The Markets

Oct. 7 , 1897. Wheat, per bushei $ 85 - 88 Oats, " " 20 Corn, shelled, per bushei 30 Corn, in ear " " 15 Beans, " " .... 65 - 70 Hay, per ton 5 00-7 00 Clover seed 3 00 Pork, hve 3 75 ' ' dressea 4 75-5 00 Beef. alive 4 00 " dressed 6 00-7 00 CL ickens, alive 6 " dressed 8 9 Spring Chickens alive 7 " dressed ' 9 - 10 Eggs, per dozen 15 Butter, per pound 15 - 16 Fotatoes, per bushei 45 Wool, Unwashed 11 - 15 " Washed 15-- 18 Hides, per pound 8 Tallow, per pound 2i