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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1936

Page

10

Stocks firm in main list as Memorial Day closes markets

New York AP reports stocks firmed fractions with some volatile issues advancing over three points while trading was dull. Gold mining and silver areas showed strength as coppers rose led by Kennecott to 38 1/2. Major market holidays and rail gains noted.

New York Kennecott Nickel Plate Great Northern Atchison, New York Central Southern Pacific Pennsylvania

New York Stocks Mixed. Rails and Oils Lead Declines

Market overview shows rails and oils advancing while industrials slip. Key players include Allied Chemical, DuPont, General Electric, Union Carbide, and Westinghouse among others with notable activity in steel and grain sectors.

An. Pade Chemi Am Am. Ag Chi Am

Livestock Receipts Pressed Higher Across Hogs Cattle Sheep

Hogs receipts 2400 head with 180 directs and holdovers none show generally 15 to 25 cents higher. Top at 10.50 for 160–200 lb hogs. others 10.35 200–225 lb. 10.20 225–250. 10.00 250–275. 9.75 275–300. 10.10–10.25 140–160. 8.75–9.75 100–140. Sows steady at 8.85. Average cost Thursday 19.02, weight 213 lb. Cattle receipts 350 head. calves 250 head with generally steady tone. heifers and yearlings around 7.50–98.35. killers plain. Fat cows 5.50–6.50. cutters 4.45–5.25. thin offerings under 4.0. Sausage bulls 6.75–9.50. Sheep receipts 1200 head. spring lambs 25c lower. better sales at 11.50–12.75 with 12.50 double deck and 12.75 single deck top. Mixed lots 11. common to medium 8–10.50.

Market Report Prices By Livestock Categories

Hog prices range from 9 to 10.50 for weights 120 to 300 pounds with top at 10.50 and 8.50 for sows. Cattle offer steady week with steers 7 to 8.60, high end up to 8.60. cows and cutters around 4.25 to 5.25. bulls near 7. Calves steady with vealers 10 to 10.50. Sheep show lambs at 10.50 down and good to choice at 12.60 to 13. ewes around 5.75. Market closed Saturday Memorial Day.

Wool Prices Reported for Midwestern Fleeces in Boston

The U S agriculture department notes several lots of spot midwestern fleeces sold in Boston. Missouri original medium wools brought 38 040 cents per pound in grease with about 42 percent shrinkage. Illinois wools sold at 34 036 cents in grease in Boston, with heavier shrinkage. Ohio and Michigan country packed wool and blood combing and clothing wools were quoted at 36 cents and over in grease delivered east, with slow demand.

Boston U. S. Agriculture Department Missouri Ilona Ohio Michigan

Cleveland Produce Butter Market Steady Eggs Unsettled

Market update shows butter steady with extras standards 31 and current receipts 18. Eggs market unsettled with listed quotes for various egg sizes and types, including live poultry prices for hens, roosters, ducks, broilers, and leghorns, across several grades and weights.

Cleveland

Egg Market Receipts Fluctuate as Grades Reported

Market notes show eggs receipts at 26 299 cases with fresh grade firsts at 20 and current receipt 18 percent. Extra firsts 18 percent and dirties 114 with checks 17 percent. Butter market steady with receipts 17 percent tubs and extra 92 score 27. Additional figures list various grade percentages and scores for firsts specials standard and centralized categories.

Egg and butter prices and poultry quotes in market report

The market lists eggs steady with firsts at 19 percent, seconds at 16 1/2 to 17. Ungraded 19. Butter packing stock No 2 at 19, butterfat No 1 at 23, No 2 at 21. Live poultry prices cover various categories from fowls colored to old roosters and broilers with multiple price points, including 24 to 27 for certain lines.

White Rock Plymouth Rocks

Government Bond Prices Reported in United States Notes

The Treasury bond listings show Treas 4s for 47-52 at 117.29, Treas 4s 44-54 at 113, Treas 3%Qs 46-56 at 111.14, and Treas 3%s 41-43 Mar at 109.2.

Treas

Red Cubs War Erupts In Chicago Brawl After Loss

A National League clash between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs sparked a midgame brawl in the third inning. Cubs shortstop Woody English and Reds rookie Lee Stine were the main combatants, with coaches Ray Johnson and George Kelly ejected after the incident following English being hit by a pitch and charging Stine at home plate.

Chicago U.R Cincinnati Reds Chicag Cubs Cubs Woody English Lee Stine Reds T Cief English Stine Ray Johnson Cats George Kelly

Roosevelt nominates postmasters in Ohio

President Roosevelt announced nominations for Ohio postmasters including Hartley D. Devore and Vinton. The appointments highlight federal staffing in Ohio communities and reflect ongoing administration staffing moves.

Washington U.P Roosevelt Ohio Vinton Hartley D. Devore

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