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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1941
Page
10
Livestock price reports show hog values about ten cents lower amid liberal receipts on Tuesday. Cattle and lamb markets mixed to higher, with steers steady to strong and lambs up about 25 cents. Regional reports from Chicago, Sioux City, Des Moines, Mason City, and St Paul reflect varied movement and prices across weight classes and animal types, with hogs softening in Chicago while other markets hold steadier or rise.
In steady to higher bids, steers top at 12.35 per cwt for 1270 lb, with many lot prices around 11.25 to 12.00 for yearlings and heavy weights. Hogs show slow opening, tops near 11.30 for 180-244 lb, sows steady, calves mixed, and sheep activity limited with lambs rising modestly. Information from Omaha and Peoria livestock totals reflects uneven demand across weight classes and grade distributions.
Local hog market slips five cents while sheep prices vary by quality. Genuine spring lambs weigh 75 to 90 pounds. Bucks valued at $10.00 each with a discount of one dollar for others according to quality.
Mixed commodity list from Cedar Rapids market shows wheat, oats, rye, barley, soybeans, hay and straw, poultry prices including hens and leghorns, wholesale fruits and vegetables with lemons oranges and grapes, regional fruit prices, vegetables, ducks and potatoes. Mississippi River stages report from Davenport to St. Louis notes rises and falls with Monday update.
Wall Street quotations show a broad list of issues from Adams Express to Zenith Radio. The page tracks prices for diverse firms including Alaska Juneau, Kennecott Copper, General Electric, Westinghouse, and Armour & Co among many others with Chicago and New York markets noted and averages cited.
In New York, scattered strengths persisted in Tuesday trading while leaders failed to repeat Monday's tentative rebound. The Moscow admission of momentum in the German thrust cooled buyers, and the US Japan rift pushed some bullish funds toward conservatism. Market activity remained uneven with fractions in gains and losses, as players awaited clearer structure and light on fundamentals. Leaders such as General Motors, Chrysler, Boeing, and Consolidated Edison saw support, while United States Steel and several others lagged.
Wheat futures finished higher with September at 11.15, a Chicago Board of Trade gain amid Minneapolis strength and mill support. Corn and beans moved modestly. Winnipeg and Kansas City held firm as cash market quotes showed mixed hard and yellow wheat, varied corn and oats values, and soybeans unchanged to up.
Chicago markets report steady to firm receipts for poultry and eggs with specific price shifts. Butter and eggs in New York diverge, with creamery butter at higher premium marks and mixed color eggs firm though fluctuating. Potatoes show moderate demand and supplies. Wisconsin and Minnesota shipments noted with varied prices for washed and unwashed spud types. Other commodities include cheese varieties Twins and Longhorns with minor price moves.
New York bond market shows light trading with uneven gains. Latin American government issues advance toward noon, led by Uruguay Argentina Cordoba Province and Buenos Aires while U S governments hold steady. Corporate bonds mixed with City of New York 3s and New York Central 5s rising, American Telephone 3 14s slipping.
Deslers cheese exchange lists Cheddars at 21 34 cents for next week. In Boston wool market, trade was mostly slow with moderate demand for certain grades. Combing one fourth blood bright fleece wools move occasionally at 46 to 47 cents grease. Combings one fourth blood territory wools show demand at 85 to 87 cents secured. Graded French combing lengths fine territory wools move occasionally at 81.03 to 1.05 dollars scoured.
The Schumachers were wed in Morrison Illinois on February 1936. An attachment for $250 was issued against Sarah J. Kegiecy by Judge G K Thompson. Judgment went to Ermal Evans for S 5 Kresge Co to recover unpaid rent. Fred C Lane Jr, 37, of Ackley was freed from jail after posting 500 bond on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated following a not guilty plea and default bond.
Norman R Hays Monday was appointed and approved as administrator of the estate of L R Orr who died June 28 A 2000 bond was filed His first act was application for a 300 widow's allowance for Harriett N Orr which was granted by Judge G K Thompson for the duration of the estate administration Resignation of John C Shors as executor of the estate of Frank J Shors was accepted Tuesday in district court and William F Shors and Dale O Stentz were appointed administrators on 1000 bond Frank Shors died July 23
Richard Frankensteen, head of the CIO UAW drive, warned Sidney Hillman he will not participate in a proposed joint CIO AFL aircraft wage stabilization conference. At a meeting with seven Southern California aircraft makers, AFL leaders, and military and government reps, Frankensteen rejected a joint pact and insisted the CIO meet only with companies where it has locals. He noted wage boosts already offered could raise current aircraft orders by over 600 million dollars, clouding Hillman negotiations.
Lost August 13 a platinum diamond afternoon ring. Reward fifty dollars if returned in undamaged condition or proportionate if damaged. Also found: a child's tricycle near Naso Bros. Store. A diamond ring was seen on a practice field at 28th Street and D Avenue NE with a reward of 6330 offered. Local classified ads promote cheap-classified services and watches repair in the area.
Eighty cases were dismissed from the district court docket by Judge Charles J. Haas under rule 1 for lack of action in two years, many being divorces filed but not progressed beyond the petition. Decree granted Hildred A. Schumacher a divorce from Clarence E. Schumacher. custody of two children and $7.50 weekly support awarded to Mrs. Schumacher. cross petition denied.
Stimulants in Ostrex Tonic Tablets advertised to boost vim for men and women. Claims the tablets provide vitamins and minerals including iron calcium and phosphorus. Special introductory price 29 cents for a 35 cent size available today only by call or write.
The clashing page mixes beauty shop pitches from Lillian Luchy and Abeline plus holiday card offers from Boulevard Art in Chicago with sales staff calls at Sears Roebuck and several maid and housework positions. Readers encounter promotions for air conditioned salons, Christmas cards, and personal stationery alongside help wanted notices for experienced saleswomen and housekeepers.
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