Hogs fall after Friday rally on inflation edict
Chicago AP report shows live hogs dropping 10 to 20 cents per hundred pounds while cattle and lambs hold steady. Estimated Saturday sale totals include Hogs 500 and cattle 200 with 2 000 pigs. Lamson Brothers and Company furnished the figures. H R Mowrey notes the Cedar Rapids office at 503 Merchants National.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hoss
Lamson Brothers and Company
H. R. Mowrey
Cedar Rapids
Merchants National
Livestock Prices Mixed as Trade SAGS Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Chicago livestock market reports slow trade with hog receipts at 13 000 and mixed prices. Hogs mostly 100 to 20 cents lower than Thursday's top, sows at 15.25 to 15.60. Cattle offerings steady with top around 16. Heifers scarce and cows uneven but active. Sheep and fat lambs show steady to slightly higher trades, with top lambs around 16.50 and ewes near 9.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S
Topiday
HOGS AND CATTLE PRICES REMAIN WEAK AT SIOUX CITY SALES
Receipts mixed with hogs selling slow and lower by 15 to 25 cents. cattle offerings small with slaughter classes steady to weak. few mid to good fed steers at 13.75 to 15.75, cows and bulls weaker, stockers scarce. Sheep receipts around 1,000 with steady to firm quotes on all classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
U. & Dept. Agriculture
Des Moines Gauges Hog Receipts and Prices in Iowa Minnesota
US Department of Agriculture reports combined hog receipts at 19 yards and 11 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for 24 hours ending 8 am Friday at 26,400 head down from 30,500 a week earlier and 25,500 a year ago. Prices ranged by weight from 160-180 lb barrows and gilts at 15.15 to 15.25, 180-200 lb at 15.00 to 15.25, up to 330-360 lb at about 14.90 to 15.39, with sows around 14.75 to 15.10 and larger weights near 14.65 to 14.95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
U. S. Dept. Agriculture
Iowa
Minnesota
Choice
Be The Associated Press Butchers Prices Listed
A stream of meat pricing data appears for various cuts and weights including Mason Waterloo Ottumwa figures. Prices range around 14.50 to 15.35 with multiple codes and quantities noted, reflecting shop ledger style figures.
Austin Hog Market Report
The Austin Minnesota hog market lists good butchers with ranges for weights and prices. 140-170 lbs fetch about 14.00 to 14.30 per cwt, 170-180 lbs around 14.00 to 14.30, and heavier categories up to 15.05 for 180-200 lbs. Sows and heavier lots show varied quotes from 14.50 to 14.90 per cwt, with most ranges concluding near 14.60 to 15.15 for larger weights.
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Austin
Minn
Chicago Produce Market Reports Mixed Packers and Dairy Prices
Chicago send reports show firm markets for cheese and butter with steady receipts. Poultry and eggs show mixed offerings. potatoes and onions supply light with varied stock quality and prices across regions including Idaho, Nebraska, and North Dakota.
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Chicago
Idahos
Market Ln RR
North Dakota
Bliss
Nebraska Bliss
Idaho Russert Burbanks
New York New Dressed Poultry Prices And Stocks
New York market reports show nominally strong dressed poultry demand with limited supply. Fowls and turkeys sell by weight bands from 12 to 78 pounds, with prices quoted across tiers, and live poultry grades listed. Receipts total 669,505 pounds with the market described as very firm under OPA ceilings, while creamery products and storage items also note price levels and inventories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
OPA
Wool Market Notes From Boston and Plymouth District
The report covers wool sale details from the week of April 5 to 30 including Pennsylvania middle county wools at 32 to 34 cents per pound for clear medium, 46 cents for medium, and 40 cents for fine. Pine staple Texes wools sold at 1.18 per 12-ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
S Dept. Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Middle County
PF O.B
Ciran
Roosevelt Signs Postal Pay Boost
President Roosevelt signed a bill on Friday boosting postal workers pay. The action comes as part of a broader effort to raise wages for federal employees and improve service efficiency nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington
Local Hog Prices Fall Ten Cents On Cedar Rapids Market
Prices on all hog grades dropped 10 cents on Friday in Cedar Rapids. Top butcher price $15.25, long haul no fill $15.35, packers $14.95. Calf market lists fancy selects 160-210 lbs at $14.50 and choice 150-210 lbs at $14.00 amid mixed quotes for other categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Saekos
Cedar Rapids Market Report Mixes Grains Hay Poultry Prices
Market notes list prices for oats wheat rye soybeans and barley with No 2 65c oats No 1 wheat 1 20 per bushel and hay straw values. Poultry prices include leghorn birds ducks geese and pullets with varied per unit and per dozen figures. Also shows wholesale fruits vegetables citrus and potatoes prices and hide prices for cured hides across grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Oatene CS
Rey
Texas
Grain futures fall on anti inflation order in nervous market
In Chicago prices for grain futures dropped sharply as the President's anti inflation drive restricted prices and wages. Corn held steady to down a fraction, oats declined a tenth to a cent, and rye slipped about one and a half cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago grain and forage price report summary
Chicago AP market brief lists cash wheat and corn with prices, noting No 2 yellow at 1.01, No 4 at 0.9869, oats and barley prices, and sample grade yellows at 1.53 per cwt. Timothy and clover hay values span 4.75 to 25.00, with alfalfa around 0.
Iowa Legislature weighs employer payroll rise and school funding
The Day in Iowa Legislature notes morning debate on a bill raising employment security fund contributions for employers with 100 percent plus payroll growth since 1940. Six large war-contract firms in Iowa would add about 900000 to the fund. Senate bill for 750000 yearly state aid to schools was killed, while a constitutional equalization amendment was not taken up. A 90 to 8 vote approved a resolution to continue studying school laws next session. Speaker Burma named reps William Tatum and John Knippling to the interim committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Senate
Burma
William Tatum
Logan
John Knippling
Elma
Willkie Receives Invitation to Visit Australia
New York AP report says Wendell L. Willkie has been invited to Australia and would be glad to go if he can be helpful and the U S government consents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wendell L. Willkie
Australia
United States
Stocks Tumble In Busy Trade
In New York, speculative liquidation hit financial markets after the president's anti inflation move. Stocks fell one to three points early with rapid turnover of 709000 shares, the busiest hour since 1940. Bids steadied by noon but volumes waned and the day closed near lows with transfers around 2300000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Friday Quotation List From Merchants National Bank
A compiled stock quotation page lists prices and percent changes for numerous companies and commodities. Notable entries include Allied Stores, Johns Manville, Kennecott Copper, American Can, Armour & Co, McKesson, Anaconda Copper, Proctor & Gamble, Caterpillar, Colgate Palmolive, Sears Roebuck, General Motors, U S Steel, and Westinghouse, with values ranging across rail, oil, and industrial groups. The page reflects market activity and closing figures from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kre
Ian Woolen
McKesson
Marshall Fid
Armour & Co
Martin
Atchison SF
Martag
Aulantic Rig
Coast
Murray Corp
Baldwin Loco
Nesh-Kely
Balto & Ohio
Sexnsdall
Bendix
Ayn Media Natl Dairy Piis Beth Steel
NY Central
I Boring
Nor Pac
Amn Gal & Hecla
J C
Pillsbury
Sotex
Tsbu
Cerro de Pasco
Proctor Gam Chrysler Motors
Simmons Co
Cal
Pac. R. R
le ‘ Crucible Steel
Curtiss Wr
Calif
Ind
Deere & Co
N. J
Tex Op Cb
Elec Autolite
Tex Gulf
Westhouse el
Hudson Mtrs
Tis Central
Swetee S
Mickelai
Chicago
Butter Bros
Cent
Swift
Chicago Corp
Edison
Walereen
Market Dip Mostly Steady After White House Inflation Statement
New York bond market edged down fractions to about two points in a moderate sell-off after a White House inflation statement. Scattered recoveries appeared from the day’s lows as offerings contracted and trading volume waned.
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New York
White House
Mail to Marines Must Have Complete Address
Red Cross urges Marines and Navy personnel overseas to contact their local chapter for proper addressing. Overseas mail often fails due to incomplete addresses, officials in Cedar Rapids said Friday. All mail outside the United States should use the proper fleet post office and include the complete organization designation.
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Marine Corps
Navy
Red Cross
Cedar Rapids
United States
Fleet
Art Goes to War To Help Sell Bonds
Washington based reports that art is mobilizing for the war bond drive with David Finley of the National Gallery of Art serving as general and chairman of a museum directors group for the Art for Bonds exhibition. The campaign is part of the 13 billion dollar second loan effort beginning next week, with 24 original paintings prepared for war bond posters.
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Washington
David Finley
National Gallery of Art
Treasury
Finley
National Committee of Museum Directors
Services Held At Mt Vernon For Dr Magee
Dr John B Magee president of Cornell College died Tuesday night in Excelsior Springs Missouri His son the Rev John B Magee Jr delivered the sermon Bishop J Ralph Magee a brother and Mt Vernon ministers assisted Cornell trustees were honorary pallbearers Body returned with Mrs Magee and another brother Carl Magee of Oklahoma City The body rested in state and college students served as honor guard A cremation committal followed the services
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MT. Vernon
King Memorial Chapel
John B. Magee
Cornell College
Excelsior Springs
Shortening Cut Forces Bakers to Limit Fancy Cakes
Washington officials testified that shortening allocations to bakers are cut 30 percent from last year affecting bread and reducing supply for fancy cakes and cookies. Bakers argued the March 29 order hits retail business as demand rises while Sen Capper noted rationing of other foods. Westing said supplemental allotments may reach 10 percent of last year for bread and similar low shortening to cereal products.
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Washington (Lp
J. Howard Westing
Office of Price Administration
Senate
OPA
Sen. Capper
R—Kan
Kansas
Westing
High Twelve Club Told About Planes
H Leo Damge Cedar Rapids Airways general manager spoke to the High Twelve club on Friday about airplane operation and training. He described pilot training life and schooling at the local airport and noted the government uses qualified men as instructors and for ground work.
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H. Leo Damge
Cedar Rapids Airways
High Twelve Club
Damge
Deaths Mrs Mary Holec 70 Cedar Rapids
Mrs Mary Holec 70 wife of Joseph Holec 1107 Seventh street SE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 7 45 am Friday after a short illness Born February 11 1873 she lived in Cedar Rapids all her life She was a member of Prokop Velky lodge No 7 Z C B J Surviving are her husband two sons a stepdaughter and five grandchildren Funeral services at Janeba funeral home 2 30 pm Sunday Rev Zdenek F Pauk Burial in Bohemian National cemetery Friends may call Saturday evening
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Mary Holec
Joseph Holec
Seventh Street
Cedar Rapids
Holec
Prokop Velky Lodge No. 7
Z.C.B.J
Joseph, Jr
Charles L. Holec
Leo Turner
Ann
Nancy
Milton
Eleanor Holec
Janeba
Zdenek F. Pauk
Bohemian National Cemetery
Mrs. Alberta Finch 76 Dies After Illness in Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Alberta Finch of Vin ton and former Cedar Rapids resident died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 11 15 a m Friday after a three weeks illness She was born in Traer and survived by her husband Fred W Finch and six children The body is at Beetty mortuary pending funeral arrangements.
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Alberta Finch
Vinton
Cedar Rapids
Death of Mike Abodeely in Lowell Mass
Mike Abodeely aged 40 died Thursday at his home in Lowell Massachusetts. He was the brother of Eli Abodeely and was survived by his wife two daughters three sons two sisters and two other brothers, all of Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Abodeely
Eli Abodeely
Fifth Avenue SE
Lowell
Mass
Death of Mrs. Lemar McFarland in Minneapolis
Word reached friends of the death of Mrs. Lemar McFarland of Minneapolis Minnesota. The deceased formerly lived in Cedar Rapids where her husband was a Rock Island railroad conductor. She is survived by her husband a son and a daughter. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemar McFarland
Minneapolis, Minn
McFarland
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island Railroad
Private services for Jerry J Jirinee
Private services for Jerry J Jirinee who died in a Cedar Rapids hospital will be held at Janeba funeral home at 2 30 p m Saturday with cremation to follow Friends may call at the chapel Friday evening and until 2 p m Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry J. Jirinee
Cedar Rapids
Janeba
Services for Mrs Men Dozda at Immaculate Conception Church
Funeral services for Mrs Joseph Men doza of 617 C avenue NE are set for 9 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church with burial in Mt Calvary cemetery. Rosary will be recited by Msgr. J. M. Molloy at 8:30 p.m. Friday at the residence. Friends may call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mendoza
C Avenue NE
Immaculate Conception Church
J. M. Molloy
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Msgr. Molloy
Young Woman Pleads Innocent in Grand Larceny Case
Viola Gallagher 19 of 609 Fourth Avenue SE was arraigned on a grand larceny charge Thursday in Judge J. E. Heiser’s court and entered an innocent plea Friday in Judge Heiserman’s court. Police say she stole a purse containing 46 dollars from Mrs. Floyd Whitcomb of 1306 Avenue NW. Gallagher is jailed in Linn County with bond set at 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Gallagher
Fourth Avenue
J. E. Heiserman
Phipps and Dubbert Estates Probate Actions and Suit
The will of William L. Phipps dated before his death March 29 is admitted to probate in district court with his wife Mary Larimer Phipps named executrix. Minnie Dubbert is named executrix for Rudolph A. Dubbert who died March 20. George R. Camp named administrator for Helen R. Camp who died December 3, 1942. W H Fenkether of Davenport trading as Illinois Iown Bearing Company sues J G Hupp administrator for William Forrest Hupp estate seeking 163.35 dollars plus interest for merchandise sold to Electric Motors Company at 217 First Street SW.
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William L. Phipps
Mary Larimer Phipps
Minnie Dubbert
Rudolph A. Dubbert
George R. Camp
Helen R. Camp
W. H. Fenkether
Davenport
Illinois-Iown Bearing Company
J. G. Hupp
William Forrest Hupp
Fenkether
Electric Motors Company
First Street
Hupps
Shoe Dealers Hear Inventory Rules in Cedar Rapids
Charles T. Downie of the Des Moines OPA explains inventory procedures to Cedar Rapids shoe dealers. An unofficial four‑dealer advisory panel will meet with Downie and the local board to study amendments and relay information to the trade. R. J. Clarey also attended, from the Des Moines district office.
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Charles T. Downie
Des Moines
OPA
Cedar Rapids
Downie
R. J. Clarey
Enlistment Report for Robert L. Allen Aged 17
City notes report 17 year old Robert L. Allen of route 2 Grinnell enlisted as seen by the Cedar Rapids navy recruiting station. Other briefs include hospitalization updates, a jewelry store theft, a sermon topic in Shueyville, and new Des Moines aviation cadet examination procedures.
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Robert L. Allen
Route 2
Grinnell
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Sioux City
Kaiser Shipyards to Hire 40000 Workers Nationwide
War production officials announced a joint Kaiser and War Manpower Commission drive to recruit 40,000 additional workers for Henry J. Kaiser’s Portland yards over four months. The plan targets areas with surplus labor to avoid raiding essential employers and will see WMC extend similar deals to other firms that request rush hiring.
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Washington
War Commission
Henry J. Kaiser
Portland
Ore
Kaiser
WMC
Nah
No Credit Rules for Linn County Gas Dealers
L. P. Boudreaux, Linn county war price and rationing board chairman, warned Linn county retail gasoline dealers they must follow federal credit restrictions. The regulation bans credit sales of gasoline to most consumers, with exceptions for approved commercial vehicles, boats used commercially, and U S government agencies and subdivisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Boudreaux
Linn County
Boudreaux
Lost and found ads in Cedar Rapids Gazette
Lost ration books and valuables advertised in the Gazette. Listings include a Ford truck wheel and a 00x17 tire between Marion and the Linn County area. Names and contact details provided for rewards and recovery offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocevers
Sint
Gazette
Robebir
Marion
Linn County
Don Marion
Richard Poiton
1St Ave
Pinder
Floyd
Local classifieds offer mixed items from watches to jobs
A jumble of small ads lists watches repairs, jewelers, furniture, and a wave of employment notices. Wording names May’s Tea Room, Vincent’s Jewelry, and Kresge, with several help wanted items for waitresses, dishwashers, and office supports.
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Ann
Gazette
Ber Gazette
May
Kozy Kozy
Cea aiaGas Res Ae
Oes
Saes Sane
Allan B. Kline to Speak at Optimists Club Luncheon
Allan B. Kline of Vinton and vice president of the Iowa Farm Bureau federation will address the Optimists club at a noon luncheon at the Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan B. Kline
Vinton
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Optimists Club
Roosevelt
Pack 17 to Meet at Buchanan School Tonight
Cub Pack 17 of Buchanan school will meet at the school tonight at 7 30. Awards will be made and graduation certificates given to Cubs entering Scouting in the next weeks. This is the last meeting of the year. Den mothers receive certificates for service over the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan School
Two Iowa Women Commissioned in WAAC Training
Fort Des Moines AP reports two Iowans Candace B. Arsers of Osage and Mary E. Pischke of Cedar Rapids received commissions in the Women Army Auxiliary Corps training center Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Des Moines
Electric Current Approximation in Bolt Light Observed
A historical report notes estimates of electric current in bolts of light. The snippet discusses measurement approaches and the difficulty of precise quantification, reflecting early scientific curiosity about atmospheric electricity.
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Chicago Livestock
Sioux City Livestock
TOWA
The
Associated Press
Pounds Mason C. Waterloo
Ottumwa
Plymouth
Wis
Leghorn Springs
Cash Wheat
Willkie
J & Pean
Jump
Merchants National Bank Gulldins
Guotations
Magee
Fred W. Finch
Jirinee Services
Mrs. Mendoza
Wills
Mary A. Stebbins
Fourth Avenue SE
St. Luke’s Hospital
Stewart Saylor
Second Avenue SE
St. Luke's Hospital
James R. Leverett
Iowa Real Estate Association
Victory Gardens
W. W. Roy
Sixteenth Street SE
Ernest Mounce
H. K. Schaeffer Jewelry
Kresge
Schaeffer
Wendell Henline
Shueyville
Joe Bartosh
Thornwood Drive
Vernon L. Shattuck Jones
Grace Episcopal Church
Seventeenth Street
Mercy Hospital
Vance
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Ad Department
Ewe
Probasco Jeweler
Palace Theater
Galehar Wittaam
I May
E. Sovern
Jack's Store
Greanend
Tyas Shell Service
34Th St
Lows
Richards
Richards Laboratory
Pen and Fencil
Vincent
L. A
2Nd St
Germazone
Pos
Joseph L. Danek
K. Schaefer
Kresge Dz
LIC Day Nursery Children’s Club
And
Ave. SE
St. SW
SANDS
Fales Clean
Griffith Feather Mattress Co
C.S.P
S. Hall
Skeet Davis and His Orchestra
Ag Danceland
Don Sievert
Sun Tues
Bon ‘Rober Berts
Gia
Temple
Dial
Orchestra
Brabort
Thews
Lee’s
Paul Arthur
Count Orchestra
Stanwood
Ares
Morris Fon
OV Heating CO
Charlie’s Law Service
14Th Ave
Haing
BUD Myers
Sparta
V. J
DeMarah
Matias
Jos. Hradek
Jt Junk
V. Borovec
Sra
Duncan Phyfe
Mecantily Bani Tone
Piha
Seeciad
Dal
Bia Ae
Cobb
Gen
Del
Seni
HELP
Repre
the Gazette
Waite
Bex
C CO
Ford
Montrose
Jazette
Lew Eaeee
Amana Parms
Ambulange Gaels
Epithe
Remem
Riverside Puel 1 Co
Ee Robb's
Mr. Carnay
Houseman
Country Cl Club
Park Ave
Foxhead
Union
WAMA
Twin Towers
Paramount Theater
Kline
WAAC
St NE
Lavogue Beauty Shop
Paris Academy OF Beauty
the Montrose Hurdle & Halter Inn
Ringtime Gayety
Maryellen Damas Entertainment
Fred Muller
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