Hogs and Cattle Rise in Market Forward Run
In Chicago and across major markets Friday hogs and cattle climbed while sheep steadied. Butcher hogs reached 29.75 with heavy weights trading softer late. cattle receipts about 2,000 with feeder and cow values up to 25.00 while strong demand limited by supply. sheep varied with lambs around 23.65 to 24.00 and several lots near 24.00. OMAha and Sioux City reports show mixed gains in hogs and steadier cattle along with broader interior market activity. Des Moines combined receipts totaled 20,500 with 28,200 weekly total, price ranges for several weight classes noted.
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Chicago
Ciicago Livestock
USDA
Omaha
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids Hog and Cattle Market Report Highlights Prices
The Cedar Rapids market shows prices up to 28.25 for prime butchers and 25.50 for packers. Cattle ranges include choice steers 26.00 to 28.00 per cwt and yearlings 23.00 to 25.00. Also listed are cow and bull values, calf market figures, sheep and lamb quotes, and various hides and produce prices with notes on weight bands and quality.
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C. R
Cedar Rapids
Stock Market Dull in Slow Friday Trading
New York stocks in a slow session edged lower overall with few leaders extending Thursday's revival. The market showed scattered exceptions but mostly moved at modestly lower levels in another sluggish trading day.
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New York
Dow Jones Quotation Roundup and Market Notes
Friday trading carried limited movement with industrials and a broad list of stocks showing marginal changes. The New York market featured slim government issues activity as Mississippi River stages remained steady and river towns reported small shifts in water levels.
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New York
Bond Review
Kansas City Livestock Market Report
Cattle receipts 600 salable and 1 100 total ahead of Monday. Buyers firm with higher prices for steer and heifer yearlings and cows. Prices include good steers 22.00 23.50, medium and low good steers 17.00 42.00, good heifer cows 16.00 17.00, cutters and common 11.50 24.00, bulls 14.00 15.50, good to choice vessels 22.00 37.00.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
United
Chicago Produce Prices and Receipts Report
Chicago market bulletin lists produce receipts and prices across categories. Butter eggs cheese live poultry potatoes and regional potato varieties show steady to firm tones with varied quality grades and shipper details.
New York Produce Prices and Receipts Report
AP NY market note shows butter receipts 772,300 firm with wholesale prices by grade AA 75 ac 92 score A 3c B 88 C, cheese receipts 610,310 steady, eggs receipts 23,284 firm with New York spot quotations for mixed colors and weights, extras and standards graded by percent A or B and minimum weights between 40 and 60 pounds, current receipts 44c dirties 43 Ibs.
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U.S
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Bliss
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Burbanks
Florida Bliss Triumphs
New York
Robbersj
Jaree
Wheat and Corn Prices Surge in Chicago Market Runaway
Prices of wheat jumped to a 27 year high at $2.93 a bushel as March futures surged with short covering and new buying interest. Wheat finished up 8 1 4 to 10 higher, corn up 6 to 8 cents, oats up 2 3 4 to 4. Market listings show various cash wheat and corn grades and seed prices across Chicago provisions.
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Chicago
Contributions To Greek War Relief Still Coming In
The Greek war relief committee received ongoing contributions Friday as industrial, wholesale, and retail firms sent in envelopes. Chairman Harold Ward urged Cedar Rapids leaders to keep circulating envelopes through plants even though the drive ended officially Thursday, noting the effort would continue until all envelopes are received.
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Greek War Relief Committee
Harold Ward
Cedar Rapids
Grim and Wheeler Released on Bond
Grim 41 of route 3 and Wheeler 40 of 2410 Second Avenue SE Penick millwright faced charges after arraignments before Justice H. R. Churchill. Both waived to the grand jury and posted $2 000 bonds each. They allegedly stole cooking oil from a plant storage room and sold it as wholesalers to Cedar Rapids merchants.
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Ford
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H. R. Churchill
Lewis O. Grim
Route 3
Frank W. Wheeler
Second Avenue SE
Penick Millwright
Cedar Rapids
Grim
Wheeler
L. B. Marshall
George Connell
W L Rimmer Fined for Restaurant Disturbance
William L. Rimmer, 26, of 1006 Seventh Street SE, was fined 25 dollars and costs in police court after pleading guilty to drunkenness and disturbing the peace. He and a companion ran up a 3.20 bill at a local restaurant Thursday night and caused the disturbance before a restaurant employee held him until Patrolman John Hilavacek arrived. His companion, Glen Wilson, 23, of 2020 Third Street SW, was fined 10 dollars for drunkenness.
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William L. Rimmer
Seventh Street
Rimmer
John Hilavacek
Glen Wilson
Third Street
Iowa Obituaries and Death Notices From Oxford Junction to Marengo
Services were held for John Rees 62 at Hayden funeral home and Sacred Heart church in Oxford Junction burial in Mayflower cemetery. Rees born Sept 2 1885 worked as car inspector for Milwaukee railroad at Sabula and Savanna. Survivors include wife Mary Evers mother Mrs John Bees sister Mrs Fanny Moravec brothers Antone Gabriel Louis Bees. Also James Fr Pavlicek 74 died suddenly with services at Peppers funeral home and burial in Bohemian National cemetery near Vining. Thomas E Coover 84 retired farmer died in Marengo. services at Hoover funeral home and burial in Pilot Grove cemetery. survivors include Samuel Mecr vil Coover Lawrence Coover Alma Butler Florence Pace. One ampere equals movement of about six billion electrons per second past a point.
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Pam
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Keystone
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Marengo
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Eastern Iowa Band Fest Entries Confirmed
Anamosa Vinton and Ft Madison high schools join Cedar Rapids sponsored Band Fest set for June 7. Invitations sent. Wapello and others back entries. Up to 30 bands compete with royal queens and hostesses, events include luncheon banquet and Hawkeye Downs show. Mund and Shirk co chair.
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Vinton
Fort Madison
Anamosa
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Tavern Owners Hit House Bills
Cedar Rapids tavern owners criticized two proposed beer bills as unfair at a Thursday night meeting of the Cedar Rapids Tavern Owners Association. They denounced removing booths separating food from beer and higher class B license costs, while supporting house file 288 for stricter beer law enforcement. George Lundquist was elected vice president, with Emmett Moen William Brecht Tony Nassi Joe Gatto Leo Ortner Joe Burke and Joe Ballard named to the board.
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Cedar Rapids Tavern Owners Association
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Emmett Moen
William Brecht
Tony Nassif
Joe Gatto
Leo Ortner
Joe Burke
Joe Ballard
Cedar Rapids Concert Series Sells Out for 1947 48
The Cedar Rapids Community Concert Association reports a sold out season for 1947 48 with no memberships left. Campaign HQ at the Montrose hotel closed Friday. Next season features the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra De Paul Infantry Chorus Mona Paulee Metropolitan Opera Star and Maryla Jonas pianist.
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Robert B. Davis
Montrose Hotel
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
de Paul Infantry Chorus
Mona Paulee
Metropolitan: Opera
Maryla Jonas
Jan Hus conferred initial degree on Joseph W Kristian
City briefs note that Jan Hus conferred the initial degree on Joseph W Kristian this week. Frank E Hess and George L Rafus are named in the same item. A Bricklayers Union No 1 meeting is announced for Saturday at 9 am at the Z C B J hall. The Rev Lyle K Anderson will speak on Sabbath observance at 9:30 am.
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Joseph W Kristian
Frank E. Hess
George L. Rafus
Bricklayers Union No
Z. C. B. J. Hall
Lyle K. Anderson
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Shueyville
Christian Endeavor
Day of Recollation at Mount Mercy College
A day of recollation sponsored by the Young Ladies Retreat Organization of Cedar Rapids will be held at Mount Mercy Junior College. Rev. Bernard Collins of St. Mary's orphanage in Dubuque will lead with a 7:30 p.m. Saturday conference and 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass followed by breakfast. A holy hour from 4 to 5 p.m. closes the retreat. Irene DeMuelenacre of 1321 Second Avenue SE is president of the sponsoring group.
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Mount Mercy Junior College
Bernard Collins
St. Mary’s Orphanage
Dubuque
Irene .DeMuelenacre
Second Avenue SE
Marion Cleaners Waives on Gas Tax Refund Charge
The Marion Cleaners and Launders Inc. waived to the grand jury on a charge of making a false statement in a gas tax refund claim. Justice H. R Churchill set bail at $200. State Agent W. H. Lauderdale alleges the firm filed a false claim for a $24 refund on 600 gallons of gasoline.
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Grand Jury
H. R Churchill
W. H. Lauderdale
Marion rural district approves bond for central school
Marion residents vote 182 to 20 in a special election at Concord to finance a $160000 centralized township school. Voters also approve selling four unused school houses by 186 to 14. Directors for the district to be chosen March 10 at Concord. Incumbent W D Potter seeks re election. other candidates named for three and two year terms. treasurer race also noted.
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Ralph Michel
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Harlan Starry
James Jordan
Henry Boesenberg
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Clyde Scott
Eleanor E. Trimble
Do false teeth slip or wobble when you talk or eat
FASTEETH offers an alkaline spray to sprinkle on dentures, claimed to keep teeth more firmly set and give a secure, comfortable feel. Advertises no gummy taste and promotes ease during talking, eating, laughing, or sneezing. Available at drug stores.
Red airborne armies loom large in Soviet strength
AP report from Washington notes Russia may maintain an airborne force approaching 100000 troops, far larger than the US 82nd Airborne Division. Analysts question transport capacity and wartime aircraft mix, while major Gen Gavin warns airborne forces target key strategic sites in future warfare.
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Fort Bragg
N.C
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Israe
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Infantry Journal
Charlotte LaHue Struck By Car Injuries Minor
Charlotte LaHue escaped with cuts and bruises after being struck by a car driven by 16 year old Dale Crosier. She was crossing First Avenue East at Third Street against a red light and was treated at St. Luke's hospital. No charges filed.
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B Avenue
Dale Crosier
E Avenue
Miss LaHue
First Avenue
Third Street
St. Luke’s Hospital
Thanksgiving Thanks from Friends and Churches
A local note of gratitude thanks neighbors for sympathy and floral tributes after illness and loss. Names include Rev and Mrs. S. E Dooty, the Ellis Park church of God, Dr. McConkle, United Cereal Workers Local 110, and several families and funeral staff. Also several lost and found notices amidst a busy community page.
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E Dooty
Ellis Park
Taxes Withheld From Pay Top U.S. Revenue for 1946
The 1946 treasury report shows payroll tax withholdings as the largest single source of federal revenue. Total calendar year collections reached 38.64 billion dollars, a peacetime record, with individual income taxes at 17.884 billion and corporate taxes near 4.551 billion. Gift, liquor, tobacco, and miscellaneous taxes rose, while the automobile use tax dropped after a July repeal. Employment taxes added about 1.784 billion amid strong employment and wages.
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Treasury
Internal Revenue Bureau
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