Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-02-12
THE SPOKANE MARKET.

THE SPOKANE MARKET.
Business conditions continue to i'm
prove, though slowly. Owing to the |
fact that it has been definitely estab-
lished that the sea lanes are again
open for shipments of cotton to Ger
many, the feeling throughout the
south is considerably better and there
are signs of gradual resumption of
normal business conditions in that
section
1t is quite probable that the annual
estimate of the department of agricul-
ture, showing an increase of nearly
100000 hogs on the farms of the
country over the number disclosed in
last years report at this time, may re-
suit in break in hams and bacon
shortly, but this is rather a remote
possibility when all of the factors in
the situation are considered.
Butter-The local butter market is
still ruling firm at previous quota
tions of 31Q35c.
Eggs-Local fresh stocks are be-
coming more plentiful but the quota
tions are still holding at $4,000 to
the producers and S9.50@10 whole
sale. On storage stuff the market is
a little weaker the figures being sra
$50
Poultry-The rapid rise in the price
of wheat has hit the poultry raisers
where they live with the result that
the market is full up with stocks,
which in turn has caused a drop in
quotations. The figures as given are
10c for hens and chickens, live
weight to the producers and SC for
ROSTERS Wholesale figures are
about &c above these.
Cured Meats-A slight easing off in
the figures on local cured meats is
noted this week, B. r. shoulders being
lac, large hams 15c, bacon 6 to 8, zoe,
10 to 10, 19c, and IA to 10, 17c. Local
lard is also off Ac at 111sc.
Apples-The movement in the local
apple market has been on about the
same level the past week that has
characterized the situation for some
time past with no material changes in
prices.
Other Fruits--All other lines of
fruits are holding firm at former fig
ures with the exception of bananas,
which are quoted at 4s4c per pound.
The movement of fruits has been good
all along the line.
Potatoes-The spud deal is still
practically on the rocks, but reports
this week of large amounts of frozen
stocks in the hands of the growers
may have tendency to cause firmer
feeling shortly. Sweets remain at
$3.50. There was less stability to the
spud market at Chicago this week and
conditions were somewhat easier ow-
ing to lighter demands. Sales were
made mainly at 3S@42c.
Other Vegetables-Local cabbage is
a little firmer at So per cwt. and cauli-
flower has taken a slightly wider mar
gin in quotations, the range being
$1.75@2. Parsley is off sc to 40c
Otherwise there has been no change
of note.
| Wheat-The general tendency in
the wheat markets during the past
week was to higher prices. In fact
all grains were marked up. 1t can be
said without the international market
these prices could not be maintained
1t is this market that is the basis OF
the higher prices in wheat. Whatever
hardening of values there has been
this week is the result of nothing but
the revival of the export demand on 9
liberal scale. The absorption of wheat
by foreigners is something that can
not be ignored. The trade so gener
ally bearish and so decidedly skeptica
in regard to the volume of actual ex
port business being done, had to face
twenty-odd cent adcance in bluesten
and club since the first of January
which was based on nothing but {
strong supply and demand situation
Quotations at the moment are $1.41H
for bluestem, $1.3s1h for club ant
$1.301a for red Russian.
Flour-Trade in -four during tn,
week was even smaller than durin,
the preceding week and conditions ar
very unsatisfactory for the millers be
cause of the high prices. Buyer
seem to be Indifferent. The nortl
coast flour trade has no particular fea
ture and is more normal than recently
: The furry of export inquiries is over
lack of ocean room putting a Quietu
temporarily on recent activity. Tn
domestic trade is steady, but restrict
ed to comparatively small orders 70
quick shipment. An advance of 25
per barrel on local flour is noted thi
week, making the figures 1878 70
firsts and $3.50 for seconds.
Feed-Most all feed prices hav
been boosted during the week, quota
tons being, bran $50, bran and short
1872, shorts $50, feed wheat $4s, barle
$50, rolled barley $37, oats 500, stear
rolled oats $40, corn s3s and cracke
corn $40.