Evening star., 1922-07-22

Linens are selling well. especially
dress linens, which are in better de-
mand than for some years, Prices
are one-third less than last year. Table
linens are selling better than last
year.
Canvas goods manufacturers and job
bers report good business. The tent
trade has improved materially with
all orders requesting immediate de-
livery. More people are camping this
year. but they did not order equipment
until the last moment and dealers did
not anticipate requirements.
As indication of demand for plain
and finished book, writing and cover
papers, wholesaler says most fac
tories during June operated at 90 per
cent Of capacity. Prices are generally
firm and advances have been made in
some lines.
New life insurance policies written
have increased recently. according to
an agent of one of the largest COM
panias. because corporations are buy
Ing more and more such protection
against deaths Of their important
executives and officers.
Although demand for brass and cop
per plates. sheets, tubes and rods has
declined somewhat. the market con-
tinues active. One large mill cannot
deliver tubes in less than four weeks.
sheets in less than FIVE weeks and rods
IN less than three weeks.
Household glassware 1t active. Prices
are steady, but are not expected to
advance, according to the agent of
several manufacturers. Conferences
between manufacturers and labor
leaders now are being held.
Plumbing supplies have sold better
In parts of New York and in New
Jersey seashore towns than In many
eastern cities. Is reported by a large
would stiffen demand. as operators
have bought no supplies for piping or
other purposes since April 1.
Knit goods business is seasonally
quiet. There has been some fall
buying in hosiery. sweaters and un-
derwear for delivery in September
and October. All grades are repre-
sented in those orders. which are
numerous. but not for large quanti-
ties.
Glove business is excellant. accord
ing to a large factor. who expects
an immense business in fall. He con-
siders the summer sales as remark
able. the turnover being much larger
than last year. Although black and
white hold up well. there is noted a
considerable demand for colors.
Bakery equipment business is quiet.
Some sales are being made at sea-
shore resorts. July and August are
that a good business will develop in
September. Inquiries show interest
among buyers who have held Off for
lower prices
Bicycle business is somewhat de-
pressed by general conditions, a deal
er reports. 1t is necessary to put
out an exceptionally good bargain in
order to interest buyers. There is
installment plan. Many boys are
now using bicycles for commercial
purposes.
large dealers. The dry-goods trade
is doing some advanced buying on
wide moire and satin ribbon for
sashes and girdles. Dark shades pre-
dominate. including seal brown,
navies and black.
Demand for rubber goods Is fairly
steady. Rainy weather in June re-
tarded sales Of rubber-soled white
pers. This condition was counter
balanced by the demand for~water-
proof clothing, including boots. Sales
of such stocks have averaged about
20 percent greater than at this time
last year.
Wholesale drugs are generally
steady. One wholesaler says q cur
rent campaign has stimulated sales
Of white pine and tar cold mixtures
and other winter remedies Importa-
tions are being resumed. as the .ex-
cess Of foreign goods has been liqui-
dated.
Mohair yarn demand Is keeping up
as the lightweight slip-on sweater
manufacturers are still busy. Call for
lightwei ght yarns will soon cease and
Inquiries are for heavier sizes for
fall. Indications are there will be
good fall business. Popular sweater
coIors will be white. Jade. periwinkle
and silver gray.