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GIBSON 



TALLY BOOK 



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This three-throw tally ticket cover is made 

 from aluminum, and accommodates four tally 

 tickets — 4ix8f inches in size. 



Folds compactly to less than one-fourth inch 

 in thickness and fits side or inside coal pocket. 



Gives large area of four tickets for compli- 

 cated tallies, or straight grade can be made 

 on one page. 



Accommodates any form of tally ticket desired. 



Special, patented, triplicate tally tickets supplied, 

 printed on waterproof paper with carbon backs. Tallies 

 made on these tickets arc unalterable. Their use en- 

 ables the inspector to retain triplicate, and forward 

 orieinal and duplicate. Duplicate designed to be 

 attached to invoice. 



These tally books are perfection for durability- 

 covenience, accuracy, and for systematizing the inspec- 

 tion and measurement of lumber 



Patent applied for on covers. Copyriffhted, 1910. 

 Triplicate Tally Tickets patented. 



PRICE LIST 



Aluminum Tally Covers, each - - $1.00 



Aluminum Tally Covers, per dozen - - 10.00 



Patented triplicate Tally Tickets (stock form) 



per 1,000 10.00 

 Single sheet manila (stock form) Tally Tickets, 



per 1,000 4.00 

 Specimen forms of Tally Tickets mailed on applica- 

 tion. Covers sold on approval to responsible concerns. 



Manufactured by 



Hardwood Record 



355 Dearborn St., CHICAGO 



snark of the universe, was the guest of honor, 

 and was attended in his visit here by a delega- 

 tion from Canada. A class of twenty-nine kit- 

 tens was led across the catnip fields and a 



vaudeville. Those contributing to the enter- 

 tainment included Fred Whipple of Detroit, Jeff 

 Webb, Carl Schneider, Will Kittle, John Wood, 

 Fred Verkerke, Walter Quigley, and Chas. Me- 



buffet luncheon followed, with speeches and Quewan of this city. 



Hardwood Market. 



(By BA^OWOOD RECOBD Exclusive Market Beporters.) 



CHIC AGO 



Nothing startling baa developed In the general 

 liiirdwood market during the last few weeks; 

 trade maintains Its well balanced condition in 

 most quarters, and in general shows a slight, 

 healthy advance in volume and price. Few stocks 

 are reported scarce, and there is no apparent 

 over-production along any line. With the excep- 

 tion of the railroads, consuming interests in gen- 

 eral have opened up encouragingly, railroad or- 

 ders continuing in their usual unaccountable 

 .scarcity — though it is probably a fact that the 

 vastly increasing use of steel and concrete is the 

 big disturbing factor. 



Heavy oak plank continues to show t)oth the 

 slow movement heretofore evident, and the unsat- 

 isfactory prices that have prevailed for some 

 time. Some orders have been accepted at danger- 

 ously low figures, but this cannot be said of the 

 trade in general. The position maintained by 

 quartered oak prices and the difficulty of filling 

 all orders satisfactorily, has led to a temporary 

 lull in trade. Woods such as birch are coming 

 into the breach in many cases. A slight failing 

 oft in values seems the logical result. Quota- 

 tions as high as $52 and $53 on firsts and sec- 

 onds, plain red oak, are not uncommon. Number 

 1 common brings as much as $36. The movement 

 of red oak is still excellent and the supply below 

 the demand. 



While the cypress trade has evidenced a Just 

 perceptible let-up since last quoted, the fluctuation 

 is of no moment and has no effect on prices, 

 which maintain the former satisfactory position 

 and promise to continue a reasonable strengthen- 

 ing. Sufficient lumber has been cut at most mills 

 to balance the formerly short stocks. 



The upper grades of birch are still exceedingly 

 lively and more or less hard to locate. Firsts 

 and seconds are quoted at $40, and Number 1 

 common at $24. 



The lively demand for thick stock is a feature 

 of the maple trade, a radical Increase In sales 

 and prices. being evident In boards of good qual- 

 ity. Maple generally is strong, and pretty sure 

 to be so maintained. 



The usual shortage in wide poplar is still caus- 

 ing topnoteh prices; panel and box boards are 

 hard to secure and orders for other grades are 

 numerous. 



Gum is probably not quite as much in demand 

 as a short time ago, but Is still a strong factor. 

 Ii'irsts and seconds red gum bring $34, and sap 

 gum is quoted at $22. 



Basswood maintains a neutral position. No 

 change is evident either way, for trade or prices. 

 One Inch firsts and seconds are worth $42 and 

 Inch common, $30. 



Ash is a slow item, except when sold for wagon 

 stock, numerous orders for which are being 

 booked at satisfactory prices. Inch firsts and 

 seconds bring $45; inch and a quarter and Inch 

 and a half $52; two inch, $55. and two and a 

 half and three Inch, $65. 



Cherry as usual is steady, the consumers maln- 

 tainlug a uniform output throughout the year. 



There is no cause for complaint among han- 

 dlers of hickory, all stocks being in reasonable 

 demand. Wagon stock is much sought after by 

 users, and sales require but little effort, good 

 prices being the rule. 



Walnut Is a poor seller on the local market 

 Just at present, and does not promise anything 

 particularly bright in the near future. Prices 

 have not varied. 



Selected No. 1 oak ties sell in quantity for 76 

 and 77 cents, and mixed ties for 15 to 20 cents less. 

 Railroads are not placing any startling orders, 

 but there Is a constant demand. 



Prices for piling are extremely fluctuating; 

 sales are scanty in number and proportions. 



One of the brightest spots in the Chicago mar- 

 ket Is the flooring trade. All hardwood flooring 

 is selling without any trouble, and prices are 

 accepted without question. There has been no 

 scarcity of flooring lumber or of finished stock. 



NEW YORK 



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The hardwood market at New York shows a 

 fair volume of business In all departments. 

 Prices on good-grade lumber are constantly 

 stiffening. Low-grade stock is also moving up 

 iu sympathy. Plain and quartered oak, ash, 

 birch, chestnut and maple are holding very firm 

 with offerings being readily absorbed at good 

 prices. There is quite a development to trade 

 in the local manufacturing lines and special 

 lines such as novelty, etc. The export trade Is 

 also Improving to some extent and a fair sum- 

 mer market is looked for. The hardwood flooring 

 market Is also active and a big season is looked 

 for. In general, the hardwood market shows 

 unquestionably that good-grade lumber will de- 

 mand a high price for the next six months, at 

 least, with general stocks of all kinds enjoying 

 a very fair call. 



PHILADELPHIA 



Although hardwood trading has not been up 

 to mark during the last two months, due mainly 

 to unfavorable weather conditions and the con- 

 stant agitation of the labor question, there has 

 been a more substantial showing all along the 

 line the last fortnight, with an encouraging out- 

 look for the summer. In a number of instances 

 orders are already ahead of the supply at the 

 mill end, and it Is predicted the shortage of 

 desirable dry stock will have the effect to en- 

 hance values. These improved conditions are 

 apparent also throughout western New York, 

 and especially in the veneer and panel trade, 

 where orders are coming in more lively than for 

 some time. Poplar, oak of all kinds and most 

 of the standard woods hold steady prices. 



PITTSBURQ 



So far as the hardwood business is concerned, 

 recent developments in this territory have all 

 been very encouraging. The manufacturing trade 

 Is steadily becoming a larger buyer and Its wants 

 are keeping the supply of first-class dry hard- 

 wood to a low point. The contracting trade Is 

 also taking more stock chiefly for river work, 

 much of which is now well under way. Rail- 

 roads and trolley companies have been In the 

 market for timbers on a larger scale lately so 

 that it has forced quite a scarcity in heavy oak 

 stuff. Another want which Is hard to fill la that 

 of the automobile and carriage manufactories for 

 dry hickory for spokes. Appsrently, the supply 

 of this wood is very limited and premium prices 

 are being paid right along for good stuff which 

 can be delivered promptly. The yard trade here 

 has not improved materially In hardwoods. There 

 Is some more buying, but It Is still a question of 

 getting Just what they need for present uses, and 



