The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30
PRODUCE LIST
RULES QUIET
NO CHANGES IN BUTTER OR
EGGS OF IMPORTANCE.
Heavy Arrivals of Fruits Considering
the Demand--Berry Season Draw
ing to a Close--New Apples In OF
Fair Quality-Southern Peaches
Cheap.

The volume of business IN produce cir
cles has not been up the average this
week Receipts are steady, but goods nave
not cleaned up readily and values nardiy
as strongly maintained as at last week
writing, The call for creamery extras Is
steady, or basis of 16 cents,
but buyers for storage want large
lines Of straight makes when bidding that
figure. Local retail trade are free Duy-
ers, and the range of prices has held
steady for so long time that they are
not worrying over the general situation ana
are taking five to ten-tub lots. whereas
a single tub purchase was the rule with
average buyers two weeks ago, when
decline seemed possible. The inquiry FOR
f1rsts is of good proportions, but theta
is only moderate amount Of this quality
in sight. Seconds drag to considerable
eX tent. Diaries hold to former range of
prices and to same general conditions.
AS whole, dairies do not seem to be as
popular with the buying public as former
~ judging by the present outlet, which
Is Of comparatively nominal proportions,
considering receipts. This has forced
rather large amount of top grades into
storage than would otherwise be the cases
Medium and low grades depend upon pack
ing stock channels outside Of the amount
required and taken by bakers. Packing
stock buyers are taking in a generous
amount at 1910, but endeavors to secure
a fraction that figure receive but
little encouragement.
The middle of the week saw a slight
furry of weakness in the egg market but
1t failed to develop into anything Of i'm
portance. A few dealers, who were tenn
porartly overloaded, absorbed some easier
tone from the fact that eastern markets
threatened decline, and sold freely at
a slight shading Of prices The uneast-
ness was not far-reachtng and matters
settled to what seems to be a fairly salts
factory basis today candled eggs. Re
taiers still report a. heavy consumptive
demand and are taking the great bulk Of
the receipts now coming.
No changes are notable in cheese. Re
cetpts are generous, but the demand Is
just fair. and stocks are fully as large,
or larger, than at the opening OF the
month. There Is lack. of speculative
buying, and there seems to be no ind1ca-
tons in sight Of any immediate improve
ment In values.
Poultry has weakened somewhat on
hens and broilers. The arrivals have been
liberal on both lines, while the demand
showed slight strength. Very few peppers
were coming In, and quotations have been
withdrawn. Ducks show wider range in
price, young stock bringing the better fig
ure White ducks usually sell better and
bring higher prices than black ones. Veal
is firmer, the supply being much lighter
since the glut Of last week: Demand is
of very fair proportions, but under the
present condition of the market meats
no great amount can be depended upon
to be unloaded, and fairly moderate ship
ments are advisable.
The fish market has advanced material
~ on the best selling varieties. Receipts
are fairly generous, but have not been
up to the demand At the present time
undrawn fish sell under quotations.
Potato market has seemingly settled to
steady basis. The carlot call is heavy.
All indications are to the effect that there
will be a big northwestern crop, but there
are many districts not 50 we'll favored, and
| there will be wide outlet for Minnesota
grown tubers. Dry onions are in moder-
ate supply and quotations rule about Csc
per 100 higher. -..- Fl. ..
Oranges are becoming we'll sold out, and
an advance Of CSC per box developed this
week st. Michaels are no longer to be
secured, and quotations have been with
drawn. Lemons are also higher, the call
showing up somewhat better the past few
days. Shrinkage is also proving an i'm
portant factor in forcing UP prices.
Receipts of fruit from the west are fair
as to amount and fine as to quality. The
call is not yet up to normal proportions,
undoubtedly owing to the heavy and con-
tinued berry crop Red raspberries are
probably the heaviest crop ever grown in
this state, and naturally detract from the
call for other fruits. California peaches
are selling around $130 per box. Bart
lett pears are now down to s1.S5 per box
Arkansas peaches are coming freely, and
are of very superior quality, but are not
satisfactory for reshipping long distances.
Values are considered very reasonable.
New apples are becoming an abundant
supply. but so far arrivals have been ir-
Irregular and quality poor. Stock Of the
Duchess variety is now coming, and next
weeks supply ought to show up good In
color and another week will see many
varieties on the berry list out of market
| Gooseberries cleaned up this week, while
blackcaps are scarce. Blueberries are in
generous supply, and are proving the IA
vorite for shipping.