Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

Market Report Hog and Cattle Prices Steady to Higher

Hog slaughter 3 500 head and cattle 1 000 head described with price ranges across weights. No 1 2 hogs at 19.25 19.75 per cwt 200 220 lb. 180 head at 20.00. No 2 3 hogs 190 230 lb 18.75 19.25. 230 260 lb 18.25 18.75. 2 4 hogs 250 280 lb 17.75 18.25. Slaughter steers and heifers show gains. choice 950 1200 lb steers 27.50 28.75. Good and choice 26.75 27.75. good 25.50 26.75. Slaughter heifers 800 950 lb 25.75 26.25. good and choice 24.75 25.75. good 23.75 25.00. Canner and cutter cows 15.50 17.50. Sheep 200 head woolen slaughter lambs steady. 90 110 lb 26.50 27.25. prime 120 lb 26.50. 80 100 lb 25.00 26.50.