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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1949
Page
5
Chicago reports Monday livestock prices recovered most losses from last week. Hogs rose 75 cents to 1 per hundred pounds, cattle up 25 cents to 2, lambs up to 1.80. Calves and cows showed gains while veal and sheep receipts varied, top prices listed for loads and grades.
Receipts show 1800 calves and mixed cattle plenty with steers and heifers up to 10 to 100 per head. Cows and bulls firm to higher. heavy steers and yearlings rise while stockers and feeders remain scarce with good demand at bulk and regional markets. Sheep receipts around 2000 remain steady with fat lambs drawing higher bids.
The Omaha hog and cattle market shows varied quotes across classes. Hogs range from 16 to 30 per hundredweight with feeders and barrows noted. cattle demand stable with fed steers and heifers up to 200 higher in some grades. cows and bulls mixed, with good to choice loins and calves active. sheep and lambs show higher replacement values and active slaughter demand amid broad price spreads.
Market notes from Wrangbas City indicate sharply curtailed Morocy supply and fluctuating cattle prices. Prices for fed steers and cows vary with extreme highs around 9400 and lows near 1062, while beef cow figures and other fed cattle show wide movement across the session.
Chicago and Des Moines reports show corn and soybeans leading gains with futures up about 10 cents. Wheat and cattle quotes firm as processors and cash buyers push values higher, reflecting solid demand and broader economic factors.
William A. Ladd of 360 Eleventh Street Marion dies at 1:50 PM Sunday after two months of illness. Born March 1 1855 in Hyde Park Pennsylvania he married Ellen Cunningham September 30 1877 at Wyoming Iowa. He served as postmaster and justice of the peace and operated stores at Morley and Donnan Junction Iowa. He once worked in Chicago before the great fire and later drove oxen on streetcars. An avid fisherman he favored Cedar River Indian Creek and bird nests. He moved to Marion in 1922.
New York AP report notes a cautious stock market recovery with small fractional gains and light volume around 700000 shares as traders watch this week's developments.
New York AP report surveys how World War II altered American attitudes toward autos. It notes many kept old cars longer, inflation raised prices, and buyers weigh practicality against desire for fresh models. The piece forecasts lingering demand uncertainty amid backlog and cost shifts.
The obituary notes a lifelong plumber who operated until about three years ago and was a Marion Methodist church member. Surviving are two daughters Edith Miller of Marion and Sue Schroder of Des Moines. five sons Allen Canton NL Clayton W Oak Park AL F C Ladysmith Wis O W Alhambra Calif Samuel A Ladd Chicago. 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Services at 2 pm Tuesday in Yocom chapel with Rev. James P. Gable. Burial Riverside cemetery Anamosa. Friends may call at the chapel.
Mrs. William Ryan 59 of 366 Eighteenth street Marion died Sunday morning in an Iowa City hospital after a long illness. Born Jessie Mae Rooney March 10 1889 near Morley she moved to Marion at age 14 and lived there since. She married January 14 1908 at Anamosa and was active in St Josephs Church Rosary Society and related groups. Survived by husband niece Florence Giblin and brothers C R Rooney and Waldo Hart. Services 9 am Wednesday at St Josephs Church with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Rosary Society will meet at the family home Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7:30.
Mrs Emma J Burger 76 formerly of 2197 Sixth avenue Marion died 11 40 am Sunday at her daughter Mrs C E Anthony 1826 Ninth street SW Cedar Rapids Born Nov 1 1872 near Spring Ville married Sept 26 1891 to George W Burger who died in 1935 Surviving two sons Adel bert and George W Burger Tama Forest Hill La a daughter Ora Gertrude Corum Tama four grandchildren and great grandchildren three sisters Stella Stewart Marion Carrie Zarroff Paralta and Jennie Clark Lisbon. Rites Wednesday in Yocom chapel conducted by Rev C V R De Jong burial Mount Zion cemetery Friends may call at the chapel.
Four-H Club Marion’s Best was entertained Saturday by Rose Wood with talks by Marion Connor on Pop Shoe Care and by Leola Mc.
Cormick spoke on design and materials while Rose Wood demonstrated sewing on buttons. Mrs James Jordan led a sewing machine attachments lesson. Carol Jordan supervised recreation hour. Plans for a Four-H tournament basketball team were discussed. Contributions supported the March of Dimes and Four-H Youth Service Exchange.
Mrs Amanda D Chesley and William F Freese both of Marion Iowa married February 9 in the Lutheran manse Decorah by Rev M A Egge Attendants were Mr and Mrs Frank W Freese of Winona Minnesota The couple will live at 420 Sixth Avenue Marion after a Minnesota Wisconsin trip Other items note births illnesses and relocations including a son for Mr and Mrs Marshall Oxley of Burlington and Anna Lea Heverly and references to local residents and travel.
Classified listings report lost keys in a small green leather case, a black harness collie, a beagle hound, a black female pointer named Bird, and a Fender panel for a 1947 Buick. Rewards offered and phone numbers provided. Also an unrelated plea to read for jewelry deals.
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