Cedar Rapids Tax Office Nears Peak Filing Rush
The Cedar Rapids internal revenue office reports a record tax filing period with estimated three to four million dollars moved in days. Officials urge last day filers to file at the Cedar Rapids office and offer cash payments to ease the heavy workload and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Bureau of Internal Revenue
John H. Weegersley
Linn
Ben
Internal Revenue Operations
E. H. Birmingham
Internal Revenue Collector
Iowa
Wegersley
Birmingham
Bureau
Gazette
Reynolds
Reekey
Internal Revenue Office
Federal
Glenn L. Hoover
Fredericksburg
W. L. Mott
Hoover
J. L. Hoover
Marion
Mott
Did Stomach Ulcer Pains Trigger Jack Spratts Diet
Modern readers with stomach distress or ulcer pains are urged to try Uden Tablets. A buy one get one double money back offer promises satisfaction or return of the box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Spratts
Hog Prices Slip as Weekly Market Dips
Chicago AP report notes hog prices fell 20 to 30 cents for the week while sales lingered around 15.45 to 15.60 per hundredweight on light demand. Cattle and lambs also shifted weakly with fat lambs up 15 to 25 cents to a March peak of 16.85 per hundredweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New Lower Food Point Values For Dried Goods
Linn county retail grocers and war price and rationing board announcements show new point values for dried fruits and vegetables. Dried prunes and raisins set at 12 points per pound and all other dried fruits eight points per pound. Dried peas beans and lentils four points per pound. Figs and dates removed from ration lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Retail Grocers
War Price and Rationing Board
Linn county conveyances and mortgages report week of March 5
Linn county abstracts records show 67 conveyances and 41 mortgages totaling 92540 dollars for March 5 to March 11, compared with 18 conveyances and 41 mortgages totaling 128857 dollars the prior year, as reported by Linn County Abstract Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Linn County Abstract Company
New York and Chicago Markets Report Dressed Poultry and Dairy
New York reports strongest dressed poultry supplies with rationing and price markups under 10 000 units. live poultry lists by weight and breed with varied pricing. Chicago market shows firm butter and egg receipts, steady cheese prices, and unsettled potato stocks with limited new stock and light demand.
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New York
Wisconsin
Chicago
Idahos
Wyoming
Bliss
Bilss
LCL
Nebraska Bliss Triumphs
Florida
U.S
Buss Triumphs
Stocks Rise as Bonds Reach Five-Year Peak
Stocks advanced to levels unseen since early 1941 after a brief weekly dip, with railroads and utilities pushing higher. Bonds climbed to five-year highs while the BLS index and industrial output posted record gains, aided by improved war news and tax payment shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bureau of Labor Statistics Index
Emil Schram
New York Stock Exchange
Iowa Hog Receipts Show Decline From Last Week
U S Dept Agriculture reports combined hog receipts at 19 Iowa yards and 11 plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota totaled 28 200 for the 24 hours ending 8 a m Saturday, down from 30 700 the prior week and 27 000 a year ago. Prices for barrows and gilts ranged from 13 70 to 15 05 per 100 pounds across weight classes. Sows sold between 14 40 and 14 70 for 270 to 360 pounds up to 450 pounds, with higher weight ranges around 14 60 to 14 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Associated P'ress
Good Butchers
Mason
Prabering
Ottumwa
Des Moines
INES
U. S. Dept. Agriculture
Minnesota
Bickel and Heidel Among 20 Top Life Insurance Agents
Robert O. Bickel and John B. Heidel of the C. V. Shepherd Co. of Cedar Rapids were in the top 20 agents for 1942 with National Life Insurance Company of Vermont. Both join the Quarter Million club of the Iowa State Association of Life Underwriters and Bickel belongs to the Half Million Dollar club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert O. Bickel
John B.heidel
C. V. Shepherd Cedar Rapids Agency
National Life Insurance Company of Vermont
Iowa State Association of Life Underwriters
Mr. Bickel
Austin nog market price list for hogs and sows
In Austin Minnesota an AP market report lists hog prices across weight ranges from 160 pounds to 500 pounds. Prices vary from about 13.60 to 14.75 dollars per hundredweight with several weight bands and occasional packing sow quotes.
Saturday's Chicago Grain Quotations
Grain quotations for Saturday reported by Lamson Brothers and company with N R Mowrey as Cedar Rapids manager at 503 Merchants National Bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lamson Brothers and Company
N. R. Mowrey
Cedar Rapids
Merchants National Bank
Local Hog Prices Edge Up Five Cents On Cedar Rapids Market
Prices on all hog grades rose five cents with top butcher price at 14.90 dollars and long haul no-fill at 1500. Hog weights span from 140 to 330 pounds with varied packer bids. Cattle and sheep sections list mixed values for steers, yearlings, cows, calves, and lambs across ranges and quality grades.
Omana Livestock Sales in Omaha Report Slatted Prices
Salable hog receipts 300 total 1400 mostly aleady good and choice weighing 230-280 lbs bring 1475 to 1480 top, cattle receipts 400 total 460 calves sold to dealers with steers and cows steady to 25 cents higher. Stockers and feeders mixed cattle near 14 16 dollars per hundred? Heifers up to 16.00 and more. Sheep receipts 220 with demand strong 25 cents higher. best wooled lambs 16.00 to 16.40 with Nos 1 and 2 pelts 15.50 to 15.85 and ewes around 8.85 to 29.50. Overall market firmer with several classes advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omana Livestock
Omaha
Insi
Sioux City
UPI
New York Bond Review Narrow Swings Amid Modest Gains
Price swings were narrow Saturday with limited moves in bonds. Rails showed support aiding leaders in the week’s advance as profit taking occurred without wavering. Moderate gainers included Atlantic Coast Line 44s, Baltimore and Ohio first mortages and Central Railroad of New Jersey 3s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Bond Review
New York
Rails
Atlantic Coast Line
Baltimore and Ohio First Mortanes and Central Railroad
Newersey
Local Building Permits for Last Week
Ethel R Courtney at 1608 E avenue NE filed a remodel of a commercial property for 75 dollars. Alvin H Casady at 1116 1118 Fifth Street NW reroofed a dwelling for 140 dollars. James E Paul at 1317 Sixteenth Avenue SW reroofed and repaired a dwelling. STA Philip J Mechin at 2510 B Avenue NE reroofed a dwelling for 170 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel R Courtney
E Avenue
Alvin’ H- Casady
Fifth Street
James E Paul
Sixteenth Avenue
Sta
Chicago Livestock Market Reports Mixed Cash Trade
Cattle receipts about 200 with steady to 25 cent declines on Fed steers and yearlings. top prices around 17.40 per cwt on weighty steers, yearlings to 17.35, cows and bulls active with higher tones. Sheep and hogs show gains in lambs and yearlings while hogs lack sufficient demand with prices near 15.50. Stocker trade strong. overall market notes firm undertone and variable regional shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ciicago
Sioux City Livestock Market Report Busy Week Ends
Sioux City market reports 600 calves for the week with steers rising to 25 cents, heifers and cows advancing, stockers and feeders firm. Sheep receipts 350 show slaughter classes up 25 cents, hogs 250 receipts steady with 240 to 300 pound hogs around 2140. No. 1 and fall shorn pelts noted, feeders strong for lambs and stockers.
New Alloy For Use in 5-Cent Coins
New copper silver and manganese alloy eliminates nickel in five cent coins. The 56 percent copper, 33 35 percent silver and 9 percent manganese formula passed Mint and National Bureau of Standards tests. It matches color and wear, resists tarnish, and works in vending machines. The development saves nickel for other war materials and could inspire other alloy uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bureau of Standards
Washington
York
War Production Board
Nellie Taylor Ross
Mint
National Bureau of Standards Laboratories
Bureau of the Mint
Grain Market Readjusted to Meet Ceilings
Chicago grain prices surged as the Office of Price Administration raised price ceilings, with corn futures advancing to new highs while offerings remained scarce. Wheat and oats showed declines before partial recoveries, and ceilings for cash corn were raised in steps through September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Board of Trade Directors
Eash
Cedar Rapids Market Prices for Grains Livestock and Stocks
Market list from Cedar Rapids shows prices for Gratin Onts new white wheat and various grains, hay, straw, poultry, fruits and vegetables, hides, and livestock. Includes Jones Stocks with highs, closes, and recent changes across Dow Jones bonds and industrials.
Newspaper ads boost Philip Morris sales in 1942
Philip Morris and Co. reports sales of several billion more cigarettes in 1942 than the previous year. The vice president W. E. Liebetrau and Midwest sales manager Dr. Zemann say newspaper advertising proved effective in boosting sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philp Morris and Company
Phiip Morris
W LE Liebetrau
Dr. Zemann
Midwest
Bank Clearings In Cedar Rapids Decline Week Over Week
Bank clearings in Cedar Rapids rose above 2 million dollars then fell below the prior week. The clearing house reported 2 096 185 65 for the week ended March 13, down from 2 239 341 64 the previous week. The March 14 1942 total was 1 505 015 59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Belle Plaine Couple Buy Clark Residence
Mr and Mrs William J Kouda of Belle Plaine purchased the house at 317 Seventeenth Street NE from Clyde and Mrs Clark who bought 1019 6 Avenue NW from Clarence Carter The Kouda family, employed by La Plant Choate, will move to Cedar Rapids soon They bought the Clark residence through A F Dotson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Kouda
Belle Plaine
Seventeenth Street
Clyde Clark
6 Avenue NW
Clarence Carter
Kouba
la« Plant-Choate Company
Cedar Rapids
Clark
A. F. Dotson
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John Reynolds
Don Counties
Linn and
Benon
Hawaii
Wegerslev
A. J. Baschna
Jack Spratt
Real Estate and Mortgage Reports
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc
Central States
Elec
So Utilities
Utilities
Tow University
LaPi-Choate Aifm
LaPi-Choate Co
Pen & Ti
Quaker Oats Co
Rath Packing Co
Commo United
Lt & Rys Co
United Lt & Rys Co
United
Wilson & Co
Western Union
Cedar Rapids Internal Revenue Staff
John H. Wegersley
Internal Revenue Department
Bickel
Heidel
Austin Nog
Austin, Minn
Ees
Bologna
Gobind Benari Lalins
Leghorn Springs
Colorado
Jonathan
McClure
Laplant-Choate Manufacturing CO
Ernest Kosek
Ernest Kosek & Company
Merchants
Nat'l Bank
Dial
John 8
Vayra
Ludmil Prastka
E. Cohn & Sons
St. SW
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