White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-02
MARKET AT SPOKANE.

The developments which reflect and
influence the business situation have
been Of an suspicious nature since
the turn of the year. The actual vol
ume of distribution in progress is
markedly improved by comparison
with the opening month of 1915.
There are larger inquiries for mer-
chandise to cover future require
ments. There is an increasing num-
Der of new projects and improve
and an underlying sentiment of opti.
mism that looks forward to increased
activities and a larger measure Of
prosperity as the season advances.
While there has been no halting in
the direction of price enhancement
in the general list of staple commod-
tiles; while iron and steel, wheat, cot
ton and the products that have the
most important bearing upon mer-
chandise stocks continue to hold at
record prices, the situation is not re-
strictive upon current demands, for
the public generally is receiving rev.
enues which are an offset for the
high prices, and there is less of hest
fancy in the spending Of money.
Provisions.
Butter - Market is very firm but
without change as to quotations, with
Washington creamery quoted at SO
@4Oc.
Eggs-Market has been fluctuating
considerably during the past two or
three weeks and figures are lower
this week, with prices to the produc-
ers quoted at $11@11.50 and whole
sailing at $12@12.5o, while the stor.
age product, which is about all gone,
is offered at $e.50@10.50.
Dressed Meats-The situation is
strong one, with all lines showing
scarcity and higher prices, while
business is about as heretofore.
Poultry-Hens, springers and old
ROSTERS are very scarce as to sup
ply. with not enough coming in to
supply the demand, and were it not
for the frozen stocks the dealers
would be up against it. Advances noted
hens from 13@14c to 15@16c, spring
ers from lac to 15@16c, and old roost-
tiers from &c to 7@9c, these being
the live weight figures paid to the
producers. ''-a-A ~
Lard and Cured Meats-Cured Meats
are practically unchanged. Business
is holding up we'll to the seasons
mark, although this is the quiet pc.
riod in distributive operations. Lard
is still firm, but holding at 1sc.
Fruits and Vegetables.
Apples - Market is without pro-
nounced change. There are good Of
ferings, covering current wants, but
stocks are cleaning up fairly we'll in
first hands and the season is prov.
ing favorable to the grower.
Oranges-This fruit is selling at
former figures of So for the fancy
and $2.75 for the choice. The quality
is gradually getting better and sup
plies more plentiful.
Other Fruits-Lemons remain un.
changed at $3.50 for the fancy and
81 for the choice. Cranberries are a
little easier this week at $1,000 per
barrel and $3.50 per box.
Market is q very firm
one. The weather has been a fea-
.ure in restricting shipments from
producing points, and stocks are re-
stricted in jobbing hands, with prices
up to the highest figures this sea-
son, and short supplies in first hands.
Quotations this week are $2@2.50 per
,wt.
Other Vegetables-Ca Cabbage and dry
,nions have scored another advance,
he former going to $4@4.50 and the
after to &c. Head lettuce is also
title firmer. being quoted at 60@S5c
Der dozen and $2.75@3 per box. Gel.
sry has firmed up at $1.10@1.25 per
iozen, as has also garlic at 7@12c.
autabagas are firmer at $2@2.25,
while rhubarb is easier at 10c.
Grain, Flour and Feed.
Wheat-Record prices have again