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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1956
Page
6
Philadelphia market report on December 26 shows processed poultry and ready to cook chickens mostly steady with strong demand for large heavy hens. Prices for Grade A US products ranged 27 to 29 cents per pound for 2-3 lb birds while 4.5 lb hens brought 31 to 32 cents per pound. Receipts December 21 and 22 included Maryland and Delaware totals.
A classified poultry notice promotes the Goldfus strain cross Leghorns as an economy bird option. It emphasizes low chick cost paired with high performance for buyers seeking affordable layers.
A weather chart from Friday December 28, 1956 outlines total precipitation over the preceding 31 days. The chart categorizes rainfall into three classes with descriptions of light moderate and heavy amounts.
Walter W Williams of Franklin Texas aged 114 is cited as the oldest living former soldier in the nation and one of three surviving Confederates. He served as forage master in Hood's Texas Brigade during the Civil War and now lives confined to a wheelchair, blind and hard of hearing.
The 411th Pennsylvania Farm Show opens January 14 with Governor Leader dedicating the event and a police horsemanship demonstration. Organizers promise record premiums of 58556, new exhibits in Christmas trees hay and poultry, expanded youth programs, upgraded food facilities, and a lobby display by the poultry industry as agriculture is showcased in a mechanized era. Secretary Henning calls it a guide to future rural progress.
A National Education Association survey finds state university football coaches have a medium pay of 11 005 dollars, higher than many college presidents. top salaries range from 17 000 to 17 500 dollars. Land grant colleges follow with a 10 500 dollar median for coaches.
USDA reports unsettled egg market with price declines of 1 1/2 to 1 cent for large whites and large mixed colors. Demand light, in-storage movement moderate, receipts on Dec 21 and 22 totaling 8 300 cases by truck. Wholesale prices listed for AA quality large and extras sizes, with color options and quality grades.
Turkeys unsettled with light trading and ample supply in Philadelphia markets on December 26. Wholesale prices for Fryer Roasters 8 1 2-18 lb range 45 46 cents, young hens 8-10 lb 44 33 cents, 10-14 lb 42 43 cents, 14-16 lb 43 44 cents, young toms 16-20 lb 42 43 cents, 20-22 lb 42 14 cents, 22-26 lb 42 45-2 cents, 26-28 lb 46 47 cents, 28 lb up 48-49 cents.
Labor Department data show factory production workers earned an average of $82.01 in October, up from September’s $82.00. Hourly pay averaged about $2.02 in October, reflecting a small rise from September.
A concise note highlights Lancaster Farming as an affordable and simple option for placing classified advertisements. It emphasizes cost efficiency and ease of use for readers seeking quick local notices.
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