Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-02-27
MARKET AT SPOKANE.

MARKET AT SPOKANE.
Current jobbing quotations have
been holding up we'll for the season.
The real handicap to enlarged dis
tributive operations at the present
time is the overtaXing of transporta-
ton facilities through the enormous
acquisitions for the movement of
freight. Delayed deliveries, added to
the complications of the prevailing
merchandise scarcity in many lines,
complexities the problem of the re-
taller, the jobber and the manufac.
turer.
Provisions.
Butter - While there has been no
change as to prices, quotations still
holding at 41043c, the undertone is
strong with supplies. scarce and de-
mands fully adequate to absorb all Of
ferings at full prices.
Eggs-Market is some firmer with
quotations up soc to 81, caused by
cooler weather and shipment of sup
plies to eastern points.
Dressed Meats-Market is still very
firm and high. While trade in fresh
meats is running well above normal,
so far as money is concerned, there
is falling off in volume of consump-
ton, due to almost prohibitive prices.
Poultry-Market is holding at about
the same level as. last week with no
change as to prices. Supplies are just
about adequate to meet demands
Quotations are still held down some
what by cold storage stuff on the mar
ket.
Lard and Cured Meats-From the
highest prices ever touched for hogs
on the hoof, down through the list,
values have gone soaring, the advances
in hams and bacon being accentuated
by scarcity and light receipts at pack
ing centers. Lard holds at same fig
ure as last week.
Fish-Fresh is scarce. Practically
only offering of salmon and halibut is
frozen stock, but the situation is eX-
pected to improve soon with the move
ment of halibut to the northern banks
In smoked and salt fish the Roundup
Fisheries. Co. reports a good supply
on hand for the Lenten season.
Fruits and Vegetables.
Apples-Jobbers report the apple
market in better condition this week
with stocks cleaning up pretty much
! and forecasting advances. The mar
ket at Chicago shows a strong tone
and at New York prices are firm with
market good.
Other Fruits-Both fancy lemons
and oranges are firmer. Florida grape
fruit is up another notch this week
and quoting at S5@5.50. Cranberries
are nearly over, with the price down
TO 50 per barrel and 1925 per box.
Potatoes-Market is still going sky
ward. Quotations this week are giver
at $3@3.75, with indications that il
will go higher. Chicago prices are
also advancing, with prediction tina
market will reach So per bushel.
Other Vegetables-Local cabbage i.
up to 81, while the California variet,
is $3.50. Dry onions have been boost
ed to $40 and all root vegetables arr
high and advancing. Hothouse cucum
Ders are on the market and Offered
at Sl.5o@2.
Wheat Market, while erratic, il
holding comparatively steady at
slightly lower range than the top. Eas
ing off in export buying, with diff
Guilty in making deliveries, and appre
hension regarding possible furthe
complications in the shipping situa
ton have been features of the genera
market Very little doing in Nortl
Pacific Coast markets. Bulk of whea
in the interior was sold at around tor
figures, though much of il remains t
go forward when transportation facili
ties become available. Prices are rul
ing lower, but somewhat nominal
! based on requirements.
! Flour-There has been no rea
change in the flour situation. TIT
mills are closely following the mar
ket and the tendency at the momen
is comparatively easy. Wholesale an,
retail stocks are we'll in hand and tn,
trade is inclined to buy against i'm
mediate requirements. Some mill
4 are working on export business pre-
viously booked, but oriental trade i
practically a negligible quantity owini
to high freights and lack of space.