Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-03-17
THE SPOKANE MARKET.

An increased demand for lumber is
reported. Mills that could fill orders
at the rate of 25 to 80 carloads per
day are receiving but ten. Prices are
firm and it is stated that they will
probably remain so. Retailers look
for trade that will rank 1916 with the
best in several years.
Farm work is being pushed actively
and the indications of enlargement
in productive areas and in crop out
turn is an encouraging element liz
the situation. Conditions are favor
able to an excellent yield of grain, al
though fall sowing of wheat was not
up to that OF a year ago. Spring
planting will probably be heavy, if
weather conditions favor, while the
ground is in excellent shape for max
ing the crop.
Provisions.
Butter-There has been pronounced
declines this week in the butter stu
alton, and the market is decidedly
easier, as outside states are commen-
cling to make inquiry looking to an
outlet for surplus production, and the
next week or two may find values
down to about bottom levels. A de-
cline of &c per pound was put into
effect the first of the week, which
makes the quotation on Washington
creamery 30@33c.
Eggs - The market has steadied
somewhat from the recent marked
declines of the past couple of weeks
and supplies seem to be more than
adequate for the demands. Jobbbers
are still offering Sc, but the outlet
is rather limited, as retailers are be-
ing supplied largely direct from the
producers, and storage operations will
probably be resorted to in disposing
of the surplus.
Dressed Meats-Market still holds
firm, with limited movement of cattle
and hogs. Because of advances at
Chicago, it is expected that this mar
ket will eventually feel the effect, but.
other causes than this one will de-
pend upon any advance.
Poultry-The market is holding az
about the same level as last week
) the only change as to prices being
noted in decline of l cent on geese
Lard and Cured Meats-Hams and
bacon have shown no advances dur
ing the week. but the market is firm
! at ruling quotations Lard is also
:. held firm at the recent advance.
e Fruits and Vegetables.
Apples-The market is practically
featureless, with fancy stock holding
J. at the same figure as for some time
4 past, $1.25@1.75 while cookers are a
e little easier at 75c@$1.
o Other Fruits-With the approach of
+ Orange Day, March 1s, the call for
l. this fruit is becoming very brisk, and
/ the quality of the fruit offered is ex-
l. cellent. Quotations on fancy range
from SO to $3.75 and choice from
o $2.75 to SO. The range on grapefruit
has broadened out to s3.75@4.75 per
:, case.
Q Potatoes-Spuds are still quoted al
/ $1.35@1.40 for the local variety for
= consumption purposes, while seed po
tatoes are offered at SO.
Other Vegetables-Green onions are
/ firmer at 25@40c per dozen, as is
f also radishes at soc per dozen. Green
n beets, turnips and carrots are on the
' market and quoted at Use per dozen.
Parsley is firmer at 40@50c per doZ-
l. en-, while cabbage is easier at SIPS.
L Dry onions are up a little at $2.506
It 2.75, while dollhouse lettuce is easier
C. at s5c@$1 per box. Spinach is off SC
per box at s5c, and tomatoes are
down ST at 81 per box.
a