Stock at the Yards in 1896 set amid overall low values
The Chicago stockyards handled 2,600,476 cattle in 1896, up 11,919 from 1895. Native beef steers averaged 4.05, with 2.90 to 6.50 range. Low values driven by weak domestic and foreign demand, with March bottoms for good to choice steers near 8.75. Cows and heifers priced narrowly, steers and heifers gap narrowing. Texan receipts fell 86,000 and Northwestern stockmen declined 160,000. Export trade rose 84 percent, with 243,800 head tagged for export. Foreign demand remains strong, aiding well-fatted cattle holders. December saw the year's highest prices.
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Dejon
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Cattle Feeding and Barn Care For Better Milk
Farmers learn the ideal cow diet includes about 14 pounds of starch 24 pounds of nitrogen and a quarter pound of fat. Atlas fodder storage cuts costs, while winter protection keeps milk quality steady. Cows in barns stay productive. field cows drop in milk output. Clean udders and bedding prevent stringy milk from gusty hay exposure.
Handling Jack and Procreative Care for the Jack
A cited authority advises on relocating a jack. Guidance covers stable dry stalls, continuous water and good forage. Move slowly to avoid fatigue, allow cooling, avoid overbreeding, and limit breeding to eight hours between uses.
Chest Protectors For Evening Dress In Silk Colors
Brocaded silk chest protectors for women pair with evening wear. They resemble bolero jackets without sleeves, meet at the neck and tie with ribbons, finished with a small standing collar.
Powder and Shells Sale Notice by Dupleix Slattery Bailey
The Austin Powder Company of Cleveland Ohio has let the contract for building one powder magazine and appointed us as their sole agent in this region. We can supply Sporting and Blasting Powder and Loaded Shells, boasting velocity and uniform results under all conditions. Our traveling men will visit you. please retain your orders or send direct to our office. Prices on request. DUPLEIX SLATTERY & BAILEY.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Dupleix
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