Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-03-20

from present indication the present
prices will rule for two or three
weeks. Fresh ranch are quoted at
$3.50 Wholesale, with the price to the
producers 81 less.
Poultry-Market is very firm with
quotations on live hens at 1sc, roost-
ers 10c and turkeys 20@25c. Re
ceipts are rather limited owing to the
fact that high feed prices have caused
producers to let go and right now is
the beginning of the egg laying sea-
son.
Dressed Meats-Pork is firmer at
| 19622c, as is also lamb at zoe. In
livestock beef is plentiful, while hogs
and sheep are scarce, but enough COM
ing to market to take care of demands.
| Hogs are quoted from 13c to 15c ac-
cording to weight and condition.
Lard and Cured Meats-Hams and
bacon remain at the same figure as
for the past two or three weeks with
the market strong. Lard is firm and
advancing, being quoted this week at
21c.
Hides and Wool-Market has been
better the past few weeks, but is
again rather unsettled. Green cow
hides and heavy steers are quoted at
1910 and kips are up &c at 22c. Wool
and pelts are advanced, the former to
26@35c and the latter 25@26c.
Fruits and Vegetables.
Apples-This fruit is getting scarce
and prices have advanced with quota
lions at S1.75@2.25 for fancy and
cookers $1.00. Boycotts and high cost
of living agitation caused slow move
ment in the Chicago market with
prices some lower as a result. Re-
ceipts at New York were lighter, but
the market reported steady.
Other Fruits-Both lemons and or
anges have changed in price this
, week. Fancy lemons are weaker and
quoted at S4.5O@4.75, while choice are
frmer at S4@4.50. Oranges are lit
tie firmer with fancy quoting at 1926
: 03.5O and choice $2.75@3. Blood or
anges are on the market and offered
at So per half crate. Grapefruit is
easier at $5@5.50 and cranberries are
: off the market.
4 Potatoes-The market is in rather
/ unsettled condition with quotations
n varying and dealers disinclined tt
quote prices, but some admit SO as
about right. The government has
/ lifted the ban on British Columbia
y spuds and this may have the effect o.
n lowering the market considerably.
l. Other getables-Parsley is VI
y 10c at soc and some root goods anC
lettuce have advanced in price. Hot
house cucumbers are cheaper at $1.5'
OILS per dozen, while rhubarb il
U firmer at 9@10c per pound.
Grain, Flour and Feed.
Wheat-Prices are ruling at a Sigh
decline from last weeks prices. Duh
II ing the last several days the marke
has shown a more consistent declin
than has been observed for some time
The proposition to arm merchant yes
sells and ship stuff has not been
2 stimulating factor, as such procedur
was expected to relieve the conges
J: ton at ocean terminals and brin
about an improvement in interio
shipping conditions. The confusio
5; existing in the shipping situation mad
it difficult to interpret the tendency c
}: the market, as the actual situatio
was thereby prevented from maxim
itself apparent. Quotations at tn
s. moment are $1.57 for bluestem, SIS
.. for club and $3.50 for red Russian.
}: Flour-Business continues quie
a with current demand almost who'll
limited to established trade on mi
i. brands. This business is in fairl
20 good volume, but there is not enoug
of it to keep mills active, when bot
eastern and foreign trade are lacking
.: Millers report fair inquiry, and bu,
ers are evidently keeping close
touch with prices. The south an
C: southeast would, so millers say,
k. rather active in the market but fC
the transportation situation, which
getting worse instead of better, an
almost prohibits getting shipment
al, through to that part of the country.
Y; Feed-Millfeed is scarce and hig
and demand is active. Considerab
&C.. firmness has been displayed in GA
d; and quotations have advanced 50 du
ing the week, which makes the fl
ures 500. Feed wheat has also bee
advanced So to $50.