The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-02
EGG VALUES SHOW
LOWER TENDENCIES
SUPPLIES HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVE
COMPARED WITH THE DEMAND.
Butter Holds to Reasonably Strong
Basis-Offering Moderate on All
Grades-Poultry List Is weakening,
Arrivals Being Heavy Of Chickens
Lemons Are Higher.

Arrivals of creamery butter continue to run
slightly under the call. This has lent a strong
sentiment to ali top grades, and Indications
point toward an advancing market. This un-
doubtedly would have developed locally the past
week If eastern points had not felt the de-
pressing influences Of heavy Withdrawals or
storage goods at those markets. Quite q bunch
of the butter coming in during the past week
has shown defects due to the rank growth OF
weeds, and this has caused some offerings or
frsts lower than is usually the case The call Tor
low grades is not as active formerly, but IS
of sufficient proportions 10 hold paying prices
to firm basis.
The egg situation has, been somewhat de-
pressed owing to rather heavy offerings con-
sdering the outlet, while the average quality
is so poor to make the storing OF them out
of the question. Arrivals from country points
are running fully 25 per cent heavier than a
year ago. Some stock is being withdrawn from
coolers but not In large enough quantities to
particularly cut of the demand for fresh ar
rivals.
The cheese market is showing good activity.
Low grades are keeping we'll sold out, and the
fall trade is quite likely to feel the good ef-
fects Of having these makes out Of the way.
Both young and old chickens close the week
with lower prices than at the opening. Demand
is of fair proportions, but not large enough to
take care of arrivals readily, and prices have
had to be shaded in order to encourage consump-
ton. Ducks, turkeys and geese are In fair re-
quest but large quantities are not needed.
Potatoes are holding steady. There Is large
movement out CARROTS. Cabbage advanced
week
but later sagged back to former figures There
Is good outlet for red globe onions, and as the
crop is, fine one this year many cars will go
out the next 60 days. a.
The apple outlook is in rather unsettled
condition. From present indications there will
not be large amount Of fancy stock, and grow
ers Of fruit in those few districts favored with
really desirable stock anticipating nice
little bunch of money for their crop. At pres
ent there is fair supply Of the early varieties,
but the quality on the average Is not all that
could be desired. AS only the finest goods can
go out shipping orders, this has caused high
prices to rule on best selections and compare
lively low range medium and poor grades
Fancy crabs selling WE'LL but there is the
usual oversupply Of common fruit that never
ought to have been forwarded to market.
Best sizes of oranges continue to advance in
price. The supply Of fruit is still ample tc
answer all requirements If buyers not toe
particular as to the sizes wanted. Lemons are
up to SO per box for the best, and the offerings
in sight moderate. Bananas hold to former
figures, with receipts running more regular.
Receipts of western fruits much heavier
and values more reasonable basis. The
arrivals from Michigan Of a good quality Of
peaches and pears had some influence in cutting
down values on westerns. New York Bartlett
pears are also in good supply and in great favo
at the prevailing price Of Sc per brl.
Melons are down to popular basis. Water
melons selling at same price .weel
ago Muskmelons are much lower, homegrown
selling at $1.25 per bu, with western in crate
iobbing around 10.