone as Jewish holidays kept buyers away. Demand later improved with Hebrew trade resuming, spring chicks rising to 21 1 2 to 22 cents and roosters, ducks, and fowls mixed. Receipts varied, with nine cars and over 1,000 coops on Wednesday, and Friday firming prices for fowls and springs to 23 and 22 1 2 cents respectively.
Chicago Sept 21 A fair demand persisted for fresh eggs with a steady tone and only slight price gains. Activity was modest, best lots sold well to locals, some shipping demand, and storage eggs remained steady as many moved to coolers. Receipts totaled 8,752 Monday, 12,243 Tuesday, 12,293 Wednesday, with prices mostly unchanged though some advances on current receipts.
Chicago apple market shows no major change this week with moderate receipts and steady prices. Fancy Maiden Blueh at 5.00 and Alexanders at 5.50 per barrel, Wealthies 4.75, poor goods down to 3. Bushes baskets 11.75, crab apples light with good sale, Michigan Hyrlops at 2.50 per bushel and about 7.60 per barrel.
Quietness continued as buyers concentrated on liberal deciduous offerings from across the country. California Valencia oranges remained steady near unchanged prices with satisfactory quality and quiet demand. Carrots quoted at 3.25 to 3.50, extra fancy at 3.76, California lemons steady with fair demand and prices from 5 to 5.50 per box.
Chicago on September 21 hosted the Boosters first event after moving to the Norman building. A five course dinner ran 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. followed by top talent from local theatres. Sophie Tucker of the Majestic was a standout.
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