Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-01-18

starts right out as though 1t expected
to make new high record for the
amount of business done. Certainly
there is every indication that the
United States is experiencing a pros
perity unexampled in its magnitude.
Industrial improvement is also no.
ticeable. Manufacturing con cerns are.
running more nearly at capacity.
There has been substantial in
crease in the number Of men en-
ployed, and in the volume and value
of output. The outlook is also mark.
eddy improved. Larger investments
are being made in productive enter
prises. Not in more than decade
have more projects and projects of
larger magnitude been under consid-
Grafton or construction with the
brightest prospects for year of rec
ord-breaking activities. There is an
Increased demand for lumber and con-
struction material. The mills are
generally fairly we'll supplied with
orders, the greatest handicap to in
creased business in this connection
being the fact that the railroads have
been unable to make deliveries up to
the requirements.
Provisions.
Butter-The market has shown no
change during the past week. as to-
prices, but the. general condition is
rather firm. Demand has been hold
ing up well and storage stocks are
pretty generally moved, while produc-
ton is fair. -
Eggs - Increased receipts have
caused further break in the egg
market, with the price to the prodtlc
ers at $11@11.50 and wholesale 81
more. Storage are down to 5000.
Dressed Meats-The market is rul-
ing about as formerly, but there is. .
stronger undertone to the livestock
market, with receipts just fair and
prospects of a higher range. Hogs.
are now ruling on approximately a
Zoe basis for prime stock. Sheep are
also very scarce.
Poultry-Hens and springers have
been advanced during the week to
13@14c for the former and lac for
the latter. Geese are also up little
at lie. Receipts are only fair.
Lard and Cured Meats-Market is
ranging about as formerly with no
change as to prices in either lard or
hams and bacon.
Hides and 'Wool-Market, is still
very unsatisfactory and it is predict
ed that prices will go lower unless
there is marked change for the
better.
Fruits and Vegetables.
Apples-Fancy stocks still rule at
about $1@1.75, while cookers are a
is still very unsatisfactory. The mar
ket at New York has shown stronger
tendencies, while there is little change
at Chicago.
Oranges-Stocks are getting very
good with quality excellent. Slight
decline in quotations are noted this
week, with fancy Navels at $3@3.25
and choice at $2.S5@3. Jap oranges
are out of the market.
Other Fruits-Cranberries still hold
at $11 per barrel, but break will
probably soon be made. Grapefruit
is still quoting previous price with
the quality good. Bananas still hold
at 5kc.
Potatoes-Market is still firm at
1925 and from indications it may go
higher should the producers hold off
for better figures, although they may
hold too long and get left, as spuds
from the south will soon be due on
this market.
Other egetables-Cabbage and dry
onions have been boosted in price
the past week, due to short supplies.
Cabbage is now offered at $3.25@4
per cwt. and dry onions are up to
$4@5 per. cwt. Green peppers are
also up this week, being quoted at
2O@25c per pound, while California
celery has been markd up to $40
125 per dozen. Other vegetables
hold at previous quotations.