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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1949
Page
5
Railway and Air Line shares led the market with gains around two points. Overall advances were small and mostly fractional, with late-day interest in rails and air stocks and a slight uptick in trading activity. Day's turnover hovered near 700000 shares as corporate bonds moved narrowly.
Chicago June 20 USDA market report shows weak live poultry with receipts of 22 trucks. Fowl and roosters prices range 21 to 28 cents, with wholesale ducklings at 23 cents. Butter steady to firm with large daily receipts over 1.27 million pounds and varied grade prices. Eggs easy with 20,279 cases received. U S extras priced 49-52 cents per dozen for A grades and lower for other classes.
Market summary from National Stockyards in June shows hogs active with gains across weight classes led by 180 to 240 pound animals at 21.00 to 21.50, lighter weights up 25 to 50 cents and sows up about 50 cents. Cattle and calves total 4500 with gains 25 to 50 cents. good steers 23.00 to 24.50, high good heifers 26.50, bulls 19.00 to 21.00, cows 16.00 to 18.00. Sheep yarded 1500 with native spring lambs steady to 26.00. market activity varied with limited offerings.
St Louis market note lists fresh produce and live poultry offerings for buyers, with prices and vendor names to be provided in ongoing market reports.
A dense catalog of egg extra grades, butterfat values, fowl breeds, and poultry products. Includes prices for buttermilk figures, milk at country stations, and various weights and classifications for leghorns, whites, reds, and crosses, plus duck goose and turkey items.
Chicago June 20 cash wheat shows no bid. Corn prices range from No 1 yellow 1.3714-3844 to No 5 1.26 with samples at 1.21-22. Oats listed across several grades from No 1 heavy mixed 7 4 4-72 to No 2 heavy white 7 4 4 2 and sample grades 70 14 and 69 1 %.
The Justice and related families express gratitude to neighbors in Tesico and Dix, Mt. Vernon Cargo and Mt. Vernon friends for deeds after the June 6 tragedy. Thanks extend to Good Samaritan Hospital nursing staff, Rev. Ross Partndse, Rev. Maulding, Mr. Osborn and assistants for prayers. Flowers sent are deeply appreciated by the Justice and Tinsley families.
A collection of advertising notes describe several 5 to 8 room modern homes in Mt. Vernon and nearby areas. Listings feature brick fronts, built in cabinets, fireplaces, basements, screened porches, and modern heat. Prices range from about 4500 to 6850 with terms like small down payments and balance like rent. Some trades and FHA financing offered. There are also duplex and apartment opportunities with strong rental income potential.
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