Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-04
YARN TRADE IMPROVES
Demand Is for Finer Grades-PrIces
Have Stiffened Considerably


Decided change for the better Is re-
ported in the yarn trade by r. G. Dun &
Co in their weekly review of conditions
in the Philadelphia district. The demand
Ia principally for fine cotton yarns and
the prices have stiffened to consld-
cradle extent. MerCorlzed yarns arc
moving freely and silk for hosiery pur-
poses seems to De picking up somewhat.
A few buyers are coming to tho market
and placing small orders for delivery up
to and including March Hosiery and
underwear manufacturers seem to be
getting more business. This accounts
for the better conditions in the yarn
trade.
Continuing, the review goes on to
I'm the wool trade. dealers report that
during the last week there has been
little more disposition on the part Of
manufacturers to purchase fair supplies.
1t Is the impression that worsted spin
nerS are getting a little more business
Wool values seem to be recovering n
trihe from the low range to which they
sunk and q hope Is expressed by dealers
that, in the near future. there may be
an Increased demand and strengthening
OF values.
Cloak and suit manufacturers report
receiving some orders for immediate and
also spring delivery While buyers are
purchasing sparingly, prospects are en-
couraging.
Manufactures OF dresses say the
trade Is placing immediate orders and
also spring delivery and business In
the line has shown nice Increase in
the last thirty days.
manufacturers Of shirts report bust.
ness very quiet Many are still dispos-
ing OF their surplus stocks by conduct
ing retail sales from the factories.
Collections in this line are slow.
Paint manufacturers, dealers In
paints and painters supplies report bus.
mess dulet in this line, and while there
appears to he fair amount Of activity
| in the retail trade purchases are in mod
crate quantities and for immediate use,
Manufacturers, however, appear to have
ana II Is believed there will be de.
| cided Increase IN the demand for all
| grades OF material during the early
SDrhg season. There is little change in
| prices aud collections remain good.
"WallpapCr manufacturers, jobbers
and dealers report fair amount OF nc.
! tiyItv in this line and manufacturers
state that there has been noticeable
increase In the volume Of business being
| done during the last month. which has
| shnU,n an increase over corresponding
seasons Tor previous years, and paper
| hangers appear busy throughout the
city and the outlook for the present
month Is bright. There has been an IN.
crease in the prices over 1919. Collec-
lion. are about normal.
",rhe ce!ncn: market shows little I'm
movement. manufacturers report Il
Tir amount of business being done, but
yary Few large orders are being placed
and prices have dropped somewhat.
THE chemical market Is fairly active.
In the drug line, manufacturers report
n good volume Of business and prices
keep high. In the, chemical and dye
stun lines, buying has fallen on some,
what and at present prices are rather
low. 49,,
NTonnpantnrarG nd iphhnr,,
bort very little buying except for imme'
. dIata needs and prices are declining
The Wholesale lear tobacco business
! "a comparatively quiet Dealers are
only buying for Immediate wants on ne,
count Of the prevailing high prices
asked by growers, There appears to be
n tendency to hold off until prices breNl;
There Is moderate demand for good
grades OF Connecticut and Pennsylva
nnia. Sumatra and Havana are In fair
re1uest. but prices rule high, Floridas
and Porto Ricos are selling moder,
ately'