Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-20
BUSINESS AND PROSPECTS.

| and fair prices from farm productions.
with the steel industry oversold. IN
creased activity In trade in almost ev-
cry commercial branch, and money
easier the wolf of hard times seems
long way way from the door of Amer
lean prosperity.
| Each week brings a new high water
mark in some department, and the net
result is uniformly better than for the
corresponding week in any previous
year The weather has favored both
crops and the distribution of merchants
disc. while the latter is increased by
seasonable bargain sales. Some dam"
age by storms was reported, but of 10"
| cal effect only, and n more Significant
| factor was the further voluntary adj
vance In wages at textile mills. No
relief appears as TO the supply of la
| Dor, production being reduced in soma
cases where consumers are most ur-
gent. Fall dry goods jobbing trade
! broaden, clothing manufactures make
heavy shipments, and the leading IN
dustries are usually supplied with or
ders assuring active machinery well
| into next year. July foreign commerce
| for the whole country far surpassed the
same month in any previous year, es-
pecially as to imports, which were
close to the largest in any previous
month.
Liability of CONNIE cial failures thus
far reported for August amounted to
50, $50, 955, of which $1,o79,126 were in
manufacturing, s1,55s,0.s in trading.
and s46,736 In other commercial lines.
Failures last week numbered l76 IN
the United States, against 21s last
year and Is in Canada compared
with Is a year ago.
Chicago.-Trade developments re-
fleet seasonable stimulus, the favorable
government crop report being a
| STRENGTHENING factor in commitments
FLOR the future. The leading industries
find demands well sustained, heavy
construction and transportation of
freight show augmentation, while dis
tributive dealings steadily expand, the
jobbing branches being exceptionally
active In fall and winter lines. Fine
weather has prevailed, and, with an
enormous influx of visitors, sales have
made gratifying increase thruout the
principal retail district. Money is cir
culated freely, trading defaults are
small, ard the purchasing power of the
people compares favorably with any
time heretofore. Country banks report
expanding deposits and the ability to
supply funds to move crops to great
er extent than in the past Some de-
crease is noted in new plans for local
building. Improvements, and sales OF
bonds and securities for investment
make asvery moderate showing, but
these are temporary conditions. Mer-
chandise accounts are discounted to a
larger extent than formerly, while col
lections generally occasion little diff
ficulty.
Boston.-At first hands cotton goods
are fEm, with the mills receiving fair
volume Of new contracts and prospects
good for continued full employment the
balance of the year. Print cloths at
Fall River are Somewhat firmer. More
\ ,,,;1 1c hou "a 1f1
advanced wages of operatives. Fancy
worsteds for mems wear have sold
freely. and important interests have
secured large business. The wool
market is firm and more active.
Philadelphia.-Marlu of tex
tiles are we'll employed. Trade is quiet,
with manufacturers of skirts, but man
ufacturers of mems clothing expect
large spring business. Wholesalers and
jobbers Of dry goodss report the sea-
sons business up to the average and
collections good. Manufacturers and
dealers in paints and painters mate
rails state that business is fully up to
last year and prices are firm Glass
manufacturers are commencing active
operations, with large orders ahead for
future delivery. Dealers in electrical
goods are we'll employed and report
good demand, especially for seasonable
goods
Observation-Disclosures railroad fares
on account of the encampment last
week brought very large num-
her Of country merchants and others,
and both retail and wholesale houses
have made heavy sales The lumber
situation continues strong. Demand
for white pine is, taxing the supply
Country yards are stocking up heavily
i'm anticipation of car shortage this fall
and prices are holding firm. Lumber
shipments for the, week 6,592,00O feet
against 6,S64,Oo0 a. year ago.
st. Paul.-Low rates on account OF
the Grand Army encampment at Min
neapolis last week attracted many
visiting buyers and leading jobbers
report a heavy house trade. Favorable
crop returns stimulate buying, and the
outlook for the fall and winter is very
bright Demand for dry goods, hats
fure mems wear and shoes eSta bliShes