White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-05-19
THE SPOKANE MARKET.

Advancing prices continue one Of
the striking elements in the situation,
and tend to impart an element Of I'M
certainty, while shortages continue to
develop in lines Of merchandise that
serve to prove embarrassing. The
conditions have served to stimulate
fall buying to considerable extent,
and both jobbing and retail stocks
are enlarged, in making provision
against possible shortages, and in an
ticipation of the inclination of con-
sumers to purchase with greater free
dom, and of better grade Of mer-
chandise.
Farm products have been moving
more freely, but at lower level of
prices, consequent upon the Stacking
off in foreign demands, and the in
clinations of many holders to get
from under before the close of the
season.
There has been less pronounced
development in the expansion in bust
ness during the past week or two
than during April, although better
ment over the conditions prevailing
year ago continue to be noticeable
feature Of the situation. The fact
The general resumption in indus
trial activities continues a feature Of
the situation. There has been no rad
ical developments in connection with
the lumber trade, but the mills are
still booking orders and the under
tone of the market is firm, while full
forces, with enlarged pay rolls, give
the situation an undertone Of opti-
mism and solidity.
Sugar-Two advances, one Of 10c
and one 15c, have been made since
last report. The undercurrent Is very
strong and the outlook seems to be
for higher prices. Jobbers' quota
tions to the retail trade are around
$S.75 for cane graduated sugar and
$3.50 for beet, although some jobbers
are reported to be selling below these
figures. The market has very firm
tone and buyers here in close touch
with the situation prophesy that 1t is
only a matter Of short time before
the market reaches a 10-cent level.
The big consuming period Of the year
will soon be upon us, and with the
resulting heavy demand, higher prices
seem inevitable. In spite of the strong
outlook and steadily advancing mar
ket, buying Is devoid Of the specula-
tive feature. Many jobbers are said
to have laid in fairly heavy supplies
at the lower prices ruling some time
ago, but stocks generally are not
large.
Provisions.
Butter-No further change as to
prices has been noted in the butter
market since the drop noted last
week, which was brought about by
the increase in production. The fig
ures still hold at 27@30c for Wash
ington creamery, and the market In.
clined to be weak.
Cheese-The situation is weaken.
ing with the expansion OF the output
and better offerings, and lower prices
are noted, ranging from 17kc to 26c.
Eggs-The market has flrmed up,
with the usual adjustment of the sea
son, when production falls below the
earlier spring months and demands
adjust themselves. The market is
higher, with the price to the produc'
ers at $675 and $3.50 wholesale.
Dressed Meats-While there are no
radical changes in dressed meats, the
position of the market Is strong
one, with fat cattle scarce and light
run and high prices for hogs Nut.
ton Is high and steady.
Lard and Cured Meats-The advan.
cling tendencies which have featured
the market for hams, bacon and lard
for a considerable period have not
been apparent as to the first two
items for the past couple of weeks,
but lard has taken another jump, and
is now 1910 per pound. The situa-
ton is influenced by scarcity of live.
stock and foreign demands, although
increased requirements are also in
| fluential.
Poultry-A drop Of 1c per pound is
noted on hens, young cockerels and
old roosters this week, which makes
the quotations 14@15c, 11@14c and
5000, respectively.
Fruits and Vegetables.
| Apples - No changes have taken
place in the apple market during the
week. Prices remain as heretofore
and stocks are about cleaned up, al
though there are some good supplies
still Offering.