The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-29

ably from the shippers point of view, Creamery
pound than either New York, without taking
into consideration the difference In freight, which
well for Minneapolis as butter market: At
Tie present ngures, the general tone of the
seeking the present range owing to the Splendid
demand which rules today. Receipts are fully
R is o e e sp so h5 the 70
any forced bullying of the market. Holders Of
sSoler goods are keeping sim upper lip and
showing 10 disposition 10 urge out their hold
nrs, believing Del the future promises sti better
made diaries are cleaning up readily, but there
Is hardly the activity noticeable on seconds and
packing packing stock that marked September trading;
S9f E 1T Sae of 12e rules tile great
Late arrivals Of eggs from country points show
q large percentage Of stock that has been held
spe m various in farmers hands They
stand up as we'll as the May storage product
Mietaliers very quickly got next to these condi
virtually. the same price for April and fM ass
Sggs as for current arrivals: This has prevented
on fresh laid EasteSn markets markets show the the
same firm conditions as the local market and
higher hangs of prices in the future
more likely than II decline. At the same time
any possible profit by holding is more than of
set te by the shrppkage an it Is poor Judgment
year. w. 'A'
The cheese list continues to show much ac-
l.
are much lighter than year ago. Outside buy
ers were spurred to action by the continual
trade w have f so that
3 the Or ieds d for the
wide and shippers have not suffered The huc-
tuatlon III prices has been confined to young and
Ola chickens. other lines hold to steady basis
Receivers are looking ahead to prospects for
tine fat Thanksgiving turkeys, and judging by
the reports now coming n such stock will bring
of arrivals usually at Thanksgiving time are thin
ana poor sellers at any time and Of course will
not esing anywhere near as high figures
veal, mutton and lambs are about equal to re-
auiremenss Of the trade Country dressed hogs
yet felt any weakening influence.
~, The potato situation shows new features.
are holding back awaiting future developments as
to- to the keeping qualities Of this years crop A
s and this av IS force yaues tne
close to the 50-cent mark on the most desra-
Bile. marketings. Many dealers look for such
are the sharp advances in lemons and bananas.
Arrivals of the latter far below the needs
are now spindled for future delivery, owing to
the inability to procure fruit of proper quality.
trade has no reasonable assurance as to when
matters will settle down to dependable basis.
stocks are low and heavy Wy arrivals are not
likely to come in at this season Of the year.
Orange trade Is again beginning to assume con-
siderable Importance. Stocks of California fruit
erous offerings of Mexican. Jamaica and Florfdn
stock The trade is taking very kindly to them,
and they will prove the staple from now on:
on ounces. These goods nre high. Receipts
from will be nominal and comprise only
the hardy pears
Outside Of few varieties which show some
scarcity. the range of prices on apples is con-
sidered low. Outside buyers are taking car lots
freely, and not waiting late in average
years. Values likely to go higher, judg-
ing from heart-to-heart talks with the trade
which is In close touch with the situation in all
districts Many of bulk stock are coming
in. taken mostly by city trade.
The supply of rapes has been added to by
heavy arrivals Of Malagas in kegs These goods
are fine keepers and being ordered freely by
the trade Pears are in generous supply, and
values show wide range according to quality
and variety.
New nuts, figs and dates coming in freely
and they are well taken by the trade.