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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1944
Page
5
Chicago and Sioux City markets show 34 000 hogs unloaded in Chicago with steady hog prices amid strong steer and ewe activity. Des Moines and Omaha receipts run high with steady to slightly lower weights. cattle and sheep mix sees active trading and varied price moves.
A dense notice lists New York and Chicago produce prices for cheese, eggs, butter, poultry, and potatoes. It records wholesale ceilings, receipts, and varied grades, with itemized weights and price ranges, noting market steadiness in several categories and regional sourcing from Idaho, Colorado, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida.
A ledger-like list notes failing readings: La Cross with 3.8, Dubuane 6.0, Davenport 4.2, and Kedkuk at 2.8 is stationary. The entries resemble a scattered telegraph of voltage and river references without cohesive narrative.
Cedar Rapids market shows steady prices with top hogs at 13.45 for 200 to 300 pounds. Cattle and calf readings include choice to prime steers 14.00 to 16.15, good to choice 13.00 to 14.00, and varied beef and hog categories across weights with multiple price lines. Lambs and sheep also move with ranges from 6.00 to 13.00 per hundred weight and assorted cull grades noted.
Steels and rails fueled a sedate market rally with transfers near one million shares. Quotations drifted and several rails and railroad bonds advanced while bankers noted mixed gains across mid-priced stocks including Rio Grande Western and Missouri Pacific issues.
Grain prices feature oats wheat rye corn and soybeans with various No 2 and No 3 grades. Fruit vegetables and produce include Florida celery lemons naval oranges lettuce onions sweet potatoes and apples with mixed crate and box pricing. Hide market lists No 1 cured hides calf hides horse pricing and assorted animal products with terms for pony and glue stock.
Chicago grains firmed after a weak start with wheat and rye leading gains. Wheat for May and July rose, rye advanced 4 to 1 percent, oats and barley also firmed with listed May prices and other field seeds showing modest moves across the board.
Mrs Grace Morton of 1046 Maplewood Drive NE was to call at the police station to recover a purse containing $12 in cash ration books and ID. Mrs C G Hopewell of 2550 Meadowbrook Drive SE found it at Killian's but left it with police after failing to reach Morton. Police left a note at Morton's home stating the purse was in their possession.
The Commonwealth Apartments annual stockholders meeting reelected F. W. Yanda as president and treasurer. Directors listed include T. M. Ingersoll E. C. Evans Violet Yanda Carl Fliermans H. F. Tyler and Pearl Tyler.
The purchasing power of the dollar fell to 96.2 cents in December as living costs rose .2 percent. The National Industrial Conference Board said food costs declined slightly while housing stayed level. clothing, fuel and light rose. Overall prices were 2.8 percent higher than a year earlier.
Myra Shepard sues Vernon Heames and Anna Heames in district court for breach of contract over a rental at 1743 First avenue SE, Cherry property, seeking 551 dollars plus 5 percent interest.
Two teenage brothers from Chicago ask the superior court to award custody and that of their 3 year old sister to their father Paul Butler a Chicago sportsman and paper company president. They accuse their mother Marjorie Stresenreuter Mathias of indiscretions including advocating free love and heavy drinking. Judge Joseph Sabath planned a ruling Monday.
Guards describe missed warnings and unclear orders as convicts overtake the wagon gate at the reformatory. Beam enters the deputy’s office amid knife attacks while Womachka and other prisoners are taken as hostages. Guard routines, gate access, and padlock procedures are questioned.
Chicago reporter C Nelson Sparks claims evidence exists of an international trusteeship seeking to nominate presidential candidates for both parties. He cites a 1940 Willkie nomination manipulation and alleges involvement by Hopkins and others, urging Republicans to reject a small cabal steering party leadership.
Clair Felker of Chicago visited his mother Mrs Don Boquist in Cedar Rapids. Linn County Tuberculosis association directors plan a Wednesday meeting after a Dutch treat dinner at Roosevelt Hall. A DDT office rep will hold Cedar Rapids Chamber conferences Wednesday 9 30 am to 5 pm. Carolyn Havard reported bicycle theft from Franklin high school grounds. Manufacturers’ Bureau Cedar Rapids Chamber personnel committee meets at noon at Montrose Hotel. The Social Order of the Beauceant to meet Friday 1 30 pm in Masonic Hall for initiation. officers rehearsal at 10 30 am followed by a picnic lunch at 12 30. All members invited to luncheon. Joint installation.
Local service for Apolis commandery and Beauceant assembly with installations. Center Point youth assault arrest and court action. Nigerian speaker at Wilson High School on Nigeria Today and Tomorrow. Cub Scout round table and Traveling Men's Club officers announced. Lost and found ads, personal ads, and local business listings interspersed.
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