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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1941
Page
23
Chicago AP report shows hog prices up 35 to 50 cents with U S. buyers active as 17 000 head arrived against an estimated 19 000. Top price rose to 10 80 while market notes indicate strong demand despite lighter receipts.
Grain markets showed unsettled trading on Tuesday with wide swings in prices. Rye moved up to five cents, wheat slipped about two cents, and corn fell more sharply while soybeans held near top limits set by the exchange administration. Wheat and soybeans closed unchanged at the top permitted levels with miscellaneous price shifts across oats rye and barley.
Receipts: hogs 17 000 with mostly 35 to 50 cents higher. top $10.80. lighter weights $9.60 to $10.60. Sheep receipts 4 000 with fat lambs and yearlings higher. fat sheep steady. native and western fat lambs around $11.75 to $12.10. most lambs $10.75 to $11.00. Cattle receipts 8 000. calves 1 000. appetite steady to moderately active. best steers and yearlings about $13.00 to $13.25. common stock $11.50 down. cows $7.25 to $7.50. bulls firm.
AP reports U S Department of Agriculture livestock receipts show 4 000 calves at around 100 head slaughter steers strong with fat cattle steady to higher. Stockers and fresh receipts firm with varied prices for heifers cows and bulls. Sheep demand steady with good fat stock above 11 50 per unit.
Hog receipts show barrows and gilts near 404.65 cents with slight edge on bids. sows up 35 to 46 cents, tops around 10.90 dollars. Cattle show calves and slaughter classes steady to higher with bulls and stockers up. choice slaughter steers near 13.00, good to choice heifers 11.00 to 12.00, cows 7.25 to 9.50, vealers 10.59 to 12.50.
Des Moines reports U.S. and D.A. combined hog receipts at 8:99 am end period. Totals show 63,000 week ago and 55,809 year ago. Prices rise 45 to 55 cents for many weight classes with peppers ranging from 9.25 to 10.50 per hundredweight for various hog sizes. Sows and heavier weights listed with several price bands.
South St Paul Minnesota reports cattle receipts totaling about 3 900 with steady to firm tone. Spot prices show advances in steer and heifer classes with medium to light steer demand. Prices include 12 90 for medium light steers and 13 35 for odd head.
The report shows varied quotes for cattle hogs and sheep with mixed demand. Cattle prices feature medi um and heavy cuts around 7 to 10 dollars, steady to strong weights, and high grades near 12 dollars. Hogs offer receipts around 17 thousand with tops near 10.60, while lambs reach about 11.75 with a generally salable supply and Monday activity noted.
Hog prices climbed another 35 cents on the local market with top ong-haul, no-fill at 10.30. Hogs range 140-500 pounds with Good packers and Choice to prime steers listed from roughly 8.75 to 12.00, yearling steers near 7. Downward notes for some classes. Sheep and lamb values shown as well with ranges for ewes and lambs.
Market items listed include grain and feed prices such as Wheat No 1 at 1.06 and No 2 at 1.04. oats New white No 2 at 46c. rye No 2 at 60c. barley No 3 at 35 45c. corn shelled No 2 yellow 68c and new No 3 64c. bundled hay and straw prices. poultry market notes with weights and prices. miscellaneous dairy and livestock figures and related notes.
Johnson county Red Cross chapter switches to war-time basis asking citizen cooperation in time and aid training. Twenty hours of first aid instruction for men women boys and girls focuses on aiding the injured en route in factories or at home with volunteers and professional nurse support.
New York stocks slid amid war nerves and US Japanese clash fears. Major names including United States Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors American Telephone Sears Roebuck Douglas United Aircraft N Y Central Pennsylvania Great Northern Southern Pacific fell, while Patino Mines rose to a 1941 peak. Bonds and commodities declined with stocks.
The Wall Street market page lists Abbott Labs and many blue chips with fractional quotes, showing Abbott Lab 49s and similar readings for Adams Express and Alaska Juneau among others. Names include Allied Chem, Amn Can, T and T, Kroger, Libbey Owens, Lorillard, Natl Biscuit, Nor Pac RR, North Amn, and Borden Co with varied percent ranges and prices across listed securities.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention bonds and government topics with unclear context. The readable parts reference financial instruments and policy discussions but lack names, dates, or concrete actions.
Chicago market notes show Wheat No. 2 hard at 1.24 dollars, yellow corn 0.88 to 0.70, oats and barley price ranges across several grades, alfalfa timothy and clover feeds listed per hundredweight with varied quotes, sample grades cited. Prices include No. 2 yellow corn at 0.70 and barley ranges from 0.88 to 0.89 per unit with other feed values displayed.
UPI reported Chicago market activity with poultry receipts of 1 car and 42 trucks showing geese at 14 cents per pound for 12 pounds and up, dairy butter firm with varied scores, eggs at 33 to 34 cents per dozen, and washed cheese at $1.50 per unit. overall market tone mixed as current receipts and types influenced pricing.
New York produce market shows firmer receipts totals for butter and cheese. Butter 92 score and premium marks around 36 to 37 cents. cheese receipts 492,537 with steady prices. Poultry demand mostly steady with mixed regional quotes for turkeys, fowls, ducks, geese, and broilers. western and Long Island items vary by grade and freshness.
The Uruguayan paper El Pais said the German pocket battleship Lutzow was raiding near the Argentine coast. No other sources confirmed the report.
The government said 11,000 persons have been arrested in six weeks in a crackdown culminating in a further 1,850 Communists detained in the last three days in Vichy.
The University of Iowa children's hospital will fulfill Christmas wishes for over 100 patients despite war distractions. A 16 member committee led by Lois B. Corder will supervise gift deliveries and decor. 300 groups donate games and clothing annually, with carolers touring on Christmas Eve and other programs planned.
In Hornell New York principal Edward W Cook outlined plans for the upcoming week. The announcement indicates a schedule of school activities and events aimed at student engagement and safety.
Lucille Hirdlic Hrdlicka Smith stars at the Artiste in a local event. The Paris Academy Beauty School invites residents to enjoy a facial and related beauty services, highlighting a demonstration and showcase of offerings.
Courthouse testimony centers on Arden C. Jordan of Des Moines linked to the Wilson Producer riot on Sept. 15. Jake Stusak testified he saw Jordan in a hotel room during the investigation. Other witnesses include Bernard Rezebek who described ambulance dispatch, and guilty pleas from Kenneth Brandt and William Price.
The Cedar Rapids Building and Loan association files a district court petition seeking a $1 228.06 judgment against Mae J. Van Dyke based on a promissory note signed in October 1929 by her and her late husband Homer Van Dyke.
The will of Isaac B. Smith who died November 28 was admitted to probate in district court on Tuesday. Smith, president of the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company, left all property to his wife Adah H. Smith. Mrs. Smith and Merchants National Bank were confirmed as executors without bond.
A community roller rink hosts a lively event with music, skating, and family activities. Local volunteers coordinate refreshments and safety supervision as attendees enjoy an evening of rhythm, spins, and socializing.
City council moves to transfer responsibility for maintaining most traffic signals from the fire department to the police department. Fire Chief E P Kohout had sought the change, noting police in other cities handle signals while the fire department would still run downtown alarm systems.
Want ads rates and information for consecutive days based on word count. Lost notices include a small purse found by a newsboy and a brown leather billfold with a reward offered. Dial numbers provided for ad takers and rewards.
The notice lists several venues including Lafayette Cafe and Club Room at 3 in 11th Ave NE, Mrs Rick's Tea Room at 8605 Dinners DANCING on 4th Ave L, Hallwood Cafe in Marton, offering private parties, dinners, dancing, and spaces for events. It notes hours and some restrictions such as Sundays open, certain days reserved for parties, and capacity details for Hallwood Cafe.
Local shop Baldridge Studio at 218 Sid Street advertises Christmas gifts and personal accessories. Watches cleaned for 1 dollar with the offer labeled near Solshae salts and other items, following Siegel’s setup at 105 2nd Ave East.
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