White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1915-12-31
SPOKANE MARKET.

With the approach of the new year
there is a steady and definite stimula-
ton in the business affairs of the ma
ton. Optimistic reports are the rule
from every section and it seems fair!
ly we'll established that the year 1915
will show largely increased volume
of trade in all lines over last year.
The crop reports of many of the
states have been made public during
the past week and in practically every
instance have shown enormous in
creases over the past two years. An
exception is noted as to money value
of crops in the cotton states, the crop
of the staple this year being about
100000 bales less than 1914, but the
loss is made up in part through the
cultivation of other products.
The local wheat market has shown
some Improvement during the week,
and with the opening of transportation
facilities to the eastern seaboard, con-
siderable grain has been moved than
for several weeks past.
Butter-The market hnlls rather
firm at previous quotations. Of 3O@34c
for Washingts creamery and some
increase in demands is reported.
Eggs-The egg market holds at
about the same level as for several
weeks, with quotations strong at Sill
to the producers for fresh ranch and
SIP wholesale. Storage are moving
more freely at $S.50@9.
Fresh Meats-A slight strengthening
in beef this week has been reflected in
the quotations noted, with other lines
holding at about the same level. Prob
ably due to the holiday season, con-
siderable increase in demands has
been noted during the week.
Lard and Cured Meats-No further
change as to prices have occurred on
hog products since the slight reduc-
ton noted last week, but demands are
gradually broadening. Lard still main
tains the position it has held for some
time at 1o@1oRc.
Hides and Wool-The hide market
is IN a very unsatisfactory position,
and it is probable that a radical read
1ustment Of prices will take place I'M
less there is an Improvement in the
very near future. Wool still main
talns a very strong position, with
transaction OF only moderate proper
tons.
Apples-Not much change has been
noted in the local apple market dur
ing the week and prices are well main
tanned at former quotations.
Oranges-As the season advances
the quality of the oranges coming to
this market improves. Quotations for
the week are slightly lower, with
fancy quoting at $3.25@3.50 and choice
$3@3.25. Jap oranges are off Csc at
$1.75.
Other Fruits-The holiday trade al
most cleaned up the supply Of cram
berries in jobbers' hands and quota
ton on box supplies are little firmer
at $3.75@4.25, while in barrel lots the
figure remains the same as last week.
Grapes are about over, but no change
is noted in quotations.
Potatoes-The local spud market
holds at about the same level as last
week, with quotations at $1@1.15 for
the Irish variety, while sweets still
rule at $3.50 per cwt.
Other Vegetables Cauliflower is
easier at $3.50 per dozen, as is also
celery at 50@75c per dozen punches.
Dry onions are firmer at $1.25@1.5O
per cwt, while cabbage is a little
easier at $1@1.25. Hothouse lettuce
is firmer at 81 per box, and green pep
pers are easier at &c per pound. There