Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-15
ALL TRADES TAKE ON LIFE
Papers Predict Increased Business for
the Coming Year.
OPTIMISM RUNS THROUGH ALL
Only Qualification IL That There May
he Some Delay In a Line or
Two Pending Tariff
TinkerinR.

All the leading trade papers Of the United
states IN then weekly or monthly current
issues make forecast OF the prospects for
the coming year and without exception ara
optimistic. The only qualification noted IN
any IS that there may be some delay IN
increases of business In certain lines pend
ing Strengthening out Of the tariff question.
Summarized opinions from many OF tho
Northwestern Miller The present condi-
ton and the future prospects of the mill
ing. The flour mills throughout the United
States as a rule had a fairly satisfactory
season in 1907 and 1903 and the crop of
OF exceptionally fine quality. We, there
fore, hope for a larger export trade In flour
Tea and Coffee Trade Journal-The deal
ing interests of the tea and coffee trade
slightly affected by the business depres-
hion OF the last year. Tea drinking and
coffee drinking are on the increase in
America. Evidences OF better business con-
ditions are plentiful on every side.
Dry Goods Economist-The retail dry
goods trade, is now in a very healthy condi-
this year and stocks are low and clean.
Given seasonable weather. the retail dry
goods trade of the country as a whole for
November, 1908, will probably equal, IL
not surpass, that of any preceding Novem-
Der in our history.
Fiber and Fabric-we look for a decided
Improvement in business between now and
spring. Already there are evidences of Inn
provement. The worsted and wooden goods
manufacturers are buying more freely OF
wool and raw material, as they have re-
ceived more orders within the last two or
three weeks than previously. Business is
/ not yet being done on a large scale; but
there Is an undertone of strength and con-
tidence in the situation which was lacking
a few months ago, We consider that all
that has been needed to start the wheels
OF industry going at a normal rate has
been the removal of uncertainties attending
the election.
Textile Manufacturers Jo~urnal-The dry
goods trade has passed through a period
OF stress and strain that has seldom been
equaled In Intensity, but it would seem as
though the worst was over and that the
outlook is for gradual resumption to nor
NAL trade on a renumerative basis.
textile world Record-ln textile manu-
of Improvement in business which is
backed by, the cheering evidence of more
mills starting up on full time, more orders
] creased confidence.
Boot and Shoe Recorder-The shoe and
leather business prospects are that 1909
viii be one of the most successful business
years in our history.
Shoe and Leather Reporter-With BUSH
ness conditions in all departments of trade
showing more favorable symptoms, with
seems sure, there is every reason 10 proph-
esy a steadily increasing business for the
shoe and leather industry.
jewelers. Circular-With the election over
II Is now confidently expected that bush
ness VIII pick up in all lines somewhat rap
me trade now is pronounced. but conserva-
JeWeIry Makers Are Pushed.
Manufacturing Jcweler-The factor es of
smiths at present writing are generally
taxed to their full capacity. Some OF them
arc running extra hours to iii orders for
the Monday trade. There is an optimistic
feeling abroad in our industry that is
very pleasing,
House Furnishing Revlew-our trade
seems to be experiencing a steady improve
ment. II cannot be said that there is any
boom, but q healthy growth is certainly
apparent. Collections are still somewhat
slow, but seem to be getting better.
Music Trade Reyiew-TheTe has been
nothing to disturb the solidity Of the indus
try in the slightest and we face the fu-
eure with a fixed belief that 1853 will be a
year or magnificent business proportions.
Coal Trade Journal-There has been A..
considerable Improvement In the coal trade
an the last six weeks, as compared with
The demand for steam coal for SA m m1nfns.
turing purposes has grown perhaps 5 per
cent within that period or time.
Mines and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS from orr
1leldmen seem to indicate a general i'm
provement of conditions in the lines with
when we are familiar AMI we snail be
81 greatly surprised II business conditions do
now and the first of the year.
Lumber Trade Journal-We believe we
shali see an almost immediate revival in
the lumber business The market viii rise
American Architect-Money for building
0Perati3ns is now plentiful; Labor and
Tore. particularly propitious for building:
ana those Interested in the trade tell us
tney are looking for a larger volume of
business in 1909 than they had for a num-
J Der Of years. ~
Record and Guide-Real estate and build
Ihs condltlons are in very much better
shape than they were six months ago A
peter and firmer tone and greater actiy-
Ivy exist. The outlook for the coming wear
is most encouraging.
Acknowledgment prospects are en-
! couraslng. The automobile industry is
Pn d substantial basis and many are doing
an enormous business. The general feaie
ing is healthy. ~ As
Blacksmith and Observation-Disclosures
monabiy, conditions have much Improved
Inc outlook for a return to normal condi-
lions In the future seems to be bright n
not practically assured. e"'' -