The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-17
MINNEAPOLIS PRODUCE

The butter market ought to look good
to makers and values are constantly I'M
proving, and the demand is ample to
care for all coming. The early views of
been pushed aside, and the same buyers
are not writing checks for large
amount at 18 cents or perhaps ,trifie
higher The quality of the lots now
arriving makes them desirable. and this
is more or less the reason for the change
in views on the part of storers of the |
best grades. The local market has some
goods of the 1905 make are cleaned up.
Packing stock buyers are also loading
up with a large amount, believing stock
at present prices to be, a good buy.
Heavy shrinkage is still shown on cur
rent arrivals of eggs, but receipts are
lighter and this has allowed the mar
ket to hold to a steady range: So far
about over with, and the fact that re-
tail trade must be depended upon to
care for goods from now on may force
values lower. Most lots are now being
sold on candled basis.
A shade better tone is shown on No. !
brick cheese. The balance Of the list
| is fairly firm on fancy, but dull on me-
eral, but fail to depress the market
owing to the improved tone on other
dairy goods. -. .-..-- -
| A big slump in prices is shown on the
poultry list. Most lines show a decline
and all varieties have shown dragging
tendencies. Young roosters and broil-
ers under one pound in weight have
ments only should be forwarded for a
few days. Pigeons and squads have been
in oversupply and values sought a lower
range. -, .,..t.
A good sized loss in fish has been
caused lately by the poor manner in
which stock is iced before shipments:
Many lots have arrived in unsaleable
condition. A little more care would save
money for the shipper. :"
{. The potato market is holding to q
steady basis, although a decline de-
4 veloped the first of the week. Dealers
are looking for falling off on the de-
mand for old stock, as new are now
coming fairly, and the stock is fine and
are plentiful, but values are held up
strongly. Green vegetables are good sell
ers, especially on those lines not pro-
duced at home. Tomatoes are now down
to reasonable basis. Green and wax
beans and cucumbers are also lower.
The list of fruits and berries are rap
, idly broadening. Western fruits are now
coming freely, and plums and peaches
may be depended upon from now on.
Cherries have been plentiful during the
week with values holding up surpris-
ingly strong. Apples are about over
with on old stock, but the new crop will
! begin arriving within ten days. Oranges
are very firm, and further advances arc
looked for within short time. Lemons
are about the best sellers on the list
I Messinas are higher. but the California
grown are unchanged. Strawberries are
firm, and values slightly higher than al
the opening Of the week. Some home
grown stock is being marketed, but not
the effect that the northwestern crop il
a light one. A few lots Of red raspber
ries and gooseberries are offered Soul
cherries are plentiful and values low
enough to suit every one. Watermelons
are now coming in carlots, and values
are lower. Cantaloups are getting
cheaper.
Extra efforts are being made to hav.
big supply on hand of all seasonabl,
fruits for the Fourth Of July trade
Orders are already being placed 70!
bananas, melons, lemons, etc.
+ 4 +. Il. & Z