HARDWOOD RECORD 



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since an inspection of stocks will usually disclose shortages where none 

 had seemed to exist. As a matter of fact, the mills have so far managed 

 to find an outlet for all of the lumber which they produced, and it has 

 not been found necessary to shut down plants in order to lieep stocks 

 within easily manageable, proportions. Members of the trade may have 

 been obliyod to expend more energy in locatiUK wants, but the movement 

 lias not fallen far below the normal, and not a few of the firms and 

 corporations even state that their trade is well up to expectations. One 

 hardwood man here stated that for the first six months of the present 

 year he expected to fall perhaps twenty-live per cent under last year, 

 but he also qualified this with the further statement that the last year 

 was the biggest in his experience. Other hardwood men tell similar 

 stories, so that from the standpoint of volume the situation does not 

 appear to be bad. To be sure, the big consumers, like the railroads, are 

 out of ibe market, and here is where the shoe pinches. In addition, the 

 furniture factories have curtailed their wants considerabl.v. One of the 

 most active woods is gum, which has undergone something of a revival, 

 being in good request both in the domestic market and abroad. A bettei' 

 tone seems to have developed in chestnut of late, although relative quiet 

 continues to prevail. In other words, there is little, if any, change, though 

 it must be said that the outlook abroad is more encouraging. Late reports 

 about conditions in the United Kingdom and Germany piirticularly are to 

 the effect that the general business situation has improved, the recovery 

 being manifested in the demand for lumber. As far as prices are con- 

 cerned, they remain much the same, being as a rule lower than those that 

 prevailed last year, and so far showing no indications of a stiffening. 

 The quotations are in the main easy and wonid \indcr different cir- 

 cumstances hold out a strong incontivf to sl.icking up. 



=-< COLUMBUS >.= 



The hardwood trade in Columbus and in fact all parts of Ohio is becom- 

 ing more active. Demand from retalleis is increasing as the building 

 season advances and there is also a tendency to increase the orders from 

 manufacturing plants. On the whole the tone of the market Is better and 

 future prospects appear brighter. Jobbers as well as dealers believe the 

 season will be a good one, despite the business depression. 



Yardmen are buying cautiously to take care of their current needs. 

 Building is quite active, not only in Columbus but also in the smaller 

 cities and towns in central Ohio, and this means a considerable demand 

 'for hardwood stocks. Dealers' stocks are not large and they are in the 

 market both for immediate and deferred delivery. Dry stocks in manu- 

 facturers' hands are not large and this has a beneficial effect on quotations. 



Some factories are in the market but generally for limited orders. 

 Furniture factories are a little slow in buying. Prices generally are fairly 

 strong although some irregularity is reported in certain items. There is 

 a disposition on the part of some jobbers and manufacturers to shade prices 

 in order lo force business. Shipments are coming out promptly. Collec- 

 tions are not so good as desired. 



The strong points in the hardwood market are quartered and plain oak 

 and chestnut. All three are moving fairly well and prices are firm. There 

 is a better demand for poplar also and the lower grades are moving well. 

 Sound wormy chestnut is one of the features. Ash and basswood are firm 

 and other hardwoods are unchanged. 



=-< CINCINNATI >• 



Very little improvement is noted in the hardwood situation and conse- 

 quently there is much general dissatisfaction over the poor prospects for a 

 fair business, at least during the spring, which was looked forward to after 

 a backward winter as a period of revival. Lack of confidence in th,e present 

 administration together with labor troubles is the usual cause assigned for 

 the poor demand for hardwoods. Dealers think that little will be done in 

 the way of manufacturing furniture and other household goods made of 

 lumber until many of the large number of unemployed are returned to 

 work and are able to purchase needed articles. The lack of demand among 

 actual consumers has hurt the retail trade all over the country and this 

 of course reflects back on the manufacturer who is simply running factories 

 on shortest time possible. By granting the 5 per cent increase in freight 

 rates it Is thought the Interstate Commerce Commission will be making a 

 move in the right direction as railroads will certainly put many men to 

 work as soon as this is done and that action would be followed by other 

 employers of labor. 



Demand for quartered oak is just a little better than formerly, while plain 

 oak in all grades sells fairly well. Poplar is very slow except in low grades, 

 which are in good request. Common and better red gum are moving 

 very slowly but sap gum, while not active, is in better request. MapIJ, 

 Cottonwood and chestnut are in light demand. All low grades of hardwoods 

 suitable tor the box manufacturers are In good request at fair prices, this 

 being the only industry in the lumber consuming field that is holding up. 

 In the face of a general light demand for all hardwoods prices remain 

 firm and there Is no indication at this time of weakening. 



.-<, TOLEDO y 



The hardwood situation is a little 

 and crating, because of its scarcity, 

 dilions are not, however, of the brightest and there is very little buyii 

 except as needed. Speculation seems to be a forgotten word and inquiri 



? here than other lumber lines, 

 Iding firmly as to price. Con- 



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