White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-08-18
THE SPOKANE MARKET.

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east there are indications of quiet
ing down from the abnormal activities
manifested for some time in manufac
turing and improvement operation, al
though the pace is still maintained al
the record mark that has featured the
situation. On the Pacific slope, how
ever, no reactions are looked for, be
cause Of the fact that business has
been maintained upon a more conser
vative basis. There is an undercur
rent of feeling in the trade that nc
settled and permanent basis of trade
can be re-established before the close
Of the war, with it's disturbing influ-
ences, although as factor in depress.
ing activities it's effects are minimized
by readjustments.
A minimum amount of attention is
being given to the political campaign
in this country, and presidential year"
promises to be the best year in bust
ness for a long period. Lumber mills
are showing curtailed output, because
of overproduction, based upon current
course of demands. This is due in part
to the fact that the big advances in
iron and steel products have checked
railway construction operations tenn
porarily, although heavy demands
upon transportation facilities promise
to occasion a termination in this d.
rection later.
Provisions.
Butter-Market is still at previous
range Of 2703Oc, production having
held up better this season than for
many years, while demands are at
about the usual proportions, giving the
home product larger control of the
situation.
Eggs-While eggs have not shown
the usual advances during the sum-
mer months, there is stronger under
tone manifest, with the falling off in
production, and quotations are up to
$7.75@S.50 to the producers and 500
$50 wholesale.
Dressed Meats-Market has been
moving at about normal, with prices
unchanges from previous figures.
Lard and Cured Meats-There have
been no further advances in hams and
bacons, although the market is still
we'll sustained at former levels.
Poultry-There has been no change
as to prices and supplies have been
coming to hand in just about the right
quantity to meet demands.
Hides and Wool-Slight advances
are noted in hides this week with
green COW and heavy steers quoting
at 1917 and kinS at RI
Fruits and Vegetables.
Apples-varieties are getting more
plentiful and quality better, but at
that the market is confined to the
early fruits in the apple line. Quo
tations still hold at 65c@$1.50 per box
Other Fruits-Oranges are a little
firmer, with fancy quoting at $4.75 and
choice at $3.50 per box. Cherries are
about cleaned up, although there are
a few sours offering at 81 per crate.
Apricots and plums are firmer this
week, the former being advanced from
80c@$1 to $1@1.10, and the latter from
80c@$1 to $1@1.25. Peaches are
easier at 65c@$1, as is also cants at
$1.50@1.75. Dew and blackberries are
up Csc at $1.75 and pears are now on
the market and quoted at $1.5002.50
per box.
Potatoes-Local spuds are easier at
$1.75 per hundredweight and stocks are
getting more plentiful, but as yet have
not matured enough for storage pur
poses. Better feeling was featured in
the Chicago market and prices adj
vanced slightly.
Other Observation-Disclosures are easier
at 75c per dozen for the dollhouse va
riety and 75c per box for the field. To-
matoes are easier at 81 per box, as
is also green peppers at 81. New stuff
on the market comprise eggplant at
81 per crate, celery at 81 per dozen,
green corn at 20@25c per dozen and
summer squash at $175 per box.
Grain, Flour and Feed
Wheat-There has been things do
ing" in the wheat market during the
week. With the increasing reports of
black rust and short crops, partially
backed up by the government report,
prices went up with rush and holders
began to unload. That the present
levels will be maintained is hard to
say. There is chance for 1t to stay
up and even 60 higher, but on the
other hand, conditions might transpire
to give it Just the reverse action. At
the moment, we quote prices based on
Coast figures, but 1t is probable that
a little more can be obtained for east