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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1941
Page
3
Chicago and Midwest markets show hog and cattle prices holding steady after a week of sharp gains. Reports note improved dressed trade conditions and lower receipts, with hogs near $12.00 per cwt and cattle mostly firmer into the week’s close. prices vary by weight, with yellows on lighter weights and heavier steers nearing top values.
Receipts include hogs 200 and total 700 with sows 400. Prices show steady to firm trends for hogs and sheep with several classes quoted from 9 to 16 dollars, including feeder lambs and breeding stock. Market notes mentionBulk bulls mid to good quality at 8.50 to 13.00, hogs trading around 9.67 to 10.66 per cwt, and lambs near 10 to 15 dollars with diverse weights.
Local hog market shows no change with prices across weight classes. Bids range from about 9.45 to 13.05 for various hog categories and packers, while cattle and calf figures appear in the same market bulletin with steers and heifers priced by grade and weight.
The note lists grain prices for No 1 to No 3 corn and other grains, soybeans, and straw in various lots, with prices for barley rye and shelled corn. It also covers poultry values for Leghorns hens and cocks, assorted fruit and vegetables including lemons oranges grapes and celery, and wholesale hides and calf hides with price points and quality terms.
Chicago market notes UP potato arrivals total 324 shipments 153 on track with heavy supplies and steady demand. California long whites washed 2 202.30 Idaho long whites washed 182 3 11.90 Bliss Triumphs washed 1 50 Nebraska Bliss Triumphs washed 1 40 Red Warbas washed 1 55 cobblers washed 1 15 Missouri cobblers washed 90 4 7 1 00 unwashed 7S 90c Bliss Triumphs washed 1 00 41 05 Orecson Bliss Triumphs washed 1 50 Kansas cobblers unwashed 70c.
In Saturday trading in New York bonds Stein new highs were scarce with overall lists near prior closes. Ralls drew solid interest while St Louis Southwestern 4s gained over a point and other issues like Southern Railway 4s M K T 5s of 1962 and Great Northern G 4s of 1946 posted modest advances. U S government bonds closed mixed amid steady stock gains and softer overseas issues.
The New York stock market showed strength in selective issues on Saturday as some favorites rose to new yearly highs while others moved little. Notable gainers included Western Union Pathe Wilson & Co U S Industrial Alcohol Worthington Pump and Warner Bros with leaders like US Steel General Motors NY Central Kennecott Standard Oil Sears Roebuck Union Carbide and General Electric also advancing at times. Indifferent movers included Chrysler Consolidated Edison and Westinghouse. Bond loans rose in the bond department.
Published stock quotations list numerous companies and prices with many named corporations such as Adams Express Kennecott Allied Chemical Libby Owens Amn Loco etc. The column shows current figures and changes for firms across industries including steel, oil, auto, consumer goods, and rail, reflecting a broad market snapshot.
Wisconsin cheese quotations for the week of July 2 26 show Brick at 20c and cheddar at 207ac. Boston market activity reports government contract driven wool demand with fine and half blood territory wools leading and prices steady. Troy Mills road resurfacing completed with about 12 000 yards hauled to Walker and 1 000 yards to Coggon. contractor C B Dean of Marion.
Wheat futures gained one cent per bushel in Saturdays short session on the Chicago board of trade. July wheat closed up 4 to ½ cent as buyers paused against firm resistance. Corn oats rye and soybeans edged mixed with cotton strength supporting gains and weather stays generally clear over the grain belt.
Market notes show Winnifeg Wheat with July and September quotes and a Chicago cash wheat report. The Chicago provisions list No 1 hard and yellow hard wheat prices, corn grades, oats, barley, soybeans and lard quotes with specific bid figures and ranges.
Rome officials announce a strict Oct 1 order banning private car use to conserve scarce gasoline for the armed forces. The measure directs motorists to garage their autos until further notice as supplies grow harder to import.
Funeral services for James Schulty were held in Washington under Rev. George C. Dennington with burial in Lexington Cemetery. Anna Meves marks her 92nd birthday. she has outlived her husband and four children. Laurel Rebekah lodge officers were installed in Traer. Solon USO drive meets its $100 goal. West Liberty elects Stotler as Muscatine County commander and Wuestenberg as county adjutant.
A Thursday night storm toppled nine apple trees at Wood Acres the home of George L Wood on the Marion boulevard including Whitney crabs Jonathans and other winter varieties A butternut tree at Miss Bernice Toms residence on the boulevard also blew down. John H Pazour returned from Ames to Marion where he will work in the state highway commission truck weighing department with his wife remaining in Marion.
President Roosevelt designates Mark F Ethridge chairman of a new committee on fair employment practice. The panel, including Phillip Murray William Green Milton Webster Earl Dicker son and David Sarnoff, will investigate and rule on national defense discrimination based on race creed color or national origin without pay.
Collins Radio company employes have chartered The Ranch at Cou Falls for Saturday night for their fourth annual picnic. About 400 persons including employes and their families are expected to join in the program starting at 1 p.m. with outdoor games and continuing through the evening with a floor show by professional entertainers. Committee members in charge are Harvey Hanson chairman Lowell Sebern Edward Hessenflow Zula Cacek R. H. Lapham and Edward Challis.
Los Angeles AP: Twentieth Century Fox plans to spend 65 percent of its 1941 42 advertising budget of 2 million dollars on newspapers. Charles E. McCarthy of New York, head of advertising and publicity, told the sales convention that extensive surveys prove newspaper advertising is the most potent medium.
A rippling classified page showcases beauty shop ads offering permanents and specials from Lovely Lady Beauty Shop and others. It mixes home services like painting, floor sanding, plastering, and tree work with a late night want ad urging readers to place employment notices.
Local church listings for Marion cover Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Congregational, Free Methodist, Methodist, Presbyterian, St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran, Seventh Day Church of God, Prairie Chapel and Alburnett Methodist. Services include sermon topics, worship times, and Sunday school schedules with various pastors and congregations.
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