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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1949
Page
2
Friday estimates show hogs steady to 25 cents lower with light sows down 50 cents while heavier hogs rise. Cattle steady to 25 cents higher and sheep steady. Calves strong with top steers near 29.00 and overall stocker and cow values mixed across the board.
Des Moines reports receipts at two packing plants in southern Minnesota and twelve plants in Iowa with additional out of state shipments. Prices hold steady with some instances up to 50 cents higher on barrows and gilts. weights mainly 160 to 270 pounds with typical ranges around 17 to 21 dollars.
Omaha cattle receipts 2,500 calves salable 175. Good to high choice fed steers firm to 25 cents higher, heifers and slaughter steers uneven yet mostly steady to weak. Beef cows steady to strong, canners and cutters 25 cents higher, bulls weak to 50 cents lower. Vealers steady. Good to better weight steers around 27.75 for 1,158 lb, 1,606 lb steers at 27.00, lighter weights 20–24.50. cows 14.50–16.00, cutters 13–14.25, canners 12.00–12.75.
Receipts 2100 cattle including 100 calves. Slaughter steers mostly firm to higher with good demand. Heifers scarce, cows steady to strong. stockers and feeders active. Beiters and medium feeders sell around 22 to 27.25, cows 12 to 16.5, grassers 15.75 to 16.50, canners 12 to 13, vealers 17 to 19.50.
A historic listing shows hog prices by live weight, detailing ranges from 1730 to 550 pounds with prices varying from $20.50 down to $14.00. The table includes categories for sows and distinct weight bands such as 170–180, 180–200, 200–250, 270–300, 330–360, 360–400, and 400–450 pounds.
Cedar Rapids hog prices moved up to 20.75 for prime butchers and 18.75 for packers at the Cedar Rapids plant. The report lists extensive cattle calf and sheep price ranges by weight class and includes wholesale fruit and produce figures plus poultry prices and receipts.
The New York stock market ended modestly higher after a quiet trading session. Activity was thin with turnover around 750000 shares as prices edged up slightly.
Waterloo Iowa market reports hog prices by weight class with top quotes around 21.00 for 160-170 lb hogs and declines through 500-550 lb sows. Various weight ranges show values from 16.25 to 21.00, reflecting steady bid levels.
Live poultry receipts 36 trucks with mixed demand as hens firm and chickens weak. Prices listed by breed and weight, eggs at market steady to firm with brown and white cases totaling 6,806. Carrot and potato lines show steady to moderate demand. several regional prices cited for Idaho Oregon long whites, Nebraska Washington whites, and Wisconsin Triumphs.
A petition to prohibit parking on the west side of Maplewood Drive NE between H and I avenues was denied by the council. The 15 signers argued cars endanger children at Daniels Park, cause noise at midnight, and create ruts and street dirt when it rains. Traffic Captain Bill Remington and Police Chief Jesse Clift recommended denial, noting cars are on park property and moved only daily.
Chicago notes show grains slipping into modest price moves. Corn firmed slightly while soybeans eased. wheat down about 1 to 4 percent with September at 2.01, oats and rye fell, and soybeans slid 2 to 4 percent with November at 2.42. Lard also declined 20 to 30 cents to 12.40 for September.
Chicago price list reports No 3 red wheat and corn values with bid and offer quotes. Soybeans show no activity. oats and barley priced with various grade ranges and per bushel figures.
Cattle receipts reach 600 with calves around 200 as buyers push steady to weak bids. Medium grade shortfed steers range from 21.05 to 23 for several loads, good calf yearlings 26 to 27.50, select club yearlings up to 29, small to medium short fed heifers 19 to 25, cows 14.50 to 16, small good fed cows 17, bulls around 18, vealer top 25.00.
The Economic Cooperation Administration warns Marshall plan countries to boost exports and stabilize dollars to achieve economic independence. It cites 15 percent higher industrial output over prewar levels in early 1949 and warns of slacking export progress signaling upcoming adjustments with Europe urged to double exports by 1952 to pay for Western Hemisphere goods.
Washington AP reports streamlined procedures under the rent control law began Thursday. Housing Expeditor Tighe E Woods says both landlords and tenants must serve notice on each other for rent adjustments and evictions, with little change from prior regulations that had rent officials notify both sides.
American business leaders promote voluntary public service ads on issues from church attendance to steel scrap, nurses, and U S savings bonds. The Advertising Council reports a sharp rise in campaigns amid a buyers market, screening 123 requests and supporting 57 initiatives including CARE, the Red Cross, and armed forces prestige.
Regular business session of the Sixteenth Avenue Commercial Club set for tonight at 8 in rooms at 62 Sixteenth Avenue SW with two way radio dialing 6161. Mrs J W Fattig called to Wayland by her father Alvin Farmer's death. Bureau meeting of the Wholesaler's Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce Friday noon at Montrose hotel to close books on the Tournament of Champions. For Century Cabs call 5146. Cedar Rapids Watchmakers Guild dinner at Montrose hotel with tech talk on the self winding watch led by Les Zachers. Frank's store break in at 1831 J Street SW reported by manager Frank Drakozal. entry via back screen door. nothing missing. Maine lodge 643 I L O O F and Maine Rebekah lodge 221 picnic at Bever Park Sunday at 1 PM. meat coffee ice cream provided. bring covered dish and white elephant.
Funeral services for Mrs. Etta Plummer will be at 1:30 p.m. in Yocom chapel with burial in Oak Shade cemetery. Marcella F. Chapman sold 960 Eighteenth Street in Marion to Gearhart Clemenson, a Marion police officer. City court fines were issued for reckless driving and speeding. Building permits were issued for a garage at 580 Ninth Street and a storage building remodel at 2697 Seventh. Read about local visits, moves, and festival race standings amid community notices and a note on the historic Old Brass Backs fire engine from 1743.
Nellie Gammon, 47, of 3803 Mt Vernon road SE, received a cut above her left eye when her car collided with another at First Avenue and Nineteenth Street East. Gertrude Litts, driver of Gammon’s car, pled not guilty to a traffic signal violation. trial set for Aug. 31 by Judge William Matias. Other driver identified as Hungerford of 1914 B Avenue.
A Clarke College conservatory fire confined to the third floor art department caused about $5,000 in damage. A passerby reported smoke and a general alarm summoned off duty firefighters. Cause was not determined.
Jimmy Summers of Kansas City won the feature race as four track records fell at the Burlington fairground. Red Hoyle of Cedar Rapids suffered facial injuries in the handicap and was taken to a Burlington hospital. Ritchie set a 16.50 time in the time trial and helped set several records with heats and semifinals across quarter mile and handicap events.
Festina clinched the Northeast Iowa league title by defeating West Union in the Waterloo tournament of champions. Home runs by Ken Schneberger Ken Humnker R Elsbernd and Leo Luzum secured Festina's victory. The meet included matchups across Jesup Laporte City Sumner Osage and other towns with finals on September 4.
Des Moines Iowa Natural Resources Council announces G L Ziemer of Des Moines as director. Former director of the state conservation commission he joins the council by unanimous selection from several applicants. Ziemer 1932 Iowa State College graduate and previously served seven years with the conservation commission. He is a member of the Iowa Engineering Society.
Classified page shows ad rate card for 3 and 7 day listings, plus out of town advance payment, and a sequence of Lost and Found notices including a black billfold, a Bulova watch, a tan terrier found, and a tarpaulin misplaced with contact numbers. Also includes thanks notices from multiple organizations and individuals.
Black billfold lost near Joep in Mt. Pleasant Iowa. Contains identification and rewards offered. Contact Joe Panther for details or rewards. phone 3 3061.
Classified mixture includes jewelry stores a rental car offer and upholstery cleaner ad. Also listings for alterations shop detective service watch repairs and various service vendors. Several yard sales and service notices appear alongside employment inquiries and personal notices.
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