Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-24

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hogs today resulted from, the fact that
receipts were less nu:ne-. rs than ex-
pec:ed
Receipts Of hogs at Chicago for the
week totaled 10000, an increase of
1920 compared with the previous
week, 1920 compared with the same
week last year and $500 compared
with corresponding week two years
ago.
Average weight of hogs at Chicago
for the week was estimated at 20
pounds or two pounds heavier than the
preceding week. thirteen pounds lighter
than same week last year and fifteen
pounds lighter than the corresponding
week two years ago.
Top hogs at Chicago for the week
made 1000, against 1905 the previous
week. 1855 a year ago and $50 two
years ago. Average price, however. was
higher at $50, and compared with $40
a week ago. 1855 a year ago and $50
two years ago.
Eleven markets received $500 hogs
Saturday, making STA, 200 for the week
$4,000 more than the previous week,
$4,000 more than year ago. and 49,
coo more than two years ago. Total
for 1916 to date 1Q,1S4.000 or 1885,
900 more than same period 1915 ana
1924 900 more than corresponding time
1914.
Cattle.
Cattle proved scarce.
TOP OF 1000 last week was within
5 cents Of the high point OF the year
and steers which went at $50 GsI5
were kinds that appeared TO be intrin-
sically worth far less in comparison
with the toppers. Same is true as wei
OF the medium to pretty good snor.
feds around 800. killers claiming that
these classes are relatively highest on
the list when dressing percenta ges ara
taken into consideration. The scarcity
Of cheap quality beef here and south
west. however. has necessitated pack
ers taking a lot Of the intermediate
grades of corn belt steers. and this Is
the reason for prices being out Of line.
Killers insist that short-feds must
work lower, but the contention OF the
selling contingent is that beef OF every
variety is not plentiful enough TO war
rant lower prices for weeks off, and
any material lessening Of supply OF
choice grades would be a signal for an
upturn in prices for them to carry tops
far above 1000. A persistent and win
ming fight on part of buyers to hold
prices for choice grades TO 9.aoq 1890
level has been waged for weeks past,
but buyers were aided by the fairly
generous quota Of such grades in the
runs. which has proved surprise TO
the selling side in view OF the great
amount Of bad corn in most sections OF
the middle west.
Beef trade is going back to a normal
basis with the ending Of Lent and
Jewish holidays and a generous de-
mand Is looked for both locally and
eastward enough at least to prevent
serious inroads being made on present
values.
Sheep.
S,pplies Of sheep and lambs we're
NOR, than ample.
The weeks run at six western mar
kets has been. we'll up to normal for
this time Of the year and the plenitude
of CoIorados lends logic to the grow
ing belief that the gap between the END
| OF the Colorado season. and lar
| movement from other sources, will De
! a very brief one at best. and that the
| market may do good stunt on wooded
| stock II current prices can be retained
Shorn offerings. however, are expected
: to show higher levels before the run
; Of fed stuff is exhausted.
A noticeable increase in receipts oil
/ local. stuff has been had last week
! and a few southern spring lambs ar
/ already showing up at Ohio river mar
kets.
A few natives pring lambs have sold