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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1936
Page
9
Chicago and Baltimore markets show uneven cattle and hog pricing with gains on some classes. Cattle and veal values weaken or hold, while sheep and hogs see mixed shifts as receipts and regional demand influence week end levels.
Chicago markets firm on colder forecast and crop damage reports from Kansas and Oklahoma. May wheat around 98 1 2, corn up to 60 1 2, oats modest. Cash grain prices show No 1 hard wheat at 1.14, corn 57 1 2 to 59 1 2, rye and barley also quoted. Baltimore and Winchester markets list spot wheat near 99 1 2 and corn around 60. All quotations reflect mill deliveries.
Mrs. Lucile Quesenberry, 80, was severely burned when her clothing caught fire from a grate at her Max Creek home in Pulaski. She fell while attempting to smother the flames and injured her hip. Her daughter Mrs. Delia Smith extinguished the blaze and got medical help.
New York stocks edged higher in a brief session with gains in miners oils and specialties. Cotton and bonds showed small moves while foreign exchange was quiet. Notable quotes include Am. Can 125% Am. Radiator 23% Am. Smelting 6242. Chrysler 95% Gen. Motors 57% U S Steel 51%.
Local markets list wholesale flour and feed prices with Magnolia and Crystal brands, including 98, 48, 24 and 12 pound bag rates per barrel. Also shown are cracked corn, shelled corn, various feeds, butter types, live stock values, and rough price ranges for middlings and mixed feed.
Steam the greens until tender then finish with butter or vegetable fat for savory depth. Start with the greens, then add a couple of tablespoons of fat halfway through cooking to enhance taste.
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Ethiopian southern forces reportedly rebelled against Ras Desta Demtu during the Italian offensive. Dedjazmatch Baltcha was restored to command Sidamo troops, while Wehib Pasha arrived from Harar to shore up defenses as Italians pushed 300 miles into southwestern Ethiopia.
A Turkish strategist joined Ethiopian commanders in the southwest as an emergency adviser. The move signals external support amid ongoing clashes and front-line pressure in the region.
At the Palace today and through midweek previews feature Johnny Mack Brown in Brand on a Coward and Buck Jones in The Roaring West. Also showing Margaret Sullivan and James Stewart in Universal's Next We Love with supporting vaudeville acts and a Fox News reel.
A battery of American radio reporters will sail on the Queen Mary for its maiden voyage to New York on May 27. The crew will repeat the ship to shore broadcasts first tested on the Normandie last summer.
The funeral of William E. Harloe Jr. was held at his brother and sister in law's home on Jefferson Street conducted by Rev. Dr L A Thomas of Grace Lutheran Church. Memorial rites for Winchester Lodge No 867 Elks were observed at Mount Hebron Cemetery, with Harold C Sheetz Jr directing. Pallbearers included Hunter Gaunt Ansel Solenberger James R DuShane Lawrence C Hollis Dr Hugh Clark and Ralph Pifer.
The first annual test by Dr Arthur McNalty shows suburban boys average 2 percent taller and five inches heavier than peers in congested areas. The report highlights differences in growth between suburban and congested city environments.
Dr Logan Clendening summarizes four proven preventatives for the common cold: contact avoidance, age related susceptibility, weather and ventilation, and a susceptible group around 2.5 percent. He notes fruit intake, especially grapefruit juice with soda, and outlines Mackenzie’s method for treatment during colds and influenza.
The Barbara Bell Pattern Book featuring Winter Designs is ready. Send fifteen cents for your copy, Pattern No. 181.
Saturday fashion notice promotes Barbara Bell pattern 1819 B for sizes 12 through 44 with wide lapels inner collar and pleated skirt panel. It touts year round wear and a self fabric belt with buckle and novelty buttons. Order the Barbara Bell pattern book by mail for 185 cents.
Central Press writer presents a double dummy analysis of a contest hand. South can force a grand slam with precise leads and defensive misdirection if East holds five missing trumps, with the bidding sequence hinting at spade distribution and careful diamond play restoring control.
Learn easy cutwork embroidery with buttonhole stitch to decorate sheets pillowcases and towels. Pattern 5521 includes transfer motifs sizes 6x30 inches 5x18 inches and 2 corners 2x4 inches plus material needs stitch illustrations and color ideas. Send 15 cents to Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept. 259 W 14th St New York NY.
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