Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-06-04
THE SPOKANE MARKET.

The business situation is about the
same, generally speaking, as at last
writing.
Butter-There has been no change
in the local butter situation within the
week, and supplies are adequate for
all requirements, at figures that have
prevailed for the past several weeks.
Eggs-The situation in the egg mar
ket holds at about the same status as
for some time past, there being no
change as to prices and not much in
the way of distribution.
Poultry-The market still holds at
the same level as for the past couple
of weeks, with liberal receipts and de-
mands only fair.
Dressed Meats-There has been no
change as to prices in this division,
but pork is still in a very firm po-
sition, while mutton is about due for
a reaction, owing to the close of the
shearing season, causing increased re-
ceipts.
Cured Meats-The market is holding
firm at previous quotations, but with
indications of no change for some time
to come. Lard is also steady at 11kc
for local and 11a4 for eastern.
Apples-As far as the jobbing end
of the business is concerned, the local
apple business is about over, though
there are few to be had at retail.
Other .Fruits-Lemons are a little
easier this week, the figures being 81
OATS for fancy and $4,000 for
choice. Naval oranges are a little
firmer, at $4,000, and Valencias are
now in market and jobbing at $500
3.75. Strawberries have declined soc
and are quoted at So per crate. Pie
cherries are little weaker and are
offered at $1.25 per crate.
Potatoes-Old spuds have firmed up
some during the past week and are
now quoted at range of $1.5O@1.75.
New stocks are getting more plentiful,
and the figure has been marked down
to &C per pound.
Other Vegetables-Bermuda onions
are little easier this week and are
quoted at $1.75@2. Bunch beets and
carrots are off 1Oc at 30c per dozen,
and rhubarb is little firmer at &c.
Asparagus and cucumbers have firmed
up some, the former quoting at SC per
pound and the latter at $101.25 per
box. Peas and beans are getting more
plentiful, and are of &c for the for
mer at SC, and 2hc for the latter at
12hc. Tomatoes are also a little
easier at SIS per crate.
The wheat trade OF the past week
has been light, owing to the limited
offerings. Stocks are getting smaller,
owing to the heavy shipments east
by rail. Sentiment on wheat is decid-
eddy bearish. The most excellent crop
prospects, following daily showers
throughout the country, while the
news covering the crop outlook has
been the most flattering, it is now
time to take into consideration the
less satisfactory climatic conditions
that have developed in the last week
or two. The week has seen a most
emphatic shift of speculative senti-
ment and corresponding growth of
the short account. While 1t is true
that new crop futures can be consid-
cred high and that is the basis for
the prevailing bearishness, the other
factors in the market, factors that can
be very potent, are being entirely ig-
nored. There has been no sudden
change in the statistical situation of
wheat supplies. Stocks are abnor.
mally light, even had we raised a
moderate crop, let alone record
breaking yield, and will be further
sharply reduced before fresh supplies
are available. In fact, as far as old
stocks are considered, the country is
still on the way to practical exhaus-
ton.
Flour-The flour trade has shown
no marked improvement during the
past week or 10 days and very few
mills continue to run on part time.
Orders are coming in from time to
time, but there is still tendency to
hold back" as some millers say.
Weather conditions continue to re-
main good, according to reports. There
is a feeling that trade is going to i'm
prove, but when is a matter Of specu-
lation. There is belief among some