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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1961
Page
9
In Chicago the hog market showed little change despite an active trade and the biggest Friday supply in six months. Prices for 230 lb plus hogs near 18 dollars top, most 190-220 lb at 17.50 to 17.85, with weekly offerings reaching 41 000 head. Lambs sold quietly with few prime grades at 19 to 20 dollars.
Sacramento California ranks as the third largest state by area, being 127 times larger in total area than Rhode Island.
The first American Stud Book appeared in 1873, issued by Sanders D. Bruce, editor of Turf, Field and Farm. The Jockey Club assumed publication in 1894, continuing the record of thoroughbred registration.
The item notes that Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address in two minutes and 15 seconds, highlighting the concise speech duration as a historic moment.
Wall Street ended the week with a broad rally ahead of a four day holiday. Du Pont General Motors and AT&T rebounded while Texaco jumped on word of a potential stock split, lifting indices and boosting overall market sentiment.
Fragmentary OCR shows prices for corn shelled and corn not specified with amounts around 1.02 to 2.81. Only scattered numbers and units are readable, no clear event or full items.
The Crusaders local radio and recording artists host a gospel sing at Anderson High School Auditorium at 8 p m with The Glad Tidings Quartet from Indianapolis and The Cody Parrs from Frankfort. The Crusaders return from Detroit where they attended the Northern States Quartet Convention and will report on it. All groups perform a full evening of gospel songs and spirituals with no admission charge and public attendance urged.
Hog prices were steady across weight classes with 190 to 240 pounds at 16.65 to 17.15 and 240 to 300 pounds at 15.90 to 16.40. Sows bring 14.75, good steers and heifers 21.50 to 23.50, choice steers and heifers 23.50 to 26.00. Calves and cows are listed as down or scans, bulls at 19.00 and lower.
Market ends at 2, late arrivals carried over to next day. Hog prices mostly steady to 35 cents lower with weights 200 to 220 pounds at 17.25 to 17.50, 220 to 240 pounds 16.75 to 17.00, 240 to 280 pounds 15.75 to 16.25, 280 to 330 pounds 14.75 to 15.25. Cattle and calves show varied bids with steers 21.00 to 23.50, good and choice steers 19.00 to 21.00, heifers 20.00 to 22.00, cows 12.00 to 16.50, calves 23.00 to 23.00, lambs 17.50 and down, yearlings 8.00 to 11.00, slaughter sheep 3.00 to 6.50.
Prices for butcher hogs were steady to lower with sows down up to 25 cents. Heavy hogs 190 to 225 pounds sold 17.50 to 18 dollars. 199 to 240 pounds 16.25 to 17.50. 240 to 270 pounds 15.75 to 16.50. 270 to 330 pounds 15.25 to 15.85. Cattle mostly steers, loads 900 to 1,285 pounds 20.50 to 23. heifers 21 to 21.50. cows 14 to 17. Lambs 77 to 104 pounds at 19. Cabbage producers note Texas and Florida supply fresh market cabbage.
Santiago Chile reports education receives 1 percent of national budget while Panama allocates 21 percent and the Philippines 23 percent highlighting regional disparities in school funding.
Lagos Nigeria notes that though Nigeria covers less than a thirty of Africa it houses about a seventh of the continent's people. The observation underscores Nigeria's vast population share within Africa.
Republic Corp announced it has a permit to issue 449,233 shares of common stock as part of a planned purchase of Utility Appliance Corp. Republic will tender one share for 1.45 Utility shares to Utility shareholders.
Legal notices publish divorce summons bids for school asphalt work repossessed property auction and administrator sale of estate items in Anderson Indiana. Notices include divorce complaint deadlines June auctions for cars and property and a June 16 sale of Zona Bell Stinson estate personal property with cash terms.
Public classified listing offering autos for sale, trucks, auto service, tires, and related automotive advertisements. Features category labels and general ad placements for PA listings.
The People s Marketplace lists minimum and multi day ad rates with line counts. Rates apply to The Herald and The Bulletin, with discounts for cash and prompt payment. ads are set in 6 point type and white space may be used.
The Stanley Family thanks relatives friends and neighbors for their sympathy after the loss of Charles Staniey We extend appreciation to Rev Levi Sutton Baker Bros Funeral Home and all who sent floral tributes
Real estate school offers June start classes on Monday nights from 6 00 to 9 00 pm. Registration fee 15 60 balance 1906 per week. Phone 43 8559 for details. Also listed are beauty barbershop services with various prices and locations and a general mower service ad at 1408 West 6th with contact PPOHL’s.
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