White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-06-30
THE SPOKANE MARKET.

General business Is gradually settling
down to more stable and dependable
basis. There Is less of retail and
wholesale buying in anticipation of
probable future market developments
than was the case earlier in the sea-
son, and, to some extent, the fact that
stocks have been raised above the nor
NAL, has the effect of checking imme-
date demands, although the difficulty
in procuring deliveries on business al
ready placed is feature Of the situa-
ton.
Labor difficulties have been more
than usually prominent during the past
few weeks due to the attempted en-
forcement of demands for higher wage
schedules. Shipping on the Pacific
coast was seriously crippled for two
weeks, during the continuance of the
longshoremen's strike, while there is
still apprehension extant relative to
the fact that differences between the
railways and their operating forces
have not been satisfactorily adjusted.
Provisions.
Butter-There has been well-sus.
tanned production of butter during the
past few weeks and prices have been
ruling as heretofore at 27@30c for
Washington creamery. The rains of
the past week were timely for the
keeping up of pasturage and probably
will prevent predicted curtailment of
production.
Eggs-The market has shown no
material change during the week, al
though some houses have declined
their quotations Csc per case in face
of the upward tendency of the market
due to falling off in production. About
the usual quantity Of eggs have gone
into storage this season.
Dressed Meats-The market Is q
shade easier, although pork and beef
are ruling close to previous figures.
Mutton is firming up slightly with
very few lambs now offering.
.Poultry-A slight let-up in the re.
ceipts of poultry is reported for the
past week and as q result chickens
have been marked up one cent, max
ing the quotation 12c to the producers.
Other lines remain at sthe same figure
as last week.
Lard and Cured Meats-The market
is inclined to be uncertain and vary
ing opinions are voiced by the trade,
but at the moment there is no change
in quotation to note on hams, bacon
nor lard.
Hides and Wool-The western wool
markets on the whole are active and
about 100000 pounds per week are
now being taken by eastern buyers. 1t
is figured in the trade that excluding
Montana about so per cent Of the new
territory clip has passed out Of grow.
cent of the clip has been sold.
Fruits and Vegetables.
Lemons-With the season OF incres-
ing demands the lemon market has
stiffened up considerable and this
week another advance Is noted, the
fancy going from $5@5.50 to $500
600 and choice Is up to $5@5.5o.
Oranges-The supply of Valencias ia
getting plentiful and the quality i'm
proving all the time. This week notes
a frmer tone to the market with an
advance of 25c, making the quotation
on fancy $3.50 and choice $4.25.
Other Fruits-Strawberrie are now
coming mostly from local points and
are quoted at $202.75 per crate. Cher
ries in 20-lb. boxes are little easier
at $1.50@2; Cots and plums are off.
the former quoting at $1.3501.50 and
the latter at $3.50. Giants are little
easier at S1.25@3.50, and grapefruit is
off the market. Currants and pine