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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1931

Page

6

Possum Hunters Orchestra to Broadcast on WRVA

The Shenandoah Valley group the Possum Hunters Orchestra will broadcast at 7 45 p m and again 11 p m tomorrow night on WRVA Richmond The lineup includes J I Jenkins E R Stroop Winchester E R Todd Harrisonburg and Myron Aleshire Shenandoah They won first in a Virginia fiddlers contest last year and were featured as the Virginia Possum Hunters on air

Shenandoah Valley WRVA Richmond J. I. Jenkins E. R. Stroop Winchester E. R. Todd Harrisonburg Myron Aleshire Shenandoah Old Dixie Virginia

Airing Plans Outlined for Two Programs Tomorrow Evening

The article notes schedules for two programs to be broadcast tomorrow shortly after sunset, detailing timing and channel assignments. Viewers are urged to check local listings for exact start times and program titles.

Mrs Manley Has New Energy After Sargon Pills

Mrs Manley reports relief from arm and shoulder pains headaches nervousness and insomnia after using two bottles of Sargon and Sargon Pills She says she sleeps better has a good appetite and regained strength with no laxative need. Sold by Baker's Drug Store. fadv.

F. M. Manley Coleman Falls Baker’s Drug Store

Quotations in Wheat and Other Grain Markets

Chicago traders saw an irregular upward turn in grains on May 28 amid fears of Canadian supply cuts and stronger export demand. Wheat rose to 7-8 1/8 cents, corn 3-8 to 1 17-8 higher, oats up to 1-4, with hogs influencing provisions and lard near seasonal lows.

Chicago Canada United States Holland Great Britain North America

Grain and livestock market report from Chicago May 28

Wheat prices for various grades range from 74 to 83 1/4 cents with mixed and dark types. Corn ratings show mixed and yellow prices around 56 to 57 cents, oats at 27 3/4 to 38 1/2 cents. Barley and rye listings lack sales while seed prices for Timothy and clover rise. Lard and pork product quotes appear with ribs and bellies at 7.62 dollars.

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Commodity and livestock prices from Baltimore Richmond and Washington

Market reports from Baltimore Richmond and Washington list wheat at 82 cents for No 2 red winter and May, corn ranges up to 73 cents for No 2 white, oats up to 40 cents for No 2 white. Butter eggs hay and live poultry prices are provided with varied figures for locally traded lots and deliveries.

Baltimore Richmond Virginia

Poultry Prices and Scores Reported in Philadelphia

Live fowl prices include Plymouth Rock at 27 to 37 with various colors, White Leghorn 16 to 22, broilers 30 to 37, and mixed colors 25 to 33. Butter-top and cheese dressed poultry unchanged with scores around 89 to 92.

Philadelphia Plymouth Rock

Richmond Market Prices for Fruits Vegetables and Poultry

Rich mond Virginia May 28 Prices show mixed fruit and vegetable demand with apples 3.00 per bushel 250 packs, new potatoes 4.00 to 4.25 per barrel, old crop sacks 3.25 to 3.35, butter 12 above packing stock and creamery tubs 3 27 or 25 30 per pound, eggs moderate and poultry steady with Leghorn hens 17 to 21, colored hens 20 to 21, broilers 25 to 35 and live weights listed for Reds Rocks and other breeds.

Washington Richmond

Baltimore Market Report May Produce and Poultry Prices

Market notes from Baltimore dated May 28 show prices for produce and live poultry. U S No 1 potatoes at 3.50 to 3.75 per barrel, mixed barrels. a cobbler variety noted. Medium live poultry quoted at 23 to 24 cents per unit. Fresh graded first eggs at 18 1 2 cents per dozen.

Baltimore South Carolina U. S

New York Poultry Prices on Live Birds

New York on May 28 reports live poultry prices with broilers by express 20 to 35 cents, fowls freight 23 to 35, express 19 to 25.

New York Express Government U. S Liberty Treasury

Egg price report from New York on May 28

Market notes list unsettled egg quotes with mixed colors and weights. Prices show many grades including extra first and medium firsts, with some confusion in the packing and sizing terms.

New York

Market Rundown Mixed on Cattle Sheep and Bonds

Baltimore and Lancaster livestock markets show varied gains and losses with top prices reaching 8.25 for veal and 7.50 for steers while lights and heavies move differently. Chicago and New York bond quotes edge through the day as markets hint at momentum with occasional dips. A headline notes market support but a quip questions the backing, citing a singer midget.

Baltimore Lancaster Jersey City Chicago

Americans must keep living standards despite world wage shifts

Washington column notes European leaders and industrialists urge lower American wages to aid global trade. Secretary Mellon defends maintaining the U S standard of living as European cartel heads and Italian economist Olivetti argue high U S pay inflates prices and provokes tariffs to shield domestic markets.

Montagu Norman Bank of England the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon Atlantic Norman Mellon International Chamber of Commerce Washington America International Chamber Aloyse Meyer European Steel Cartel Geno Oli England Europe Norsman United States Meyer Gene Olivetti M. Meyer Signor Olivetti

Classified Rentals and Sales Notices

Four room apartment with bath for rent at 321 S. location. House with conveniences for rent at 340 Gray Ave available June 1. Sweet potato plants for sale by F. W. Magruder at 552 N. Main. International corn cultivator for sale at 303 Fairmont Ave. Flower and vegetable plants for sale by C. B. Smalls at 440 National Ave. Representative needed for old line life insurance company with supervisory duties. Apply Box 339 Cumberland Md.

C. B. Smalls National Ave Old Line Life Insurance Company Cumberland Md

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Byles Forgrave Possum Hunters Orchestra Mrs. Manley Richmond Produce Baltimore Produce Charles P. Stewart Central Press A . Hington Bath Gray Ave S. Cameron North Ave Loudoun St F. W. Magruder N. Main International Corn Cultivator Fairmont Ave Peyton St N. Cameron S Main St S. Stewart St Frank Gearing E. Piccadilly St Cork St Robert Brill J E. Affleck S. Braddock St Sam R. Hurst Nick Lingrin Amherst St N. Main St John G. Hubbard N. Loudoun Gladys Lock City Rebecca Frye Bunker Hill W. Va H. C. Light Leesburg Fred L. Glaize, Jr Shirley Carter E. B. Clevenger Clearbrook Hea Renan The Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra N. B. cc Myer'’s C. I. Brumback
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