White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-08-11
THE SPOKANE MARKET.

THE SPOKANE MARKET.
The Mexican situation no longer ap-
pears to be factor in the calculations
of the business world only as regards
the added stimulation to certain lines
of trade, particularly the food trades,
which have benefited by the Mexican
war scare and the consequent mobiliza-
tion Of troops along the border. A
peaceable solution Of the difficulties
between Mexico and this country seems
to be impending, although 1t is quite
probable that the soldiers will be held
in Mexico and on the border until the
final outcome Of the negotiations are
arrived at.
The country at large is prosperous
to degree, all sections reporting con-
ditions as being far above normal
with free buying movement apparent
in all directions. The allies are again
buying heavily of ammunition in the
United States, making it evident that
they are not looking for an early peace.
Harvest has gotten we'll under way in
the earlier sections and haying is be-
ing done in other localities. Prices
for new crop wheat so far reported
are slightly above the figures that have
prevailed for several weeks.
Provisions.
Butter-There has been no change in
the local butter market as to prices,
the ruling quotations being 27@30c.
Seasonable business Is being transact.
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Cheese-Market is holding at about
the same level, the only change noted
being drop of 1c on Swiss loaf, which
makes that quotation 24c. Other grades
range from tic to 21c.
Eggs-Market is holding very firm
at last weeks figures, with some in.
dication of an advance. Receipts are
not as heavy as few weeks ago and
demand holds up we'll. Prices are 81
Q750 to the shipper and $80S.50
wholesale. Market at Chicago still
rules firm on fancy stock.
Poultry-The pre-harvest unloading
of poultry has been on during the
week and as result the market is
overloaded and quotations are off a
little. Later, after the harvest is we'll
under way, 1t Is predicted that there
will be scarcity, as producers will
be too busy to bring the stuff to mar
ket. This will result in boost in
prices undoubtedly.
Dressed Meats-There has not been
much change as to prices during the
week. Beef cattle and sheep are plen-
tiful and of good quality, while hogs
are scarce and firm.
Lard and Cured Meats-No change
is noted in the lard quotation, but
hams and bacon are very firm at the
present market and may advance.
Fruits and Vegetables.
Apples-The variety and quality of
apples coming to this market are grad.
ually becoming better, but quotations
are little easier this week than last
the figures being 65c0$1.50 per box
Lemons-The lemon market has
been soaring of late, and this week
shows another advance of SOC per
case, making the figures for fancy So
@8.50 and choice s7.5008.
Other Fruits-Fancy oranges are a
little flrmer in price, the quotation
being $4.500475. The bulk of the
cherry season Is past, although there
will be some late fruit In market yet
Strawberries are gone in jobbing
way. Declines are noted in apricots
at 80c@$1, plums SOc0$1, watermelon
at 1910 per pound, cants at $102.5C
per crate, loganberries at $1.5o. Ad'
vances have been made In currants
at $1.75 per crate and red raspberries
are firmer at $1.50.
Potatoes-Local spuds are little
easier at $175@2 perhundred.
Other Vegetables-Peas and beans
are both easier, the former quoting
at &C per pound and the latter at SC
Dry onions from Walla Walla are Of
fered at $3.50 per cwt., and beets and
carrots are little frmer at $202.50
Tomatoes from Snake river points are
offered at $t@1.25. Green peppers are
in and offered at $1.25.
Grain, Flour and Feed.
Wheat-There has been consid
cradle quantity Of wheat sold during
the past few days for eastern future
delivery and the market in the cas-
has been stonger by about Is points
up to the middle Of the week, wher
1t eased Off some. Contract prices
on new wheat have, according to re
ports, ranged from around 9Oc to 81
which is several cents above the mar
ket figures that have prevailed FOL
some time. Continued reports of rus
and damage to wheat has had the eff
feet Of Strengthening the market ma
terially, but quotations fiuctuate from