The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-22
PLUMP TURKEYS 1T
The Call for Thanksgiving Poultry
Largest Known in Years,
and at Good Prices.
Fruits of All Kinds Moving Out
Freely and Holding Up Strong
ly in Price.

Naturally, the center of interest among the
trade during the week has been the poultry
question. Early reports were to the effect that
the turkey crop was light this year. and, as
the consumer never takes such matters into con-
sideration. the all-important question has been
how to secure all ample quantity to supply the
eyer-increasing demand on this market 1t Is
usually the case that only a very small proper
ton OF arrivals at Thanksgiving time are SUI
hciently fattened to make nice appearance.
The present year is proving no exception. ana
this Is causing fancy, fat nicely dressed turkeys
to bring top prices Opinion among the trade
has been variable as to what prices would pre-
vail. but to-day's outlook is that from llc to
IL 12c will be the ruling figure although hghter
receipts than expected would be likely to force
values a shade higher. Ducks and geese Will
be good sellers. but chickens will make better
money held back week.
The butter market has gained in hrmness dur
Ing the week. Complaints are heard III all
directions of the falling of in the milk supply,
and this has reduced production. The trade so
far have paid the higher prices on fresh-made
goods in preference to taking storage lines.
sharp turn to colder weather will still further
reduce the supply of fresh butter and put a
brighter smile upon the faces of the SPECTATORS.
Eggs have shown strong tone most of the
week. but to-day shade OF weakness de-
veoping. Jobbing offerings are heavy Of fresh,
and large proportion of buyers are taking stor-
age stock at the lowe: prices. and this Is cut
ting into the call for stock from country points.
Cheese rules firm. Supplies are ample for i'm
mediate necessities Of the trade but factories
nave a SlrOOC vie" OF the SITUATION anu IL Is
doubtful If present stocks will be able t. be re-
placed at prices goods jobbing at.
lower range has developed on veal and
hogs, owing to increased receipts, with no I'M
provement in the demand.
The fruit and vegetable lists have shown
much activity. Apples are holding steady In
price, and will continue to do until holdings
IN common storage cleaned up. The orange
situation Is somewhat certain. Shipments OF
Mexican stock about over Moderate ar
rivals of Floridas are coming. Several cars
Monday. but are likely to prove too green to en-
courage free movement or give entire salts
faction to the trade. Lemons have advanced
somewhat. with cranberries showing the usual
higher features. The vegetable list IS being
added to by rather liberal receipts of southern
stock. but prices hold to high range.
The call for special THANKSGIVING lines has
been of the most satisfactory character.
HIDES, PELTs. TALLow AND WOOL.
Review of the market by the Northwestern
Hide and Fur company: Hides the past week
have been In fair demand but in the last few
days receipts were larger and there are prospects
hides.
but decline of &c is now looked for, receipts
increasing fast. Furs are beginning to arrive
more freely. OF the quantity shipped in green
about one-third IS damaged by fur slipping.
The weather has been too moderate for furs
to be shipped green, especially fat skunk skins.
cars. Dealers revising their price list. Fox
and skunk are lower than last year but other
furS about the same.
Tallow. wool pelts ginseng. fea theirs and SEN
era all in good demand, with no change in
prices.
Mol. Noe.
Green sailed heavy steer hides .......1OA 9A
Green sailed heavy COW hides.
Green salted light hides ............. S2s 7as
Green saited calf to IS lbs ...1O1a
Green salted veal kip ............... ~.
Green sailed long haired runner kip Ga
Green sailed deacons, each so ~
Green salted horse mule hides,
large .:............... $500 2.O0
Green sailed green frozen horse or
mule hides, medium ............... 800 It's
Green sailed horse mule hides,
small ........ observation-disclosures. l.to 1.oO
Dry flint Montana butcher hides. .121a 10
Dry flint Minnesota. Dakota and Wis
consin hides tfat) .lo12
Dry flint calf skins .................16 1412
Dry flint kip skins ................. LIZ 10
Green sailed pelts. large to small,
,r each Gi,,t .srritor;oi neits nor III 1",
Tallov In cakes Observation-Disclosures. ga ga
Tnllnw in barrels NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Grease. light ................ ........
Wool. medium. nnwashe1 ........... 1917 I15h
Wool fine, unwaslled ................11 M12
Feathers. goose ...................40 M4o
Feathers chicken Observation-Disclosures. "a s
Carey Roofing better than metal or
pitch and gravel. W. S. Mott Co. Tel. SIG