HARDWOOD RECORD 



=-< BALTIMORE >■= 



Wljile most of the hjirdwoods are moving in relatively free volume, it 

 cannot be said tliat any decided cliange for tlie better lias talsen place. 

 Expectations entertained by the liardwodd men that business would be 



improved before long have 

 members of the trade find i 

 they have don.' iiuit.' as \\. 

 the returns in _ 



tinues to b. 

 ket. With 111 

 layed. the d. m 

 has been held i i i i i^-i^i 

 ness with th.' i-.i'i - i- i ■! i- 

 more & Ohio, iiii inumc ■ , i 

 it was in ne.d ,,i ,.i.ral 

 crease in the crop movement 



>t so far been realized; and though many 

 the conclusion of a particular period that 

 in point of quantity as could be expected, 

 ■•■ not up to normal. The chief trouble con- 

 - and other big buyers are out of the mar- 

 '\ the Interstate Commerce Commission de- 

 ■ds on the part of the transportation lines 

 I'l-e are not wanting indications that busi- 

 luin they would have it appear. The Balti- 

 s within the past few days announced that 

 ousand additional men because of the in- 

 xpected, and other lines are probably in the 



same position. In view of this state of affairs It will be impossible to 

 delay the placing of contracts for materials much longer, and there is 

 good reason to look for a decided addition to the distribution of hard- 

 woods because of the reappearance of the railroads in the market. All 

 this, however, is in the future, and for the present there is no such 

 revival as might put the members of the trade in an optimistic mood. 



Furthermore 

 Sellers are . 

 a reputation 

 go far to d.' 

 record for hi 

 ence over tt 

 instances th. 

 pends 



are no very fixed quantity at this time, 

 pretty much what they can get. although 

 alilllty to furnish stocks without delay will 

 individual cases. The manufacturer with a 

 i'lniuate selection will always get the prefer- 



Is are of uncertain quality, and in many 



uill be satisfactory enough. Much also de- 

 i ments. If a buyer is in a hurry and really 



needs the lumber lie can be induced without much trouble to pay a fair 

 price. As a rule, however, special effort is needed to bring out orders, 

 and the selling forces are obliged to work hard these days. This difficulty 

 is augmented h\ iii. mi ili.ii the furniture factories are far from busy. 

 There is one Hiv n ■ i 'mis who seem to have enough to do to keep 



them going all i n"! tliey are the office, store and bar fixture 



makers. The i;.ilniii"i' iii.iorics are all running full time, and occasion- 

 ally they have to run after hours. 



The foreign situation is still chai-acterized by pronounced quiet, with 

 the buyers holding back, or rather, putting the grades up so high that 

 most of the exporters 6(> not care to make quotations. Among the woods 

 that are going forward in fair quantities is gum. with basswood also in 

 good request. As for oak, the stocks abroad still appear to be more 

 than adequate and the buyers are very captious. In a general way it is to 

 be said that while some prices have eased off. others have stiffened a 

 trifie, so that the average may be said to remain much the same. Saw- 

 mills are being operated to capacity, but without special pressure, and 

 while stocks have undergone some accumulation, the increase is not of 

 such proportions as to cause uneasiness among the producers. 



=-< COLUMBUS >- 



The hardwood trade in Columbus and central Ohio has been fairly 

 steady during the past fortnight. This is the period for the semi-annual 

 inventories and that together with the intervention of several holidays 

 has had the effect of making trade rather quiet. Notwithstanding the 

 inventory period and the business depression, the volume of business 

 compares very favorably with last year's records. The prospects for 

 the future are brighter as the season advances. 



One of the best features is the continued activity in building opera- 

 tions. This is true not only in Columbus but also in the cities and 

 towns of central Ohio. As a result dealers are the best buyers as they 

 are compelled to replenish their stocks. Buying is being done for imme- 

 diate wants and dealers are loath to accumulate stocks to any extent. 

 Buying on the part of factories is rather slow. Implement and vehicle 

 concerns are the best customers at this time. Furniture factories are 

 going slow. 



Prices generally are well maintained in this territory. Some shading 

 of quotations is reported in order to force trade but this is not sufficient 

 to cause any unsteadiness in the price list. Dry stocks in the hands 

 of mill owners are not very large. Dealers' stocks are only fair. Ship- 

 ments are coming out promptly and collections show a slight improve- 

 ment. 



Quartered oak is in good demand and plain oak is also stronger. 

 Chestnut retains its strength, especially in sound wormy. Poplar is 

 also strong. Other hardwoods are unchanged. 



=-< CINCINNATI y- 



There 



much 



rongly 



J in the hardwood market but indica- 

 Qproved condition by earl.v fall. Ju>st 

 at this time there is as much business as is usual for this time of the 

 year and lumbermen expect light ordering to continue throughout this 

 month and next — orders coming in for small shipment but more frequency 

 to them. The opinion prevails that by the arrival of fall there will be a 

 fair demand from the larger lumber consuming plants, none of which are 



Paepcke Leicht Lumber Co. 



Conway Building 1 1 1 W. Washington Street 



CHICAGO 



RED GUM 



AMERICA'S FINEST CABINET WOOD 



Consider its good qualities. 



It has strength. 



Can be brought to a very smooth sur- 

 face and consequently will take 

 high polish in finishing. 



Will not split easily. 



Runs strong to wide widths and long 

 lengths. 



Is not easily marred or dented. 



It can be supplied flat and straight — 

 free of warp and twist. 



Has beauty, color, life and character. 



Considering its numerous good quali- 

 ties, it is the lowest priced good 

 hardwood on the market today. 



We are the largest producers of Gum 



in the world. 

 Have a large and well assorted stock 



on hand at all times. 

 Can manufacture special thicknesses 



on short notice. 



We guarantee 



QUICK SHIPMENTS 

 GOOD GRADES 

 DRY STOCK 

 GOOD WIDTHS 

 GOOD LENGTHS 

 SATISFACTION 



Band mills at 



HELENA, ARK. BLYTHEVILLE, ARK. 



GREENVILLE, MISS. 



Write, phone or wire for prices 



Paepcke Leicht Lumber Co. 



Conway Building HI W. Washington St. 



CHICAGO 



