The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-08
stocks of Grain in store.
PRODUCE MARKETS.
Local Fruit, Vegetable, Poultry:
Egg and Butter Quotations.

The produce markets were generally more
active yesterday. as on account OF the fne wea'h-
er buyers were out in force, and shippers were
able to fill orders. Receipts were comparatively
light. and prices. as a rule; We're n Wen IS nus sasaSni
10 sell. ~,
Potatoes were in fair demand yesterday, ana
choice eating varieties Were firm. Receipts were
light, and included a large proportion OF conf
slow. even at reduced prices. seed varieties We're
also in better demand, and prices were s'eaoS,
New potatoes were quiet and steady Ut u"-
sweet potatoes were steady and In fair demand.
Beets were steady. and choice large stock was
in good demand, but small stock was slow.
Rutabagas were steady and unchangen.
Cabbage was more plentiful. and prices were
barely steady. Offerings OF old stock were annie
for the demand. and considerable new s'och WAS
offered. A..
onions were in less active demand. nsut, the
market was steady and unchanged feceipls
were more liberal.
Tomatoes were steady. Choice large. ,ipe stGck
was in fair demand, oIt sh'ai' eFeen III i"
Serior stock was slow sale.
frm. as offerings were light.
Radishes were also scarce. in good demand and
firm. .-a,
Carrots were quiet and steady at onchanseo
prices. -.
Lettuce was dull and slow. as most OF the
New Orleans receipts were of poor quality.
Cucumbers were weak and lower. as receipts
Kale was steady and in fair demand.
Caulifower was quiet and steady at unchanseo
Egg plant was firm. and choice large stock was
Other vegetables were steady, and unchanged,
Apples were k in s9sa d Mere ilb ana fa bss BOTH
shippers and local buyers were out IN force,
strawberries were firm and IN snlSa asm eood
quality. 49,, .,,,o. ,r.
a large proportion OF the receipts were in BAD
condition. - .s
the warm weather increased consumption.
other frlits were steady and unchanged
IN Live xeod P0S ds,nap Sas Re nsM sn% .. 'A Chickens erHsN were
light. and light young stock was SCARF, scare and
S winssa; Of N tnrSess we Were also AIS i light. and Light
young hens were in active demand. but heavy
scarce and firm. but geese were quiet and
steady. $50
cohice stock was firm, Choice, young chickens
We're scarce and wanted. and average stock
i iisft W ana f ehSise ss young Esf Sens we're sl 'u scarce and
in good demand. but heavy and old stock was
mand and irm, but geese were quiet.
Veals We're in good demand and steady. as
CANE was duii and weak on .accoun. of the
warm weather. Receipts of ducks were heavy:
Rabbits were in light receipt. but the demand
Wool was qu.e. and unchanged. There was
Stocks t' holders HGs"A We're "a anS s% to sell. '"e "eaSS
Hides. were in fair demand and steady. but
Furs were in good demand. but prices were
slightly lower on account of the poorer quality
Of the receipts as the season advances.
Eggs.
The market was weak and lower yesterday
on account Of the warmer weather. and choice
and duck. eggs at 1c a. doz. Receipts by rail
were moderate. md were only a little larger
than the shipments.
Receipts at St. Louis were s.e44 cases. and
shipments were 400 cases.
Dairy Products.
Butter-The market was again veal, and
extra creamery was lower yesterflav
Us there was only q light local de.
mnnd and offerings were heavy. Quotations.:
Creamery-EStra &c: frsts 19@o0c; seconds
l.GlSc. D~airy-Extra 1'd1Sc: firsts 15alsc: grease
&c. Packing stock 10c for good to So for nonr
l.adle-packed.-Extra l5@16c; frsts l2a1sc. Roll:
&c for good TO lVisc for choice.
..Cheese-Quote: Twins 11igc; single lfa.c. Y
I2sse; New York Ike. Limburger 11lsdlsc: swiss