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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1942
Page
20
Chicago AP report shows hog prices dropping five to fifteen cents Friday after 5,000 more salable head than expected arrived, pushing weekly run to 109,000 head versus 66,000 last week. Large losses on over 240 pound offerings. sheep and cattle markets mixed with bulls firm and lambs off.
Grain buying in the rye market rose about a cent as traders linked demand to distillers converting grain into industrial alcohol for munition production. Soybeans rose over 2 cents but later trimmed gains. Corn and wheat moved modestly with government alcohol production in mind.
Chicago reports hog receipts around 15 000 with prices varying by grade and weight. Slaughter cattle and calves show steady to active demand, with top prices near 1400 for steers and strong bids for good to choice cows and heifers.
Regional livestock market notes show cattle and hog prices with varied weights. Prices range around 9 to 11 dollars per hundredweight for many lots, with several entries in the 10.00 to 10.50 range and notable totals for larger weight blocks. The report tracks shifts in cattle and hog bids and indicates steady overall movement across multiple grade categories.
Receipts show hogs at 269 pounds and prices around 10 to 13 dollars per hundredweight with variations by weight. Cattle receipts near 2 000 calves and slaughter steer trade steady to good, with common to medium grades around 9 to 11 dollars. Sheep receipts near 4 000, with fat lambs and ewes trading in the mid 4 dollar range and bulk weight figures noted for different classes.
Industry figures show 24 hour period ending 8 am Friday with overall receipts at 87, weights around 52,308 and 40,400 per year. Cattle and hog reports indicate steady to higher prices, with select and choice grades listed alongside kilogram estimates and per hundredweight values.
Sioux City market reports show slaughter steers and heifers trading weak to mixed. Beef cuts and canners move at varied quotes with prices around 13.60 for choice stockers and 165 for bulls, while heavier weight cattle show softer demand and quieter activity.
A fragmented market note from Austin lists hog weights and prices. It shows ranges 146-150 lbs and 150-160 lbs with prices around 9.75 to 10.05 per cwt, and 400-500 lbs at about 9.70. Other figures include 10.16 and 16.65 with 1908 as a possible year reference.
Early market tone weak with buyers cautious as calves and feeders hold steady while slaughter lambs and ewes decline. Cattle and hog bids remain uneven with prices largely unchanged or slightly down across weights and grades.
Hogs weaken on the local market with all grades down five cents on Friday. Long-haul top falls to 11 dollars. Mixed notes on lambs and ewes indicate price adjustments by quality and grade amidst uncertain listings.
Readable items show mixed market quotes for produce and poultry. Wheat and corn prices, apples, grapes, citrus, bananas, lemons, lettuce, cauliflower, seed potatoes, and poultry figures are listed with varied unit costs and vendor notes.
Boston dispatch reports very little trading in the week market. The Agriculture Department noted firm asking prices for domestic wheat and corn on a per bushel basis with limited movement.
Wisconsin exchange lists cheese price changes for the week. Cheddar and perhaps other cheddar varieties show a notable percentage change, with twins 33 percent and cents figures cited.
New York stock market moved higher on transportation shares at the opening with broader gains fading. Patino Mines led a list of advancers while Coca Cola and Pepsi-Cola hit new lows. Prominent gains appeared for Santa Fe Union Pacific Pennsylvania Fajardo Sugar South Porto Rico Sugar and American Smelting. Some issues including United States Steel Bethlehem Montgomery Ward Westinghouse American Can Goodrich and Woolworth rose, while J C Penney General Motors Dow Chemical Union Carbide Allied Chemical and Douglas Aircraft lagged. American Telephone dropped about three points in the forenoon but trimmed losses later.
Quotation list notes prices and percentages for many firms including Amn Co, Anaconda Copper, Bethlehem Steel, General Motors, Procter Gamble, Coca Cola, Pullman Co, United States Steel, Radio Corp, and Jet oil firms. Include shifts and percentages across manufacturers, banks, and utilities with multiple entries per line. Market activity and daily movements are summarized through rows of tickers and values.
Miss Jeanette Hermick daughter of Mr and Mrs James D Hermick of Columbus Junction and Lieut Lawrence Herrick son of Mr and Mrs Charles Herrick of Letts were married January 2 in Valparaiso Indiana by John Rhodes chaplain of Elgin Field Mrs Herrick formerly taught home economics at Letts high school Lieut Seminele is stationed at Geld near Fort Walton Florida
Market notes show Lew wheat open at May 78s around 78 percent. Chicago cash provisions list mixed grain quotes including hard OS wheat and various corn oats barley figures with prices, bids, and sample grades.
Chicago markets steady with car and truck arrivals on the J car line. Butter receipts total 7 158 ibc with prices showing little change. Idaho russet potatoes arrive from Idaho and North Dakota with light supplies and modest demand.
Receipts show steady cheese demand with higher scores and premium marks amid firm prices. Poultry markets remain firm with turkeys, hens, toms and fowls quoted at varied prices across regions, including fresh and frozen lots and regional differences.
In New York the bond market shows gains as rail issues lead a broad advance with some carriers up as much as 3 points by midday. Traders point to potential rate increases from ICC and higher passenger revenue prospects, plus dollar loans drawing attention, especially in Latin America.
Funeral services for Mrs An na Matilda Flach 510 F avenue NW will be held at 2 pm Sunday in the Moon chapel with Rev A Stauffacher officiating. Burial follows at Linwood cemetery. Mrs Flach widow of Ferdinand J Flach was born Oct 5 1866 in Amana and lived in Cedar Rapids since 1876. She died in an Iowa City hospital Thursday morning after a visit with her daughter. Also noted is the death of Thomas Collins 88 at his home 1637 F avenue NE. He was born May 11 1862 in Little Valley NY and had resided in Cedar Rapids many years serving as caretaker at Raider ball park. survived by wife Manetta and other family.
Miss Marian Fagenbaum daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Fagenbaum Sumner wed William Henry Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Henry of Oelwein in Memphis Missouri December 24 The couple will reside in Oelwein where the bridegroom works for Soft Water Service.
The Monahen funeral home states friends may call Saturday afternoon. A formal funeral announcement will be issued later.
Peter Konen aged 89 died at his home 119 Fifth Street NW at 11 20. He had lived in Cedar Rapids for 60 years. Survived by three sons Frank and William of Cedar Rapids Dominic of New and Mrs Elizabeth Knowlton of Des Moines. Body at Monahan funeral home.
Funeral services for Hiram Schutzman of 2923 C avenue NE are set for 1 30 p m Saturday at Beaty chapel with Rev Cline Patsey officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Pallbearers are Cedar Rapids building trades union members. Friends may call at the chapel.
Mrs. Martha Ellen Ball of Marshalltown visiting relatives in this city died in a local hospital at 6 15 p m Thursday. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Marshalltown firm.
The body will be taken Friday evening from Moen's to the Purser Funeral Home at Marshalltown where services will be held.
The Rev. George A Stauffacher will conduct services for Mrs Florence EF Berryhill of near Beverly who died in a local hospital Wednesday. The services will be at 1:30 PM Saturday in the United Brethren church at Olin and the body was taken to Olin Friday morning.
Chicago Dental college graduate from 1904 practiced in Maynard Arlington and Cedar Rapids. Survived by wife Addie son Dr Fred Debe grandson brother Lester of Pag Neb sisters Nora Baker Butte Mont Leota Hock Waterloo Helen Long Cincinnati. Father Jacob Debe died Waterloo Dec 30 and brother John Debe died Cedar Rapids last June. Services in Waterloo Saturday then Cedar Rapids burial Linwood cemetery.
Fragmented OCR text with prices and dates. no clear people or events identified. insufficient readable content for a coherent news item.
Harold Linderweil and assistant Gwenium, though unclear, note that Widewink marks 27 years with the company. The fragment references staff roles and a formal celebration context at the workplace.
Classified job ads from dairy plant and service sectors include cooks waitresses and a farm hand. Positions listed at Employment Service outlets in Granby and Chicago with wage ranges 4 to 10 dollars daily.
Strong interest in the welding course at the Henderson School of Welding in AR RAPIDS pushes enrollment beyond capacity. Students seek hands on training, with several applicants from the surrounding area expressing intent to enroll this semester.
An urgent sale notice announces going to Army and offers business assets for quick disposal. The terse ad mentions a hutson bales and a terraplane, with location hints at sea avenue and nearby streets.
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