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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1956
Page
12
Grain prices drifted lower across most pits on the Board of Trade with limited demand. The only notable rise came from rue as Sep contracts traded at 2194-12, Dec at 2.24au, Mar at 2.2814-28, and May at 2.16%.
Commodity quotes list futures values for corn oats rye and soybeans with Sep Dec Mar and May contracts. Prices cover corn at about 1.50 soybeans near 2.46 and oats around 0.77 with rye near 1.49 to 1.53 and lord price entries shown for seasonal notes.
Readable market notes show apple prices by size and origin with Rambos and Hale Havens names, cantaloupes from Maryland and nearby, peaches with varied sizes and origins, sweet potatoes and tomatoes price bands, and general US market levels for potatoes. Livestock rates include cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep with standard weight ranges and price bands.
The stock market opened quietly with an irregular session as gains in key issues rose about a point while losses remained in fractions. Glenn L. Martin topped the list with 7 500 shares up 3 4 at 37, following Friday activity on 32 800 shares amid talk of large intercontinental guided missile contracts. International Paper gained over a point and several others advanced or declined in fractional amounts.
The department notes steady activity for live broilers and fryers with good demand. Turkey markets remain about steady. farm prices reported at noon today. Egg markets in Winchester and Harrisonburg show Grade A and Grade B listings with varied prices across sizes.
Hogs sold in ranges from heavy butcher to light, with feeder shoots and sows listed. Veal and lamb prices shown, including prime, choice, good and utility grades. Slaughter cattle show steers and heifers priced by quality, with multiple weight classes and ranges.
Local markets listing notes daily accuracy but not responsible for typos or graphical errors. Retail feed provided with current prices and items.
The report lists cattle and stock feeder prices with ranges for various grades. Dairy cows show good values from 178 to 210, medium 125 to 160, plain and common 60 to 100. Bulls and cutter utility cattle also appear with wide spreads.
An informed source says John Hay Jock Whitney has been offered the role of American ambassador to Britain if President Eisenhower is re elected.
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