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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1948
Page
3
Richard L Stigall a 22 year old William and Mary College student from Danville died in his dormitory after a friendly tussle with a fellow student. An autopsy will be released in several days by the state chief medical examiner.
Household records show George Washington paid as high as fifteen cents per pin. The note highlights the price level for simple items in his era and reflects the purchasing practices of the time.
Jenna Ireland Howe of Derby Connecticut invents the first successful pinmaking machine, marking a milestone in manufacturing innovation and industrial progress.
Advertisement claims itchy pimples and skin irritations ruin romances and promotes Peterson's Ointment as fast relief. It promises one application relieves symptoms or money refunded and notes suitability for tired cracked feet. Product price listed as 35 cents.
New York stock market showed a decisive advance with irregular early trading giving way to a forward trend. Gains ranged from fractions to about a point as volume rose despite few large blocks on the ticker. Notable gainers included Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Studebaker Goodyear J I Case United Aircraft Western Union Anaconda American Smelting American Can American Woolen Chicago Corp PepsiCo Southern Pacific Sinclair Oil Mission Corp and Transcontinental & Western.
May 19 Baltimore markets show apples and eggs with varied demand and modest receipts. Cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep move with steady to lower prices amid active trading and mixed weights. Chicago and other centers report lower hogs and steady to lower cattle, with notable price ranges across weights.
Chicago grains opened mixed with corn edging lower while wheat and oats held steady. Light trading followed as May wheat at 2.46 3-4 and May corn at 2.32 1-2-3-4 set the early prices for futures contracts across May July September and December.
The article notes Edward IV of England owned and used about 300 pairs of gloves each year. This detail highlights royal wardrobe practices and the luxury surrounding medieval attire.
Agriculture Department Markets Division reports U S Grade A extra large eggs at .44 per dozen and other grades at .42 to .44. Live poultry prices paid to producers include heavy breed hens four pounds and up at .32 to .33, Leghorn hens at .18 to .19 per pound, Leghorn broilers at .24 to .25, young turkeys at .45, and various other fowl and birds priced per item or pound.
Medical note explains diverticula in the duodenum can imitate gallstones or stomach ulcers. Symptoms include abdominal pain, tenderness, nausea, and sometimes jaundice. Diagnosis relies on X ray of the GI tract and gallbladder. treatment varies from bland diet and rest to possible surgical removal of diverticula.
Hal Boyle proposes a whimsical future with pocket sized guided missiles for peace raising satire on military tech. He imagines civilians using tiny munitions for chores and daily tasks from herding cattle to calling taxis, mocking wartime button pushing and questioning real progress from weaponized progress.
A satirical note argues for a space guided missile as a dramatic peace lever yet warns against triggering global weapons while a humorous Q and A explains the Prince Albert tobacco brand name. The coat tied to Albert, Prince of Wales, or Victoria's consort is discussed with public life figures cited.
Market notes list prices for fat steers heifers cows bulls veal calves and lambs with ranges for quality grades and weights. It also cites hogs sows shoats pigs and fresh cows with top and bulk price bands. A line on US museums notes employment of about 7 500 people.
The great tenor sang in two 1918 pictures The Splendid Romance and My Cousin. This note confirms Caruso's early cinema appearances alongside his famed stage career and silent film era activity.
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