Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

Livestock Prices and Trading Activity in Chicago Markets

Markets report livestock trading in Chicago with hogs 8,500 head fairly active. Butchers mostly 25 higher with U.S. 1-2 190-220 lb at 16.50-16.75 and select at 16.75-17.00. Cattle 15,500 head, trading fairly active. prime 1318 lb steers at 25.50, high choice 1150-1350 lbs at 24.50-25.25, prime 1475 lb at 24.50, 950-1200 lbs at 23.00-23.25, good weights 21.00-22.50, canner 9.00-11.75. Sheep 1,600 head, lambs slow with prices weak to 25 lower. wooled slaughter lambs 21.00-21.25 for 90-105 lbs, three loads 90-95 lbs at 21.25, good/choice 20.00-20.59, good 19.00-20.00.