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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1931
Page
5
Chicago on May 25 reports drought impacts across Canada and a sharp drop in Kansas 1931 wheat harvest estimates lifting grain values. Wheat closed mostly higher while corn and oats gained. Nebraska and Montana moisture concerns flagged serious crop risk.
Mary endures a painful night with Dick and Bonnie while facing love, money concerns, and a possible escape. She weighs renting a cheap New York room to regain peace, seeks advice from Willa, and resolves to stay away until Dick and Bonnie marry.
Richmond Virginia May 26 market report notes liberal and steady movement for fruits and vegetables. Apples sold 2.76 to 3.00 per bushel or basket. Butter prices steady with creamery tubs 23 to 27 cents and carton packs 25 to 30 cents. Eggs described as fairly literal and steady with no large sales reported.
Reports show ungraded Virginia eggs at 16 1 2 cents per dozen and small case sales in multiple colors. Hen nery hens mostly 17 cents with colored hens at 20 cents. Broilers and Leghorns range 28 to 30 cents per pound. Rocks 30 to 35 cents. live reds 27 3 cents per pound. Also notes dairy and grain prices in Philadelphia and Richmond with various bag lot and oat prices.
Baltimore receipts 250. market lower with top 7.50 for medium and light weights. heavies 7.25. sows 5.25 to 5.70. Lancaster receipts 325. market 250 lower. top 8.25. Jersey City none on sale. Chicago receipts 18,000. market slightly lower. top 6.65 for light weights. mediums to 6.60.
Receipts 625 head and 225 calves at Lancaster with top cattle around 6.25 and heavies lower at 8.00. Veal tops near 16.00, cows to 5.50, vealers at 9.00. Baltimore and Jersey City reports indicate light, steady to lower prices for spring lambs and ewes, while New York lists Liberty bond prices and rates.
In summer my kitchen stays cool and clean with a gleaming porcelain range top and bright utensils. Curtains and walls stay fresh, making cooking enjoyable. These reasons lead me to favor Gas cookery and I recommend it to every other woman.
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