The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23
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from the east, would lead one to believe
that the record had been broken. The
amount drawn out has been light, as prices
on fresh goods have at no time been high
Many look for packing stock prices to &c
as low as cents before the final clean w
comes, but this is only conjecture. Ger
| talnly the range between creamery extras
and packing stock will run much wider
than in average years.
Around 20 cents seems to be as high a
wholesale price as can be held without
virtually shutting off the consumptive
demand. When values dropped to "a
cents the world became egg hungry, and
the demand was active. This cleaned up
stocks on hand quickly and forced values
up gradually again to 81 cents, when the
call again showed a falling off and stocks
began to accumulate in receivers hands.
1t was a case of all sellers and no buyers
on the exchange, which caused quotations
to ease off cent on Friday on strictly
fresh laid. The future depends largely
upon weather conditions, but is more
likely to develop lower than higher figures,
except possibly temporarily, when bliz-
yards or other extreme weather might
prevent marketing for day or two.
The cheese market is on a quotably
steady basis, but there is a considerable
difference of opinion among the trade as
to what the general tone Of the market
really is. Large holders fail to find any
particular strength in the situation except
on No. well cured goods, which go to
make up but small proportion Of the
total cheese holdings. Makers would like
to advance prices, but there is absolutely
nothing to warrant 1t compared with pre-
Vaidng conditions on other dairy products.
The poultry market is in fine condition
from the shippers point Of view. Values
are holding to a steady basis, and stock
Is moving out we'll enough to allow re-
RI ont
less stock coming in late in the day has
to be carried over, but not in great
enough quantity to cause any uneasiness
over the matter. One feature Is particu-
larly noticeable. and that is that live stock
is selling better this winter than usual
This is not because buyers prefer them
but on account of the scarcity al times Of
fresh dressed, which retailers must have
as consumers will not take frozen stock
over the counter.
In dressed meats, veal alone has shown
dragging tendencies. The supply has been
generous, while tho demand at no time
has been active enough to keep up the
market.
Too many small pike are among late ar
rivals, and this forced quotations down a.
cent The demand IS very good for large
sized state fish, but small are extremely
slow at any price.
Most Of the root vegetables are in good
demand. with advancing tendencies on
some lines. Green vegetables are becom-
ing more craved by the general public
and sell we'll enough to hold prices firm.
California celery alone shows in Decline
and this Is slight. .
Apples hold to an extremely firm range
Of prices. Some varieties are becoming
scarce, and are held above the current
quotations if really fancy. Oranges are
coming freely, and again rule lower. The
supply Of all sizes is very satisfactory
This is not particularly good lemon SELL
ing weather, and values are lower to en-
courage the movement. Bananas also
show a slightly lower range. These goods
are now billed to the country on basis Of
Az cents per pound, and giving better
satisfaction than the old method Of
charging so much per bunch. The supply
Of grapes is running short, especially on
the lighter weights of Malagas. Gram
berries show fuctuating prices, but rule
very firm on good sized, plump, long keep
ers. The movement Of fruits generally is
very satisfactory for the season Of year.