The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-25
WEAK.ENS
General Tendency of Prices Has
Been Lower. &.
SUPPLIES ARE INCREASING
Grocery Values Are on a Firm Basis
With Exception Of Spot
Provisions.

Produce prices have continued to weaken
during the week under the influence Of rather
slack consumptive demand and increased pro-
duction in many of the principal lines.
In the butter list, creamery extras have
eased off 3k@1c, and parity has been estab-
lished between Minneapolis and eastern
points. A week ago the local market was
comparatively higher and this attracted in
creased receipts.a At the decline, butter Is
In an easy position. Packing stock and lower
grades have been easy during the week and
demand Is not absorbing current receipts.
Eggs have weakened under Increased re-
ceipts and are 1a@1c lower on strictly fresh.
Market is expected to hold to q steady basis.
Live poultry is in much better supply, espe
cially as to springs, which are on most
moderate basis for this season. Consump-
tion is increasing within the lower range
which has developed. Live hens are also
lower out Of sympathy. Dressed meats hold
firm on both veal and mutton. Potatoes have
been very weak during the week and the
price situation hos been irregular. Stock is
accommodating at present. Other vegetables
are weak and in liberal supply.
Fruit List Is Firmer.
Notwithstanding the fact that consumption
OF fruit has not increased to the volume ex
pected at this season, due to the continued
cool weather, values are on a stronger basis
than week ago. This is regulated from the
coast and supply and demand in this mar
ket have practically no effect on the price
situation Peaches have gained 10@25c a
box, pears are 25@5Oc higher, and plums range
from 15@25c higher. Malaga grapes and nee
tarines have been added to the list. South
ern fruits are unchanged. Melons steady.
Pineapple season is over. Berry list is re-
duced to blacks and blues, which are in light
supply and will be out Of the market within
a few days. Bananas and other fruits are
steady Apples are unchanged, with the list
Of varieties increasing.
The Grocery List Firm.
In the grocery list spot provisions have
weakened somewhat, with lard h@asc lower;
new mess pork, 50@75c off, and picnic hams
quotably A@1ac lower. Refined sugar is
steady but irregular at some northwestern
points. Molasses and glucose. hold firm. Spot
mackerel are showing increased frmness.
Other salt fish are dull Spot coffee is show
ing stronger tone, owing to reports of frost
damage In Santos. and market will advance
on Brazil grades If these reports are verified.
Teas hold firm, with third crop Japan re-
ported failure. Pepper Is advancing with
prospects favorable to a higher range. Spot
prunes in 4O-50s and crown loose muscatel
raisins are higher. Evaporated apples on the
spot are Nc lower Currants are steady. In
the canned goods list, sockeye prices have
been announced and are 20c higher than was
| expected Spot salmon Is firnning up. Bal
timore reports a gain of 21k@c a dozen on
spot tomatoes. Corn and peas hold very
firm. Other lines are steady.
Farm Implement Trade.
The rush for binder twine is over and the
heaviest part of the trade has been cared for
this year. Later there will be fair demand
during the flax and corn harvest. Demand
| for implements for fall is commencing
Plows and wagons are in fair request, with
| the outlook promising for bugges. Corn har-
vesting tools are moving freely. Gasolene en-
| gines, windmills and specially lines are at
| tracing attention. Prospects for good move
| ment from the first Of next month forward.
Paints and Oils.
| City trade in prepared paints Is improving
| Country demand has not yet fully developed
! Linseed oil has eased off with the seed mar
ket 3@4c gallon and Is weak. New crush:
| ing season will commence Sept l. Turpentine
continues easy. White lead Is steady. Other
| supplies are unchanged.