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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1939
Page
4
Market notes from Philadelphia Chicago and regional centers show mixed prices for poultry eggs butter and meats. Livestock mostly steady with hogs down slightly and cattle lambs holding near last quotes as buyers respond to supply levels.
Fat lamb prices held steady with strong support for top lots. Best woolskins quoted around 10.50 to 10.60 per unit, indicating firm demand and limited price relief for inferior grades.
New York April 20.4 Stocks edged higher with fractional gains as European tensions ease slightly and domestic signals show modest activity. Trading slowed from Wednesday but transfers reached about 700 000 shares while gains tempered by profit taking late in the session.
The Star notes daily market listings may contain typographical errors and disclaims responsibility for such inaccuracies.
Local wholesale market lists various Flour Patent Brand bags priced per bag per barrel. Includes 12 lb 4.90 48 lb 4.80 98 lb 4.40 24 lb 4.30 and 125 lb bag rates. Also notes Corn Meal 5 lb sacks 1.55 and 10 lb sacks 1.45 with dairy feed and horse feed price ranges.
Chicago April 20 Wheat prices fluctuated narrowly with slight gains as European importers led by Britain buy wheat. Cash grain shows No. 4 hard wheat at 70 to 71, corn around 51 to 57, oats 32 to 35, rayon and seed prices listed. Baltimore reports No. 2 red winter wheat at 813-4. Winchester markets note wheat 76c per bushel and corn 55c per bushel.
Dear Miss Chatfield asks if two people should pursue happiness with a failing marriage. The reply blames the wife for rationalizing misery, warns against desertion, and argues love and loyalty cannot be replaced by new partners or luxuries. Caroline Chatfield critiques the letters and offers blunt guidance.
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