March 25, 1919 



HARDWOOD RECORD 



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though some are still holding off in the belief that prices on lumber will 

 go lower. Manufacturers of lumber say there will be no radical reduc- 

 tion in prices. The strong demand for both quartered red and white oak 

 continues. Stocks in the hands of furniture manufacturers are unusually 

 low and will have to be replenished soon if factories are to continue operat- 

 ing. Box factories are busy and the demand for cottonwood lumber is 

 brisk. Manufacturers in Evansvillo say that the prospects are bright for a 

 picking up in the export trade. In fact there comes a demand from certain 

 quarters of the United Kingdom right now for American lumber, but the 

 great handicap just at the present time is the lack of bottoms. The retail 

 trade is fair only. Building operations are more active than a month ago. 

 A great deal of old property in Evansville is being bought this year and 

 repaired and overhauled. 



LOUISVILLE 



The general demand for hardwood lumber continues active, with a very 

 brisk demand for small lots, this demand taking in almost all grades, 

 varieties and thicknesses, and resulting in cleaning up many small quan- 

 tities. Some of the hardwood operators claim that they today have 

 cleaner yard stock than at any previous time since before the war. The 

 heaviest demand at this time is in quartered and plain oak, there being a 

 heavy demand for low grade and an increasing demand for firsts and 

 seconds. Common is very active in practically all woods. Hickory and ash 

 have been excellent sellers, while elm, poplar and gum are in fair demand, 

 poplar picking up somewhat. Mahogany and walnut are very active, as 

 the cabinet and furniture trades are among the largest buyers, with the 

 auto trade probably next in line. Veneers are moving freely, there being 

 a better demand for high-grade veneers, panels and built up stock than 

 at any previous time In months. Production in the Louisville district is 

 excellent, but high water in the South has re^sulted in log shortage, forc- 

 ing many mills to close or causing them to operate at about fifty per cent 

 full capacity. Walnut production on commercial grades is now heavy, with 

 a fair demand. Heavy log stocks purchased before peace was made are 

 now being cut into commercial grades instead of gun stocks and aeroplane 

 stock, with the result that some very fine lumber is being yarded foi 

 future requirements. 



BEAUMONT 



The cleaning up of the mills of all the upper grades of white oak has 

 been the most talked up development in the hardwood market and whole- 

 salers are finding it impossible to furnish their customers with these 

 grades. 



The exporters went quietly about their task in gathering up the whiti' 

 oak and made some good bargains with large as well as isolated mills. 

 Before they were aware of it, this wood was entirely in the hands of the 

 exporters and all the immediate future deliveries they would undertake 

 to make. This has left the wholesalers with nothing but red oak to offer 

 their customers. Some of the small mills which do not separate their red 

 and white oak are in position to offer mixed cars, but there is not enough 

 of this to relieve the situation. 



The strong demand for gum has weakened to a certain extent, but to 

 offset this, there are more inquiries coming in for magnolia. 



The mills are taking full advantage of improved weather conditions to 

 straighten up stocks and expect to be back to somewhere near normal 

 within the next sixty days. The improved labor conditions were more 

 than offset by bad weather and no headway was made in this direction 

 during the past few months. The west Texas oil fields continue to ask 

 for large quantities of oak rig timbers and the slightest relaxation of 

 the embargo to this district is being taken full advantage of. 



MILWAUKEE 



The industrial demand for hardwoods, especially the choice and select 

 grades for manufacturing into furniture, cabinets, musical instruments 

 and similar goods, continues to increase to such a satisfactory degree that 

 hardwood lumber and veneer manufacturers believe a better than normal 

 condition will be reached much sooner than has been expected. The 

 demand from such indu.stries in Wisconsin and Michigan alone is of wide 

 proportions. The activity noted particularly in the phonograph cabinet 

 industry in this state is one of the most encouraging features of the gen- 

 eral situation. 



Logging operations in many sections of northern Wisconsin have come 

 to a close, the season ending somewhat earlier than usual because of the 

 early spring. The open winter has been one of the most unfavorable ever 

 known to northern hardwood loggers, and the input of logs is smaller 

 than for several years. If the demand for hardwood lumber during the 

 year reaches the volume estimated by authorities on the subject, there is 

 likely to be a material shortage of stocks. Some concerns will attempt to 

 overcome the shortage by carrying logging work well into the summer 

 months, although this is a diflBcult and expensive proceeding. 



Prices as a rule are firmly maintained, although there are numerous 

 instances of cutting in order to effect quick sales of volume. There seems 

 to be no good reason why prices should decline, while indications point to 

 a firm market and possible advances as a reflection of high logging and 

 manufacturing costs and a short supply. 



WE WANT YOUR ORDERS" 



OAK— POPLAR— CHESTNUT 



Soft Texture 



Virginia Stock 



OAK DIMENSION. PINE DIMENSION 



The Kerns Lumber Co., Roanoke, Va. 



PALMER & PARKER COMPANY 



TEAK MAHOGANY ebony 



ENGLISH OAK wc-Mtrc-ne DOMESTIC 



CIRCASSIAN WALNUT VtlMttKO HARDWOODS 



103 Medford Street, Charlestown Dist. 

 BOSTON, MASS. 



WE WANT TO SELL 

 For QUICK SHIPMENT 



100 M' 6/4" No. I Com. & Btr Birch 

 50 M' 6/4" No. 2 Com. Birch 

 50 M' 6/4" No. 3 Com. Birch 

 1 00 M' 6/4" No. I Com. & Btr. Hard Maple 



(6" & wider) 

 50 M' 6/4" No. 3 Com. Hard Maple 

 1 00 M' 8/4" No. 2 Com. & Btr. Hard Maple 

 Send its your inquiries for 

 NORTHERN HARDWOODS and HEMLOCK 



Wheeler -Timlin Lumber Co. 



WAUSAU, WISCONSIN 



QUALITY is remem- 

 bered long after price 

 is forgotten. When desir- 

 ing quality write us. 



A Few Dry Items Now Ready 



1 car 4/4 No. 1 Com. & Bet. Red Gum 



1 car 4/4 FAS Sap Gum 6" & wider 



1 car 5/4 FAS Plain Red Oak 



1 car 5/4 FAS Qrtd. Red Oak 



1 car 4/4 FAS Qrtd. Red Oak, 10" & w. 



1 car 4/4 FAS Qrtd. Sycamore 



J. V. Stimson & Co, 



OWENSBORO KENTUCKY 



ATISFACTORY 

 ERVICE 



