Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-30
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Chicago, Nov. s0.--New York OK
change was at discount.
BUSINESS AT LEADING POINTS.
Unreasonable Weather Affects Retail
Trade, But Conditions Improve.

Unreasonable Weather Affects Retail
Trade, But Conditions Improve.
New York, Nov. 3o.-Altho the holt
day and unreasonable weather handi-
| capped business last week. further sub
stantial progress was made toward
normal commercial activity, especially
| in respect to the number of wage earn
ers employed in the leading industries.
Mills that have been closed for over
a year are reopening, and many plants
that We're on part time or force are
now in full operation. Recovery is
| making remarkable strides, and almost
every comparison with conditions u
year ago provides a reason for the
day devoted to grateful recognition. AT
this time last year securities averaged
$76.35, and have risen $26. or "a per
cent. While this is the most striking
change, other measures Of recupera-
ton show the same tendency in a
minor degree. and there is now a gem
eral feeling of confidence in further
Improvement; whereas, there was
much uncertainty and uneasiness at
the close of November. 1907.
Chicago.-Trade generally sustains
the recovery and new demands stead
lily rise in the manufactures. Thanks
giving sales reach a satisfactory ag-
gregate, but the leading retail lines
would do better with cold weather.
Distribution Of commodities furnishes.
increased tonnage by both rail and
lake, freight earnings increase, and
there is wider demand for cars to move
farm products. live stock and provis-
ions. Receipts of the principal raw
materials compare favorably with
year ago altho lumber yet shows de-
crease. The markets are well attended
by visiting buyers and increasing pur-
chases against future needs cause a
tirmer tone for big iron. leather. wool
and food products. Larger outputs APP
pear in iron and steel branches. Con-
dtions show much Improvement in
car building. motive power and foun-
dry work. Specifications come for
ward promptly for structural steel and
bridge work. and more bids are called
for in heavy construction and new
buildings for business purposes.
Kansas City.-Retail holiday trade
has already commenced, with good
prospects of a record breaker. JOB
bers report a satisfactory business
for the time of year, with more goods
going out than the previous week
Buying for spring delivery is brisk in
nearly all lines. and collections are sat
isfactory. The output of Kansas CITY
flour mills was increased 1000 barrels
the past week, the total being $4,000
4S6O0 barrels. Wheat prices tend
but corn was lower. Hog receipts are
heavy, with trade slow and prices gem
orally 10c lower. The sheep market
was active and higher.
Pittsburgh better feeling prevails
in merchandise lines, but unreasonable
weather still retards the demand. Buy
ing in most directions is on broader
lines, altho still conservative but col
lections are still slow. The call for dry
goods is Increasing. Cotton goods are
in better demand and seasonable lines
are moving fairly well. Groceries are
fairly active and produce is quiet.
Lumber is slow and distribution light. |
Hardware is moving moderately we'll.
glass shows a slight improve
ment. but is still quiet: buying is on
lines and shipments from
factories to jobbers are slow.
neapolis.-Business conditions
continue favorable and sales are stead
ily increasing, in some lines running
ahead Of a year ago; dry goods, hats
caps, furs and all wearing apparel are
active. Holiday goods are
in demand and indicate increased sales
over the past two years The lumber
continues strong, with re-
newed activity in white pine and hem
ocl. Factory hardwoods are I'M
but firm. Lumber shipments
for the week are 4.224,O00 feet.
Providence Gradual improvement |
continues in the demand for cotton
goods, especially print cloths and ging
lams. Converters are more disposed
10 buy beyond immediate needs. and
obhers insist on prompt shipments
There is also an encouraging gain in
export demand. notably in staple and
'olored lines. Little change appears. in
voolen goods, but there is not much
die worsted machinery. and the out
ooll for spring business is good. some
producers being sold up to March.