Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-03-25
CATTLE MARKET
remains STEADY

Substantial gains have been made
during the last week in prices for
most classes of live stock and farm
products. 1t is expected that the
market, except those for butter. eggs
and vegetables, will show more
strength during the next three months
than they have during the last SIM
liar period
Hog Market Steady.
After reaching the peak at $11.25
in Chicago, the hog market suffered
a slight decline, but recovered al
most promptly. The market appears
to be on a solid foundation. Aver
age weights continue neavy, and
there is IA premium on light
weights.
Stocks. of hog cured meats at lead
ing middle western Strengthening
points on March | were reported at
314, 100000 pounds, compared with
24O, OO0, 900 pounds on February /
and 347,OOO,00O pounds year ago.
Stocks of lard also increased during
February. The total on March ! was
Ga, 100000 pounds, compared with
As, 100000 pounds on February ] and
81, 100000 pounds year ago.
Cattle Market Good.
Beef steers, butcher cows and
heifers are about % cents lower than
a week ago. Indications point to
the fact that the supply of cattle on
feed is not excessive and it seems
probable that the market will con
tinue firm, with temporary recessions
from time to time.
Sheep Market Uncertain.
Following an unexpected advance
late in February, muttons have de
clined 1t is expected that there will
be violent fluctuations in the sheep
market for some little time.
Wheat Steadier.
i Recent government reports of large
amounts Of grain held on farms is
having a tendency to remove some
of the bullish edge from the wheat
market, although it can still be stated
that the worlds supply and demand
situation is closely adjusted.
Open weather, which permitted
fresh field work, was factor in
checking sales by farmers during the
expected while spring work is under
: way. Flour demand develops life
from time to time, but there is little
disposition to accumulate big sup
ply.
Reports of the presence Of green
bugs in Oklahoma and Texas are fire.
quent, and government report states
that Hessian fly is quite general in
:. the soft-wheat states.
Grass Seeds in Demand.
Favorable weather has resulted in
a decided Improvement in demand
for clover and grass seeds.
Feed markets show little change
from a week ago, with bran at $27;
-four middlings, $34, and gluten feed
$35.
Minor advances in hay prices last
week follow light receipts. Timothy
is quoted in Chicago at $25 and $27;
choice alfalfa, SIG to $24; rye straw
$l4 and SIS, and oat straw, $13 and
: S1t.
Eggs Toboggan.
Egg prices receded still further
during the last week and went below
the low figure of early February
when the previous bottom was
struck
There has been. steady advance
in the butter markets Of about II
to ~ cents a pound. Condenseries OF
the northwest have opened and the
absence of the butter which they
have been producing resulted a short
time ago In sharp advance at Pa
cific coast markets.
The apple market shows little
change. Demand for best stock II
! good and large sizes are bringing al
|, unusual premium over the medium
and small sizes.
Boxes of northwestern extra fame!
/ Winesaps. large size. are $3.50@
r 3.75; medium, $3@3.25; small. $2.25G
/ 2.75; extra fancy large Spitzenburgs
$3@3.75.
Potato markets have advanced
about 20 cents per 100 pounds. Ship
ments increased, but part of thes'
represent seed stock. so that markets
J were not affected. The low pric,
} throughout the winter apparently ha
: increased consumption, and the higl
! price of -four has had a similar Ell
I feet, SO that the large crop may b.
!. we'll cleaned up by the end of tn
season.
( Healthy appearance is Of the nj
Q most importance in shade trees, an,
J. no agency Is more potent In marrinl
= the appearance of these trees thai
J, are insects. A defoliated or other
I | wisa hodra 1gled shade tree IN no