Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31
CONDITION OF OMAHAS TRADE
Vslums Of Business Transacted Last Month
Largest on Record for August.
MARKETS IN GOOD, HEALTHY CONDITION
Dwins TO Favorable Prospects for a
Bumper Corn CROP Both Obbers
ana Retailers look for Success
full Fall and Winter Trade.

Omaha 1obbers and manufacturer In
PRACTICALLY all lines report the volume OF
business for August as being far ahead
of all previous records for that month
Not only that, but they also say that the
outlook for the future is better than It
ever has been before at this time of year.
Merchants throughout the territory tribu-
tary to this market ave had a large and
orosperous business during the past several
months, which puts them in good condition
financially, and also makes them hopeful
for the future. The excellent outlook for a
large corn crop, with indications favorable
for good prices for all kinds of farm
products, is the real reason for merchants
being SO certain OF a brisk fall and winter
trade.
The advance orders that were placed dur
ing the month of August very plainly re-
nected the general prosperity existing
throughout Omaha's territory and the gem
eral impression Is that September will
make even a better showing than August.
Prices as a rule continue very firm, but
comparatively few fluctuations have taken
place during the week under review.
There Is a scarcity of many lines of goods,
but as a general thing, with the exception
perceptibly on that account as yet. There
seems 10 be no doubt but what present
values will be maintained throughout the
season. so that 1t seems to those who are
posted as a safe proposition for merchants
10 stock ar freely at present prices
COnee Took a Jump.
Wholesale groeers experienced a very
lively demand last week, and in fact
throughout the month OF August, as COM
PARSONS with August OF last year show a
big gain for this year The market as a
It was a week ago, but still there have
been a few changes OF importance.
The first OF the week the coffee market
an New York was rather excited wing to
reports OF killing frosts In Brazil. Prices
nrmed up h4ac, but as the reports We're
not verified q weaker feeling developed.
There has been no change in sugar SC
far as quotations go. but at the same time
stocks are light and on some grades re-
weeks. The demand Is very heavy and
probably will remain so for the next thres
Beans are a trine nrmer owing to un-
favorable weather existing throughout this
bean producing sections and particularly
that the rains have done a good deal OF
damage and that a large part OF the croI
In canned goods there has been little 4
any change so far as prices go. Jobbers
though, as well as retailers, are great,
advices indicate that the pack will be eX
ceedingly light. The vines In the west arr
healthy, but unless warm weather is e
perienced and the frost holds on the tota
pack will not be anything like an average
while an early frost would mean almost
failure. Many OF the leading packers havl
30 far refused 20 name prices.
The new 1902 pack OF western corn APP
peared on the market last week, and III
quality Is said to be exceptionally mn
owing 10 the favorable weather experience,
during the packing season.
The demand for dried fruits continues
very light. and, IN fact. Is much smalle
than usual at this time OF year. Tn
explanation Is thought to be found IN tn
fact that the supply OF fresh fruits ant
vegetables has been very large all summer
A heavy consumption. though, Is looked 70
later on. as prices are much lower thai
they were a year ago. The stock tina
has come forward so far Is pronounce,
very satisfactory as regards quality. East
brn evap0rated raspberries. however. ar