Evening star., 1929-12-08
TRADING GAIN SEEN
At D. c. MARKET
Merchants Expect Usual In
CreaSe-VegetabIe Re-
ceipts Larger.


the question Of the condition Of trade
during the six-day period. some express
ing themselves as satisfied with the
weeks business, while others reported
trading slow and draggy.
1t was reported among the retail
trade that the outpouring of Christmas
savings had materially stimulated buy
ing, increasing the outuut Of toodStunS
to an appI eciable extent.
Withdrawal from the banks OF the
Christmas savings invariably helps
trading along every line" suggested a
dealer, "and certainly its beneficial ef-
fects have been clearly demonstrated
this week."
Dealers in all commodities are look
ing ahead with much interest to the
Christmas holiday trade. They are un-
able to suggest just what volume OF
business to expect, but all are certain
business will be as good as 1t usually
IS on occasions Of the Christmas holi-
day season.
Vegetable Receipts.
Increased receipts of vegetables the
past two days followed the freezing
weather earlier in the week, the weather
getting warm enough to get most OF the
frost out Of the ground and enable
growers to gather crops.
Freezing weather and slippery streets
invariably hurt business" was remarked
by dealer, but not to the extent Of
years ago, when nearby growers were
depended upon for supplies Of vegeta-
bles and fruits.
During the time before shipments of
early vegetables were received from
Cuba and Mexico, and later on from
the South" the merchant added, 70 Sc
we're freeze meant q resort almost
wholly to canned goods, but now con-
ditions are different.
mo matter how severe the weather or
of what duration" ne concluded, there
is never a time when fresh vegetables
are not to be had, and usually at prices
which are not prohibitive."
Earliest fruits usually come from
South Africa and Argentina, according
to reports Of merchants, but prices are
high. Then California and Florida
growers follow receipts from Cuba and
Mexico.
Strawberries, early crop of the Florida
1ruit, appeared in the local market the
past week. being Of exceptionally fine
quality for the frst picking, according
to dealers, but sales were slow. Whole
salers sold them around SITS a quart,
making 1t necessary for retailers to get
50 for them.
There was no scarcity Of foodstuffS
reported for the weekend trade, deal
ers in most commodities having sup
plies to carry over for the opening of
business the coming week. Prices were
about the same as prices quoted yes
terday morning, jobbers prices being
slightly higher, as follows:
Butter-One-pound prints, 441aaA5H;
tub, 43laa4412; store packed, 30a32.
E0Os-Henrarv "a, fraeh anInatad
57a58; current receipts, 52a53.
Poultry, alive-Turkeys, young hens,
S2aS3; old toms, 27a2S; Spring chick
ems, large, 26a27; medium, 25a26; broil-
erS, 80; LeghornS, 22a23; fowls, 25a26;
rooSters, 20; ducks, 15a20. Dressed
Turkeys, young hens, 34a36; old toms,
32a33; Spring chickens, large, 30a32;
medium, 25a30; broilers, 35a36: Leg
horns, 28a30; fowls. 2aa30: ducks, 28a
80; ROSTERS, %; caponS, 40a45; keats,
70a8O
Meats-Beef, 2Oa22; veal, 2Aa2e;
lamb, 24a27; pork loins. 22a25; fresh
hams, 20a22; fresh shoulders, 1922;
smoked hams, 25a26; smoked shoulders,
l8a20; bacon, 25a26; lard, In bulk, 13;
in packages, ~.
livestock Is; lamb, 121aal3.
Strawberries, the show fruit Of the
week, claimed much attention, dealers
stated, but were not much In demand
at the prices quoted.
at has been less than . month since
the last Of the nearby strawberry crop
appeared In Market" observed o dealer.
THE late berries came from the east
ern shore of Maryland and we're Of ex-
ceptionally good quality.
Seems as If berries will be in the
market during the entire year before
long," the dealer added.
Florida oranges are being received in
liberal quantities, while grapefruit is
not so plentiful, Some tree-ripened
fruit of both varieties were received
ported better than the other fruit.
Oranges as to size and quality, sold
from $3.75 to $A.50 a box, grapefruit
being similarly priced.
Pears, box stock from the West, sold
around $3.50, while buShel baskets from
the East sold at prices determined by
the size and quality of the fruit. Tan
gerineS, Florida, half boxes, were Of
fered from $2,25 to So.
Other Shipments.
Moderate receipts of apples were re-
ported most of the week, box stock
from oregon and Washington, and bas-
ket stock from other sections, some Of
the latter slightly frosted, selling as
low as 81. Other fruits offered the
trade during the week included ha-
nanas, pineapples, grapes, lemons and
perSimmons
Lima beans. product of Cuba, ap-
peared in the local market early In
the week, receipts increasing later on,
and dealers quoted them around $3.50
and 81 basket.
And the beans were Of as good
quality as any ever offered here" COM
mented dealer.
They were gathered at the right
time" he added, growers not holding
them for size before shipping them
here"
String beans were received In large
quantities and offered around 81 and So
buShel basket, some not in the best
condition selling slightly lower.
Broccoli, kale and spinach were re-
ported more plentiful since the appear
ance of warmer weather, and prices
were trifie cheaper. Peppers, not so
plentiful, continued high, dealers quot
ing them at $3.50 and 50 a crate.
Light supplies of cucumbers, squash,
eggplant, tomatoes, cauliflower, carrots
and beets were mentioned in late week
Government reports, while potatoes,
cabbage, onions, lettuce and celery were
reported in moderate receipts.
Warmer weather late in the week
came to the rescue Of the fish and
oyster trade, increasing receipts of
both. Fish, not so plentiful early in
the week, were higher, while oyster
prices remained at prices quoted most
of the season.
A continued firm condition Of the
butter and egg market was reported
Fresh eggs continue fairly scarce, the
demand for them not being so great,
according to reports, consumers de-
pending largely upon FIRST quality stor-