Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-05-19

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 1Oc
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
tons to the retail trade are around
$s.75 for cane graduated sugar and
1885 for beet, although some jobbers
are reported to be selling below these
figures. The market has a very firm
tone and buyers here in close touch
with the situation prophesy that it is
only a matter of a 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 17Rc to 26c.
Eggs-The market has firmed 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 $6.75 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 a 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,
| hrff Ior hoc fob nd
is now 1870 per pound. The situa-
ton is influenced by scarcity of live
stock and foreign demands, although
increased requirements are also in
fiuential.
Poultry-A drop of 1c per pound is
noted on hens, young cockerels and
old ROSTERS this week, which makes
the quotations 14@15c, 11@14c and
S@9c, 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.
Othci rlultS -LtluOuS nave Sdeeu
off little during the week, and fancy
are now quoted at $4.25@4.50, while
choice are bringing $3.75@4. Navel
oranges of the 1905 and 216s varie
ties are a little easier at $3.50@3.75
while the SOS and 1865 still hold at
$2.75 $3.50. Kennewick Strawberries
are now on the market and jobbine
at $4.50@5 per crate, while the Cali
fornia variety brings So per crate.
Potatoes-A slight hardening in the
old spud price is noted this week, the