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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1949

Page

9

Man Can Live On Insects Say Scientist

New York AP Dr E O Essig of the University of California says humans can live on insects if needed. He cites locusts and migratory grasshoppers as widely eaten in several countries and notes insects have fed many cultures from Mexico to China for centuries.

United Press New York E. O. Essig University of California Essig Mexico Philippines China California Monk Lake

Cecil Ripide hog market prices and cattle daylight figures

Prices on the Cecil Ripide hog market show no quarter decrease with prime butchers around 16.75 and packers 16.75. The snippet lists bid ranges for cattle, calves, steers, cows, bulls, and various hides, plus wholesale fruits vegetables and grain market figures and butter futures from January 18.

Cecil Ripide Pacners

Stock Rise Short-Lived on Wobbly Tuesday Market

NY AP reports a choppy session as early gains faded with mixed price signs. Dow Jones averages showed fractional moves while hog prices and cattle figures reflected a cautious trading day at Des Moines Chicago and area markets.

DOW Jones Yemen Moores Carpin Iowa Des Moines Usda -Butchers Poe Waterloo Otuimwa Austin Mason C Fearn A. Moe Ma Fry Chicago

Wheat and Corn Rise as Other Grains Decline in Markets

Chicago grain futures show wheat and corn advancing slightly while oats rye and soybeans slide. Milling demand and UK flour sales buoy wheat and corn, with limited May bookings around 90 000 bushels. USDA cash quotes list No 2 yellow corn at 143 to 144 per bushel and various red and white wheat grades among prices.

Chicago Lamson Brothers H. R. Mowrey Cedar Rapids Merchants National Bank United Kingdom

New York Bond Review Edge in Early Trading

New York AP notes prices of selected railroad issues moved forward modestly while turnover in early trading ran faster than in recent sessions. The report highlights varied gains and losses across issues as investors react to initial market activity.

New York

U.S.-Built Planes Dominate World Airplane Traffic

New York AP reports U S built airliners lead global traffic with Pan American Airways set to receive the first 340 mph 75 passenger double decker from Boeing after four years of collaboration. The process emphasizes airline input and in flight efficiency over foreign rivals.

New York Aviation Research Institute Pan American Air Ways Boeing Airplane Company Pan- American Peaneiga Airlines U. S

Americans Return Czarist Silver to Soviet Emigrants

In Munich American officials handed 18 boxed czarist silver to Russian emigration representatives in the U S zone. The ware, looted from St Petersburg palaces during the revolution, was valued around 300 000 marks and will fund aid for needy emigrants after certificates of ownership are verified. General Peter W Glasenap holds the silver pending sale proceeds.

Munich St Petersburg U. S Petersburg Moscow Denekin Yugoslavia Russia Germany Sergei Jourijeff Russian Emigrants Committee U S Peter W Glasenap

Chicago Market Prices for Poultry Butter Eggs and Potatoes

Receipts show 14 trucks steady for hens and chickens with varied prices for fryers and roasts. Butter market firm with over 412 thousand pounds handled and egg rates mixed by grade. Potatoes on track with 67 arrivals and Idaho Rangers pricing around 465 per car, Colorado and Dakota russets listed with washed and unwashed options.

Chicago Prodice Idaho Rangers Golorado Clares U

New York Cheese Receipts Hit 1.022 Million Pounds

Receipts of cheese reached 1,022,843 pounds with prices steady. Market notes show no changes in quoted levels and overall supply remains unchanged.

New York

Nazi Tinge Resurfaces in German Publications

General Lucius D. Clay reports militaristic nationalistic and anti-Semitic content reappearing in German papers. He notes two magazines in Württemberg-Baden were overhauled and says the pattern aims to boost sales. An INS source says Western occupation will continue for many years to deter a future German military surge.

Berlin INS Lucius D. Clay United States Wurttemberg-Baden Clay Germany International News Service Britain France

Marion Legion Delegates Chosen for Des Moines Meeting

The Marion American Legion post and auxiliary named delegates Bernard Mullaley and H R Livingston to attend the commander adjutant meeting in Des Moines next month. The post approved buying six uniforms for the ceremonial team The Mines. Auxiliary members Hubert MecCalley Warren R Johnson Milo Vanderlinden Kenneth Barkwill Jack Boyanovsky W R Reed and Jack Larkin were initiated. The auxiliary voted $11 to the March of Dimes and plans were made for a past presidents picnic in the Legion hall Friday at 6 30.

Legion Names Des Moines American Legion Post Legion Hall Bernard Mullaley H. R Livingston A. Jackson Hubert MecCalley Warren R. Johnson Milo Vanderlinden Kenneth Barkwill Jack Boyanovsky W. R. Reed Jack Larkin Auxiliary

Miss Amelia Geffert Dies in Cedar Rapids Hospital

Miss Amelia Geffert, born March 11, 1864 in Wheeling Illinois, died Monday at 12 45 pm in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness. She lived in Marion since adolescence, attended Coe College, led a girls home in Chicago, and was active in the Evangelical church. Surviving are two nephews Ben Eidamiuller Des Plaines Illinois and Weston Grape Winfield. Services in Yoecom chapel to be announced.

Amelia Geffert Eleventh Street Marion Cedar Rapids Wheeling Ill Coe College Volunteers of America Chicago Evangelical Church Ben F. Eidamiuller Des Plaines

Temperance Pledged but with Reservations

In Dwight Illinois temperance history is noted as members of the first temperance society formed in Massachusetts 125 years ago pledged to curb drunkenness. James Houghton Jr director of the Keeley Institute cites that signatories vowed not to get drunk more than four times a year on specified holidays Fourth of July Master day Christmas day and Sheep Shearing not staying fully committed.

Dwight, Ill Temperance Society Massachusetts James Houghton, Jr Keeley Institute

Czechs Claim Early Lightning Rod Inventor Prokop Divis

In Prague a commemorative service honors Prokop Divis as the discoverer of the lightning rod six years before Franklin. Prof Julius Stornad credits Divis with early electricity based medical research and even suggests he foresaw electrifying healing 120 years before Edison.

Prague Benjamin Franklin Prokop Divis Julius Stornad Divis Edison

Philippines maintains blacklist of suspected Chinese Communists

Manila immigration officials say a blacklist lists about 150 people suspected of Communist ties. Deportation is possible if proven. Five cases await Supreme Court ruling. Officials fear intensified infiltration if China’s communists rise. Commodore Andrada cites limited naval patrol and half of 32 vessels active. US pressure and bases noted. Philippine Scouts to be disbanded.

Manila Ernee Fabre Supreme Court China Eugenio Perez Philippines Jose V. Andrada Sulu Mindanao Borneo China Sea Luzon Lingayen Gulf Vigan Andrada United States Naval Academy George W. Malone R-New Far East United States Philippine Scouts

Cannibalism Traced To Vermont Indians

Norwich University professor William C MacLeod contends cannibalism flourished in what is now Vermont three and a half centuries ago. He blames the Iroquois for torturing prisoners and initiating cannibal feasts, provoking Algonquin reprisals along the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain region.

Northfield Vermont Norwich University William C MacLeod MacLeod Green Mountains Lake Champlain Africa

Hoot Owls Enlisted To Chase Starlings

Cincinnati officials enlist 13 white hoot owls to deter hundreds of roasting starlings. pest expert J Harvey Sturgeon from Louisville predicts quick victory but warns ongoing light flashing is needed to keep the birds worried. Officials say he will have ample helpers to harry the starlings out of the city.

Cincinnati Ohio J. Harvey Sturgeon Louisville Sturgeon

Father and Son Take Education Together

Phoenixville, Pa. Frederick A Bowen and his son Frederick Jr are classmates at Ursinus College pursuing degrees. The elder, a former U S Army major, retired two years ago after three years in Japanese internment and aims to rehabilitate himself through college. The son, also interned during the war, majors in mathematics for a teaching career.

Phoenixville Frederick A. Bowen Frederick, Jr Ursinus College Bowen U. S. Army

Classified Ad Rates Displayed for Consecutive Days

Out of town want ads are payable in advance. Rates show three lines per day for 3, 7 days with per day pricing. Box numbers and contact details appear in the snippet, but full terms are truncated.

Card of Thanks and Lost and Found Notices Update

Card of Thanks thanks friends and pallbearers for support after a death. Lost and Found items include a plain black crepe skirt initials J beyond two watches a rhinestone necklace a gray overcoat and eyeglasses rewards offered. Found three keys in green leather case and a top from a circulating heater.

Piccadilly Taft Inquire Gazette Ad Dept Kenwood Methodist

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