Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-03-26
THE SPOKANE MARKET.

Trade has made moderate improve
ment within the week, although there
are still varied reports from different
branches of distribution, as we'll as
from different sections of tributary ter
q moderate increase, as compared with
the same date year ago, yet expan-
sion has not become general. The in
locations of betterment are, however,
generally accepted as propitious, and
the undertone of confidence is well es-
tablished.
Enlarged demands are incident to
the starting up of activities incident to
the progress of the season. There has
been an increased call for provisions
and equipment from the mills and log
ging camps of the Pacific Northwest.
More men are being put to work in
the prosecution of these kindred inter-
ests, and a number of industries have
been started up, following protracted
suspension of operations.
Recovery is noted in the wheat mar
ket, though not to such an extent as
10 restore prices to the high level
reached at the top of the recent bulge,
and indicating quite forcibly that the
speculative features of the situation
are still prominent. In other direc-
tons price changes are of nominal i'm
port. Conditions governing the dairy
produce situation are unchanged, al
though low prices have been feature,
comparatively speaking.
Butter-The butter market is still
holding steady at 32@35c for Wash
Ington creamery. The favorable
weather has helped to stimulate milk
production and arrivals have been
rather more free, with fair demands.
Per h., 30@35c.
Eggs-The egg situation holds rath-
er unsatisfactory to both producers
and dealers. Receipts have been
above current requirements but the
market holds at former figures.
Per case, $500.
Poultry-There is no change in the
poultry market as to prices and re-
ceipts are adequate for demands.
Dressed Meats-Trade has shown
slight improvement during the past
week or two.
Cured Meats-There has been no
marked change in the market
Apples--Apple market is quiet.
With the keen edge Of demands worn
of, the present prices appear to be
around the top, strictly fancy com.
manding up to SIPS, with cooking ap'
pies holding at soc.
Potatoes-Spuds are still quoting at
75c for home grown and $1.1O for Yak
imas, with growers rather disappoint
ed In not realizing expectations OF
higher prices with the advancing sea
son.
Other Vegetables-Green onions are
OF at ESQ, as is also radishes at 35c
Local cabbage Is ruling at previous
figures while the California product II
easier at $2.25 per cwt. California let
tuce Is also off at coo per dozen and
rhubarb Is now quoting at 708c. New
stuff in market is asparagus at $50
1870, peas at 1sc, hot house cucum
bers at $4,000, and spinach at 4c.
Wheat-The best demand for whea
was in May delivery. Buyers were
willing to trade at fair prices, and an!
extra asked prices were tabooed ant
no sales contaminated. The expor
demand, however, was better, ant
quite a lot of bluestem and red whea
was taken for foreign shipments. Thu
movement from the country is light
holders asking more money than tn
same Is worth. The market is on al
export basis. Coast mills are not II
the market for any wheat, but som
country mills are buying bluestem an
club. Country warehouses are becon
ing bare of stock, and in the next 3
days there will be little left in tn
interior.
Feed-A slight improvement in tn
feed market is apparent. Fresh order
we're not very liberal.