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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1953

Page

2

Hogs Strong To 25 Higher In Chicago Livestock Market

Moderate hog supply cleared readily Wednesday with prices 25 cents higher. Cattle were uneven with heavier steers down as much as 50 cents and cows down up to 25 cents. Sows about 35 cents lower. best loads 300 to 600 pounds. Prices for various grades and weights shown, with activity described as early clearance and mixed trends across cattle and bulls.

Chicago Ccago AP Usda Lyite Reteinty Peavier

Kansas City Livestock Market Report Summary

Cattle prices rise in Kansas City with fed steers reaching about 2400 dollars per load. Trade shows higher slaughter class instances and demand appears steady for choice cattle as buyers bid in the market report segment.

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Cattle Receipts Mixed as Steady Market Holds For Feeder Stock

Receipts show steady to barely steady conditions across cattle classes. Stockers and feeders remain scarce while prices edge higher for good to prime fed steers and utility cows. feeders around 14 to 20 dollars for various weights. chances of limited sales for low grades.

Cedar Rapids hog market prices steady on Wednesday

Prices paid for hogs delivered to the Cedar Rapids plant varied by quality and distance hauled. The report lists No 2 yellow corn at 1.37 per bushel and field grass seed deliveries with varying per hundred weight figures, reflecting modest market activity and scarce clarity in the OCR text.

Cedar Rapids

Worldwide Car and Luggage Insurance for Shipments

Insurance service offers coverage for sending a car from France to Bombay and luggage sent from Naples to Cairo. Provides global protection for international shipments with transport risk coverage.

France Bombay Naples Cairo

Stocks Edge Down as Market Beats Resistance

In New York on Wednesday strong resistance to a decline formed, yet stocks fell moderately. Prices moved within about two points in either direction with more minus signs. Trading volume dropped to an estimated 2.2 million shares.

New York

Omaha Livestock Prices Report From Omaha Market

Omaha market notes cattle receipts around 3 500 head with 150 calves. Large share of steers and fed heifers trading up to 50 cents higher with prime and choice levels noted. Popular price ranges include choice steers around 23 25 to 23 50 and good steer calves near 21 to 23 dollars, with several top entries at 24 50.

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Iowa Hog Receipts Show Stable Market Amid Varied Reports

Des Moines receipts for the week ending Wednesday indicate a slight decline from last week with estimated 50,000 hogs and actuals near 50,500. Butchers hold steady to slightly higher bids, with sows and boars up to 10 cents higher and various weight classes showing mixed movement. Prices cited around 18.10 to 20.50 per hundredweight with typical ranges noted.

Iowa Des Moines INS

Grain Exchange Reports Sharp Variations and Local Notices

Grain prices moved erratically with wheat and soybeans showing declines and gains across futures. The issue also features local items on land purchases, Easter menu offerings, travel notes, a high school play, and community greetings with several residents and organizations mentioned.

Marion High Selects Twenty Six For Wamac Activity Party

Twenty six Marion high school students were chosen to attend the Wamac activity party on April 7 at the Coe College gymnasium. Names include Jim Lang Charles Cox Verdean Stade Wallace De Woody Dan Kellams Janet Gordon David Carey and others. Shadow Wave home permanents.

Marion High School Lincoln Auditorium Jeannine Murray Phil DeWees Harry Oakley Janet Gordon Lila Hansen Joan Petrusch Jim Lang Barbara Paul David Carey Darrell Stimson Margaret Reinsch Diane Murphy Don Thomas Wamack Coe College Charles Cox Verdean Stade Wallace de Woody Dan Kellams Norma Vavra Joyce Whitmore Jim Tallman Keith Smith Mary Ruth Culbert Geraldine Huerter Anna Janecek Freda Warrick David Walsh Marilyn Rech Shirley Pinch Jeanne Emmons Sally Berlin Bruce Boling Tom Domer

Fragmentary Market Notes Reveal Mixed Wheat and Prices

Incomplete OCR item shows scattered figures for cash wheat and other commodities. Entries include odd codes and numbers such as 58, 43.00, 27, and 13.00 with unclear context. The readable portions hint at a commodity market or trade ledger but lack cohesive details.

Chicago Produce Trade Report Summary

Chicago market check shows steady to firm tones for eggs with 39 455 cases received and White large extras priced around 60 to 69 cents per dozen. Potatoes arrivals total 130 with Idaho Russet bakers at 6.85 and North Dakota Pontiacs at 2.50 per 50 pound sack.

Chicago U. S Idaho Milne North Dakota

New York Produce Prices Reported

Market notes list various produce items with mixed changes. Prices show unchanged figures for several categories and slight rises for select lots, including heady weights and fancy classifications.

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Thirteen Clayton Men Called for Induction

Thirteen Clayton county men have been called up for induction on April 6 in Des Moines. Named include Robert G. Dennler of Elgin Harold O. Doerring of Luana John V. Kluth of Farmersburg William J. Schuety of St. Olaf William H. Juran of North Buena Vista Clyde A. Boge of Colesburg Lee A. Kann of Guttenberg Chester D. Hamlett of Edgewood Marleen F. Schutte of Postville Raymond E. Miller of Manchester John Corlett a volunteer of McGregor Kenneth Os Kalay and Gerald F. Kuehl of Elner.

Eleader Clayton County Des Moines Robert G. Dennler Elgin Harold O. Doerring Luana John V. Kluth Farmersburg William J. Schuety St. Olaf William H. Juran North Buena Vista Clyde A. Boge Colesburg Lee A.kann Guttenberg Chester D. Hamlett Edgewood Marleen F. Schutte Postville Raymond

City Briefs and Notices Across the Region

City briefs announce Joe Splichal’s attendance at a Des Moines convention April 13–14 and Easter sale items at Storm’s Variety Store. A list of visits, meetings, church services, military enlistments, hospitalizations, and a death notice from Cedar Falls are included with local addresses and times.

Joe Splichal Seventeenth Street Des Moines

Unclear Fragments Reflect Market Price Notation

Fragmentary text shows prices and quantities with unclear units. The snippet includes figures resembling 19 and 17.15 and references to pounds. No identifiable events or entities are present to form a full news item.

Mississippi River Stages Reported Rise

River stages show an increase with Eas cu at 10.4 feet and a rise of 0.40 feet as recorded for the Mississippi River. Data indicates a modest uptick in water level across monitored gauges. Local authorities monitor rainfall and upstream flows to assess flood risk and navigation impact.

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Coggon Farmer Dies After Tree Trimming Accident

James Holub, 42, died in a Cedar Rapids hospital from injuries after a tree trimming accident on his farm east of Coggon. He was found by his wife unconscious under the tree with a broken ladder nearby and did not regain consciousness. He is survived by his wife and no others are listed in the readable text.

Coggon James Holub Cedar Rapids Holub

Senators Find Link Missing in Election Laws

Senators Ralph W. Zastrow and J. G. Lucas warn that several Iowa cities using council-manager or similar forms lack legal mechanisms to elect mayors and councilmen. They seek a corrective amendment after city officials were found acting as ex officio governing bodies without clear legal basis, risking bond and other powers.

Frank Nye Vinton West Liberty Maquoketa Mt. Pleasant Iowa Ralph W. Zastrow Charles City J. G. Lucas Madrid Ames Coon Rapids Shenandoah Iowa Falls Coun Boyd Hayes Zastrow Lucas Leo Hoegh Cedar Rapids Des Moines Iowa City Council Bluffs Attorney General Waterloo Attorney General’s

Purchase Proposal List On Subscription Basis

The federal government will place the printed synopsis of purchase proposals and contract awards on a subscription basis. Previously free through the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce, only one copy will be sent to cooperating agencies. Individuals must pay 4 dollars for six months or 7 dollars for a year to receive copies directly.

Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Department of Commerce Commerce Department Chamber

Herman Hurrash Hurt In Pedestrian Mishap

Herman Hurrash, 73, of 1228 Third Street SE suffered a lacerated cheek after being struck by a car at Third Avenue and Second Street SE at 9 p.m. Tuesday. He was treated at St. Luke's Hospital with six stitches. Driver James Davidson, 1021 Third Avenue SE, was charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian.

Herman Hurrash Third Street SE Third Avenue Second Street SE St. Luke’s Hospital James Davidson Third Avenue SE

Gazette Want Ad Rates and Notices Summary

Classified page itemizes ad rates for 2 to 5 line placements with prices for 1 3 7 day runs. Includes a memorial card of thanks for Joseph Chess and various notices such as lost and found items and personals. Local listings reference mortuaries and services.

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Local shops and services listed in bustling Washington area ad page

A crowded classified page lists tailors and clothing shops, rental and storage services, a detective agency, pharmacies, a beauty shop, dining and entertainment venues, home repair and cleaning services, pet care, and job ads. It shows multiple businesses by name and contact numbers with a local, period ad voice.

Office Manager at Des Moines Ford Dealer Wanted

One of Des Moines largest and oldest automobile dealers seeks an ambitious man for a responsible position with good salary and bonus incentives. Ford accounting system experience preferred but not required. State qualifications in a letter to Box 1415 Des Moines Ia or call 2-6011.

Des Moines Ford

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