The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
MINNEAPOLIS PRODUCE

The egg market eased off during the
great strength, buyers taking goods in
hand-to-mouth manner, owing to the
hot weather the first few days Of the
week. Large buyers are absolutely out
of the market, on account Of the unde-
STABILITY of the hotweather eggs. Dur
ing the harvest season farmers are not
inclined to gather stock regularly, and
by the time they reach the consuming
mend them. Most lots now coming are
showing such q heavy shrinkage as to
make the handling Of eggs on case.
count basis about as near gambling
proposition as betting on whether the
pea is in the shell or not. All indica-
tions point to a lower range, even on
candled stock. Had arrivals been up
to average proportions the past ten
days, 9 decided slump would have de-
veloped.
Butter continues to maintain it's for
mer firm tone, and the local market is
and New York, with freight charges all
In favor of this point. Supplies are
keeping closely cleaned up on all table
grades, and good substantial advance
in quotations has developed on both
creamery and dairy makes. Packing
stock is very active and firm, and at
present prices is hugging to the winter
range quite closely. .
An upward turn is reportable on old
hens and young chickens. Demand has
shown increased activity, and arrivals
are cleaning up closely every day. On
other lines Of poultry the tone is quiet
and values have held to steady basis.
Veal rules firm at the close Of the week,
good stock moving out satisfactorily
at full quotations. Mutton and lambs
show. no change, supply and demand
running about equal. H. i"
The potato market has shown fea-
lures during the week that have been
distracting to the shipper. A heavy
most cars arrived with the stock par
TALLY cooked, entailing a loss Of from,
ESQ to $50 bushels to the car. Home
grown onions and cabbage are plenti.
full, and are going out freely to the
trade. Tomatoes were scarce and high
at the opening Of the, week, but heavy
marketings of homegrown pulled
values down to a more reasonable level.
Heavy offerings Of beans caused q
lO-cent decline on the best grade of
navys the middle Of the week. Re
ceipts of western and southern fruits
have nearly reached highwater mark
this week. Peaches are Somewhat low
er, with plums more plentiful and more
reasonable in price. Pears hold up well,
the supply not being equal to the
amount required. Peaches for canning
purposes should be looked after soon,
as another week will close. the arrivals
Of southern. New apples are plentiful
fine and cheap. The quality is all that
can be desired, and there should be a
heavier demand from now on. Some
few lots Of crabapples are arriving, but
they do not average No. l in quality
and they drag to certain extent.
Oranges are firm, and some sizes are
getting scarce. Demand is Of good pro
portions, but would be greater If it wa.
not for the plentifulness Of other
fruits. The demand for lemons has
been something phenomenal, and value.
have climbed the price ladder regular
~. Bananas are somewhat lower, which
Is good news to the many users Of this
popular fruit. - ...c.. r.
The berry list is narrowed down tc
blues and blacks. A few lots of red
raspberries are still coming in, but they
are not to be depended upon, either al
to quality or price. -" -. =. -.
| Sweet potatoes are plentiful, an6
there will be new cranberries in next
| week. - ,.' - -, :"