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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1954
Page
6
Heavy hog receipts at Indianapolis Monday pushed prices 50 to 75 cents lower than last week. Bulk hogs weighing 180 to 250 pounds sold at 20.50 to 20.75, while several hundred Nos 1 and 2 hogs at 190 to 230 pounds brought 20.85 to 21. Scattered lots of 160 to 180 pounds also noted.
The day’s quotations show a broad market dip with cattle and hogs weak while steers and heifers held steady near midrange. New York trading featured varied results across major industries with railroads oils and utilities slipping, while aircraft and machinery saw cautious demand amid overall lower volume and a 60-day high left behind by several declines.
Chicago grain markets closed higher for most components after an active session with wheat steady and soybeans pressured by cash delivery concerns. Corn and oats rose while lard futures declined amid easing selling pressure and government selling of surplus corn for relief aid. Mills report soybean stocks fell from last month while domestic textile markets in New York remained quiet with small near term trades.
The shorf’s office refused a Woman’s Request for a warrant charging her disband with non support. When asked when he quit supporting her, she says not yet, and adds she bought new furniture and doubts he will help pay. Fragmentary financial notes and market listings follow.
Several auction notices list personal property and real estate sales in Indiana towns near Anderson Redkey Albany Middletown and Daleville. Owners Myron Pursey Edith Blockus Mrs Hes Yahetman and others advertised estate auctions with dates around September including Friday September 1 and 3 at various rural locations and streets.
New York bond trading was light with minor changes across issues. Government issues showed small moves while utilities and corporate bonds drifted. volume rose to about 42.97 million par value.
Chicago hog prices slipped to a yearly low as buyers paid 20.00 to 21.00 for butcher hogs and 15.75 to 20.50 for sows. Salable receipts reached 21 000 heads in the car load section. Choice and prime steers top at 23.00 or 23.50, with cattle trading uneven and vealers at 17.00 to 21.00. Lambs and yearlings sold steady to 30 cents higher with prime lambs 18.50 to 21.50, total receipts about 2 000.
Hogs were steady with several price lines listed from 18.10 to 20.60 for various classes and weights. Cattle and calves show mixed ranges from good to utility quality, with cows mostly 9.50 to 10.00 and bulls around 11.00. Lambs and yearlings noted as steady, while a stray warning about ships sunk by charging whales appears in the bottom of the page.
A detailed tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in northern Bavaria highlights its preserved medieval charm. Citizens and visitors enjoy daily life from ancient plays to annual wine rites, while American dignitaries witness traditional dances and ceremonial drinking in the market square.
Mrs Cooper hosted the WCTU gathering at her home on Wednesday afternoon with a devotional led by Mrs Allen Davis. Directors Justin and Elliott read and reviewed books, and Mrs Lena Louis, a charter member, was recognized for long service as president. September plans were announced, refreshments served to members, and visiting friends from Indianapolis and Lexington joined the event.
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