Shortage of Radio Tubes Hits Civilian Sets in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids survey shows civilian radios suffer monthly losses as tubes and parts are diverted to the armed forces. Production limits and a priority system delay civilian access, with wartime shortages affecting farm radios and radio-phonograph combinations.
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Cedar Rapids
WMT
National Association of Broadcasters
WPB
Bob Slade
Nords Radio Service
Slade
ACDC
O. C. Wamser
Army
Navy
R. C Hammond
Gifford-Brown, Inc
Stan Reeder
Ilten and Taege Named Shellane Distributors in Cedar Rapids
Ilten and Taege, Inc. dealers in furnaces and air conditioners, appointed Shellane botted gas distributors for Cedar Rapids and nearby trade area. Carl Freund, co-owner with Lee Ilten, will head the Shellane operation.
War Bond Drive Urges Citizens to Support Nation
A patriotic appeal echoes through local outlets urging residents to buy more war bonds to finance military efforts and uphold national defense. The campaign emphasizes unity, sacrifice, and financial backing for victory.
Cedar Rapids Guardsmen Strengthen at Camp Dodge
Cedar Rapids guardsmen train at Camp Dodge as the Iowa state guard refines riot control and home defense skills. By June 21, 67 officers and 743 enlisted, including Cedar Rapids Company L, move out to allow First regiment to train. The two-week course emphasizes discipline, crowd control, and domestic defense with army instructors.
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Iowa
Corp
Howard Wilfong
Company L
Cedar Rapids
Camp Dodge
Ward Bowers
George West
Golden
Eldora
McKinley Junior High
Washington High School
R. L. Wager
Central City
Tech
George Bradley
Pfc
George R. Starman
L Lown State
Iowa State Guard
National Guard
Ol’ Sol
Charles Penningroth
Regular Army
757Th
Camp George West
Colo
Seventh Service Command
Omaha
Uncle Sam
National Guard Cavalry
Boone
Des Moines
Sibley
Sioux City
Sheldon
Ida Grove
LeMars
Jefferson
Mason City
Webster City
Fort Dodge
Marshalltown
Cedar Falls
Clinton
Dubuque
Waterloo
State
Knoxville
Army
Bank Clearings Jump as Week Ends in Mid-June Total
A sharp rise in bank clearings was reported for the week ending June 12, totaling 2 005 912 12 dollars. This compares with 1 745 516 84 for the same week last year and 1 830 758 05 for the week ending June 5. Chicago Produce markets show varied receipts and unsettled prices across butter eggs potatoes and cheese.
Iowa Hog Receipts Show Rise Across Midwest yards
Combined receipts at 19 concentration yards and 21 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for 24 hours ending 8 am Saturday totaled 42 200 head, up from 26 100 a week earlier and 39 800 a year ago. Prices for various weight ranges rose modestly with steady to higher trends across categories.
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Iowa
Des Moines
INSI
IU_ S
Dept Agriculture
Iowan
Minnesota
Saturday's Chicago Grain Quotations
Grain quotations from Chicago are provided by Lamson Brothers and Company with H R Mowrey as Cedar Rapids manager at 503 Merchants National Bank building.
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Chicago
Lamson Brothers and Company
H. R. Mowrey
Cedar Rapids
Merchants National Bank
Hogs Hold Steady as Prices End Week Mixed
Chicago hog prices showed little change on Saturday with about 300 head on sale and a top around 1420. The week saw a drop to year’s lows before a slight rally on government price support, while Sioux City cattle and hog markets reported varied gains and mixed receipts across calves, steers, and sows.
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Chicago
Wes
Sioux City
UPI
Idahos
Texas
Dow Jones Averages Open With Mixed Close Read
The New York market opened with narrow gains and losses across rails and utilities. Rails showed irregular lower tendencies while carrier loans included St Paul 5s of 1975, North Western 4 348, Lehigh Valley 4s, Frisco 423 of 1978, Wabash 4 55, and New York Central refunding 5s.
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NEW York Bond Review
NEW York(ap
St. Paul
North Western
Lehigh Valley
Frisco
Wabash
New York Central
Market notes and grain prices from Astin and Chicago
The report lists live hog prices by weight in Astin with ranges around 12.70 to 13.85 dollars, and packing sow rates. It also covers Chicago cash provisions with no wheat or corn sales, and soybeans at No. 3 yellow 1.68. The tone is an AP market update with bid prices and commodity names.
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Chicago
Stock Market Drops On Tax Fears And Weak Demand
New York report cites taxes and wage demands as key drivers of last week’s stock decline. Traders sold to cover quarterly installments as withholding tax nears July 1, while market momentum weakened and industrial averages drifted lower. Steel capacity ran at 97.5 percent versus 48.4 percent prior week. coal and coke loadings fell sharply. agricultural output forecasts show winter wheat at 501 million bushels vs 703 million last year.
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New York
Upari
Ranradd
Department of Agriculture
Real Estate And Mortgage Reports June Conveyances Linn County
Conveyances and mortgages recorded in Linn County from June 4 through June 10 per Linn County Abstract Co. Data show 47 conveyances and 25 mortgages totaling 74 745. Compared with last year 9 conveyances and 40 mortgages totaling 1 475.
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Lann County
T'S Linn County Abstract Com
Wool Market Heads Westward Slump in Wool Prices
WW est wool appraisals by the Commodities Credit corp show Utah Colorado Nevada lots leading activity with occasional bundles from Texas Wyoming and Oregon. Prices in the grease dipped 3 to 4 cents from last year as fibers run 2 to 4 percent heavier in shrinkage.
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Boston
U 8
Dept. Anrriculure
Commodit Credit Corporation
Utah
Colorado
Nevada
Texas
Wyoming
Oregon
West
Notice of Real Estate Sale in Krenek Estate
In the matter of Katerina Krenek deceased a sale of real estate is set for June 14 1943 at 10 00 a m at 619 Higley Building Cedar Rapids Iowa. The property is 18 acres in W1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4 Sec 24 83 7 with a 190 foot NE corner tract excepted containing about 17 acres more or less. All bids must be in writing and terms will be announced at the sale. William M. Kacena Referee dated June 7 1943.
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Katerina Krenek
Higley Building
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mt. Vernon
Liam County
A.D
William M. Kacena
Laundrymen Struggle With Price Woes And Delays
Cedar Rapids laundrymen report worsening delays as price freezes on wages and supplies bite. Firms have cut specials, run at capacity, and face staff turnover as demand doubles from war-time work. Delivery routes shrink while operations push for relief through supply price controls.
Cedar Rapids Market Report Mixed Prices for Grains and Produce
Grain and produce prices listed for Cedar Rapids show No 2 white corn at 65 cents and 43 a. wheat at 1.16. oats and rye varying. shelled corn No 2 yellow at 94 12 to 95. soybeans No 2 yellow at 1.66. baled straw and hay prices cited. Poultry values include broilers and fryers. leghorn hens at 18 cents. heavy hens 2 cents. ducks and geese listed. pigeons at 1.00 per dozen. fruit and produce prices given for Florida celery, lemons, California oranges, lettuce, sweet potatoes, winesaps apples, potatoes Cobbier, Texas grapefruit. hides and calf hides priced. ponies and glue noted with price references.
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Chicago
Mercantile Exchange
Idahos
LCL
California
Cedar Rapids
Florida
Crete
Free Book for Chronic Sufferers From Kansas City Clinic
An advertisement offers a 40-page free book on correcting piles fistula and other rectal and colon ailments. It includes X ray pictures and diagrams and describes modern mild institutional treatment. Request by mailing a card to Thornton and Minor Clinic Kansas City Missouri.
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Thornton & Minor Clinic
McGee St
Kansas City
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Hollywood
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The
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Frank Nye
Cedar /Rapids
Zdenck
Pauk
Otto I
Ronningen
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc
Actun
Central States
Elec Co
Elec
Sula Town
Interstate Pr Co
Public Service
Jown Public Service
Iowa Public Service
Town
Southern Utilities Co
Southern Utilities
Town Southern Utilities Co
University Stadium
Seria
LaPlaht-Chontelle
LaPlant-Choate Mtg
LaPlant-Choate Co
Penick & Ford Ltd Inc
Quaker Oats Co
Rath Packing Co Ste
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United
Lt & Rys Co
Wilson & Co
Western Union
Dow-Jones
Austin Mog Market
Astin, Minn
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