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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1947

Page

9

Market Quotations Highlight Mixed New York Trading

Market quotes show a cautious session with some stocks advancing while others trimmed gains amid skepticism on international affairs and the domestic economy. Major movers included Eastman Kodak Boeing Sperry American Tobacco North American General Electric and U S Steel among others.

Eastman Kodak Pingstown Sheet Montgomery Boeing Sperry American Niiting North American Gen Electric Northern Pacific American Water Works U. 8. Steel Pub Steel General Motors Baltimore and Hio Standard Oil Intentional Harvester Air Re

Chicago Grain AGO Opens Firm on Board Trade

The market showed buying interest in corn and other grains with values around May and Sep contracts. Prices listed include May at 2.35 1-2 to 2.40 1-2, Sep near 2.38 1-2, and Dec around 2.18 to 2.19, reflecting firm activity in today’s session.

Baltimore Livestock and Produce Markets Report

Baltimore market update shows apples prices easing with demand slow and some carryover. Poultry and eggs steady, wholesale prices for butter and eggs listed. cattle, calves, hogs and sheep报价呈现不同档位,牛市稳中有变,生猪各重量段定价分布显现。

Power to light a bulb for an hour equals a small watch’s run

A historic note states that the energy required to illuminate an electric bulb for one hour equates to the power draw of a small watch running for four thousand units.

Virginia Livestock Market Auction Price Report

Market quotations list fat steers to veal calves with prices by grade and weight. Fat cattle, sows, bulls, lambs, hogs, shoats, and dairy cattle show wide ranges. Also notes Britain’s 1946 motor vehicle output as US competitor with 365,282 vs 3,089,000 vehicles.

Baltimore Great Britain United States

Local Market Prices for Corn Meal in 5 and 10 lb Bags

Local markets list daily corrected prices for corn meal in yellow and white varieties. A 5 lb bag costs 1.75 dollars and a 10 lb bag 0.60 to 0.65 dollars depending on color.

The Star Cumberland Valley

Where do Ocean Minerals Come From Explained

Salt and other minerals continually wash into the sea from land and weathering. The estimated input is about three billion tons per year, sustaining the ocean’s mineral balance.

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Prices for Eggs and Poultry From U S Dept Markets Report

Agriculture Dept Markets Division lists Federal State egg prices with U S Grade A extra large at .39 and large at .39, medium .53, Grade B large .49, pullets .35, trades .39. Live poultry prices show heavy broilers 32 cents per lb, heavy breed broilers 32 to 33, leghorn broilers 26 to 27, old roosters 12 to 13 cents, turkeys young toms 22 cents per lb. Asia Minor note appears stray in text.

Chicago Winchester U. S

Child Leg Bones Found on Beach in Wisconsin

Remains of a child about eight years old were found on a Lake Michigan beach near Centerville Wisconsin. Shoes and a purse found nearby were not linked to missing Fort Atkinson girl Georgia Jean Weckler. The bones were sent to Milwaukee and then to the FBI for study. no missing child cases in Manitowoc or Sheboygan counties matched.

Centerville Wis Lake Michigan Wisconsin George Weckler Georgia Jean Fort Atkinson

Bi-State All Stars to Play Winchester Park Sunday

An all star team from Bi-State Baseball League will play Winchester Park here at 3 p m Sunday. The event features local talent and draws fans to the community field for a afternoon of baseball action.

All Stars Bi-State Baseball League Winchester Park Sun

Park Team Drill Schedule for Tomorrow and Friday

Park team members are asked to attend drills tomorrow and Friday evening in preparation for the contest. The article also notes that the world’s deserts cover approximately 5 000 000 square.

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