Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-30
THIS SPOKANE MARKET,

In the unusual condition of affairs
prevailing it is not possible to &C
curately gauge the general situation
through the mediums which ordinari-
ly reflect business activity or depres-
Ion. nor to foretell possible develop
ments, where the elements of uncer-
tainty are constantly obtruding them
selves, but the outlook for continued
betterment seems rather more as
sured than at any time since the out
break of the European war.
There is now very little question
that the country will harvest well
above normal crop. The wheat
yield is being secured and is gener-
ally meeting the expectations based
upon the estimate of a $4,000, 900
crop. In some sections of the In
land Empire the grain has not ma
tured as well as could be expected,
but commercial estimates Indicate
that Washington will pass the 40,-
100000 bushel point, If it does not
approach the government estimate
of 52,000,000 bushels. Harvest is now
in progress in most of the earlier
sections of the state, and the move
ment to tidewater will be rather
earlier than usual, although it will
be another month before the export
season opens.
Provisions.
Butter-The butter market is hold.
ing firm, with stocks moving we'll and
receipts stocking off as the mill sup.
ply decreases. Washington creamery
is still jobbing at 27@30c, however.
Eggs-The upward trend in eggs
still continues, and the market is
firm at 81 2-3@25c, with further cur
tailment in receipts.
Cheese-Demand holds fair and the
market is steady, with triplest at 100
and brick ranging from 19c to zoe.
Dressed Meats-There has been nc
material change in prices. Demand
holds rather quiet with beef at 100
lie, mutton 12@13c and pork 1914
@15c.
Poultry-The price ON old hens has
advanced a little during the week
and quotations are lee live weight
with dressed figures 14@16c. Spring
ers and ROSTERS are holding firm al
previous quotations. Supplies are q
little better, but the demand is still
rather slack.
Lard and Cured Meats-Hams and
bacon are firm, without further ad
vances. Lard is easy, but has not
changed during the week.
| Hides and Wool-As to quotations
/ the figures are the same as for some
time past, but the wool market is in
clined to be weaker and hides are ar
average run.
Fruits and Vegetables.
Berries-Red raspberries are a lit
tie easier at 1880 1.50, and black
caps are cleaning up at SIPS. Dew
and blackberries are holding at $1.2'
! @1.5O, while logan berries are firm
at $3.50. Currants are about out o
the market, and what is left is job
bling at $1.25.
Other Fruits-The first car of Cali
fornia Crawford peaches will arriv'
in this market today and be offeret
to the trade at s0@S5c. Other peache
are quoted at 60@75c. Apricots ar,
a little firmer at 10000, as are ais,
cantaloupes at $2.50@3. Cherries ar
practically out, quoting nominal
while apples are getting more plen
tiful and quoting at 75c@$1.50 pc
box. Choice lemons are a little firm
err at $4.50@4.75, while the fame,
grade holds firm at $3.50. Watermel
ons are firmer at &c per pound.
i Potatoes-Spuds are holding stead
at $3.50 for California variety, Will
locals are $1.25. No Improvement i
noted in the spud situation in Ne,
York, with receipts large and price
lower. The general range is $1@1.2,
The market at Chicago is demora
lied, with prices at the lowest levt