The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-07-31
Feeling Of Optimism, However,
Prevails, Due to Outlook
for Good Crops. 2
GENERAL TRADE IS OF
SEAS0NABLE NATURE
Bank ClearingS Show That Bust
ness Has Slowed Up to
Some Extent.

General trade conditions are some
what slow, though general feeling OF
optimism prevails in viewing the fu-
ture. This optimism is due to the re.
ports coming in from all over the coun-
try That the crops would be better than
was expected several weeks ago.
There is general slowing up OF bust
ness. as the bank clearings will show,
but measured In dollars rnG cents it Is
probable that this year will fully meas
urc up to any previous year.
The bank clcarings for the past
week were $I,2lS, S,663,75, as compared
with $5,274 .64409 for the correspond.
ing week of 1909 Tn- clearings for
the month Of July show a decrease
FROM the month of last year of $6,2TJ,-
4lS1S
Bankers say that tho future is full
of hope, with no sign OF any serious
disturbance. 1t Is said that the pres
good.
Hardware Trade.
slight falling off in business is
reported by the hardware trade. This
condition is expected, however. as the
dull season usually continues from the
latter part OF July through August
Collections continue TO Improve. A
miscellaneous assortment of goods is
being shipped out, with u steady de-
mand for wire fencing, nails, and hike
hardware. Orders continue to be re-
ceived for fall delivery. At the pres
ent time the leather and harness
branch of the business is n little quiet,
but better conditions are anticipated
shortly, The heavy machinery trade
continues dull. but in camp supplies
and lighter machinery business is pick
ing up.
Lumber Trade.
No change Of any note from con-
ditions of the previous week is re-
ported by the lumber trade. 1T is said
! that shipments are slower than In pre-
vious weeks, and it is a little harder
TO get timber through.
Wholesale Dry Goods Trade.
A good feeling is reported in the
wholesale dry goods trade. Lively
shipments have been commenced to the
retail trade in various parts of the in
termountain country. Generally, the
/ business tone is healthy, due to the
encouraging crop reports. Less appre-
hensIon is noted about disturbances in
the cotton market Jobbers report buy
ing little better, although cotton
cloth prices are unsatisfactory. with
curtailment more severe rnan is gen.
orally recognized. By making special
prices on lines Of summer dresses,
skirts, lightweight automobile coats,
busters and rainproof cloals, speciality
houses are clearing up their stocks.
Tailored suits and separate skirts are
being made up in plain cloths to an
unusual extent for fall. The demand
for silk piece goods for fall is reported
stronger, as buyers need goods for
early use. Satins, velvcTs and plushes
are selling in increased volume for fall
needs On silk dress fabrics of staple
pattern, the garment trade is placing
orders,
Retail Dry Goods Trade.
General conditions in the retail dry
goods trade are quiet. as midsummer
is on. The arrangements of the vari-
Gus stores are beginning to talk up fall
markets, Buyers are east making Sc
lections, while special sales and bar.
gain counters are getting rid of sur.
pins or leftover fabrics ana general
notions. The general trade for this
| time of year Is satisfactory