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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-15

navels are going at S2.25@2.50 with
comparative freedom. Pears are a
little weaker at SIPS per box, and
grapes are quoting at $3.75 per key.
Potatoes-The spud market still
continues rather firm, with local hold
ing up to s5c and Yakimas at $1.10.
Sweets are trifle easier at 1925 per
cwt. There has been very little
other egetables-Recent arrivals
of green onions and radishes are quot
ed at an advance in price at 35c per
dozen. Cabbage and cauliflower are
little firmer, the former quoting at
Sl.50 and the latter at $1.75. Califor-
mia lettuce is also firmer at 75c Gel
cry is up 10c at s5c and green peppers
at l0c per pound are stronger Brus-
sells sprouts, artichokes and casaba
are out of the market and parsley is
to be had at 45c.
Wheat-The movement from the
country was lighter but there was a
demand for all and sometimes for
some grades of wheat it was active
The tendency of prices showed well
sustained market most of the time
with more or less of appreciation in
values during the week, with figures
running at about or above those of the
earlier part of the week at the end
1t was noticeable that heavy selling
for future delivery was carefully
guarded, the sentiment being that tor
| figures of the markets for this crop
are not yet reached. OF course it is
realized that values are running along
.,t h snh hnf cit
ton is of a character, intimating that
foodstuffs will not run low while pres
ent foreign disturbances continue
When the change may come seems to
be purely matter of mental specula-
ton as present indications do not JUS
tify conclusions well founded. Prices
at the moment are $1.25la for blue.
stem, Sl.231h for club and $11715 for
red Russian.
Flour-Flour trade is quiet and the
market is without feature. Indiffer-
ence of buyers is expected just at this
season of the year, but the strong tone
of the wheat market made little bet
ter trade than expected. Buyers were
mainly behind the market during the
advance, but where the mills were
willing to protect old quotations they
were able to pick up some orders.
Feed-Nothing new developed in the
feed market last week. A good mixed
car trade prevails and mills are get
ting firm prices for their offerings in
that way. While there has been a
slight Improvement in the demand for
straight car lots during the past few
days, at the same time the sales are
moderate and the market featureless
Very few cars are wanted for prompt
or quick shipment, and the bids on
deferred are still too far out of line
to consider. These bids continue at a
low level for midwinter delivery, and
the mills say they have no incentive
to make commitments while other
feeds are acting strong and hold in
good demand.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-15
General Trade Conditions.

Bradstreet's says. Inventory TAX
ing is the rule, and therefore move
ments in the more important indus
trial and commercial channels are
slow. but the most significant fact is
that practically all lines and sections,
save the south, look for improvement
after January gradual, perhaps, at
first. but expanding as the season for
spring buying approaches. At the
moment, however, distribution is
mainly from retail purveyors, by
whom sacrifice sales are being pushed
with negatively favorable results at
most centers, the range being from
poor in the south to active in the
west. where the full force of remun
erative prices for wheat is expert
enced. tbs noteworthy that reports
from some points indicate that Christ
mas trade was better than antici
pated. but in general such returns, es
pecially from industrial centers, dis
close that buying was limited in con
sonance with lack of steady employ
ment.
Wheat exports for the week were
7.4OO 1882 bushels. against 5,S01,41
bushels last year.
Business failures in the United
States for the week were 81, com
pared with S65 last year; in Canada
6s. compared with As last year.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-15
TAKING CARE BY-PRODUCTS
ONE IMPORTANT QUESTION

There is a concerted movement
among the fruit growing interests of
the Pacific Northwest, looking to the
establishment of canning and preserv-
ing plants, for the purpose of taking
care of the horticultural products of
this section that cannot be marketed
at a profit direct from the orchard. ~
by-products committee, representing
the leading organizations of fruit-grow.
ers is carefully canvassing the situa-
ton, and already steps have been ia
ken for the organization of a number
of new companies to start operations
before the maturing of next seasons
crop.
The elimination of the element of
waste is the real factor that represents
profit in the operation of many lines
of industry. The great packing houses
make millionaires of their stockhold-
ers, while the country butcher fails to
exc out an existence, because the for
mer converts into marketable products
these portions of the animals handled
which the latter has to dispose of at
loss. The eradication of waste is en-
gaging the largest measure of atten-
ton of business experts in the distrib-
uptive field and it is certainly a time
ly departure that it should be extend
ed to the farm, where there is offered
the widest possible field for applica-
ton. 1t is estimated that nearly 5000
cars of fruit in the Pacific Northwest
is annually allowed to rot, represent
ing an economic loss that stands for
the difference between a comfortable
surplus for the grower and unremuner-
alive labor and Improbable invest
ment. 1t is not alone important to the
agricultural community, but to the
merchant and consumer that this
leak be stopped, and the success of
the present movement should be en-
couraged, so far as possible.
Washington fruit-growing interests
are already extensive. There are
manifold opportunities for expansion
In the report of the commissioner OF
horticulture for 1913 it is shown that
Tic tOtdl VI Cudiu al eds VI lnC oidlC
were 266,S5 acres, with an additional
$500 acres devoted to the cultivation
of berries and small fruits. Since that
time, it is indicated from nursery sales
that 1919, 432 fruit-bearing trees have
been set out in the state, together with
1,138,694 strawberry, 1852 rasp
berry, 56,643 blackberry, and s6,9l4
plants of other berry species, indicat
ing the rate of growth of this interest
There are now about 25 canneries
in the state, with a number of evapor
ating works, Clarke county having
257 prune drying plants, moderate
/ complement of cider, pickle and other
factories, and the proposition is to in
crease this list comprehensively, and
under conditions where operation will
be along profitable and intelligent
lines. The influence of such an in
dustry, in saving perishable products
is shown by the report of the two can
neries operated in the Puyallup val
ley, the leading packing center for las
! year. These two concerns handled 1,
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-15

297, 1872 pounds of raspberries, $780,
1875 pounds of blackberries, 692,514
pounds of strawberries, 1866 pounds
apples, 21,170 pounds plums, 6,01s
pounds cherries, 5.007 pounds cur
rants, 27,212 pounds cabbage and 24,-
964 pounds squash. By providing the
market for this surplus they were an
appreciate factor in making this sec
ton the most prosperous fruit grow
ing district in the Pacific Northwest.
The canning industry is destined to
become an important interest. 1t is
the assurance of permanence and
profit to Washington fruit-growing.
but it must be handled with intelli-
gence, based on practical experience,
in order to become established on per-
manent and comprehensive lines, and
the educational work undertaken is
advantageous in promoting that end.
The work of the Northwest By-Prod-
ucts committee is being directed by
the prosecution of an aggressive cam
paign for the establishment of Gamer
les and factories for the utilization of
that portion of the crop which is at
present unmarketable, and it is ex-
pected that, as a result this interest
will receive a powerful stimulus The
by-products conference was given es-
pecial impetus when it was pointed
out that about 40 or so per cent of
the apple crop of this state now goes
to waste on the ground, or from 1000
to 5000 carloads. There are now 500,-
600 acres planted to apples in the four
northwest states, or 100000 trees,
which is one-sixth of the apple trees
in the country, represents an invest
ment of 50,000,000, as against the
$500, 100000 invested by the lumber in
dustry in the same territory. This
year there will be about $4,000 car
loads of apples shipped from the north
west. In three years, with the new
plan in operation, it is thought the out
put can be $4,000 cars. The 1914
yield will represent to the northwest
in money from SS,400,O00 to $l0,600,-
600.
Nine delegates to the meeting of the
northwest by-products committee in
Seattle January % were chosen at a
meeting of 800 growers at North Yak
ina, recently. The men chosen repre-
sent Independents and three leading
Yakima valley marketing organiza-
tons.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-15
THE SPOKANE MARKET.

1t is an encouraging feature of the
situation that all lines of business is
looking forward to the opening year
with confidence and optimism. There
has been no serious impairment to the
basic elements which make for activ-
ity and prosperity. This country is
receiving orders for many new lines
of stuff for shipment to Europe that
will serve to impart stimulus to
manufacturing operations. There is a
tendency to inaugurate and prosecute
improvements that have been long
held in allegiance. There are advices
of the placing of several thousand
men at work in logging camps
throughout the Pacific Northwest
where operations have been seriously
restricted for several months. Many
mill concerns are arranging to in
crease forces in order to care for the
requirements of the spring trade. The
railroads are coming into the market
for lumber and construction materials
There has been an enlarged demand
from Europe for lumber, and, with the
general improvement in this direc
ton, there is no handicap apparent tc
the starting of a movement looking tC
increased distribution of merchandise
upon a representative scale.
Butter-With the moderation of the
weather the decrease in the milk sup
ply has been checked somewhat, anC
while prices continue steady at $40
SIC, the supply is well up to require
ments.
Eggs-The milder weather ha:
served to stimulate receipt of eggs
and the market is once more on the
down grade. Local jobbing figures
were reduced $10.50@11.50 during the
week, and will probably be still lowel
before the close.
Dressed Meats-Slight improvement
is indicated in the outlook for en-
larged out-of-door activities in mills
and camps, but conditions are holding
unchanged, with prices on the same
basis as for several weeks.
Poultry-Since the holidays TIL
poultry market has stiffened up
trifie due to the cleaning up of stock
and the restricted receipts. Quota
tons at the moment are 12c liv'
weight to the producers with dresse'
! figures. a few cents higher.
Cured Meats-The local product
are holding steady with supple
abundant while eastern stock ha
shown some slight changes during tn
week. Hams are off 15c and bacon i
down to cents.
Apples-The surplus Of apples con
tinues to be a feature of the situation
and prices hold at about $1.25 70
fancy stock with the usual wide rang
in quality and price down to soc.
Other Frrits-Lemons are a it'll
easier at $3.50 for fancy and 81 70
choice. Oranges are commanding
steadily increasing favor, and fame,
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-15
TRYNEW LABOR PLAN
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ESTAB-
LIsHEs BUREAU TO SUPPLY
JOBS TO WORKERS.
ALL SECTIONS ARE INCLUDED
Postal and Agricultural to Cooperate
With Labor Department to Bring
JobIess and ManIess Together
Everything Ready.

Washington-A national employ
nent bureau, reaching into every sec
ton of the United States, will be put
in operation by the department OF
labor this week, carrying out the sug-
gestion of President Wilson in the
indianapolis speech January 8. for "a
systematic method of helping the
working men of America"
Preliminary work for the bureau has
been completed, says Commissioners
Caminetti of the immigration bureau,
and instructions sent to the thousands
of postmasters and rural mail carriers
throughout the country and to nearly
100000 field agents of the department
of agriculture, who will cooperate with
the labor department to help the job
less. man and the manless job together.
All agents of the immigration bureau
also will participate in the huge task.
Mr.. Caminetti said. The blanks and
reports for their use already have been
printed and will be forwarded without
delay.
The General Plan.
The general plan Oh the enpiOy lheht
bureau was outlined by Mr.. Caminettl
as follows:
Notices win be posted in all post
offices announcing that applications
for work or workers will be received
by the postmaster, who Will be sup
piled with forms to be filled out and
forwarded to the labor department
agent in charge of the zone in which
the office is located. The distriDu-
ton branch of the immigration service
will handle this part of the work, and
to Il also will go the reports OF the
department of agriculture agents as TO
sections where help-is needed in har-
vesting or other work.
applicants will then be informed
of the place where they can obtain
work of the kind they seek and at the
nearest point to them, the postal
service acting as the distributing ana
collection agency for applications and
replies throughout the transactions.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-15
INDUSTRY AND IMPROVEMENT.

The total taxable value of all prop
erty in Montana last year was $412,-
361, 91O; in 1913 it was $685., PIT, an
increase of 500, 454, 642 in 1914.
The salmon pack of 1914 for Alaska.
Puget Sound, British Columbia and
the Columbia and other northwestern
rivers is estimated at $4,000 cases
The Alaska pack is the largest on rec
ord, 100000 cases.
E. E. Staub, who has been promot
ing a plan to convert the Panhandle
brewery building at Occur d'Alene
Idaho, into a paper mill, it is an
nounced has withdrawn his PROPOSE
ton and will confine his efforts to the
enterprise at Libby, Mont.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-15
MARKET REPORT

Wheat-No. 2 red, S1.33% al .365s {:
No. hard, S1.32% @1.36M.
Timothy--S6@7.5
Clover-S12.5 0@15.
Corn-No. 2 yellow. es1k @7oc; No
3 yellow, 6s1a@69Ac.
Rye-No. 2, $1.13.
Barley-66@77c
Hogs-Bulk. S7.15@7.30 lighte $685.
@7.321a; mixed, s7.05@7.35; heavy
s7@7.35; rough, s7@71o; pigs, $3.50
@7.25.
Cattle-Steady. Native steers, $3.50
@9.6O; western, $4.s0@7.50; cows and
heifers, $2.s5@7.9o;- calves, S7.75G
1880.
Sheep-Sheep, s5.so@6.75; year
lings, $6.90@7.s5; lambs, $6.75@s.s5.
Butter lower; creamery, FAC to 1914
@3sc.
Eggs-Unchanged.
New York.
Spot cotton quiet; middling uplands
5000; sales 700.
Raw sugar firm. Molasses, 3.2Sc;
centrifugal, 4.04c. Refined steady.
Spot coffee steady; Rio No. z, 711c;
Santos NO. 4, Use.
San Francisco.
Butter, fancy creamery, 241sc; sec
onds, 24c.
Eggs-Fancy ranch, soc; pullets
2sc.
Wheat-Shipping $2.25@2.3O.
Barley-Feed, $1.40@1.45; shipping
and brewing, $1.40@1.50.
Oats-Red feed, $1.30@1.45; do seed
$1.50@1.55; white, $1.65@1.70.
Millstuffs-Rolled barley, $29.50@
1880; bran, s29.5O@5o.5o; shorts, $40
OBI.
Wheat-The firm undertone of the
wheat market still maintains. With
the gradual diminution in supplies and
the sustained foreign demand, the con
tinued tendency in the export market
is towards hardening in values and
while there have been no radical
changes for the week, instances are
noted of higher offers than the figures
quoted, which place bluestem up to
$1.32, with club at $1.27@1.30. Two
vessels have arrived for cargo within
the week, and continued dispatch is
being given, though few new engage
ments are now being made for future
loading.
The movement of the seasons crop
has been we'll above normal. Up to
the turn of the year there had been
received at tidewater ports an aggre
gate of 1860 cars, or approximately
2s,500,000 bushels, though the move
ment for December was not heavy par
ticularly to Puget Sound ports, Ia
coma receiving but 622 cars and Seat
tie 507 cars for the month.
Flour-There is continued quiet in
the export situation, with number OF
mills practically shut down and not
much new business being booked
either for Europe or the Orient. Some
local patents have been advanced 20C
during the week to $685. jobbing, while
others are still selling at the former
figure, though the general position is
one of strength and must go higher
if present conditions continue.
Feed-Aside from feed wheat, which
has again advanced to $41@42 pei
ton, grain is unchanged, but millfeet
has advanced 81, bran going to So
and shorts to $29 per ton. Hay il
unchanged but firm.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-15
PROGRESSOF EHEWAR

Turkey denies that the Russians re
Gently inflicted a severe defeat on her
forces at Sari Kamysh
The situation in Russian Poland is
virtually at a standstill except in the
extreme south, where the Russians
have been attempting to force a cross
ing of the Nida river.
Geneva, Switzerland, hears that in
fluential Bohemians' have asked the
Austrian emperor for more energetic
measures TO protect Bohemia from the
invasion of the Russians.
Most of the fighting in the western
arena has centered in the region oil
Siossons, where the Germans have de
livered a violent bombardment and
inaugurated a strong attack.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-15
BLAME Hles-uPs FOR WRECK
Vanderbilt, Belmont and Shonts Must
Face Grand Jury.

VanderbIIt, Belmont and ohonts Wust
Face Grand Jury.
New York.-Theodore p. Shonts,
president of the lnterborough Rapid
Transit company, which operates the
subway and elevated lines of New
York city, together with the officers
and directors of the corporation, in
Guiding August Belmont and Cornelius
Vanderbilt, are accused of culpable
negligence in a verdict returned re
Gently by a coroner's jury sitting in
the inquest of a wreck on the Sixth
avenue elevated line in December last
in which two men were killed.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-15
Spokane Banks Consolidate.

Consolidation of the Exchange Ma
tional bank and the National Bank of
Commerce was ratified by the stock
holders of the institutions Jan. IL.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-09
Perfumes.

Perfumes are always in wide de-
mand at holiday time, and this is the
time that quality should be insisted
upon. We have an immense stock
of perfumes and it includes the fin
est orders of the best perfumers.
We have fine goods in bulk and
in bottles. We have perfumes in
all sorts of fancy packages. Also
have dainty bottles and atomizers
whichw can fill with bulk perfume.
If you want Sachet Powders, Col
ogne, Toilet waters, etc, you will
find them in abundance here.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-09
Gifts for Men.

Cigars, pipes, smoking sets,
pocket books, lather brushes, razor
strops, safety razors, cigar cases,
shaving mugs, ash trays, playing
cards, travelling cases, clothes
brushes, hat brushes, etc.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-09
Cameras.

You must not overlook cameras.
This is a gift that is apt to be pleas
ing to people of all ages, and is sure
to please the young.
We have fine line of the best
cameras made and if you wish to get
one make sure of it by buying at
once. Prices from 81 90 to $4,000.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-09
Choice Candies.

You will want confectionery and
it is fitting that you have something
extra good. Liggett's Chocolates
and Bon Bons in packages all sizes.
Also cheaper, but equally pure,
candies for those who wish them.
Those who want fine gift boxes
of confectionery should order now.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-09
Books.

The one present that comes near
est to being universally desired.
Our stock contains books suitable
for every age, class and condition.
1t includes all the latest editions of
all standard authors, besides large
variety of juvenile and gift books.
We sell for less than publishers
prices whenever possible.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-09
Gifts for Ladies.

Hand Bags, Pocket Books, Sta
tiorery, Hand Brushes, Toilet Sets,
Toilet Articles, Confectionery, Jap
anese Goods, Brass Novelties. Mir
rors, Perfumes, Manicure Sets, Car
wing Sets, Toilet waters, Fountain
Pens (Conklin line), Card Cases,
Casseroles, Percolators, etc.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-09
Toilet Goods.

In buying toilet articles for gift
purposes one wants to make sure of
the latest styles.
Our line includes Bristle Goods
of all descriptions-Hair Brushes,
Military Brushes, Cloth Brushes,
Nail Brushes, beautiful Comb and
Brush Sets, Mirrors, Travelling
Cases, etc. You are sure to find
here everything in this line at any
price you wish to pay.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-09
Stationery.

We have many beautiful and use
full gifts in this line. Fancy Box
Papers with holly decorations for
the holidays. Paper Weights, Gold
Pens, Calendars, etc.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-09
Ladies' Hand Bags.

An entirely new stock of this sea-
sons goods. Whatever you select
here will be right and the style.
Our assortment includes bags in all
the most desirable feathers.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-09
Toys.

Toys.
Bring in the little folks to see the
toys before the final rush begins.
We have all the devices that the
best American and foreign toy
makers have been able to conjure
up during the last year. Also sleds,
go-carts, Wag CONS, automobiles,
rocking horses, etc.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-09
Cut Glass.

When you buy cut glass you want
the finest. This article differs like
everything else. Superb specimens
from the best makers. Prices are
reasonable, as those posted on cut
glass will recognize.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-09
Brushes.

We are showing a wide variety
at bristle goods. The line includes
hair, military, clothes, flesh, hat
brushes, etc., in splendid assort-
ment. All these goods are we'll put
together and will give splendid SER
vice. Our line of hair brushes is
particularly fine one and represents
all the newest styles backs.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-09
Silverware.

Silverware includes so many items
and affords so wide rangeof prices
that it never should be left out of
your calculations in making up your
list of holiday gifts.
Also consider our line of silver
novelties.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-09
Dolls.

Don't disappoint the little girls
of the family. Each will expect
new doll this Christmas, and the
place to buy them is right here.
We have them dressed and un-
dressed. Some with beautiful cos
TUNES with right up-to-date styles
and mate rials. Kid dolls, rubber
dolls, celluloid dolls, china dolls,
rag dolls, teddy bears, etc. Prices
Csc to $500.