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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1940

Page

9

Stock Market Report Opens With Mixed Gains

New York April 8 stocks moved into modest gains at times with new yearly tops but by the fourth hour profits were tempered. Optimism remained the main influence as deal activity slowed and traders awaited tomorrow's Illinois and Nebraska primary results for clues to political factors impacting markets. Key quotes include Republic Steel 23, Penn. R. R. 23, U. S. Steel and Westinghouse tied to industrial names Woolworth 413.

New York Illinois Nebraska Cnet

Tribute Paid To Wm. Faversham

New York pays final tribute to William Faversham, 72, matinee idol and leading man to Maude Adams. Died in a Long Island rooming house from coronary embolism. Born in London in 1868, he began in vaudeville and first appeared in New York in Pen And Ink after serving briefly in the Yeomanry Cavalry.

New York Eeewer William Faversham Maude Adams Long Island Faversham London Yeomanry Cavary Regiment Warwickshire

Tentative Budget Sets Same Levies in Frederick County

The tentative county budget outlines public welfare at 5099 with city shares. old age pensions 2688.75, aid to the blind 83.70, dependents 990. Agriculture extension gets 1505, farm agent 72, home agent 735. Elections cost cut from 1400 to 800. Public buildings maintained at 2690. misc operations 1660, including 1500 for Jap beetle work and 1250 for livestock and 250 for fowl losses. Rosenberger says efforts minimize tax rate. full analysis to follow.

Frederick

Vacuum-Packed Sealed Beam Lights Cut Lamp Deterioration

General Electric engineers developed all glass Sealed Beam headlamps for 1940 cars by hermetically sealing the lens to the reflector with inert gas to prevent air and moisture from aging the reflector. The vacuum-packed unit eliminates breathing, maintaining light output and efficiency over time.

General Electric Lighting General Electric

Farm Market Quotations From Baltimore Chicago Philadelphia

Market quotations show apple and potato prices across states with Stayman and Delicious varieties and assorted crates. Cattle hogs calves and sheep prices move mixed as traders note steady to strong demand and open market receipts in Baltimore Chicago and Philadelphia.

Baltimore Livestock Baltimore Chicago Ephia Philadelphia Plymouth Rocks U. S

Local Markets Update From The Star

The Star notes daily market listings may contain typographical errors and disclaims responsibility for any mistakes. Readers are advised to verify figures before trading.

The Star

Local Wholesale Market Flour Prices and Pack Sizes

Listing shows patent brand flour sold by the bag and barrel with weights of 12 and 24 pounds and per barrel pricing. Mixed feed prices range from 5.30 to 5.80 per unit.

Aenee

Scotch Roll Tea Recipe From Lipton Heirloom Oven Dish

Step by step instructions for a Scotch Roll dessert inspired by Sir Thomas Lipton. Includes ingredients such as flour sugar jelly and vanilla and methods from whisking eggs to rolling the cooled cake in a sugared cloth. Also notes tea serving with hot tea and proper teapot prep.

Scotland Sir Thomas Lipton Edinburgh Thomas

Market prices for livestock and dairy products listing varied goods

A dated price table lists corn meal oats dairy feed and chicken and fowl costs. It includes prices for roosters young guineas young rocks and young reds, plus cows calves spring lambs butter fat and related animal products with wide per unit ranges.

Prraatne Rita Ids Ebalis Ees Wesc Cess Oi Roosters Esveves

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stock Market Report Kar Penn. R. R Republic Steel Ion Pac U. 8. Steel iVa- Car Chem Va-Car Pfd Western Union Woolworth Wm. Faversham Chatman O. Rosenberger Time Toy Winchester — Front Royal Albert Court Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus Court Indo Winchester the Gas CO Nsylvania Virginia Maryland Pennsy West Virginia Bob Swanson Pacific Coast Bob Superhson Box Rey Goodrich Silvertown Stores Cor Braddock & Boscawen Sts Metropolitan C. N. Klank R. J. Laign J. J. Zeigler S. W. Dick J. E. Kercheval G. W. Shackleford F. R. Gorham Office Shenandoah Valley National Bank
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