Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-07-13
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Measured IN aggregate results, the
first half of 1917 shows a notable gain
over the initial six months of 1916.
The improvement permeates through
out the various channels of produc-
tion and distribution, and is reflected
in every venue through which bust
ness and industry is gagged. The eX-
pansion in activity and enhancement
of prosperity which has for some
time permeated the channels affected
by the manufacture and shipment
of munitions has become more gen.
eral during the past half year, and in
various directions the re-establish-
ment of activity has become appar-
ent. Increased output is returned in
practically every branch of manufac-
ture. Wholesale and retail trade has
expanded substantially in every sec
tion of the country.
Provisions.
Butter-There has been no change
as to quotations in the local butter
market during the week, the quota
tions holding at 3S@40c for Wash
ington creamery with conditions firm.
Eggs-Market holds at same fig
ures as last week, 50 to the produc-
ers and $40 wholesale and from pres
ent indications these figures will hold
good for some time.
Poultry-The present week has
been a lively one in the poultry line,
dealers making nearly a cleanup.
Prices are unchanged at 15c for hens
and zoe for s%pringers. Receipts are
just about enough to take care Of
demands.
Dressed Meats Quotations have
undergone very little change, though
beef is a little easier under freer re-
ceipts Of livestock, while pork and
mutton are very firm.
Fruits and Vegetables.
reported damage to crops has given
another boost to lemon prices, the
new quotations being $3.50 for the
fancy and SO for the choice.
The same holds true with regard to
oranges, Valencias being up 25c at
$3.50 for fancy. Navels are nearly
all cleaned up. What remains are
offered at 81 for fancy.
Dealers assert that the coming
week will see the peak of the straw
berry season and that the fruit will
be in prime condition for canning.
Quotations are given at $1.75Q2.
Cherries are a little easier, 10-lb.
boxes offering ut 75c@$1.25, and 20.
ID. at $1.25@2.50; peaches r also
easier at $1.50@2; cantaloupes hold
at the same figure, standard $3.75,
pony 1928 and flats $3.50; water
melons are easier at &c per pound.
Old spuds still hold at SO, while
new stocks have declined to 81 from
$3.50.
Cabbage has been marked down
from $3@3.50 to $2.75.
In bunch green stuff turnips and
beets are of sc at 35c per dozen
punches, and carrots are now in and
offered at the same figure.
CuCumbers are a little firmer al
$1,25 per dozen, while green beans
are lower at loo per pound. Rhu'
barb is cleaning up at &c per pound
Grain, Flour and Feed.
Wheat-Under the restrictions ap
piled to trading in futures of wheat
business Is almost obliterated, but
what few trades were made have
caused prices to recede. Little OF
no business has yet been done fol
export Of the new wheat, but the
reports Of its fine quality in the south
must be whetting the appetite o.
foreign buyers, who SO largely de
pend on this country for supplies
There are daily inquiries from grain
dealers asking bids for August and
September shipments, but no authen
tic offers at a nemed price at which
they are prepared to sell. Spring
wheat was also progressing well, ant