The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-10
THE MINNEAPOLIS OPTIONS.
MINNEAPOLIS PRODUCE

= IN ever before IN the history OF the
trade has such a wide variety of green's
and decorations for Christmas been Of
fered as is shown for this year. What
the fact that values are reasonable, not
showing any advances over the prices
quoted year8ago. Orders are already
coming in for generous quantities, and
the Christmas tree trade promises to
be the largest ever known. About all
parts Of the northwest look to the large
cities for their supply, the only ex-
ception, being what is known as the
500 territory, where most of the.
trees come from. There is also large
stock Of new nuts, figs, dates, and other
confections, that, in addition to fruits,
will surely add much to tho attractive
ness Of the Christmas dinner table.
Changes in fruit prices for the week
are few. Oranges and lemons show
declines, but these comprise all fuctu-
atoms in the fruit list. Concord grapes
moderate offerings of ,Catawbas. Nal.
agas or Almerias are in plentiful sup
ply and reasonable in price. They will
prove the staple grape for the next two
months. Some fine Florida tangerines
are offered in half boxes at $500.
The local butter market continues to
show strength on top grades, and is
quoted relatively higher than the last
on creamery extras. Medium grades do
not show up quite as favorablY, as they
must come into competition with stock
from cold storage. Low grades are
weak and lower, the call for packing
stock not showing much strength. Late
receipts of common butter show a big
proportion of held goods that will not
make a good class Of ladies, and buy
ers will not bid above 10 cents per lb.
and can only use q moderate amount
at; that figure. The comparatively
roll stuff and prints to arrive in a
mussy condition.
Eggs are dull and lower on both case
count and candled. The. uneven quail
ity of arrivals from country points has
driven more than usual attention to
| storage goods, and this strenuous com
petition has weakened the situation or
so-called fresh. Arrivals are well uI
| in quantity for the time of year, and
having some influence in increasing the
production. This will give q. better quail
ty of eggs later on, and with a turn tt
colder weather conditions It is more
than probable that values will AGAR
regain their lost strength. AS antici
pated, cheese shows lower figures or
some makes. Offerings are heavy OF
brick, and makers are showing more
willingness to grant concessions in or
der to move their goods and turn theil
| product into money. Heavy withdraw
| ais from storage are also to be noted
as large holders are anxious to clear
up as nearly as possible before the clos.
| of the year.
The poultry situation generally show
up more favorably than would natur
ally seem possible considering tn,
weather conditions for the entire week
About the only draggy lines have beef
turkeys, on which the demand is light
This has caused more, or less worry t.
receivers who have happened to hav
an over-scupply of dressed stock. Lfv
! has cleaned up more readily than dress
! - md shows advances one severa
lines.
/ e, al has bean in good shape up t,
the closing days Of the week, but show
a shade Of weakness today, owing t
likely to have to be. carried over int
coming minus livers. Shippers shoul
remember that such calves must sell q
about one-half cent per lb. under tn
: quotations. Receipts of jack and cot
ton tail rabbits are moving out read
lily if stock is in good shape.
, There Is no changes in price or cor
). ditions in potatoes, onions and cat
bage. The weather has been favor
able for heavy marketings, and ther
are ample supplies in sight today. Their
is a. full stock of green stuffs, gath
cred from all parts Of the country.