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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1959
Page
10
A long list of consignors at the Lancaster poultry exchange posted bids across multiple lots with many entries marked NO SALE or no late bids. Prices ranged from about 9 to 19.3 with weeks old birds and different brands cited. The top third of sellers included names such as Newton Clark and Marvin Sweigart, with several cap and pullet lot descriptions.
Delmarva opened weak with prices mostly 17 to 18 cents and stayed unsettled, closing around 16 to 17.10 after a volatile week. Delmarva weekly volume near 2,833,300 head and broiler feed ratio steady at 37. Georgia market opened around 16 cents, slipped to 15 on Friday, with weekly volume Farm at 3,401,300 and FOB plant at 2,282,7. Virginia week ending March 23 volume 1,062,300 with 17.44 weighted average.
The record lists withdrawn entries and bidding outcomes for multiple lots in West Virginia. Names include Kenneth M Funk Raymond M Zimmerman James High Reten Grain Co and C Richard tor J Koser with properties ranging around 1000 to 16000 WV and bids from 8 to 17 entries. some items show NO SALE or SALE with bid counts.
Unsettled market in New York egg trading with light receipts and curtailed activity due to Good Friday. Midwestern buyers including Browns and Fey reported diminished volumes as holiday observes affect movements.
Local auctioneers urge advertisers to choose their services for increased exposure and stronger sale results. The message highlights that effective promotion boosts turnout and bidding momentum at auctions.
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