The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-06-21
REVIEW OF THE MARKETS
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TCas-While there is nothing of con-
sequence in the news of the week as
affecting teas, adviCes bear out pre-
vious reports of a strong position of
values in first hands, and, if present
conditions are maintained, it is evident
that the trade will have to pay from
one-half cent to two cents per pound
more for stocks this season than last,
the range varying according to quail
tiles and districts from which supplies
are secured. The only information
available not heretofore noted is the
cable stating that government stand
ard CongOus have opened at Hankow
one cent above the figures prevailing "a
year ago. Business is steady. and
stocks are in good position, with no
accommodations of consequence.
RiCe-The undertone of the market
still maintains a strong position at
first hands. There is a good demand
especially when taken in connection
with the supplies available Stocks are
generally depleted, and fancy rice and
screenings are particularly short The
weather conditions have been rather
''nfavorable for the new crop to date
'almage reports Louisiana crop move
L ant to date as showing receirts
| '65,040 sacks rough, against 1896
1876 last year, and sales, 1,S223SO
pockets cleaned. compared with 1882
099 in 1906
Butter-The weather has been very
favorable for maintaining the dairy
output during the week, and receipts
of butter have been fully up to the re-
quirements to this time. with the I'M
dertone of the market barely steady.
Regular quotations are held at &c,
while some fancy makes have been
bringing up to &c. Separator is not
quite so plentiful and is selling at
24c' with dairy bringing 2O@21c.
Cheese--Market is a trifle easier,
though there has been no material in
crease in offerings as yet. and some
dealers are still maintaining old fig
ures at Ice, while others quote Tilla-
NOOK slightly lower at IS a 151-2c.
EggS-While the egg supply has
been well maintained during the sea-
son. the past week has brought a
stronger tone to the market, and quo
tations have been advanced to 24c at
he top, though there is still a range
Of prices to lower figures
Poultry-With the decline in egg
production, hens have commenced to
move to market more freely. and
prices are off one cent to IA cents for
old, while springs are quoting down to
1Sc. with fair supplies
Dressed Meats-The market con-
tlnueS 20 exhibit easier tendencies. due
to the better conditions governing the
livestock situation. Stocks are now
ample Ill all lines. and the tendency
Is towards slightly lower levels.
Cured MeatS-There has been a fur
Their weakening in the provision stu
aton. Hams are quoted as showing a
declining tendency. due to accumulat-
ed stocks. Picnics are lower. as is
English bacon and salt cured meats.
StraWberries-There We're good ar
rivals of strawberries during the past
week and the market has been ruling
easier. with the season at its height.
Quotations dropped back to 81 Tues
day,with indications of going still
lower though the present week will
wind up the bulk of receipts and bring
the season we'll along towards a close.
Cherries have eased off to S16S15O
per box, with local arrivals commenc-
ing to take the place of California to
an extent PlumS ana aprcotS have
been added to seasonable stocks at s.
and raspberries are about due on the
local market.
Oranges have eased off slightly
owing to lighter demands. and Medi-
terranean sweets are selling at S375
with ST Michaels ranging from So
up TO that figure.
Potatoes are getting pretty we'll ex-
hauSted, so far as old stocks are con-
cerned, and there was another ad-
vance to $55 per ton this week. while
new potatoes have again dropped, quot.
ing at 1-2c per pound.
Peas have dropped to &C per pound