The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-27

oranges, bananas and apples. Oranges
are not showing great change In price,
but the general tone is considerably
firner and an advance would not
cause a ripple of surprise, as it seems
inevitable. Florida grown fruit is out
Of market, while California growers
are not at all pleased with present
prices. and are more than likely to
hold back shipments until conditions
settle more to their liking. Lemons
are quiet, the demand not assuming
much Importance. Apples are going
upward steadily, with the end not yet.
Fancy Northern Spys are close to the
Sc mark, and are moving out well at
the higher figures. Bananas are much
lower, the decline averaging about so
cents per bunch. Cranberries are
huctuating somewhat. The demand is
not large and holders are not inclined
to hold for extreme figures. Malaga
grapes are high, the supply being
about exhausted, with all late arrivals
coming in by express. Sweet potatoes
are In better supply, and values have
sagged back to former prices. Straw
berries are coming more steadily, so
that stock can be depended. The sun
kissed beauties are jobbing at 60 cents
per quart. Green vegetables are quot
ably steady, altho lettuce is a shade
but there is a generous supply Of Call
ifornia grown goods
Last Weke's indications Of slump
in eggs, as recorded in this column,
arrived promptly, the decline being Of
broad proportions. The earliest
evidence of weakness developed at
eastern points, and for several days the
local situation was help up by main
strength. Those who kept their stock
coming promptly. and paid conserva-
tive prices, as advised, certainly rave
no complaint coming from the treat
ment accorded them by Minneapolis
this week.. Ample time was given all
country buyers to get from under.
The demand will show a big increase
at prevailing figures, and some reac-
ton +. may develop shortly unless
weather conditions should turn un-
usually mild. Stocks are being kept
down to nominal proportions, as the
call from outside nonproducing dis
tricts is heavy enough to materially as
sist in caring for present arrivals.
Eggs have been high for SO long time
that they will prove decidedly popular
for table use instead of meats for some
time to come. ....E -
The butter situation has lacked new
features On top grades, demand has
settled to steady basis, buyers taking
hold freely for current necessities. On
mediums, the call is less active, but
holdings are comparatively moderate
and no inclination shown to cut prices
to move the goods. Packing stock is
a ready seller at full quotations.
No. 1 brick continues to advance in
price, also best limburger, but the bal
ance Of the list is unchanged. There
is a fair. movement out on al grades,
but buyers are not showing any dis
position to, speculate, and confine
orders to amount needed for current
requirements.
The popultry list continues on a very
satisfactory, basis. Supply and de-
mand are r about equal on chickens,
but the call for turkeys, has not
been as active as EARLIER. in the
MONTH H.. ~
Dressed meats are firm, with an
advance showing on top grade veal.
Late arrivals run largely to medi-
ums,: and receivers who get strictly
fancy calves are able to pull top
figures. ;, Thin and overweights are
barely steady.
The open season on state fish
closes March /. Further shipments
at. this time are inadvisable.
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