The Minneapolis journal., 1902-02-01
EGGS ARE ACTIVE
Trend Of Produce Prices Continues
Higher.
POULTRY LIST IS STRONGER
Raisins in the Grocery List Show an
Adyance-ShOe Trade Also
Active.

Tho upward tendency In produce which
commenced a week and a half ago still con
tinues in this market. and values on many
lines are again as high as they have been at
any time this winter. This is especially true
or butter, poultry and dressed meats all of
which have sustained strong advances during
the week and have been firm ct the higher
range.
creamery extras have gained 1@11ac and
rule hrm. Dairy extras have gained 1c and
fancy roll and print 1a@1c. Supplies of these
top grades are light, owing to the fact that
ii'ahS arrivals are showing flaws and do not
meet grade requirements There Is a steady
consuming demand for strictly fresh eggs at
an advance OF &c over a week ago. and latter
~ thefe mas been speculative interest among
local wholesale handlers which has resulted
an active trading at the morning sessions on
change aggregating about 100 cases day
since Tuesday. Cold weather would have a
frnlng influence the price situation. Poul-
try has also participated in the general ad-
vance, with fancy turkeys, dressed, 1@2c
higher than week ago and fancy chickens
lqlI3c higher. Hens have sustained an ad-
vance OF &c and ducks and geese an advance
of 1a41c. In the dressed meat list supplies
are light, with values on veal up 1aQ1c and
dressed hogs Nc higher
The fruit list IS uninterestng A flrmsr
feeling is noted with reference to oranges
with Florida stock out of the market Straw
berries are steady. Apples are firm Other
descriptions are without important feature or
change at the moment
Heavy Advance in Rafsins.
In the wholesale grocery list the most i'm
poNant change of the week has been In the
list on raisins The coast syndicate ds in
control and has advanced prices 1c on an
average on seeded and tour-crown loose. Two
and three-crown loose not quoted accord
W he vi hba]d 10
understood, for seeding purposes Local gro
GERS nave generally put these advances in
ERECT. Prunes are held strongly for the four
sizes and Oregons. Local values on evapo-
rated apples have been advanced 1sc and
market Is firm.
refined sugars are on stronger basis, ow-
Ing TO the sustained advance in raws Rio
and Santos grades OF coffee on the spot are
unchanged. Rice and New Orleans standard
grades of molasses both firm Canned
goods list Is without important features
Market on futures locally is taking more
definite shape and orders are being placed
freely. Spices are steady.
Salt Fish Trade
More activity Is noted in the demand for
salt fish with the approach of Lent and re-
1allers are now placing good orders for sort
tng-up purposes. Mackerel situation is with
out important change On medium and fancy
grades values are generally we'll sustained
Holland herring are firmly held. A reported
larger catch of cod on the Banks may ease
Off values later, but scarcely before the close
of the Lenten season. Spot market locally is
In good shape, Salmon Is steady. Lake
whitefsh are firm basis.
Shoe Trade Active.
Late spring buyers are in the market for
sorting-up purposes and new stocks Recent
cold weather resulted in closing cut winter
goods to advantage, and conservative buyers
are now better purchasers than formerly. A
good demand is also reported for shoes for
summer wear, including those used in athlet-
les. walking shoes, etc. Rubber samples for
fall are also being shown in some quarters
Price situation in this market is steady, with
better than an average volume of business re-
portable.
Paints and Oils.
Market on paints is steady and unchanged.
Lrseed oil holds firm on small lot move
ment. Turpentine has advanced 1ac per gal
Ion. Activity in brushes is noted, with val
ues generally frm White lead is steady.