The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-06-07
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ADD TO FRUIT LIST
Season for Green Fruits ommenced
.... This Week.
CARLOT RECEIPTS YESTERDAY
Wholesale Grocery Lines Are on
Steady Basis--Shoe Trade Is
Remarked

With this week the green fruit season prac-
tically opened in this market and it will only
be a short time before there is an ample
supply from the coast and also from south
ern states.
The first fruit auction was held yesterday
on receipt of the first full car of west coast
fruit consigned to this market. This~car
made up of cherries, a large proportion
Of which were black and sold readily at about
the same opening prices as year ago. Reg
ular receipts of cherries, cots and possibly
some prunes expected during the week
to come.
Southern cherries have been received in
limited quantities thus far, but early va
rieties of peaches and apples are reported
ripenng in Arkansas and further south,
and will be shipped in to limited extent
next week, while receipts are expected 10 De
very heavy before July l. Southern crop
prospects point to heavy yield OF this
early list.
Cherries sold yesterday at 81 1902, and it is
probable will show an easier feeling during
the week to come. Oranges have advanced
25@5O cents a box and are very firm and
scarce, especially California navels. Mime
sofa berries are coming to this market In
limited supply, but bring top prices Mar
ket latter part of week also firmer on
Iowa and Illinois stock Gooseberries have
declined 50@75 cents crate during the week,
ana are IN 1alr request.
Muskmslons have arrived and are selling
at a moderate figure. Watermelons are ex
pected next week from Texas, and it is be-
lieved will open at 81 per dozen.
Produce Is Steady.
In the produce list butter has gained Il
cent on tops and IA cent on low grades and
packing stock, but it is believed it is now
pegged and the market will remain steady.
Eggs are unchanged. Cheese is easier on
creamery makes 1sG1 cent, due to heavier
receipts. Live hens in poultry are Il cent
lower. Fancy fat veal is Il cent higher, with
other dressed meats steady. In the vege-
table list old potatoes have declined to the
extent of 10 cents. New stock is 25950 cents
lower. End Of decline in fancy old stock is
believed to have passed and values will
now remain steady Fancy handpicked navy
beans are % cents higher per bushel Other
lines are unchanged
Wholesale Groceries Steady.
Refined sugar is showing a more active de-
mand and better tone is reported as dom
mating the market with refiners. Spot cof-
fee is steady in Rio and Santos, with West
India growths in mild grades firm and some
what difficult to obtain. Primary market on
new crop Japan teas and China green's con-
tinues to advance and market is firm. Pro-
visions on the spot show a trfe higher tone
on lard. In cured fruits, currants are IL
cent frmer for cleaned in cartons. Prunes
also reported as frming up on the spot
Seeded raisins have advanced II cent per
ID cartons, and apricots showing firm
tone. In canned goods interest centers in
packing peas, strawberries and similar
lines. Rains have increased size of peas
till it will be difficult to secure grades to
pack as sifted or petit pois. Owing to light
production of strawberries packers have ad-
vanced prices 20 cents perd Oxen. ::
Shoe Trade Is Active.
In the wholesale shoe trade a more active
interest in fall contracts has been taken by
retailers and indications point to large
volume of business. Statesmen are on the
road with samples and are meeting with good
success. In immediate business the situation
is a trife quiet owing to the fact that the
summer has not advanced sufficiently to call
for heavy recorders. In rubber goods imme-
date movement is confined to tennis and ath-
letic goods. Contracts for fall are being
freely booked.