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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1948
Page
17
Chicago hogs push to a new peak at 31.50 while cattle slip up to 50 cents. Sheep remain steady as USDA reports mixed gains and lively demand. Receipts top 1,000 head with spring lambs steady and a rebound in calf values discussed amid volatile market conditions.
Somber cattle and hog prices shift with variable demand. Receipts near 4,000 head on cattle and hog runs show mixed yearlings and steer weights with cows and calves accounting for fluctuating values, while hogs move higher on lighter loads and heavier weight classes show modest gains.
Iowa livestock report shows hog prices up to 2 higher with prime butchers at $29.50 and packers $24.25. mixed loads from 200 to 660 pounds across Cedar Rapids markets. Cattle trends listed with steer and heifer ranges and related weights, plus notes on hogs, sows, and yearling prices and Mississippi River stages.
An upward trend in the stock market slowly gained momentum in New York as light demand supported modest gains. Leading issues rose fractions to under three points, with rails oils and steels among the favored sectors. Trading remained sluggish and total volume was about 800000 shares.
OCR reads as a disrupted price list from New York trade noting 18 trucks and various poultry items 38c to 83c per unit, Leghorn hens 32c, mixed browns and whites, receipts 361,852 and 18,37 perhaps pounds or units. Mentions Whalegate and retail prices per pound with mixed quality signals and market activity.
James D. Smith, 14 year old Sioux City youth, suffered severe burns in a July 27 truck crash east of Cedar Rapids. Officials at Mercy hospital said he is in fairly good condition and showing steady improvement after being burned over about 50 percent of his body when the truck cab caught fire following a collision on highway 30.
CHICAGO AP Corn fell to a seasonal low as a record private crop forecast weighed on prices. Rain across the Midwest offered little support for the yellow grain. Wheat and oats turned firmer early but reversed as corn weakened, with corn December futures near 1 3/4 lower and soybeans mixed.
The clipping shows commodity quotes for wheat corn oats and barley with multiple No 1 No 2 No 3 and No 4 grades. Prices are given in dollars per bushel for different wheat categories and corn notations, plus rye and barley mentions.
Salable receipts 4000 calves and 1000 sheep. Calves steady to 25 cents higher for many weights with Nebraska fed steers topping at 839.00 and 974 lb weights at 838.00. Steers 3650 to 3650 for good to choice. Slaughter lambs opening sales 50 cents lower with good and choice natives around 28.00.
Mrs. Charlies Strasser of 510 Third Avenue SW told police Tuesday night her husband misplaced a billfold containing 100 dollars. He realized the loss after preparing to pay a dinner check at the Legion Town club shortly after 8 p m.
Decorah papers the Public Opinion and the Journal announce they will switch to semi weekly publication starting next week. The Public Opinion will publish Monday and Thursday, while the Journal will publish Tuesday and Friday. The existing schedules are Wednesday for the Public Opinion and Thursday for the Journal.
City Cab promotes courteous service with dial 6161. A Bethel A M E church chicken and fish fry serves noon to 7 pm. Mrs. Lee Osborn at Mercy Hospital recovering after major operation. Shupp named instructor at advanced fire control school in Anacostia, D C after navy service since 1937.
Lopsided scores dominated non-league softball in Allamakee county with Waukon Newspapers defeating Lansing 16 to 8 at Lansing. Anderson's beat Waukon Lumber 14 to 8, and Theis Clothing upset Sweeney's Oilers 21 to 5 at Waukon.
Obituary notices list Mrs. J F Beach burial at Cedar Memorial park with services at Yocom chapel led by Rev James P Gable. The daughter of Dr. and Mrs Marvin E Rathje dies soon after birth. Local activities include Legion baseball, Glass DX Station softball, a Marion band concert, and various visits and purchases. Community notices cover residents’ travels, engagements, and club events.
Police say George Priborsky, proprietor of the Duck Inn, gave Jayne the $30 from Robert Summer of 2106 L street SW for a record player. The transaction centers on ownership and payment details.
Classified notices include lost items such as a plaid purse on Ellis Park bus, a black wallet with contents, a railroad pass, a keepsake, and a black portfolio with music. Rewards offered. Also a personal ad section note for out of town services and funeral home contact.
A cluttered classified page lists mixed offerings from clothing for children to home services. Items include boys overalls in blue and striped bib styles, wedding sets, tailor made suits, alterations, and repairs, plus various local business ads for cleaning, storage, and transportation services.
R W Nebergall announces two men, LeRoy Gaul and Chaves Lindy Duvall, were arrested in Cedar County for theft of a rock crusher taken July 25 two miles west of Tipton. The crusher traced to a Galesburg Indiana junk yard. Gaul posted 2000 dollar bond awaiting Aug 9 hearing. Duvall held in Cedar County jail.
LeRoy Jayne 87 of Mt. Vernon road and fourth street SE waived to the grand jury Wednesday when arraigned in justice court on a charge of embezzlement by bailee. Justice H R Churchill set bond at 1500 dollars. Jayne was arrested Tuesday night by Detectives Harley Simon and Jerry Navratil, who said Jayne had pawned a record player.
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