Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-11
FREIGHT CONGESTION
MAKES PRICES HIGHER
Cotton Yarn Also Advances on De-
mands for Deliveries of War
Orders

The cotton yarn market was not very
active during the last week according
to the trade review for the Philadelphia
district by Il. c. Dun g. Co. Prices, how
ever are said to be high and in some
quarters IL is predicted that they will
go still higher, owing to di Il Guilty in OBJ
tanning deliveries occasioned by con-
gested freight conditions and the demand
to ill war orders
Conditions in the local wool market
during the week were quiet. supplies of
all descriptions were virtually small and
prices ruled high and firm. Manhfac-
turers in the textile lines are well-em-
ployed with the exception OF. possibly
manufacturers Of carpets, draperieS and
kindred lines.
The review, continuing, says:
Manufacturers OF cloaks and suits
are looking forward to an Improvement
In business the coming season. Some of
the manufacturers have their lines out
and are booking some little business
Manufacturers of shirtwaists showed a
little more activity during the last week
or ten days and are looking forward to a
busy cloak, suit and waist season.
Manufacturers of boys and mems
clothing are reported we'll sold up for
spring. There is continued scarcity of
fabrics and prices remain high.
Wholesalers OF dry goods and wool
ems report little change in conditions
and the market has been steadily ad-
vancing, both in cotton and wooden
fabrics.
THE iron and steel market presents no
Vtr1 nl.s
ed last week by difficulties of transporta-
ton in consequence of the extremely
cold weather. This has been somewhat
remedied by the return OF more normal
weather conditions, but shortages of cars
and labor is still Ian important factor
in the situation. Uncertainty of prices
until April /. when 1t is understood they
will be subject to Government super
vision. somewhat discourages forward
buying. Plants are operating to full
capacity. being largely engaged on Gov
ernment contracts Collections are re-
ported to show some improvement.
THE hardware line remains active
and there appears to be a good demand
for all grades Of material. 1t is believed
that the volume of business being done
will equal. II not exceed. that for the
same period of 1910 Prices remain
firm and collections good.
dealers in electrical trade report n
good volume of business in household
specialties and some activity in connec.
tion with building operation work. Manu-
facturers are busy on Government work
largely and jobbers and retailers are
well employed. Prices are reported firm
and collections fair.
THE stove trade continues without
material change. The continued sea-
lines. Staple goods are moving freely
and considerable business is noted in
supplementary heating apparatus. Foun-
dries are operating to full capacity and
jobbers and retailers are well employed
Prices firm and collections fair
In the lumber market prices remain
firm. very, few quotations are being made
except On overnment orders, owing to
the emDargoes. Railroad shipments
have been bad and labor conditions have
been poor. 1t is believed. however, that
the Government control of the railroads
will ease up shipments and the outlook
for the future regarding prices is be-
lieved to be good
THE paper market is fairly active and
manufacturers and jobbers report a good
amount of business, with prices inclined
to advance.
Paint manufacturers, dealers in
paints and painters supplies report busi-
ness quiet. due to the midwinter season.
purchases are in moderate amounts and
representing all grades OF material.
Prices remain high and collections good.
wallpaper manufacturers, jobbers
and dealers in this line report little ac-'
tivity, which is customary for this sea-
son of the year. There appears to be
little operation work under way among
n "A, he,
fined principally to jobbing and repair
work There is little change In prices
and collections are reported good"