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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1949
Page
7
Chicago livestock market reports record March lamb price at 29 dollars while hogs ease slight and cattle dip. Receipts for cattle and calves steady to lower with bulls and veal steady. Cedar Rapids and Omaha show diverse animal movements and prices across beef, sheep, and pork sectors.
New York stock prices edged only slightly from the previous close with many issues trading in eighth point steps. In Kansas City livestock, calf and steer receipts reached 17000 with early sales mainly steady, while Nebraska fed cattle and bulk steers showed modest shifts. The New York bond market saw a brief Third Avenue Transit System 5 percent decline of 63 points before a mixed, narrow day overall.
Chicago traders saw grains fall at the open then creep higher through the day with oats lifting above Saturdays close on cash grain arrivals. Soybeans steadied after early losses as oils weakened. wheat and corn fell with May contracts around tight ranges while oats gained on short covering.
Chicago prices for wheat corn oats barley and field seeds shown with No 2 hard red winter wheat No 2 yellow corn No 1 oats and No 2 yellow soybeans traded on the Chicago board with per cwt and per bushel figures including miscellaneous grades and nominal prices.
Market data shows unsettled hens and mixed poultry prices with various classes of chickens and ducks, plus turkeys and pigeons listed. Cheese and butter receipts are noted with price ranges, while potatoes and eggs show fluctuating spot values across New York and Midwest markets.
Chicago authorities report two people killed and about 25 residents evacuated from a three story brick building after a morning fire. Many residents escaped in their night clothes as flames drove occupants to the streets.
Partial OCR notes show prices for cattle and feeders, including 650 lb loads and various bid figures. Mentions used stockers, feeders, and price ranges such as 15.00 to 23.00 per hundredweight with several unclear values.
Elisha Hanson and Josh L. Horne of the American Newspaper Publishers Association told the House Post Office Committee that proposed postal rate increases would force newspapers to abandon mail circulation. They urged better service rather than higher charges, noting a 400 percent rate rise for newspapers under Postmaster General Donaldson’s plan.
Mecca week at the University of Iowa begins with a beard growing contest started Feb 21. Beards judged at a smoker Thursday with prizes. A queen and four attendants to be chosen from 12 finalists at Mecca ball Friday. Engineering displays in departments Friday and Saturday. letters sent to 500 superintendents inviting high school students.
The Immaculate Conception glee clubs presented a program of Irish music and dancing Sunday evening in the school auditorium. Soloists included Mary Mc Comas Robert McComas Robert Conway and others, with guests visiting from the Donald George Bane and Duster families.
Advertising rates for small classified ads listed with the Gazette. The notice outlines word count rules and delivery times, with out of town ads payable in advance and copy deadlines at 4 AM. The policy emphasizes accuracy and multiple insertions.
Marion notes mark the 58th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs C J Voorhies of Cedar Rapids with family and friends visiting in the afternoon. Messages arrive from relatives including granddaughters in Washington, D C and other celebrations unfold around the county.
Donalee Howe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Howe of 1545 Fifth Avenue, wed George Frajman son of Mr. and Mrs. John Frajman of Cedar Rapids. The March 10 ceremony at Yuma was attended by Boiler Tender and Mrs James W Hamilton of San Diego. The groom serves in the U S fleet at the San Diego naval base. Mrs Harold Woods of 432 Fourth Street returned Monday from a Cedar Rapids hospital after major surgery.
Long Beach reports James Wilber aged 92 marked his birthday by taking a Sunday drive in his 1933 Cadillac. He remarked he does not mind city traffic and believes slower speeds reduce injury risk in collisions.
Lost and found items including a gentle German shepherd seeking a home reward for information leading to its return. A light tan billfold lost near Westminster church with a contact number. A white toy fox terrier with brown eye and ear scar reported missing, contact 2 7427. Personal notices show names and phone numbers for lost items and errands.
A dense classified page lists numerous services and items for sale including fur cleaning and storage plans, jewelry offers, truck rental, tax preparation, watch and clock repairs, clothing alterations, home repairs, painting, plumbing, and hauling. Many ads provide phone numbers and short descriptions for pickup, delivery, or on site work.
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