The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-15
MINNEAPOLIS PRODUCE

Eastern butter markets are easing off
trifie, and while not influencing local
quotations, this has had the effect of
causing cloud Of uncertainty to hang
dealers see no reason why values should
go lower, Judging by the present de-
mand here. The make is not increaes-
ing, in fact should naturally slow up
from now on. The probabilities are
that eastern storage buyers have all
they want, as they have large stock
Of 1905 butter on hand, which they will
want to dispose Of later on. The
amount put away, here will probably
stock is in very active request, with
paying prices well. sustained, some buy
ers giving g small premium for large
lines Of extra nice sweet goods.
The egg market is higher on candled
stock. but unchanged on goods bought
on a case count basis. Late arrivals
are are ;h0w " H. very heayy shrinkage
for the wide difference in the price of
the two grades. Arrivals are Of good
proportions, and the demand from day
to day from retailers show that the
consumption is heavy for hot weather.
Indications point to steady to firm
market.
T More than the usual speculative tone
10 SuOWH Ou VIC puiC VI COuutIY uedl-
ers this year on cheese. Many Of them
are buying at present prices, and stor:
ing the goods here, to be drawn out
later. Outside of the fact that they
may gain by a future advance, they Sc.
! cure the advantage Of having a uni
form line of goods thruout the fall and
winter season. No price changes are
shown, but the general tone is on a
firm basis, especially on lines grading
fancy. @.'s@'.'
| Tie demand for poultry showed UP
strongly all the week, keeping stocks
cleaned up closely and maintaining
values on a firm basis. Nearly all lines
felt the benefit of the improved condi-
tons Reasonable shipments can be
cared for from now on without weak
ening the situation to any great ex'
tent. The week closes with a good
strong tone prevailing on veal Of the
the opening, and arrivals are keeping
well sold out. An advance is shown in
froglegs. the demand exceeding the
supply.
Arrivals of western fruits are run.
ming light, owing to the fact that dry
ers and Gamers are paying fancy prices
for the stock right at the orchards
are comparatively reasonable. South;
ern peaches arc fine. Fancy Bartlett
pears are looked for the coming week
Quality on al arrivals is improving
right along. The berry market shows q
decided tendency downward. All varle'
ties except strawberries are in heavy
supply. Sour cherries are now coming
from Wisconsin, and are Of exception
ally nice quality. A car Of Washing;
ton raspberries came in the middle Of
the week, selling around 1926 per case,
New apples are in liberal supply,
ranging in price from 81 for cooking to
So per barrel for fancy red. Reports
are to the effect that the early crop will
be light, but that fall and winter va
rieties will be plentiful. Pineapples are
as cheap as ever, and are moving out
satisfactorily. -
The warm weather has forced up the
price Of lemons. Demand has shown
increased activity, and protracted
heated term would likely force values
much higher. Oranges are still ia
vorite. Melons are good sellers, now
that values and quality are on a popu'
lar basis. .-... @~...- s..