Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-07-28
THE SPOKANE MARKET.

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The whole country is enjoying a pc
riod of prosperity, three important fac
tors entering into the situation. The
railroads report large increase in in
come, dividends have shown increases
and our foreign business has shown
remarkable gains. Within the past six
weeks a larger number of corporations
both railway and industrial-have
increased dividends than during any
similar period in the history of the
United States.
While the quieting influences of mid
summer are making their influence felt
in some branches of trade, business
generally is getting a good start on
the last half year and in a number of
directions there is indicated improve
ment in merchandising and manufac-
turing operations
Practically all logging camps have
started up, and there have been good
acquisitions for supplies. Mills gener-
ally are also operating either whole or
part time.
Provisions.
Butter-Market still holds firm at
27@30c, which have prevailed for sew
will be several weeks more before there
is any advance. Chicago market notes
Eggs-A curtailment of the receipts
of fresh ranch stocks has caused a
boost in the market, and it is predicted
that it will go still higher Quotations
this week are $7Q750 to the producers
and $S@S.50 wholesale
Dressed Meats-Beef and sheep are
steady to easy, while hogs are firm
with an upward tendency. Some slight
changes will be noted in the quota
lions.
Lard and Cured Meats-Lard still
rules at 13c, and hams and bacon have
been advanced fractionally and the
market is strong at the new figures.
Poultry-A slightly easier feeling is
noted in the market for old hens, but
otherwise the situation is about the
same.
Fruits and Vegetables.
Apples-More varieties of apples are
now in the market and the selection of
cookers is more plentiful. The quota
tions are also broadened from $3.50 to
75c@$1.75.
Other Fruits-With the advance of
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sumption, lemon prices are gradually
being advanced. The quotation this
week is $6@650 for the fancy and $3.50
Q6 for the choice. The strawberry
season is about over and quotations are
a little firmer at $1.25@1.50. Apricots
are easier at 81 per crate, as is also
plums at $1.25@1.50. Watermelon has
eased off to &c per pound, while red
raspberries are down to $1.25@1.50
Blackcaps are firmer at $1.75@2, and
blackberries are easy at $3.50 per
crate.
Potatoes-Local spuds eased off a
fraction this week, going from 21kc
to 2Ac per pouno
Other getables-Green onions are
up sc at 25c per dozen punches, while
cucumbers are easier at 81 per dozen.
Cabbage is off SOC at $3.50 per cwt.,
and tomatoes are also easier by the
box at 75cQ$1, while the crates still
hold at $3.50.
Grain, Flour and Feed.
Wheat-New crop conditions are
commencing to make their influence
felt in the wheat market. With pros
pective crop of about 100000 bush
els for the three Pacific Northwest
states indicated by present estimates,
it is shown that there will be falling
off of about one-third from the normal,
and while the carry-over is in excess
of the average, prices are showing an
inclination to respond. There is no
spot activity in the market and very
little is yet being done In the matter
of engagements for future shipments
and the tonnage situation is still hold
ing indefinite.
Flour-Market is inclined to show
firmer undertone in sympathy with
wheat. Business is rather quiet, deal.
ers buying only for immediate require
ments.
Feed-No changes as to prices have
been noted during the week and the
market holds at about the same level
as last week