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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1941
Page
3
Livestock prices in Chicago remained steady Monday after a week of irregular declines affecting cattle hogs and sheep. Official estimates placed cattle around 10 000 and hogs about 6 000 with ongoing market commentary from Lamson Brothers and H R Mowrey Cedar Rapids office.
The report lists hogs and cattle prices with weight ranges and bids like 170-180 lbs at 10.25 and 360-400 lbs at 10.00, noting steady to lower trends for steers and heifers while hogs stay steady with various weight bands and prices from 9.25 to 10.60 across multiple ranges.
Minnesota buyers report morning hog receipts at 8 a.m. totaling 50 200, down from 78 506 a week earlier and up from 31 500 a year prior. Prices listed for various weight ranges appear inconsistent due to garbled figures and unclear units.
ARKET AUSTIN Minn AP cattle and hog quotes list various weights and prices. Buyers and sellers reported bid ranges with bids around 9.00 to 10.20 per hundredweight for cattle and hogs across multiple weight classes.
Receipts indicate steady to higher trade for hogs with good to choice prices around 13.50 for select classes. Cattle show mixed moves with stockers up 25 cents and markets noting calves and cows in varied ranges. sheep trend steady with fat lambs and slaughter ewes moving modestly higher. Overall, week’s trade reflects cautious but firm demand across cattle hog and sheep categories.
Hog receipts reach 500 with no early action and steady undertone for Saturday. Cattle receipts at 100 show steady to higher prices for prime yearlings and beef cows up while vealers rise. new crop highs for vealers around 14.06. Sheep markets steady to higher, fat lambs near 13.00 and best native fed range ewes around 7.00.
AP dispatch from Omaha shows hog receipts around 300 with steady tone and prices topping at 10.90 while barrows and gilts down about 25 cents and sows near 20. Calves and cattle receipts about 700 with steers near 11.65 to 12.50 and fat lambs mixed, fed lambs at 10.50 to 11.80, native lambs around 11.75, and yearlings steady. Prices reflect slight declines from Friday and a generally softer day across most classes.
U S Department of Agriculture cattle receipts show 400 calves salable. Market week notes demand for choice steers and yearlings up to 25 cents higher, other classes mostly weaker. Range bids: fat cattle and heifers around 10 to 13 dollars, cows 7.50 to 8.75, stockers steady to lower. feeder pigs receipts 200. fat lambs steady with top lambs around 11.25 to 11.50, ewes around 5.00 to 5.85.
Receipts steady for butter and anemones with 16 370 on hand and firmer prices for fresh green beans and local firsts at 34 cents. Potatoes arrivals 102 on track 257 total U S shipments 56 cents, supplies moderate and demand very light leaving the market unsettled. Prices for Burbanks and Colorado tones around 2 78 to 2 80 per sack. Bliss Triumphs and cobblers listed at 1 60 to 1 70 for Wisconsin Katahdins and related varieties.
Hog prices held steady on the local market with no changes on Saturday. The long-haul top remained at 10.60 dollars as supply and demand show little movement.
Mixed prices across grains and livestock. Wheat No 2 $1.07 down to $1.04, oats No 3 4c, rye No 2 2c, soybeans No 2 yellow $1.54. Straw and hay values listed. Poultry prices vary by weight with leghorns and ducks shown. heavy birds and pullets priced. Wholesale fruit and vegetable crates note celery $3.75, carrots $4.00, russets $3.00. Hide prices for calves, cattle, and horses included.
Wisconsin cheese exchange reports prices for the week of December 22 to 27 in Plymouth. Twins priced at 23 1/4 cents with cheddars at 23 4/c.
The list shows hundreds of stocks and prices across industries with percentages indicating gains or losses. Notable names include General Motors, Curtis Wright, Procter Gamble, Eastman Kodak, IBM, Union Pacific, American Can, and Chrysler, among others, reflecting a broad market snapshot.
At Annapolis the audience rose despite requests for no applause as Secretary Knox awarded diplomas to 547 graduates. He told 22 year old Isaac Campbell Kidd of Long Beach California that his father did not lose his life he gave it. The elder Admiral Isaac C Kidd was killed in Pearl Harbor. Kidd remained pale yet composed then walked to his seat with resolve.
Scholars note the origins of clocks and watches are unclear. The exact inventor and date remain unknown, with early timekeeping developing across civilizations and centuries through various makers and devices.
Stocks moved unevenly on a busy Saturday with rails showing strength while utilities rose on tax selling. Steel shares fluctuated. Bethlehem rose slightly while U S Steel softened. Jones and Laughlin gained. Inland fell. steel firms plan to operate open hearth furnaces on Christmas Day.
The AP reports a cautious mood in New York bond markets after wartime shocks. Some issues show modest declines while a fewForeign listed bonds like Northern Pacific 4s and Western Union 5s draw attention amid uneven demand and price action.
A sharp advance in soybeans failed to lead to sustained buying on the Chicago Board of Trade. Soybeans closed only slightly higher while corn rose modestly and oats were unchanged to slightly down. Trade talk of strong cash bean bids and possible lifts in ceiling prices for cottonseed oil influenced activity but did not generate a broader grains rally.
The report lists various grain bids including wheat at 77 78 percent and corn prices with No. 2 yellow and No. 3 white scores. It notes no sales reported for wheat and provides rough values for feed, clover, and pasture items alongside field prices and outside bids.
Washington AP Roosevelt war labor conference ends for weekend without agreement on a wartime formula to curb work stoppages. Davis signals hope to resume Monday but union shop issue remains unresolved. CIO AFL push mediation board to rule on union shop in future disputes. Davis says talks not permanently broken up.
London dispatch says Vichy officials deny any agreement with the United States regarding Martinique. Reports from Saigon radio under Japanese control and the German wireless also claim no official information on France's stance on such an accord.
Funeral services were held for Wilbur E Craig in Aurora after his death on Tuesday. He was born in 1866 in Durant and survived by his wife Sabra and three children. Burial was at Oakland cemetery, Manchester. An infant, Marjorie Marie Crandall of Wadena, daughter of Luther Crandall, died and was noted by the Presbyterian church.
S Raymond Stevenson died December 13 at his Battle Creek Michigan home after a stroke. He is survived by his wife two sons Harold and Raymond Jr at home his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Stevenson Cedar Rapids two brothers Don Cedar Rapids and Morris Tucson Arizona.
Manila reports over 206 civilians killed or wounded in a Japanese assault on Thursday. The toll reflects ongoing combat and rising civilian casualties as the conflict intensifies.
Marion records show 2058 citizens registered for civilian defense duty an unusually high participation rate. Those unable to register can still do so at city hall with Miss Mildred Titus, the city clerk, in charge.
John Albert Wild died of a heart attack Friday at 3 p.m. on Avenue and Twelfth Street. He was 69, a lifelong Linn County resident, born March 8 on a Whittier area farm. Survived by his daughter Virginia Mae DeVault and son Vernon Ray Wild, plus siblings, funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at the Yocom chapel with Rev. Arthur W. Henke officiating, burial Oak Shade cemetery. Friends may call at Yocom chapel.
Officers of Colfax Circle of Grove City Rebekah Lodge No 35 were reelected during a Christmas party led by dent Mrs Harry Murphey vice president Mrs Glenn Hempy secretary Mrs Richard Zimmer and treasurer Mrs Howard Caldwell. The group approved a 2 donation to the Red Cross emergency fund and 1 to the Goodfellows fund. A picnic luncheon followed under the direction of Mrs Hugh Hutton Mrs Ivan Mann Mrs Marshall Swayne and Mrs Anna Detlefsen for twenty members.
Mrs H G Stitzel hosted the Soresis club at 998 Eighth Avenue with assistance from Mrs A A Hardin and Mrs M W Courtney. Fourteen guests dined at a snowman decorated table as Miss Edna Roberts led the program with Christmas carol history and Bethlehem observance notes.
A Christmas program was presented Wednesday at St Berchmans Seminary featuring special numbers by Jerry Churchill Robin Kean James Cooke Dean Keller Lucian Chooge Wayne Hogan Joe Mordentee Don Morrissey Kenneth King Don Clancey Martin Stiendler Marelyn Sullivan. Accompanists included Wayne Hogan Martin Stiender Mary Ann King and Marelyn Sullivan. Conductor was Rev J R Goodman of Lisbon a former resident pastor of the seminary.
Ed Lagerquist learned Saturday that his brother Wilbur Lagerquist of Des Moines was killed by a hit and run driver. Ed and his wife will travel to Des Moines Monday with their daughter Helen, en route to the dairy where Wilbur worked.
Sunbeam Mixmasters automatic toasters waffle makers and irons coffee brewers advertised at Kendall's Hardware. Congregational church baskets planned. donations accepted at the church Sunday or at Mrs. Carl W. Falcon’s home by Tuesday noon.
The ad promotes Hutchinsons C Sherbet to be served with turkey and other fowl. Pint package priced 13c and quart 25c at Owens Cut Rate Drug. The fragment notes a local advertisement style and pricing.
Local greenhouse advertises poinsettias and other flowering plants for Christmas with delivery service and contact number 226 for orders.
Sunshine division of the Woman's Society for Christian Service held a Christmas Thursday at Mrs. Charles Crosley s home. Mrs. Jack Oxley read a paper on Christmas Customs in Other Lands as guests attended.
Benn Gill of Marion offers a five room modern cottage for quick sale. See Dr Booth for details.
The Tuckabache club entertained at a Friday Ghattaees 2 party hosted by Mrs. Owen Turner with eleven members and four guests including Cedar Rapids visitor Mrs. Leo Vernes. Members voted to send a Christmas basket to a needy family and donate $1 to the Red Cross emergency fund. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Forest Blackford's home. Gifts were exchanged. Michael Cira Jr returned from Loras College to spend the holidays with his parents.
New popcorn advertised for popping priced at 3 pounds for 25 cents. Massingale's promotes the grocery offer with a simple, period ad style.
The Ladies Aid and Missionary societies of the Presbyterian church gathered Thursday at Mrs. P. A. Osborne's home. Mrs. C. W. Robbins led a Christmas devotional. Mrs. Gilbert Voorhies directed a program focusing on Iraq and Mesopotamia.
The Dianna Fret club reelected its officers Thursday evening at Mrs. E. C. Ainley home. President is Mrs. L. M. Phelps, vice president Mrs. Harold B. Phillips, secretary Mrs. D. B. Storck, and treasurer Mrs. E. C. Ainley.
Mrs. L. A. Klumph on Eighth street hosted the Second and Third ae of the Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Harold Ballard and Mrs. Floyd Dickey presided. Gifts were exchanged and 25 members were served refreshments by a committee of Mrs. Leona Clark Mrs. Lee Voorhies and Mrs. Matt Mullin.
Mrs D V Gardner arrives in Marion to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Barkwill. Her husband recently transferred from Camp Claiborne to New Orleans and plans to join her on December 27 for a ten day furlough.
A full page advertisement appears in today's Storm issue titled Storm's Display Ad. The notice promotes products and services with bold graphics and pricing to attract readers.
Safe Cross of Owatonna Minnesota will be a dinner guest in the home of his niece Mrs Hugh Hutton on Sunday.
A Marion church round up lists Baptist Bible School at 93 45 a m with morning worship at 10 45 led by Rev Frank K Ward B Y P U at 6 30 p m Midweek prayer at 7 30 p m St Josephs Catholic Masses at 8 and 10 a m Rev T J McElliott and Rev Vernon H Carter lead Bible school 9 45 a m George Brewer superintendent Cantata The Holy Infant presented by combined church choirs at Methodist Mrs La Verna Crew music director Congregational Rev Vernard McLaughlin pastor Sunday school 10 a m superintendent Mrs Don Torrence. Opening
A roundup of worship schedules and cantata plans from multiple churches including Methodist under Rev. Henke, Presbyterian under Rev. DeJong, St. Pauls Lutheran with Rev. Krog, Seventh Day Church of God, Prairie Chapel, and Alburnett Methodist. In addition to services, youth activities and union events are listed with times and locations.
General Mills Inc announces a regular quarterly dividend of 1.00 per share on common stock payable February 2, 1942 to stockholders of record January 9, 1942.
New York AP reports K.C.L1, head of the Chinese chamber of commerce, urged on Saturday night that the United States surrender the idea of an AEF to Japan and allow China to conduct land fighting in Asia.
Classified ad rates and formatting notes appear, including sizes per line and days of run. The layout explains how many lines and words fit, with different rates for work wanted, and contact details with Dial 2-1121 or Ad-Taker.
Lost glasses near the post office or east side. Contact to identify owner at 2-1524. Also missing a valuable piece of music found near 12th Street Saturday night. Reward offered. Call 2790.
Fragmentary business notices and personal lines appear, including claims of debt disclaimers, offers from JOE & CLIFFS for hamburgers, jewelry and diamond buyers, mattress and pillow ads, and print shop Christmas card services. Readable items mention 1 K St SW, 116 1st Ave NE, and Kresge Bids.
A jumble of ads and notices lists tearooms at 3212 3rd Ave SE with seating for 250 and nightly skating, plus Christmas parties at Stanwood and Hi-Was Gardens. Other entries promote home cooked dinners, painting and papering services, furnaces and insulation, lumber, cleaning, and a junk service. The page includes assorted names, phone numbers, and offers like 2 for 1 invites and dance events with unclear dates.
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