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sary measure, the activity iu all quarters is constantly improving. Some 

 industries, of course, are not running at full capacity owing to the war, 

 but others are working day ami night to e.xecutc orders. rieiity of 

 money is available at a rate unknown for many years, notwithstanding 

 the fact tliat over .f 1,100,000,000 has been paid in on the big govern- 

 ment loan only a comparatively short time ago. 



Thus it may be expected that the large consumption power of this 

 market for all kinds of American hardwoods will show a further advance^ 

 as soon as peace has been restored and shipments will become possible. 



Ulack walnut stock in first hands have been cleared entirely, except a 

 few lots of common lumber. Firsts and seconds boards, especially 1 incli 

 thick, will find a ready market after hostilities will have ceased. The 

 demand for small (suitable for boards) and medium wood was very keen 

 of late and no stocks are left in first hand. There are still a few hun- 

 dred veneer logs, but these too will probal)ly be sold before long. Prices 

 obtained have gone up a good deal. All kinds of logs will be wanted 

 after close of the war and shipments are strongly recommended to 

 this port immediately shipping conditions will allow this. 



White oak lumber was in good request, especially No. 1 common. 

 Prices advanced steadily. There were no stocks of logs available at 

 the beginning of the war and little demand for fine grained, mild white- 

 colored wood. 



Cottonwood stocks on hand have been cleared and prices increased. 

 Sap as well as tupelo gum lumber will find buyers at satisfactory prices 

 as soon as imports again can be made. No stocks are left. 



.\11 stocks of poplar logs have been sold at good prices and there 

 was a fair demand. Imports especially of medium and large wood, suit- 

 able for veneer purposes, will fetch good prices as soon as normal condi- 

 tions again prevail. 



The few parcels of hickory logs left at the beginning of the war were 

 sold almost immediately after the outbreak of the hostilities and very 

 good prices were paid. Although this wood, as well as ash, is used to 

 a very large extent for war purposes, new shipments would be very 

 much appreciated after peace will again be in Europe. 



Prices for ash logs have advanced more than one hundred per cent by 

 now. Although the quality of the stocks still on hand at the end of July 

 was rather interior, same could be sold at high prices. The shipment 

 of further parcels is recommended as soon as transport conditions will 

 permit this and the season at that date will not be too advanced for 

 this material. 



Magazine Changes Name 



The title of the oflicial organ of the .\mcrican Wood Preserver.?' Associ- 

 ation has been changed to Wood Preserving. It will be published quarterly 

 at Baltimore, Md., and is devoted to the industr.v set forth in its name. 

 C. C. Schnatterbeck is managing editor of the publication. It has an 

 important field to cover and is performing its task well. 



Wooden Floors for Mills Advocated 

 The Paper Mill, a publication devoted to the paper industry, recently 

 contained an article on the kinds of tioors best suiteci to paper mills. 

 Wood was given preference to all others. It is less dusty than concrete, is 

 much easier on the feet of workmen, and in winter is warmer, and 

 workmen are able to do more work, and with more comfort to themselves 

 than when they work on hard concrete floors. The ideal floor for the 

 paper mill is said to be that made from creosoted wooden blocks. 



Walnut and Other Woods Wanted 



An .-Vmerican consular oflicer in Russia reports that a business man in 

 his district wishes to make a cash purchase of first-cIass mahogany boards 

 of 1 to 4 inches in thickness, 7 inches wide, and 7 feet and up long ; Amer- 

 ican walnut of the same dimensions and quality ; square beams of mahog- 

 any not thinner than 28 inches for veneer; square beams of American 

 walnut of the same dimensions ; and blocks of rosewood of the East 

 Indian variety, IS inches wide, as well as blocks of amaranth, ebony, 

 palm, lemon, etc. Correspondence should be in Russian. Persons in the 

 United States who might want to look into this prospect can procure 

 the name and address of the parties in Russia by writing to the Bureau 

 of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Washington, D. C, and giving the 

 index number, "Lumber No. 15686." 



Rattan Embargo 



On February 22, 1015, the British government prohibited the exportation 

 of rattan from the Straits Settlements to other than British ports. That 

 will cut off the chief part of this article which has been reaching the 

 United States. Large quantities of good grade rattan are available in the 

 Philippines, but there is no present organization for exporting it. The 

 Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce at Washington has just pub- 

 lished a report on Philippine rattan which contains valuable information. 



Spain Selling Timber 

 Spain is one of the last countries from which timber exports would be 

 expected. It is commonly reported to have been stripped of its forests 

 three or four hundreds years ago. Yet it appears that some timber Is still 

 to be had in that country, and that the disorganization of trade on account 

 of the war has brought this timber into notice. The London Timber Trades 

 Journal recently stated that with the cutting off of supplies of foreign 

 beech on account of the war, and the great demand of wood of all kinds 



WE WANT WALNUT 



If yoij have Black Walnut Logs 14" and larger in diameter 

 and 8' or longer in length, write us for prices and particu- 

 lars. A\'c are iti the market now fur two million feet. 



PICKREL WALNUT CO., 4025 Clara Avenue, ST. LOUIS 



TIMBER ESTIMATES 

 Northern, Southern & West Indian Hardwoods 



Estimates Maps Reports 



D. E. LAUDERBURN, Forest Engineer BbiTirewToi^" ^y. 



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To the Owner of 

 Timber Lands 



Far sighted owners of timber 

 lands will take advantage of the 

 times, incident to the European 

 wars, and prepare themselves for 

 the day when the demand for tim- 

 ber is suddenly thrust upon them. 

 It is certain to come at no distant 

 time. Therefore the wise man will 

 cultivate a closer acquaintance with 

 his holdings and the best method 

 of marketing them. Guessing on 

 the quality and price will only lead 

 to complications and possible fail- 

 ure. Let us prepare the way for you. 



Remember, we not only report 

 with absolute accuracy, but assist 

 in selling your property, if desired. 



SEND FOR OUR BOOKLET 



L. E. CAMPBELL LUMBER CO. 



Cruising and Engineering Department 

 2334 Dime Bank Bldg., DETROIT. MU II. 



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at good prices, it is interesting to note that a concession is being offered 

 of about fifty miles of forest in Spain consisting principally of beech, with 

 some oak and spruce. The forest is well situated in regard to railways and 

 shipping ports, freights even in these hard times would not be by any 

 means excessive, while as an extra inducement large orders for timber are 

 waiting. 



Hardwood 'News Notes 



-.^ MISCELLANEOUS >-= 



Receivers have been appointed for the Virtiuia Veneer Company at 

 Jarrett, Va. 



William S. Whiting of AsbevlUe, N. C, has opened up a hardwood 

 office at Ellzabethton, Tenn. 



The New Albany Cabinet Company has been Incorporated with $10,000 

 capital at New Albany, Ind. 



At St. Louis, the notary Washing Machine Company had Increased 

 Its capital stock to ?125,000. 



The J. H. Allen Company, Clio, Ark., manufacturer of hardwood 

 lumber, Is reported to have moved to St. Louis, Mo., and to have takeu 



