The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-30
stocks of Grain in store.
PRODUCE MARKET.
Local Fruit, Vegetable. Poultry
Egg and Butter Quotations.

The produce markets were generally quiet and
what easier. as receipts of nearly everything
We're ample, and there was only a limited de,
trade was well supplied.
Potatoes were quiet and unclaimed. Choice
Northern eating varieties were scarce and want
ed. but the feeling was less firm than It has
been on account OF the larger offerings Of new
dealers buy only enough for their immediate re-
auirements, and receivers are anxious to sell
New potatoes were steady d., and in good q ps,asr
inquiry and prices were unchanged.
Sweet potatoes We're dull and UNCHANGED. Re
ceipts We're moderate. but there was only a linn
,,S cs6Ha and Was s Sgli and a slo Sniv offerings fSsT were
what weakS- than IT has been for some time
n msaa. t tls ,s si1ses ws wsFf iie ssalfs ss sad aa , q new ss;
onions. which were slow of sale and tended to
a assiS1c. s, 5es M sals dun of 0. and ffS weak. Soft spF0uted or
Radishes We're dull and slow. as much OF the
Tomatoes were dull and slow. Offerings were
liberal. but there was no auo'aele change in
Green pease were in fair demand and the mar
String beans were scarce and firm. as offerings
were light. and there was a good demand for
Spinach. kale and lettuce were dull and slow.
with offerings OF home grown ample for the de-
mand.
Other. vegetables were quiet and steady at I'M
Apples were quiet and steady. Offerings Of
fancy fruit were light. and there was a linn ted
demand for choice stock, but common and In
Oranges were in fair demand: but offerings were
ssawie s,. ssd w gTief in S Sess demand iemsT; Small and me-
Lemons were dull and weak at slightly lower
Pineapples were mostly TOO green to be desira-
bic. and the market was weak. 90
they S. arrive in poor Condition and are not wanted.
Other fruits were steady and unchanged .,.
xa niVf fi. gSuidss demand Ms' s ad,s1 9 sTSm "n aSippsIs or f loeaf
buyers and offerings were ample; .na ,oovv
spii ing chickens were also wanted. but old or
heavy chickens or light spring chickens were very
the sts" season "a aa'f is about over. and only II fancy S:y" light 1t
hens were wanted. Ducks were dull and slow.
Dressed poultry was dead dull. as dealers pre-
fer live stock. and on account of the warm
Fancy. smooth. young stock, iced. nndrawn and
with heads and legs on. was salable in a limited
wanted at any price. Geese and turkeys were
Veals were dull and unchanged. Receipts were
moderate and there was only a limited demand
for choice tat calves.
Game was quiet and steady at UNCHANGED
Wool was dull and easier. Receipts were
feporr quality. while the demand was slow.
Hides were in fair demand and prices were
steady and unchanged. good stock, especially
heavy hides. met with ready sale.
Furs were dull and nominally unchanged.
EgGs.
The egg market was weak and lower yesterday.
as receipts were heavy, shipments were light
and there was only q limited local demand.
| Fresh receipts sold at l0lac for nearby. hut
Southern stock sold for less. Duck eggs were
duh at 12,sc, and goose eggs sold for 20c. Re-
| ceipts at St. Louis were 1884 cases, and ship
| ments were 4.sio cases.
Dairy
Rutter-The market was weak and lower yes
| terday, as receipts were heavy. There was lao
| demand, and the Elgin market was lower. Re-
| oeipts light, but offerings were ample fol
the demand. Quotations: Seamery-EItra 20G
| 2OL,c; frsts lSGl9c; seconds l6Qlic. D~airy-Extra
1eIlic: frsts l4Gl5c; grease &c. Store-packed-12<
| for choice to Sc for poor. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 10
| l5c: frsts l2Q13c. Roli-sc for poor to l3c for
Cheese-Quote: Twins Ike: singles Ike: Z.
A. Ike: New York lie: fAmburger l:ls1i3c
| Swiss I4aal5c: brick 12izd l3c.