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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1942
Page
13
Chicago AP notes Monday estimates show hogs 17 000 cattle 13 000 and calves 14 006. Cattle at peak and choice grades reached highest levels since 1937 in the latter part of the week signaling strong demand and steady pricing.
Livestock figures show nominal steadiness in receipts with cattle and calves posting gains. Choice to prime steers rise to top bids around 16.75 per cwt, fed heifers up, cows slightly lower, vealers inch higher with market activity improving despite earlier pressure.
The clipping shows lambs priced at $8.25 to $11.00, ewe prices around $6.25 to $7.75, and shearing costs listed at $11,000 with a rate of 11.56. Feeding lambs $10.90 to $11.25. medium native feeding lambs near $10.00. bred ewes at about $70,047.50.
AP report summarizes U S Department of Agriculture price ranges for cattle calves and cows with receipts around 150 to 106 and top quotes near 1430 in a fluctuating week. Medium to good stock and fat cattle rise slightly while other classes show little change.
Interior town and southern Minnesota report 24 hour plant concentration data ending 8 am. Figures show steady changes from prior year with detailed weights and price ranges for various weight classes.
OCR style ledger data shows prices and weights for meat cuts with multiple figures. Entries list pounds ranges, dollar values, and percentages, including 300 Ibs and various 13. to 14. price points. The text resembles a pricing table or inventory summary without full context.
Market notes show receipts and prices for dairy and produce with overall steady to firm demand. Butter and vegetables trade with varied scores and small gains, while unwashed and washed items post mixed per-pound quotes across regional supplies including Wisconsin Kentucky Michigan and Texas offerings.
New York prices for dressed poultry and live birds listed by firms. Dressed turkeys capons and fowls quoted with live broilers turkeys roosters and other poultry details. IOUs and market figures reflect current supply levels and price ranges for wholesale buyers in 1941.
Plymouth Wisconsin report notes a miscellaneous item listing with scattered terms including cheese and oars, suggesting a small classified or dealer entry with minimal readable detail. The fragment mentions government and twins 20cc and wechsel words, but lacks clear context or full names to expand.
Faint readable fragments show a local public notice with missing dates names and actions. The text suggests a partial sale or regulatory action but lacks concrete details or clear entities to identify.
H. R. Mowrey manages Cedar Rapids operations from the Merchants National Bank building as Lamson Brothers and company offer furnished offices and related services.
A fragmented classified item lists various goods including a pony and other livestock at half price. The readable notes mention heat, a warranty, and a general sale action with unclear names and dates.
Bond market activity in New York featured selective rail loans in demand ready for gains as several issues extended gains. Corporate issues were generally fractionally higher with examples including Bt Paul Sa Ohio stamped convertibles and Southern Railway 4s.
The page notes the sale of government bonds with yields around 2 percent and details 49 to 53 and 106 price ranges, indicating ongoing trading in 8S government securities amid market activity.
The body of 19 year old George Robert DeVore was recovered off the Newfoundland coast. Patrolman and Mrs Leonard E DeVore of Cedar Rapids have been notified and arrangements for funeral services will be held in Cedar Rapids.
The New York market opened with scarce bidding and major issues eased as war news from the Pacific dampened enthusiasm. Turnover was about 150,000 shares for two hours, the lightest in two weeks, with declines led by Dow components such as Douglas Aircraft and American Tobacco while United States Rubber Goodyear and General Electric showed mixed action.
Waves of RAF planes blasted the German occupied invasion coast of France in heavy night assaults on Saturday. British raiders dropped hundreds of tons of high explosives and incendiaries. damage and civilian casualties were reported.
Grain futures gain on wheat estimates with rye and oats rising modestly while soybeans rebound from early losses. Early selling liquidated, rye and oats show strength mid session as US markets firm. Winnipeg prices stay near steady.
Chicago cash market notes mixed grain prices with wheat at 86 cents sample, corn varying by grade from 80 to 84 cents, oats around 87 to 97 cents, and hog lard at 12.69 dollars per hundredweight with loose lard at 11.42 dollars and bellies at 16.60 dollars.
The Red Star described German efforts to resupply a beleaguered 16th Army as thaw slows airfields. It cited heavy losses with 149 transports destroyed in ten days and two to three bombers down daily. Soviet reports claimed local successes including rout of the 519th infantry near the central front and villages retaken in the Bryansk region.
About 125 members and guests attended a Dixie dance and Past Presidents night at Z C B J hall. The Jones Boys led by Dempsy Jones presented an entertainment program with Cecila stage impersonations and Edith Reed Atkinson as vocalist.
The Linn county board of supervisors announced that offices including the auditor recorder treasurer sheriff and attorney will close at 1 noon Monday and stay closed for the funeral of LR Fitzgerald deputy county treasurer who died Friday. Services will be at Yocum chapel in Marion at 2 p.m.
A judgment of 197 50 was entered against Marvin Doherty in the case noted. The order specifies payment to the plaintiff by the named party.
The hostess, Mrs. Harvey W. Gipp, and Mrs. Ivan served refreshments to Howard Martin as guests attended a social event.
Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beach and their children Kenny and Bonnie, Mrs. Lila Ives and
C. A. Wiedner connected with the sail conservation service will spend the weekend with his family at Harpers Ferry.
Howard M. Titus is recovering after sustaining a fractured rib last Sunday while performing chores. He is receiving medical care and is expected to make a full recovery.
Fred Skedin travels with Mr. Strane to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Mr. Strane is joined by his brother Art Strane of Kansas City who meets him there.
Local notes report W C T U activities in Cedar Rapids with Mrs Flora Mannville directing the institute and Mrs Clara Parks contributing materials. The county union raises 20 dollars for an ambulance fund as part of state efforts, with services at Prairie Chapel including sermons, Sunday school and Epworth League activities.
Miss Helen Oxley and Miss Mary Elizabeth Doyle travel to Louis to stay with Charles Oxley who is stationed at Jefferson Barracks. They will join Dr. B. F. Twitchell and his daughter Ruth for dinner at Belleville.
The first division of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society was entertained Friday at the home of Mrs. Charles Escott. Refreshments were served to 28 by Mrs. Wescott, Mrs. Merle Brundage and Miss Helen Wescott. Guests included Mrs. Warren Johnson, Mrs. F. E. Wilber and Mrs. Lafe Lindley.
Miss Phyllis Darby a college student director and Lieut Dick Reed of Farmingdale accompany Lieut Philip McKevitt to his parents home in Vinton Reed spent the weekend with his mother Mrs L N Martin and accompanied the body to Vinton for burial planning.
Mr and Mrs Harry C Van Wormer have spent the winter in Excelsior Missouri and this week are visiting the home of Mrs Van Wormers sister Mrs E L Kohl and Mr Kohl in the area.
In Sun Valley Idaho Dave Cooper a mine superintendent was killed in an accident. The report notes Cooper held the position of mine superintendent and died in the incident.
Lorraine Schmidt travels to Chicago on Friday to spend the weekend with friends, according to the readable notes.
Ina Dye Minor reports in the garden that potatoes missed last fall were found unfrozen and in good condition as she prepares for spring planting this week.
A local church notice lists schedules for multiple congregations. Marion area churches include Baptist, Catholic, Christian and Methodist with service times, Bible school, youth programs and midweek activities.
The Mary English review discusses On Long Tide by Martha Krey, highlighting its themes and critical perspective. It notes narrative focus on coastal life, with emphasis on mood and character development. The critique examines writing style and emotional resonance throughout the piece.
Canadian poet Jack George Scott paid tribute in verse titled A Tribute from Canada to Bataan heroes. The poem urges America to remember the fallen and praises their sacrifice as a beacon in a broken world.
Cubs and Scouts can do their part in the war program at home. Scout Executive James Manville and Dr. M. D. Marr spoke to Cub pack 17 at Buchanan school. They urged caring for personal belongings and creating a better home atmosphere while collecting paper and magazines. Eighteen bird houses were built, prizes awarded to groups of 9 year-olds, and officers and pins presented to several Cubs.
Fragment of a classified ad about women seeking work with unclear details and contact notes. The readable bits mention a phone and an address fragment, but most specifics are garbled.
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