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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1957
Page
10
A new color film from the U S Department of Agriculture explains United States standards for poultry quality. The 53 frames show grades for stewing chickens fryer roaster turkeys and young hens and toms. A set of 2x2 slides and explanatory script accompany the film.
Processed poultry ready to cook icepacked Young chickens in fair demand with ample supplies. Prices delivered to warehouse in Philadelphia in cents per pound range 28 to 31 for Grade A and US Grade A 2-3 pounds mostly 28.5 to 29.5. Hens ready to cook icepacked steady with fair demand and ample supplies 31 to 32 cents per pound for Grade A and US Grade A 4.5 pounds.
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 Demand for fresh shell eggs gained after the holiday with buying from large and small local users and increased calls from out of town dealers. Market advanced from one half to one cent up to 1% to 2 cents with major rise on top large white and browns. Closing position appeared decidedly firm.
PHILADELPHIA IGGS NOV. 6 Steadier Prices moved higher on top quality large and mediums Demand improved and supplies were no more than adequate Prices to retailers in cartons cents per dot Grade A US grade A large whites 6467 mostly 65-66 browns 64-67 mostly 66-66 Grade A US grade medium whites 51-55 mostly 52-53 browns 51-55 mostly 52-53 Grade A US grade A small whites 4112-47 mostly 43-44 browns 4142-47 mostly 43-44 Grade B US grade B large whites 51-59 mostly 55-57 browns 51-59 mostly 57-5714 Receipts Nov 5 2,600 cases by truck
A fragmented Lancaster Farming clipping from Friday November 8 1957 reports a local agricultural notice. Readable lines reference a farm event or sale and community notices with names and places not fully legible.
Delaware and Eastern Shore markets show light trading and undetermined prices. North Georgia reports slightly short offerings with most bids at 16 cents. Shenandoah Valley sees ample broiler supply with varied prices and strong turkey demand ahead of Thanksgiving.
Turkey market notes from Philadelphia on Nov 6 show ready to cook items steadier with fryer roasters up 1 cent and hens and toms 1 cent higher. Demand improves for lighter hens and toms under 20 lb as arrivals rise and bulk moves to temporary storage. Inquiry remains active for future deliveries while sellers hold firm.
It boasts first rate service and invites customers to visit. A special truckload sale offers 15 cu ft Westinghouse freezers at reduced prices to attract buyers.
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