Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-26
TEXTILE TRADE REPORTS
VERY UNSATISFACTORY
Weekly Reports Of Mercantile
Agencies Report Poor Business
and Collections

Local trade conditions, especially N
the textile industry is anything but
ported very poor, but the same applies
also to collections. The slowing down
appears to have reached almost all the
principal lines of trade.
H. G. Dun & Co, In their weekly re-
view of local trade conditions say:
The local cotton yarn dealers report
the market still dull and unsatts actory.
although some dealers report that they
occasionally are receiving sman orders
Of special numbers for immediate de-
livery. The textile mills are in most
cases operating with greatly reduced
forces or closed entirely Dealers be-
lieve that the end OF the price decline
y not vet in sight. and there is proha hlv
less than so per cent of cotton spindles
now operating.
THE wool market Is still dull and un-
certain and dealers are not looking for
ward to any betterment in conditions
~ the immediate future
CLOAK and suit manufacturers are
doing very little. there being a feeling
among buyers that there will be a de-
cided reduction In prices later on. con-
snpucntly not much activity and collec-
tions slow.
"Manufacturcrs Of dresses state that
the trade is buying sparingly for i'm
mediate needs only Collections slow.
Manufacturers of shirt waists state
here is little demand. However, some
"rade OF merchandise for immediate
needs and are not disposed to place any
rdvanCed orders. Collections slow.
Manufacturers of mems and boys
ate needs only. are not disposed TO pay
prevailing prices, consequently sales are
slow and but little advanced business.
wholesalers and jobbers of cottOns.
wOolenS etc, report but little trading
and collections slow.
Manufacturers of shirts report a
falling off in business.
There appears to be considerable ac-
+ivitv in the hardware line. Business
" general Is about normal. with a good
demand for all grades of material,
which condition It Is believed will con-
linue during the winter season. Prices
rennin firm and collections good
THE electrical trade reports very
satisfactory volume of business in house
"c'd spnCialt'es and some business in
connection with building operation work
Holiday novelties are moving freely and
rood demand is noted in this direction.
Prices are firm and collections fair.
THE stove trade Is somewhat more
active as regards staple goods and sup
Elemental heating apparatus IS reported
moving freely. Jobbers and retailers
are busy and foundries are operating at
pho"t full CHnaCity.
THE leather market continues dull,
but inquiries indicate preparation for
more active business. Glazed kid dealers
Sta'e tney are continuing dlOHb CuIl
servative lines and sales have improved
slightly.
shoe dealers are doing a moderate
trade Retailers appear TO have ,sut-
1cicnt stock on hand to meet immediate
needs and only small orders for future
delivery are being placed.
Millinery houses report fair vol
ume of business, but collections slow,
There Is no material charge of mo-
mept in the local lumber market. The
demand has fallen off somewhat Prices
are about the same and the car supply
Is considered air, and retail yards have
good stocks on hand"