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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1942
Page
6
Chicago market news shows hog prices rising to the highest January level in 15 years as buying mood spreads across livestock markets. Top hogs reached about 11.90 with averages near 11.75 while cattle and lamb bids moved modestly higher amid active receipts and packer resistance.
In Peoria prices show steady to higher for heavy cattle with steers mostly $12,000 and yearlings around $13.35 to $13.90 while heifers and cows stay in fair supply. Hogs sell strong to top at 11.85 with sows 10.50 to 11.00. sheep market uncertain with buyers speaking of lower bids and prices around 12.00.
Local market notes show hog prices climbing with all grades up 15 cents to around 11.50 for top hogs. Cattle and calf prices follow with steers and yearling prices spanning widely from about 9.25 to 13.25, while lamb and ewe values are listed in the 10 to 12 dollar range depending on weight and quality.
Grain and farm product prices listed for Cedar Rapids markets include No. 2 oats 5éc, soybeans $1.60, No. 2 yellow corn $1.12, and barley 45¢. Poultry prices feature hens, leghorns, and ducks with varied weights, while fruits and vegetables show celery $4.00, lemons $6.50, oranges $3.75, cabbage $3.25, and potatoes $1.75. Livestock hides and horses priced, with calves and kip ranges noted.
Conveyances and mortgages recorded in Linn County for the week of January 16 to 22 are listed by Linn County Abstract Company. The report shows 47 conveyances and 27 mortgages with totals of 64 575.38 and 68 555.60 respectively compared to the same week last year.
U S government bonds closed Monday with Treasury 3 4s around 46 to 49 and 4 1 2s near 108 4. Home Owners Loan 3s traded around 52 to 104 18.
Wisconsin cheese quotations for January 26 to 31 show Twins 23.44c, horns 23.34c, cheddar 23 9c. Mississippi River stages list Hastings 4.0 below, La Crosse 47.0, Prairie du Chien 8.4, Dubuque 8.2, Davenport 5.3 with Keokuk rising 0.6. Butter storage prices for January quote January 3 34.80, February 34.55, March 34.70.
The stock market advanced on recovery hopes with gains in rails steel sugars tobacco and various specialties. Transfers reached about 600000 shares while top quotes highlighted Santa Fe Chicago Great Western preferred Fajardo Sugar South Porto Rico Sugar and American Crystal Sugar. Notable movers included United States Steel Bethlehem American Tobacco General Motors Sears Roebuck Douglas Aircraft J I Case and International Harvester.
Harry Perrone, 16, jumped from a first floor box to the orchestra floor in Elizabeth New Jersey. He received treatment at St. Elizabeth's hospital for lacerations on his left leg. Riverside residents hear of infantile paralysis fund drive chaired by Mrs. Harold M. Cross.
Prices in Chicago grain and soybean futures surged to new peaks driven by war talk. Soybeans climbed above 2.04 while oats reached a 14 year high as corn rye and wheat also rose amid large terminal receipts and profit taking.
Chicago market reports show steady demand and wide price ranges for hens, broilers, ducks, turkeys, and geese from multiple suppliers. Butter and eggs rise at New York outlets as dressed poultry and live birds shift with regional availability.
Two petitions seek judgments for rent and damages from farm tenants. Burlingham claims $750 rent due January 1 and $750 due February 1 plus $332.55 for 739 bushels of corn unpaid, totalling $1,852.99 with interest. The Kloubee case seeks $900 for $800 rent and alleged removal of 1500 bushels corn and five tons straw from the Waubeck area farm.
Two district court juries began hearing evidence Monday in civil suits. Alma Rompet seeks 20000 damages from George Kilberger for an automobile crash near Fairfax on December 22, 1940. The plaintiff claims she.
George W. Aupperle of Marion sues James E. Hamilton for 2550 damages claiming injuries from a dog bite while delivering groceries in May 1941. The trial is before Judge C. J. Haas at Rupplerle.
At the request of the county attorney's office two cases were continued to the March term of district court by Judge G. K. Thompson. One involves Mrs Phyllis Dykes charged with drunken driving after a Oct 26 incident on Second Avenue near Sixteenth Street SE. The other accuses Thomas P McDonald Jr of selling beer to minors at Mc Donald's tavern 216 First Street SE on Nov 1.
Leo Deke pleaded guilty to giving liquor to minors and was sentenced to 90 days in county jail, with 60 days suspended for good behavior after withdrawing a not guilty plea before Judge G K Thompson. The information alleged liquor was given to two youths in downtown restaurants. Dora Dighton seeks divorce from Harley Dighton in district court, citing cruel and inhuman treatment and asking custody of their child. An equity case assignment will be announced by Judge John T. Moffit at 9 a.m. Tuesday for the January term.
Lawton Carver reports New York University plans to abolish football at a faculty council meeting due to a two year deficit from the de-emphasis program and oversized schedule. The Violets, once feared in the East, would prefer intramural play as costs rose.
National league hockey teams combined for 33 goals over three games on Sunday. The New York Rangers demolished the Detroit Red Wings 11 2 at Madison Square Garden in front of 14789 fans. Boston topped Montreal 7 3 at Boston as the Bruins ended a winless stretch with a four goal opener. Chicago defeated Toronto 6 4 at Chicago in the late stretch, giving the Black Hawks a 4th win in six meetings this season.
Washington report says the Dies committee ordered a search of books and records kept by the Ku Klux Klan since 1920 as part of its un American activities investigation.
Cedar Rapids Real Estate board will advance its annual housing survey to mid February to secure current figures for defense area designation. Chamber of Commerce president E M Pinney reported on efforts to obtain a defense materials rating, with expansion of defense industries expected and two small Cedar Rapids firms considering moves. Labor turnover remains low as many workers prefer staying home, with enlistments cited as a major manpower loss. The board approved a $1000 defense bond purchase, Harger Real Estate was admitted as a firm member, and Alma Ruth Redmond was moved to probationary membership.
In Middle Amana the Amana Society board approved a 50 cent dividend on preferred shares and a five percent wage bonus at its last regular meeting. Other items include a death in Middle Amana and a probate estate listing in Decorah.
Miss Marylin Ditmars daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Ditmars served as bridesmaid and Louis Bothell brother of the bridegroom was best man. The couple plan to live in Iowa City where Bothell will farm after both graduates of local high schools.
Classified notices list beauty shops offering permanents and waves with prices. Lovely Lady Beauty Shop and Lillian Suchy Beauty Shop present specialty services. Paris Academy Beauty School advertises permanents and supplies. Also listed are patent attorney firms and hauling services with contact numbers.
Long column of job ads and want ads from Cedar Rapids Gazette offering sales positions, insurance openings, hatchery work, domestic help, and auto listings. Includes box numbers for responses and cautions about cash deposits and investments. Also lists welding schools and various vehicles for sale in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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