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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1940
Page
8
In Columbia South Carolina on trial for the slaying of the woman who supplanted her as the wife of Col Richard C Burleson of the U S Army Mrs Mary Walker Burleson leaves county jail for court. The second Mrs Burleson was shot to death as she dined in a Columbia restaurant.
Wheat eased to near 81¾ cents with July off 0.75 to 81¾ cents while corn oats and soybeans held in narrow ranges. Deferred wheat deliveries dipped to minimum levels as Kansas City and Winnipeg stayed above limits and Minneapolis eased. Cash grain showed mixed yellow corn grades and soybeans trading around 83 cents and 81 cents respectively.
A list of answers to tem test questions includes IL 2 No Lens 3 English en vel op long o and open French en vel op 4 Monoplane 5 Cinema Gallup Poll q Ann Morrow Lindbergh 8 Battle of Jutland 9 No 10 Iran.
DeRoo Weber notes contract closure for sale of the Atlantic Southern track as junk. Rails and equipment are expected to yield about $100,000 while $60,000 may be realized from right of way. The line’s south end originally cost over $750,000.
Thimbles were reportedly found at Herculaneum and used by the Chinese in ancient times. Europe credits their modern origin to Nicholas van Benschoten of Amsterdam in the 17th century. Dr J S Turner of Melbourne claims a method to can flowers. A loom python record notes lengths up to 80 feet.
George Shaffer and his daughter Isa bel Shaffer left for Denver in a new coupe lent by Christina Hollen. Bobby Bailey returns to Omaha after weeks with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jess Deeming. Alpha Nelson returns from Iowa City visit with son James Nelson. Donald McIntyre visits from University of Iowa. H L Bell travels to Arnolds Park for a cabin stay. Harry Andersen and Clarence Spry visit from Macedonia. Andersen served in the sixty third coast artillery in World War I. Otellia Petersen and Jerry Ship ton complete visits with Petersen family.
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company emerged as the main purchaser of U S poultry last year. It bought about 40 million pounds of chicken and 90 million dozen eggs, supplying two thirds of a dozen per person nationwide, earning the nickname lucky for the moment.
Closing stock results show mixed gains and declines across industries with notable moves in steel, oil, and electricals. General Electric and International Harvester among leaders, while Standard Oil NJ and Nat Oil products post varied results.
Combined hog receipts at 16 concentration yards and 10 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ending 8:00 am totaled 18,700, down from 41,700 last week and 19,400 a year ago. Prices for barrows and gilts 160 to 360 pounds ranged from 4.40 to 5.25 per cwt with modest steady to 10 cent gains and light spot upturns.
Chicago June 4 reports show hogs largely steady to firm with most weights and classes moving with limited change. Directs and 250 Ibs plus bulls scored higher, top at 5.50 while lighter 180-270 Ib range hovered around 5.25 to 5.45. cattle and sheep mixed with steady to softer bids across markets including South Omaha and St. Louis regions.
Prices listed for cream No. 1 at 25 cents per unit No. 2 at 23 cents, sweet cream 27 cents, eggs 12 1/2 percent?, medium 10 1/2 percent?. heavy hens over 5 pounds 12 cents. 4 to 5 pounds 11 cents. light and Leghorn hens 9 cents. cocks over 5 pounds 7 cents. undersized pounds 6 cents.
Message urges drivers to reduce speed and stay vigilant when children may be nearby. Emphasizes the need to brake instantly and avoid distractions to prevent life threatening accidents on highway and local streets.
Market notes list sow prices by weight class with bids ranging from 270 to 500 pounds. Prices show per hundredweight quotes from 3.60 to 4.40, with several ranges cited for different weight bands and quality.
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