The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-28
MINNEAPOLIS PRODUCE

The bad weather of the week has had
a retarding influence upon the fruit
movement. Cloudy and rainy weather.
always has a depressing effect upon
buyers, but the first steady turn to sun
shine usually brings them to the front
again and orders begin to pour in from
all directions. The apple trade is now
beginning to ease off, as great many
dealers have already placed orders for
their supplies. This is shown by the
reduced movement in small way.
Eastern stock will not begin arriving
freely until about the first Of the com:
ing month. The crop is good, and was
not injured to any extent by the late
storm that swept over the eastern apple
country, SO that buyers need not fear
getting frosted or damaged fruit.
One of the new novelties for fruit
lovers is winter .Watermelons, the first
arrivals Of which came in during the
week. They are grown in Colorado,
and the growers expect to forward
them to market right along. The quail
ity is fine and the meat sweet. {.
Florida oranges are lower in price
and this will cause a heavier move
ment. as the quality, weight and color
are attractive. Lemons, grapefruit
and sweet potatoes are on steady
basis. Earlier reports of a short cram
berry crop seem to be verified by late
advances in price, the fanciest lines
selling as high as $40 per barrel. Only
coming, and are almost entirely run
ming to Tokay and Connection grapes.
This has made the market well supplied
but nevertheless Concords and Cataw-
has have advanced steadily in price
Higher prices prevail on honey, maple
sugar and popcorn.
The butter market has not shown up
as well as could be desired. While
full quotations on extras are easily
way, round lots have had to be shaded
| to, some extent by receivers who found
stocks piling up on their hands and
| who were anxious to move the goods
and prevent an accumulation. Middle
grades sold fairly we'll, the difference
in price making them preferable to a
large number. Of buyers now that tops
are considered high Packing stock has
been very active, all buyers being in
the market for an unlimited supply,
which has forced up paying prices.
Ladders find an Increased outlet for
their product, and want all the sweet
butter they can get.
Heavy withdrawal of cooler eggs are
reportable, but this feature has had
no depressing influence upon fresh.
Arrivals Of the latter go out readily
at full values, and no falling off is
noticeable in the demand, as might be
expected. Holders of cooler eggs are
receiving a neat little profit on their
stock and are getting back some Of the
money lost in their last fall expert.
ences. Well informed men in the trade
consider present values at the top for
some time to come, and can see no
excuse for holding for higher range.
| Most lines Of cheese have scored an
advance during the week. Supplies are
not excessive on any make or grade,
and there IS likely to be a still higher
range later on.
The demand for chickens has been
heavy, OF values would have gone to
pieces at most any time during the
week. At present values the cali can
be depended upon to keep the market
cleaned up. Demand for ducks and
geese shows improvement. Turkeys will
be wanted from now on, but they must
Trade is quiet on potatoes, onions
and cabbage, owing to the shortage Of
cars.