Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-18

Chicago, Aug. 1S.-Shippers took
some of the extra grades of hogs at
the start today. but some Of the COM
moner grades were particularly sought
by packers.
AS well as Chicago receipts showing
an increase Friday, other points also
had liberal offerings of hogs. At the
eleven markets there were about sl,o''
received, against 7O,7O0 week ago.
$500 year ago and 51.9o0 TWO years
ago. So far this week these points
have received about $4,000 hogs ,belns
$4,000 more than same days last Weeh'
$4,000 more than year ago ana -o'Vuo
more than corresponding PERIOD TWO
wears ago. Total for the year TO GATE
stands 1891, 900 head, against 16,ooi,-
600 for same period two years ago.
Cattle.
Cattle were firm tho not particu-
larry active
Beef demand being broadened con-
siderably, the higher level OF values
for good to choice steers, which meas
ure 10 to % cents over price or week
ago, is of a stable basis. Bullish trade
prospects are ahead, affecting all the
better quality corn-fed beeves, and the
fact that choice grades are running
scarcer as the season advances makes
a good market for the shor. feds at this
time Part of their favc- with Killers
this week. however, has, been due 10
the absence Of a generous run from
the range. Given a liberal western
supply this week and the grass natives
and light short feis doubtless would
have Jared far less favorably
A liberal range run Is ahead LOT
later days this month, and It's presence
in the market will afford test for
the natives off grass and corn. Need
less to say, beef demand will have 10
show continued strength to avert
widening Of the prices between the me-
dunn and plain natives and choice
ones.
The eastern trade has taken fair
quota Of medium and plain light grass
ers this week, and some stronger de-
mand for these grades was a price,
sustaining influence while feeder buy
ers' competition has likewise been
somewhat OF a factor Strengthening the
trade. In recent days, altho few OF the
light grassers at s7.S5 to $40 have
made better prices than last week,
chief gains in values being had for the
$3.50 to 5000 and higher priced kinds,
the specialties. $10.75 to sl1.0o sorts,
in fact, show longest end Of the ad-
vance.
Sales Of fancy 1885 pound steers at
s1110 and eight loads Of yearlings and
heavy beeves at s11.0o In the midweek
market firmly established the s11.oo
trade for prime grades. and another
1.435- pound lot made the price today.
These classes are due to hold up in
value from now on, in trade belief re-
CARELESS Of the course the intermediate
stuff may take since the country has
been we'll combed Of longfed cattle.
and demand for the best cuts Of be'f
is showing renewed activity eastward
as we'll as locally. despite advancing
costs.
Sheep.
Demand for sheep was sufficient to
| hold the market firm.
Late prices for lambs are generally
higher than the start Of the week The
! large run of range stock this week rar
pretty we'll to lamb offerings. On Mon
! DAY Idaho lambs sold at $10.75, while
! on Tuesday some from the same state
and Washington as we'll went up tc
s1115. with others at s10.90611.00
Feeding stock on the same day went a
! s9.S0M9.90 with some even up to $1,000
Idaho lambs topped Wednesday a
s11.25, with a palmer sort at s11.0oq
Ills Feeders that day made 1915.