Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-07

Then the bond market is unfavorable
for large fotations. and this retards
extensive works of construction. The
Philadelphia strike is an ugly develop
ment hurting trade in that city and
injuring sentiment elsewhere. The
heavy liabilities Of defaulting concerns
during February, due, however, chiefly
to fourtvery large failures, is not a
pleasant incident. A slight tendency to
a reduction in building operations is to
be noted. There is also considerable
disposition to wait for congressional
legislation and court decisions before
entering upon larger business commit
ments.
Boston.-Reports of quiet conditions
are received from practically all quar-
tiers, buyers moving very cautiously.
New England foundry men report
plants fairly busy on old contracts but
few new orders coming In. The mar
ket for pig iron Is dull, consumers be-
ing well supplied and finding no In
ducements to buy for distant delivery.
Lumber trade is quiet, with moderate
movement from the yards. All building
materials and painters supplies have
had dull week. No improvements in
wool trading are reported, manufactur-
ers buying moderately and the tone OF
market easy, tho foreign advices con-
tinue strong. In mems wear WOOL
goods unsatisfactory conditions pre-
vail. new orders coming in slowly and
much machinery idle.
Philadelphia-Retai trade has been
adversely affected by the car strike,
and local business in wholesale dry
goods, hosiery, underwear and wearing
apparel has fallen off, owing to the
same cause. Out-of- town orders in
these lines, however, are reasonably
satisfactory. Business with cloak man
ufacturers does not reach expectations,
but in shirt waists is active, and in
mems clothing better than last year
Wholesale milliners report trade fairly
good and state that purchases are be-
ing made quite freely.
Pittsburg>- Warmer weather has
stimulated retail trade in dry goods
and good volume of business Is de-
veloping. Jobbers find trade much I'M
proved over last year, and in some lines
stocks are pretty well cleaned up. Mus
Inns and other cotton goods are scarce
and orders are only partly filled. Gro
ceries are fairly steady and collections
improve. Provisions are scarce, prices
high and receipts of livestock are light.
Building operations have not opened
up, but contractors and plumbers are
figuring on considerable work. Coal
shipments for the last three months
are ahead of year ago, but some
brokers complain Of a dull market at
present.
Chicago-With the improving wealth
er trade generally widens in activity
and there are increasing movements of
finished and raw products, general
merchandise and grain. Railroad OPP
erations indicate further recovery
from the recent hindrances. The mar
kets for metals. lumber hides and
leatherreflect strengthened demands for
future deliveries. Iron and steel con-
tracts include no individually large
tonnages, but their number increases
and the inquiries prove encouraging for
much new business soon to be nego-
tiated. Factory outputs continue ris-
ing, and the advent of spring work in
wolves expanding use of materials and
more employment of machinery and
hands.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS weather and
approaching spring has resulted In the
increased movement of merchandise,
particularly dry goods and millinery.
There is also good movement of hats
and mems wearing apparel and
steady demand for footwear. The prin-
cipal retailers are exhibiting spring and
summer merchandise, and are doing a
normal business for the season. The
drug trade is satisfactory, with an in
creasing demand for paints and oils.
Hardware, building material and farm
machinery are also moving freely.
Manufacturers of sash and doors are
doing a good business, and have
large amount of orders on hand for
special work. The lumber market is
only fairly active. with noticeable
falling off in receipts. while shipments
increased to 100000 feet.
New Orleans-Both wholesale and
retail business continues Of fair pro-
portions for this season of the year
and collections are reported fairly sat
isfactory. The local money market
continues quiet with only moderate
inquiry for accommodation, and ample
funds are available to meet all require
ments. The local sugar market rules
strong. especially on high grade yell
lows, which are marked up lis to "
cent. On the lower grades there is not
much change. All offerings are readily
absorbed and receipts are light. Mo-
lasses and syrups are nominal. with
light offerings.