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Show TRAOE REVIEWS OF PAST WEEK NEW YORK, Feb. 21 Bradstrcefs tomorrow "will say: "Brighter, more seasonable weather and tho advance of February to Its close arc giving a more active appearance ap-pearance to houso Jobbing trade at loading markets and improved retail trade. The expansion has, however, been relatively slow and cautious and conservatism continues the permanent feature in markets for dry goods, wearing apparel and kindred lines. Favorable reports continue to emanate from the iron and steel trado Export Ex-port trade is satisfactory. "Business failures for the week ending end-ing February 23 in the United States were 228 against 235 last week and 251 in 1910. "Canadian failures number 26 against 31 last week and 2S In 1910." |