The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-19

Makers of extras in butter got their reward
this week in the shape of an advance in the
selling price. On the other hand. low grades
eased OF fraction owing to the fact that
ladders and renovators found their outlet being
cut off and with disposition to load W on
speculative account immedia tely reduced their
paying prices. While the total holdings of but
ter in storage this year at all points is con-
sideraby above that of 1904 the claim Is made
that but very small proportion Is made up
OF low grades Users OF this grade OF butter
have bought only required to fill orders for
their product, and at time have considered
packing stock a good buy for speculative pur-
poses above a shilling per pound. The current
make Of fancy diaries Is running light, and this
had an important influence IN forcing up the
local price this week.
The abnormal shrinkage in eggs continues to
depress the situation this commodity. Ar
rivals have been liberal, and at times the trade
have been drawn to unusual extremities to take
care of the stock coming. Values have held
Quotably steady, but shippers should pay con-
servative prices for some time to come, as a
lower range seems not only possible, but prob
able
The cheese list is cutting an important
figure in the volume of trade. Heavy buying Is
reportable the best grades and many outside
dealers are placing their orders for goods
and having them placed in storage here until
wanted.
good demand has existed on poultry, but
arrivals of young chickens have been somewhat
excessive, forcing down quotations. Ducks and
geese have sold better than formerly, and
higher figures prevail on the former Fancy
veal was scarce the first Of the week and
values advanced to s cents, but heavier ar
rivals came in later, and values eased off a
tribe. Mutton and lambs unchanged.
There is good carlot movement out on pota-
toes and cabbage. Prices hold to about same
range as week ago. New home grown toma.
toes being marketed, selling around 81. 80
per bushel.
Receipts of apples are increasing right along
and some fine stock is displayed along the street.
Much of the stock coming has been badly han
died before shipping, being bruised and gen
orally unattractive looking. No good crabs have
yet arrived, altho there are occasional ship
ments of meay, mushy stock coming that has
outlet. The best sizes Of oranges higher
There is still plenty Of good stock in sight, but
not Of the best selling sizes.
Lemons are a scarce commodity just at pres
lent and prices have advanced to point that is
the highest yet for this A siege of hot
weather would cause them to break all price
records. as the supply is very limited all ovel
the country. Some good grapes com
ing. Michigan pears in barrels also Of
fered, and selling very we'll. Moderate ship
ments of wild-goose plums offered.
Blueberries and blackberries are still in thu
market, but it is noticeable that large proper
ton are arriving wet and soft, making goot
shipping stock hard to secure.
Arrivals Of west coast fruits are compare
lively light and values have held eXtremel,
high. No cheap fruit from that district seems
probable this year. and many people who ar
holding back waiting for reasonable price,
goods for canning purposes are quite likely II
be disappointed. Melons are fine just now ant
Muskmelons do not seem likely to get cheaper
to any great extent until the homegrown croJ
begins to be marketed. Sweet potatoes are als(
much lower.