The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-29
legs ARE HIGHER
he Advance Is Gradual, and Prom
! Uses to Maintain the Higher
!, Figures.
Eutter Rules Steady, but Not as
Firm as at Opening Of
Week. e

ia comparatively small representation OF
taveling men from commission district Will
liver the northwest the coming week.
~rge delegation Of country cutomers are ex-
cted to be in the city to attend the fair
ID meet their city connections and the afore-
lid representatives will remain here to as
st in entertaining visitors IN various ways.
The shipping call for fruits has been very
Y ,od during the week, but city trade has been
.terfered with by bad and unreasonable
eather, The supply has been addea 10 a oy
Ianerous arrivals of southern and Michigan
Wacbes, and they are moving well. altho
lality Is not up to later arrivals. Bartlett
sars are also coming from Michigan, ana
eltting into the demand for west coast stock,
~ they are considered superior for preserv-
Sg purposes. The plum crop appears to be
eavy, as heavy marketings are coming In
rapes are in good supply, and concords are
ne coast continue light on all varieties, and
oold up high in price. Malaga and Muscat
Hrapes are among the late arrivals, ana
pl fairly well considering the extreme
-'ices they are bringing
The market is somewhat overloaded on poor
.oples, but good stock continues to bring top
rices and keeps well cleaned up. Owing to
eties retailers are compelled to buy in a
comparatively small way. Crabapples so far
re not OF the varieties desirable for canning,
nd show a tendency to drag. #
IT as shipping Is concerned. Some late black
erries may come in from northern points, but
ne call will be SLOW a.y.se,5
Melons are In plentiful supply, but not NOV
lg as freely as they should, considering the
( the fruit now coming. The weather is too
DOL for melons, and has also cut down the
lquiry for lemons.
Sweet potatoes continue to decline in price,
ne movement increasing values seek the
Aore reasonable basis. tsf.-.
Butter holds to steady, quotable basis,
Nut the market is hardly as firm as earlier
b the week. Some receivers are showing a
isposition to shade prices in order to effect
quick movement, which has more or
eSs disquietnS influence. There is good
emand for dairy extras, with supplies mod
rate. Packing stock is active at quotations,
nd some extra nice lots bring shade better.
Eggs rule firm Receipts are not up to
ne immediate requirements OF the trade, and
slis has gradually forced values upward. The
ooler weather is favorable to heavy con-
umption, and all retailers report an increased
emand. A few Withdrawals OF storage stock
re reportable but the indications are too
avorable for Increased firmness in the egg
ituation to warrant bringing out any amount
+ conseqeuce. e, -r...,. - ~. - ~ -.
The cheese market is unchanged in price,
ut the demand Is of active proportions. Top
rades are firmly held, but medium aud low
ualities seek buyers.
Poultry Is fairly steady. The demans is
( good proportions always the middle of
he week, but Saturdays and Mondays are
usually exceptionally dull days, and stock
rriving then is likely to sell slow, and still
lot show any particular weakness to the sit
Iation.
| Dressed meats held up we'll until Friday,
When veal showed a decided weakness, owing
% heavy arrivals and moderate, demand.
Receivers SO far have maintained quotations
airly WE'LL but a shade lower figure is likely
% develop until conditions change materially
lhe first of the coming week. .-.0
Potato market continues active with a
leavy movement out on carlot orders.