Evening Star Newspaper, December 21, 1932, Page 13

VEGETABLE PRICES IN HGHER RANGE Eggs and Butter Also Im- prove as Receipts Be- come Smaller. products during the Christmas whole- sale nmrket period around the middle of December were eggs, butter and veg- etables, says the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture. Bureau of Agricul- tural Economics, Market News Service. Supplies of these became lighter on ar- rival of severe Winter weather. Re- serve holdings were light to moderate and demand seasonably good. Prices of these products tended sharply up- ward in some instances. Spot cotton was back again to a 6-cent basis, show- ing a considerable recovery. Poultry was in active demand, tending slightly higher in clty markets, although the price level in producing sections was not encouraging. Grains, cattle and hogs 1eached still lower levels, in line wl{h dull, weak markets for meat prod- ucts. Firm Poultry Market. Poultry markets ruled full sieady and prices on most classes were about 1 cent higher near the middle of December, but the tone was barely steady at the advance and some price setbacks oc- curred later. The demand was for stock ‘The poor and lighter y Leghorn chickens and lly neglected harket has proved decid- unsettled. Some operators had in 1 satisfactory outcome of the g market period and felt that prices Christmas week were a little too high. Others were in doubt whether the expected heavy supplies would reach the market and were inclined to hold to a slightly higher level. Turkeys for Christmas trade were selling in New York on Southwestern No. 1 young hens and toms at 16al6'> cents, Westerns 17!, cents and Northwestern 18 cents. Prices paid producers at country points have averaged about 4 cents under those paid for turkeys a month ago and about 12 cents below the level of the 1931 market. Producers were getting 7al0 cents in the West and Southwest and 14a18 cents in the East. Apparently the market movement of turkeys has been fully as heavy as during the same time 8 year ago and holdings in storage \"erz-] more than double those of Decem- ast year. 5gs Sell Higher. iter production of eggs_since ng of the severe Winter was reflected in reduced re- largest city markets and prices could easily have advanced still | further except for the limited demand. | Butter Markets Gain. ‘The butter markets developed consid- erable strength in mid-December and prices advanced sharply under light supply, good demand and favorable re- | ports on cold storage holdings. The largest shrinkage in arrivals occurred in New York and that market was the, first to develop strength. The weather du"dnulv unfavorable for milk | tion, on account of low tempera- | snow, and dealers were ex- a_lighter make of butter of t less setisfactory quality. The | cold storage hold'ngs indicate withtrawals and were con- saticfactory to the trade. The Chicago market cn sales for future | delivery m and dealers appeared more confident, | although inclined to use caution, | Fresh cheese held steady at gcnemuy,‘ , while the cured and ‘The 1 the b ‘weathe cel making has increased the cheese | ably in Wisconsin, New | other sections. Produc- | fon is now prebably as large as it was | a year ago. Some Vegetables Higher. 1 Extremely cold weather in many | parts of the country prevented haulings of fruits and vegetables, and prices ad- vanced on some products. Round white varieties of potatoes in Western New York reached 72 cents per 100 pounds sacked. Midwestern shléa points Sero steady fo higher. Ghicago cariot market held recent gains, with top about 80 cents. Tomatoes advanced nearly everywhere. Rhode Island Greening apples were about steady in Western New York at 75-80 cents, while Bald- wins advanced to $1.20. There was little change in the Middle West, while the Northwest reported a generally el on apples around the middle month. Price of celery was ad- ‘| weighty steers, ma; of which had Among the stronger lines of farm b.e’f. % - ‘York pmd ed sl ly. l.euuca her, ln price of yellnw onlmu rose in Eas producing sections and in many city markets. Most lines of sweet potatoes strengthened in price. c-bbtn lold up to top of $7.50 per ton bulk eastern Wisconsin, ranging -bout ll .bo'}e prices in Eastern cabbage growing sections. Livestock Still Lower. Cattle and hog values scraped & new low level for the depression durin Chicago trading around the middle of December. Aggregate marketings of cattle at 12 important primary centers decreased about 10,000 head as com- ared with the run the week before, ut the market was glutted fith fat taken as feeders some months previous at prices 50 far in excess of current market values for the finished animals as to spell ruinous losses for the feeders. The hog market fluctunted narrowly but sank at one time to the lowest basis touched since 1878 and made but scanty recovery. Fat lambs shared in the early declines shown on other classes but made substantial re- covery later when Christmas orders swelled shipper buying. Storm condi- tions made for erratic trade in veal calves, but closing prices were unusually lower despite a material reduction in the marketward movément. ‘The recent Chicago top on weighty steers was $7, and the average price of slaughter steers and yearlings about $5.25, which is $3 under season’s high- est Int. Fat lambs at Chicago aver- aged near $6, showing a slight upturn after the middle of the month. Fair quantities of wool sold on East- ern markets in mid-December and prices show & reasonably steady trend. Clean-up sales resulted in some fir- regularity as occasional holders desired to close out accounts before the end of the year. A further sizable move- ment was noted on strictly combings 64's and finer territory wools at near | 45 cents scoured basis. Grain Markets Dull and Weak. Grain markets are dull and mostly lower, with some further declines in price since the middle of the month. Increased supplies of new wheat from Liverpool market, reduced the demand for Canadian grain and brought sharp declines in wheat prices at Winnipeg. This disturbance in foreign wheat mar- kets was mainly responsible for the un- settled domestic position and more than offset the strengthening influence of unfavorable prospects for the new Winter wheat crop. Feed grain re- mained weak, reflecting continued light inquiry for this season’s relatively large supplies. The rye market was low with wheat, but had a fairly steady under- tone. Flax was steady in price, receipts being very light and the trading of small volume. Feed Market Quiet. The feed markets were quiet and weak around the middle of December, Argentina and Australla weakened the ! prin THE EVENING of November to late Deeunher Pflul tonseed meal of cot! nnu:g:d compared wlt.h early '.h. month, except for weakness in a few Northern markets. The tone of the cottonseed meal position, however, was price. Hay markets remained very qulet, without much change in flm ‘The ngm offerings are fully equnl to trade Al u:remenu at practically .{lo p‘%l;?. alfa ranged from = what higher in response to somewhat better demand. Prairie hay markets were quiet and unchanged. CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION DECREASES DURING WEEK By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, December 21.—Dally average gross crude oil production in the United States decreased 23,000 ber- rels in the week ended December 17, totaling 2,060,100 barrels, the American Petroleum Institute weekly summary indicates. Dally average production east of Cnlllomls decreased 58,050 bar- rels to 1,589,800. Refineries representing 91.6 per cent of the estimated total ity, op- erated at 59.2 per cent of their ca- pacity, reported daily average runs crude oil to stills as 2,090,000 barrels. Daily 'average the previous week for re- fineries representing 91.6 per cent of | the total, capacity, Dally average cracked gasoline by refineries representing 95.4 per cent of total charging capacity was 421,000 barrels. Daily average the previous week by refineries representing 95.4 per cent of total was 449,000 barrels. Imports of crude and refined oils at cipal United States ports totaled 797,000 barrels, against 1,157,000. Banking Referendum. By the Associated Press. Proposals to strengthen the Nation's banking system through Federal legis- lationt that would bring about important changes in the structure and operation of banks in the Federal Reserve Sys- tem have been submitted to a ulerm- dum vote of the membership Chamber of Commerce of r,ne Unlced States. ‘The referendum, which will be con- cluded on January 23, is in two parts. One deals exclusively with Federal legislation on branch and group bank- ing; the other presents 14 recom- mendations relating to member banks, Reserve banks, the Federal Reserve despite increased feed requirements re- sulting from the cold wave. Mill feeds | have steadily declined from the middle TRY T You can Here's the coal dem::{\ed;s stless, ern Washington. bituminous €O Saves your and drapes, er and fiome clean e 8‘\‘:‘ all the hut ;18:&&“ premium ali coal, at no X Comes in st;Re and s. £ firm \ara,. 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EolionEront ahl 49c 7 to 14 Year Girls’ Dresses Vat-aye prings in several Heai wtyen: Tots’ $1.50 to $1.98 Cinderella Dresses ) aralud E‘nde;flh vlnr‘.‘ styles; 3 to Girls’ 59c Rayon Pajamas Non-run, two-tone. 2-plece styles; 4 to 14 years. Women’s Brocade Rayon Robes Contrast solid color cord girdles. 39¢ Rayon Stripe Union Suits and _ gir| short : 4 3 for rders; rayon Rayon Un&n 2 Brasslere, chemise, e orti: extra sises. color borders. 89c Krinkled Bed Spreads 59¢ Knit Slips and Petticoats Regular and extra sises: Ton Sna” Gk aray "with contrast borders. for . 2 Sunday _Nite, Street Models. $2.95 to 8395 Values 21 $3 Every Garme: $8 to $10 Values Bvening snd Rayon Taffeta Bias Slips trim_ tol d bot- tom: “esh and tea rose; 34 to 44. Full Fashioned Silk Raybn Stripe Union S\lliu”' 1 veless: blnno'wllnn:&l,l wistiies for Siendertz i n heel: sanda soles: all newest shades. Boxed if desired. M o} Flnn'l Gom ‘Women's striped outing gowns, assorted necklines. \m\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ $2 Colonial “Reversible BED SPREADS Large enough pillows (81x105 some designs from which to se- These spreads make ideal lect. Xmas gifts. Electric Lighter Smoking Stand Wro cmnma with cord socket. Women’s Blanket Bath Robes nce blanket c106hT Fayen sirde trim; rich colors. Wom. $1.49 to $1.98 Flannel Pl)lml“.l ; inted flannel In & “Hoier" ahd " Colors: | 2-plece styles. Nes best Bandeaux & Brassieres 3 plmrerct e for hnnd llll l to Boys’ Cloth Pants Suits Dapts with lors; for Tweed sleeye broadcl - o 8 ¥ Basement Dollar Sale Elect. Appliances Percolators, toasters, rille, hot plates, waffle irons and clocks. Beverage Sets 19 beautiful pieces; lipped pitcher and 18 glasses in 3 sizes. 3.pc. Lamp Sets Bed lamp _complete and 2 boudoir shades; green or orchid. Doll Carriages Folding style, assorted colors; for little tots 2 to 4 years. $1.50 to $2 Dolls Some with curls; they all sleeY and cry; in- fant dolls included. Trains and Tracks Engine, tender and 4 coaches; truly a re- markable train set at Express Wagons Strongly constructed; for small tots; rubber- tired, disc wheels. e e e — e w‘c N TR TS T \-\“‘_v\*\w-\ . “ N~ Pull draping quality; all eolors. pafalh and col 50c_Window white, ecru, and & atterns with c 59c Damask Linen finish: two sizes, 30236 and 4545 inches. Luncheon Sets for kins to match. Assorted $2.95 to 34.95 2 for ;5 mu"-cup Jox. $1.50 Rayon Bed $1.00 Ice Box Set (3- Impo “ leeon'.ed, Nxtd for Women’s $1 Slip-on Gloves wide; bottoms. Indian Robe Size 60x72; ideal for WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1932. I-IAR RY I(AUFMANT 1316 - l328 J'EVENTH ST.NW. PreYue-Tue-y 59¢ anery Damask yard wide; Men’ l Broadcloth Pajamas Plain or fancy fast-color pat- term middy or coat style; all Men’s Embroid- Beautiful rich color boxed for Men’s Driving Gloves Lined or unline skin; snap fastener pull-ons. Boys’ All-Wool Lumberjacks Pancy vmda full eut: il made: all'sizes for boys from 8 to 18. 3 ricn yds. *lJ Shades 33 26 gt perfect quality; for Women's Gift Umbrellas "’snd'fl'.' b instgn! & bt $1 Priscilla Curtains Bun - fogt mar. sette: 2V, yards 60 1n. wide. 2 for Boys’ 49¢ Shirts and Blouses Fast - color broadeloth; geifect in 0t and finiehi Tablecloths f3 § for $1.50 Linen Men’s 75¢ Wool Hose 3 Pull range of new. novelty pai- PFe terns, in all sizes. Men'’s “Nofnd"' ‘Wide pattern u;omnunl Y!—uihnllnl colkrl and neck- th Tablecloth and 6 nap- (Boxed.) x105 inches: tich pastel shades; fast colors. Wmfl rr 1 DRESS SALE nt in Steck Included 2 for 511 $5.95 to 8735 Values 2 e §7 terns; Values Girls’ 79c Bloomer Dresses ey g for Children's Jersey Zipper Leggins Heavy - weight jersey: 2 sip- per legs; navy, tan, green, pink, blue. vat Manicure Jekns, oo Sets (10 pcs.) art mirrored pox, " Matze, bie. § Kiddies’ 3-piece Jersey or Suede Suits Jersey with snow pants. 2 to 5 yrs. Buede with leggins; all with button blouse and helmet, 3 49c Outing Flannel Pajamas Children’s plain- g color_1-plece pa- Jamas: 3 frogs front; fw MISSES’ 2to 14 yrs. Leatherette Jackets $ Flannelette lined: patch pockets; assorted colors; sizes 14 to 18. Spreads !ulofi covers bed and s;_%old, rose, blue, Freen ‘or ‘orchid. 3 Regulation middies: va dyed ‘b 8ym_suif to0 20. Boys’ Nnvy_ Blue Sailor Suits One =a2nd two pants suits: blue serge; sizes 5 f0 10 years. Men’s $1 Comb and Brush Sets lack ebony brush: hard fubber, comb: boxed ready for gift giving $1.59 Brocade Drapes Brother & Sister g Jersey Suits All wool, self and 2-tone style; 3 to 5 years. Set WOMEN'S i Holiday Hats Bright, new styles; attrac- tive shades; turbans, brims and softies. xtra_ heavyi plnu s the best .v nm- 1, to cover bed and ins.). Ten hand- 1,000 Pairs Women'’s New Boxed for tion. SSSSSAS AN S 2 7 Hanclur:hiofs 4 Three Plain white vmh tanes corners and colors. ant dron: silt $1.50 Imported er Sets Colorful container: decanter and six glasses —boxed for gifts. Boys’ 3-piece Coat & Ensemble Suits Lined pants: broadcloth blouse: wool jersey sleeveless sweater: 5 t0 O years. § ppliqued effects; ‘Shades snd black. $2 Tapestry Portieres, each Fast colors; 40 inches plain or fringed Flan. BI'mers & Petticoats 3 Toguar “and few 10T extra sizes. Boys’ 39¢ Covert Suits ‘Wash tops: covert pants: long sleeves; 2'; to 6 years. Patent Leather Kaffi Kid Black and Brown Kid All Height Heels lankets Sizes 4 to 9 5§ couch for robes of Tune inonthe Christmas Programswithone of these Standard RADIOS, at HALF or near HALF PRICE Deferred payments to suit your budget can easily be arranged $89.50 7-Tube priLCO $5() $78.50 8-Tube $ LA 39 $49.50 7-Tube PHILCO 33 5 Baby Grand This Exact U. S. Apex 379 5010T||b¢ $89.50 PHILCO 9 Tubes $ $55.00 PHILCO § Console $69.50 9-Tube PHILCO ¢ Baby Grand $84.50 7-Tube Brunswick $ Console o ) Boys’ All-Wool (2-pants) A splendid range of pat- tailored like much higher-priced suits. pair of lined knickers and one longie, or two pairs of - knickers, &W&me‘m; S35 % ASERNNNNNNNRNNNNN ynthetic Pearl (3-pc DRESSER SETS These sets consist large mirror, brush and comb of splendid quality. RRRENNK All Coats Reduced $25 to $30 Values Rich furs: fine quality: sizes 14 to 48, $18 to $20 Values .Silk _crepe lined: fine fur collars and cuffs. $1 2.75 $10 to $12 Values 7 Svorts and fur trim styles; 14 to 44. Men’s Blanket Bath Robes Colorful patterns: with con- trasting belt cords: all sizes. over Sweltm ‘Wide color ct- monise cramert; for sleeveless. Men’s 19¢c to 25¢ Fancy Hose New patterns: splendid esring qualities; sizes 10 o 12 7 pr. Boys’ All- Wool Knickers Well made: splendid qualities; all regular siges. 2 pr. § Men’s Regular 79c Shirts Extra well made: color- fans fabrice; full cut: sizes 2 for 3 Men’s Fancy Neckwear Noveity patterns: rich colors: hand- made. Boxed. Men’s Xmas Neckwear oine snd vaned nssort. of patterns and Seiots. = | NRRENNNRANNNY Sizes 8 to 16 95 One SESSANS SRS AR RS % Double Bed Bhnke!l Choice of tan or gray. with “taficy ‘striped “bor- ders._siae Gosn Navy Chinchilla COAT & BERET N e for Brocade Damask Pillows 2 Pine quality; all colors to mateh vour' draves: sis for IEERERERCLE RN, ) of gift presenta- x\\x‘\\\\\\sfi Imported Gift China Large assortment of novelty s dishe ash trays; fancy jars, Indian & Cowboy Suits Each in _a box: com- plete outfit; sizes 4 to 14 years. $1.50 Patchwork g™ 3 Colonial designs; double-bed size. Ideal oud colors; sifts. 5-Pc. Bo-kay Perfume Sets A combination set of face powder and gold cream; boxed. 2 fm-s nicely $1 Imported Pipe Sets The set consists of and_cigarette hclder, closed in box. 2 for en- 9x12 Ft. Perfect ®|Felt Base Rugs $4.99 12 new carpet patterns in at- tractive color- ings. Basement Men’s Store Part-Wool Sweaters Vee necks; coat style; ox- ford gray and brown Plain or hn:y colorfast broad- heather, sizes 36 to cloth; sizes !1% 14 . Double-faced suede s tan. 14% to 17. l Cuff or gauntlet style; to Lumberjlch & Sblru lumberjacks, 38 to 46 zipper _ shirts, gra\‘ Horsehide Work Gloves, 2 prs. large siZes; strongly made ...oociiiininn. SRRt SR R b S S Rt SR S SR SR S S e e e S e e TR TCI P T o T R R T R O o T T o B T o R B T T T T B o oG T T T R R o A