Pennsy Sees Bleak Future for 1949 Revenues Rise
The Pennsylvania Railroad reports its 1948 peacetime operating revenue reached a high but profits lagged costs. President Martin W. Clement warns further rate increases are necessary as material costs rise 105 percent since 1939 and investment returns lag. Net income 1948 was 34.4 million vs 1947 at 7.3 million.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Martin W. Clement
Clement
Pennsy
Zippers Repaired and Replaced In Jackets Purses
Repair shop reports a surge in zipper work across jackets purses and luggage. Technicians note broken or stuck zippers, offering replacement components and cleaning tips to extend life. Customers advised to inspect sliders teeth and alignment for smooth operation.
Market Recap Quiet Session With Oil Stocks Leading Gains
New York trading today showed a narrow price range with oils posting fractional to over two point gains. Industrials were mostly flat with General Motors showing highs after an annual report. rail stocks and several majors declined. Downtick in the industrial average and rail losses close the session, with Merrill Lynch quotes.
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New York
General Motors
New
Grain Quotations Fall at Chicago Open
Grain prices dropped at the Board of Trade with weaker cash receipts. Wheat led losses around May at 2.13 to 2.14 per bushel, corn May near 1.284 and oats mixed, soybeans down about 42 cents, March at 2.28.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Kansas City
Livestock Prices in Cleveland Market Report
Cattle 750 head steady with good to choice $24-27, heifers $22-24, cows $17-18, bulls $19-22, calves 400 head steady $28-32, sheep and lambs 500 head strong with lambs $25-27, wethers $9-10, ewes $7-9. Hogs mixed 14.00 with various weight brackets from $15.50 to $21.75 and lower for light loads.
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Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Chicago Livestock Prices Steady Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Chicago markets report steady prices for hogs 9 000 head with top 21.75 and bulk 18.50 to 21.50. Cattle 13 000 and calves 500 steady. steers 23 to 29, yearlings 18 to 29, cows 14 to 19, bulls 16 to 23. Sheep 3 000 steady. lambs 27.50 to 28.50, ewes 9 to 14, feeder lambs 18 to 24.
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Chicago
Live stock market report from Pittsburgh listing prices
Cattle 400 head, market steady with steers up to 26 and cows down to 16. Cattle prices cover good to common ranges. Hogs 500 head, varied by weight from 160 to 350 pounds with steady market. Sheep 250 head, lambs 28 to 29, other categories steady. Calves 150 head, good to medium 29 to 23.
Snow Mist Ranks Second in Cleveland Collie Club Futurity
Snow Mist owned by Robert W. Peterson placed second in the white open class for rough collie bitches at the sixth annual Cleveland Collie Club specialty show held Saturday at the Cleveland Masonic Temple. Harline's Kittie, bred and owned by Mr and Mrs Har old A Warner of Parma, won best in show.
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Bartmore
Snow Mist
Robert W. Peterson
Tuscarawas
Steel Resists Price Cutting Amid Consumer Pressure
Steel magazine reports consumer demand for downward steel price adjustments is growing as demand shrinks. It notes no widespread industry price retreat yet, with some sellers considering higher production costs and lingering unease if business fails to rebound.
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Cleveland
Steel
Trade Journal
the Magazine
Produce Prices in Cleveland Area Eggs and Poultry
Department of agriculture composite market reports show U S consumer grade eggs by size and color with large AA white 59, brown 53. large A white 52-53, brown 50-51. medium A white 48, brown 46-47. Wholesale prices F O B Cleveland list Extra 1 and 2 large white 43-45, brown 42-44. medium white 40-42, brown 39-41. Live poultry F O B Cleveland quotes fowl colored heavy 43-45. fowl leg horn light 35-36. heavy fryers and broilers 35-37. stags old roosters 22-27.
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Cleveland
Department of Agriculture
Cleveland Area
U. S
F.O.B
Pittsburgh
Egg prices and Belgium origins noted in Pittsburgh
Prices for graded eggs range from 41 to 59 cents per dozen for various grades and sizes with Government graded cartons at 52 to 59 cents. The note also mentions Belgium deriving its name from the Belgae, an ancient Celtic group in Gaul.
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Belgium
Gaul
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