Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-01-07
SPOKANE WEEKLY REPORT.

ed to many lines OF industry has pro-
duced record output, General bust
ness in some sections of the country
has been placed practically upon a
boom basis, while as a general propo-
sition the close of 1918 finds the coun-
try facing a far brighter prospect. Uni
versal preparation is being made for
the conduct of operations upon
broader scale, and merchants are ar
ranging for the replenishment of
stocks that have been allowed to be
depleted.
Butter - The butter market has
shown an easier undertone during the
week, although there has been no
change in quotations on Washington
creamery. Oregon is commencing to
offer more freely, and California but
ter is likely to soon become a factor
in the market, while local receipts are
well maintained, with demands just
steady.
Eggs-The egg market is showing
an easy undertone, but as yet no
change in quotations has been noted
Some increase in production, the
clearing up of storage stocks and mod
crate demands are the predominant
features of the situation. The general
tone of the New York market was
weaker with heavier supplies of fresh
stocks. Prices fluctuated at Chicago
during the week with lower general
average.
changes in the price of fresh meats
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the situation is stronger for beef,
stocks being gradually cleaned up, and
possible shortage becoming appar-
ent. Trade is improving slightly, and
is expected to show expansion with
the turn OF the year.
Lard and Cured Meats-There has
been no further change in hams and
bacon, but the market shows a firm
undertone at present quotations. Lard
still rules at the same figures that have
prevailed for some time.
Apples-Apples are showing firm
ness in price at previous quotations
of $1.25@2 for fancy, while cookers
still rule at S5c@$1.25. Chicago re-
ports not great deal of life in the
apple deal and the disposition of stock
fell below the expectation of dealers
at this time of the season. Prices re-
manned at about the same levels, and
the movement on both barrel and box
was lighter.
Oranges-This fruit has been in
good demand and prices have eased
off during the week, with Navels of
the fancy kind jobbing at $3@3.25 and
choice $2.75@3. Florida oranges are
now in market and offered at 81. Japs
have eased off to $3.50 from $1.75.
Other Fruits-Lemons are holding
up well, with fancy quoting at SIS and
choice $3.50. Emperor grapes are
getting scarce and the price has ad-
vanced to $3.50. Florida grapefruit is
trifle easier at $4.5O@475, while
cranberies are firmer at $11@$12 per
barrel and $4.25 per box.
Potatoes Market is still holding at
the top, with Yakimas jobbing at $1.15
and local rather scarce and quoting
at 81. Sweets have eased off and are
quoting at $2.25@2.5O. New York
prices hold steady, with market in fine
condition and demand good. With re-
ceipts light and demand fair, prices
were about on the same basis at Chi
cago.
Other Vegetables-Cauliflowe is a
little firmer at $1.5O@1.75 per dozen,
while celery is easier at 5O@75c per
dozen. Hothouse lettuce has taken a
wider range on quotations at 75c@
1.25, and all root vegetables are off
10c per cWt.
Grain, Flour and Feed.
Wheat-As is generally the custom
during the holiday season, the wheat
market has been ruling rather quiet
during the week as to movement
While the quotations have been fur
Their advanced during the interim, this
condition seems to have been an in
centive for the holders to take a more
firm stand in the matter of letting 90
of their stocks, with the result that
there has been very little wheat GO
ing to the Pacific coast, and the move
ment to eastern points has also been
much lighter than it was for a few
weeks prior to the present. In the
matter Of quotations, at the moment,
bluestem is quoted at soc, club S5c
and red Russian sec.
Flour-An advance of Csc per bar
rel was put into effect on all products
of the local flour mills Wednesday,
making the figure for firsts $3.50 and
seconds $525. This advance is prob
ably due to the Strengthening of the
wheat market and the inability Of mill
ers to replenish stocks because of the
holding attitude Of the producers.
Feed = No further changes as to
prices are noted in the local feed mar
ker this week, but the undertone of