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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1890
Page
3
Receipts and prices from Wichita markets show cattle mostly butcher cows and heifers with some steers, reports of weakness in the cattle trade, hog prices easing slightly, and bulk sales around 3.05 with top 3.67. Observed activity includes mixed stock arrivals, small runs of sheep none, and notable shipments from several traders amid a steady overall trading tone.
The period shows wide fluctuations in livestock sections with cattle, hogs, and sheep prices stated across different lots. Operators like Meers, Kam Fo, and local buyers in Wichita, Topeka, and nearby markets report bids and sales, noting beef sides, veal, and grain influences, with comments on futures directions and market activity.
Reports from New York indicate a generally weak market with lower prices across grains and provisions. Notable movement includes a surprise rate cut mentioned by traders and a cautious tone in pork, with receipts and futures showing limited strength amid overall softness.
The account recalls Zulu and Matabele courage in early expeditions across dangerous terrain. Chiefs walk long, face lions, and fear exposure as imposters while leaders struggle to protect them. Skins and royal markers cited. transport, trade, and colonial notes mix with anecdotes of Indian legacy and Paris cab fare behavior.
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