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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1941
Page
4
Hogs advance 15 to 25 cents over prior averages as Friday estimates are reviewed. Market observers note ongoing demand and price support amid steady buying interest from packers and exporters. Analysts caution of potential volatility due to seasonal pork demand cycles and feed costs.
Grain quotations for Chicago are provided by Lamson Brothers and Company. H. R. Mowrey, manager, Cedar Rapids office at 503 Merchants National Bank building, contacts this service through phone 2-3141.
Wheat fluctuated as soybeans led gains with soybeans up 3 to 2 percent on the session. May Chicago prices showed modest moves while corn and oats held, with heavy cash demand noted for corn and a house with elevator connections selling as track receipts and on-arrival purchases were reported.
Receipts include 17,000 salable and 4,509 cattle plus 1,000 calves. Slaughter lambs and western fed ewes hold steady with prices around 11 to 16 dollars for various weights. Cattle demand remains uneven with steers and yearlings steady to weaker. bulls and cutters softer, while Iowa fed calves bring about 13.65 top.
Sioux City market notes show varied demand with beef cows steady to higher and stockers scarce. Calves 2500 head with calves weak to steady. slaughter yearlings slow but stable. beef steers and yearlings around 9 to 10.75 per 100 pounds, yearlings at 11.75 for 1 200 pounds. Feeder lambs offered with wool classes limited and slaughter ewes around 8.60 to 10.85, hogs not listed, sows and stags near 7.75 to 8.90.
A historical market update lists hog prices by weight range with cents per pound, noting higher values and structured figures such as 160-176 lbs at 8.15 and 180-240 lbs around 8.60 to 8.75. Cattle rates per ton or hundredweight are given with weight bands and prices, including 140-169 lbs at 7.15, 180-200 lbs near 8.68, and 400-600 lbs around 7.00 to 7.25, reflecting a broad livestock market snapshot.
Combined hoe receipts at 16 concentration yards and 10 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for 24 hours ending 8 a.m. Thursday totaled 19 500, down from 24 500 a year ago. Prices shown include various weight ranges from 240–270 to 400–450 pounds with values from about 7.20 to 8.90 per cwt and sow quotes noted as good and choice.
Fragmentary AP ledgers from Austin Minnesota show inconsistent animal weight bands and prices such as 1000 lbs at 6.70 per unit and 150-160 lbs at 7.10, with other ranges 270-200 lbs at 87.90 and 230-260 lbs totaling unclear sums.
U S Dept of Agriculture table shows receipts 2 209 cattle 3 active uneven gains 25 to 40 cents per hundredweight across most categories. Slaughter steers rise, heifers steady to weak. cows and bulls stronger. Vealers steady to higher, calves salable about 100 with total receipts around 200. Fat lambs slow with weak undertone. wooled lambs and ewes vary, bred ewes near 99 lb averages. Mixed native stock prices range with steers around 10 40 and medium to good grades up to 11 50 per hundredweight.
Market notes indicate light bids on cows and heifers with some steers selling near 9 to 10 dollars for good medium weights. Prices for common cattle run from about 6 to 7.5 dollars with canners and cutters around 5.25. Stockers and feeders stay unchanged as traders mark time. FC Cay Minn. (UP) report notes an opening trace of slaughter activity.
The market lists hogs and cattle with prices from $8.75 to $11.00 for steers and heifers, vealers above $11, and cows around $5.75 to $7.00. Lambs and mutton offerings show prices from $8 to $10.75 for light wool lambs and up to $7 for ewes, with overall supply larger than demand and steady slaughter activity noted.
Wheat prices and assorted market listings appear with fragment notes on produce including grapefruit at 2.40, celery 3.68, onions 2.90, onion sets 1.85, cabbage 3.75, and hides market referenced, reflecting a crowded but unreadable OCR page segment from Cedar Rapids markets. The chaotic text shows various grain, fruit, and vegetable prices alongside incomplete product codes and unit prices.
Wisconsin quotes list dairy prices for the week of April seven to twelve. Cheeses named include cheddar and other varieties with percentages and unit mentions. The fragment notes a farmers board and multiple dairy terms in a period newspaper style.
The market summary notes solid demand with sales for fine and half blood grades steady versus prior sales. Ure department reports sales at around 1.92 for some lots, with mixed grades and bright fleeces moving to eastern users. Australian and Can Scots origins appear in fair quantities with delivered grease prices around 45 cents.
Des Moines AP report says First Lieut Clyde E Herring 25 youngest son of Senator Clyde L Herring D has orders to report for active army duty at Camp Claiborne Louisiana He serves as a reserve officer.
New York AP reports thin trading on Thursday as efforts to lift the list faltered. Bright spots included U S Steel General Motors Westinghouse Sears and Westinghouse among the gainers, while Bethlehem Steel Douglas Aircraft Consolidated Edison Chrysler and American Smelting lagged.
A dense list of stock quotations from Adams Express to Zenith Prods, featuring percentage changes for companies such as Allied Chemical, Amn Tel & Tel, Armour & Co, Coca Cola, Procter & Gamble, Western Union, and Woolworth. The column includes numerous tickers, percent shifts, and cross references across industries like aviation, oil, chemicals, telecoms, and consumer goods, reflecting a busy market page.
New York bond markets closed with Treasury 3s at 111.90 and Federal Farm Mortgage 3s trading around 102.10 reflecting quiet session. The day featured light activity as investors awaited further guidance on interest rates and economic data.
Market brief notes the Dow Jones averages with figures showing slight declines. Bonds and utility indices are listed, indicating mixed performance across sectors.
Unconfirmed reports circulated on Thursday that troops on the Bessarabian frontier facing Russia had been put in a special state of alert. It was assumed the forces involved were German.
Report shows mixed Chicago board pricing with No 1 red and No 3 white oats and white heavy barley quotes. Beef and lard markets appear steady with lard at about 7.84 per term and bellies near 12.00, while malting barley and malt prices show nominal ranges.
The AGO Produce market reports mixed receipts and price firmer trends across poultry eggs cheese and potatoes. Poultry shows old toms 13c and hens 22c with high volumes. eggs ease yet firsts around 71 72c. cheese Twins 17 and longhorns 177 418c. potatoes steady to firm with Burbanks 1.60 1.65 and Wisconsin Chippewas 1.10. overall market activity includes 25 541 ac shipments and river valley cobblers 90c.
AP New York notes steady mixed egg colors with extra fancy and storage packed firsts priced around 22 to 23 cents. Current receipts show firmer demand with average checks about 849.534 and premiums near 923 score, while 92 score cash remains around 32 cents.
The building department reported March activity shows 12 new homes totaling 77 500 and 23 new dwellings totaling 98 700 in value for 1940, while total building for March rose to 157 121 versus 141 387 in 1940. Remodeling added 85 dwellings for 26 520, with three new commercial projects at 38 000 and three remodels at 5 005. Garage work included 11 new garages at 1 920 and three remodeled, plus a shed, filling station, tourist cabins, and a foundation. Overall fees reached 983 60.
A Pennsylvania Railroad South Wind passenger train derailed about 25 miles east of Valdosta Georgia injuring roughly 20 passengers with several in severe condition. The Chicago to Miami service ran on Atlantic Coast Line rights of way and no fatalities were reported after a car-by-car search.
Grant F Anderson of First Baptist led Scripture and prayer as a quartet performed. Dr Magee described Jesus as understood by various disciples and urged each person to seek God beyond rational limits, emphasizing repentance and forgiveness as paths to Jesus. The final Holy Week service will be Friday at the State theater with Dr Magee speaking on A God Who Laughs at Death.
Rev Elton D Wells, district superintendent, told Lions Club members at the Roosevelt hotel that Holy Week is the most significant in Christian faith as Jesus spoke most of his teachings in the last week of life. He recalled Tuesday teaching, Wednesday silence, and Thursday’s Judas betrayal, with Friday marking the betrayal. He warned of world danger, noting Napoleon’s rise and Hitler, and urged four Christian lessons for Holy Week 1941: divine power leads to ruin, gods grind slowly and finely, bees fertilize from stolen honey, and when darkest, stars appear.
Finance Commissioner Burgus was authorized to attend an officers’ convention in Louisville in May 1922. Renewal of permits granted to R.E. Wood and Mrs. Gary. Cedar View Country Club permit renewal. A private property drainage ditch opening petition referred to the city engineer. Public works to buy a cutback for street work. Ambulance Service March report shows receipts of 482.07 and 45.15 with certain disbursements and invalid receipts.
Dr H M Gage will speak at Patmos Commandery Easter service Sunday in Marion with offertory by Center Point clarinet quartet and selections by local and visiting commanderies. The service includes the Lord is Risen Today creed led by clergy, with a dinner to follow at the Masonic temple. Born in Marion February 14, 1879, he spent his life here, a Marion High School graduate, longtime Iowa Electric Power employee, and former Milwaukee brakeman. He is survived by three sisters and friends may call at the chapel.
Mrs. Harry Ford hosted the W S A club on a Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Marion Klingler leading a Good Friday lesson from St Matthew chapter 27. A surprise program followed featuring Lulu B Secrist on her southern trip, vocal solos by Carver with Frank Strother on piano, Cub Scout den No 3 musicians and Mrs A R Lyons, an Easter poem by Loretta Klingler, and Marilyn Johnson Barbara Hayes vocal numbers with Mrs Strother. Guests included Lena Whiting and her son David of Cedar Rapids and Miss Eleanor Ford of Marion. Refreshments reflecting the Easter season were served by Mrs. Ford assisted by Mrs. Clara Tilton Mrs. Klingler and Miss Eleanor Ford.
Milton Albright 55 dies at the Hot Springs Veterans Hospital after a year there and WWI service. Funeral set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Heege's Funeral Home Independence with burial arrangements in the family grave. He is survived by his wife Ethel Schweitzer and siblings Aaron Albright, Mrs. Alice Wray, Mrs. Maggie Weise, Anna Hardy, Evie Pooley, and J M Albright. He was born in North Liberty and was connected to Marion and Iowa City communities.
A 14-year-old orange Persian cat named Cherie is missing. A reward is offered for information leading to the return. Call the provided phone number 206 for tips.
Cub Scout Pack No 58 hosts a kite contest Sunday at 2 30 p m in Granger s pasture with prizes for largest smallest most artistic most unusual and for home made kites that fly.
Members of the Friendly Dozen Sewing circle entertained Wednesday at a picnic dinner at the home of Mrs. Howard Glass in observance of Mrs. Glass's birthday. Bunce was played at three tables with Mrs. Willard McCune winning high, Mrs. Dallas Carsner second, and Mrs. Howard Caldwell low. Mrs. Carsner and Mrs. M. J. Nichol were guests.
Mr and Mrs Archie E Milner are confined to their home by illness. The brief item notes their condition without detailing cause or prognosis.
Trojan Lodge No. 548 A F and A M will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic temple for a regular session and planned rituals.
In Des Moines the Iowa senate approved then removed a $10 bonus for 10 pages amid the omnibus appropriations debate. Senate leaders feared the extra pay could jeopardize passage in the house and disrupt adjournment at 5 pm. Pages reacted with mock menace and pledged to strike, while honoring Sen. Howard Baldwin as the most handsome man in the senate.
Advertisement offers a furnished apartment with a refrigerator at 360 11th Street. The short notice emphasizes available amenities in a simple rental listing.
Mr and Mrs Dayton Lininger and Mrs Alice Lininger traveled to North Liberty on Thursday to attend the funeral of Charles Lininger, the uncle of Mr Lininger.
All guardians are summoned to gather Friday at 3 p.m. in the auditorium of the public building for a scheduled Camp Fire meeting.
Easter lilies, assorted potted plants and cut flowers advertised with contact phone 770.
Mrs Gerald Thomas and her daughter Mary Lou traveled to Davenport on Thursday for the Mozart district contest where Mary Lou was scheduled to perform two piano solos.
Mrs George Gillmore was called to Ottos on Thursday by the serious illness of her son-in-law Leonard Holden.
Mrs Hutton underwent an operation Tuesday at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids and is reported to be in satisfactory recovery. Mrs Vernon Boldt is mentioned in connection with the update.
John Stimpson Jr 46 died in a local hospital. A service was held at the Congregational church at 2 p m Saturday with burial in a local cemetery. He is survived by his parents two brothers Thomas B of Anamosa and George of Cedar Rapids a sister Mrs Gladys Bader of Chicago and was a World War veteran member of the Congregational church.
Emil J. Luckritz, 23, of Clinton, died Thursday morning, the fourth victim of a head-on crash on Route 30 two miles east of DeWitt. Other victims were Alice Schatz and Anthony Geltz, Clinton, with Geltz reported improving at a hospital.
Official observer A R Menary reports the War Rapids Gas company supplied heat at an average of 1040 Btu per unit in tests. The minimum requirement is 1, clearly indicating tests measured energy output against standards.
At Lakehurst N J a non rigid naval training blimp L-2 crashed from about 70 feet into a swamp during takeoff. Its ground ropes tangled in a fence. four crew members escaped unharmed.
George H. Martin, seven-year Shell Rock superintendent, is named LaPorte City schools chief at a 2150 dollar annual salary. Born in Shenandoah, he graduated from Coe College in 1 and earned a master’s from the University of Iowa in 1937, with teaching stints at Adair and Ona.
A notice from Iowa City guests of Mrs. Hutton and her children promote Easter cards priced 2 for 5 cents and up and candy priced from 1 cent and up. Pound boxes offered at 29, 39, and 56 cents. Advertisement for Owen’s Cut Rate Drugs.
An advertisement notes Easter candies, filled baskets, egg coloring, and toys at Storms. The brief mentions a sale atmosphere with seasonal offerings and gift items for Easter shoppers.
City officials in Marion announce an imminent dog seizure program targeting all unlicensed dogs. Dogs without current licenses will be gathered by authorities and disposed of as part of public safety measures. Local residents are urged to license pets promptly to avoid confiscation.
The Marion theater advertises Judy Garland starring in Little Nellie Kelly with Dick Powell in I Want a Divorce. Two film offerings headline the bill, signaling a varied night of cinema and performance for local patrons.
Mrs Edith E Sheetz of Cedar Rapids visited the Child Study club hosted at Mrs B W Schenken home. Sheetz displayed over 100 dolls from antique to modern and spoke on doll origins. Mrs Henry N Miller to entertain April 23. Refreshments served to 16 for Easter season.
Advertisement notes free coffee served at Coast to Coast on Saturday for the store's third anniversary.
Mrs Frank O Loahy of Ottume wa is visiting her sisters Mrs W N Foster and Mrs John Newman for a short stay.
Mrs. 8 E Busby of 761 Eighth street, who has been seriously ill, is reported improving, according to a brief health bulletin.
The Marion post office will close Friday at 12 p m for a brief period. Public service resumes after the temporary shutdown with staffing adjusted to meet essential operations.
Patmos Commandery No 27 K T is invited to a Friday dinner at 6 30 p m hosted by Apole to Commandery No 26 K T in Ceo dar Rapids. The event honors grand officers of the grand war period with no work planned.
Mr and Mrs James C Curtin settle a street construction matter with F F Blackford and expect to occupy the property by the latter part of the season. The imperfect text implies a completed settlement and anticipated move.
All Masons are asked to meet at 3 p.m. Friday in the Masonic temple to attend the funeral of Herbert V. Carver.
Mr and Mrs Charles Hibner of Milwaukee will arrive here Saturday to spend Easter with Mr Hibners mother Mrs George M Hibner.
Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Stitzel will travel to Clinton Sunday for a dinner honoring the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Dr. Stitzel’s parents Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Stitzel. The elder Mrs. Stitzel will also observe her birthday Sunday.
Members of Robert Mitchell W R C No 126 gathered Wednesday at Memorial hall for a picnic dinner. The group observed Grand Army day with a cake baked by president Mrs Floyd Slauson and decorated with miniature flags. The program included piano by Mrs L C Are, a Grand Army article by Mrs Margaret Leming, vocal solos by Mrs Kathleen Cruise, and a letter from 1863 about Robert Mitchell’s death read from Chattanooga Tennessee. The afternoon featured sewing for the Red Cross with twenty four members present.
Mrs. Robert Elkin hosted the Four C club Tuesday afternoon with guests Mrs. Miles Sutera of Robins and Mrs. Fred McShane of Marion. Members sewed for the Red Cross and 18 attended. Refreshments followed and Mrs. Ralph Beckner will host the next meeting.
Fossil remains of an aardvark were discovered in Wyoming, providing new evidence about prehistoric fauna in the region. Researchers note the find could shed light on early species distribution and environmental conditions of the area.
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