Retail Fur Trade Booms Despite High Prices
Retailers nationwide report strong fur sales and rising orders with prices holding. A. E. Force of Dawson & Wilson Co notes furs are now seen as essentials, not luxuries, with demand outweighing supply. Retailers in industrial towns report 25 to over 33% gains, and some even reach 100% growth in early orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Force
Dawson & Wilson Company
Cleveland
Buffalo
New York
Bofes
Ohio
Force
Hides Being Sold Off Backs of Grazing Herds
A New York Retail Shoe Dealers Association meeting disclosed that hides from cattle fattening for slaughter west of the Mississippi have been bought for the coming six months. The group noted leather warehouses are filled by foreign buyers awaiting exports. John Slater cited calfskin prices and tanners urged public price education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Shoe Dealers? Association of
New York
West
John Slater
Slater
Leather novelty goods makers curb production amid scarce supplies
Leather goods manufacturers have recalled traveling salesmen as orders fill ahead and raw materials run short. Sealskin is nearly unavailable, pigskin scarce and prices high, forcing shifts to cowhide with hairline grain. Deliveries slip two to three months with possible allocation to regular buyers to ensure some portion of orders.
Fur Muskrat Prices Rise Sharply Amid Strong Demand
Muskrat fur leads market gains as steady orders from fur manufacturers push prices up. Dealers report muskrat outpacing other staples with rising quotes and a shortage that may trigger substitutes like seaine seal-dye and nutria. Old-time fur men foresee potential replacements if the trend continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dskrat
Tradson
War Department Sells Chinese Dog Mats for Aviation Gear
The War Department bought large quantities of Chinese dog mats made from hides and hulls of ships including Sinchues and New Chwangs. Used to mist aviators coats gloves and boot linings the mats were declared surplus and sold to farriers who reportedly made them up to resemble various kinds of fur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aviation Service
War Department
Frequent Auctions Spur Speculation in Fur Pelts
Furriers are buying heavily from Taw skin dealers while many dealers push quick profits over regular sale channels. Smaller fur auctions have sprung up to meet demand and are seen by traders as speculative. These auctions are blamed for inflating prices and not distributing goods to consumers.
Lack of Stocks Hampers Business in Dyestuffs
Trading in dyestuffs suffers from severe stock shortages and high prices. Demand for colors like patent blue and metanil yellow remains strong, but scarce supplies curtail sales and push prices up. Domestic alkali blue and Bismarck brown are in demand, with buyers facing limited availability and high offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brill
Swine Exports and Cotton Trade Figures in 1918 Summary
In 1918 shipments to the United States included 0.5 shipments at Rt. Gull Swit ids valued at 1,010,664 dollars. Decree details appear in SOLI with 00 percent noted. Cotton manufactures dominate export items though many figures remain unclear beyond this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt. Gull
United States
Wal
Soli
Early Jewelry Orders Do Not Ensure Quick Deliveries
Early orders for jewelry are disrupting delivery schedules as August shipments arrive ahead of demand. Buyers rush for fall and winter items but face delays due to a shortage of skilled workers at Rhode Island and Providence factories. Gold plated items and imitation pearls sell in high quantities while raw materials remain hard to obtain, boosting overall sales yet challenging supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huyers
Providence
Rhode Island
Pacific Coast
Middle West
Copper Price Outlook Expands Delivery for July and August
Copper demand drivers signal continued coverage of future requirements as traders expect higher prices later. Near term delivery regions show 17 to 18 cents per pound with July shipments at 17 cents and distant deliveries at 18 cents. Domestic buyers have secured supplies through August amid anticipated revival in fall business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renere Nave Uowacd
Fair Distribution of Silk Output Chief Aim of Mills Chief
Woolly text notes mills struggle to meet global silk demand. J Irving Hanson of I R Mullison & Co says production runs at full capacity but demand exceeds supply. He stresses fair distribution among customers, with rising domestic demand, higher wages, and expanding foreign orders limited by licenses to ship to England and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Irving Hanson
I. R. Mullison & Co
Hanson
United States
Paper markets hold firm as rates stay near five percent
Commercial paper remains steady at about 5 percent with 5¼ percent noted as negligible. Dealers expect rates to hold, aided by tax exempt government borrowing at 4 percent and rediscount privileges. Growing business borrowing is seen as key to continued firmness, while liquidity measures keep bills ample in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramount
Chicago
Fisher
National City Bank
Otto Kahn
Federal Reserve Board
American Exchange National Bank
Federal Reserve Institution
New York
Chemicals Exporters Vie for Phenol and Caustic Soda Demand
Exporters report active phenol sales as caustic soda demand remains firm. Producers seek 10 to 10 1/2 cents per pound with secondhand lots at 9 1/2 cents. some deals delivered at 2.95 dollars for soda ash and producers at 3 to 3.10. Oxalic acid remains offered at 24 cents per pound amid a price decline. Bichromate of soda sees secondhand prices up to 8 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsb
Arle Boeiter
St St. Louis
U. P
Japan
Calfakin
Textile Finishers Seek Wages Rise at Morning Meeting
The Cloth Examiners and Spongers Union of Greater New York demands higher pay. Textile Finishers Association meets at Water McAlnin at 10 o'clock with union reps present. They seek 83 to 10 dollars weekly, effective June 28 after a June 7 prior gain. The Sweater and Knitted Textile Manufacturers Association Eastern district plans its annual meeting June 25 at Terminal Sales Building on 42nd Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloth Examiners’ and Spongers’ Union of
Greater New York
Textile Finishers’ Association
The
Sweater and Knitted Textile Manufacturers Association, Eastern District
Terminal Sales
Forty-second Street
Basic Commodities: No Transactions Reported In Bids
Report shows no transactions in the Basic Commodities market during the latest session. Bid slices appear without execution, indicating inactivity in buy offers.
Woollen Mills Begin Spring Cloth Orders Early
Woollen mills and selling agents report a trend to accept spring orders now at value with prices left open. Buyers push for early business despite higher costs and potential price rises. Loom idle rates rise as yarn supplies lag and labor shortens weekly output.
Jobbers Boost Cotton Goods Shipments Promptly
Cotton wares sold well yesterday with jobbers as the main sellers. Mill agents moved few items except Shorts and unbleached lines barely sold. Commission merchants reported many orders but paused on accepting new ones. Buyers favored prompt delivery and bleached fabrics found solid demand from women’s wear makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etomers
White Waist Demand Surges Nationally for Summer Wear
Manufacturers of waists report extraordinary demand for white georgette crepe waists as retailers place large orders for immediate delivery. Producers accelerate output to meet the midsummer rush while forecasts say July and August will be white months for women. Sales of white dresses skirts and shoes to retailers are said to be larger than usual nationwide.
Burlap Prices Rise in Calcutta Markets
Local importers reported higher burlap prices in Calcutta with limited buying. Eight ounce burlap sold at 10.85 cents per yard while ten percent ounce material fetched 12.10 cents. Heavy burlap in Calcutta equaled 103 cents per yard landed in New York after insurance and freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
New York
America
Rubber Reclaimers Convert Plants Into Rubber Goods Factories
Reclaimers discuss converting plants to rubber goods at the association meeting. Demand for reclaimed rubber remains weak due to low crude rubber prices and ample coal market supply. Dealers would need price reductions to boost scrap sales while automobile top makers show slight demand for reclaimed material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihkat
Reclaimers’ Association
Briggs & Stratton Buys Smith Motor Wheel from A. O. Smith
Milwaukee June 17 The Briggs Stratton Company which ran a wartime plant for hand grenades has purchased the Smith motor wheel a bicycle power attachment from the A O Smith Corporation Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Motor Wheel
Milwaukee
Briggs & Stratton Company
A. O. Smith Corporation
Japanese Harbor Improvements in Kobe and Moji
Kobe and Moji harbor upgrades proceed with a combined budget of 13000000 dollars. Shipyards and port facilities funded to improve docking, cargo handling, and safety under a coordinated project plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kobe
Moji
Albany Incorporation Roundup Grants Numerous Charters
The New York Secretary of State issued charters for a wide range of ventures across New York City and surrounding areas. Companies listed include Robinawond Ratates, Huilan Real Estate Attorney, Loomis Tales Corporation, Rainbow Import Export Corporation, St Regis Dread, and many more with stated capitalizations and business focuses from real estate to manufacturing and mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Sec
Robinawond Ratates
Broderick Fy Ryan
Dr. Young
Joseph A. Mooney
Sifth
L Turt A
Bowser
Second’ Street
Newb
Ventury Tating Co, Inc
New York County
Eneral
Ben Baer
M. A. Solomon
Bf If
Recell
St An's Avenus
Grote
Loomis Tales Corporation
Willis TL Loomis
Gouverteur
N.Y
Lowla Brook
Brooklyn
Wade
Harry Brook
Joseph Travis
East 107Th Street
New York
Liberty Coopers Company
Tne
Manhattan
General Steamakin
Boss Thames
Glibane
Josobl Hukria
Weitroadway
Newick
Sherman Brasa Foundry Company
Tae
Mantiatiany Case
Busine
S70
Sherman
Samuel Shepire
Aerts Dursle
Slebuing Avenue
Yoo
Manhallahs En Com
S. WV
Hyidy
Christian Beluiti
Arahey el Ehanhers
Srey St Regis Dread Stunavacturing Co
Murhatiniy Mite
Tess
Sures Mrawer
Louis Feuer
Lust
Tivons Merchants “Property Company
Montatiuny Real
Alden
Notley
Tecatier
Ballard
John Sicnet
New York City
Mrewtian
Stern
Jacob Regis
Simul
Trews
Nathan Sandinger
Rivingtun Sthet
Neve York City
Ta Raving Company
Tre
Fan
Mt A Virtanen
Bay Fourteenth Street
Grovkelya
Collins Oul ‘Company, Inc
Ulkonvilley
Woal
Wood
Cyrus Ellis
Wiliam van Epps
W. le van Hops
Pusonville
William I Wark Nan
Julius Frank
Sinai Be Huwley
Caroline Street
Ogienshare
Willa Ho
Bronx
Cewhlats
A.W. Crgnkstanl
Crookston
Chant Asl Steet
Hrony
Prowroaklys Suet, Inc
Wahatian
Haar
Shertan Mo Devries
Trinity Avent
B. Dreaser
Ene
Hattany Manucaeturine
Pusels
Max Surst
Samuel Waxrnad
Ain Binder
Blanietery
Spletman
Washinecon Avenue
York
City Fishman & Ahman
Ine
Mey
Brac
Lanilesuun Shoe Ui, Inc
Betera Shoe Buatness
Stkelautides
Aan
Roan Landersmudl
Upel Deerth Newirl
S.J Judia Penginion & Supply Co
Dae
Jmdlissy
Valun
Brooks
Keystone Motor To, Inc
Manhattans Motor Business
UL Deliv
Hoult
P Shunioy
Mewuil Way
Ciry Ethene
Uuhy Clothing
Devberduchaay Fie Bt
Sisdeband
Satisel Chamborasienet
New Vai Chey
Stanwood Brasil Company
Manhattan General Gerewuthe
Warle Bailie
Sas Vien Ness
Shuresina Woodward
Masaldit
Tuletan
Rlavskinele
Paltah Steamship
Wipany
Lae
Thuttuios
Eierapare
Vilaeskewl
Hank Kradanares
Wiuhund Street
UN Olano
Kentall
States
Verail’ Drygauis
John Tinie
Sigeruvkl
Izujaestowsil
Buywide
Titer Land and Muilding Company, Inc
Bosudan
Ted Galliguly
Charles Ual 'Stulter
Tenehatin Pari
Sin “Broa
Une
Manubaetulig
Arshur G. Simith
William Wysini
Ees Lehigh Mreproofing Company, Inc
Mannarum
Haumtruetion
Ab Re Thamgarien
Dusien Nupdatoss Ake Ahern
Avenuy
Nydsrooklyn Politicatvarmaceunial Laboratories
Fis
Mantis
Pharmaseutical Speciatoivs
Witain Vullt- She Sosoon
P. Murahull
Jase Webbers
Mresidenc' Situa
Hyootlyn
London Wool Auction Report Shows Price Decline
London wool sale notes 9400 bales offered. Merino and medium merino prices fall five to ten percent. Auctioneer reports weaker demand during the session.
Silk Fabrics Demand Surges As French Goods Flow In
War orders push bold silk buying across the nation from Chicago to San Francisco. Satin faced silks sell from 2 to 6 a yard with retail around 4 to 3. Lyons mills report steady French consignments including metal woven goods and dress nets. Jobbers note unprecedented demand for shirt fabrics driven by labor earnings and currency in the South fuels purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
San Francisco
Sia
Lyonsilk Mills
France
Raw Silk Market Holds Firm Amid Limited Transactions
Raw silk trading yesterday was quiet with only a few orders for July and August delivery. Importers sought to supplement current supplies while prices stayed unchanged due to lack of Yokohama market cables. Shanghai reports claim anti Japanese agitation subsided and northern Chinese silk prices firm with expectations of higher levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Shanghai
Iso
Northern Pine Mills Raise Lumber Prices Across Markets
Northern Pine manufacturers increased lists by five dollars per thousand feet on selected lumber with two dollar plus shifts on dimension and timbers and two fifty on siding. The move tightens supply as mills report stock shortages in common items while new Northern Pine lists await full official release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
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Wilkin Ht
Williams Wison
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A. Barton Hepburn
Hon
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Nagasaki
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Japan Society
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London Wool Auction
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Sune Niat
Osaka Shosen Kaisha
Osaka Mercantile Steamship Co
Hongkong
Manila
Singapore
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