Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
OFFERINGS TAKEN IN SUFFl-
GENT QUANTITIES TO HOLD
MARKET FIRM.
SALES ON STEADY BASIS
DESPITE LARGE SUPPLY
Arrivals at All Market Centers Heavy
During Week-Cattie Offerings Are
Handicapped by Being Water Soaked
Sheep and Lambs Also at Disad-
vantage Because Of Wet Fleeces.

Chicago Jan. 21.-Demand from
packers proved sufficient today TO
give firmness to the hog market, not
withstanding the large supply.
There were liberal receipts OF hogs
at all western markets and Indian
apolis was the only eastern market
which reported a big run. The supply
at eleven markets totaled l94.1oe, or
IS. SEQ more than last Thursday, wnen
offerings were light everywhere, I1-See
more than a year ago and Si.6oO more
than two years ago. Total thus far
this week $4,000. or $4,000 more than
same period last week, $4,000 more
than like time last year and 100000
more than corresponding four days
wear ago. Total for 1916 to date p
5a6. 900. or sos, 600 more than same Pc
Rod 1915 and $4,000 more than cor
responding time 1914.
Cattle.
Cattle offerings were handicapped D!
being water soaked.
AS the season advances scarcity OF
hard fat cattle is becoming apparent
This week there have been few steers
good enough to beat 9.2o anywhere,
Chicago having a practical monopoly
of that kind. Kansas cattle that were
nor in prime condition. but had quality,
made 9.S5 and a 1000 prediction this
side of Feb. ! has been hung up. This
is not a season of heavy consumption
of high priced beef. but a little of that
kind is always wanted. The country
is not indulging in long feeds and is
not likely 70. Late yesterday 9.s5 vas
paid for heavy cattle and several lots
OF yearlings. including heifers, sold at
$50. AS the season works along 1t
will be logical to expect wider spread
between steers now selling under 500
and such as are good enough TO beat
900. altho killers may go to medium
grades.
There is a growing disposition in
territory east OF the Mississippi river
to put cattle on feed for short Pc
Rod. 4 movement 10 Illinois and In
diana OF stock cattle is detected. A
number have gone into nearby terri
tory recently, altho Il is necessary to
ship in southwestern corn to feed
them. Such cattle will always figure
in the visible supply, the intention
being to hold them sixty TO ninety
days for an improvement in prices.
which is regarded as certain II winter
feeding is a light as reported. In the
east there Is the same disposition to
let cattle go early. and II is probable
that plenty Of medium and common
stuff will be available. At Missouri!
river markets packers are getting con-
siderable $50 and $50 stuff and are
competing with feeder buyers for it
Sheep.
Sheep and lambs also were at dis
advantage owing to we, feeces.
The II cent lamb not only made its
appearance. but scarcity and keenness
Of demand for something prime
prompted city butcher to pay up to
s1I.15 for 314 head of IL to 19-pound
westerns, answering that description.
Of the ]. orion Findley, Oneida, III 1t
was new top for the current month
by 25 cents per cwt-. 1.65 above the
previous January record and - cents
higher than any FED western lambs
other than Colorados. ever before made
or this market 1t is worthy OF note
also that the price equaled the top at
Buffalo today and was cents above
the Pittsburgh limit.