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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1944

Page

4

Hog Market Opens Strong Across Midwest Livestock Markets

Hogs led gains with 10 to 15 cent higher prices in Chicago Des Moines Sioux City and Omaha with top 16.50 for sheep and varied gains in cattle and calves. Receipts ranged around 13 000 to 19 000 hogs and 6 000 to 13 000 cattle as buyers showed steady to strong demand across major livestock centers.

Chicago WPFA Sioux City IWFA Iowa Des Moines Iown Minnesota Omaha TOWA Mason C. Waterloo Ottumwa Austin

Cedar Rapids Grain and Market Prices Ledger

A Cedar Rapids market listing shows prices for grains, poultry, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and hides. Oats, corn, soybeans, hay, straw, and various eggs and poultry prices are included with wholesale fruit and vegetable crate prices and leather hides, horses, and kips listed with varying unit measures.

California Naval

Stock Market Edges Higher as Rails and Industrials Rally

New York reports an uneven stock market with rails and scattered industrials advancing while leaders struggle against light selling. Early gains faded, near closing quotations were uneven, and volume was about 600000 shares.

New York

Five-Cent Advance In Prime Butchers In Cedar Rapids Market

Prime cattle and hog quotes show a five-cent advance for prime hogs with top at 13.55 dollars, packers steady to 12.85 dollars. The report lists varied hog classes by weight, and cattle, calves, and lambs quotes with numerous firm levels from Adams Express to Union Carbide, reflecting a broad market snapshot published by J. E. Bennett & Co.

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Marion High School Pre Contest Concert at Lincoln Auditorium

Marion high school supervisors Rose Wilcox and Glenn Ly announce a pre contest concert Tuesday at 5 15 p.m. at the Lincoln auditorium featuring solo numbers and small groups. Pupils will represent Marion in the music contest Thursday at Monticello. Major O E Wente arrives on leave to join his wife and son visiting relatives before permanent assignment in San Antonio Texas.

Rose Wilcox Glenn L. Ly‘man Marion High School Lincoln Auditorium Marion Monticello Major O. E. Wente Michael Fred C. Newlins

Mixed local notices from hospital and club events in Iowa town

Numerous items describe local society happenings and requests in Cedar Rapids area. Cpl Morgan hospital patient in England with hand infection. Joyce Ellingson wedding to Norman Whitmore. miscel­laneous shower at Brockschink home Norway. visitors and guests at several homes. club meetings and church events. residents ill with measles. various lost and found ads and classifieds. military personnel on leave. Lions club dinner speaker H Clay Harshbarger from Iowa University. many social updates and small notices.

Joyce Ellingson Earl Ellingsons Norman Whitmore Calmar John Hoyt Harold Brockschink Chris Hoyt Chester Riley Brockschink Norway

Grains Hold Narrow Range In Quiet Chicago Trade

Grains traded in a narrow range on Monday in Chicago with wheat steady to slightly higher, July at 1.71 1/4, oats up 1/4, rye up 1/4, and May barley bid at 1.29 1/4. Cash grain prices also listed for malting and feeds with various seed values and rough quotes.

Chicago

New York Butter and Cheese Prices Amidst Two Day Receipts

Market update shows New York butter prices set by OPA for bulk cartons, with higher scores and premium marks affecting quotes. Cheese and eggs follow current wholesale trends, while Chicago reports firm poultry values. potato track prices list Idaho, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin varieties with mixed quality and seasonal adjustments.

New York OPA Chicago Idaho Wiscon Texas Bliss Triumphs US Suice

Mississippi River Stages and Rising Water Readings

Davenport and Portage areas report river stage rises of up to 0.7 feet with readings near 86 at Praire du Chien and McGregor. Observers note continued increases along the Mississippi River as flood conditions develop in the region.

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Plumber Ends Service Claims Tire Shortage Sparks Exit

John E. Ackerman a plumber and electrician from Gothenburg quits work due to rationing board and OPA tire allotment. He announces on the Gothenburg Times front page that he will not provide well work or refrigerator service and asks not to be contacted.

Millburn 1St Ave Goodyear 2Nd Ave Dial Walter Ehlers Insurance CO. Org Gazette North Platte, Neb John E. Ackerman Gothenburg Times OPA North Platte Gothenburg

Snowslide Buries Cars in Berthoud Pass Rescue Crews Sweep for Victims

Rescue workers dug for possible victims after a mountain snowslide swept across the highway in Berthoud Pass Colorado. Four cars were buried and another pushed off the road. Four women were extricated from two vehicles. one injured, another hurt in the off road slide. The slide followed heavy weekend snowfall up to eight feet deep in places.

Idaho Springs Colo Berthoud Pass

Package with one ton die block falls from truck in LA

Police in Los Angeles sought help Monday to locate a package that fell from a truck in downtown Los Angeles. The crate contained a one ton die block, prompting a public safety search.

EL Monte Calif Los Angeles

Wisconsin Cheese Prices and New York Bonds Report

Wisconsin cheese prices for the week of April 10 15 show Twins and cheddars at 23 percent. In New York Bond Review rails led the day with small gains as several corporate issues traded near prior levels. notable moves included Saint Louis divisions and Lehigh Valley issues advancing.

Wisconsin Plymouth Wis NEW York Bond Review New York Rails St. Lou Cleveland Union Terminal Georgia Alabama Consolidated Kentucky-Indiana Traction Lehigh Valley

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