Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1913-06-20
SPOKANE WEEKLY REPORT.

Probably the most notable develop
ment during the past week was the
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.
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. Ar
rivals are steady and buying slow.
Cheese-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
chickens is quite limited.
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-
tically all lines of goods are weak in
sympathy with the tariff tinkering.
Fruits and Vegetables.
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-
mand apples. At New York and Chi
cago conditions are practically I'M
changed.
Oranges-Although quotations are
unchanged the market is strong.
Quality is poor and business dull.
Cherries Pie cherries declined
slightly during the week and are now
quoted at $1.50@$1.25. Further reduc-
tons can be expected next week.
Other Fruits-Other fruits remain
unchanged with a weakness in practi-
cally all spring produce.
Potatoes-Local conditions show no
interest. At Chicago another slump
followed the severe one Of last week
and quotations are so low as CSC. Re-
ceipts were Of record proportions.
Peas-California peas are now off
the market, but Oregon peas are in
and selling at &c per pound.
Other Observation-Disclosures onions
have declined to $1.50@1.S5, new Cali
fornia cabbage to Sc and bunch beets
to 5@40c. Other conditions are I'M
changed.
Grain, Flour and Feed.
transformations have declined a
trife this week. Bluestem is now
quoted at Sac sacked, and Club at SOC
sacked. Red Russian is unchanged.
Receipts of wheat are now down to
almost a minimum and trading is
practically at a standstill. Most of
the 1912 crop of wheat has been sold
and millers and exporters cannot ex.
pect much wheat until the next crop.
Very little business is progressing at
the coast. What demand there is is
principally from California.
Flour-Quotations are stationary
and business somewhat dull. Business
is scattered and orders are for very
small lots. Throughout the country in
general a dragging tone is noted in all
grades of flour and prices are In favor
OF buyers, sellers shading prices.
Most orders are for natants other