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of the men required for mill operation. The woods crews are also so 

 short that it is estimated the production will be not more than 60 per 

 cent of the normal. The demand for boxes and crates on the part of 

 the Government for shipment of materials and supplies to Europe will 

 require all the available lumber, even of the better grades. Conse- 

 quently prices will continue to rise higher. 



The demand for yellow pine has continued strong and prices will 

 undoubtedly increase. However, the output of yellow pine is expected 

 more nearly to meet the requirements than is the case with white pine. 

 Many companies are practicing economies and making experiments in 

 closer utilization, so that at the close of the war we should be in a better 

 position to take advantage of the lessons learned during the present 

 shortage. 



J. B. 



