The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-03
A POOR FRUIT GLUI
Too Much Over-Ripe Stock Coming,
With the Outlet Decidedly =
49, S. Limited.
a Good Business Transacted in Prod
uce, Price Changes Being
:, Few.

The week just closed has BIZ en- unfortunate In
She fact that bundreds Of dollars worth OF flult
have had. to go to the dump, being practically
wor 'hlcss. The is about over OH west
ern grown stock, and what has come in this week
has carried very poorly. This has overloaded
the market on unshippable stuff. and local condi-
lions have been unfayorable for forcing 1t into
city channels. Owing to the observance OF Jew
iah fast days, the pedder contingent have taken
much less than the usual amount, while weather
conditions have been against. free trade IN
fruits Really desirable stock In the way OF
peaches plums and pears have been hard to Sc,
cure, and prices on this quality have held up
firmly. Grapes from California are In heavy sup
ply and are the cheapest line on the list consid-
ering the very satisfactory quality of the goods.
The apple situation has settled down to
basis where good volume Of business can be
reported being transacted York state stock
seems to have the call at the present time, and
arrivals so far fully carry out the earlier ex-
pectations to the superiority Of the goods over
last year. The range Of varieties Is wide. with
no scarcity reportable Of any particular variety.
The Minnesota crop Of apples is increasing every
year and, many localities have had ample so far
TO supply their needs. but this will not interfere
with the usual call for winter keepers from the
east. Grab apples have not been as scarce this
week, but the supply has not exceeded the de-
mand on choice lines, and values held up
strongly.
The trade In melons has been unmportant, and
another ten days will virtually close the season.
The demand for oranges is holding up unusu
ally we'll. Late Valencias will soon be cleaned
up, 'but the first arrivals OF Mexleans are ex-
pected in the coming week, and steady supply
will be in market from now on.
Lemons steady basis. The demand Is
up to usual proportions for the season of the
year.
Grapes are now coming in from New York,
Michigan and Ohio. Michigan stock is cheaper
than from other districts, the stock not being
satisfactory.
Peaches and pears are unchanged In price.
Hardly enough peaches from Michigan are coming
to make a Quotable market but pears in
abundant supply mostly Of the hardy varieties.
The potato situation is causing uneasiness all
down the line. The effects of the September
cold, wet spell are making themselves appar.
ent. Rot is more general than was at first anti
cipated. even on stock grown on high, sandy
land Stock Is showing very poor keeping quail
titles, with white stock showing the most weak
ness In this respect. Well posted handlers anti
cipate an advance before long in prices, as the
depreciation in yield is likely to be extremely
heavy this account. Shipping buyers at points
contiguous to Minneapolis were paying from rs
TO 50 cents per bushel to-day for potatoes salts
factory for shipping, but are throwing out con-
siderable on account Of rot Some poor stock
is selling low as 30 cents per bushel to the
peddler trade. Sweet potatoes are selling well,
the quality being good, with prices reasonable.
The carlot shipping business in cabbage and
onions Is heavy. The former rules a shade lower
In price, owing to heavy marketings. :
The butter market has shown but slight change
during the week. Top grades In both creamery
and dairy makes have moved out well, aithc
handlers have been unable to- boost prices Con
siderable stock Is being Withdrawn from cool
ers, but holders have firm view of the situa
ton and are not inclined to cut prices IN order
move tnelr lOlQlnGS. Packlng STOCK butter
advanced half cent per pound fresh made
sweet goods
The opening Of the week developed u bulge OF
eggs, strictly fresh advancing / cent per doze1
on Monday. No weakness has since developed
and firm range Of prices from on isfquitt
generally looked for Storage goods are offered
but candled stock is held close to quotations or
fresh, and they are not cutting particularly
into the demand for fresh, ~. --,a- -, ,., =,
Cheese market Is higher ON fancy and choice
twins and flats. Factories advancing asking
prices and many look for still higher figures
as cheese Is considered cheap compared will
other dairy products.
Outside of half cent advance on yount
chickens, the poultry market shows no chang,
for the week. The demand on the entire lis
has about equaed current arrivals, and littl
stock has been carried from day to day
Market to-day is in healthy condition.
The dressed meat list rules active but stead,
as to price Gather has been cool enough t
encourage consumption of fresh meats.