Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

Livestock prices and trends from Chicago market report

UPI reports Chicago livestock trading with hogs 5 500 strong to 25 higher in tops. No 1 2 190 220 lb 24.50 25.00, others 24.00 24.75, 230 250 lb 23.50 24.00, heavier 23.00 23.50. Cattle 5 000 with steers weak to 50 lower, heifers 25 50 lower. prime loads 1200 1350 lb steers 29.25 29.50. high choice 28.00 29.00. 26.25 28.00 for 1000 1350 lb. mixed 25.25 26.00. good 23.50 25.75. slaughter heifers 24.50 26.75. cows 12.50 13.50. Sheep 100 head in light supply. spring lambs 80 100 lb 28.00 28.50.