The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-10
MINNEAPOLIS PRODUCE

The sharp decline in the east on
creamery butter did not last for q great
while, as the wise men of Gotham
suddenly came Of the opinion that at
their figures they wouldn It get the
goods. The days of manipulation of
prices In food products are over with,
concerned. Makers are Just as we'll
posted as to conditions all over the
country as anyone, and it is very easy
to change the destination of shipments
when they have an idea that the goods
are headed the wrong way. New York
has averaged an advance of about a
quarter cent per day, and closes the
week at zoe. The bulk Of present ar
rivals is going into coolers, buyers be-
1ieving the quality and price right, and
next winter. Creamery frsts are in
liberal offering, but holders have a, fair
ly good view of the prevailing condi-
tions and are not disposed to shade
asking prices in order to sell. Packing
stock buyers are taking in large
amount, but hardly bidding as firm a
figure as at last week g closing.
Aside from the fact that current ar
rivals of eggs are showing heavy
shrinkage, the egg market is on fairly
steady bas sis. Paying prices are being
reduced right along, but it is done to
cover the loss rather than from any
general weakness in the situation.
Buyers are Of the opinion that some
shippers are forwarding culled eggs, as
the shrinkage shown in some lots could
not exist under ordinary conditions; !.
changed hands the past few days, as
| jobbing buyers are loading up on new
makes. Old goods are about cleaned up.
Retailers report good demand and
| are buying freely on twins and flats.
There is more or less weakness shown
on some lines Of poultry. Hens and
yearling .roosters are lower in price,
and the heavy arrivals now coming in
are likely to pound values still lower.
I ttonately With the receipts, and it will
take L some time to get the call for
poultry back to old-time FORM. Values
have been so high that, many CON
| sumers' have cut them out Of their
menu, and until lower prices prevail the
| demand will not be much, if any,
greater. Np* 49, =, 3..s :f&\s :,
ried over from day to day. Moderate
shipments, unless Of fancy quality, are
advisable. Frog legs are lower, heavy
shipments coming in the past few days.
Early orders for Fourth of July use
use are already coming in. This is es-
peelally noticeable on lemons, the late
strong advances making many buyers
believe that values will become almost
prohibitive later on when hot weather
develops. Oranges are higher on some
varieties. Navels and seedlings are
EDearing the close Of their season, but
there will be plenty Of stock to meet
all requirements for some time to come
in the other varieties. Another car OF
California. fruit was sold this week
bringing fully as high prices On fancy
stock as at last week g sale. Next
week will see fair offerings Of plums
and peaches on the market. The apricot
crop is very light, and it is doubtful
if many are shipped, as Gamers are
paying very high prices for them
Plenty of sour cherries are coming
selling around $1.75 for 16-quart cases
Melons are coming more regularly, but
values are still high, and the call il
hard X active. Pineapples are gooG
sellers. Values are fully as low as they
| will be. this season, and orders for can
ming purposes should be placed now
The call for green vegetables is activ,
but it easing off on some Of the home
grown varieties. = .',
Strawberries are now mostly arriving
from Iowa. The Missouri crop was GU
short by dry, weather, which has firmee
up values all over the country. TIL
northwestern crop will be light, an
those who are still waiting to cal
Strawberries had better do SO at once.