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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
6
Receipts of hogs at principal western markets yesterday totaled large volumes with varied figures across markets. Latest totals show significant activity with thousands of head in several locations and regional aggregations reaching substantial levels.
Receipts total 6500 hogs 1400 cattle 600 sheep. Hog prices declined 10 to 25 cents with trading quiet and many hogs unsold. Sale range 5.50 to 7.10 and most under 6.90. few at 6.25 and higher. Cattle demand for cows and heifers remained active with prices 10 to 25 cents higher. steers steadier. bulls steady to strong and calves up 25 cents.
Chicago market notes sluggish hog trading with prices unchanged and limited local demand. Sheep and lamb receipts were modest with steady to firm values. lambs gained about 10 to 25 cents early and feeding lambs rose toward session close. Nearly 200 horses at the closing auction showed better attendance but overall prices remained subdued. Receipts about 18,000 hogs and cattle trades opened slow with cautious expectations for steadier markets.
A mixed cattle and hogs market listing shows weights from 150 to 180 lbs up to 290 lbs, with best pigs, light pigs, yearlings, sheep and bucks priced per 100 lbs. Odds and ends include sprig lambs and various grade ranges with a total count of 2,000 noted in stock.
Market listing shows Good to Choice steers across weight ranges from 900 to 1 300 pounds with commissions from 2 to 6 percent. Medium and feeder steers priced between 700 and 1 250 pounds. Heifers and cows, including prime bulls, are quoted with varying rates and commissions under a wide price spread. Hogs mentioned at end of list.
The document lists lots of live animals with weights and prices. Pigs range from 66 to 120 pounds with prices from 3 50 to 5 50. Sheep show native lambs at 4 75 to 5 75 and feeding lambs at 4 50 to 5 00.
Buffalo on September 30 reports cattle receipts light with market steady. Hogs total 4 000 with a slow market and heavies 7.00 to 7.25, yorkers 6.50 to 6.90, pigs 5.00 to 5.25. Sheep and lambs receipts 2 000 with a strong market, top lambs 6.15 to 6.29.
Chicago reports brisk demand for cash grain outside domestic markets lifting the wheat market. Prices closed firmer with a bullish tone, aided by Minneapolis Duluth and Northwest mill activity and a drop in deliveries. corn closed irregular as late day selling capped gains.
The Tribune lists daily prices from Loganport and Galveston markets. Wheat 94c, corn around $1.00 per hundred, oats 44c, clover seed $4.50. hogs 100-250 lbs range $4.75 to $6.90. steers 800-1,200 lbs $4.25-$5.00. calves $4.00-$6.25. poultry and butter prices shown for several providers. Walton and Flora markets included with similar corrections.
Local market notes show a 5.7 percent rise and 34 cent drop in pork as buyers renewed liquidation. Lard and rib prices steadied despite pork weakness while daily receipts forecast tomorrow include 32 cars of wheat 142 of corn 241 of oats and 19000 head of hogs.
Wheat No 2 spring 96 100 No 3 96 1.05 No 2 red 99 4% 1.003 Corn No 2 78 1 2%c No 2 yellow 79kc Oats No 2 48 144c No 3 white 47 3dbc Butter Creameries 20 26c dairies 18 22c Eggs Firsts 22c prime firsts 23c
Trade shows mixed demand with steady overall tone. Heavy feeders and loggers hold firm at 160 to 210 dollars, small commercial chunks sell around 60 to 115, while poorer to good grade lumber ranges from 125 to 225 for drafters and 110 to 350 for actors and coach.
New York stocks showed subdued movement after a speculative peak with no large operations or outside interest. Small room traders caused slight shifts while the Chicago & Alton rail car order and option activity buoyed several Midwest railroad issues. Copper rose in London and bonds remained firm as total sales reached 2,134,000 par.
Captain Stolts's pacer Hall S is back home for the winter after a summer campaign that saw a 2:24 record and solid performances. He will be tracked again next season and should improve after schooling this summer.
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