Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-06-20
SPOKANE WEEKLY REPORT.

report Of the department of agricul- |
ture which stated that If conditions
from now on are favorable, the wheat
crop this year will probably reach the
record proportions of the wheat har
vest of 1901. The largest acreage
ever planted and favorable growing
conditions account for the prospect of
an abundant yield.
The mining and the numbering in
dustries continue well up to standard.
Reports come daily from the principal
mining regions of new properties be-
ing developed and operations on old
ones being resumed. Although the re-
tail trade in lumber throughout the
Pacific Northwest is poor, the demand
from the East and from Canada for
lumber in wholesale quantities is ex-
cement.
Sheep shearing in many sections is
now practically over and although 1t
is feared that the clip this season will
not be so great as the usual amount,
the grade is exceptionally fine, the
cold winter having induced a splendid
growth.
The high water in most of the
streams has now receded so far that
many mills that formerly were unable
to operate are now running full blast
Provisions.
Butter-The cream supply is keep
ing up heavier this season than in any
former year. This accounts for the
fact that there has been no advance
in prices at the present time. At Chi
cago the market is top heavy. AT
rivals are steady and buying SLOW
Cheese is still showing a
little advance in the East, but it is
doubtful whether it can be maintained
or not. Local quotations are firm, but
it is not probable that there will be
any advance in prices.
Eggs-Quotations on eggs are weak,
as production has taken ON new life,
the supplies of last week being as
heavy as that of any other time during
the season The quality, however, is
very poor and there is much objection
to placing them in storage. At Chi.
cago there was a decline in prices A
further drop is predicted.
Poultry-No change is noted in con-
ditions this week. Hens and roosters
are plentiful, but the supply of spring
CuiChSuS ID HulOS lllulleu.
Fresh Meats-The supplies of hogs
and sheep are now very plentiful and
: dealers predict a decline before long.
Veal is also quite plentiful, but the
,, probability is that prices will remain
stationary. Beef continues exception
ally scarce. Wienerwurst has ad-
> vanced to 12c.
Lard and Cured Meats-The only
, change in the situation has been a
slight decline in local breakfast ba.
con.
Hides and Wool-Nothinc new has
developed in this department. Prac
b tically all lines of goods are weak in
sympathy with the tariff tinkering.
Fruits and Vegetables.
T. Apples-This commodity is now
practically off the market. So much
), fresh spring fruit is now to be OBJ
tanned that consumers no longer de
O mand apples. At New York and Chi
j. cago conditions are practically un
changed.
: Oranges-Although quotations are
( unchanged the market is strong
e Quality is poor and business dull.
. Cherries - Pie cherries declined
slightly during the week and are now
quoted at S1.5O@$1.25. Further reduc
tons can be expected next week.
Other Fruits-Other fruits remain
unchanged with weakness in practi
l, cally all spring produce.
Potatoes-Local conditions show M
interest. At Chicago another sluml
4. followed the severe one of last weel
E. and quotations are so low as 35c. Re
ceipts were of record proportions.
Peas-California peas are now OF
the market, but Oregon peas are il
6 and selling at &c per pound.
Il Other getables-Bermuda onion
i have declined to $1.50Q1.S5, new Cal
fornia cabbage to SC and bunch beet
n. to 35@4Oc. Other conditions are III
changed.
e. Grain, Flour and Feed.
Neutrality-suspicious. have declined
al trife this week. Bluestem is no.
10. quoted at SAC sacked, and Club at so
sacked Red Russian is unchanged
p Receipts of wheat are now down I
almost a minimum and trading
ed practically at a standstill. Most {
the 1912 crop of wheat has been sol
~ anu nllilSIS anu exporters CduHOI e.
pect much wheat until the next GRO
TT Very little business is progressing ;
the coast. What demand there is
principally from California.
Flour-Quotation are stational
G. and business somewhat dull. Bushes
is scattered and orders are for vel
le- small lots. Throughout the country
cd general a dragging tone is noted in a
grades of flour and prices are In favt
re- of buyers, sellers shading price
le' Most orders are for patents, 9TH
sp' grades being practically neglected.
Feed-No change is noted in conc
A tions in this department. Quotation
as on the whole are firm, but busine