The daily enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1884, 1884-09-01
Our Chicago Letter.

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and. in the absence of al adequate
supply of such even the poorer grades
have succeeded in holding their own
pretty steadily. At the very start
under the influence Of light receipts
and encouraging reports from the
east, fair to choice shipping steers re-
corded q gain Of about 1Oc.; While
the total daily supply of cattle ran up
to respectable proportion, there were
very few we'll fatted droves. and for
these there was quite lively scramb-
ling. Of strictly prime beeves not a
carload was offered, and the majority
OF arrivals changed hands under
5000, the quality averaging about the
poorest Of the season thus far. Lean
rrassers were in 10 better favor than
heretofore. but the scarcity of corn
fed cattle made it possible for holders
Of the former to close them out to q
little better advantage than on the
last day Of the previous week. The
, demand for native butchers stuff was
rather lighter than usual. The ex.
pectation Of liberal supplies later on
led buyers to take hold sparingly and,
although the offerings were light.
sellers were unable to do more than
sustain previous figures. Range cat
tie were abundant, but for these there
was an active call, by dressed-beet
shippers New York being quoted "A
@15 higher and good inquiry from
Gamers, between whom prices were
we'll sustained. The demand for
stockers and feeders was not partlcu-
larly sharp, but there were not enough
suitable cattle offered to satisfy it and
consequently the market was firm. AS
the week advanced there was much
firmer tone IN the market for all
grades Of shipping cattle. The in.
creased strength did not arise from
any special activity in the demand. as
there was no inquiry on expert nc
count and only an average eastern IN
quiry, but the supply of such grades
as are sough. by shippers was exceed
ingly meagre. Medium and common
lots comprised the bulk Of the arriv~
ais. There was not prime bunch OF
beeves in the yards. while the general
average was even poorer than during
the previous days, If that were
possible. Native butchers stock was
in good demand and salab]e at firm
prices, while the inquiry for range cat
tie was greater than the supply, quota.
tions showing an advance OF 20g25c'
Stockers continued in good request.
The supply was fair but inadequate,
and values were stronger. Eastern
stock calves were also in active de
mand. AS the week drew to close
there was still II satisfactory move
ment in shipping beeves. The receipts
of passable goods were small. and as
there were each day numerous buyers
for eastern markets in attendance wit!
liberal orders to fill, sellers were III ;
position to get full prices and they go
them. The offerings of prime animals
though embracing larger number
than during the earlier portions OF tli'
week, were still very meagre, and there
was but little trading at better thar
1925. Scattering lots went at s6.4Oe
G. 60. and in two or three instances ~
most of the trading. however. wa
done below 5000. Native butchers
stock sold rs well as at any time re
certify. The demand WAS slack, bu
the supply was of limited proportion
and sellers found quick sales for any
thing at all attractive. Cows went ii
So 25@4. 90. and bulls at So 1903 So
, while IS 75@4.25 was paid for steers
Range cattle were III brisk denan'
and stronger. The supply was ligll
and holders Of fair to best grade
found it possible 10 get smil ad
vance. Texans soil at 3.30@4 Is an
westerns at So. 5O@485. Stockeis wer
]. in good request, light supply and liri
at 3.25@4 Is for poor 10 good thrift
lots. Feeders were wanted at 81 Coz
4.5o. The demand for stock cave
continues greater than tile supply
Sales range at S9.00018.00 for yer