Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-04-07

advance is attributed to shortage OF
cream, which is not only the case in
this market, but all over the country.
Chicago reports market firm and
prices advancing, with creamery ex-
tras quoting at 361ac.
Cheese-The market is still very
firm at present, but with new stocks
soon available, some changes will
likely occur.
Eggs-A slight advance in the price
of eggs is noted this week. with the
quotation to the producers at $5.75 and
wholesale S6@6.50. In spite of heavy
arrivals at New York the market held
firm at 211Ac. Increased arrivals with
consumptive demand improved held
the egg prices at Chicago at about
the same level of 1910.
| Dressed Meats-Meat prices will
not advance to any extent from now
on, according to local packers. A
slight advance in beef will likely oc-
cur in May and June, but figures will
hold around 121Ac. Pork is firm and
will probably be some higher later
Mutton is as high as 1t will be this
season and is due for decline If any
change is made.
Poultry-The market is holding
steady at previous figures with re-
ceipts rather fair and demands just
good.
Lard and Cured Meats-Market is
holding firm at present quotations for
smoked meats with no indication of
a change at present. Lard still holds
firm at Ice.
Fruits and Vegetables.
Apples-No change has taken place
in the local apple market as to prices
during the week, but the movement
has been some livelier, especially in
the cheaper grades. The market at
New York is slow, with receipts not
heavy, and barrel goods up about Csc
There was not much change at Chi
cago on barrel apples and former
prices continued with fancy ruling
steady.
Other Fruits-Oranges continue to
be the leading fruit and with receipts
plentiful and demands excellent, bust
ness in this fruit is good. Lemons are
holding steady at the recent decline
and cranberries are down to $3.50 pei
barrel and $2.75 per box. Grapefruit
is little firmer at s4@4.75.
Potatoes-The market still holds
firm at $1.35@1.4O per cwt. and the
expected drop has not as yet mate
rallied. The spud. market was slight
ly lower at Chicago, with the tone
steady at prices prevailing. Move
ment was light and demand limited
with trade just moderate.
Other Vegetables-Ce is up tC
$1.25@1.50 from 9Oc@$1, while rhu
barb is easier at 6@7c. Asparagus Ii
also off a little at 10@121sc, while
? head lettuce is advanced to $4,000
Tomatoes have declined soc to $3.50
and California cabbage is in the mar
| ket and jobbing at $3.50.
Grain, Flour and Feed.
Wheat-The uncertainty in thu
wheat market still continues, and dur
ing the week has fluctuated up ant
down upon various reports of condi
lions from Europe and Mexico. Tn,
movement is still very much restricte'
t as holders apparently have not we
: made up their minds to let go at tn
/ present price levels. OF course, Their
is a little business passing all tn
time, but it is on orders that hav
been bought before the unsteady cor
! dition Of the market or for some othe
reason where the holder had to let &C
AS to prices, at the moment they ar
J given at ssc for bluestem, club 80
and red Russian soc.
Flour-Market continues firm an
) buyers are taking only what amount
) will cover immediate requirements.
; Feed-Market is ruling steady q
) previous quotations, except fee
wheat, which is off So at $32 per tor
}, Scarcity of supplies still feature tn
y market. this being especially true c
; hay.