HARDWOOD RECORD 



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the most part the Ion-i>r grades are weakest, with the demand for the 

 better classifications rather better, and with chestnut one of the least 

 active woods on the list. The export situation is interesting in a way. 

 Inquiries seem to be numerous enough, but the dilTicuities in the way of the 

 exporters filling orders or mailing shipment are such that in numerous in- 

 stances nothing can be done. The combination of climbing freight rates, 

 the virtual embargo imposed by some of the steamship lines, the reduced 

 sailings, and difficulties about financial arrangements are spoiling much 

 business, which could be done on a very satisfactory basis. If shipping 

 facilities were available. Needs of the English buyers and those in some 

 other countries appear to be increasing, but they cannot easily be taken 

 care of, and the interests of the exporters are seriously injured. When 

 anything like adequate relief will be afforded no one is in a position to 



=-< COLUMBUS y 



A distinct improvement has been shown in the hardwood trade in 

 Columbus and central Ohio during the past fortnight. Trade is brisker 

 and Judging from the increased inquiries there is a much better tone devel- 

 oping. With the spring building season approaching it is believed that the 

 volume of business will increase. All grades of hardwoods are in fair 

 demand and there is no especial accumulation of an.y varieties or grades. 



Prices are ruling firm at the levels which have prevailed for some time. 

 There is less cutting in order to force trade and more stability is shown 

 on all sides. Shipments are coming out promptly. Retailers' stocks are 

 light and they are still following the policy of buying only for the imni'' 

 diate future. 



Indications are bright for an active building season, judging from the 

 work being done by architects and contractors. Plans have been pre- 

 pared for buildings of all kinds. This is true especially in the larger 

 cities and towns in central Ohio. The rural sections also show quite a 

 building boom. 



Factories making vehicles, implements, and furniture are in the market 

 for hardwoods. Furniture factories have had a fair show season, although 

 not up to expectations. Vehicle factories are busy and more activity is 

 shown in implement lines. 



Quartered oak is one of the stronger points in the market and prices are 

 ruling firm. The same Is true of the demand for plain oak. Chestnut is 

 moving in fair volume at steady prices. Sound wormy is especially active. 

 Poplar stocks are moving well and all grades are firm. Basswood is rather 

 active, while ash is quiet. On the whole the entire list is in better posi- 

 tion than a fortnight ago. 



=-< CINCINNATI y 



While it cannot be said that hardwood conditions are any better than a 

 week or so ago surely the situation is no worse. All indications poiut 

 toward a very early spring, and the fine weather of the last several days 

 should it continue is bound to help. Dealers are not at all disappointed 

 because business did not open up with a rush right after the first of th» 

 year as some expected, fully realizing the demoralized condition in every 

 line of business. Knowing full well that it would take time for the ad- 

 justment to come, they are well pleased to note the steady increase, slight 

 as it is, and feel that there is to be a steady improvement as the season 

 advances. Many of the woodworking plants are buying in small quanti- 

 ties as usual, but the frequency of these small orders are beginning to 

 amount up, making fair totals under the conditions at the end of the 

 month. Some wholesalers report a scarcity of certain items right now 

 and all state that mills with well manufactured hardwoods are just a 

 little more independent when quoting prices than a month ago. The 

 slowest seller on the list is red gum in common and better, but sap gum 

 of same quality is doing nicely. There is a little better demand for plain 

 oak, and quartered oak of good grades is in fair retiuest. West Virginia 

 maple is in much improved condition, and the call for this stock is rapidly 

 increasing. Chestnut in common and better grades is moving slowly, but 

 sound wormy in all thicknesses is showing considerable strength. There 

 is a decided improvement in the request for ash, especially thick stock. 

 Prices are strong at recent quotations, but dealers do not anticipate better 

 prices for a month or two at least, when a general movement in hardwoods 

 is expected. With the long curtailment of product at mill points when the 

 demand does come there will be none too much dry stock to meet it. 



=-< TOLEDO > 



There is a better tone to business here than there has been for a long 

 time past. With the coming of better weather people seem to have recov- 

 ered both their .spirits and their confidence and it is generally predicted 

 that a few more weeks will witness what might be termed another building 

 boom. Local architects are busy with plans for structures of various 

 kinds, ranging from private residences to duplexes, apartment houses, 

 public buildings, school houses, etc. The building will be heavy this sea- 

 son throughout northwestern Ohio. Many of the smaller cities are planning 

 public buildings of an important nature. ITie trade is still light, but in- 

 quiries are plentiful and everything indicates an early opening up of busi- 

 ness. Dealers are fairly well supplied and stocks for immediate use are 

 easy to secure. Prices arc fairly firm considering general trade condi- 

 tions. Toledo has the proud record of heading the list of large Ohio 

 cities In building gains for January. Permits were issued here in January 

 for 10.-. buildings to cost $537,207, while last year's valuation amounted 

 to but $234,894, showing a gain of 12S per cent. 



Dermott Land and Lumber Company 

 DERMOTT, ARK. 



The White Lake Lumber Co. 



Peoples Gas Bldg., CHICAGO, ILL. 



Northern and Southern Hardwoods 



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YELLOW PINE 



High Qualitu — PrompJ Deliverp 



WE WANT TO MOVE AT ONCE 



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 3 cars 1" No. 3 Common Basswood 

 15 cars 1" Oak — all grades 



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 5M 5/4 1st and 2nd red 

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 CM 5/'4 No. 1 common plain 

 3M 6/4 1st and 2nd plain 

 l.'JM R/4 1st and 2nd red 

 4M 8'4 1st and 2nd plain 

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common and better 

 Our 1914 cut of well aasortrd IIARIUVOOOS AND HEMl-OCK wUl 

 soon be in shipping condition. 



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ARPIN HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY 



Grand Rapids. Wis. ATLANTA, WIS. 



Saw mills and planlnp mill at Atlanta. Wisconsin. 



The Tegge Lumber Co. 



High Grade 



Northern and Southern 



Hardwoods and Mahogany 



Specialties 



OAK, MAPLE, CYPRESS, POPLAR 

 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 



