Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-12
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BUSINESS AT LEADING POINTS.

Chicago-Holiday trade has made a
steady advance, both in jobbing and
retail. Recorders have been frequent
for seasonable staples and wholesale
shipments maintained large proper
lions. Interior advices indicate that
consumption of general merchandise is
extending. Heavy dry goods and cloth
ing are freely purchased, and the cold
weather stimulated the buying Of foot
wear. Sales have been large in cot
ton goods, dress wear and blankets, and
heavy shipments were made Of groc-
cries and other table needs. Collec-
tons are satisfactory on both city and
country bills. Railroad earnings con-
tinue to reflect an expanding movement
of general merchandise, factory pro-
ducts and grain, while earnings are
steadily increasing. Manufacturing in
dustries find the new demands advance
ing and the outlook gradually lmprov-
ing. Iron and steel are in unusual de-
mand and there are reports Of increas-
ing needs from makers Of heavy ma
chinery, cars and electric supplies, all
affording much future employment.
Grand Rapids-While some inactiv-
ity has been felt in the furniture trade
during the past few months, at the
present time it is decidedly strong and
the coming season promises to be an
active one. improvements and en-
largements in factory plants show an
increased trade. The wholesale trade
in all lines report plenty Of orders, with
collections easier.
Minneapolis-The usual holiday sea-
son trade in retail lines is fully week
ahead of year ago. A large amount
of merchandise is being sold, and pre-
sent indications point to the largest
holiday sales In the history Of this city.
Jobbing houses report heavy sales Of
seasonable goods in all lines, and col
lections rather better than the average.
uG luIuUGI lIduS HAS UGcL UllSh, wv
ing to the pleasant weather, and ship
ments for the week were 5,376000, "a
gainst 3,632,000 feet a year ago.
ST. Paul-Trade conditions continue
satisfactory. Seasonable lines in dry
goods. clothing and furnishings are in
good demand and collections are more
prompt. The hat, cap and fur trade
is active and the demand for footwear
is we'll maintained. Wholesale drugs
and chemicals are in very fair move
ment. Grocery markets are steady and
sales are in excess of the corresponds
trade holds up well. Harness is in
better demand and there is more in
quiry for machinery.
Omaha-Business in groceries has
been brisk. Hardware houses report
business for the past month very good.
Prices have increased, and conditions
are favorable. In boots and shoes
trade is about the Same as a year ago,
and good increase over the same
month last year is reported in dry
goods, with prices firm. In all lines
collections are good
st. Louis-Improveme is noted in
all lines, with considerably activity.
especially in footwear, clothing, cloaks,
drugs, hardware and groceries. BUSH
ness in the latter is particularly active
both in shelf and standard goods. The
wholesale holiday trade is fairly active,
having improved greatly over that of
last week. Collections are good.