Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-09

of the western roads. Developments
In manufacturing lines continue most
encouraging Bookings in iron and
steel for forward delivery run into
heavy tonnage. Fresh commitments
are frequently made for cars and other
railroad equipment, and no cessation
Is seen In the needs for structural steel
and plates The lumber trade shows
further activity. Building and railroad
requirements are of exceptional mag
ntude, and there is increased ship
ments Of material for farm uses.
Observation-Disclosures is In better de-
mand and seasonable lines called for In
liberal manner. There is a good de-
mand for lumber and prices are UNI
changed. Labor troubles have not
been settled and many factories that
are operating without blowers are not
producing their capacity.
adelphia-Hosiery manufacture
ers are we'll employed and
manufacturers of carpets are now
putting their machinery in oper-
alton for the coming season. Man
lifacturers and wholesale druggists
and dealers in druggists sundries re-
port steadily increasing trade.
Boston-Cotton goods are in a strong
position. Leading bingham mills have
sold their product for the season. Ac-
tive trading in print cloths at Fall
River continues and the mills are sold
far ahead. Wooden goods are selling
better than for some time and many
Of the mills have their product well
engaged, while worsted mills have not
had such successful season for
years.
Gloversville-Glove manufacturers
are busy, those selling to the jobbing
trade report many orders for next
years delivery at advanced prices
Jobbers have not yet solicited 1906
business Leather is still high, and
stock scarce Collections are reported
slow. Bank loans are considerable In
excess of previous years at this period
MinneapoIis-Hea orders in foot
wear, clothing, hats and caps
and furnishings have been
placed this week, and the demand
for dry goods. notions and millinery
shows no indication Of slackening. Caro-
Gerry and hardware sales are normal,
and ahead Of last year. Collections are
good. Shipments of white pine from
Mississippi Valley points for August.
1905, were 16s,295,540 feet, an increase
over 1904 of 22,445,039 feet. Minneapo-
lis shipments of lumber for the week
were So96,OO0 feet, against s,112,0Oo
feet a year ago.
ST Paul-Business conditions con-
tinue favorable and collections
are fair. Shipment of initial
fall orders is now we'll ad-
vanced and sales are generally Well
in excess Of preceding years. Dry
goods jobbers have had a very graft
flying trade and anticipate a good sort
ing up business. In mems wear, hats
and furs reports are correspondingly
favorable and manufacturing shoe job
bers report notable increase in sales
over preceding years. The millinery
demand is less active on account of the
weather. but sales have been satisfac-
tory. Notions and jewelry are in fair
request. The wholesale drug and
chemical trade is fairly active. The
hardware movement is satisfactory
and groceries are in good demand.
Omaha-The volume of business in
groceries has exceeded that done for
many years. In boots and shoes as we'll
as in dry goods and hardware trade
has also been very satisfactory Col
=lections are only fair. as usual at this
season, when farmers are seeking a
market for their products.