Milford chronicle., 1934-08-03

The large city markets nearly all
reported dull, weak markets and
lower prices for many fruits and
vegetables the last week Of July but
carlot figures show a possible change
in position. Total shipments were
falling well below those Of a year
ago in contrast with the heavier re-
ceipts most Of the time this summer
Western produce shipments are
lighter now and the attempts to con-
troll shipment of potatoes from i'm
portant eastern producing sections
seemed to be succeeding when the
daily potato carloads decreased
sometimes more than half. but pO-
tato markets were still weak and
likewise the markets for lettuce,
onions, tomatoes. string beans and
cabbage. The arrival of much small
ungraded, poorly keeping produce of
various kinds has injured the gen.
eEal market position. Hot weather
also affected trading In some prod
ucts. but watermelons, cantaloupes
and berries have sold well.
The grip of the almost country
wide drought may be partly respOs-
sible for the shrinkage In shipments
in late July. On the other hand, de-
mand for eastern truck to supply
mid-western shortage is responsible
for some extra shipments. Condi-
tions of potatoes is still mostly fair
in the nOrth-central states and in
the east. and truck crops are doing
well in the southeast but In most
parts of the country serious damage
has occurred, some localities report
ing complete failure of gardens and
truck crops. Fruits are suffering
from drought in central states.
Potato Markets Unsettled
Although potato prices continued
to decline through most of July the
underlying position seemed better
near the end of the month because
eastern carlot shipments we're de-
creasing greatly. owing to conrtOl
measures. For several days during
the last part of July only 200 to 800
carloads a day were moving from
Eastern Shore of Virginia.
The Eastern Shore of Virginia is
still a leading source of supply.
Haulings and shipments are light
but demand slow and markets have
not yet shown the recovery expected
from lighter shipments. Sales at
shipping points ranged 81 to S1.05 a
barrel and around CSC per 100
pounds. City markets ranged $1.25 |
to s1.75 a barrel in the east and a
little higher in the middle west. |
Some markets complain of consider |
able decay on arrival for unloading. |
Mid-western markets are depending |
considerably on eastern stock be-
cause of the partial failure of early |
local supplies owing to heat damage. |
Kaw Valley was expected to ship |
only about 500 cars in contrast with |
early predictions Of 1900. Eastern |
cities report moderate supplies and /
slow demand.
Onion Market Dull
Hot weather slowed down the
onion movement and the market has
been quiet with only slight changes
in price. Mid-western onions are
beginning to move to market but the
crop there is short on account of
dry weather. Supplies Of eastern
onions are increasing. New York
and Massachusetts are shipping
quite freely. and fair to good stock
is selling at soc to Sl.25 per so
pounds. Some onions are still COM
ing from New Jersey and the East
ern Shore Of Virginia. Connecticut
Valley onions are leading In Boston
and few other markets and prices
have shown a gradual decline since
the season began. Eastern Shore
onions include considerable poor
stock, some selling as low as soc per
80 pounds. Some onion markets de-
clined TO 10c the last week OF July,
Tomato Shipments Moderate u