Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
COTTON YARNS ARE HIGH
AND STILL ADVANCING
Dealers Experiencing Difficulty in
Obtaining Prompt Deliveries.
Piece Goods Scarce

Local cotton yarn dealers report yarns
very high and still going up. according
to the weekly review of trade for the
local district by r. c. Dun & Co. There
is considerable inquiry for yarns of
various members, but principally FOR
weaving yarns Dealers report that
they are still experiencing some diff
Guilty i'm obtaining prompt deliveries,
owing TO freight congestion.
The wool trade in the local market
has virtually stopped owing to the fact
of the Government communicating the
wool stocks of the country.
Continuing, the review goes on to say:
The smaller manufacturers of mems
and boys clothing are experiencing con-
siderable difficulty in obtaining piece
goods for the coming season. The
larger manufacturers are also expert
cncing some difficulty their orders hav-
ing been placed early and some have
good amount OF stock on hand. Col
leCtionS in the general mems and
women's furnishing and apparel lines
have been inclined TO be a little slow
the last couple of weeks.
There is more activity among the
dress and waist manufacturers, but
they are experiencing considerable diff
iiculty in obtaining competent help and
materials, the latter having advanced
~ SuNll an tNltHl llldL some OF the
smaller manufacturers have not been
able to obtain their supplies. and there
is a tendency to sell on shorter terms,
which has handicapped this class Of
manufacture
"JobberS Of drygoods and woOlcns
Fave had good seasons business, and
thcre continues a scarcity of merChan-
disc, and prices are high.
The iron and steel market presents
no material change, and production is
stated to show an increase since April
l over the March average. While this
is the case, shipments are reported
difficult, except on Government work
The latter continues to be the principal
factor in the situation. Transportation
difficulties and labor shortage continue
to be disturbing features.
Pig iron is reported to show some
Improvement in production, but the coke
situation indicates but little improve
ment. Business in scrap iron is quiet
and shows but little change during
the last week.
There appears to be considerable aC-
ttvity in the hardware line, with a
good demand for all grades of material.
II is believed that the volume of Eusi-
ness done during the last season will
exceed that for several corresponding
seasons. Prices remain firm and col
lections good.
THE electrical trade reports good
volume of business in household special
ties and an increasing volume in con-
nection with building operation work
Jobbers and retailers are well employed
and manufacturers are busy largely on
Government work. Prices are firm and
collections fair
The stove trade is quiet as regards
staple goods, but considerable business
is noted in supplemental heating ap-
paratus. Foundries are operating al
about 90 per cent capacity. .Jobbers
and retailers are busy. Prices are re-
ported firm and collections fair.
THE leather market is fairly active
and prices continue firm. Only moderate
stocks of heavy leather are reported
Glazed kid is in better demand and
prices are firm. Raw material continues
high and hard TO obtain. Shoe dealers
report good trade in specalties and
sales in moderate amounts for Standard
shoes.
Millinery houses report a good trade
The demand for trimmings is increas-
ing"