Hog market clears at brisk Friday at Chicago stockyards
Hogs show strongest clearance of the week as buyers pace sales at Chicago stockyards with prices up about 15 cents for some weights. Cattle and sheep receipts mixed with steady to firm demand. hogs across Iowa and Omaha reports reflect active trade and firmer tones in some weight classes. Grain and market notes wrap up the day with regional price quotations and inventories.
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Chicago
Pines
Chie Ngo Tivnestoluk
WEA
Samble
Bradyce
Tearse
SM Jonschaee
Ofar
Celinite
Omaha
FDA
Yar
S.o
Brenec
Iowa
Cnod
Chicago Produce Prices and Receipts Snapshot
The report lists Chicago and New York produce prices including butter receipts at 4.034, eggs 23.514 cases, cheese 277,093 nominal, and poultry with steady live turkey and ducks prices. It notes milk dairy creamery scores, Butter 92 and 90 grades, and assorted wholesale price ranges across Butter Egg and Cheese markets.
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Chicago
Los
Idaho
North Dakota
Florida
Bias Triumphs
U & No
NEW Fork Prodice
Seva
York
Rye Decline Pressures Wheat and Oats in Chicago Markets
Chicago wheat edged lower with May at 1.70 and oats easing late. rye weakness pushed other grains down early with a mild rally restoring some losses. Cash provisions show varied quotes for hard wheat and market bids, while several price lines appear garbled from the OCR.
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Chicago
Prices Steady On Cedar Rapids Hog Market Report
Cedar Rapids hog market prices were steady with top hogs priced at 1345 for 200 to 330 pounds good to choice. Cattle and calf markets show varied ranges for steers, heifers, and cutters, with lambs and sheep listed by weight and quality.
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Iowa
Waterloo
Oltumwa
Austin
Cedar Rapids
Bologna
Faner
Ted Western
Stock Market Turns Uneven on Friday Trading
New York stock activity opened strong with rails leading gains but profit taking reversed much of the advance. Early plus marks faded into declines near the close as turnover neared 900 000 shares. Bond market followed an uneven path with many issues giving back gains in late trading.
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New York
New
Cedar Rapids Market Report for Grain and Farm Goods
Grain and oats prices include No 2 76, No 1s 76, Wheat No 2 1.40, Rye No 2 0.09, Corn No 3 yellow 1.04, Soybeans No 2 yellow 1.80. Hay and straw bids raw. poultry, eggs, wholesale fruit, and vegetable quotes from Cedar Rapids markets. Also price ranges for hides, calves, horses, ponies, and other farm provisions included.
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Leshorn
Florida
California
Texas
Wisconsin Cheese Ad Headlines Weekly Deals
Plymouth Wisconsin shoppers see a weekly dairy sale for February 7 to 12 featuring twins or cheddars at 23 percent off. Local listing highlights misc cheese varieties and price cuts to attract buyers.
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Wisconsin
Plymouth
Roosevelt Says Weather, War News Dominated Briefing
President Roosevelt, at a news conference, cited tense Al lied beachhead conditions below Rome but noted Allied sea and air control. He praised Australian and American advances in New Guinea and discussed a $165 million Arabia to Mediterranean oil pipeline as a future safeguard.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Rome
Huon Peninsula
New Guinea
French National Committee For Liberation
France
Arabia
Mediterranean
Cairo
Teheran
Mustering Out Pay Help For World War II Vets
Veterans of World War II can get help with mustering out pay applications at the Disabled American Veterans chapter at the Memorial building this Saturday afternoon and evening. The American Legion will keep its Memorial building office open from 7 to 10 tonight and again Saturday afternoon to assist applicants in filling out forms.
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Memorial Building
American Legion
Bll Wage
Legion
Record Number of Meningitis Cases
AP reports a record-breaking year for meningitis with 2,845 cases by Feb. 5, up from 1,612 last year, alongside nationwide scarlet fever and measles outbreaks. Officials link the spike to wartime urban congestion and crowds in public spaces.
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Washington
United States Public Health Service
Union Duns German Prisoners for Dues
In Camden New Jersey an AFL butchers union sought 25 cents weekly dues from 165 German prisoners of war under guard at Seabrook farms Bridgeton New Jersey. The Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Workers of North America previously had cannery workers deduct the same assessment from Fort Dix volunteers helping harvest a tomato crop.
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Camden
Seabrook Farms
Bridgeton
N. J
Amalgamated
Meat Cutters and Butchers Workmen of
North America
Fort Dix
Airliner crash near record deaths in Mississippi river
The Associated Press reports a American Airlines plane crash in the Mississippi River with 24 aboard, one of the deadliest civilian aviation incidents in U.S. history. Only the 1940 Penn Central Transport loss near Lovettsville, Virginia with 25 deaths exceeds it, including Senator Ernest A Lundeen.
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Associated Press
American Airlines
Mississippi River
Pennsylvania Central Airlines
Sen Ernest A Lundeen
Lovetteville
Government must stay involved in business says Adams
Henry Adams of the Iowa Manufacturing Co., formerly WPB construction machinery division aide, tells Cedar Rapids Chamber that government will remain active in the postwar economy. He cites surplus material controls, a human rights era, staggered end of war contracts, and the need for business input to avoid bureaucratic chaos. He also notes Cedar Rapids' good outlook from diversified industries, electronics, highway expansion, and ongoing food processing.
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Henry Adams
Iowa Manufacturing Company
Construction Machinery Division
WPB
Chamber of Commerce
Adams
Washington
Cedar Rapids
No Office Closing In Honor Lincoln's Birthday Saturday
Cedar Rapids will observe Lincoln's Birthday with no special office closings. City hall post office county courthouse the library and all sub stations stay open Saturday. Some offices that normally close at noon on Saturdays will still close at noon as usual.
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Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
County Red Cross
Keen Teen Klub Opens Spring Membership Drive
The Keen Teen Klub at the YMCA building in Cedar Rapids invites Cedar Rapids and Marion youths ages 15 to 18 to join. A spring quarter quota of 300 was set, with 428 members this winter and average Saturday attendance of 130. Activities include dance nights, bowling, table games, and swimming. dues are quarterly, spring quarter ends June 1, 1944.
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Keen Teen Klub
Ymc.a
Vern Kriz
Dick Truesdell
Ronald Hedin
Kay Cusack
Patricia Kaufman
Earl Moeller
Dick Rust
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Eight 17 Year Olds Enlisted in Navy
Enlistments of eight 17 year olds were reported at the Cedar Rapids navy recruiting station Friday. The group includes Dale E. Green Paul F Brundidge Robert C Long Robert D Price Kenneth J Keating Frank W Neider Jr Robert D Howard and Leo H Wood with addresses in Cedar Rapids Anamosa Iowa City Marble Rock Walker.
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Cedar Rapids
Dale E. Green
Twenty-first Avenue
Paul F. Brundidge
Fifteenth Street
Regular Navy
Robert C. Long
Thirty-third Street
Robert D. Price
Fifth Street
Kenneth J. Keating
Anamosa
Frank W. Neider, Jr
Iowa City
Robert D. Howard
Marble Rock
Leo H. Wood
Walker
Naval Reserve
Two Men Injured At LaPlant Choate Plant
Two workers were hurt at the LaPlant Choate plant Thursday night. Lester Miller 42 of Alburnell suffered a punctured abdomen when a board from a saw struck him. William Thorton 48 of Vinton lost his left thumb and index finger while operating a machine. Both were taken to St Luke’s hospital.
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LaPlant-Choate Company
Lester Miller
Alburnell
William Thorton
Vinton
St.Lukes Hospital
Bicycle Registration Tags Go on Sale for 1944
Frank Hrabetin of the police traffic department announced that 1944 bicycle registration tags are available. Tags arrive late due to plant breakdown and cost 25 cents. To license, bicycles must have horn or bell, functioning pedals, a stand, red rear reflector, and a headlight for night use. Owners should bring 1943 registration cards and ensure all requirements are met.
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Frank Hrabetin
Police Traffic Department
Hrabetin
Hrabelin
Cedar Rapids man pleads guilty in two robbery cases
William Isaac Preston, 31, of Cedar Rapids, changed his plea to guilty on two charges in Judge J. E. Heiserman's court. He received a suspended sentence up to 10 years for robbery without aggravation tied to hog thefts from the C and Butler estate and a separate six month jail term plus a $10 fine for larceny from a building valued under $20. The Everly brothers remain in Fort Madison. The docket also notes a dismissed case between Trombino and Melsha, probate actions for Ellan Earl, and estate administration for William H. Finn, plus a vagrancy sentence for James Crigler and a divorce dismissal by Harry Brooks.
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William Isaac Preston
Cedar Rapids
J. E. Heiserman
Preston
Linn County
C & Butler
Springville
Fort Madison
Iarlan Henkes
Fifth Street
Jess Eyerly
Fred Eyerly
Linn Bounty
Everlys
James William Crigler
J E. Heiserman
City Briefs Item Highlights Local Activities and Incidents
Clarence E. Johnson travels to Sullivan Indiana due to his father's death. Dr C Ward Macy of Coe College spoke at Cornell College chapel. Mrs Rachel Wood injured in theater fall now has visitors at Mercy Hospital. Race Relations Sunday features sermon What Color Is a Christian at Pale Methodist church with offering for Rust College. Rev Lyle K Anderson to discuss The Teaching Task of the Church at United Brethren church Shueyville. Wahanka Camp Fire group hosts Valentine party and sack supper. students Charlene Bender Janet Wasendorf Carol Eaton Mariana Herriott perform.
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Rachel Wood
Third Street
Mercy Hospital
C. W. Harrop
Pale Methodist Church
Rust, College
Lyle K. Anderson
United Brethren Church
Shueyville
Christian Endeavor
Wahanka
The
Guardian
Esther Bender
Higley Avenue
Charlene Bender
Janet Wasendorf
Carol Eaton
Mariana Herriott
Mc Kinley Principal Named to Iowa Teachers War Planning Panel
W L Paxson principal of Mc Kinley high school Cedar Rapids is chosen to represent the northeast district on the Iowa State Teachers Association committee on war and post war planning. The panel will study post war curriculum personnel and finance adjustments in schools.
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W. L. Paxson
McKinley Senior High School
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Teachers Associations
Nazi Spy Network Must Be Broken Down Worldwide
T H Young of the Order of Railway Conductors told Cedar Rapids credit workers that Nazi internal spying and the education system must be dismantled to move Germany in line with global norms. He described his Germany visit before the war, noting family ties to a Hitler bodyguard and the tense atmosphere, contrasting with Holland and Belgium where people appeared carefree amid large military forces. He added Rotterdam’s bombing news reached England a week after his return.
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T. H. Young
Order of Railway Conductors
Cedar Rapids Association of Credit Men
Cedar Rapids Retail Credit Association
Roosevelt Hotel
Mr. Young
Hitler
Holland
Belgium
Fueher
England
Rotterdam
Argow to Speak At Church Dinner
Rev Waldemar Argow of Boston will speak at a Peoples church dinner Monday at 8 p.m. after a picnic in the recreation rooms. He will also preach Sunday morning in the church pulpit once led by his father.
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Waldemar Argow
Boston
Mass
Peoples Church
Argow
W. W. Argow
Baltimore
A. G. Thurman
Book Review
Missing Girl Sought by C. R. Michigan Police
Police in Michigan and Cedar Rapids are seeking Billy Joan Sacora daughter of Mrs Ira Sacora 3019 Mansfield Ave SE who vanished Feb 5 after reportedly riding with a trucker bound for Michigan The other two girls with her have returned home and authorities urge return to Cedar Rapids if found
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Billy Joan Sacora
Ira Sacora
Mansfield Avenue
Michigan
Cedar Rapids
Stalin Letter to Churchill on Poland Deadlock
London report says Josef Stalin sent a personal letter to Prime Minister Churchill outlining Russian objections to elements of the Polish government in London. The dispatch suggests little chance of a quick settlement to the Polish issue.
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Stalin
Churchill
Poland
London
Josef Stalin
Lost and Found Notices From A Fragmented Ad Page
Several lost items listed with rewards and contact numbers. A lady’s black ton ting with small diamond, purse with glasses, a black white marked female puppy named Sally, a brown billfold with money and ID near 10th St and Sth Ave E, and a black billfold with money and gas coupons.
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Dial
Hsee
Vernon Heights
Areca
Er Rscieran AB
10Th St
Sth Ave. E
Sally
Reeward
Anne
Help Wanted and Local Services Classified Ad Fragments
Multiple short notices advertise chores and jobs including stenographer needed, domestic help for children and housework, a dishwasher position, and construction repairs. Contacts list phone numbers and addresses for each listing, reflecting a busy local classifieds page.
Gazette Route Profits in Cedar Rapids Appeal
Your profits on a Gazette route in Cedar Rapids will be from 6.00 to 9.00 per week. Many boys now carrying Gazette routes have invested part of their earnings in War Bonds thereby helping to put Hitler and Tojo out of business. Choice routes will soon be available in various sections of Cedar Rapids. Get your applications in now for first choice in your locality.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Hitler
Tojo
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Trombino
Melsha
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Katie Lewis
Golda E. Tyler
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Central City
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Fairview
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City Briefs
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Tenth Street SE
Sullivan, Ind
C. Ward Macy
Division of Social Studies
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ORCH
Don Roberts
Les Brown
Frank Voelker
Hammond
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Perl
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Piatner
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Sands Printing
2Nd St. NE
Jack’s
First Street
Chiverton S Bicycle Shop
Moth ST
Wu Probasco Jeweler
Palace Theater
Claxton Pharmacy
Fisher Drug
Vincent's
Sociely
L. A
3Rd St
Schaefer
Kresge
Hemstitching
1St St
Bishop's LY
Peaguer Arce
3Rd St. NE
Lillian Suchy Beauty
Paris Academy
Fourth Avenue
Charlie's Law Service
14Th Ave
Walter Ehlers
2Nd Ave
Low Morris Fur Shop
Dia Orga
Ray Leeper
Reliable Man
Fred Young
NOBLE
Ronnie
BUD Myers Kramer Construction CO
WMC
Priebe & Sons
1St St NW
Hubbard Tee Bidg
Hearn-Stevenson Motor Co
2Nd Avenue SE
Delancey
Hach Bros, Co
Indu
Depense Ee
Iowa Steel & Iron “Works
American News Co
1St St. SV
Twin Towers Cafe
Naxera
Glenn Techau
Gordon
Guaranty Bank & Trust CO
the Shores CO
Twin Towers
Ras
Ada
New Process Laundry Co
Auditor's Office
Montrose
Killian Co
Laren Co
Town
Atte Tss AE
Echo Inn
Kary Inn
Iowa Steel & Iron Works
eSee
Pioneer, Litho Co
Fountain
Robb’s
1St Ave
Paramount Theater
Butterfly Cafe
3Rd Ave
Mary Nell Beauty Shop
Tak Mandarin Cafe
Garnet Sandwich Shop
McKinley
U .S
Mr. Wickham
Mr. Groves
Circulation Department
Quaker Oats Company
Hubbard Ice & Fuel
First St NW
Bishop Davis
the Chronicle
Hampton
Iown
Western Groceries
Maytag
Newton
Atmalae Ee Sen Cooor
DAVIS
Red Crown
Martelle
Clarence Milter
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Pyewe
WEA Scevice
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