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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1930
Page
5
The report notes wheat closed near day’s lows, with Chicago July futures weak while Winnipeg prices held firmer. Cattle, hogs, and produce quotes in Richmond and Washington reflect steady to soft markets, with Treasury bonds and government notes cited in closing figures.
Baltimore and Lancaster receipts show hogs top near 9.50 with heavies to 9.00 and sows around 7.50 to 8.00. Chicago hogs steady with Friday highs near 8.50 and heavies down 0.10, sows softer. Cattle at Baltimore 400 head with veal steady to 11.50 top. Lancaster reports light steers to 10.00 for 1,270 pounds, veal near 12.00. Jersey City a slow light run with steers around 9.00 and veal up to 13.50. O Receipts total 3,000 cattle with steers and yearlings quotable to 14.75 and cows to 7.00.
Reporters note a potential female successor to Dr. Jarman as Superintendent of Public Instruction. Possible candidates include Miss Cornelia Adair and Dr. Meta Glass, with other names from education circles and state officials under consideration by the State Board of Education.
Fire officials urge that alarms by telephone should trigger only the needed units and not the entire force. Six Mattewan inmates escaped and headed toward New York, where their condition was not noticeable. Casual reference to Prince of Wales cigarette lighter and market notes on sheep and lamb receipts across Baltimore Jersey City and Chicago with prices and trends.
Chicago cash price report lists grain and seed values. Wheat No 1 hard 78 3 4 to 79, No 1 northern spring 78 1 4, No 1 mixed 78 1 4 3 4. Corn No 3 mixed 62 1 4, No 2 yellow 65 1 4, old No 2 yellow 67 1 2, old No 2 white 69. Oats No 1 white 32, No 2 white 32 32 1 4. Rye no sales. Barley 35 65. Timothy seed 8.75 9.00. Clover seed 15.00 22.75. Lard 0 9 62, ribs 10 87, bellies 0 87.
Baltimore wheat price report shows No 2 red winter domestic spot and December at 78 cents with garlicky domestic spot also at 78 cents, reflecting a quiet trading day on Dec 26.
Richmond cash grain report lists wheat prices for No.2 and No.3 red winter Virginia, corn prices for various Nos and colors, and oats values for several grades. Bag lots and corn on cob are included with the same regional qualifiers.
Baltimore December 26 report notes live poultry prices for chick young colored large size at 26 and 28 cents, with other articles unchanged.
Live poultry listing for Philadelphia on December 26 shows Plymouth Rock and Leghorn varieties with prices across multiple weight ranges. Butter prices range from 31 to 34 with various scores and adjustments noted.
Richmond December 26 Major A Robertson chairman of the state department of game and inland fisheries suggests quail can be made to yield cash for farmers with minimal care. He cites wealthy sportsmen paying ten cents per acre for shooting privileges on land where ten birds per hundred acres can be taken without crop damage. One dollar per hunter equals land tax in many counties. He advises three covies of ten per 100 acres and feeding birds this winter to prevent a shortage next season.
Two veteran circus men died recently. Andrew Downie McPhee known as Andrew Downie, 67, died at his Medina New York home after selling the Downie Brothers motorized circus last spring. Johnny J. Jones, veteran circus owner, died at his winter home in DeLand Florida. Jones left a large family. three sisters survive. McPhee belonged to the Masonic and Elks fraternities and the Showmen's League of America. his funeral was at St. John's Episcopal Church in Medina.
Middletown Virginia records a tide of Christmas visits with Asbury College student Doris Whitehurst from Wilmore Kentucky and Cephia Clark from North Carolina among many relatives and friends in town. Local families hosting guests include the Whites, Rhodes, Gaver, Edmonson, McInturff and Weirick households, with trips to Florida and Winchester noted.
In a limited partnership the limited partner is characterized as an investor rather than the general partner and does not participate in business management.
The Colorado River speed varies widely from about three to thirty miles per hour, changing with flood conditions and water volume.
The Andes traverse Ecuador in two parallel chains named the Eastern and Western Cordilleras. They run alongside the Pacific Ocean, forming the country’s major mountainous geography.
The late Baker N. Seabright's will admitted to probate names grandchildren and son Adam Seabright as heirs. $50 to Mount Hebron Cemetery and $100 to First Baptist Church. Residue split among grandchildren and Adam, with executors Harry Knight and James P. Reardon posting bonds of $9,000. Will dated November 20, 1928, witnessed by Irene Headley and Dorsey Kendall.
Trade in your OK stove on a Sunbeam Cabinet Heater. The Sunbeam heats five to seven rooms upstairs and down, saving fuel if you previously used two or three fires. For a short time only, a liberal allowance is offered for old stoves. Act now before the offer ends.
A hostile column attacks Americanism favoring the underdog and mocks courts that stay silent while lawyers insult witnesses. It notes regional power shifts as sheriffs change hands and liquor interests gain leverage.
The Associated Press reports Secretary Hyde asked Congress to fund the full 45 million authorized for drought relief with no food loans. Funds will cover seed, feed, fertilizer, and tractor fuel. aid will be allocated by urgency, not by state. The 6 million for forest highways and trails will also be used by need. A regional office is sought to administer the program, with existing offices in Grand Forks North Dakota and other sites under review.
Prices for Wheat and Corn corrected at the end of the previous day. Wheat listed as 18, Corn 4.40. Also noted are short- term figures for Hogs 20 and Leghorns 18 with dates.
Frank C Partridge a 69 year old Montpelier businessman and lawyer was appointed to the U S senate to fill the Maine vacancy created by the death of Frank L Greene.
Senator Norris declares he is not a candidate for president and will introduce a constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college. He argues a viable third party cannot form under current rules and criticizes two party control by special interests. He notes power interests and possible Democratic realignment in 1932.
In Salta Argentina dec 26 an earthquake hit La Poma Me den in the Andes killing at least 33 with 60 injured. Villagers search debris for bodies as fears of further landslides persist and rescue teams report walls of heavy adobe houses collapsed on residents.
The New York Clearing House announced a third rate reduction this year for member banks deposits and time deposits. Individual deposits fall from 1 1 2 to 1 percent while deposits of other banks drop from 1 1 2 to 1. Mutual bank deposits move to 1 1 2 from 2. Time deposits up to six months stay at 2 percent.
G Agabekoff former Ogpu operative testifies before House communist investigating committee that crew service forged American passports to help Third Internationale operatives travel and work abroad. He cites a special office to fabricate documents and Moscow files of English and American papers for secret police use. Fish endorses the testimony as accurate.
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