Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-06-05
sPokANE,s MARKET REPORT


SPOkANE'S MARKET REPORT
In several directions there has been |
improvement in the business situation |
during the last week. There are more |
reports from local jobbing concerns of |
an increase in the volume of business
transacted for May than for the same
month year ago than has been the
case with any preceding month In the
year. There has been a slight i'm
provement in the iron and steel indus
try, generally recognized as a pretty
safe gauge of the condition of manu-
featuring and business conditions
throughout the country. There Is a
more optimistic tone apparent in COM
mercial circles, based upon current de-
velopments and future prospects.
Timely rains have done much to for
ward the crop prospect throughout the
Inland Empire, and have been of ma
terial import in indicating a realiza-
tion of agricultural prosperity, follow
ing the harvest.
The crop movement has commenced
from a week to three weeks earlier
than normal, owing to the unusually
advanced season. Berries and small
fruits in nearby territory are being
marketed in considerable quantities,
and, with the added moisture, the crop
will be above the average. Condi-
lions are still holding very favorable
for grains and fruits generally, and all
reports tend to indicate that progress
is being made along lines which will
afford Washington and neighboring
states a record yield in staples, though
markets are still a somewhat uncer-
tain factor Improvement has been
shown in dairy products and eggs.
Groceries.
Trade has shown moderate improve
ment, and is moving along about nor
NAL lines, with some increase In Job
bling operations. There have been
very few changes in quotations during
the past week, the advance in sugar
being the more notable.
Provisions.
Butter-The local butter market is
still holding firm at former figures of
25@2sc.
Cheese-There is a moderate bust
ness doing and prices are ruling lit
tie weaker than a week ago with prob
able prospects of further decline.
Eggs-The decrease in the produc-
ton is holding the price of eggs at for
mer figures in the local market of
$3.50 wholesale.
Poultry-Chickens are ruling firm at
last weeks figures of 121ac live weight
to the producers, while dressed stock
is firmer at 141R @17c. Springers are
down 1c at 24c and BOOSTERS are also
off 1c at &c. Receipts are still heavy
and demand fair.
Dressed Meats-There is no change
of note in the market for beef and
pork. the former holding at 12@12hc,
with the latter at 121sc,
Lard and Cured Meats-No change
of note has been made in local pack
ing house products, but slightly higher
figures for some lines of the eastern
are the only fluctuations for some
time.
Fruits and Vegetables.
Apples-There has been no new de-
velopment in the local apple situation.
Berries-Kennewick and Hood River
stocks of Strawberries are dominating
the local market and jobbing at Sits
02.50. Local berries will probably be
coming to hand next week Gooseber-
ries are still holding at 75c@$1.25.
Other Fruits-There has been no
change in this division as to prices.
Med. Sweets and Valencia oranges are
now in the market and jobbing at
1925 for the former and $3.50 for the
latter.
Potatoes-Old spuds are ruling a lit
tie firmer and are quoted this week at
10000, while new stocks are a little
off at $3@3.50.
Other egetables-Green onions and
radishes are easier at 25c, while dry
onions are firmer at S3.75@4. Let
tuce is little easier at 5OQ75c. 9th
erwise there has been no change in
this division.
Wheat-The wheat market is still
characterized as being somewhat dull,
the demand being practically nil. Buy
ers are scarce and stocks held by
growers are very light. The season
for exporting is about over and what
ever remains is going to California.
Conditions for the new crops in the
Inland Empire are well above the
usual, and supplied as they are with
J an abundance of moisture the outlook
is extremely encouraging.