Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-29

Chicago, Noy. 29.-Big receipts and
IA large leftover supply had a severely
depressing effect today on the hog
market.
The first two days OF this week the
seven markets received 5000 more
than u week ago and 10000 more than
a year ago. Chicago first two days OF
this week received 100 more than
week ago and $4,000 more than year
ago.
Eleven markets received $4,000 hogs
Tuesday, or 20,500 more than last tues
day. $4,000 more than year ago ana
1900 more than two years ago. Iotai
thus far this week 10000, or 1000 less
than same period last week, $4,000 more,
than like time last, year and $1,000 more
than corresponding two days two years
ago. Total for 1915 to date 26,9s9,Ooo.
or 4,006,O00 more than same period 1919
and 6.324.000 more than corresponding
time 1914.
Cattle.
Cattle arrivals were fewer than ex-
pected.
Beet market IL undergoing no very
severe handicap as result of Thanhs-
giving poultry trade. Turkey at 500
IS cents per pound is failing to appeal
to the average consumer and there Is
prospect that beef consumption In the
next week will suffer less competition
from poultry than in similar honoay
season in years past. Beef altho hlgh--
est on record, is still cheaper than
poultry, and even tho the country Is
enjoying unprecedented prosperity, the
majority of consumers are prudent
buyers for their tables and stili hold 10
beef as the more economical diet.
The country has apparently resolved
to give the market d breathing speli
from big supplies, and it Is hoped IN
the trade this policy will be followed
at least until after International week.
Cutting ~loose habitat and corn
warmed steers in terrific volume -
dodge feed bill has been founo poor
poltcy in view Of the severe slashinS OF
prices these grades underwent las
week. Cattle feeders brought thaIsit-
uation upon themselves and are no" III
q position to reAedy conditions by con
tinuins to supply the market hou
erateiy. AS regards anything long Tea
and choice to prime, these classes ais
making prices highest in market ms
tory. Sales Of prime heavy steers al
12250l235 Monday registered ne"
omen market record and there IS strong
belief in the trade that stun h'shei
rates will prevail outside the lhterna-
,ional auction ring within the next ten
days.
The situat;oi, as regards disease sus
r;o,or 4, Kansas City is considerably
cleared. No serious results are ant'c'-
,,ted there. Federal veterinarians ae-
clare the cattle under suspicion sho"
none Of the true forms OF loot ana
month trouble, and the fact that sreefs
n1acsd in close contact with the orls
ina, lot under suspicion have faiied -
develop any ailment suggests tna' tnE
trouble is merely one of sore NOUNS
and is not contagious. Clearing eh7
o,.ran1ines is looked for now WITHIN
very few days.
40 Ls Sheep.
Offerings of sheep and lambs proved
20 be less than normal.
The soft close Tuesday suggested the
nrnnriety on the part of prospective
SINNERS to watch closely for breakers
abead Packers are beginning 10 tret
~ current high cost of the stun OF
foot the poultry season and ThahRs-
giving holiday are just ahead. ana
there is feeling that the disease scare
tho it may as the majority OF trad
ers here believe. soon blow over, may
induce many holders to let stun come
marketward at this time that wouio
otherwise be held for better hnish.
omaha. with a run of $1,000 head On
sheep and lambs and its feeder ou-iet
closed. was congested today and uh-
evenly lower The most hopeful sign
sellers could see to aid them in retain
ing for the remainder Of this Weeh
current high price levels was an az
vance on best lambs at Buffaio To-Day
to s12.4o. II receipts here the remain