A GLANCE AT THE MARKETS.
Heavy receipts featured the week’s live-stock trading. The trend of cattle prices was decidedly irregular. The hog market had a fairly healthy tone. Sheep and lamb trade showed some improvement. The fresh meat trade throughout the month of September was narrow ([pp. 226] and [228]).
Prices of wheat and corn futures declined steadily throughout the week, but cash premiums strengthened in all markets excepting Minneapolis ([p. 234]).
The movement of fruits and vegetables was near the peak of the season, and prices declined ([p. 230]).
Definite information concerning volume of Danish imports steadied the butter market. Cheese markets were steady under improved demand ([p. 233]).
Hay continued in light supply and prices in most markets were unchanged. General inactivity continued in feed markets, wheat mill feeds registering extreme Weakness ([p. 236]).
Prices of spot and future cotton continued to advance. Production estimated at only 6,537,000 bales ([p. 238]).
The monthly Wool consumption report appears on [page 239].
The monthly table showing carload shipments of fruits and vegetables appears on [page 232].