Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01

| chandiSe, and the outlook continues
very encouraging, agricultui.istS being
In the mood to buy freely for needs and
| improvements. Dealings in groceries
and collateral lines exceed in volume
| those for the same period last year
Paints, drugs and sporting goods ar9
in better demand than during March
Mercantile collections remain satsfac-
tory for both city and interior. The
movement Of commodities has gained
further momentum. but railroad traf-
fic suffers temporary Interruption, ow-
ing to floods In the southwest.
Philadelphia.--Man Of tex
tiles have still much idle machinery
especially in upholstery trimmings and
material lines. Manufacturers Of in
grain carpets are winding up their
season, which has proved fairly salts
factory. In dress goods, knitted goods
and goods for mems wear. fair aver
Brick manufacturers report actual
sales not very large but inquiries for
large lots for future shipment are num-
erous. Cement continues in good de-
mand, with prices normal.
Omaha.--Business is somewhat Inn
proved and collections are good. In
hardware trade has been exceptionally
good, local iobbers reporting an in
crease OF 90 and Is per cent. In boots
and shoes a continued good trade Is
reported. Farmers are busy planting,
and consequently retail sales are not
so active. Collections are good and
the demand is first class
st. Paul-Conditions continue sat-
isfactory and collections increasingly
prompt Hardware jobbers report trade
active and of seasonable volume. Har-
ness sales are heavy and manufacture
ers are behind on orders. Builders
and plumbers supplies are In good re-
quest. Wholesale drug trade is normal
altho less active than last month,
when new records were established. III
dry goods. hats and caps current bus
mess is satisfactory and fall trade Of
good volume. Wholesale millinery
dealers are busily engaged and foot
wear sales continue well in advance OF
last year. Notions and jewelry are
fairly active, and groceries and provis-
ions are in steady demand.
Minneapolis.-Bet weather con-
ditions have improved trade and retail
sales are now at the highest points
reached this year. Demand for goods
for fall delivery is broadening and
there is more disposition to prepare
for future needs. Collections are good.
Demand for white pine is stronger than
the supply and stocks are badly brok-
en- Supply of logs is inadequate for G
full seasons run. Shipments Of lumber
for the week were S,60s,0o0 feet,
against 7,152,o0o feet a year ago.
Boston.--The current of general trade
is in the direction of greater volume
and firmness. Activity In iron. steel
and metals, cotton goods and other
textiles, machinery and other building
materials Is sustained. Shoe manufac
turers are firm, With strong leather
market back of them, and the indica-
tions are that buyers are now getting
tired of waiting for the market to
weaken. Electrical machinery people
report heavy orders, especially from
street railways and plants are very
busy.
Providence.- Manufacturer Of wool
en- goods report fair amount of BUSH
ness, but are not anxious to push sales
at present prices. Fine medium wool
is quoted at 33A per cent higher thar
last year and q further advance IL
looked for, yet prices remain about
the same for finished goods. Manu-
facturers Of cotton goods have large
volume of business, altho on some
classes Of goods prices are not satis-
factory. Some mills have more orders
than can be attended to. In jewelry
some few factories are busy samples
being prepared for the coming season.