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THE
OlTUUKR 12, 1918
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW
IRON FURNACES INCREASE CAPACITY COPPER OUTPUT WELL DISTRIBUTED
Foundries Now Close to Maximum, and All
Possible Effort Is Being Made to Effect Fur-
ther Increases—Outlook for October Good
With the exception of those out for repairs,
iron furnaces have been running close to maxi-
mum and have not been hindered by any scarc-
ity of coke or other raw material. It is esti-
mated therefore that the outturn for September
will show considerable improvement over
August. The prospects for October are also
good. Every effort is being made to speed up
production as every ton is urgently needed.
I'ut even with all producing plants working at
full capacity there would still be a scarcity of
iron, and the furnaces are proportionately be-
hind on deliveries. Contracts are of relatively
little value because of the constant allotments
made on Government account. A furnace can-
not tell from day to day how it stands in the
matter of unfilled tonnage, as it frequently hap-
pens that when a consignment is ready for ship-
ment on a contract, a Washington order is re-
ceived diverting it to some other direction. De-
mand was never heavier or more urgent than at
present and the shortage is severely felt, espe-
cially for foundry iron. The matter of price
does not enter into the calculations of the con-
sumers, whose only concern it is to secure the
iron, although if allowed to choose their source
of supply many of them would save considerably
in the matter of freight differentials. Naturally
there is a heavy call for iron shipments before
November 1, when the new advanced freight
rates will be enforced. New England and points
east of Pittsburgh will be particularly affected.
The advance on pig iron and on semi-finished
and finished steel will, roughly speaking, amount
to about 10 per cent. To facilitate distribution
permission has been granted the furnaces to
ship iron to certain consumers on receiving a
pledge that the consignment will be used direct-
ly or indirectly for war purposes. Few new
contracts are being made and practically new
business ot late is on allotment orders on Gov-
ernment account.
Get on the BOND wagon.
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HEAVY OUTPUT OF STEEL
Exists at Present
Production Is Exceedingly Large, But Demand
Is Still Greater Than the Supply
Speculation as to a price change in copper at
the termination of the present agreement No-
vember 1 is less in evidence than usual on ap-
proaching the date of final conference in Wash-
ington, which is expected on or about October
15. The present light supply can scarcely be
used as an argument in favor of an advance
under existing circumstances. It is not money
that is needed to further production but men.
The producers express themselves generally as
satisfied with the present price, and it is pop-
ularly considered that the old agreement with
the Government will be renewed. The statis-
tical position at the smelters is satisfactory, but
the refineries are rather hard pressed to meet
demands. The Copper Producers Committee is
spreading supply as carefully as possible, and
so far no serious complaints are heard. The
price remains as established at 26 cents a pound
for carlots and 27.30 cents for copper in lesser
quantities.
The steel situation may be considered as sat-
isfactory as could well be expected, but the
enormous demands made upon the mills and
finishing shops are heavier than they can fill.
During September the production of steel in-
gots by the United States Steel Corp. has been
estimated at 1,700,000 tons during the twenty-five
working days of the month. Their average
rate of outturn was 97 per cent, of rolled steel;
the output was 1,400,000 tons. The Govern-
ment is not a little concerned over the present
prospects of outturn since it seems hardly pos-
sible to increase the production materially over
the present tonnage. The strictest conservation
is necessary to make ends come as near to meet-
ing as possible. The output of the several steel
products is being carefully measured in order
tbat any accumulation in any one quarter may
be avoided so as to make the supply of crude
material spread as far and benefit as many manu-
facturers as it is possible.
Surplus Is Lacking, But No Actual Shortage
FANCY VENEERS TO THE FRONT
Demand for Ornamental Veneers Growing Con-
stantly in This Country
Fancy figure in face veneer has come to the
front, and it has come very much dressed up.
too. The dressing up consists in more thought-
ful selection, matching and assembling, and in
further ornamentation by overlays and border-
ings of one kind and another. There have been
periods of louder figure—that is, of figured wood
standing out conspicuously in contrasts—but
there has never been a time of more general
use or more artistic effects in fancy figure. The
softer tones of black walnut seem to lead the
procession, but figure in all the available woods
is very much in evidence. Oak is showing a
leaning toward more pronounced figure, and all
around we see the fancy figures as a strong fea-
ture, and a feature more artistically gotten up
than ever before, not only in pianos but in all
lines of furniture as well.
RUBBER BELLOWS CLOTH OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
Rubber Cloths and Tubing
For Automatic Pianos and Piano-Players
L. J . M U T T Y C O .
BOSTON, M A S S .
Refer all inquiries to Dept. X
INVISIBLE HINGES
"OUT OF SIGHT
j
EVER IN MIND" I
100
When you fail to
see an unsightly
Hinge protruding
you know "SOSS"
is the answer.
Soss Hinges
emphasize beautiful
wood finishes as
there is no project-
ing metal on either
side of door.
The Golden Rule of
American Business
Made in
numerous sizes.
BUY LIBERTY BONDS
to the utmost
and protect all you have and hope to
have from a ruthless and brutal foe
HAMMACHER, SCHLEMMER & CO.
NEW YORK SINCE 1848
4th AVE. and 13th ST.
Send for Catalog "S"
SOSS MANUFACTURING CO.
4 3 5 4-43 ATLANTIC AVE. BROOKLYN.N.Y
The Ohio Veneer Co.
CINCINNATI, O.
Importers and Manufacturers of Figured
Mahogany and Foreign Woods. Also
American Walnut, Butt and Long Veneers.
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405 Lexington Avenue
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