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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1942
Page
6
In Chicago the hog market saw fairly active demand on Thursday with prices holding near Wednesday levels. Light pork loins moved higher amid government price ceilings, trading about 24.5 to 25.5 cents a pound, though traders suggest ceilings limit gains and some cuts remain below ceiling levels.
Market reports show calves steady to higher with best steers and yearlings topping around 35, while stockers and feeders hold at about 10.50 to 12.25. Fed cattle and cows remain strong early, then ease to around 4.50 to 6.25 for cutters, beef cows, and bulls fluctuating to a top near 10.25.
OCR notes show a livestock market snapshot with prices for ewes rams and lambs, weights and totals. Mentions $13 average cost for some stock, $12.83 for 50 sows, ranges from $11.50 to $14 for various aged sheep and lamb products, and references fat and early fat lambs with shearing values.
Moderate activity in calf and slaughter categories with prices for bulk medium to good cattle rising. Top bids reached $13.40 for good and choice calves over 230 pounds, with weights 190 to 220 pounds commonly around $13 to $13.40 and many cows quoted from $8.20 to $9.00.
The notice lists cattle prices and weights including 160-170 lb beef cattle at 12.60 to 13.29 per unit, 190 lb and 300-330 lb entries with 13.20 to 13.25 ranges, and 360-409 lb items priced around 12.80. It also mentions medium steer stock and miscellaneous figures.
Grain quotations for Chicago are furnished by Lamson Brothers and Company with H R Mowrey as Cedar Rapids manager at 503 Merchants National Bank building. The notice lists contact details including phone 2 3141 for inquiries.
Local market hogs rose to 13.40 per hundredweight as bidding strengthened. Buyers pushed prices higher across the day, with several lots drawing strong interest from feeders and packers.
Prices for wheat, corn, soybeans and straw in Cedar Rapids rail market. No. 2 white wheat 5 cents. No. 3 Sie. corn shelled. No. 2 yellow soybeans at 1.80 dollars. Bay and straw noted. miscellaneous items include 25 cent and 23 cent market marks.
Receipts show mixed produce with roasted chickens and butter markets listed. Prices for various grains and vegetables appear unsettled, with notes on current receipts and market firm tone. Minnesotan and North River region shipments noted with unwashed and washed price ranges.
Readable text shows mixed colors prices per unit, creamery cost notes, scores and percentages, and poultry mentions including fowls ducks and chickens. Mentions Northwestern and various numeric values without clear context or cohesive narrative.
Trading data shows March futures at 32.65 with declines to 32.05 amid fluctuating quotes. Market activity indicates mixed sentiment as investors monitor commodities and price signals for near term moves.
Market trading showed uneven movement with some gains and losses. United States Steel Bethlehem Santa Fe American Smelting General Motors Goodyear Sperry Johns Manville Anaconda Woolworth faced resistance while the broader list failed to regain upward momentum.
Markets show activity in government and corporate issues with notes cited across exchanges. Analysts mention Great Northern 4s and Illinois issuances amid trading shifts as investors reassess risk and yield.
Wall Street stock data appears from J E Bennett and Partners with market notes on gains losses and notable securities. The item references Merchants Nation and a Pew brand detail within the trading brief.
The provided text outlines numbers and codes resembling market or stock data with values such as 301.57 101.82 109.81 101.35, plus references to 3636 26.33 and 36.26. It lacks a clear event or identifiable entities to form a full factual summary.
Nervousness and waning support press lower grain prices across oats rye and corn. A year seven price near term futures edged down while overall activity stayed quiet and hedges across deliveries persisted amid commission houses and traders.
AP report shows quotes for No. 1 hard and other wheat grades with fractional cents and several price points. Terms appear incomplete but indicate market activity in Chicago with mixed bids and various classifications and sweet clover futures noted at around 6.50 to 9.00.
The Air Line Pilots Association reports talks with government officials on releasing pilots from commercial duties to meet wartime demands. The proposal would lift the 85 hour monthly limit and gain, with support from Brig Gen Connally and Civil Aeronautics Board leaders, while safeguards ensure extra hours apply only to military needs and not to commercial flying.
Senator Brown proposes free transport for soldiers and sailors on leave to curb hitch hiking and protect them from spies and fifth columnists. Jan Valtin, author of Out of the Night, warned of the dangers and said he investigated the issue with his wife and found it easy to extract sensitive information from service members.
Washington AP reports Edward Burke, a former senator, now leads coal producers. He takes the helm with an annual salary of 25 000 dollars and plans to start wage contract negotiations between mine workers and operators.
The War Labor Board announced action on a hotel strike in San Francisco involving the 2,500 member Sightseer Employes union. The case, certified to the board on January 13, follows a stoppage by crews at 18 of 26 leading San Francisco hotels since August 30.
A secret document calls upon France to unite against Nazi aggression. It condemns collaboration as cowardly and treasonous, warning of dire territorial and spiritual consequences despite promises from the collaborationist regime.
Melbourne readers were advised on entertaining American troops with swing and redheads or blondes in the mix. Guidance covers dining and luncheon forms, and to keep dinners informal while avoiding dowagers and diplomats.
Washington reports moves under a recent executive order shifting command out of Birmingham. Maj. Gen. Joseph A. Green will head the anti-aircraft command in Richmond. Hodges’ command grows to include 14 schools and a replacement training center with jurisdiction over all anti-aircraft artillery and barrage balloons in the continental United States.
An OCR style notice outlines want ad rates and formatting for five words per line at lime and six per line for additional lines. It lists prices like $1.96 $1.50 $1.00 and notes two line ads and special low rates for consecutive days. It mentions out of town ads by mail and contains garbled text with pricing and spacing references.
A help line invites callers to dial 2 1121 to reach a trained want ad taker who assists in crafting effective classified advertisements for best results.
Blue fender wheel reported found or lost between C. R. and Mrs. re Soke Gon at 3900 Johnsen. Inquiry requested to identify owner.
Local ad listing Seigel's at 105 Land Ave Est 1905 promotes fishing tackle and reels at reasonable prices. The notice mentions car waxing and a non liability clause for debts, with names including Nicholas Glas G Kanellis and an address on G. Kanellis.
Readable fragments show beauty shops advertising guaranteed services, Thursday evening hours, and a 23-3226 contact. Mentions new and transgender welcome and a $5.00 Tro-Oil Wave product. Considered an OCR damaged note from a local business listing.
A neighbor jokes about a poker game last night where a husband supposedly lost $26 while George claims everyone broke even. The remark hints at disputes over the night's results and social chatter.
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