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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1957
Page
8
Readers from Quarryville Ephrata Churchtown and other areas compliment the Lancaster Farming issue praising the women's page and general content. They express enjoyment of the paper and its appeal beyond farming communities.
Market notes show steady demand for shell eggs with clear price lines for nearby fancy, extra fancy and heavy weights. Further uptick anticipated for large white brown and medium sizes as Midwest markets hold firm.
Philadelphia prices for ready to cook ice packed chickens show Grade A and US Grade A 2-3 lb at 36-39 cents per lb, mostly 36-37, with hens at 30-32 cents per lb. Supplies barely meet demand. receipts July 15 include Maryland 118000 lbs, Delaware 99000 lbs, North Carolina 71000 lbs.
HOGS 1,482 this week up to 1,517 last week with barrows and gilts 50-75 cents higher and sows up to 50 cents. Bulk barrows 180-240 lbs US 1-3 priced 22-23 with Monday sales 22.75-23. 240-270 lb pigs 21-22 and some 160-180 lb mixed grades 20.50-22. Sows US 1-8 270-550 lbs 14-17. SHEEP 783 this week vs 540 last week. Slaughter lambs 1.00-1.50 lower. bulk good to choice spring lambs 20-23, high 24. utility to low good 15-19.
Steady prices rose for large and medium eggs as demand improved with lighter supplies. Current receipts sold in small lots at 26 27 cents per dozen for good quality, with wholesale levels for AA quality larges 45 48 cents per lb white 46 47, brown 45 46. Receipts July 16 totaled 3,400 cases by truck.
A scanned passage lists broiler auction lots with buyer and seller names, quantities of White Vantress and Indian River fowl, prices in cents or bids, and references to firms like Victor F. Weaver Inc and College Hull Poultry. Entries include lot numbers 41 through 55 with various weights and bids.
A resident at 39 EB Arch St Elizabethtown writes that his wife desires the paper for new recipes and he is interested in county happenings to stay well posted on local matters.
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