Markets Show Higher Hog Prices and Uneven Cattle Trade
Hog market active with gains of 50 to 75 cents though some advance given back on sows. Cattle market uneven. early sales steady to higher on breeders and fat cattle, with weights under 1,000 pounds leading gains. Sheep also mixed with spring lambs down modestly and slaughter ewes steady. Chicago livestock bids show hogs up 25 to 50 cents, cattle and sheep mostly steady. top cattle near 28.00 for large steers, veal and stocker prices varied.
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Omaha Fi
USDA
Kansas
Idaho
Chicago
City Cab Rates Same Day or Night for Passengers
City Cab announces identical day and night rates with insured service for all passengers. The notice emphasizes accessibility and constant availability, listing contact by phone 301 for bookings and inquiries.
Farm labor group forms Midwest political action council
Davenport based delegates from seven Midwest states organize a permanent group for action. A 10 point program calls for reducing big business influence on foreign policy and promoting peace, full employment, civil rights, 100 percent parity for farming, repeal of the draft, and extensive public housing programs.
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Davenport
U. S
Europe
Sioux Cityan Elected Commander of Disabled American Veterans
Sam Walcott of Sioux City was elected commander of the Iowa Disabled American Veterans at the convention closing session. He succeeds Cecil Decker of Waterloo, who was endorsed for national vice commander. Other officers installed include Ray Bloom of Muscatine as senior vice commander and Clarence W. Johnson of Council Bluffs as junior vice commander.
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Sam Walcott
Sioux City
Iowa
Cecil Decker
Waterloo
DAV
David M. Brown
Ray Bloom
Muscatine
Clarence W. Johnson
Davenport woman named commander of auxiliary at convention
Mrs. Gus Vaxey of Davenport was named commander of the auxiliary. Other officers installed include Mrs. Jay Longstaff Fort Dodge senior vice commander Mrs. Ned Richards Waterloo junior vice commander Mrs. Frank Suchomel Cedar Rapids treasurer and Mrs. William Stout Des Moines chaplain. Cedar Rapids was chosen as the 1950 state meeting site and Brown was endorsed for national commander.
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Frank Kahoun
Croux City
George Cain
Waterloo
William Rose
Davenport
Safe Bond
Council Bluffs
Fred Anderson
Burlington
Gus Vaxey
Jay Longstaff
Fort Dodge
Ned Richards
Frank Suchomel
Cedar Rapids
William Stout
Des Moines
Brown
Three Towans die in weekend traffic crashes
Motor vehicle accidents killed three Towans over the weekend. Victims include Mrs. Anna Taylor 70 of Battle Creek Ia Linda Lee Taylor 8 of Sioux City granddaughter of Mrs. Taylor Vernon King Jr eight months near West Liberty Ind The Taylors crash occurred on Highway 59 near Ida Grove Vohs 24 of Holstein caused the collision Taylor hospitalized with two broken legs Vohs fractures and chest injuries Two passengers in Vohs car injured The King baby died Sunday in Town City hospital The King car crash also injured Margaret 3 and Mrs King Vernon King Sr Leonard Heuvelman Nichols caused the other collision Signs urging drivers to slow down and obey speed limits are posted along the highway
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Associated Press
Anna Taylor
Battle Creek
Linda Lee Taylor
Sioux City
Vernon King, Jr
West Liberty
Ida Grove
Taylor
Vohs
King
Margaret
Vernon King, Sr
Leonard Heuvelman
Nichols
Grains edge up at Chicago to register gains
Chicago market notes a moderate advance across cereals with mixed gains in corn oats rye and soybeans. Wheat closed higher at 1.97 ½ dollars a bushel while soybeans rose to 2.92 per bushel and lard gained to 11.97 per hundred pounds.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Des Moines Market Report for Live Cattle and Hogs
USDA market update shows receipts today about 30 000 with 45 000 week, 26 000 year to date and yesterday’s actual 28 600. Describes unloading at 2 southern Minnesota packing plants and 12 in Iowa plus 30 concentration yards and some out of state activity. Barrows and gilts at 160-180 lb 18.00-20.00 and 180-240 lb 20.00-20.50 with other weight ranges listed. sows and heavy hogs at various prices through 550 lb.
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Des Moines
USDA
Minnesota
Iowa
Card of Thanks and Local Notices
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to relatives friends and Fletcher Chapel ladies for visits and support during hospital stay and recovery at home. It mentions Asa Brown and includes a partial notice about a sale with amounts listed as 26.00 down and 9.00 to 26.00 owed, indicating a local transaction.
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Fletcher Chapel
Asa Brown
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