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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1949
Page
5
Salable livestock estimates for Tuesday show cattle 7000 hogs 8000 sheep 3000. Hogs were steady to 50 cents lower from Friday with 11 000 head on sale. Cattle steady to 60 cents higher though feeders lower. Lambs strong to 25 cents higher while ewes stayed steady to weak.
USDA hog receipts about 11 000 head with 220 pound barrows and gilts down. Sows steady to 25 cents lower. butchers 25 50 cents lower. Calves active demand steady to higher. steers up to 50 cents, heifers strong. Slaughter lambs strong to 28 dollars higher. ewes weak. Top prices noted for select lots across hogs cattle and lambs in the Chicago market.
Salable receipts total 27 800 with 200 fed steers under 1000 lbs and heavier steers slow. Cows steady to weak with some thin. stockers and feeders higher early. Fed steers around 21 00 to 23 00. yearlings about 23 50. medium cows 19 60 to 20 50. Barrows and gilts traded 19 00 to 20 50. sows bid steady to 50c lower. Receipts about 6 600 including loads of fed wool lambs and feeding lambs, no early action.
Iowa market receipts show Monday estimates around 45 000 week ago 48 000 year ago 22 500 actuals Saturday 45 600 as packing plants in southern Minnesota and many Iowa yards process livestock. Prices steady with ranges for hogs and sows across weight classes from 160 pounds to 550 pounds with values listed for 160–180 up to 450–550 pounds and varying by quality and size.
The Cedar Rapids market lists steady prices across hogs cattle calves and sheep. Prime hogs top at 2000 dollars with packers at 17 50 per 100 pounds, while steers range from medium to prime up to 2300 dollars for 900-1150 pounds. Also includes wholesale fruit vegetables and grain notes with multiple item prices and weights.
New York trading opened with slight losses outweighing gains as many issues edged down while a few posted small advances. Volume reached about 550000 shares amid a muted session. Kansas City livestock receipts totaled 7000 calves and 500 fed steers with mixed price changes and firm to higher quotes for certain categories. Mississippi River readings showed minor changes at Hastings La Crosse McGregor Dubuque and Cedar River at CBR with scattered price shifts.
Reports from Chicago indicate mixed poultry demand with hens at 36c and Leghorn 28c, turkeys hens 68c and toms 43 50c, ducks and geese priced per weight. Receipts total 711,288 pounds, market described as easy with steady New York grain prices and notes on produce quality and standard checks.
Chicago grain futures rose in late trading after a quiet pre holiday session. May wheat and corn gained on commercial demand and CCC premium moves, with wheat up 44-13 to around 214 1/4 and May corn near 1.26 3/4. Prices for oats rye soybeans lard and field seeds also edged higher on the report from AP.
Hog receipts 9500 slow early sales light weights mostly steady spots 25 cents higher for good and choice 180-240 lb barrows. Heavier weights bid 264 to 50 cents lower, few sows steady around 16.50. Cattle receipts 11800 calves 250 fed steers and fed heifers opening fully steady. strong weight steers active, cows steady to weak, bulls steady to 50 cents higher, veal steady. Feeder classes about 15 percent, fairly active, steady to 50 cents higher. Top good and choice heatweight fed steers around 25.00, medium good fed steers 20.00 to 24.00, several loads good heifers 22.50 to 24.00, average 24.25, stock steer loads 24.75. Sheep receipts 6000 slow, slaughter lambs not fully established, early kids steady to weak, good and choice slaughter lambs around 24.50 and above. Good and choice slaughter ewes steady at 11.75, three decks good and choice feeding lambs 23.78 to 24.00.
In a Binghamton New York test 29 life insurance salesmen interviewed 126 night workers until dawn. They closed 61 policies totaling 285 608 dollars, a rate better than the daytime average. The study suggests a new buyers market as eager workers buy after midnight.
Czech hockey player Stenek Marik, who left a World Amateur Championship team in Stockholm, is reported to seek entry into the United States Monday instead of returning home. A hotel search and questioning of delegation officials yielded no clue to his whereabouts after he slipped away from Czech security.
Perry Brown national commander of the American Legion told a joint Iowa Legislature session in Des Moines that a universal military training bill is needed. He opposed federalizing the National Guard and urged a small professional force with a large citizen reserve over costly war scare budgets.
In Des Moines Gov William Beardsley unveiled an economy program at the state executive council meeting. He blocked several department requests including hotel rooms for boards and cautioned on high car purchases. He directed Melvin Synhorst to review health supplies pricing and limited travel to one member per board.
Washington AP Postmaster General Donaldson urged Congress to hike postal rates to cover an estimated 1949 department deficit of 526 million dollars. He said second and third class mail rates are particularly inadequate.
Des Moines officials ordered all dogs and cats tied up as part of an anti rabies drive led by Police Chief Lorin Miller. Six officers used two trucks and two cars to confiscate animals and shoot any runaways they could not catch.
French No 2 two man bobsled duo Louis St Calbre and Henri Adan were injured when their sled crashed into a wall at Mt. Van Hoevenberg Shady corner in Lake Placid New York The incident echoes a fatal crash at the same corner earlier in February involving Max Houben during world championship trials.
Addressing denture discomfort this ad promotes FASTEETH powder to hold plates more firmly. It claims a pleasant taste free of gummy texture and notes the product is alkaline and non acid.
The Shaffer and Rech families in Marion observed multiple anniversaries at a Sunday gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Shaffer marked the 49th wedding anniversary of Mrs. Shaffer’s parents, while Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Heefner celebrated 20 years. Guests included several relatives and friends from Marion and nearby towns.
Classified blurbs list lost and found items including a beagle with tan and white markings and a German police dog Fritz, plus a black female pointer, with rewards and contact numbers. The column also contains rental offers, services, and miscellaneous notices.
A list of clued words appears with numbers and hints ranging from a ruminant to a divine figure. Entries include Ireland fuss smelling organ near pronoun genuine ages and more, forming a vertical word puzzle with positions and cross clues.
Mrs. Bertie Sweet of Central City and family joined Mr. and Mrs. Bob Coon of Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids for a 25th wedding anniversary dinner for L. C. Coon of Marion. Guests included Ed Kucera and relatives such as the Whitmers and Iverson family.
The Senate on Monday approved and sent to the White House a bill extending the government's power to control exports to June 30, 1951. The measure passed by unanimous consent after the House approved it on February 17.
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