Times Independent | 1923-03-01 | Page 5 | Cattle Steady, Lambs Higher at K. C. Market

CATTLE STEADY LAMBS AT X Q MARKET kansas city stock yards feb 26 28 trade in cattle opened slowly bat but later litter fairly active for fat steers calves cows and heifers were lightly lower with trade inclined toi to i dull I 1 till ness ress hog receipts were liberal and the market averaged steady to 10 cents lower thou though gh at the decline prices were slightly ab ole t the he ex low point last week sheep and lambs limbs sold readily at strong 19 15 cents higher prices at the outset bids for fat steers were sharply lower but before much trading was accomplished the market strengthened and closed steady cows and heifers failed to strengthen in the late trade and average prices for them were 10 to 15 cents lower calves declined so 50 cents and bulls were weak to 15 cents lower general demand in the trade was increased by liberal shipping cr orders local demand for fat steers was active indications are that receipts the rest of 0 the week will be moderate demand for stockers and feeders was as much the same as last week and prices were not changed inquiry is coining coming from practically all au sections A good many thin iteen steers aro are going out for summer gratin choice leht weight limbs lambs told sold at 1425 to 1465 and nd the heavier clai clas eel es brought 1300 to 1415 or 10 to 15 cent cents higher some yearling yearlings brought 1225 ewes 35 and 9 00 steady prices