The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-08-31
POTATO MARKET
IN GOOD SHAPE

The potato markets over the country
are reported by The Chicago Packer as
follows: The local potato market was
in good shape this week, with prices
firm. Offerings from Jersey were small,
and rains in Minnesota prevented any
thing but moderate receipts from that
state. Demand locally was active and
outside inquiry also showed improve
ment over last week.
Minnesota early Ohios were quotable
around 65 to zoe, and sold readily at
these figures. The OVer-supply which
was here several days ago was well
cleaned up, and the tracks were not
Overburdened at any time during the
week. Offerings of Minnesota stock
were of good quality, but a little small.
There was practically no complaint
about second-growth stock.
Jersey Cobblers were offered at 70
to 75c in bulk. and around 80 to 85C
sacked. Arrivals were nominal, and
of Minnesotas has caused a diminution
in the receipts of Jerseys. Long white
were sold at Use per bushel.
Wisconsin white stock is expected to
start moving freely next month. and
both Cobblers and Rurals are looked
for after the first Of the month. Wealth
er conditions in northern Wisconsin
have been very favorable. but the CEN
trail and southern sections have needed
rain.
Receipts here this week were con-
siderably lighter than before. Last
Monday there were only rs cars in, and
last Tuesday receipts dropped to 30
cars. Arrivals on the two days were
over a hundred cars less than the prev
ious week. With demand good at the
prives prevailing. the strength Of the
market was not surprising.
Prices paid to growers at country
points have kept we'll up with the mar
ket. Reports from several points
reached here last week, stating that
$500 100 49, yA~A - y ~ "a ~ q &c
from SIC to 5Sc for potatoes. Local
operators were at loss to understand
the reason for paying such prices, as
the highest they were able to get was
from 60 to SIC (. o. b. loading points.
The market was stronger on Thurs
day, Ohios selling at the same prices
but Jersey Cobblers bringing 80 to 85c,
and Giants rs to soc. Trade was fair.
Operators say the market is due to
break.
Receipts were moderate the latter
part of the week. The market was in
good shape Friday. Reports from coun-
try points say rains have caused light
loading.
Al St. Louis ~steadiness prevailed over
the local potato situation there last
week. There was a decided falling off
which was offset somewhat by more
northern arrivals. However. later in
the week reports of unfavorable wealth
er at loading stations in the north
"SLl11uldIeu CnS ueIlduu ana the lOuG p6-
came stronger. Minnesota Early Ohios
sacked on track are quoted 70 to 73c a
bushel. Jersey Giants so to SIC and
Jersey Cobblers 80 to 93c.
Onions are weak and lower, due to
a poor inquiry and excessive supplies.
Ohio sacked red and yellow onions are
selling at $1.25 to $1.35 cwt, Iowa red
$3.50 to $3.50, Chicago yellow $1.40 and
white 50.
A sharp decline was witnessed in
cabbage last week. The demand was
exceedingly slow for the moderate sup
ply which proved to be excessive. Bulk
northern cabbage is selling at SIT to
$40 a ton with badly worm-eaten less.
The call for the normal supply of
sweet potatoes Is fair. Choice Vir-
ginia sweets are quotable at $3.50 a
barrel, somewhat off in quality, $2.75,
Tennessee bushel hampers 65 to 9Oc,
Alabama hampers 90C and homegrown
so to Use bushel.