The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-02
MOVEMENT
SHOWS UP WELL
INCREASE FOR THE WEEK AT THE
SOUTH ST. PAUL YARDS.
Declines Due to Eastern Weakness
Rather Than to Anything in the
Local Situation-Demand for Stock
ers and Feeders Mach Better Than
for Some Time Past-Hogs Firm
Thru the Early Part, but Off Later
Sheep Receipts Heavier.

South st. Paul, Sept. Receipts Of live
stock at the South st. Paul market for the
first days of this week totaled 1884 cattle.
compared with 12,040 cattle, 1,071 calves, 6,11o
hogs and 1918 sheep last week and 9427 cat.
tie. 94b calves, $500 hogs and 1851 sheep in
the corresponding week of last year.
Cattle receipts were liberal the first two days,
and while the number dropped considerably to-
wards the close, the total here was in excess OF
last week and the corresponding week OF last
year. Arrivals included large share of western
range cattle, some of which were billed thru
The quality Of the range stuff on sale was gen
orally very good, and top prices We're made by
some punches Of good steers and cows Native
offerings were moderate the first two days, but
dropped off towards the close of the week, there
being hardly enough later on to test values.
Receipts of cattle were heavy at all leading
market points, and as result there were de-
clines. Best beef and butcher cattle were not
quotably changed here during the week, values
remaining about steady, but the common me
native cattle on offer, were weak to dime
lower than the preceding week: A one-head
sale Of granted steer at $3.50 indicates
what packers here are willing to pay for good
beef when it comes here. There has been moth
ing like that here for some time. but demand
is very strong and ready outlet is assured for
it when it comes. Veal calves advanced 2oc,
top reaching IS Is. Butcher and bologna bulls
were slow and about steady.
Stockers and feeders showed up better this
week than they have for several months, de-
mand being strong and there being cattle here
that buyers willing to bid brisk1y on. The
result was that some choice heavy feeders went
| up to 81. Many very good loads changed hands
| at prices ranging from $3.50 to $3.50, and de-
mand was stronger than supply was able to
! meet There were large number Of outside
buyers here the first two days, and the market
was active and brisk. Towards the close OF
| the week receipts dropped off and buyers de-
| parted. The market then ruled quiet, while
the common medium grades of steers which al
no time were more than steady, showed ten
| dency to be draggy. Yard dealers, however
| were good buyers and stuff was kept moving
| at about steady prices. Feeding bulls were
| slow and about steady.
Hog prices were steady the first days Of thu
| week, but toward the close were on the dow
grade, values breaking fully zoe in two days
Declines were caused by the lower level O.
prices at eastern markets, tho offerings were
| light here and demand continued as strong al
at any time. Chicago prices have been goint
down, and they have had tendency to caus
breaks at competitive points. The quality o
| offerings was generally fair, altho there wer
| a number of good and choice loads on sale. TIL
| prices held the Sc mark until yesterday
when the top was $685.: Before the decline
the bulk sold from s5.s5 to 1896, and late
from S5.65 to 1915. + s..
Sheep receipts showed a considerable increas
over last week, big share Of arrivals gofn
to feed lots. Demand for feeders and killer
Is strong at this point, and buyers are takin
everything coming and are looking for more
Prices showed no breaks, sheep values bein
called steady to strong and spring lambs ad
vancing 1O@15c. The quality Of native Offer
ings has been generally good.
RECEIPTS At the Union
herses 1?s eaTs s 3d. hogs 'S'
The, following table shows the receipts frol
Jan. I, 1905. to date, as compared with the sam
Year Cattle. Calves. Hogs. Sheep. Car
1904 .:::1$s7ss 1853 5e2,67o as4,447 14,${