Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
LOCAL COTTON TRADE
is SATISFACTORY
wool Prices Advancing - Tex
I'll Industries in Good Shape.
Iron and Steel Active

n.,dittons in the local cotton and cot
A., yarn trade are reported as very sat
,sfoc;ory. o say r. G. Dun & Co. Dealers
lort q good volume of business, prices
Lep so Grr and satisfactory and good
az sIs,,,s prevails generally. The wool
nt,et is quiet but firm The demand
~ .,oatIv for fine and medium wools; the
..ns are gradually advancing. Buy
jos been less active during the last
sor lns ewing to the strong views of those
W. ore holding wool. The textile in
s,s,rIes in this city appear to be In eN-
se,tent shape as far as orders are con-
sernsd but manufacturing Is being ham
aS owing to the continued lack of
pr,per dyestufHs
,,,rusao oturers Of shirtwaists and
..asses stete there ,s somewhat of lull
,n business at present; the season has
S.,n late but satisfactory, and they are
,aokinr forward to a large spring and
syn,nner trade Trade is generally quiet
sr,onp the cloak and suit manufacturers.
Retalers Of mems and women's FURNISH
tnss and the department stores are In
.ns bsisht of their Christmas business.
snA A. is stated business shows an in
sso,se There Is but little change In busi-
seas conditions among wholesalers of dry
goods, etc.
BUSINESS In the iron and steel trade con-
,,n,es very active and In some cases pro-
ducers are refusing to accept further or
asrs especially for extended delivery.
congestion of export business has De-
came a prominent feature of the situa-
zion. and shortage of cars Is a handicap.
pig iron ls active and the tendency Of
nr,ces Ia upward, particularly for early
del,vary The demand for finished ma
tsrIal is brisk and mills are operating
IN full capacity, with export business a
nronninent factor. Locomotive builders and
shipbui1ding plants are well employed and
s,rtIctural material Is also firm.
There seems to be better feeling in
the hardware line at this time, Those
consulted report a larger volume OF busi-
ness being transacted at this time, as
comnared with corresponding period
Inst year comparison of prices shows
chat they are gradually reaching n higher
roint than heretofore, with prospects of
going even higher after the first of the
sear. Purchasers apparently have more
confidence and are making preparations
for n larger business next year. 1t is
stated that collections show Improvement,
although only very small.
The electrical trade reports good vol
ume of business in holiday speclalties and
brisk inquiry Is noted along these lines.
with prices firm. a fair volume of bust
ness is also noted in household special
ties, and some building operation work is
still under way causing reasonable vol
ume of business in that line. Prices are
generally reported firm and collections
fair, The stove trade is reported well en-
ployed in staple goods and considerable
business Is also noted in supplementary
heating apparatus. Jobbers and retailers
are busy and foundries are operating at
about 60 to 70 per cent. capacity. Prices
are firm and collections fair.
The leather market is active and prices
high. Glazed kid manufacturers report
an active market, with prices for all
grades steadily increasing. Raw material
is in great demand and no surplus on
hand. Shoe dealers report an active
trade, due to weather conditions. and
large sale of rubber footwear is re-
ported.
The millinery trade is normal for this
period and dealers report favorable orders
for spring delivery. There is no change
TO note in the condition of the cement
market. Manufacturers report that the
past season has been fairly good, and
while there was for time an inclination
10 cut prices, lately there has been a
slight increase
The chemical market is fairly active:
fair amount of business is being done,
although buying is principally in small
lots for immediate needs The situation
In dye stufrs remains unchanged; no for
egn dyes are coming into the market;
stocks are low and prices high.
The paper market shows some improve
ment, manufacturers and jobbers report
Ing steady increase in volume of sales,
although very few large orders are being
placed. Prices, as u rule, are well main
tanned
The trade in domestic leaf tobacco dur
Ing the past week has been moderate, n
few good sales reporcu ana a number
OF Inquiries made for good grades of
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