Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-20

Chicago, Dec. 2e.-Big receipts to-
day tended somewhat to weaken the
price of hogs.
Receipts of hogs at the Chicago
yards last week totaled $500, the
fifth largest on record, a decrease of
10000 compared with the previous
week, an increase of $500 compared
with the corresponding week year
ago and $4,000 compared with the cor
responding week two years ago. Pack
ers outside of the yards had around
1900 during the week.
Average weight of hogs at Chicago
for the week was estimated at 1872
pounds, the heaviest since FIVE weeks
ago, pound heavier than the preced-
ing week, 81 pounds lighter than same
week last year and IS pounds lighter
than the corresponding week two years
ago. Light-weights and pigs were in
smaller numbers during the week and
proved in good demand. SO that many
Of them We're reweighing, having
tendency to pull down the average
few pounds below actual weight OF
country arrivals.
Top hogs at Chicago for the weeN
made $50. the lowest since the first
week Of March, 1912, 20 cents lower
than the previous week, IS cents lower
than the same week last year and
Ito lower than corresponding week
two years ago. Average price figured
$40, the same as the previous week,
and week of Nov. 90, and no week av-
eraged lower since February, 1912,
against 715 a year ago and 1865 two
years ago. ...-..I
Eleven markets received $500 hogs
Saturday. making 100000 for the week.
the second largest on record, or $4,000
more than the previous week. 100000
more than same week last year and
$4,000 more than corresponding week
two years ago. Total for 1915 to date
25. 4e5 900. or 100000 more than same
peroid, 1914. and 100000 more than
corresponding time 1913.
Cattle.
In the cattle trade packers seemed
to be holding OF. m r.ss-
The supply last week supply aggre-
gated $1,000 against 67,77s the pre-
vious week and 7o.a9A the correspond
ing week q year ago. Net supply was
proportionately larger than the pre-
vious week. as shippers took moro stun
with the offerings, less numerous.
The trade Is anticipating a fairly good
run early this week because OF the re-
cent Improvement In the situation. but
country shippers are warned against
unloading toe literally after today be-
cause tho Christmas trade has been
well supplied already,
There was choice to prime stock here
on early days last week, as sellers knew
that buyers wanted them, but late in
the week the quality fen down con-
siderably. Price cuts. in late sessions
may have some influence on the way
packers will act this week and I'M
doubtedly trade will be unsettled un-
less supplies are more moderate than
generally anticipated. The shippers
were comparatively better and took
some Of the fair to good kinds with
the prime and fancy offerings.
Despite the local decrease in cattle
arrivals the combined receipts in the
west were of increased volume, making
it plain that other markets were well
supplied. Prices elsewhere slumped
more materially than here. even though
local values were relatively high.
Six markets in the west were credited
with l79,600 for the week. against
175.100 the previous week and 1913. 900
the corresponding week year ago.
Some fancy 972-pound yearlings sold
at 11.60, while other extra desirable
1914 pound animals reached 1850, but
other very choice arrivals were secured
att 10.50G11.00. There was a good call
for the steers obtainable at 8.50G9.50,
and only a comparatively short quota
Of the crop was finished enough to get
bids upward Of 9.75. There were many
offerings to be had at 7.2517.75 and the
lower priced arrivals were taken freely
by shippers who did not need the most
desirable ones. I
Best lambs were In demand but
sheep trade lacked snap.
Shippers have been much better
buyers of late than for many months.
but this was due only to the scarcity Of
'.high dressers" in the east, where
they were needed to supply the Christ
mas trade. City butchers bought with
fair freedom. but would have taken
more had the number Of prime lots
been more abundant. Receipts late in
the week were Of good volume. but I'M
doubtedly this week will witness a
slight curtailment in offerings because
of the break in price for arrivals be-
. 81 4 u
low good class.
Fed western lambs topped at $50 for
several loads on late days. and that
price stands as q new record for De-
cember. Other prime ones were Sc
cured at 9.40@9.50. while good to
choice ones often sold at 9.25@9.35.
There were many sales noted at 5000
9.15 and fair kinds went at SIS, while
some medium offerings went 6: s0@
s.75, with half-fat kinds at 7.00@S.00
on late days. Seconds were quoted at
6.25@7.50 with the bulk until late in
the week upward from 100. A few
more Colorados were offered and they
sold at 9.10@9y30.
Natives were in small proportion
above $40 while few made 9.45@9.50
and some reached $50. The bulk Of the
fairly good to choice kinds in this end
Of the trade went at 9.00@9.35. There
were many lots which had to take bids
Of s.50@s.75 and even S.00@S.25 TOOK
| some far less desirable arrivals. Second
cuts went at $50 Ole and usually
such lots sold at 700 or better.
Chicago Live Sleek.
Chicago, Dec. 20.-Cattle- Estimates
| receipts for today $4,000; market