Market Quotations From New York to Chicago and Baltimore
A consolidated report shows apples firm to steady with light demand and heavy offerings in Baltimore, fruits and vegetables varying by region with Del and Md prices up. Cattle and hog markets in Baltimore and Chicago display steady to lower tones, with steers and cows adjusting and hogs mixed by weight, while poultry and eggs hold steady amid moderate receipts.
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Baltimore
Delicious
Jonathans
Grimes
McIntosh
Bubkts Usis
Elbertas
Elbertas Fair
J. H. Hales
N. J. Braketts
N. J
USDA
Chicago
Stock Market Surges on War Peace Talk and Philco Split
Buyers crowded the New York market as prices rose in a rapid session fueled by war peace rumors from the United Nations and continuing strong corporate news. Philco proposed a two for one split and trading halted to adjust books. large blocks traded overnight in Radio Emerson Graham Paige General Motors U S Steel Admiral Westinghouse Canadian Pacific and other favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Nations
Philco
Radio
Emerson Radio
Graham-Paige
General Motors
U.S. Steel
Admiral Corp
Westinghouse
Canadian Pacific
Chrysler
Boeing
Dow Chemical
Philip Morris
Pennsylvania Railroad
Southern Pacific
U. S, Gypsum
Local Markets Daily Prices At The Star Store
Local markets list corrected daily showing retail flour corn meal and various feed products with prices for 5 to 10 pound bags and bulk items. Entries include white and yellow corn meal, grain, barley, oat mash, bran, cracked corn, and wholesale butter with scattered illegible items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat.t Cass Uses
Agriculture Dept Egg Market and Winchester Poultry Prices
Prices quoted for tomorrow by Frederick County Farm Bureau show U S Grade A eggs at 54c for Extra Large, 50c Large, 40c Medium, and 40c for Grade B Large. Poultry dressed values in Winchester area include No 1 quality heavy breed hens and various broiler and turkey prices, with steers and yearlings, cows, bulls, and vealers listed for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Farm Bureau
U. S
U.S
Winchester
Rock & Cross
Ducer’s
Councilman Makes Plea for Safety
Claude B. Smalts Jr. urges Winchester Frederick County residents to teach children traffic safety. He says early awareness and parental training reduce accidents and asks parents to ensure kids follow curb rules, watch for traffic, and learn safe bike and street practices.
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Claude B. Smalts, Jr
Winchester- Frederick County
Mr. Smalts
British Trial of the Pyx Concept in U S Coin Testing
The trial of the pyx tests weight and fineness of British coins to ensure compliance with law. In the United States a similar analogy would apply to testing and fineness of weights for newly minted coins.
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United States
B. R
Mixed opening bids in Chicago grains market
Chicago grains show mixed trends at board of trade opening with active dealings. Early quotes list Wheat May 2.26 7 8, July 2.14 1 4 3 8. Corn Dec 1.43 1 2 5 8, Mar 1.46, May 1.48 1 2 3 8. Oats Dec 79 1 2 3 4, Mar 80, May 78. Rye Dec 1.39 3 4, May 1.45 1 2. Soybeans Nov 2.33 1 4 1 2, Jan 2.36 1 4 1 2, Mar 2.38 3 4, May 2.41 3 4. Lard Oct 12.80, Nov 12.85-87, Dec 13.30, Jan 13.30, Mar 13.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Jly
Night Answers From The Archives Of A Curious Past
A Q A section presents historical curiosities and answers on topics from ancient warfare to military induction timelines and raccoon vocalizations. It notes Archimedes alleged sun burning mirrors debate, 21 day clearance rules, and raccoon calls described as whicker and churr in forest silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Archimedes
W. E. F. A. Polybius
Livy
Plutarch
Questions and Answers from The Winchester Star
A reader asked about WWII overseas service by branch with Defense Department figures. It notes 70 percent Army, 89.6 percent Marine Corps serving overseas, 87 percent Navy at sea or foreign bases, with Coast Guard and Seabees included in the overall total. It also covers how auto color preferences are determined by surveys and notes that black is often the most popular color. Additionally, it states two thirds of a tree's growth occurs at night.
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Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Seebees
Department of Defense
Marine Corps
Seabes
Ez, R
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Chiang Kai-shek
The
Star
Agriculture Dept
Indiana
Funeral Home Phone
U. S. Navy
John Davis
Miami
Fla
Seoul
International
Ueed
Selective Service Board
Selective Service
Haskin
Winchester Star Information Bureau
Eye ST
N. W
Washington, D. C
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Leggett’s
Parrot
DEPT
Leggett
Sweetbrier Casuals
Weyenburg
Tom Terry
Star Brand
Gabardine
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