Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-28
SUMMER MARKET
REMAINS STEADY
Only Exception Noted Is
Losses in CantaIoupes
and Peaches.

Immense quantities of foodstuffs
passed through the hands of local
wholesalers the past week and q gener-
ally satisfactory condition OF the Sum-
mer market trading was reported, ex-
ceptionally heavy trading during the
heated period not being expected.
One regrettable exception involved
the receipt and handling Of heavy ship
ments OF peaches and cantaloupes from
the South. Some Of the cantaloupes
received from the Ridgeway section of
North Carolina, rated among the best
of the fruit grown south Of here, came
in such an advanced stage Of ripening
that 1t had to be almost given away or
returned
Losses from such shipments were
nothing like as great as losses on
peaches. however. according to reports
Of merchants, as many of the shipments
Of cantaloupes were brought over the
road in trucks direct from the patches,
chants and had to be paid for.
Peach Loss Large.
Very few Of the peaches had the pro-
lection afforded by chilled cars, accord
ing to reports, and in O number of in
stances shipments proved total losses.
Just what sum Of money was lost on
such receipts Is not definitely known,
but 1t is reported that the losses run
into the thousands.
Reports of the weeks market fail to
tell OF many decreases in prices of food
stuffs, while In Q number of instances
advances were reported. Peaches and
cantaloupes were the products sold at
much lower prices, prices Of most other
commodities showing increases or no
changes.
Dealers reported increased prices for
the product Of the hennery and, it is
stated, prices probably would have
shown greater increases had 1t not been
for Western eggs reaching here in much
better condition, according to mer-
nearby.
There were some changes in poultry
prices reported during the week, some
lower and some higher. Spring chick
ems, much in demand during the Sum-
mer season. were slightly cheaper the
past several days, while fowls, also in
demand. maintained prices In advance
OF prices which usually prevail at this
season.
A fairly good demand for turkeys was
the barnyard fowls being used largely in
restaurants and cafes for salads and
sandwiches. They are largely used in
place OF chicken for salads. 1t is stated,
because Of the large quantities Of white
meat obtained from them.
tomatoes Reach "a.
Several changes in prices Of toma-
toes was the interesting feature Of the
vegetable market, dealers reported, prices
at the close of the week being around
"a q bushel. q decidedly high price for
the latter part Of July. They went be-
low the 81 mark for only q short period
earlier in the month.
Meat prices, with the execution of
prices OF smoked hams and bacon. re-
manned practically stationary during the
week, prices Of the two meats men
toned advancing cents q pound. This
advance was due, 1t Is stated, to a viz
tual cleaning up Of supplies and heavy
demands for the smoked meats during
the hot weather.
Municipal Fish Market was the scene
OF fairly heavy trading throughout the
week. While dealers did not have the
great variety Of ish they have to OFFER
the trade in cooler weather, they stated.
supplies Of several varieties of choicest
nsh were great enough to meet de-
mands.
Hard crabs continued in plentiful
supplies and sold as low as $3.50 and
IS barrel. q price much lower than
prices during the past few years. Soft
CRAPS were not so plentiful and higher
prices prevailed. Several reasons were
assigned by dealers for their shortage.
none involving the claim that they are
scarce at points along the chesapeake
Bay and tributaries.