Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02
PAINT MANUFACTURERS
HAVE RECORD BUSINESS
Wall Paper Men Enjoy Increased Trade
Also-Cigar Plants Find Trouble
Filling Orders

Paint manufacturers and dealers In
paints and painters supplies are enjoying
record business and are optimistic for the
future. according to the weekly review
of trade by r. G.. Dun & Co.
PURCHASES appear to be in larger guam
titles and represent all grades of mate
rial. The general opinion is expressed,
says the report. that the volume OF busi-
ness done during the present month VIII
exceed that for the the corresponding
months for several years previous and
there appears to be considerable work un-
der way and new contracts being taken
for work in this line, Orders are also be-
ing taken for immediate and future snip
ment in fair quantities There ~ niue
change in prices ana Sollectlohs appear
to be about normal.
Wall paper manufacturers, jobhers and
dealers report some increase in this line,
and it Is reported that orders are being
taken in fair quantities for immediate ana
future shipment. The volume OF business
done during the present month viii equal.
IL not exceed, that for the same period
during 1916
The trade in domestic leaf tobacco has
been moderate during the past week, and
inuurieS are being made for pennsylvania
and Connecticut but prices are said to hP
high for good grades. Sumatra and havana
appear to be sold moderately, but only Tor
immediate uses. The large cigar nland-
facturers are generally doing an active
business. but find ii hard TO fill orders on
account of scarcity of labor The local
business is in fair condition. Collections
are little slow, but slightly improved.
Conditions in the wholesale grocery bust
ness are reported as satisfactory High
prices in general are prevalent, but DO
not seem to have any stagnating effect on
the volume of business. Retailers report
business more or less quiet.
Congestion of freight is the principal
feature in the iron and steel market at
this time and shortage of cars and vessels
is a serious factor in the situation. Stocks
are accommodating at shipping points ana
difficulty is experienced in getting them
moved Domestic business is brisk ana IN
auiries are reported numerous, with orders
i'm hand whereby mills will operate at full
capacity throughout the current year
The demand for ship plates is large and
shipyards are busy. with large orders In
hand and manufacturers OF locomotives
are in receipt of large orders also. Prices
are firm and collections fair
During the week somewhat better de-
mand was reported in the local cotton yarn
market, which ds attributed to the fact
that spinners are inclined TO advance prices
The local wool market continues firm. and
some holders are asking higher prices than
quoted week ago. There is not much
activity. however. as to buying, but the
mills are taking fair quantities of wool
and paying high prices.
In the bituminous coal market condi-
tions remain about the same. The car
supply continues to be below normal and
the demand continues to be heavy. There
has however. been little or no change In
prices and, owing TO the uncertainty OF
the market, contracts are not being solicit
ted
In the anthracite market the demand ex-
ceeds the supply, and In some Instances
dealers have been selling at premium.