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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1942

Page

12

Market Prices Rally From Four Year Lows

The market rallied from four year lows as Du Pont surged four points and Bethlehem Steel rose one. Eastman Kodak gained over two, American Telephone up more than a point, and Philip Morris up one. Some issues slipped with American Tobacco down and U S Smelting falling to a new low. Dow Chemical declined two points but trimmed losses. Allied Chemical slipped nearly as well.

International News Service New York du Pg Bethlehem Steel Egtman Kodak American Telephone Philip Morrig American Tobacco B U. S Texas Corp Dow Chemical Allied Chemical

Produce Prices Jump as Fresh Items Arrive at Markets

The issue lists new and adjusted prices across produce and grains from local markets. Asparagus reaches 40 cents a pound, celery up to 25 cents for two bunches, broccoli 18 cents per pound, and dry onions eight cents per pound. Grain and butter markets show varied quotes, with wheat at 1.21 per bushel, oats 65 cents, and butterfat around 35 to 36 cents for first or second grades. Poultry, seed, and fruit prices appear with multiple regional quotes and batch deals.

Canton Pure Milk Co Tub Creamery Paul Overholt Pure Milk Co Canton Poultry Lsc Quotea Py Dumont Seed Co Kansas Michigan Ohio Astoria Steiner-Hitz California Florida Arge Temple

New York curb service firms compete for bonds and shares

Merrill Lynch and affiliates lead a crowded field with Arian Cyanamid and other issuers. Banks and service firms pursue bond offerings and share placements, with several names including Oil of Penn and Rubber Technicolor appearing in the market chatter.

el Bond & Share G Oil Penny Road

Livestock Prices In Cleveland Market Report

Livestock receipts totaled 1,200 with market lower for many categories. Cattle receipts 300 with steady to fair action and quotes ranging from 5.50 to 14 for various steers heifers and bulls. calves 400 with steady trade and veals at 12 to 16. sheep 800 with steady market and yearlings 7 to 15.40, lambs 12 to 12.50, ewes 4 to 7.50. Meat items show light to heavy weights and mixed price ranges across categories.

International News Service Cleveland

Market Report from Pittsburgh Steers and Hogs Sell Steady

Cattle numbers at 100 headed, steers good to choice priced $13 to $14, cows $8.50 to $9.50, heifers $10.75 to $11.75, canners and cutters $5.75 to $7.25. Hogs 600 head, 10 to 15 cents lower, 160 to 350 pounds range $12 to $13.65. Sheep 150 head, lambs $12.25 to $12.75, ewes $4 to $6, wethers $5 to $7.50. Calves 125 head, good to choice $15 to $16, other calves $9 to $14.50.

Pittsburgh

Chicago hog market report shows strong prices and depth

Chicago traders saw 15 500 hogs offered and steady cattle with beef steer quotes ranging from 13 to 15 1 4 dollars. Top hogs hit 13 60 with bulk sales 13 25 to 13 55 and sow prices 12 50 to 13 25 while lighter hogs moved 13 to 13 50. Beef calves remained steady with steer values from 9 50 to 13 but incomplete data limits full pricing.

International News Service Chicago

Grain quotations show wheat and corn gains on parity talk

Chicago traders propelled by legislation to curb government wheat and corn sales lifted quotes by about a cent in early trading. Wheat May 1.29 1/2 to 1.29 1/2. corn May 88 3/4 to 89 1/4, with oats and soybeans following modestly. Toledo prices mirror current grain values with red wheat at 1.26 1/2 and soybeans at 1.87-1.88.

Associated Press Chicago House Toledo

Transue & Williams Declares 50 Cent Dividend

Alliance March 12 The board of Transue Williams Steel Forging Corp votes a 50 cent dividend payable March 28 to stockholders of record March 21. Last year the company paid 75 cents in December 45 cents in September and 30 cents in June.

Repository Bureau Alliance Transue & Williams Steel Forging Corp

Elders to Be Elected at Sunday Services

Dalton March 12 Rev R G Pinkerton of United Presbyterian announced today three elders will be elected at Sunday morning services.

Dalton R. G. Pinkerton United Presbyterian

One Act Play Contest Friday at Clark High School

Clark, Holmesville and nearby schools compete in a Friday evening one act play contest at 8 p.m. in the local high school auditorium. Local students perform the comedy Hill billy Sue.

Killbuck

Prices By The Associated Press Cleveland Produce Ledger

Market report from Cleveland on March 12 shows steady butter eggs and live poultry with varied prices. Butter extras in tubs 39c creamery 37c. eggs in 100 case lots extras 57 lb 28.5c current receipts 27.5c. U S graded eggs 29-35c. Potatoes and sweet potatoes quoted. nearby produce on terminal market with beets carrots celery cucumbers and numerous greens and root items priced per basket or per 50 lb bag.

The Associated Press Cleveland U. S Delaware

Chicago Market Summary for Butter Eggs and Poultry

Chicago March 12 Butter sales totalled 8 527 tubs with prices showing 1 4c drop. Eggs moved 19 885 cases with steady receipts and varied grades. Live poultry remained steady to firm with ranges for turkeys hens and broilers across multiple price points.

Market Report Then Poultry Butter Eggs Prices

Poultry prices steady with heavy hens 24 to 26, leghorn hens 20 to 22, roosters 14 to 15, red rock broilers 23 to 25, geese 18 to 20, turkeys 24 to 28. Butter steady with 92 score 35 3-4, 89 score 35, 88 score 33 3-4, 90 35 1-2. Eggs unsettled with nearby cur-

International News Service Pittsburgh Red Rock

Old Blast Furnaces Add Bit for Defense

Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp. announces two old, inoperable Pittsburgh district blast furnaces will be dismantled for parts to boost pig iron capacity by about 400,000 tons per year. Parts and auxiliaries such as blowers and casings will be reused in other furnaces to conserve new equipment and accelerate expansion amid war production needs.

Pittsburgh Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp United States Steel

Government ledger shows March 10 deficits and debts

Washington March 12 government expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through March 10 total expenses 17,831,054,168 with war spending 13,362,795,161 and receipts 5,951,682,172. Net deficit 11,804,828,246. Cash balance 3,136,858,140. Working balance 2,376,661,413. Public debt 62,534,588,981. Gold reserve 22,707,786,334.

Washington

Columbiana Auction Sells 142 Poultry Coops at NE Ohio Sale

Columbiana March 12 A Northeast Ohio Poultry Association auction sold 142 coops of poultry on Wednesday. Prices and buyer details not provided in the readable text.

Columbiana Northeast Ohio Poultry Association

Otis to Vote on Sale to Jones & Laughlin

Shareholders of Otis Steel Co. will meet April 24 to vote on a plan to sell and liquidate Otis assets to Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. The deal would boost Jones & Laughlin ingot capacity to 4,931,200 net tons and expand operations with Otis plants in Cleveland.

Associated Press Cleveland Otis Steel Co Otis Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp Jones & Laughlin Pittsburgh Aliquippa Steel E. J. Kulas

Wool Quotations Rise After New Government Orders

Boston wool market shows increased activity after the U S government announces new orders for wool goods. Trade sources note firmer prices and buying interest as mills respond to policy signals. Market participants monitor further details on specifications and potential supply shifts.

United Press Boston United States

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