Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-03-26
THE SPOKANE z

Trade has made moderate improve
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
q 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 r being put to work in
the prosecution Of these kindred inter
ests, and a number Of Industries have
been started up, following a 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-
lions 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 lb., 30@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, $500.
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 M~eats-There has been no
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
manding up to SLIPS, with cooking ap-
pies holding at soc.
Potatoes-Spuds are still quoting at
75c for home grown and $1.10 for Yak
imas, with growers rather disappoint-
ed in not realizing expectations OF
higher prices with the advancing sea-
son.
Other Vegetables-Green onions are
off at Csc, as is also radishes at 35c.
Local cabbage is ruling at previous
figures while the California product is
easier at 1925 per cwt. California let.
tuce is also off at COO per dozen and
rhubarb is now quoting at 708c. New
stuff in market is asparagus at $50
1Sc, peas at 1Sc, hot house cucum'
bers at $1.50@2, and spinach at &C.
Wheat-The best demand for wheat
was In May delivery. Buyers were
willing to trade at fair prices, and any
extra asked prices were tabooed and
no sales contaminated. The export
demand, however, was better, and
quite a lot of bluestem and red wheat
was taken for foreign shipments. The
movement from the country is light
holders asking more money than the
same is worth. The market is on ar
export basis. Coast mills are not in
the market for any wheat, but some
country mills are buying bluestem and
club. Country warehouses are becom
ing bare of stock, and in the next 81
days there will be little left in the
interior.
Feed-A slight improvement in the
feed market is apparent. Fresh orders
were not very liberal.