AMERICA WANTS WOOL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 170, 5 December 1912, Page 8

AMERICA WANTS WOOL.

BIG TRICES OFFERED. Christchurch, December 2. During his recent trip to Australia Mr. B. Seth-Smilh became acquainted with Mr. Ilenshaw Jackson, wool instructor at the South Australian School of Mines, who informed him that a keen demand existed from America for a good quality Lincoln wool with a staple not less than twelve inches in length. For such wool 2s per lb was readily obtained, and if by any chance Lincoln wool with a two-loot staple could be procured 4s per lb would be paid for it, and the buyers would be glad to get it at the price. It appears that a Mr. L. Levussove has been investigating for some time in regard to the possibility of employing a long-stapled wool in the manufacture of certain articles, for wliich hitherto only mohair has been used. Mr. Setb-Smith says that from what he has seen of several Lincoln flocks recently, he thinks that about 40 or 50 per oent. of South Island Lincoln hog- > gets should have a fleece over twelve inches in length suitable for export to America. Of course, the whole of the fleece would not be available, and only the portions having the necessary length would be sent.