Answers and Facts From a 20th Century Q and A Column
A compiled set of reader questions with brief expert replies on cultured pearls versus natural pearls lunar geography and light, U S political history with Senator Margaret Chase Smith serving four House terms, origin of the term ham for amateur radio operators, moon mountain heights, the arrival of Gypsies to America with origins, and fish predation on waterfowl.
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Margaret Chase Smith
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Congress
Eric Partridge
England
Ham
Earth
Leignitz
America
India
Droodles Breakfast Wife Insight Cartoon
A lighthearted Droodle item notes wives at breakfast and newspapers as a daily spark. It humorously argues newspapers keep husbands informed about world events and even tie into the aspirin industry by extension. An Inspirational Thought and playful wordplay conclude the snippet with a joking misprint.
Livestock prices across Chicago and Pittsburgh markets
AP dispatch reports cattle hogs and sheep trading in Chicago and Pittsburgh. Hogs range 160 to 350 pounds with prices from 20.50 to 25.50 per hundredweight, while salable cattle show steers and yearlings from 12.50 to 23.06 and cows 9.50 to 21.50. Sheep and lambs secure 15.00 to 24.25, with notable prime and good lots.
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Chicago
USDA
Choice
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Pittsburgh
Treasury report shows U.S. cash and debt totals
Treasury data as of June 22 lists cash balance 6.190 trillion, deposits for fiscal year 68.767 billion, withdrawals 70.001 billion, total debt 271.043 billion, and gold assets 21.926 billion. Note includes 550.788 million debt not subject to statutory limit.
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Treasury
Washington
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Irregular Stocks Edge Higher As Market Hits New Peak
New York June 25 The stock market saw moderate profit taking that trimmed an early rally and left prices volatile. The Associated Press average rose to a new yearly high for the 60 issues, with Allied Chemical DuPont and U S Gypsum among top gainers while Continental Oil and American Tobacco lagged. Volume reached 2,060,000 shares as GE led activity.
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New York
Allied Chemical
DuPont
U.S. Gypsum
Continental Oil
Proctor & Gamble
Associated Press
General Electric
American Airlines
Radio Corp
Pan- American World Airways
Consolidated Copper Mines
American Tobacco
Goodsyear
Douglas Aircraft
American Telephone
Westinghouse Electric
Southern Railway
United Air Lines
Johns-Man
Agricultural Market Roundup From Baltimore to New York
Butter and eggs quotes and potato prices across Baltimore New Jersey Virginia and North Carolina with mentions of yellow transparent apples and cobbler potatoes. Poultry demand steady with heavy hens ample supply and few sales. New York USDA market notes show unsettled nearby medium whites and smalls with butter receipts at 470 733 and prices unchanged.
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Usis N. J
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N.C. Ubis
New York
USDA
Market Summary From Yesterday's Trading Session
Yesterday's transactions show total sales of 2,061,008 for stocks and 3,030,006 for bonds. American stocks contributed 516,000 in activity, with overall market movements reflecting typical midday volatility and modest gains across major indices.
Irregular closing prices on Board of Trade grains and soybeans
Grain and provisions trade in Chicago on June 24 shows highly irregular price movements and active dealings. Closing figures include Wheat futures with varied July to March contracts, Corn and Soybeans with July September and January maturities, and cash wheat and corn grades listed.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Crossword Puzzle Across i Compace 6 Waste Silk Fibers
Puzzle clues mix across and down with misspellings and garbled words. Names of items like turkey and fabric types appear, but many entries are unreadable or corrupted in this OCR snap.
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Euderer
Turkey
Qinity
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