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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1889

Page

7

Fishermen report brisk market for salt mackerel and higher fish prices

Mackerel prices firm with No 1 shore at 27 dollars and No 1 bay at 23 50 per barrel. Large mackerel up to 35 a barrel while No 2 shore and bay fetch 22 60 and 20 21 respectively. Codfish prices up across the board as demand rises due to reduced catch and Haitian demand after revolution ends. Canned and fresh fish trade shows tight supply and steady to higher quotes, with mackerel, lobster, and sardine markets noted alongside rising bank and cod prices.

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Option Market Summary for Wheat Corn and Provisions

Chicago August 30 reports curb December wheat at 78 42 cents under the previous close. Wheat quiet yet soft at close amid lighter outside buying and larger Minneapolis arrivals. Bears pressed, export rumors of 16 loads offset by Northwest settling and foreign demand. Corn weaker but recovers slightly. fears of cold wave faded. dry sections noted. Provisions active with a large pork squeeze and short interest high. lard and other fats discussed.

Chicago Gilman, Cheney & Co Boston Bears Minneapolis Northwest

Flour Prices and Wheat Market Report from Multiple Cities

Grain prices for carload lots shown with flour quotations and receipts. Market remains steady with strong demand for winter wheat flours, while spring varieties slow. New York and Chicago reports show firmer markets for wheat and oats, with mixed activity in corn and rye products.

Produce receipts and dairy market report from today

Daily receipts list butter 2847 pkgs cheese 829 boxes eggs 861 cases beans 8 bbls potatoes 10 cars sweet potatoes 635 bbls hay 11 cars straw 5 cars. Last year butter 8435 pkgs cheese 2254 boxes eggs 1911 cases beans 25 bbls potatoes 10 cars sweet potatoes 546 bbls hay 21 cars straw 5 cars. Butter market firm yet quiet with fair demand for finest creamery. receipts moderate. Western creamery 1842 19c, fancy brands 19 20c, Northern creamery light supply at 20c. other grades dull. Imita tion creameries quiet. Quebec pricing details listed for various grades.

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Market Prices for Onions and Produce Reach High Levels

A trade listing shows Egyptian onions at 150 per crate, red onions 75 cents to 1 per bag, Malta onions 1.75 per 2.25 basket, native onions 0.75 to 1.75 per bush, Spanish onions 1 per crate, beets 35 cents per box, carrots 40 cents per box, lettuce 1.25 per box, turnips 50 cents per box, cucumbers 0.75 per 100, peppers 0.60 per bush, cranberries and shell beans priced around 1 to 1.25 per bush, Lima beans 3.2 to 2.5 per bush, corn 1.50 per barrel, tomatoes 0.25 per bush, cabbage 3.4 per 100, marrow squash 1 per barrel, turban 1 per barrel, canuliflowers 1 per dozen, eggplant 1.50 to 2.00 per 200 per dozen, Kalamazoo celery 1 per dozen with native lots at 1 per dozen.

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Steamers Arrive with Jamaica Bananas for Boston Fruit

The steamer Flamborough is due Saturday bringing Jamaica bananas for the Boston Fruit Company, and the steamer Marmion is scheduled to arrive here Tuesday.

Flamborough Jamaica Bananas Boston Fruit Company Marmion Jamaica Boston Fruit Co

The Norfolk Train Delivers One Carload of Delaware Peaches

There is one car at Delaware peaches on Saturday morning s Norfolk train.

Delaware Peaches Norfolk Elizabeth Scott Old State House Washington Street

Fruit Market Prices For Various Fresh Produce

The fruit market shows mixed activity with firm prices for top apples like Astrachans and Gravensteins, while common stock remains dull. Prices are listed for pears, cantaloupes, peaches, cranberries, grapes, watermelons, bananas, plums, and Seeley's Vine Valley plums, with specific quotes per bushel, barrel, crate, or basket and varying regional names.

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Corned Beef and Tongues Market Report Summary

The market shows quiet demand for corned beef and tongues with steady ice prices. Extra plate and family beef quoted around $8.50 per plate. extra mess $8. mess $7. beef hams $14.50. beef tongues per barrel or half-barrel pricing listed. Beef on choice steers remains firm with good demand and well sustained prices. quotes for choice steers around 7 cents per pound.

HOG AND CATTLE MARKET REPORTS FROM MULTIPLE MARKETS

Kansas City stock yards report cattle prices and receipts. Hog prices vary by weight and region with several markets cited including Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis. Cotton futures and prices listed with open and close figures along with Liverpool and other port data.

Sugar Market Prices and Receipts Report

Raw sugars are dull with nominal declines while refined prices hold steady. Cuba shipments quoted with various grades and tests. Manila and Java sugars listed with percentages and cents per pound. New York markets show quiet demand for raw and firm refined prices with multiple grades cited. Molasses receipts are none with mixed regional quotes.

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