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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1942
Page
2
Producers loaded a large number of salable hogs as prices dropped 10 to 15 cents in moderate trading. Hog sales peaked at 14.10 per cwt late day while most hogs sold 14 to 14.10. Cattle markets opened with gains of 19 to 15 cents on steers, with top beef at 17 and four year peak last week, while heifers held steady to firm and bulls gained 10 to 15 cents. Lamb bids stayed steady with Friday.
Receipts show hogs steady to 10 cents higher with top around 13.65. Cattle and lamb offerings mix with bulls and sows varied. calves strong and bulk sales noted. Prices per hundredweight range with good and choice sheep averaging above 12.50 and hogs near 13.50.
The market reports varied shifts with cows steady to higher and bulls up about six cents. Heavy sausage bulls traded near 10.65 while cutter cows hovered around 8.75 down. feeders and stock cattle held steady as buyers weighed heavier weights and price differentials.
In interior lows and inner Minnesota periods, figures show a shift in consumption and pricing. The document lists varied weights and prices from 160 to 480 units, with some items like 380 and 12.95 noted.
The saying highlights that insurance value matters more than premium. It emphasizes assessing coverage by its actual worth to the policyholder rather than mere cost. Understanding true value helps ensure adequate protection against loss.
Lamson Brothers and Company provide Chicago grain quotations with H R Mowrey listed as Cedar Rapids office manager at 503 Merchants National Bank building. Contact phone 2 3141 for details.
Hog prices ease slightly on the local market after all grades fall five cents. The long haul no-fill top sits at 13.85 dollars.
Wheat prices No. 1 96c No. 2 94c. Oats prices New white No. 2 See No. 3. Straw bailed at 16.00 and 919.00 for different lots. Poultry market notes include heavy ducks and geese. Market entries show varied grain and livestock prices in Cedar Rapids.
A fragments filled shopping note lists cheese and dressed hens among market items. Includes stray phrases on receipts, cows, and produce with unclear specifics but indicates farm goods and sale notes.
Fragmentary Chicago market report shows prices for mares hens and other fowl. Entry mentions 4c and 2ic costs with unclear totals and a numeric note 708 related to a car seat or seat sale. Michigan Green appears in a closing line with $258.
Washington AP reports the American Federation of Labor denounces a proposed bill as a conglom eration of vicious anti labor union tactics using anti trust laws and the 1934 anti racketeering act.
Prices were mixed as leaders added narrowly to Saturday gains amid cautious buying. The session stayed irregular with fractional gains and losses, industrials like United States Steel and Phelps Dodge edging higher while farm equipment shares softened and Caterpillar slipped. Rails moved from lower to higher, and investors watched a quiet market for signs of a technical rally.
Wall Street shows uneven trading as banks report varied results and investors weigh potential policy shifts. Analysts note cautious moves by merchants and financials amid fluctuating shares and market uncertainty.
City faces possible stoppage of water and sewer installations as council drafts specs for four major projects. City Attorney Don Hines awaits ruling while WPB general order bars sewer and water extensions. A protest against sewer work during wartime was also tabled for council consideration.
Advertising notice lists reduced rates for national want ads during April 19 to 26 with pricing by word line and duration. It specifies line counts, payment options, Cedar Rapids phone charging, and restrictions on numeric details and mailing ads.
Chicago reports grain futures easing from seasonal lows as wheat declines continue. Corn and oats show independent firmness amid steady cash market strength and light professional backing, while Winnipeg prices stay steady and soybeans fluctuate.
German authorities in Rouen order the execution of 30 French hostages for bombing a troop train killing Nazi soldiers. If those responsible are not handed over by April 23, eighty more hostages will be shot. Additionally 1 000 Communists Jews and sympathizers are deported to eastern Europe.
United States forces in Panama completed a large field maneuver aimed at repelling an invading force using tactics modeled on Japanese Pacific campaigns. Thousands of troops from the Panama mobile force with air corps and marine detachments fought in jungles and coastal fronts, facing night sea assaults, infiltrations, and rear attacks on the "blue" defenders.
New York AP report notes enemy submarines added 14 more declared victims last week. Navy tallies Atlantic losses to 141 since Pearl Harbor as Civil Air Patrol and regular air forces harry U boats and aid survivors. General Follett Bradley says civilian flyers deter attacks by forcing subs to crash dive.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt voiced opposition to abolishing the 40 hour week. While in Nashville for a Southern Conference talk she supported time and a half overtime pay but opposed double pay on Sundays.
Dr. Maurice Parmelee, economist on the Board of Economic Warfare, is reportedly ousted though he refused an interview or comment. The fragment notes a dismissal linked to his role, with no further detail provided.
Henry Walter withdrew a prior not guilty plea and pled guilty before Judge G. K. Thompson. He received a $300 fine plus court costs after arrest on January 17 when police reported erratic driving at about five miles per hour.
Frank Maresh of Marion pleads not guilty before Judge C Haas. Maresh was arrested by Marion police after a reported incident in Marion. He remains free after posting no bond.
Towers alleges Fowler seeks judgment for a stated amount. Towers asserts Fowler still kept the sons and cashes a check for 350 dollars as partial settlement. Fowler reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the settlement terms.
M. W. O Riesey files suit in district court to recover payment for legal services in a probate matter involving the estate of J. M. Weeks. The case involves Mr. and Mrs. E R Weeks and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Houston with G K Thompson named referee.
A local newspaper note invites readers to call a trained ad taker at the Dial 2-1121 line to craft and word their wanted ads. The service emphasizes expert wording to attract buyers or applicants.
A torn notice requests contact with the cashier for a reward regarding a lost item. It mentions a blue ather between 1st and 18th on Washington Ave and provides a phone number 6691. The garbled text references rummage sale and hats from a temple, with scattered names and dates.
The page lists events at Hayes Music Box and Danceland with acts like Joe Orchestra and the Jimmie Adams Band, plus various ads for employment, rooming, and services. Items note free Soldiers and Sailors days, dinners, and community reach with rental and grocery hints as well as nursery and shop postings.
Fragments show used cars and parts with brands such as Pontiac Buick DeSoto Ford and stories of tires heaters and spare parts. Addresses and partial phone style numbers appear alongside car values and condition notes noting good or fair condition with limited details.
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