March 10, 1910 



HARDWOOD RECORD 



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The railroads are doing pretty well, altliouRh they are taking the 

 supplies of ties and structural Ktufl" somewhat heyond iKtniml. I'rospects 

 seem good in this parlicuiar. 



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=-< NEW YORK >.= 



The local hardwood mariiet is exhibiting more strength than at any 

 time witliin tlie past tliree "years, and some features are unique. The 

 fancy woods are in peculiar condition, and the future in this line is 

 problematical with every indication <if higher prices. Stocks of mahogany, 

 usually sviftlciont to supply all demands and even subject to competition, 

 are perhaps lower than ever before, with little chance of being brought up 

 to normal. The freight situation is, of course, back of it all and until 

 steamer space is more plentiful there is sure to be a scarcity of maliogany 

 and other imported woods. 



Domestic hardwoods are moving In good volume at prices that are gen- 

 erally satisfactory. Hardwood prices have not advanced so rapidly as 

 others, but tlie increases have been based on sound conditions produced 

 by natural laws. Red gum has been in steady call since the forward move- 

 ment began and apparently there was no large amount of lumber avail- 

 able. Chestnut, maple, ash and poplar have also gone up gradually in 

 response to active demand. Oak, plain and quartered, is particularly strong, 

 and, because of its being more in the nature of a staple, is firmer than the 

 others. That is to say, tliere is no apparent anxlet.v among wholesalers 

 to move such stock as they have, the limited supply assuring a steady 

 high range of values. 



The freight situation Is responsible for some of the high quotations in 

 tlie local market. It is almost impossible to get a car of lumber into New 

 York from the South and much luml)cr that has been delayed on the rails 

 is being made up by dupliciite purchases from yards carrying stock. 



=•< BUFFALO >= 



Tlic hardwonil dcniaiui is stontiy and prices am advancing. Manufac- 

 turing cntorpriscs aro talting considerably more stock than a few months 

 at:;o and the outloolt is good in tho building trado for this spring. Tlie 

 furnituro industry is busy and now tliat prices have been advanced in that 

 line the trade Is on a better footing. Haliroad congestion interferes witli 

 lumber deliveries to many points and some ()f tho roads show little sign of 

 maiiing headway in cleaning up delayed shipments. The local hardwood 

 market is temporarily disturbed by a strike of machinists In some of the 

 largest plants in the city, but this will probably be adjusted soon. 



A demand for maple in most thicl;nesses is a chief feature at many of 

 the hardwood yards. This wood has been among the strongest on the list 

 during the past few weeks and the local yards have been in fairly good 

 position to supply the requirenu'nts. More stock is now being brought in 

 and good business is looked for this month. Plain and quartered oak 

 continue in steady demand at fair prices. Poplar is moving a little 

 better than a short time ago. Gum is strong, but the demand at the high 

 prices is small. 



-< PHILADELPHIA > 



The hardwood hmilun* trade in this city the past fortnight has been 

 fairly good. An embargo placed on lumber and other articles by the 

 Pennsylvania Ilailrnatl upset trade to some extent. For practically a week 

 rhe embargo applied to all parts of the city, but the ban against lumber 

 has been lifted partially, and it is hoped to have it entirely removed within 

 a couple of days. Prices are holding their own and advancing slightly upon 

 some items. Railroads, shipyards, corporations, furniture manufacturers, 

 and retailers are in the market with a considerable volume of business 

 and many inquiries are being made, indicating heavy buying in the near 

 future. In fact all dry hardwoods are becoming scarce and with a record- 

 breaking spring trade anticipated it is almost a certainty that the mills 

 will not be able to supply the demand. The fancy woods are fast dis- 

 appearing, while export trade is far above normal. The outlook is bright 

 for an immense trade on a comfortable margin and many predict that 

 Philadelphia will set a new mark for volume in the period between April 

 and September. 



=-< PITTSBURGH >-= 



Hardwood men are having the best of It, although that Is not saying a 

 whole lot the past two weeks. Snow, water and bad weather, added to the 

 car shortage, have worked very much against lumber selling. Yard trade 

 has been practically at a standstill. Y'ards went into the winter with fair 

 stocks to carry them over until spring building started and retailers arc 

 adhering to their resolution not to buy more lumber until spring contracts 

 come In. Prices on high-grade hardwood are very firm, as they have been 

 all winter. Low-grade stocks are advancing gradually. Demand from 

 manufacturers seems to be increasing and it looks as if when this year's 

 needs are fully anticipated there will be a pretty lively sale of lumber 

 along this line. 



=-< BOSTON >= 



The well established advances on many items furnish the interesting 

 development of seeming to be no deterrent to purchasing. While it Is im- 

 possible to buy many kinds at prices prevailing a short time ago, there is a 

 strong demand, with the dealers in poor shape to take orders. The tide of 

 shipments necessary to supply the depleted consuming and yard stocks, 

 not only cut down lumber at mill points but together with the large in- 



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Department, pagcx ■iS-4'J. mid ost for iiricc.i. 



Liberty Hardwood Lumber Co. 



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 Big Creek, Tex. 



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Band Mill Planing Mill Dry Kiln 



Fayetteville, Tenn. 



We manufacture PLAIN and QUAR- 

 TERED OAK, ASH, CHESTNUT and 

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Our Specialty is Quartered White Oak 



We Manufacture Dimension 

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