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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
8
Classified notices warn readers to drive carefully and heed safety tips. Ads highlight life, health and local services while urging prudent behavior and responsible choices amid everyday city activity.
Massena July 16 Mrs Adelia Sullivan remains about the same with daughter Mrs Roy Robinson of Lincoln Neb aiding in care. W W C McCurdy shows improvement after two weeks illness. Bert Perrin is treated at Des Moines Veterans Hospital for a stomach disorder.
Atlantic Markets lists cream prices for No. 1 at 22c No. 2 at 20c sweet cream 24c eggs and specials 15c No. 1 12c No. 2 9c heavy hens over 5 pounds 1c 4 to 5 pounds 0c light and Leghorn hens 8c old cocks over 5 pounds 7c under 5 pounds 8c Grain prices include corn No. 2 yellow 42c wheat 66c rye 30c barley 30c oats No. 2 or better 25c Livestock prices show hogs 4 6.90 cattle 5 13.
Mr and Mrs Russell Croxell welcomed a nine pound son born at their Griswold home on Tuesday. The baby is named Ronald James, and the couple has another child, Dickey, three years old.
Chicago reports Wheat futures eased late trading down to 72c for July, lowest in over a month, before a partial recovery. Prices ended lower by fractions to fractions of a cent, while corn rose by fractions of a cent and oats, rye, and soybeans posted small gains. Cash grain quotes show firm ranges across wheat, corn, and oats with various grades.
The New York stock market firmed after four days of decline with gains broad but uneven. Turnover exceeded 400000 shares as leaders fluctuated. Notable moves included Chrysler up a point and General Motors higher while J I C Case fell sharply. Companies like Union Carbide Sears Roebuck Westinghouse and Philip Morris rose, with some large lowers including Union Pacific and Eastman Kodak.
Chicago livestock prices show hogs mixed to steady with top around 6.78 to 6.85 for various weights, cattle and calves largely steady, sheep strengthened with lambs and ewes quoted higher. Illinois and nearby markets report activity including direct moves and variable demand across hogs cattle and sheep.
Meat market data show receipts of 26 yards and 10 packing in interior yards and a era Minnesota for the week ending 8:00 a.m. Prices range with barrows and gilts at 140 to 160 lbs up to 160-180 and 200-220 lbs around 6.50. Packing sows 360-425 lbs about 5.18 to 5.45, 425-550 lbs near 4.reves.
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