Cattle and hog markets climb on steady trade
Chicago and Sioux City livestock reports show cattle and hog prices advancing with higher bids across multiple grades. Hogs reach top $30 for select loads while cattle firm to modestly higher amid strong slaughter and feeder demand in Des Moines and Omaha regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
S. Dept Agriculture
Omana Livestock
Omaha
API
I US
Sioux City Livestock Sioux
Kansas City
Cedar Rapids Hog and Cattle Market Report Update
Prices rose on Tuesday with a $1 gain after Monday’s $125 increase. The report lists bid ranges for hogs, cattle, calves, sheep, and various livestock and grain items, detailing prime and good categories, weights, and wholesale fruit and vegetable prices across multiple commodities and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Stocks Endure Late Selloff as Norfork and Western Leads
Wall Street logged heavy selling in the late session with industrials and rails dipping multiple points. Norfolk and Western gained 18 points on a proposed 4-for-1 split, then faded. list of casualties includes Santa Fe, Union Pacific, New York Central, General Motors, Chrysler, Goodyear, United States Steel, Caterpillar, and others. Dow Jones industrials near 179.31, rails around 51.10, closings show broad weakness across sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Reading
Norfolk and Western
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
New York Central
Southern Pacific
Great Northern
Southern Railway
United States Steel
Chrysler
General Motors
Goodyear
Montgomery Ward
Douglas Aircraft
American Smelting
Union Carbide
Eastman Kodak
International Paper and
Caterpillar Tractor
Dow-Jones
Tuesnay
J. E. Bennett and Co
W. K
Merchants Bank
Adams Express
Alaska
Juneau
Alleghany Corp
Allied Chem
Allied Stores
T&t
Allis Chalmers
Johns Manville
Amn Air L
Jones Laughlin
Amin Can
Kennecott
Amn
Kresge
Amn Loco
Kroser
G&b
Leonard Oi
Am N Roll Mills
Libby McNeill
Amn Smelting
Libbey Owens
Amn Steel
Ero le Pasco
Proctor Gamble
Certaintech
Spuh Sve NJ
Cessna Aire
Pure Ol
Ches & Ohio
Radio Corp of
Chro T West Radio Kelth
Cheo & Now
Rem Rand
Motors
Repb Steel
Cltice Svegels Resn
Coen Cola
Schenley Dis
Colum Car
Sears Roebuck
G & EB UW
Shell Union
Silver King
Edison
Simmons Co
Southern
Sinclair Oi
Shelly Ol
Gon Batson
Socony
Pont Ae
Vultee
Can
Mt Railw
Souany
Del
Brands
Burts
Gurtiss
aRastdl Steel
Warner
Eaton
Grain Prices Hit Seasonal Crests
Chicago reports show grain prices peaking for the season with gains in wheat corn oats and barley before profit taking near the close On March contracts wheat fell 15 to 2.38 cents while corn rose to 1.43 58 and oats moved higher to 80 3 4 cents in a volatile session Chicago cash provisions list wheat prices and assorted cereals by class and grade reflecting marked bids and offers in the market
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamson Brothers
H. R. Mowrey
Cedar Rapids
Merchants National Bank
Chicago
Mississippi River Stage Report From Several Cities
River levels show no change in Hastings La Crosse and Cedar River readings. Dubuque Davenport and Keokuk report falls ranging 0.2 to 0.5 feet with Keokuk and Cedar River at Cedar Falls marking notable declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Fae
la Crosse
McGregor
Dubuque
Wilson Seeks Probe of Western Union Office Closings
Senator George A. Wilson called for immediate investigation into Western Union plans to close offices in Spirit Lake Decorah Osage and Creston Iowa. He warned the move will hinder small business and said he wired affected firms to urge action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Western Union
Iowa
George A. Wilson
Wilson
Wherry
R-Neb
Spirit Lake
Decorah
Osage
Creston
Chicago Produce Market Summary Shows Mixed Demand
Chicago market reports firm hens and broilers at 32 to 34 cents with turkeys at 33c, cheese and butter receipts strong, eggs at 2.198 carloads with extras around 48c, potatoes arrivals totaling 96 on track with Idaho Russet and Nebraska Bliss prices noted. New York prices for apples and eggs steady with wholesale quotes by receivers to jobbers and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Texas
Idaho
Minnesota
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Chicago
Bliss
Wyoming
New York
Jarre
Taft Expects Accord With Bricker Shortly
Senator Taft of Ohio said he expects to reach an agreement soon with Len Bricker on how the Ohio delegation to the 1948 Republican national convention will be seated. Taft smiled and said he is not a candidate for the presidency, but he added he does not rule out the possibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Taft
Ohio
Len Bricker
Rohio
Milo Dodge Fined for Reckless Driving in Police Court
Milo Dodge of 2234 Cold Stream Avenue NE was fined 100 dollars and costs in police court Tuesday for reckless driving. He was arrested around 1 AM in the 800 block of Shaw Yer road after police reported erratic driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Dodge
Cold Stream Avenue
Dodge
Shawyer Road
Princess frock embroidery pattern pattern 975 advert
A vintage needlework notice promotes a yokeed princess frock with optional long sleeves and multi color embroidery. Laura Wheeler pattern 975 includes transfers charts photos and concise directions for Jr. Miss sizes 1 13 15 17. Send 20 cents and your name address to Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Wheeler
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Needlecraft Dept
Randolph Street
Chicago
Tuesday Total for Greek War Relief Drive Reaches 3020
The Greek War Relief drive in Cedar Rapids stood at 3020 dollars by Tuesday morning, per Chairman Harold Ward. Industry reports to Treasurer Russell_manatt at Merchants National Bank are encouraging, highlighting urgent need to aid Greek orphans like Mitsos Petropoulos who lost both parents and endured poverty and disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Harold Ward
Russell Manatt
Merchants National Bank
Ward
Paul Costas
Greece
Mitsos Petropoulos
Albania
Costas
America
Misos
Man Escapes Injury In Train Car Collision
Harold S. Andrews of 422 First Avenue NW escaped injury when his eastbound auto collided with a Chicago and North Western passenger train at the First Avenue W crossing around 1130 a.m. Tuesday. He said he did not see the train until on the tracks. the front end of the car was damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold S. Andrews
First Avenue NW
Chicago and North Western
First Avenue W
Andrews
Puerto Rico Team Caps Slugfest from Yankees
A two run homer by Fernando Pedroso capped a six run sixth inning and gave the City of Ponce a 12 8 victory over the New York Yankees in San Juan Puerto Rico The Puerto Rican player sparked wild celebrations as the crowd watched the Yanks win two prior games
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
INS
Fernando Pedroso
City of
Ponce
New York
Yankees
Harold Bucholz Fined On Disorderly Charge
Harold Bucholz of 1019 Fifth Avenue SE was fined 25 dollars and costs in police court for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He was arrested downtown around 10 20 p m Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bucholz
Harold F. Bucholz
Fifth Avenue SE
Bucholz
Heart Attack Proves Fatal For Long Beach Visit
Marion resident L. A. Levasseur 470 Seventh Street died at 3 30 p m Monday in a Long Beach California hospital after a heart attack suffered about a week earlier. He and his wife had traveled to California for winter. Body to be returned to Marion for services and burial with arrangements to be announced.
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L. A
Mrs Frank Clark Hosts Birthday Dinner For Husband
Mrs Frank Clark entertains tonight in celebration of her husband's birthday. Guests include Mr and Mrs C H Sweet, Vernon Clark, Roger, Bonalee Clark, Mr and Mrs Orville O Kelly, and Patricia Ann. Mr and Mrs FE Luse learned by cable that their daughter Mrs Keith Anderson and her son Monty arrived safely at Adak Aleutian Islands with T/Sgt Anderson in U S Airways communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Clark
C H Sweet
Vernon Clark
Roger
Bonalee Clark
Orville O'Kelly
Patricia Ann
FE. Luse
Keith Anderson
Monty
Adak
Aleutian Islands
Anderson
U. S Airways Communications
Boy Scout Picnic at Legion Hall and Birthday Play
Cub Pack 58 and families plan a nighttime picnic at Legion hall with merit badges awarded and a birthday play honoring famous men from February. Milwaukee Service Club members in the Marion and Cedar Rapids area meet at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Glow Room of the Light company Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Milwaukee Service Club
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Light Company
Will of Cedar Rapids businessman admitted to probate
The will of John A Limback, a Cedar Rapids businessman and environmental advocate, who died February 6 at 82, was admitted to probate Monday with Rosemary Limback Canfield appointed executrix and Anthon Limback receiving equal shares. Also admitted was the will of Earl R Balderston, who died February 10, naming Lavina L Balderston as executrix without bond and sole heir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A Limback
Cedar Rapids
Enviie
Rosemary Limback Canfield
Limback
Anthon
Earl R. Balderston
Lavina L. Balderston
Hatch and Brookman Company Sues Lloyds for Foreclosure
The Hatch and Brookman Company seeks judgment of 410.86 and foreclosure of a mechanic s lien against Mr and Mrs Jack A Lloyd in district court. The petition claims lumber and building materials were sold to the Lloyds last June and improvements completed on the property at 2920 Southland Drive SW, which remain unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatch and Brookman Company
Jack A. Lloyd
Lumber Company
Lloyds
Southland Drive
Judge Orders Eviction Of Mc Minds From 111 Fifth Ave SW
Judge J E Heiserman on Tuesday ordered Mr and Mrs Ervin Mc Minds ousted from the house at 111 Fifth avenue SW on petition by Carrol and J and Helen C Mayrand. Execution delayed until March 3 to allow time to vacate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Heiserman
Ervin McMinds
Fifth Avenue
Carrol
Helen C. Mayrand
Nye divorce petition dismissed on motion in district court
Eileen Nye’s divorce petition against Jack Nye was dismissed in district court last Friday on the plaintiff's motion. Deputy Sheriff Harlan Snyder investigated a report of burning 200 bales of straw valued at 100 dollars last Saturday, straw belonging to Emil Lamparek who resides a half mile north of Beverly on Rockford road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Nye
Jack Nye
Harlan Snyder
Emil Lamparek
Beverly
Rockford Road
Mrs Walker Returns from Pine River After Sister’s Death
Mrs A M Walker of 1607 First Avenue SE and her mother Mrs Mary Burwell returned from Pine River Minnesota where they attended the death of Mrs George Wilson Kraemer, Mrs Walker’s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Walker
Mary Burwell
Pine River
Minn
Children Story Hour at Daniels Park Library
A children's story hour is scheduled at the Daniels Park public library station at 4 15 p m on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Story Hour
Daniels Park
The
Public Library
Coins Seized From Cedar Rapids Meters Totaled 1599 45
The Cedar Rapids police report five days of meter collections totaling 1599 dollars 45 cents. A bogus check for 15 dollars was passed at the Grand cafe and returned marked no account. the check bore the signature of Charles Wilcox according to Leo Ortner who notified police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Police Department
Leo Ortner
Grand Cafe
Charles Wilcox
Merchants National Bank
Mrs. Dyrland Dies at 80 in Marion
Mrs. George Dyrland, 80, died at 2 30 p.m. Monday at the family home in Marion. Born in Norway, she came to the United States in 1884 and lived in Decorah, Norway, and Springville before Marion 27 years ago. Surviving: husband, son Lewis of Chicago. five daughters. a brother in Norway. 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services Thursday at 2 30 p.m. in Yocom chapel with burial in Springville cemetery. Two sons preceded her in death.
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Dyrland
George Dyrland
Eighth Avenue
Marion
Norway
Decorah
Vinton
Dyrlands
Springville
Lutheran Church At
Lewis
Chicago
Amanda Cleghorn
Ida Hampton
Cedar Rapids
Gertrude Rogers
Denver
Lillian Gill
Cora Taylor
Mason City
Nicolia Risdal
Gordon
Norman
Yocom Chapel
C . R. de Jong
Springville Cemetery
Winant says world looks to U S leadership in U N and brotherhood
Des Moines reports former ambassador John G Winant tells a Chamber of Commerce luncheon that the world seeks United States leadership in the United Nations and in improving mankind. He cites America as a pioneer in civil rights and urges progress through housing education recreation and nondiscriminatory law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
United States
United Nations
John G Winant
Great Britain
Winant
Chamber of Commerce
America
Only 20 Votes Cast In Mason City Primary
Mason City saw only 20 of 12,828 eligible voters participate in the city primary. No candidate achieved a legal nomination, so March 31 offices will require nomination by convention or petition. Positions include mayor six council members police judge assessor and treasurer. Primary cost tallied at about 20 dollars per vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Murray Stricken. Marquette Coach in Hospital
Frank J. Murray, 59, Marquette University football coach, was reported resting comfortably at St. Marys hospital after suffering a heart attack in his office. The report notes the average U S railroad freight car weighed 335 tons in 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Frank J.murray
Marquette University
St. Mary’s Hospital
U. S
Lost and Found list items recoveries and rewards
A collage of want ads lists numerous lost items and rewards including pearls at John Deere Building, a Hamilton watch, red brackets, keys on a chain, a Delco toolkit, a girl's glasses, a fraternity pin, a brown purse, a black billfold, textbooks, a small black dog and a black and white terrier. Contact numbers and locations such as Central City SE and bus depot appear with each notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Deere
Wilber Peters
Central City
Hamilton Watch
Edna Reis
Roosevelt
6Th St
Theodore J. Stark Co
Sth
3Rd Ave
Delco
Novak Heating Co
Mario
Iowa
Turkey Raiser Feasts Solons
Rep. W H Nicholas hosts a turkey luncheon for Iowa lawmakers in Des Moines to celebrate his wife Viola's forty fifth birthday as a bill on tax exemptions for poultry farmers surfaces before adjournment. The house quickly passes the bill after Nicolas remarks he has profited from turkey farming and never paid taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
W H Nicholas
Mason City
Nicholas
House
Senate
Viola
Club One-9-Teen Future To Be Discussed by YMB
Young Men's Bureau members will meet at the club on Third avenue SE to discuss the future of Club One-9-Teen. The youth center, closed since early this month for reorganization, stems from a survey. Dinner precedes the discussion at 615 p.m., with reservations by 5 p.m. Wednesday via the Chamber of Commerce.
Designing Woman Magazine Rack for Home Storage
A well planned built in magazine rack fits in a recreation room corner or hall. Shelves slant to keep magazines flat with partial cover visible for quick identification. Pair with a chair and lamp, finish in wood tones or dark paint to complement furniture and highlight covers.
Hazleton Fire Destroys New Perry Pollock House
A Saturday blaze consumed the partially built Perry Pollock residence in Hazleton, described as one of the town’s best homes. The report also notes Baguio’s wartime devastation and loss of its early plans as a capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Perry Pollock
Baguio
Philippine Islands
Rheumatic Pain Relief Boosts Eighty-Year-Old Woman
An elderly local resident reports dramatic relief from rheumatic pains after using RHU-AID. She walked with ease for the first time in years and claims her nerves are strengthened. The advertisement touts RHU-AID as a liquid formula of three medicines addressing rheumatic and neuritic aches, sold at Cedar Rapids drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
Cedar Rapids
Home made seismographs record quakes for $2 a month
Fred Keller of New Kensington has developed home built seismographs that visibly record earthquakes at up to 100000 times magnification and cost about $2 monthly to operate. A metallurgist by trade, Keller perfected the recorder, drawing interest from the Geodetic Survey as he pursues quake studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Kensington
Fred Keller
Keller
Patriot Stirling Accepts Gold Medal For Citizenship Choice
Indianapolis undertaker Robert Stirling was awarded a gold medal by the American War Mothers for choosing to keep American citizenship over a Scottish baronetcy and estate. The ceremony drew about 400 officials with praise from former Governor Henry Schricker who called him a true American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Robert Stirling
Stirling
Indiana
Henry F. Schricker
Re-Styling Cars Offers Fresh Look For Used Wheels
Jerry Stageberg, 22, runs a Minneapolis auto styling service. He remodels old cars when new ones are unavailable, removing chrome, redesigning grilles, lowering the top, and moving the license plate under glass to create a low streamlined appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Jerry Stageberg
Stageberg
McDonoughs Mine Coal From Basement 50 Feet Deep
Bridgeport Ohio residents Mr and Mrs Michael Mc Donough both 65 have mined coal from their basement shaft since 1914. The shaft reaches 50 feet into a hillside, yielding coal for decades. Mc Donough says coal underlays the entire area and he will not run short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Ohio
Michael McDonough
McDonough
McDonoughs
Pick a Plump Husband Says Harvard Professor
Boston report features Prof. Earnest Hooton of Harvard arguing fat men make the best husbands. He says a plump husband tends to be even tempered and amiable, while slim men he labels string-bean or bone-and-muscle types as poor matrimonial bets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Earnest Hooton
Harvard
Hooton
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Burd
Marion F Robb
C. E Pearson
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Frank Seeks
Davenport
C E. Pearson
Ninth Avenue
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W. H. Booze
Mrs. L. Chieneke
E. C. Place
Mildred McDonnell
St. Paul
D. F. Hindman
Missouri
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Oscar Anthes
St. Luke's Hospital
A. F. Chesley
George Luense
John A. Limback
Gibson
H. W
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Clinton
Frank Gibson
Marton
U.S
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Patti Sue Roeder
Textile Association of
Los Angeles
Drahos
Robert J Dane
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John Stempfle
Turkey
YMB
Designing Woman
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Caldwell Senna
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