Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-11-24
portion of available stuff in this sec ton.
Yavapai County

contracted at about 5c per pound for yearling steers, 512c to 6c for twos, 39c to AZ for cows, and, 6c to 7lac per pound for calves. While stock and ranges are generally in good con- dition, more rain is needed in some localities. In the northeastern part of the county, the snow of October 2s and 29 helped the water supply but damaged the forage. Shortage of cars is reported in the Seligman dis trict. The Beaver Creek district re- ports the sale of 1000 head of cattle at Sc per pound, some yearling steers weighing about $50 pounds. The con- dition of sheep is reporte,1a very good. Sales were made in the northern part of the county as follows: Lambs, 10k to 11kc per pound; old ewes, $5 to $612 per head; breeding ewes, $10 to $11 per head. 4
 Navajo County
 About one-half of the surplus cattle have been sold. The prices on the ranch were; Sc to 5Ac per pound for steers; Sc to 4c for cows; and 5c to 6c per pound for calves. Very few sales of COWS and calves have been made, due to the poor demand. Feed and water are getting scarce in many parts of the county, and cattle are not in as good condition as usual at this time of the year. Sheep and lambs are in good condition and prices have been satisfactory. Lambs sold for 101ac per pound, or about $7 per head; ,old ewes, $5.5O per head; and breeding ewes, $S.50 per head.
 Apache County
 |, A Large proportion of the available cattle have been contracted at prices ranging from 4hc to. 5hc per pound for steers, Sc to 31ac for cows, and Sc, to 6c for calves. The rains have been very spotted over most. of the county resulting in shortage of feed and water in some localities. Very few losses have been reported, though in the Black River districts, the losses from wolves have been heavy. The bulk of the sheep in this county will be shipped from points in Navajo County. .' .. Greehlee County
 About one-half of available cattle have been contracted at $21 per head for one year old steers, $27 for twos, and $27 for threes. Ranges are un- usually dry and water is scarce, es- pecially in the southern part of the county where feeding is necessary. Heavy losses are expected unless rain is received soon. Graham County
 Market conditions are reported dull and only a small proportion of sur plus cattle have been contracted in this county. 7, From 41ac to 5c is be- ing paid for steers, 4c for cows, and from 5c to 61Ac per pound for calves. Both ranges and cattle on the open ranges are in poor condition, and feeding will be necessary in many places. = ... ... '-.-. Gila County ..s s'. Fewer sales than usual have been made in this county, only 60 per cent of available cattle being contracted to November l.. Fat cattle have been moving fairly we'll, but there has been practically no demand for steers three years old and over. Cows have been in poor demand unless in condition for beef. Steers sold for 4c to 5c per pound; cows, 4c; and calves, 5c per pound. There has been very little growth of feed since spring and stock will have to depend on browse until winter and spring feed starts. Water is getting scarce and heavy losses may be expected unless the winter is 8 mild one. ,-'..
 i Cochise County / About ona.half of the Available cat tie are reported sold at prices ranging from 4kc to 5Ac for steers 31se to AZ for cows, and 5 1-2 tt l6 1-2c per pound for calves. Pas lures and cattle are generally in fail to good condition, except in the east en part of the county near the Nev Mexico line where many cattle vii have to be moved to other pastures Water is reported short in some 10 calities. Many growers complain lthat prices are too low to be profit able and that many cattle growers vii be forced out of the business unles prices improve.
 | Santa Cruz County
 Feed conditions are good except il the eastern part of the county, ant cattle are mostly in fine condition The supply of fat cattle is larger thai usual. Steers are bringing 41ac to 5 per pound; cows, 3k to 4c; and calves SAC to 7c per pound. While the mar ket has been dull, there as been ; good calf crop and the outlook fo winter feed is generally satisfactory I Pima County