Fairly Good Demand Early in Month Not Sustained--Week-End Accumulations
Frequent.
Fresh-meat trade during September was narrow and movements into
consumptive channels were considerably less than during August, except
for a short period at the beginning of the month when there was a fairly
good demand for all classes. Although receipts of some classes were less
than normal, week-end accumulations in wholesale markets were frequent
and as a rule sharp declines followed.
Supplies of beef at eastern markets were approximately 8,250,000 lbs.,
or 13,800 carcasses less than a year ago. Veal supplies decreased 6,300
carcasses and mutton 32,000 carcasses. Lamb increased 63,000 carcasses,
or 2,500,000 lbs. At eastern points the decrease in supplies of fresh
pork from locally slaughtered hogs was more than offset by increased
shipments from middle western packing centers and a net increase of
110,000 lbs. for the month was shown.