The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-08-13
IN HUB MARKETS.
Butter Market Has Developed
a Little Firmer Tone.

Prices Remain U ,changed-An Advance
Looked For soon Demand Moderate
Cheese and Eggs higher and Firmer.
Boston, Aug. 1.-THE butter market
has developed a little firmer tone on
fine stock. 1t comes from the falling off
il receipts and tire large shrinkage in the
flow of milk in the Western dairy dis
tricts, but not from any increase in de-
mand. Large buyers have not operated
to any extent for a couple of weeks past,
and trade continues quiet, but fine grades
have cleaned up pretty well, and the
offerings this week SO far are compar-
atively light.
Some receivers were looking for some
advance, but it is doubtful if they will
be able to do any more than find better
sale for fine lots at the old prices. Our
dealers are in no mood to respond to
higher rates. The supply is still ample
for the demand and if any advance
should be insisted upon there is a. danger
of checking trade. In couple Of weeks
more, when the people return home from
their summer sojournings, higher prices
may be obtained.
The prevailing feeling among receivers
of Western creamery was that fine lots
ought to bring a little more than last
week
Fine lots in ash tubs brought 1872 cents
in several instances, and the right kind
Will probably hold at that figure, but fol
a great many lots called extra no more
than Is cents could be obtained
Receivers of Vermont and New Hamp-
shire creamery were satisfied with 1615
cents for the very finest, and 16 cents fol-
the bulk of the offerings in large lots
At any rate that was all that buyers were
willing to pay, and it was useless to
ask more. There is still considerable
holding back of Northern creamery, as
current rates are not considered high
enough for the cost in the country.
On off quality lots, which have accumu.
lated the past few weeks, holders are
willing to make concessions when a real
buyer appears. A range from u to ID
cents may be quoted, but the actual
price has to be fixed after a close in
spection. From this time the proportion
of fine quality in the receipts will be
larger.
The jobbing trade shows some improve.
ilCII, buI llO IlSner prices are talked
of.
The range of jobbing lots is still from
IL to 10 cents, with 20 cents for something
very fancy in small packages.
The cheese market has gained mora
strength under the influence of an adj
vance in the country, and the indications
are that buyers will have to pay a higher
price before the week is out. Sales of
choice Northern have been at ~ cents
to cents, but receivers are now asking
to 81 cents for New York state. Choice
Ohio flats are cleaned up at to ~ cents,
but no more can be laid down here under
5 cents. Buyers are slow to respond, and
IT may be several days before the advance
can be realized. In New York city an
is asked, and buyers and sellers
are apart.
The egg market has gained more
strength, and receipts are cleaning up
well Western choice fresh have been
taken at 10 to 1872 cents, and IA cents has
been obtained for fancy selections. The
cold storage has been drawn upon, and
sales have been made at - to - cents.
Some holders are asking more for best
spring eggs. Choice fresh Eastern COM
mand 10 to Is cents, and fancy new laid
20 cents and upward. There is a scarcity
Of really fine fresh stock. The receipts
Of the week were II, 456 cases. against
1929 cases for the corresponding week
last year. During the week 224 cases
were put in, and 52S8 cases taken out.
The bean market continues firm and
higher prices are asked for lots to arrive.
Sales here have been at from 81. Is to s1.2O
or choice medium and marrow pea, and
'125 to $1.30 per bushel for extra yellow
yes. Red kidneys are quiet at $1.7O to
i 80.
Potatoes have not been plentiful the
'ast few days, and sales ruled at s275
o So per barrel. The crop in this vicinity
S turning outvery light. All other kinds
# vegetables are plentiful and cheap.
Apples and other fruit are in fair supply
or the season.