Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-03-26
THE SPOKANE MARKET.

lIduc ndo inohC ihOhtAo bO iAhPAO'S
ment within the week, although there
are still varied reports from different
branches of distribution, as well as
from different sections of tributary ter
ritory. In some lines there is indicated
a moderate increase, as compared with
the same date a year ago, yet expan-
sion has not become general. The in
dications 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
to 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-
tions price changes are of nominal i'm
port. Conditions governing the dairy
produce situation are unchanged, al
though low prices have been a 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., 3O@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, 5000
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 nc
marked change in the market
Apples-Apple market is quiet
With the keen edge of demands worn
off, the present prices appear to be
around the top, strictly fancy com
handing up to SIPS, with cooking ap
pies holding at soc.
Potatoes-Spuds are still quoting a
75c for home grown and $1.10 for Yak
imas, with growers rather disappoint
ed in not realizing expectations o
higher prices with the advancing sea
son.
Other Vegetables-Green onions ar
off at Csc, as is also radishes at 35c
Local cabbage is ruling at previou
figures while the California product i
easier at $2.25 per cwt. California lei
tuce is also off at COO per dozen an,
rhubarb is now quoting at 7Q8c. New
> stuff in market is asparagus at 15Q
1Sc, peas at 18c, hot house cucun
bers at $4,000, and spinach at &C.
Wheat-The best demand for whea
was in May delivery. Buyers wer
willing to trade at fair prices, and an
extra asked prices were tabooed an
no sales contaminated. The expor
demand, however, was better, an
l quite a lot of bluestem and red whea
was taken for foreign shipments. TIL
movement from the country is igh
holders asking more money than tn
same is worth. The market is on a
? export basis. Coast mills are not i
r the market for any wheat, but som
t country mills are buying bluestem an
I club. Country warehouses are becon
/ ing bare of stock, and in the next
D days there will be little left in tn
e interior.
Feed-A slight improvement in tn
a feed market is apparent. Fresh order
l were not very liberal.