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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1952
Page
7
A jumble of classifieds lists for sale items like Navy hammocks and Rat Terrier pups, rental needs for a small store space near Winchester, and notices from local individuals. The legible parts show prices such as 6.95 and contact numbers, with dates and file-like codes.
The signed letter in which Napoleon III surrendered at Sedan to Wilhelm I is found in Bologna archives. The document belongs to the sons of attorney Francesco Galli, Gallo Quinto and Gallo Quarto. The report notes early automobile clubs aimed to ease tensions with livery stable operators over horseless carriages.
Prices for summer Rambos and Gravensteins show modest gains while Summer Rambos 2.00-3.00 and Pa US 1s 2 1-4 inch rise to 3.50. Hogs rise to 26 cents higher with top 24.50 for 180-230 lb barrows and gilts. Cattle and calves mostly steady to higher on lighter weights, with steers and heifers nudging up and heavy weights holding around 16-21.
New York stocks advanced with railroads leading the gains from fractions to about 2 points. A 4,000 share Chrysler block rose 3 8 to 80 as Atlantic Coast Line Sea Board and Southern Railway topped rail gains. Other advancers included Eastman Kodak General Electric Standard Oil and Douglas. Corporate bonds stayed steady.
Chicago grains opened a touch lower amid brisk Board of Trade activity. Reports of increased cash wheat offerings in the southwest and strong oat buying in Canada weighed on futures. prices shown include Wheat Sep 2.34 7-8 Dec 2.41 42 1-8 Mar 2.46 1-8 1-2. Oats Sep 84 3-4 Dec 92 5-8. Rye Sep 2.10-10 1-4 Dec 2.13-1-4. Beans Sep 3.13 3-4 Nov 3.04 03 3-4 Jan 3.07-12 Mar 3.08.
A local market lists various animal feeds including 10 lb and 25 lb corn meal options, 36 lb barley and oats, with renewals and rent notes tied to Wahl Corn feed. The ad highlights stocked feeds and pricing details for customers.
Final rites for Mrs Katie Mae Parker were conducted yesterday in Stephens City with attendance from family relatives and local residents. The service honored her long life and connections to the community.
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