Evening star., 1917-01-12
SEASONAbLE DA|NT|ES
APLENTY IN MARKETS
Eggs Are Somewhat Cheaper, and
Vegetables Are in Good Supply
at Reasonable Prices.
Herring and Shad Arrive From Flor
ida Waters in Good Condition,
But Sell High.

There seems to be an ample supply
of everything seasonable on sale in the
markets and stores of the city at prices
to suit all pocketbooks. Shad and her
ring have appeared on the market. They
are coming from Florida and are reach
ing the market here in good condition,
though rather high in price. Eggs are
reported somewhat cheaper on choice
stock, the top of the market today be-
ing 40 cents dozen, drop of five cents
in the past week. Lima beans are also
cheaper, 20 cents a quart being asked
for them in the hull. The quotations
given cover prices both in the big mar
kets of the city and in the chain gro
ceries and are as follows:
EGGS.
Heunery e0c to 10c doz. Gathered, 46c dog.
Storage, Soc to 45c doz.
POULTRY.
Chickens CSC to SOC lb. Turkeys. SOC to Ssc III.
Broilers soc to 3Jc ID. Ducks. 25c to SOC h.
BOOSTERS 16c to 1sc lb. Keats, s1.25 to S15o
Gssss nsns 2ss ss to 70 2ss sS iS capdps psT s
GAME.
Opossum, 75c to $3.50 Geese s1.25 each.
each. Squirrels, 20c to 25c
wild ducks. 5oe to 50 os each 20. - 90. .,,s
RABBITS. 1sc to Csc ca
Best creamery. 4oc to Medium grades. 4oc to
50c lb 45c lb.
oleo, 15c to SOC Id. Renovated, Ssc lb.
MEATS.
Lamb. 12tSc to s5c Ib. Mutton. 2oc to 35c ID.
Beef. roast. 15c to 25c Pork chops, 20c to 25c
lb. lb.
Beefsteak. 1sc to s5c Pork hams. Ice to 25c
Beef. stewing. 12Mc to Pork shoulder. 15c to
yeai. iSc to ssc ib Smoked ham. 1sc to &c
Te'A' ID. ''ee'' 49, ~ Smoked shoulder, 15c
BACON sliced. 24c to to 1Sc lb.
35c ib. Corned ham, 1ec to 22c
Pork. roast. 2oc to csc II.
Ib.
FISH.
Sea bass 15c Id. Catfish (skinned). 12hc
Halibut. 20c to 30c lb. to 1Jc lb.
Cod. 15c lb. CLANS. s5c ct. or s1.2o
Founders. 12,sc to 15c a hundred;
Ib. Crab meat. soc OF.
Spanish mackerel. 25c Crab flake, 81 at.
to soc h. White perch, 15c to zoe
Butterhsh. 121ac to zoe lb.
Gray trout, 12hc to 2oc shrimp cooked. SOC ID.
Ib Haddock. 1Oc to 15c lb.
Rock. 25c to 3Oc Ib. Bass, 22c to 25c lb.
Bluehsh, a5c to 30c ID. Boston mackerel. 1sc to
Salmon trout. zoe lb. 20c lb.
Tile 15c to 2Oc lb. Smeit, 1sc to 25c lb.
PRODUCE.
Sweet potatoes, 40c to Burr artichokes, lie to
Yams. 4oc PIX Green peas. s1.5o to
Spinach. 4Oc PIX. 81 PIX or 2Oc box
Cucumbers. 1Oc to l5c Tomatoes, Ike to SOC
each. lb.
Egg plants, 15c to SOC Sweet peppers. 2oc to |
each. &c doz.
Carrots, Sc bunch. String beans 10c to 15c |
Spanish onions, sc to at. box.
Sc each. Lettuce. &c to 10c head. |
Cabbage, 15c to 35c Radishes. &c bunch.
head. Lima beans, zoe at. In |
Cymblings, Fla, SC to hull.
Zoe each Onions. 7Jc PIX.
Irish potatoes. 4oc to cauliaower. IOc to 25e
s0c PIX. head.
Brussels sprouts. zoe to Dasheen. 15c ID.
&c at. Endive. J0c h.
Celery. &c to 10c bunch. Mushrooms, 4oc to soc
Beets. Sc bunch. lb.
Okra, 30c at.
FRUITS.
Apples, 10c to 20c 4 Lines. 15c to 20c doz.
pk. Lemons, Sc to 25c doz.
Pears. Calf, SOC to Oranges, 10c to SOC doz.
6Oc doz. Grapes, 15c to 20c bas-
Grapefruit, &c to a0c ket.
each. Malaga grapes, 12hc to
Alligator pears, 75c ca. 25c lb.
Pineapples. 20c to soc Strawberries. 35c to SOC |
each. at.
Cranberries, 1oc to 15c Tangarines. 13c to 4oc |
at doz