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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1939

Page

19

Hogs Hold Steady in Market With Slight Upswings

Market notes report Thursday live stock receipts at 5 000 cattle 15 000 hogs 3 000 sheep with hogs steady at Chicago yards and some prices higher than Monday Cattle steady lambs down two to three cents on early rounds Furnished by Lamson Brothers and Company with Mowrey as manager Cedar Rapids office listed.

Chicago Lamson Brothers and Company H. R. Mowrey Cedar Rapids Merchants National

Buying Wave Lifts Dow Jones Broad Market

A wave of buying revived trading on Wednesday lifting top issues by one to three points. Heavy dealings since May brought about 900000 shares changing hands as American Telephone Union Carbide Western Union and du Pont led gains. Analysts attributed the upturn to signs of industrial improvement and favorable European and Washington developments along with steady demand across leaders.

New York American Telephone Union Carbide Western Union du Pont Washington U. S. Steel International Harvester Douglas Aircraft Industrial Rayon Celanese Brooklyn Union Gas Great Northern Preferred Chrysler General Motors General Electric

Chicago Livestock Market Reports Mixed Forecasts

In Chicago market notes from the AP and U.S. Department of Agriculture hog receipts total 9,000 with 3,000 direct. prices range 6.40 to 7.19 for 240-269 lb and up to 6.89-7.10 for 180-240 lb hogs. Cattle receipts 9,000 with calves 1,000. steers and bulls show mixed firmness and highs near 11.00 for prime, with heifers to 10.00 and cows steady to 15c lower. Sheep receipts 3,000, 3,500 direct, with spring lambs around 9.50 or higher and native ewes 2.50–3.50.

Chicago Livestock Chicago

Market recap from South St. Paul livestock sales

Cattle receipts 2 500 slow while fed steers bid lower. early sale values steady to high, heifers $8.25 9.10, cows $5.25 6.00. calves weak to lower $7.00 8.50. Hogs salable 5 000 steady to 10c higher with top $7.00 170 210 lb. sows down to $4.10 5.40. hog market mixed. Sheep receipts 500 bids sharply lower for fat lambs and yearlings, slaughter demand about steady to $3.00, feeding and breeding unchanged.

South ST. Paul Fed State Mkt. Soc Sioux City U. S. Dept. Agriculture Associated Press Mason City Waterloo Omaha Livestock Omaha Idaho

Sioux City Livestock Market Report Sees Mixed Receipts

U S Department of Agriculture reports cattle receipts 2600 with 75 calves, yearlings and heifers steady to weak, cows uneven. Hogs receipts 3300 slow but steady to higher. butchers and sows mixed with prices listed. Sheep receipts 1509 weak to lower for fat lambs and mutton. no early action observed.

Hogs and Cattle Prices Move Across Regions

Associated Press notes unchanged hogs and varied cattle market figures across Mason City Waterloo and surrounding markets. Price ranges cover 140 to over 360 pounds with many grades and packer bids shown, including steer and yearling pricing and midweek shifts in bid levels.

Omaha Livestock Prices Feature Mixed Results

Cattle and hog markets show varied demand with hogs mostly steady to strong and top prices around 6.75 for select lots. Cattle receipts 3,300 with light steers and yearlings active, cows steady, beef prices around 5.50 to 9.50 for selects. Sheep receipts 5,500 with lambs slow and ewes easing, Idaho and native lambs noted.

Iowa Hog Receipts Show Increase Across Iowa Minnesota Yards

U S Department of Agriculture reports 24 hour hog receipts at 16 100 head across 19 concentration yards and 10 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota. Compared to last week and year ago, receipts rose slightly with varied but generally steady trading across weight classes for barrows sows and weights from 160 to 500 pounds.

Iowa Des Moines U. S. Dept. Agricultures Minnesota

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneious Grain Prices and Produce

Local Cedar Rapids market notes list prices for grains hay and straw dairy butterfat poultry eggs wholesale fruits vegetables and hides. Prices include Wheat No 1 58c No 2 59c oats White No 2 26c No 3 24c rye No 2 33c barley No 3 28 39c corn shelled No 2 yellow 38c No 3 37c soybeans No 2 yellow 8c hay tame $7 straw $5 butterfat sweet 23c cream 22c 20c poultry hens over 5 lbs we 10c over 4 lbs to 5 lbs 10c springs over 3 12c 3% lbs 10c eggs hennery 16c No 1 12c No 2 10c lemons 5.00 6.00 oranges 3.00 4.15 grapefruit 2.75 celery 60c lettuce 3.50 onions 1.45 cabbage 2.00 carrots 2.75 tomatoes 2.65 new potatoes 2.25 2.35 cantaloupes 3.00 3.25 black raspberries 2.00 cherries 1.75 2.00 apples transparent 1.50 1.25 lug apricots 27 lb 0.90c hides No 1 cured beef hides 6%2c No 2 cured beef hides 5%2c No 7B No 2 horse 2.28 pony and glue hides including manes

Cedar Rapids

Wisconsin cheese prices and weekly quotas listed

Wisconsin cheese quotations for the week of July 10 15 show the Wisconsin cheese exchange listing Daisies 12 2, horns 12 1 2, cheddars 12c. Farmers call board notes Daisies 12 4 ec commodores 11 3 4c Americas 12 2 ec horns 12 1 4c cheddars 12c white flats 12 1 2 ec.

Wisconsin Plymouth Wis Wisconsin Cheese Exchange Farmers’ Call Board

Wool Market Edges Up in Bostonmarket Prices Rise

U S Department of Agriculture reports demand for wool in Boston broadening and prices moving higher. Fine French combing lengths in original bags bring 65 to 67 cents scoured. graded fine French combing lengths 65 to 68 cents scoured. Bright fleeces strengthen with three-eighths and one-quarter blood grades closing 31 to 33 cents grease.

Boston U. S. Dept. Agriculture

Wheat, corn fall on weak markets and heat

Wheat prices slipped on the Chicago board amid weak foreign markets and a sharp drop in corn. December wheat and all corn futures hit seasonal lows with declines into percent ranges, while oats also fell. Winnipeg wheat reached its lowest since 1933 as export sales and steady mill activity provided limited support.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Winnipeg Liverpool Southwest Corn

Open Market Quotes Show Mixed Wheat Prices

Market data from Winnipeg shows fluctuating wheat quotes with percentages and highs and lows noted. The fragment lists multiple figures such as .545 and .547 percent alongside varying highs and lows and mentions months July October December.

WHEA Winnipeg

Chicago Grain and Provisions Prices Report

Chicago cash grain and provisions figures list wheat corn oats barley rye and soybeans by grade with prices. Lard and bellies quoted per hundredweight with tierce and loose rates. Prices show No 1 red wheat around 68 to 69 cents, corn No 2 about 47 to 49 cents, soybeans No 2 yellow 93 cents, lard $5.50 tierces, and bellies $6.00.

Chicago

Minneapolis Cash Grain Wheat and Corn Prices Report

Minneapolis AP report shows Wednesday receipts 79 cars, down from 43 a year earlier. Cash bids list No 1 heavy dark northern at 74 1/2 to 75 3/4 cents, No 1 dark northern 73 5/8 to 75 1/2, fancy No 1 hard Montana 75 to 77 1/2. No 1 dark hard or No 1 hard Montana winter 65 to 75 4, No 1 hard amber durum 63 1/2 to 64 1/2, No 1 red durum 60 to 61 1/2. CORN No 3 yellow 40 1/2 to 42 1/2, down 1 to 4 cents. OATS No 3 white 26 1/2 to 27 1/2, BARLEY 30 52 cents.

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Bond Market Movements Across Utilities and Rail Issues

New York bond market shows mixed activity with utilities leading gains while a few issues slip. Notable movers include Western Union 5s of 1960 and Utility Power and Light 5s with fractional to over one point rises, amid slow midday trading and uneven Treasuries and foreign government offerings.

NEW York Bond Review New York Western Union Utility Power and Light Portland General Electric American

Bonds close steady on New York government notes

United States government bonds closed in New York with Federal Farm Loan 3s quoted near 49 and Home Owners Loan 3s around 52 as trading ended.

New York APT Federal Farm Mtg

Wall Street Stocks and Railroads Snapshot

DOW JONES up 0.29 to 89.40 with gains across major groups. Industrial, railroad and utility shares show mixed moves as trading opens and closes noted, with transaction counts for industrials, rails, utilities, and 65 stocks reported.

DOW Jones Gan Demoaes

Hogs Steady on Local Market Despite Mixed Cattle Trend

Hogs hold at 6.55 per cwt with no changes in Wednesday quotations. Cattle market shows no change while calves and lambs weaken.

Markets in Chicago Produce Prices and Arrivals

Chicago produce receipts and prices show little change across butter eggs live poultry and poultry products. Arrivals include 428 loaded cars and 531 shipments with mixed regional bean and tuber prices and varied stock quality from California Missouri Kansas Idaho Oregon and Utah.

Chicago White Rock Springs White Rock California Missouri Kansas U. S. We U. S Panees Coblers Idaho Bliss Oregon Bliss Tiemphs

Eggs and Cheese Receipts Mixed Across Grades and Prices

New York reports eggs receipts totaling 29 898 with varied colors and grades from fancy to firsts and dirties, plus 1 198 452 receipts for creamery eggs with higher prices and strong firsts. Cheese receipts reach 374 027 with prices unchanged.

New York

Clermont funerals and local notices fill weekly roster

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Anna Knudson in Clermont with survivors including two daughters and a granddaughter. The Clermont post No. 375 installed officers led by G H Hackmann, with retiring officers noted. Mount Auburn lodges installed R J O F and Rebekah officers. Mrs Crane suffered injuries in a Lost Nation car strike. she was treated in Davenport. Grinnell reports the death of Mrs Mattie Triplett in Fort Worth, following services for her late husband H L Coons.

Clermont Anna Knudson Knudson Knut Isabel Halverson Edwin Knudson Edna M. Pribyl Los Angeles Mabel C Watertown Wis Eleanor Pribyl E. E. Ramsey Walter Smokey R.S.N.G Homer Hudson L.S.N.G Clifford Wilson R.S.V.G Orville Lotting L.S.V.G Arthur Wilson Rebekah Helen Albertson Noble Grand Jessie Meeks Elsie Hill Vesta Fagan Lillian Rathjen Margaret Johnson Grace Zobel Anna Long Dot Struve Lizzie Hill Mary Wiest Ida Christianson Mildred Bradstream Alice Cressey Lost Nation Grinnell Fort Worth Tex Mattie Triplett H. L. Eoons

Meteor streaks over Great Lakes region shocking Detroiters

A bright meteor tore across the sky Tuesday night from Lake Erie northward and disintegrated with a loud concussion. It was seen by hundreds across New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and Canada, with many residents alarmed and police flooded with calls. One woman claimed a freighter exploded on Lake St. Clair.

Detroit Lake Erie Lake Huron New York Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Canada Lake St. Clair

Dakotans Reject Langer Plans To Pay Age Pensions

North Dakota voters rejected in a special election the plan by former Governor William Langer to fund $40 monthly old age pensions with a gross income tax a state liquor store system and highway revenues. The measure had been approved by Langer in 1938 but faced strong opposition leading to the referendum which set the vote.

Fargo N. D North Dakota William Langer Langer

Edison Predicted Cars Rise With Early 1895 Insight

Thomas Edison foresaw the automobile boom as early as 1895 when car registrations in the United States stood at four. This early prediction frames Edison as ahead of the automotive surge that followed.

Thomas Edison United States

Lost watch and stray animal notices in Want Ads

OPEN FACE white gold watch with owner's name engraved on back offered for reward. Stray Hampshire pigs weighing 250 pounds sought at 4 Ave area. Other items include watches, jewelry repairs, and a variety of household services and notices from local classifieds.

T. H. Wright

Dancing Roller Skating Attractions at Plamor and Riviera Dance Pavilion

Readers are invited to enjoy roller skating at Plamor venue with 25 cent admission in the afternoon and evening slots. The Riviera Dance Pavilion on River Road NW features a Texan Swing band for dancing and social events. Also advertised are ABLES CHICKEN SANDWICHES, FRIED CHICKEN SUPPERS, 24 hour cafe service at Jack Son's Ave Cafe, and various dining and dancing spots including AIRPORT INN, Hallwood Cafe, THORNWOOD Theater ad, and WHITE LODGE on Highway 149 offering evening couples only events.

Jackson's Ave Riviera River Road NW Norway Thornwood White Lodge Highway 149

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