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HARDWOOD RECORD 





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// TIIADIC .MARK \\ 



^ Kraetzer-Curcd lumber is susceptible 

 of being thoroughly air dried or kiln 

 dried in less than one-half the time or- 

 dinarily required for seasoning un- 

 steamed wood. 



^ Kraetzer-Cured lumber does not case- 

 harden, check, end-split or stain, and 

 dries without warping or buckling. 



^ Kraetzer-Cured lumber has a uniform 

 tone of color. Its working qualities are 

 greatly improved, and the beauty of the 

 flake on quarter-sawed stock is en- 

 hanced. 



^ Kraetzer-Cured lumber dries out to 

 materially less weight than unsteamed 

 wood, ranging from 200 to 500 pounds 

 per thousand feet. 



^ Kraetzer-Cured lumber will neither 

 shrink nor swell,' and the grain will not 

 raise when water stains are employed in 

 finishing. 



^ Kraetzer-Cured lumber is not im- 

 paired in strength or quality by the 

 process. 



^ Kraetzer-Cured lumber eliminates all 

 glue-joint troubles and "will stay where 

 it is put." 



^ A list of manufacturers of Kraetzer- 

 Cured lumber will be supplied on appli- 

 cation. 



Kraetzer-Cured Lumber is 



produced by the use of the Kraetzer Preparator. 



manufactured by 



The Kraetzer Company 



537 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 



TRADE MARK 



LUMBER 



host foaturps of the Iradi'. Tlic car shortage is interferins with ship- 

 ments, especially from West Virginia points. 



Oalc is one of the strong; points in the marlcet. The demand is good 

 for both f|iiar1er-sawed and plain oalc and for all grades. Chestnut is 

 also lirni and sound wormy is especially strong. Poplar Is moving fairly 

 wi'll although stocks are accumulating in that wood. Ash is in demand 

 ;inil hasswood is also niovini; well. OtluT hardwoods are unchanged. 



--<, CINCINNATI >.= 



There is very little wrong with the condition of the hardwood market 

 unless it is the placing of orders in such small quantities. This manner 

 of buying has been in force for a numl)er of weeks and while the monthly 

 average is gaining graduall.v. the hand-to-mouth process continues. Tlie 

 market is steady and the best posted dealers believe that it will remain 

 so, gradually increasing until at least a normal stage of consumption will 

 be reached. Wood consuming factories obtaining supplies from tliis 

 market have lieon busy right along and there does not appear to be any 

 real reason for a fall-down in the business of these plants who claim to be 

 getting orders numerous but small in quantity and appear to he fol- 

 lowing out the same policy in purchasing rough lumber. They are carry- 

 ing very little stock of their own but are getting promptly what they need. 



.\11 low-grade hardwoods sell readily at satisfactory prices, the best 

 sellers in Ihis class of material being gum, Cottonwood, poplar and bass- 

 wood. No. 1 common and beticr poplar is not doing so well but In spite 

 of light demand the price is well maintained. Red gum in upper grades 

 is probably slowest in movement of all hardwoods but a reaction is looked 

 for soon by dealers. Chestnut is gaining strength in No. 1 common and 

 Ijetter. and sound wormy is again in active demand. Ash is one of the 

 best sellers on the list, especially in thick stock. Plain oak, while more 

 plentiful than a few months ago, is still leading and all grades are in 

 demand at satisfactory prices. All grades of quartered oak except No. 2 

 common are moving satisfactorily, the latter as usual is in much less de- 

 m.ind. 



=-< TOLEDO y 



Activity continues on the Toledo hardwood niarkot and buying is con- 

 tinuous and fairly heavy although nothing in the speculative sense is 

 hoing done. However the building trades continue active, creating a lively 

 demand for hardwood finish and flooring and factories seem to be run- 

 ning along normally. Poplar seems to be quite active in the regular sizes 

 and plain oak is strong. Red gum is being used largely as a substitute 

 for other woods and continues to gain strength in this market, furniture 

 concerns being good patrons. The small home construction in Toledo has 

 been the heaviest ever known and strangers viewing the city are struck 

 with the large numl>er of neat little homes already built and now under 

 roustruction. These homes are all of modern construction and are finished 

 with hardwoods. 



I'ricos are firm in all linos. 



-< INDIANAPOLIS > 



In common with a general improvement in industrial conditions through- 

 out the state, the hardwood industry has taken on more activity during 

 the last two weeks. The situation now is more satisfactory than it has 

 been for several weeks. 



While prices have not changed materially, they have a steady tone 

 and the demand for hardwoods probably is close to normal for this 

 season of the year. The only discordant note is in the fact that car 

 shortage at the base of the hardwood supply, makes it difficult to obtain 

 shipments promptly. 



All hardwood using concerns in the state, with the possible exception 

 of the automobile industry, are enjoying a large business, in some in- 

 stances bctler than it was at this time last year. 



=-< NASHVILLE >■= 



The hardwood trade is holding up well in this market, with prices 

 about steady. The orders are small, but in the aggregate amount to as 

 much as for the corresponding time last year. There is little change in 

 the character of the demand. Oak and ash are in the greatest request, 

 with moderate demand for low-grade poplar and other lines. Chestnut 

 continues dull. 



=-< LOUISVILLE y. 



While business is not all that might be wished, the volume of trade is 

 nevertheless up to the average for this season of the year, and the out- 

 look is regarded as satisfactory. Comparatively little buying on a large 

 scale is being done, however, and this method of purchasing has resulted 

 in the larger operators feeling that there is insufficient support for the 

 market. Nevertheless, prices are being maintained well, and few lumber- 

 men believe that there is any reason why concessions should be made. 

 It is generally agreed that while the remainder of this year may see 

 only fair business recorded, the opening of 1914 will mark a resumption of 

 active trade, as the new factors in the general industrial situation will 

 have been adjusted by that time and permanently favorable conditions 

 will have been introduced into the situation. Quartered oak is a good 

 seller just now, and plain oak is continuing to move freely. Ash is still 

 going well, and cottonwood is also in fair call. Chestnut, poplar and 



