The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26
ON A FIRMER BASIS
Butter and Eggs Hold Up Strongly
With the Former Some
Higher.
Fruits Are in Plentiful Supply With
the Range Lower on
Western.

Receipts of west coast fruits have been at
their zenith the past two weeks, and the heaVy
arrivals the past ten days have forced down
values on most lines except peaches. The latter
have been in unusually active request, owing to
the fact that the supply of eastern and south
ern fruit has been nominal. Grapes are on an
extremely reasonable basis S from "a price
view, and have moved freely at the lower
range of prices. The season is about over, and
much lighter arrivals are looked for from now
F-a, s
Eastern pears have sold we'll when of good
quality, and values have held toSa steady range
The late keepers have not as yet met with a
generous reception, but will be more In favor
after the other stock has cleaned up. Very few
Michigan peaches are coming, mostly In the
shipped into this section has not averaged up to
former years. Concord and Delaware grapes are
in good supply with the quality improving and
values have advanced the past day or two on the
former. 3ssF'&
Bananas, oranges and lemons have shown no
new features during the week. The demand Is
OF usual proportions and values hold unchanged
Selling watermelons with statesmen wearing
overcoats lis slow work, and the movement con-
sequently light Outside arrivals are nominal,
the homegrown supply being ample 70 answer all
requirements of the trade.
The apple situation shows no new develop
ments outside of the fact that the sentiment Is
quite prevalent that growers have an exagger-
ated Idea as to what goods are worth, and are
holding prices too high considering the extent OF
apples to market this year. Quotations show
but slight change There Is good inquiry for
winter stock but so far operations are confined
entirely to correspondence. Pineapples are
about out of the market, and quotations are
withdrawn.
Frosts are forcing up prices many lines of
vegetables Fancy ripe tomatoes are scarce,
and short time will necesstate securing to-
matoes, cucumbers and lettuce from dollhouse
growers
Creamery butter rules firm and shows slight
advance for the week. The demand Is of very
good proportions, while the make is undoubtedly
falling off to extent Ladders active
buyers Of packing stock, but prefer fresh made
sweet goods. als,.a ~ ss-.,rst
Cheese shows a half-cent advance on twins and
flats. The call is active, and supplies keep
ing well within limits. Other makes are selling
well at unchanged prices. at
Poultry has been somewhat depressed on hens
and young chickens. The supply has exceeded
the demand and values were forced lower by the
reduced call There Is good call for white
ducks, and they show tendency to go higher.
Dressed meats are steady on all lines The de-
mand has about equalled current arrivals
Dried peas are somewhat lower. Beans are on
extremely firm basis. Reports are to the
effect that the crop will be light.
Potatoes show no change for the week. Ship
ping is comparatively light. Onions are in bet
ter request but far has not affected prices.
Cabbage Is higher. la1 " .t~ 3"