The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-26
Stocks of Grain in store.
PRODUCE MARKETS.
Local Fruit, Vegetable, Poultry,
Egg and Butter Quotations.

he produce markets we're somewhat rTegular
J. le there was good demand for fancy stock.
lu: common to far stock was duh and slow.
i, Gnu ~ t si, mefs aul s,,a low priced.
ally well sustained.
hotetoes We're again strong and higher. Re;
demand for both local and shipping account. Crop
re and Il in no TO s,9W worse ,ars OF bet
a shortage of 2p0.c91.Ooo bushels. An active in
Onions WE'RE steady and nd pa fail, Gt d .s San R
c.ipts were moderate. and offerings met with
Tomatoes were weak and lower Offerings Of
HOMEGROWN we're liberal. but the quality OF the
of poor quality. but the demand was only fair.
Cucumbers were dull and slow at unchanged
prices. Offerings of homegrown We're ample for
the demand. and consignments were not wanted.
caulifiower was quiet but firm Some consisn-
neLtS were received from Chicago. They We're
of poor quality. but sold at high prices.
Lettuce was dull and weak. as offerings were
green beans were especially wanted. but wax
bears We're also In demand.
Gumbo was dull and slow. but other vegetables
were steady and unchanged
but common and inferior stock was dull and
weak Choice fruit was scarce, but receipts Of
Peaches we're weak and choice fruit lower:
Offerings of fancy Elbertos were heavy. and
grown stock was plentiful but was slow of sale
Plrms were quiet and steady at unchanged
prices with receipts about equal to the demand.
Grapes were dull and slow. Some Moore's early
were offered. but were slow OF sale at about f5c
per crate.
Cherries were scarce. in fair demand and firm.
as fsS c5ssr, were very light o ~.
oTnerings were generally OF poor quality.
crate, but were ample for the demand.
Cantaloupes were dull and weak. Offerings of
ere sbo e ana AI ,h gems were liberal and
sold readily, but overripe and inferior melons
Watermelons were more plentiful and easier,
Ia large melons were scarce and wanted bu,
are small dinkies.. or inferior in 10 quality. The
market is overstocked with small melons. and
Oranges were again scarce and firm, but the
ctrand only fair.
We're light. and the demand for choice fruit wa.
active.
! was in fair demand at unchanged prices.
Other fruits were quiet and steady at I'M
Live poultry was again dull and weak Receipt.
| of hens were heavy. and as shippers were moi
ems were. plentiful. hut sold fairly we'll Spring
| turkeys. however. were dull and slow. and onl,
quiet and old turkeys. ducks and geese were dull
account of the plentiful supply of live stock and
| the hot weather. dressed poultry was not wanted
were heavy. and there was little demand.
Wool was in fair demand and steady. Receipt.
met with ready sale. Coarse and dark woods were
Hides were firm and in good demand Receipt.
were light and good stock was scarce
Eggs.
The egg market was again dull and unchanged
yesterday. Receipts very light but WERE
more than double the shipments The local de-
mand was slow. as all of the stock was more O,
less heated. Current receipts sold at from 60 tc
| &C. loss off, but some of the stock absolutei,
worthless.
| Receipts at ST. Louis were SIG cases and shin
ments were 205 cases
Dairy Products.
! Butter-The market quiet but firm on all grade,
L yesterday, supplies light and he mr.
was good. especially for nearby make Quota.
tons: Creamery.Extra, 20a20kc: fEsts 1Sal9c
lac; other grades less; grease 3egic. Country
Store packed liGl2c for choice to sal0c for poor
In a small way 1ic h. more is charged thai
| the foregoing prices
Cheese-onote: Twins 1oc; singles 1oNc; Y. A.
| 10%c; New York 10a10kc; Longhorns Ike; Linn.
| burger loalosc: Swiss 16Ql7c: brick loIs91lc