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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1949

Page

11

Hogs and Cattle Prices Edge Lower in Chicago Market

USDA estimated Saturday receipts show 300 hogs 300 cattle and 100 sheep. Hogs steady to 50 cents lower, cattle steady to 25 cents down. choice lambs scarce, lower grades steady to 50 cents down, ewes strong. Receipts include 6,000 hogs, 1,000 cattle and 00 sheep in Chicago with varied bids and price ranges across weights and classes. Kansas City reports related cattle and calf activity with early slaughter class shifts and medium to good buyers for steers and cows.

Saturepay ICAGO USDA Chicago Trong Teers Kansas City Callifornia Naval California Texas Minnesota Colorado Dakota Washington Bioux Jare

Stock Market Finally Rises as Rails Lead Rally

NEW YORK AP A rally in rails pulled the stock market out of a week of doldrums Friday. The advance produced fractional gains to over 2 points on leading issues, with the top gains near 4 points. Two-thirds of Ireland's three-million people are farmers.

New York Eire Citty Carder

Grain Quotations Sharply Lower Amid Liquidation Selling

Grain futures fell across the board with soybeans leading the decline on Friday. Corn, oats, rye, and wheat also dropped as fat and oils prices weakened. Market quotes show May and March figures and various No 4 and No 1 listings for corn oats and oats mixed with dairy and feed components in Chicago trade.

Chicago

Des Moines Market Receipts Mixed as Cattle Hogs Adjust

Des Moines and surrounding markets report mixed feeders cattle and hogs with receipts near 39 500 weekly total. Cattle show light to moderate demand with steady to lower prices on fed steers yearlings and heifers. Hog bids sit softer with bulk prices $2 to $8 lower and weights 180 to 360 pounds selling in the 14 to 20 dollar range depending on weight. Sheep and lambs steady to lower with smaller lot sizes and limited demand.

Des Moines Minnesota Barrows

Plymouth Wis Dairy Prices Hit Wide Range

Unclear ad text shows cheese prices for white and colored cheddars in 20 lb blocks and 30 day terms. Mentions 18 to 500 boxes and 32 to 33 cents, with references to 60 day and in Phoform. No clear seller or date.

Plymouth

Chicago area live poultry and dairy market notes

The report lists prices for several chicken cuts and dairy products in Chicago and New York markets, with figures for fryers, white rock varieties, cheese receipts, and butter steadiness. It also covers potato arrivals, bank and utility stock values, and local obituaries, weddings, births, and anniversaries associated with Marion and Cedar Rapids, including Parker family details and funeral arrangements.

Chicago UPI Plymouth Burbanks Florida Bliss Triumphs

Marion News Killed While On Guard Duty

Marine Private John H. Parker 18 of Marion Indiana was fatally shot at the naval air station in San Diego. Parker was scuffling with Private Joseph May when May fired a 45 caliber automatic, hitting Parker in the abdomen. Parker died at the naval hospital. May was detained and a formal board of inquiry ordered. Preliminary reports say the shooting may have been accidental.

San Diego John H. Parker Marion Naval Air Station 11Th Naval District Parker Navy Joseph May May Naval Hospital

Florida towns greet visiting Huddleston family

Mrs. Fred Huddleston and her son Fred Jr arrive from Duluth Minnesota and Superior Wisconsin. The visitors visit Mrs. Huddleston's sister Mrs. Frank Groth in Superior.

Fred Huddleston Fred, Jr Duluth

Red Cross Drive Reaches $55,144.89 in Linn County

The Linn county Red Cross reported $55,144.89 in contributions for the 1949 fund drive, which ended officially Wednesday after a four day extension. Residential division shows continued receipts with Mrs Stewart Shank's team the only one to exceed its quota. captains include Mrs Robert Freeman, Mrs Emma Burmeister, and Mrs J W Bell. John Beck serves as drive chairman.

Linn County Red Cross Stewart Shank Robert Freeman Emma Burmeister Precinct J. W Bell John Beck

Suit Seeks Seizure Of 289 Cases Catsup

A suit filed in the U S district clerk office by U S Assistant District Attorney Franklin E Gill seeks seizure and condemnation of about 289 cases of tomato catsup in possession of John Blauls Sons Company Cedar Rapids The catsup is alleged to contain decomposed tomato material It was packed by Vincennes Packing Company Vincennes Inc under the Clover Farm Brand Federal Judge Henry N Graven ordered seizure and a hearing set for 10 am April 7 Blauls officials say they will hold the catsup until the hearing to determine if impurities exist

John Blaul Blaul Company

Sutherland Dows Quots Cedar Rapids Public’s Fourth Street Issue

Sutherland Dows president of Iowa Electric Light and Power spoke to the Lions Club at the Roosevelt hotel luncheon. He blamed Cedar Rapids residents for the Fourth street problem and recalled the city’s growth from its founding. He noted the railroad scare led to a community collection to finance the Fourth street right of way.

Cedar Rapids Lions Club Sutherland Dows Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Dows Roosevelt Hotel Northwestern Fourth Street

Prominent Wapello County Farmer Dies at 81

Clung 81 prominent Wapello county farmer died Friday at his home northeast of Ottumwa. Funeral arrangements announced by family and local officials.

Clung Wapello County Ottumwa Fred C i Here

Gazette Want Ad Rates and Lost Notices Summary

The page lists rates for ads including single and multi day placements and contains numerous personal notices. It includes expressions of thanks from Ernest Allen and family, church members, and neighbors, plus several lost item notices and rewards ranging up to five dollars. Names include Woodlanes and Usher, with locations in Iowa and Hamilton Daily.

Wood Ernest Allen William Rachel Woodlana Hamilton

Various Local Ads Promote Services and Goods in Des Moines Area

A dense collage of classified style ads lists services and products including upholstery and mattress restoration, fur cleaning, jewelry sales, watch and clock repair, clothing alterations, trucking and moving, rental of tables and chairs, tax preparation, rug cleaning, spring cleanup, bedding, storage, and miscellaneous trades. The page also references business names, addresses, and contact numbers, with promotional mentions for storage, remodeling, and automotive services.

Jack’s Post Office Goodman Detective Service National Yegis Aecment Damaze Vincents Rosens Tailor Shop Adva Covnerur H Motors Kenwood Transfer Charles Greenburg Parrner Kenwood J J Smith 1St Ave Roosevelt Hotel Ind SI NE Gene Hospital 6Th Ave Vogel Agency

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