Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-24

Chicago. Feb. e4.-Eogs finished with
g little more activity, but there was
10 advance il prices over those quoted
il ;he early session. Packers held out
until late and eventually secured most
OF their hogs at a 10 cent decline. While
s7.+5 was the top. good lights could be
bought around $3.50, and butchers
around sI.l5 to 500.
Prediction earlier in the week Of 3
swelling marketward movement OF
hogs has been verified. The run il the
west Thursday undoubtedly carried a
lot OF hogs that would have shown up
earlier, but for muddy roads, which
prevented hauling to loading points.
From now on road condition will have
considerable TO co in shaping supply.
Combined receipts of hogs at eleven
markets Thursday totaled $500, or
$4,000 more than week ago. 27,400
more than a year ago and $500 more
than the corresponding Thursday two
years ago. Chicago received $4,000
more than a week ago and 1900 more
than a year ago. Kansas City received
$500 more than a week ago and 1000
more than a year ago. Omaha ha d
$500 more than week ago. st. Louis
received 5000 more than week ago
and 1000 more than year ago. St.
Joseph had 1000 more than week ago
and 300 more than year ago. In
dianapolis had twice az many as a
week ago and 1000 more than year
ago Buffalo ard Pittsburg each re-
ceived twice as many as a yea. ago.
Total thus far this week a9S, 900. or So
900 less than the same time last week.
SO 900 more than a like period last
year and $1,000 more than the cores
rondirg four days two years ago.
Total for 1911 to date. s.ses. ooo or
$4,000 more than the same period in
1910, but $4,000 less than the cores
ponding time in 1909.
Cattle.
Cattle were slow but about steady.
but there was no demand. no life, and
no action on the part OF buyers to In
dicate that the small supplies were
wanted.
Declines this week OF moderate re.
ce!pts, which have been 57.1oo In four
days, only 100 increase over a week
ago, and In face Of decrease Of $4,000
In six markets run for the week TO
date suggests a bad situation in beef
trade and one with which the feeders
must closely reckon in contemplating
shipping for next weeks market. The
trade Is already feeling the ante Lon
ten bearish influence and were It not Tor
the decent-sized shipping demand in
recent days, which has afforded outlet
for ore cattle than a week ago, worse
condition Of affairs would now exist.
TIL. packers are buying about as indif-
Ierently a possible and stu keep up
an appearance Of activity in business.
Their beef stocks appear TO be Just
about the right size to suit trade con-
dit;ons even under restrained buying
and with Lent coming on and the poul-
try and egg prices lower than IN years
az this season there Is general DISPOSE
ton among them to wea Their the hrst
week OF the Lenten period with light
SUPPLIES in an endeavor 70 learn the &C
tual extent Of the Damage in demand
which will be effected by Lenten abst1n-
ence
With thi. feeling IN the slaughter1nE
circles, the trade believes II will be g
good policy for country shippers and
feeders to pursue in holding down the
runs next week TO quite small volume
supply Of 25. 200 or more next Mon
day will, under continuance OF present
conditions. mean further price recess
sions and a crop below 10000 Will likely
AL actual trade requirements. weather
being more favorable and feed yards IN
better condition than recently. the sit
uation surely is opportune for cattle
holding rather than ltquidating on q
market which demands good quality
o "a ~
higher price. only for stuff which show.
plenty Of choice quality ana evidence
OF having eaten long out OF the corn
box.
On the readjusted price level lot Of
1soo-rb stuff 1. carded at 35.7s@5.so
which at the start this week and also
g week ago was over as $soo1e.2o
while yesterdays sales list, exhibiting
a string or heavy beeves It Ss.oo@e.2S
indicates a like decline. sufficient reas-
on. indeed, for the country clampina
down the I'D On shipments OF that sort
Of stun and fighting the killers ten
dency to force still new low levels.
Sheep.
Sheep and lambs took another tum-
S.5 ana se!a 30 tn Is lower. with the
top at $50.
Chicago livestoek.
Chicago, Feb 24.-Cattle-Estima
receipts for today. 1000; market opened
steady.
beeves o.4VWo.os
T.xas steers ....... 4so@5.7t
Caves 7so6s.st
stocker. and feeder, ...... 30og5.st
cow. and heller. 2s0157t
Hogs-Estimated receipts Tor today
i i1,HSe' n'A.Ae oDsA.. 1927;