Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-10

CATTLE
Altho estimates called for better
! than 600 cattle Friday, only one load
was offered for sale. The balance OF
the cattle consisted OF stockers going
thru.
The demand for strictly choice beef
| steers is fair. Buyers have been look.
ing for few loads of strictly well
| finished steers. but few animals of
the past week. Price. have held about
steady on steers. Quotations on the
| strictly good kinds range from 1913
to $6.25. Less attractive steers are
, quoted from $5.25 to $5.T6
Business was also at standstill in
the COW and heifer sections. few odd
punches Of cows were seen in various
parts OF the yards and these changed
hands at steady figures. The inquiry
weakened somewhat during the past
few days on butcher material. Al
tho local killers have taken every
thing that possessed flesh. the feeling
was somewhat easier during the past
few days. Country COWS and heifers
found a broad demand and command
ed steady to stronger values. Quotations
on best heifers range from s475 to
s5l0. while cows of quality have been
selling around $3.50 to $47o.
The only activity in the feeder and
stocker market was found in the brok-
ers and yardtraders' division. These
traders had a few cattle on hand from
the day before and reported n com
paratively good movement. Business ON
the open market was nil. A few coun-
try buyers were here and a complete
clearance will undoubtedly result be-
fore the close. Quotations on best feed
ers range from $b.75 to $6. Medium and
fair kinds sold from $5.25 to 1855.
HOGS
Opa lond rouetifutad tho reccint~ NJ
Denver in the hog market Friday.
These found very satisfactory out
let and commanded fully steady prices.
Quality was only fair. as the hogs
were considerably mixed and sold to
a local packer at se.15. The demand.
could undoubtedly have sold to ad-
vantage had they been offered.
Prices continue very satisfactory
considering the present conditions.
Strictly good to choice light hogs
weighing around 1870 to 200 pounds are
quoted from $40 to $3.50. and fancy
kinds would probably bring a little
more. Mixed and heavy hogs range
from $S.75 to ss.25. depending upon the
quality. Rough heavy hogs are quot
ed at IS to $526.
The pig market was very inactive.
as nothing was offered. The inquiry
was fair. but by no means urgent at
this time. Tho few pigs coming this
way have been taken care OF in good
shape and are bringing around IS to
s6.25 for the good TO fair kinds.
SHEEP
Drive In stock comprised the offer
ing Of sheep at the local market FRI
day. Included in these arrivals was
one string of lambs brought In from
the feed lots, which averaged 70 pounds
and sold at 1855. Aitho the quality Of
these lambs averaged only fair. the
price obtained represents the highest
figure paid here this fall for fat
stock The demand here. altho not
urgent at this time. due to the strike.
Is comparatively good and everything
Of flesh has been taken over by the
packers in good shape. Most traders
were calling the market steady to
stronger with indications that provid-
ing the strike situation clears lambs
would sell at top-notch figures locally.
Most eastern markets were slightly
higher and this also had tendency
to strengthen the local trade. Strictly
choice fat lambs were quoted from
$3.50 to Ss.1S. There Is possibility of
strictly fancy fat lambs would likely
reach $10
There was no trading reported in the
feeder division. This class OF lambs
continues to bc sought after by feeder
buyers. but the supply has been cx-
trcme1y light. Prices are holding arm
at IS to $3.50 for good to choice warmed
up lambs. while fair to good feeders
arc quoted around s.
More business was transacted In the
eve market Friday than has been the
case for some time. Close to 500 ewes
were driven in and sold Mt 1925. These
averaged 20 pounds. One load OF more
desirable ewes averaging IS pound,
sold at 50. Strictly choice ewes were
quoted at "a or slightly more.