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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1948
Page
3
A guest should request the bill be sent to her room for itemized checking and payment at the desk to save time. Regarding invitations a formal invitation in the third person should be answered in the same formal manner, not informally.
An ad touts Peterson's Ointment for pimples eczema and itchy feet. It promises quick relief without scratching and offers a money back guarantee after one application. The product targets skin irritation with the claim of improved appearance and comfort at 35 cents.
New York stock prices advanced sharply as the market resumed its rally. Steel, motor and rail issues led gains with oil and copper issues adding to the advance. Superior Oil of California jumped up to 15 points after a 22 point rise, reaching a new 1948 high alongside other gainers such as Amerada Petroleum Mission Corp U S Steel and General Electric.
United Stewardship Council figures show the Methodist Church received the greatest total benevolence gifts at 43,067,078 dollars. The Nazarene Church led in gifts per capita at 75.53 dollars. The report covers only Protestant bodies.
Baltimore market report for March 31 lists apples and other produce with prices from MD PA VA W V A, plus poultry eggs and dairy receipts. Cattle hogs calves and bulls show varied steady to slow demand. Chicago prices reflect ranges for hogs and cattle with sows and weights noted.
The report shows low choice fed heifers 25 to 27.50, most common and medium cows 17.25 to 20, canners and cutters 12 to 17, practical top 23.50 on weighty bulls, and weaners at a practical top of 25. Salable sheep 2000 head with medium to mostly good 95 to 105 pound wooled lambs at 21 to 21.50, with a 15.17 reference.
Local markets list wholesale and retail prices for corn meal bag sizes, No 2 red and yellow corn, wheat, soy beans, and various feeds. Includes butter prices and a note to help keep Virginia green with fire and cigarette safety throughout the year.
Market report shows fat steers at 24.50 to 26.50 with highs to 27, fat cows mostly 16 to 17.50, bulls 20.50 to 21.50, veal tops 28 to 30, fat sheep 10 and down, hogs 22 to 22.25 for top weights, stocker feeder cattle 600 to 800 pounds at 25 to 27, and fresh cows with prices up to 250.
Prices paid for Federal State graded goods reported by the Agriculture Department Markets Division. F. O. B. Winchester. U S Grade A extra large at .44.
Prices reported from dressing plants in Winchester area show No 1 quality F O B producer farms. Leghorn hens 18-19 cents per pound and heavy breed hens 32-33 cents. Broilers 24 cents per pound, old roosters 15-16 cents, rocks and cross boilers 31 cents per pound. Guineas and other poultry values vary. report notes pricing for U S standards and market presence.
A chest X ray clinic is set for Friday at First Baptist Church with appointment slots from 8 to 12 and 10 to 12. The event invites congregants and community members to participate and receive screening.
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