White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-03-24
THE SPOKANE MARKET.

Prices are being pushed forward,
but the labor situation makes profits
to manufacturers uncertain. The in
dustries working on war supplies have
been drawing labor from other lines
and this affects the whole wage situa-
ton. The rise of wages in the cities
also attracts men from the farms and
threatens to make the problem of agri-
cultural help more acute.
Ordinarily, period of prosperity
stimulates immigration, but no relief
from that source is possible as long as
the war in Europe is in progress. High
wages that signify permanent pros.
porous condition are to be welcomed
but changes which disorganize perma-
nent industries may cost the working
men more than they are worth in the
long run.
Provisions.
Butter-An increased demand and
shortage Of cream has caused an adj
vance in the butter market this week,
Washington creamery being marked up
&c and &c, which makes the range 800
35c. All grades of butter were firm
at New York. with trade very active
The butter market ruled steady at
Chicago at the high point of csc.
Eggs-The market is very easy fol-
lowing further decline in price. job
bers are now preparing to place eggs
in cold storage for the fall and win
$5.40@5.50 to the producers and $3.50
@6 wholesale.
Dressed Meats-Pork prices are
little bit firmer, otherwise prices are
about the same as for several weeks.
Livestock has advanced all along the
line, hogs being especially strong and
with prospects of still further ad-
vances.
Poultry No changes in poultry
prices have been noted during the
week and receipts are adequate for
demands.
Lard and Cured Meats-Hams and
bacon have both been marked up dur
ing the week, the former now quoting
at 1sc and the latter 1s@22c. Lard
has also moved up another notch and
is now priced at 12c.
Apples-The market Is holding at
about the same level as for some time,
with little more activity in move
ment, indicating that stocks will clean
up in seasonable time. Fairly liberal
receipts were noted at New York and
the movement was good. Liberal re-
ceipts and easier feeling were the fea-
lures of the Chicago market.
Fruits and Vegetables.
Other Fruits With the near ap-
proach of Orange day, this fruit has
week. Stocks are plentiful and the
quality excellent. AS to prices, the
fancy variety is still quoted at SAG
3.75, while choice range from $3.50 to
SO. Cranberries are a little weaker
at 5000 per barrel and $325@3.50
per box.
Potatoes-The strength to the pota-
to market that has been the feature OF
the situation for some time has held
up well, but from present Indications
there is probability OF an easing off.
Other Vegetables-G Green onions are
little easier at 30c per dozen, while
green beets, turnips and carrots are
firmer at $4,000. Radishes eased off
a little at 4005Oc, as did also celery
at 0Oc@s1.15. Dry onions are cheaper
at $202.75, as Is also dollhouse let
tuce at 75c@$1. Spinach Is up sc at
9Oc per box, while garlic is off at 1Oc.
Grain, Flour and Feed.
Wheat-Reports Of winter killed
wheat has given little strength to
the market during the week, but out
side of this feature the situation is
still very quiet. The uncertainty of
the situation seems to be the deterrant
to the movement, farmers being in
clined to hold on until more aus
picious occasion. OF course, there is
some wheat moving, where cars are
available, but this is all from stocks
that have been previously bought. AS
to prices, at the moment, they are ap-
proximately Ole for bluestem, 83c for
club and SOC for red Russian.
Flour-No further changes have
been noted in the flour market since
the advance noted last week.
Feed-Sharp advances in hay prices
have been made during the week,