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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1941
Page
3
Friday livestock receipts show cattle 1,000 and hogs 7,000. Hogs drop 15 to 25 cents with lambs steady to strong, yearling steers steady. Bid prices around 6.50 to 6.80 for hogs, sows offered at varying cuts, light slaughter lambs and sheep market described as light with steady tone. Market details furnished by Lamson Brothers with Cedar Rapids contact.
Grain futures stall in the final hour with demand weakness the main drag. Soybeans slip after early gains while May contracts hold near prior close. corn, wheat show small moves as traders digest government price cuts and shippers’ trade.
From Elkader and St Olaf, thirty conservationists travel to Manchester for the eighth annual fish fry. Elkader hosts its own catfish dinner May 8 with a Manchester group expected to attend.
U S Dept of Agriculture hogs on sale with receipts 15 000, total 21 900. mixed change with 180-240 lb hogs at 98.60 to 92.80, others 7.50 to 8.75 per cwt. Lambs uneven and steady to 11.20. westerns scarce, natives down to 7.25. Calves and steers show limited outlets, weighty steers lower late Wednesday, bulls steady, cutters up to 7.00, heavy sausage offerings to 8.75, stock cattle slow.
Receipts total 7 000 with 5 700 hogs and 108 head of lambs. Hogs mostly hold firm to 25 cents lower on strict good to choice weights over 1000 pounds. Steers and heifers show limited demand with top steer prices near 9.35 to 10.25 for good cattle. Lambs slow with best woolled and choice bids around 10.25 to 10.70. Canners and shorts down to 6.00.
Receipts of cattle and sheep noted with prices for slaughter steers, yearlings and stockers. demand slow to weak for cattle, stockers scarce. feeder calves around 8.50 to 9.00 with later asks up to 12.75 for prime cattle. Lamb prices steady at around 10.50 to 10.75 with good offerings near 10.35 to 10.75 for young fed lambs.
A garbled OCR fragment lists weights and dollar amounts such as 330 300 and 800 600 lbs with prices around 7.0 to 7.6 dollars. The text appears to mix quantities and costs without clear context or full sentences.
Des Moines market report shows combined hog receipts at 16 concentration yards and 10 packing plants for the 24 period ended Thursday. Listings indicate moderate activity with varied weights and prices from 140 pounds to 450 pounds and prices ranging from about 7.25 to 8.75 per hundredweight.
Minnesota markets list barrows and gilts with prices 8027.10 and herbs at 7.25 dollars, reflecting small commodity trading activity.
At St Paul Minnesota market activity remains light with early rounds slow for slaughter steers and heifers. Prices show a weak undertone with most cattle selling 25 cents lower than Wednesday while medium to good slaughter steers fetch 8.78 to 10.00 with a few top head at 12.38 for choice. Bulls steady to 47.00, stockers 7.30 to 9.00, cows mostly 10.00 to 11.50. Hog receipts about 8,000 with total near 9,000.
Hogs: receipts 199 235 head with steady to near steady values. Sows mostly 7.25 to 7.40 with occasional 7.85. 450 to 550 lb hogs 7.25 to 7.40. Cattle: receipts 275, slow but fully normal demand. Slaughter steers and heifers slightly lower. good fed steers 9.25 to 10.00. yearlings 8.75. cows weak 7.50 to 8.75. cutters 5.75 to 6.50. bulls scarce. Vealers steady top 13.00. heavies 10.50 to 12.50. Sheep: receipts 5 head. few sheep or lambs at sale. best springers around 12.00. well finished 85-95 s 10.78 quotable.
The report shows mixed hog and sheep prices with hogs down about a dime on the local market. Prices cited include 11.00 and 8.50 to 10.50 per hundredweight for various grades, with weights around 78 to 90 pounds for bucks and similar consignments.
Cedar Rapids miscellaneous market notes list grain prices for wheat No 1 80c No 2 83c oats White No 2 35 4c No 3 See text soybeans New No 2 1.04 and poultry market figures with roosters and spring chickens priced. Hides and horse value listed with No 1 No 2 hides and a horse valued at 5 090 dollars.
Market notes show poultry receipts at 35 trucks with steady to firm demand. Prices list White Rock broilers 22 to 23 cents under 4 pounds, Leghorn under 2 pounds 20 cents, and various duck and other fowl values. Potatoes amid heavy Minnesota and North Oak Red River shipments steady to higher with Early Ontario 80 to 90 cents and Bliss Triumphs around 60 to 90 cents.
Commodities report shows mixed egg colors and varied butter prices in New York. Prices listed include current receipts and weekly tests, with notes on grade categories and trading activity.
Storage standards for butter are outlined with figures 34.68 and 34.70. Refrigerator standards address safe handling temperatures and placement to ensure product quality and compliance with noted guidelines.
New York trading shows a mild stock market rally as rails and scattered industrials lift listings after early steel declines unsettled values. Initial losses narrowed mid session with modest gains seen, though steels and motors fell again late. Pennsylvania, American Telephone, Sears Roebuck, and Johns-Manville were among better performers while U S Steel, Bethlehem, General Motors, American Can, United Aircraft, DuPont and Westinghouse lagged.
The bulletin notes wool trading activity picking up in Boston with prices and demand described as improving. Details are limited due to the fragmentary source, but the report indicates stronger buyer interest and steady to higher bid levels in the market.
Chicago AP reports mixed cash grain prices with wheat and barley quotes by grade and quality including No. 3 mixed at 68 percent, No. 2 low grade at 56, and No. 1 mixed pale. barley around 46 to 58 cents nominal. lard market cited at 88.95 per tierce and 12.90 for loose wholesale.
Market notes indicate activity in Missouri and Texas issues with Sept and first four percent bonds trading among several varied yields. President Geena comments on earnings while other issues rise modestly. central four percents and German obligations show demand as Treasuries remain in demand and over the counter trades vary.
A partial OCR capture shows fragmented numbers for stocks including Industrials, Railroads, and Utilities. The text includes figures like 980.500 and 33,5008 with unclear context and multiple stray characters, indicating a damaged financial page segment.
Mrs. Carl Cherry elected to lead Marion Township P T A with Lloyd Klopp as treasurer. A program by pupils from Marion, Hazel Ridge, and Picayune schools featured music, poems, a radio quiz, and a Prof. Iverson talk on milk by products and casein wool.
The Women’s Association of the Congregational church hosted a birthday luncheon at the church on Wednesday. Hostesses were Mrs. K W Kendall, Mrs. C R Biddiek, Mrs. Charles Engel, Mrs. James Curtin, Mrs. H W Wiggins and Miss J ine Wiggins. Mary Lou Thomas, with a superior rating from April 10, performed piano pieces Arioso and Etude Comique. Dr. Raymond Swisher and Mary Lou Thomas attended as guests.
A Secrist family dinner at 1096 Eleventh Street marked their sixty second wedding anniversary. Twenty six relatives attended including out of town guests Mr. and Mrs. J. Ray ets of Atkins Mrs. Carl O. Secrist of Franklin Park Illinois and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Secrist of Springville.
A court of honor will be held Friday at 7 30 p m in the public library auditorium for all Boy Scouts of the Linn district.
Co. E. Batchelder has been brought to his home at 690 Fifth Avenue from Cedar Rapids, reflecting a return of service personnel.
Jo Ann Failor stays with D. F. Sullivan in Perry during Easter vacation. Edward Failor visits his grandmother Mrs. Anna Rhode in Mapleton.
C A Garrison went to Chicago on Thursday for business matters.
Mrs. T. L. Bosacker and her children Jean Billie and Bobbie have gone to Minneapolis to visit relatives.
Trojan Lodge No. 548 A F and A M will meet Friday at 7 p.m. Supper is served at 6 p.m. Past masters of the lodge will perform degree work in the evening.
Mrs. A. A. Schenken is brought to her home at 1901 Eighteenth Street from a Cedar Rapids hospital after treatment.
The Tuckabache club will meet for a one o'clock luncheon Friday at the home of Mrs. F Fck ford, 970 Eighth Street.
Pemm states Mrs A is absent. Lockers will be open at the usual hours. Mrs M W Courtney Miss Mae Lake and Miss Madelile Oxley will be in charge of the room.
Lyman Hough travels to Grimes to visit his daughter Mrs. Fred Wright and her family. Bob Wilber remains at home with a throat infection.
Mrs Margaret Clark of Center Point spent ten days visiting her son George Clark and relatives here before returning to her home.
Belle Plaine announces a co sponsored kite contest on Saturday April 26 entries accepted until 8 p m April 23 open to boys and girls with separate divisions for grade school and high school in the city park also eligible from nearby towns. Benton county American Legion Auxiliary meeting in Norway high school April 24 registration 9 30 to 10 a m luncheon at noon session begins 1 15 p m with musical program and talks by state and national officers. Dwight Metz 74 funeral services held in Aurora Methodist church burial in Madison cemetery born in a log cabin near Edgewood he lost speech and hearing at age four educated at Council Bluffs school for the deaf lived in Aurora since manhood survived by wife and others.
The Marion board of education appoints Miss Alice Jones of I NL to teach the second grade in the Latin building. Miss Jones is a student of the University of Iowa and has pursued post graduate work there this past year. Rudolph Harris is confirmed as janitor of the Lincoln building succeeding A Milner who resigned.
Correction note says Mrs LeRoy Sayer is a patient at Mercy hospital rather than St Luke's as reported in Wednesday’s paper. The name appears in listings of hospital admissions with updated affiliation.
Kene dall's Hardware promotes improved heating with the Green Colonial Furnace and Gehl Stoker and offers pay later terms for installation.
Mrs C G Greier of Freeport Tl is visiting at the home of her sister Mrs A F Chesley who is recovering from an illness.
An advertisement for Walko tablets promotes use for baby chicks turkeys ducks and geese at Owen's Cut Rate Drug. The notice highlights poultry health aids and targets farmers and hobbyists shopping for chick care products.
In Dubuque on Thursday Mrs. E. A. Lagerquist and daughter Helen, Mrs. Letha Fowler and daughter Bonnie, Mrs. Wendell Bills, and Mrs. Dora Ellis traveled to attend the Baptist Women s Mid Eastern Missionary rally.
Mrs Marion Brotemarkle travels to Greeley with her sons Jack and Jerry to visit her parents, following a family trip.
Charles Trask of Cedar Rapids, a car foreman for the Milwaukee railroad, has purchased the J. Ray Roberts residence at 1050 Eighth Street and plans to rent it out for the time being.
Katherine Kehoe travels to Hopkinton for a three week vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. William T. Kehoe.
Mr and Mrs O R Martin of 545 Thirty first street motor to the Drexler place south of Marion for an outing or visit.
Marion stars Victory with Fredric March and Betty Field while George Brent appears in Honeymoon For Three with Ann Dvorak. Premium ads promote these titles alongside a George Brent feature.
Mr and Mrs Walter Siche have purchased the George Zier residence located at 490 Twentieth Street in a private sale. The transaction confirms their purchase of the property and transfers ownership to the Siche couple.
Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Kline and daughter Ruth of Laurel return home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Kline, the couple’s parents, earlier guests at their Laurel residence.
Mrs Maude Secrist departed Thursday for her home in Franklin Park Illinois following a two month visit with relatives and friends here.
L F Carver, who has been away from work for several weeks, is improving at his home on 1992 Third Street.
The Homebuilders class of the Methodist church invites members to a 6 30 p m pot luck supper and meeting in the church dining room with a patriotic program to follow.
Mrs Le Roy Cooper had an appendectomy Tuesday evening at Mercy hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Mrs Myrtle Snyder was transported to St Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday for medical treatment.
Arthur Foreman and Mrs. Foreman return to their home at 545 Thirty first street from Hampton. They wed earlier at Hampton on March 24 with Annie Recter prior to marriage. Mrs. Foreman is a cousin of Mrs. Frank Zuhlke.
Marion plans a league meet tonight at 8 in the city hall. Organizers invite members and teams to attend, with competition expected to feature local clubs and officials.
Mrs. C. R. Oxley, confined at home for five weeks with a sprained ankle, is now recovering and able to walk about the house.
Mrs. Frank J. Cleveland was summoned to Mount Vernon Wednesday evening due to the illness of her brother-in-law, Al Meakins.
The Fortnightly club hosted the winners for a Wednesday dinner at Michel tea room. Twelve covers were set and games followed at Mrs. Elmer Neff’s home with Mrs. Walter Hall taking high score. Mrs. Barngrover and Mrs. A L Barngrover attended as guests and a door prize was awarded.
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