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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1890

Page

7

Salt fish demand dips as mackerel trade steadies this week

Poultry season nears and salt fish demand weakens while overall trade remains moderate. Receipts tally heavy from Ireland Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island with mackerel prices ranging from 10 17 per bbl to 30 bbl in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Fleet activity yields mixed results with many ships yet to arrive and sales from vessels at various prices, while jobbing rates show a broad spread across small to large mackerel and Norway bloater.

Ireland Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Norway Boston Fish Bureau New England Jieidiniva Elale Sk Isle Stee Ross Essiais Guia Beeyesta Everees Gloucester Cox Herring New York Boston

New England Fleet Struggles as Mackerel Season Nears End

The week closes with continued weakness in the New England cod and mackerel fisheries. Bank codfish fare better while fresh halibut remains scarce and costly. Receipts totaled 743,000 lbs codfish and various other fish. prices for cured and fresh fish are listed, reflecting broader market tightness and impact of bait acts.

New England Bank Shore Flemish Cape Phillips Beach Nova Scotia Haddock Halifax Newfoundland Labrador Eastport

Wheat Market Slump Amid Financial Fears And Weak Stocks

The breadstuffs markets show a easing trend with wheat prices lower across leading markets. Chicago faces a sharp drop amid money-tightness and stock declines, while corn steadies late and flour demand holds steady on hope of a wheat rally. detailed price quotes from Chicago St Louis Milwaukee and Duluth follow.

New York Chicago Gilman, Cheney & Co Messrs Farnum, Reardon & Co Wade Eee Caters Cos Fqdie Sais Ae Ieee Pyeteng St Louis Minneapolis Milwaukee Duluth Minnesota Wisconsin Canada Superior Canada

Provision Trade Delivers Weak Chicago Market With Steady Pork Prices

The Chicago market showed weakness with heavy hog runs and few buyers. Pork and pork products sold at steady prices amid ample supply with long cuts at 13.00 to 13.50, short cuts 13.25 to 13.75, backs 13.25 to 13.75, lean ends 13.25 to 13.76, pork tongues 17.00 to 17.25, and extra prime listed among the bids.

Chicago Heiss Aes Aid Bigiste

Meat Market Prices and Quotations in City Trade

The report lists mixed meat prices and quotations for beef, pork, lamb, mutton, and tallow. It notes demand at certain levels, with prime steers firm, and includes specific figures for plates, mess, beef hams, tongues, tripe, and various cuts. Also shows market comparisons to last year and daily receipts across tallow, lard, preserved meats, and bacon.

Quotatons Chicago Brighton Yallow Stele York London Mark Lane Liverpool California

HOG AND CATTLE MARKETS SUMMARY

Market reports from Cincinnati Kansas City Peoria and Chicago show hog and cattle trading varied with slow to steady demand. Prices span hogs from 3.75 to 4.10 per cwt, cattle and steers in the 32 to 52.5 range, and misc categories moving within narrow bands amid sizable receipts and shipments.

Cincinnati Kansas City Peoria Chicago

The Produce Trade Receipts and Market Prices

Market summary shows steady butter demand with wholesale prices firm across Western and Northern creamery grades, and New York and Chicago markets firm. Cheese and eggs quoted with held eggs ample and steady. beans, peas, and poultry demand moderate. hay and straw supplies large. potatoes, sweet potatoes, and other produce offered with steady to firm quotations.

New York Columbia River San Francisco Alaska Choice Chicago Elgin Creamery Western Creamery Eastern Creamery Eastern Western Dairy Liverpool Michigan Islands Nova Scotia New Brunswick Vermont California Lima Canada North Alsike Lucerne West Jersey Rhode Island Western New Hampshire Houlton Hebrons Aroostook Hebrons Alote

Market Vegetable Prices From Onions To Cauliflower

A wide listing of vegetables with per unit and per measure prices. Onions in various types range from 40c to $3.50 per barrel or basket, carrots 50c per bush, beets 50c per bush, lettuce 26c per dot, cabbage up to $4 per 100 count, cucumbers 16c each, pumpkins and squashes around 75c per barrel, celery $1 per dozen bunches, Kalamazoo celery 10 15c per bunch, and Illinois string beans selling at $1 per crate. Illinois beans described as in poor order.

Malta Ohio St Andrews White Cape Hubbard Illinois

Fruit Trade Prices Steady Amid Limited Citrus Supply

Florida fruits show small stocks in oranges and lemons with fair sales. Prices hold at 2 560 350 per box for oranges and 4 7 per box for lemons. Mediterranean fruits indicate quiet demand and limited lemon supply.

Florida

Prices on fruits and nuts across markets reflect firm quotes

The report lists firm prices for Sorrento and Palermo lemons, Jamaica oranges, and a wide range of apples, pears, dried fruits, nuts, cranberries, and grapes. Receipts and demand vary by fruit, with notable figures for Pippins, Baldwins, Beurre dAnjou, Evaporated apples, Peanuts, chestnuts, Cape Cod cranberries, and New York grape baskets.

Palermo Jamaica Pippins Snow King Russell Greenings Ben Davis Harveys Massachusetts Baldwins Maine New Hampshire Michigan Hubbardstons Tallman Bush Lawrence Duchess Vicars Virginia Cape Cod Almeria New York New York Salems New York Brightons New York Delawares Rebecca Vergennes Dianas

Steamer Yamuri Brings Jamaica Bananas to Boston Fruit Co

The Yamuri has arrived with a cargo of Jamaica bananas for the Boston Fruit Company. Bowden due Wednesday, carrying Jamaica bananas for the Boston Fruit Company.

Yamuri Boston Fruit Company Bowden Jamaica Bananas

Fruit Auction Prices From Harris & Co And Snow & Co

Harris & Co sold California Tokay grapes at 2840 3 65 per crate Messina lemons 384 6242 Palermo lemons 295 4 37 2 Florida oranges 1125 Almeria grapes 150 2 8712 P bbs Snow & Co offered Malaga lemons 460 Concord grapes 28 30 2c for No 1s and 23 25c for No 2s Almeria grapes 3 6214 6 3742 pomegranates 185 187% hickory nuts large 75¢ P bush Palermo lemons per steamer Brunel 3 6242 6 36

H Harris & Co California Messina Palermo Florida Almeria Snow & Co Malaga Concord Brunel

Foreign fruit sales report from Liverpool prices

RC Lombard's Sons report prices from Liverpool noting that demand is restricted by high prices. Maine Baldwins quoted at 17 shillings 6d and 22 shillings 0d, greens at 18 shillings 21d.

RC Lombard’s Sons Liverpool Maine Baldwins

Sugar And Molasses Market Prices Steady Across Regions

Sugar demand stays quiet at steady prices with assorted grades listed for cut loaf to powdered. Raw sugars also quiet, with refining and centrifugal quotes, while London beet sugar and New Orleans molasses show mixed but steady ranges across markets.

New York London Porto Rico Barbados Cienfuegos New Orleans

The Cotton Markets in New York and Liverpool

Spot cotton in New York stays quiet with middling uplands at 9 1/4 cents and sales of 571 bales, while Liverpool offers middling at 6 3/4 pence and 8,000 bales traded, including 6,900 American. Futures reflect steady to easy action. shipments, stocks, and weekly comparative figures are listed across US ports and international markets.

New York Novo Doe Ssecc Ssecce Ceces Ynac Cascada Acces Cress Geol Aoocia Sale Sens Aiusswaevecsecee Olin O&slle Ehiveis Lineaneaeeas OUS Cece Ci Escareseve Muchbe Oes Elbessacess Sole Liverpool Eee Arte Boss Augusta Galveston New Orleans Mobille Memphis Savannah Charleston Wilmington Norfolk Philadelphia Baltimmore Cincinnati St Louis Louisville Great Britain France United States Great Briain

Print Cloth Market Falls Behind Last Two Weeks

The Fall River market report shows 2 light weeks of business with sales weaker than the prior two weeks. Prices noted 56s at 2/8c and 64s at 35-16c. line certificates closing at 3 pm November 6 and opening at 10 am November 7 with limited activity and small totals.

Fall River Prescott & Co Devonshire Street Righcel SPM Sorcerer Erees WBSEC Cee Woonsocket Woon.ie Willimaniic Martfoad Waterlury Danbury Pishkill-On-Hudson Asewlurgh Niagara Falls Detroit Chicago Points West Salamenoca Jamestown Marion Boston Norwood Central Hyde Park Franklin

Whiskey Prices Hold Firm Across Key Markets

Whiskey prices remain steady in Chicago St Louis and Cincinnati at 114. In Peoria whiskey holds at 115 and spirits at 117. The market text notes unchanged levels across major markets with no variation in the listed figures.

Chicago Louis Cincinnati Peoria

Turpentine and Petroleum Prices Reported in New York

Turpentine closed at 4142 42c with resin 160 155 and tar 250 while petroleum closed at 7.20c, with KSW 7.60c and Cases 9.85c.

New York

Insomnias Victims Meet Tragic Ends At Club

The article reports the suicides of Civil War hero Robert McKeag and Walter A. Kernochan, both linked to insomnia. It warns insomnia’ dangers, noting sleeplessness precedes exhaustion and memory problems, and cites A Livezey MD praising Paine’s Celery Compound as relief, stressing delays are dangerous.

Robert McKeag Walter A. Kernochan A. Livezey Philadelphia Paine Walter Kernochan

Salt Mackerel and Household Goods Ledger Entry

A compact ledger style inventory lists salt mackerel and dried fish amounts across multiple lots, with entries for codfish, mackerel, herring, and other provisions. Also noted are household effects, berry and wine orders, and miscellaneous items including a sleigh and robe.

Stratton & Little Muse American Express Co

Trade Shipments Reported Across Caribbean and Atlantic Ports

Export ledgers from Cayenne Yarmouth Joggin s Barbados and Mahone Bay list vast cargoes including flour, butter, beef, pork, codfish and canned goods. Entries name Sir Jessie Matheson Sir Harry Morris brig H C sibley and steamer Yarmouth with hundreds of barrels cases and bags of commodities and barter items.

Rxports Cayenne Jessie Matheson Yarmouth Harry Morris Barbados Brig H C Sibley Mahone Bay Fridgewater Lunenburg Joseph McGill

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