Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 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
$1,000 900 hogs on the farms of the
country over the number disclosed i'm
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 31@35c.
Eggs-Local fresh stocks are De-
coming more plentiful but the quota
tons are still holding at $4,000 to-
the producers and $9.50@10 whole
sale. On storage stuff the market Is
little weaker the figures being $71
$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 drop In
quotations. The figures as given are
l0c for hens and chickens, live
weight to the producers and SC for
oetA IN1A 10
about Sc above these.
Cured Meats--A slight easing of ira
the figures on local cured meats il
noted this week, b. r. shoulders being
lac, large hams 15c, bacon to 8, zoe.
| 10 to 10, 19c, and IA to Is, tic. Local
lard is also OF Nc at 11hc.
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 ng-
ures with the exception Of bananas,
which are quoted at 434c per pound
The movement of fruits has been good
all along the line.
Potatoes-The spud deal is stil1
practically on the rocks, but reports
this week of large amounts Of frozen
stocks i'm 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 38@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 4oc.
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 a
liberal scale. The absorption of wheat
by foreigners is something that can
not be ignored. The trade so gener-
ally bearish and so decidedly skeptical
in regard to the volume of actual ex-
port business being done, had to face
/. a twenty-odd cent adcance in bluestem
and club since the first of January.
which was based on nothing but q
strong supply and demand situation
y Quotations at the moment are SLAM
for bluestem, $1.3sk for club and
$1.30k for red Russian.
Flour-Trade in -four during the
week was even smaller than during
the preceding week and conditions are
very unsatisfactory for the miIlers be
cause of the high prices. Buyers
seem to be Indifferent. The north
coast flour trade has no particular TEA
ture and is more normal than recently
The furry of export inquiries is over
lack of ocean room putting a quietus
temporarily on recent activity. Tha
domestic trade is steady, but restrict
ed to comparatively small orders fol
quick shipment. An advance OF 25s
per barrel on local -four is noted this
week, making the figures S6.75 10,
firsts and $3.50 for seconds.
Feed-Most all feed prices have
. been boosted during the week, quota
/ tons being, bran $50, bran and shortz
!. $32, shorts $50, feed wheat $4S, barley
$50, rolled barley SGT, oats $40, steam
rolled oats $40, corn $3e and cracked
lcorn $40.