Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-09

CATTLE
Few changes were evidenced IN the
condition Of the Denver cattle market
thursday. Most buyers were on hand
early and trading was fairly active
from the start Despite the fact that
inc movement was not quito As brisk
IN some departments as on the pre-
Nious session. statesmen cleared their
ofIerinE In comparatively good sea-
son Similar values to those OBJ
tatncd on Wednesday were received.
4 slightly larger run was presented.
with estimates calling for approxI-
rateiy 1.5oo head.
The 3acktnG house situation was un-
changed. Most OF the plants were
killing. but on y reduced scale. Ths
percentage OF beef and butcher stock
business transacted In this division
was light. Practically all Of the desir-
able fat cattle offered were taken
By local cattlerncn. but this particular
class was scarce Packers buyer.
stated that they wanted strictly choice
material. but they were rather siov
to take hold of tho mediocre quality
kinds.
The bulk Of the days business was
asain transacted In tho feeder and
not large. tho supply Of steers OF thi.
class was the largest presented sine.
the initial trade. The demand for best
handyweight stock was strong, but
some OF the other grades were . litiis
slow In finding outlet Values, how
ever. were unchanged With the best
steers selling from 3s..s to Ss A fcs-
iure of tho day was tho salo Of n load
OF Galloway stock hcifers at 1910.
This ngurc Is tho highest paid her.
the country. They were Of exceptional
merit In both quality and finish.
Fat steers were very scarce. Llttis
trading OF consequence was reported in
this division. Tho inquiry Is strong for
tho well finished kinds Strictly choics
steers werc quoted from ss.7s to Is.
Tho less attractive kinds were ceiling
from 1855 down.
Stock cows and heifcrs sold TO the
hes, advantage. Fat kinds were scarce
in finding buyers Prices held abou.
steady. Rest fat cows are quoted from
N.,5 to 1880. whilc those on The heif~r
order are selling up TO A5s.
HOGS
A run OF over 800 head Of hogs found
ready outlet on the Denver market
Thursday. Prices were generally steady
With the dny before despite tho fac.
that eastern markets were reported
weak to shade lower. Smaller killers
purchascd the balance of the rupn,y
Buyers for thu former arm an
nouncc their intention of purrha. sing a
good supply Of hogs here daily a.
prices fully In line with river quota.
lions and reasonable suppIy car
therefore be used to xood adyan an,sr.
as the other nrms Increased thcir
Killings and require moro hogs The
situation IL expected to improve hero
rapidly.
Top hogs Thursday sold a. $3.50
Nth oulk OF the mornings supply at
ss.2s TO 1856. and throwouts at S.s6
flgs are In fair demand only and
'hc msrkc, Y, generally steady. Good
pigs arc selling around s. with cho,r.
kinds quoted up to 81. s5
Statesmen are advising their ciiep,.
70 send along reasonable suppIv Of
hogs daily. but 10 watch tho .i,u.,,.,,
closely and TO keep iu touch xiih wa
ket conditions thru tho official rcport.
and by communication with tbeir r,r.
bet representatives
SHEEP
sheep and lamb prices were r.per
any caued ABOUT steady Thursday and
little chanEe was reported in the con.
dition of tho trade Tho run wa. sno
head. but good many of these wc,s
going thru to feed lots and tho offcrs
Ing was extremely light
Very few good fat sheep and Iamb.
were received. and tho market was do
cidedly auiet. Good fat lsmbs sre
quoted at 80 10 1925. and choicc In nh.
would probably bring 1880
Feeders were hrm and IN strong A..
msnd. One Bunch of good warmed.
'ip feeding lambs sold at $3.50. but ont.
side Of this lot very few feeders ~e,e
offered Good range feeders are ouoted
at IS to ts.2s. and strictly choice c..h,,
kinds at 1880 Demand for ali classes
OF feeders Ia better than the eipni,.
ana more Of the good unes could ba
used to advantage
Fat ewes arc quoted at - TO 81. .2s far
the good kinds and feeding ewes arc
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