The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-15
EGG MARKET
STILL HIGHER
LIGHTER RECEIPTS AND A GOOD
DEMAND RESPONSIBLE.
Overcast Skies Make Poor Fruit Bust
ness-Western Fruits Nearly at End
Of Seasonal Big Apple Trade
Looked for, All Conditions Being
Favorable.

The local butter market Is showing up nnely
as compared with the east. Quota lions on cream
cry extras are nearly on parity win Gnica ns'
and New York, while freight rates are largely
in favor of Minneapolis The call has SHOWN
genuine activity all the week, and stocks are
down to very conservative point fuli quota
lions are now quite easily secured, ana some
wel-known makes bring a. premium above quo,
tations, when put out in a comparatively small
way to retailers Flrsts are also proving goou
sellers in the absence OF a sufhclent supply u
tops and stocks are at a minimum today. Hard
ly enough seconds are coming to make a quot
able market, makes of all northwestern creahef-
ies averaging well up to top score. Dairles
moving out freely but the supply mas not
been up to requirements, and many retailers are
settling to creamery basis. as steady suPplles
of extra diaries cannot be depended upon. flrs's
are well taken by bakers and confectloners, VINO
nearly always on the alert for talflS goou
quality of stock at moderate prices: LADDERS
continue to take all fresh sweet goods coming
and values held strongly. There is an IN
creased outside call for June creamerles, nut
prices ore strongly held and the movement SO
far has been of slight proportions.
Current receipts of fresh eggs are under the
daily consumption and this has not only caused
an advance in prices but has made the With
dIawal of less storage STOCK necessary
Most Of the cooler goods already brought out
comprise late packed eggs. put away 80 to 80
days ago to protect the situation at that time.
1t nearly dollar per case profit to the
investor, but 1t will have to run heavier than
that to attract out April and May holdings.
The cheese list reflects strong tone, but shows
changes for the week. Buying continues
heavy from outside dealers who need large
amount for winter trade, and this has a hrnlng
influence upon the general situation. Many look
for substantial price gains In twins and Hats
Young Americas and brick. Makers are adyan-
cling asking prices on these Iyles and 1t looks
very much as tho strong range VIII rule on the
cheese list this winter.
Poultry market Is quotably barely steady Some
believe that quotations must ease on sun 1ur-
ther before any reaction be looked for on
chickens either old young. Since cooler
weather developed the demand for turkeys hns
shown greater strength and this has held val
ues to a firm basis. Veal market has shown
fluctuations during the week. The supply of me
dunn and low grades has been excessive at ali
times and this has had demoralzing tnfu
upon tops. Buyers all prefer the latter and
It Is difficult to work off thin calves, when
the market Is we'll supplied with the more desir
able carcasses. Mutton and lambs are quotably
steady. good demand exists for dressed hogs
and values firm. Frogleg shippers have beer
overlooking the market with thin, light weight
jumpers, which will barely bring express charges
Legs should weigh at least one-half pound to the
dozen pair to bring quotations on live. 1t Is
waste of time and money to forward what makes
up large proportion Of current receipts. There
Is fair call for pigeons, while squads are scarce
and show sharp advance in price.
Movement potatoes Is light as compared
with n year ago Districts usually depending
upon this section for supplies have a fine crop o
their and sellers this year instead O
buyers. This naturally has a weakening infu
upon values and many best posted gentle
ment IN the trade express the opinion that
generous shave will off potato prices be
fore growers get thru marketing their produe
this fall. Onions and cabbages steady.
Apples attracting the attention Of all In
terested. The crop is large and Ane one
broadly speaking. and there will undoubtedly b
O heavy car lot trade this fall Stock is al
ready coming from New York and Michingan an
shows up finely to quality and range Of varle
ties. Stock is selling at from $50 to 5
per brl in small lots. There Is some scarcity o
sweet stock. The crabap ple season is about ovel
altho there are sill generous offerings in sigh
But few arc taken, either by city outsid
trade.
Nine comprise the offerings Of west coas
fruits for the week, and but few more cars al
looked for. Peaches, plums and grapes sti
in good supply. but few days Of anything Xix
normal trade will clean them up. Eastern pear
are taking the place of those from the coast, an
ere reported as giving good satisfaction.
Oranges are unchan ged to price. The ca
IS just fair. Some Florida stock is offered b,
not given much attention by the trade as ye
California lemons comprise the only Offering
and are higher IT. price.
Cranberries steadier. Demand is fair, b,
will show increased activity that mar
other fruits and berries out of the way. Co
cord grapes have fuctuated from Tic to 2
per basket They selling we'll and are
great favorite with the northwest.
Sweet potatoes are in generous supply. Ne
IOWA arrivals coming in during the week.