Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-11-02
MARKET AT SPOKANE.

MARKET At SPOKANE.
In spite of the fact that there are
deterrent influences to be contended
with, the general movement of mer-
chandise is we'll maintained. Two
elements have combined to cause a
Stacking down in demands to some
extent. One of these is the lull in
the era of abnormal advances in
price. There are many who incline
to the belief that possible break is
impending.
Provisions.
Butter-Market still holds firm at
4S@49c for Washington creamery,
with receipts of butterfat holding at
about the same level as last week.
Should the producers put into effect
the proposed advance in the price
of milk, it is predicted that there
will be an increase in the receipts
of butterfat and this may tend to
ease the butter market to some eX-
tent, but not to any appreciate de-
gree.
Cheese-Market remains at about
the same level as for the past few
weeks, with quotations ranging from
27c to SAC and supplies adequate for
demands.
Eggs-Reports of advances during
the week in the wholesale quotations
on fresh ranch eggs seem to have
been premature. The price remains
the same as last week, but increas-
ing scarcity of supplies have a ten
dency to strengthen the market and
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Fresh Meats-Declines that have
taken place on live hogs during the
past few weeks have been reflected
in pork cuts which are now quoted
at 24@30c. Beef and mutton hold at
the same level as last week. Re-
ceipts of cattle are in good volume,
while hogs and sheep are rather linn
tied, although of sufficient volume
to supply the demand.
Poultry-Good hens are now worth
| 16c while others bring 13c to lac.
Broilers are zoe and springers 15c.
Ducks and turkeys have advanced,
| the former to 15c and the latter to
22@25c live weight.
Lard and Cured Meats-Hams have
eased off slightly and the market is
|
further recessions. Bacon holds at
the same figure as last week, as
does also lard.
Fruits and Vegetables.
| According to estimates from south
ern California, the citrus crop in that
portion of the state for the coming
season will run about 55 to 60 per
cent of the crop.
| In grapes, Tokays are off csc at
$1.50 and Emperors are now in and
jobbing at $500 per lug. Local Con-
cords are off the market but eastern
stocks are selling at soc per basket.
Prunes are now out of the market
and pears are a little firmer.
There is slightly firmer tone to
the Irish spud market, although the
quotations has not as yet changed.
Commission dealers aver that the
ideas Of the producers as to price is
higher than the conditions justify,
but that they are almost compelled
to pay the asking figure to get sup.
plies. Sweets still hold at $3.50.
| Onions are firmer at $3@3.50, and
parsnips are now In and offered at
$3.50. dollhouse lettuce and cucum.
bers have supplanted the other var.
ieties, the former selling at 75c per
box and the latter at $1.25@1.50 per
dozen.
| California tomatoes have taken the
place of the locals and are now Of
fered at $1.50 per box.
| Grain, Flour and Feed.
| Wheat-The movement of wheat to
the terminal markets was quite free
during the week. A very large in
crease is noted The demand for the
same has only been normal, in fact.
the mills have an oversupply of
wheat at present on hand. The re-
quirements were easily managed. In
dications are that the wheat move
ment from the wheat districts will
soon be on an increase. Already the
movement is showing appreciate
gains every week, and reports from
country stations, indicating more lib
eral markets by farmers, foretell a
still heavier movement for the imme-
date, future. understanding and
blowing operations are still taking a
great deal of the time of farmers.
| Flour-Another drop in the price
of local flour was put into effect
this week. First patents going from
5000 to $40 and seconds from $40
to $3.50. Reports indicate that the
flour situation Is clearing up consid-