The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-05
WEEKLY REPORT. KANSAS CITY LIVE
STOCK MARKET.
Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates.
Q6+ Livestock Exchange.

96+ Livestock Exchange.
CATTLE-KILLING GRADES.
-Four days receipts at 81, 600 were the
largest since the third week of last Novem-
Der but included smaller proportion OF
dry-fed offerings and an increased number
week when the four-day run totaled 6,914.
Same period last year the supply aggre,
grades and classes from start to finish.
Compared with a week ago, better grades
Of beef steers were strong to soc higher,
generally weak to 25c lower, altho some
common and in-between Texas and Okla
steers was s1ooo and yerriings also scored
in March. Most of the fed lots, according
with Some at $40 to S9.e5. Grassers were
numerous at $3.50 to 1928 where they lack
en- f bet sePg
cleared at $3.50 to $s.75. with most Of them
at se.75 to ss.25. Bulk Of all grades and
generally 25c to Doc lower than week ago
and cows declined 25c to 75c, with the bulk
M SOC Most COWS sde e Fl from TO-
ers were most numerous at $500 to $3.50,
only a few with any age making $50 or
eaTiy Monday thS Bulk sold at at s225 to $50.
Bulls suffered a setback of Csc for the
week, only few corn-fed butchers landing
at 1925 and higher, with bulk OF boiognas
at $3.50 to $500. Calves were more uneven
than any other class and receipts were the
| largest since last November, the total Tor
the last three weeks amounting to over 81
900. While some of the better vealers were
only 25c to SOC lower. most of the others
showed SOC to $1.oo decline from a week
ago. Heavy and medium weight calves
were 50ceto $3.50 lower and bulk showed
around 500 loss. Best vealers made $500.
around $3.50, only. the scarcity of best
vealsrs making that possible Any number
and heavies after Monday sold at $500 to
$500, altho some passed $3.50 early; com
mon and :unkey stock sold at $500 TO $4.Oo.
| CATTLE-STOCKER AND FEEDER
There was a broader demand for thin cat
tie, especially feeders. than for many weeks
and this country demand had a FOSTERING
fsey ss pr Stock the
short-fed variety. Outlet for the plain
stockers and off-colored feeders, however,
stockers and feeders were generally steady
to 25c higher, altho the better grades OF
heavy feeders showeS more advance: Best o.
ana adsl m aay" sold at ss2s to s725 stoeteTs
to 5000 Stock cows and heifers and stock
| calves were steady to 25c lower, while
there was no change in mixers and spring
HOGS.
Receipts for the first four days Of this
week totaled 32,515, against 25,S96 for the
first four days of last week and 24,fO3 Tor
like period one year ago. The top OF
80 last week was the highest since last
1 november, &nlle some IuOuEuL lnt pItSrS
ought to continue higher Today light hogs
| sold zoe to soc under last week, with heay-
lies roc to $1.n0 lower. Plain heavies show
even more decline in some places. Ship
pers have had limited orders and packers
| have found a chance to lower prices. espe-
cially on anything but best lights and med
Iiums. The spread has widened till it Is
| more In line with other markets Today
choice and prime 325 pound averages were
| held over for lack of bids, while loads OF
rough heavies. mostly sows, went at Ss-15 to
$9.25. Packing sows show about $l-0o low
er with few up to $S.75- A fair run of
| stock pigs has arrived. mostly southwests.
| Demand is god at steady prices. Choice
kinds sell up to 5000.
MUTTON SHEEP AND LAMBS.
Receipts for the first four days this week
at q ,4S6 are around 1000 less than arrived
the same days last week and the CORE
spending period last year. Sheep prices are
mostly steady when compared with a week
ago, but tome native ewes show gain of
23c. Best Hight ewes have brought around
$500 on most days. with top at 1910. Most
fat lots have passed $425 and common and
medium kinds have ranged at $3.50 to $3.50.
Texas yearlings went at $5.75 and better
kinds brought $3.50 to 500 Best lambs