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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1940

Page

4

Livestock Prices Steady to Lower Hogs Top at 6.89

Chicago market reports show hogs opening steady to 10 cents lower with later trading slow and uneven and a top price of 6.85. Cattle mostly 15 to 25 cents off with steadier to 25 cent declines for some classes. spring lambs down 15 to 25 cents amid mixed demand. Representative sales list steers, heifers, cows and hogs with varied average prices across multiple lots.

Chicago Ave. Amt Ays Amt Dept Agriculture

Omaha and Midwest Livestock Market Report Summary

Reports from Omaha and Sioux City segments show hogs and cattle activity with prices mixed by weight. Hogs mostly steady to higher. top around 6.50 for select loads, lighter weights 5.50 to 6.40. Cattle and calves varied by class with feeders and yearlings steady to higher, beef cows around 5.00 to 6.50, lighter calves improving. Wool notes include sheep and lambs, with bids generally softening for feeder lambs and older ewes steady to firmer in places. Includes multiple markets: Omaha, Sioux City, Waterloo, Ottumwa, Des Moines, Austin, and St. Paul with regional price ranges and supply levels.

Omaha Dept Agriculture ST. Paul South ST Paul Alry Weishty Shippers

Peoria Livestock Prices Mixed as Hog Sheep and Cattle Trade

Hog prices show uneven movement with barrows 190 to 239 pounds at 6.80 to 7.7 dollars and sows 64 to 75.50. Cattle calves steady with 200 pound calves and lightweight steers quoted near 10.00 to 11.00. Sheep and spring lambs mostly steady to slightly lower with bulk ewes and wether offerings around 38.50 to 39.00.

Iowa Des Moines US. Dept. Agriculture Minnesota Prorlia

Hogs and cattle steady on local market report

Hogs are steady with top at 6.45 for good quality. Cattle remain unchanged and calves practical top reaches 9.00. Lambs 70 to 90 pounds around 9.00, old ewes 100 to 120 pounds about 2.50, bucks one dollar lower.

ALY SREEP

Cedar Rapids Grain and Produce Prices Mixed for Local Market

Cedar Rapids market reports show No. 2 yellow corn at 57 cents, soybeans 65c, oats 28c to scalp, and wheat about 42 to 40 feet per bushel. Poultry prices list hens 12c per lb, leghorns 8c, and old roosters 1c. Hides and skins priced per category with horse hides at 3.60 to 5.50.

Cedar Rapids

Bond Prices Fall Slightly on Rail Loans and War Tension

Bond prices eased fractions to around two points amid mixed action as traders waited for air raid developments over Britain. Foreign bonds edged higher on German influence while U S Treasuries and corporate issues drifted lower, with City of New York 3s, Illinois Central 4345 and Portland General Electric 4125 noted.

NEW York Bond Review New York Britain T. Point City of New York Ilinois Central International Hydro Electric Portland General Electric

War scare sells hit industrial stocks in New York

The New York stock market fell on war scare selling the heaviest in about three months. Industrials declined from one to more than five points with a mid day dip followed by partial recoveries. Declines eased at close as large turnover around 630000 shares reflected heavy activity in leaders like U S Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck Douglas Aircraft Glenn Martin United Aircraft Westinghouse Allied Chemical U S Gypsum J C Penney du Pont Anaconda Eastman Kodak Dow Chemical Great Northern and Western Union.

New York U. S Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck Douglas Aircraft Glenn Martin United Aircraft Westinghouse Allied Chemical U. S. Gypsum J. C. Penney du Pont Anaconda Eastman Kodak Dow Chemical Great Northern Western Union

Wall Street Quotation Roundup from Bennett & Co

Tuesday stock scene lists numerous traders and prices from Adams Express to Zenith Radio. Major names include Armour, Johns Manville, Lehigh Valley, Union Carbide, Coca Cola, General Motors, Westinghouse, and more. Market activity features numerous percent changes and notable drifts across steel, oil, and consumer firms.

Government to transfer three model towns to resident associations

Government plans to pass ownership of Greenbelt Greenhills and Greendale to resident homestead groups. Community ownership will replace direct government ownership, with sale of the communities to the resident associations expected to wrap up soon.

Washington Greenbelt Greenhills Greendale

Wheat Dips To New Lows Then Gets Backing

Wheat futures slid to season lows on bearish supply reports and stock declines, later supported by mill buying. Chicago and Kansas City mirrors, with Minneapolis showing relative strength. corn and soybeans also mixed as cash quotes list grain prices. Receipts and deliveries noted, with cash prices for No. 1 hard through No. 3 grades and mixed corn, oats, and barley bids.

Chicago Board of Trade Minneapolis Kansas City

Classified Want Ads Offer Local Services and Goods

The Gazette listsWant Ads with rates and options for out of town ads and blind box numbers. Numerous service ads state watch and jewelry repair, moving services Allied Van Lines agents, upholstery and canvas work, hat cleaning, ornamental rails, screen printing, painting, sanding and waxing floors, pest control, and debris removal. Prices, contact numbers, and local businesses such as Probasco Jewelers, Vincent's Jewelry Store, Kriz Tent & Awning Co, and Drew's are mentioned.

Gazette United States Gazette Office Blebe Youngston Montrose The Probasco, Jeweler 2Nd Ave L. A. Lower Vincent's Jewelry Store Allied van Lines, Inc Lynch Transfer Ds Storage Co Kenwood Transfer Calder's van & Storage Co., Inc Kriz Tent & Awning Co 1St St. SE Sovereign Sth Ave Kullander & Son 4Th Ave H. . Schaefer Kresge Bidz Griffith Feather Mattress Co CALL _SLIM T. Sands 1St St Kutchera & CO Willman Novak Heating CO Drew's Gardner Cristy Ainting McAllister

Wisconsin Cheese Quotes From Plymouth and Wool Market Report

Wisconsin cheese quotations for Aug 12 to 17 list daisies 14 4c brick 13c horns 14 2c cheddars 13c. Farmers call board cites daisies 42c commodores 15c Americas 14c cheddars unquoted. US Department of Agriculture reports moderate Boston demand for fine and half blood domestic wools with graded combing fleece wools and delaine yielding prices on a scoured basis.

Wisconsin Plymouth Wiscon Sin Cheese Exchange Farmers’ Call Board Boston Dept Agricultures Fenith Territory

Chicago Produce Markets Sees Steady Poultry and Mixed Fruit Prices

Chicago produce reports show live API poultry with 37 trucks steady under 4 pounds, White Rock and Reese prices listed. Butter receipts firm at 1,002,310. eggs firm with extra firsts around 18 cents local. Potatoes arrivals 46 on track 150. U S shipment 192. demand light for best Nebraskan and Oregon varieties. New York butter and cheese prices steady. eggs firm at 24,505 with mixed colors and premiums noted.

Chicago White Rock Reese Young U. S Nebraska Cobblers Oregon Bliss Idaho Bliss Triumphs Idaho Russet Burbanks Oregon Bliss Triumphs US Nebraska Cobblers Cood Nebraska Bliss Wisconsin Bliss New York

Testimony minimize Tehel pressure on United Beverage Workers unit

Trial examiner heard that William Tehel Bottling Co did not dominate the United Beverage Workers association but discouraged AF L affiliation with other unions. Truck drivers testified they spoke with Tehel before the strike and reported mixed signals about joining unions. The record notes a 10 to 9 vote in favor of the United Beverage Workers and claims that most men returned to the old association after the strike.

Gustaf B. Erickson William Tehel A F. of L Tehel Wendl Drahos A Avenue NE Merl Holloway A. F. of L Drahos United Beverage Workers Association Paul Cox Linn Boulevard Cox A. F. of L. Union Frank Frisbee Association

Autos and Trucks Sale Notes

1934 Plymouth Deluxe Coupe described as a good looking well running knee action model priced tight and a clean car for sale with Chevrolet values mentioned in the listing.

Ford DODGE W.b Bendis BK i Nore Stone's Truck Service Chevrolet Langhurst Motor CO 14Th Ave Padzensky A_Ave Ist St. NE Dial Kadlec Bros 16Th Ave Oldsmobile Hamilton Plymouth

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