Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-07-17
sPokANE's MARKET REPORT

upon the strong financial position re-
Elected by call statements issued by
the banks during the week, the fact
that money is becoming freer and that
the avenues of employment are alb
sorbing larger percentage of labor,
is becoming more pronounced. There
is an evident purpose on the part of
merchants, manufacturers and the
public to accept the situation present
ed by the PRONUNCIATION Of new regu-
lations for the conduct of business
with equanimity, making the best ef-
fort possible to magnify the benefits
accorded and minimize the drawbacks
presented that is material help to
the situation, and augurs we'll for re-
animation, under the impulse of the
record crop movement of the country
Fall prospects are Frightening, while
many concerns indicate q highly IA
vorable showing for the period of mid
summer dullness.
Provisions.
Butter-The local butter market
still holds firm at prices ruling for the
past several weeks of Csc to csc.
Eggs-The egg situation locally so
far as the wholesale price is con-
cerned is stronger, the figures being
$7.50@S per case. The price to the
producers remains at $6@6.50 per case
and the wide margin in the quotations
is accounted for by the fact that at
this time Of the year it is almost i'm
possible to get stocks to market with
out some decay, therefore the buying
price of the jobbers is governed en-
tirely on quality. No matter how
careful the producers may be in gath
ering the eggs, when put through the
Gambling process defects will appear.
Chickens are coming to
hand in little more plentiful supply,
but prices remain at the same level
Of last week.
Dressed Meats-The cattle and beef
market is some weaker than last
week, causing a slight decline in
prices for these commodities. Veal is
down to 13@15c from 15@17c, mutton
is quoted at OK @10c, steers $3.50,
COWS $3.50 and sheep $4@5. On the
other hand the hog market is strong
err, the figures being $7.75@s for light
and S6.75@7 for heavy.
Lard and Cured Meats-This divi-
sion has shown some fluctuations
within the week and the tendency of
the market is upward. B. R. shout
ders locally are quoted at lac. and dry
salt sides 13c. Eastern hams are
1skc this week and the price on ba-
con varies according to quality.
Fruits and Vegetables.
Apples--The price on local stocks
this week is given at Coo and $150,
the former being for small boxes and
the latter for the standard size.
Berries-Several varieties of this
commodity are at the zenith of the
season and prices are at a rather low
level. The cleanup price on straw
berries is 81 per crate. Other berries
are quoted as follows: Raspberries,
$1.50; blackcaps, s1.5o@1.75; logan
berries, $1.50; dewberries, $1.50.
Other Fruits-Navel and Med. sweet
oranges are off the market. Plums
are cheaper at $1@1.50, as is also
peaches at 50c@$1.25. Cantaloupes
have taken little wider range OF
values at $2.50@3.50, while watermel-
ons are off at 2@2Ac per pound.
Potatoes-Old tubers are out of the
market as far as the jobbing houses
are concerned and the new variety
, offerings well within the limits of re
quirements the situation was firm.
Other Vegetables-Dry onions are 9
little cheaper this week at $3@3.50
as is also cucumbers at 45c0$1. Peas
and beans are more plentiful and the
! price has dropped. The former II
quoted at 3@4c and the latter at Ga
Sc. The range in price on tomatoes
has narrowed down to $1@1.25, ant
beets and turnips are little weaker
D Grain, Flour and Feed.
!, Wheat-This is termed the between
!; seasons time in the wheat market an,
with the old crop practically cleane'
J, up and no demand as yet evidence,
: by the milling interests for new sur
] plies, prices this week are placed o.
}. a new crop basis, the figures bein
5 Tic for blue stem, 67hc for club an
!. 65Ac for red Russian. Crop prospect
still give promise of being very bouI
tiful although there was some sligh
!. damage reported from few localitie
, on account Of the hot weather an
!, late June frosts.
Flour-Trade is yet light in tn
t. -four market at this time, buyers seer
q to be holding of in anticipation G
). lower prices. With harvest well III
il der way some Of the mills will 500
IS be grinding new wheat, and the flou
d market is not expected to show niue
q change until the market has adjuste
itself upon the new basis.
e. Feed-There has been no change i
10 the local feed market within tn
p week as to prices. Most Of the intel
est at present is In regard to new GRO
q prices and 1t Is probable that the 81
1t uation will prevail until that adjus
10 ment is accomplished.