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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1940
Page
17
Fragmentary OCR lists varying prices for local hogs and canned meats with weights and quality notes. Mentions market, wholesale figures, and general price ranges with incomplete lines and typos but indicates ongoing market activity.
A fragmentary Cedar Rapids advertisement lists produce items and wholesale goods. It mentions vegetables, fruits, and prices, with partial product lines and shop items such as butter, curds, and assorted groceries. The text shows vendor codes, unit numbers, and nonspecific street or market references.
Stocks rise with futures upbeat as investors weigh profits and inflation data. Traders monitor major indices including the Dow and S&P as energy and financial shares lead gains.
War news and crop prospects from the southwest lifted Chicago wheat futures with Corn and other grains also inching higher. Trade volumes were lighter and outside markets showed mixed signals as traders reacted to export buying and colder weather in the Northwest.
Deputy Sheriff investigated a two vehicle collision on highway 30 west of Cedar Rounds when a horse drawn spreader driven by Charles Stark was struck by a car driven by Sidres Neighbor from a hillside. No injuries reported. Police later questioned Richard Ahlfer, 18, in a theft case involving a wrist watch and a radio from George Duummes home.
The case involves Sam Patterson of Manion suing Edwin A Beardsley of Cedar Rouids and Slerif James TE Smut in a S144 action. Patterson alleges Beardsley gave a note to Melvin D Clark in 1997 and that Patterson obtained the note for value without notice of defenses. Beardsley contends the popcorn business purchase was rescinded by a court decree of Judge John T Motth on December 16, 1937.
George Elmer Wright of West Prairie died Tuesday morning in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a lengthy life of active school and church work. He was born April 16, 1877, and spent his career in local farming and community service. He is survived by relatives and will be remembered for his devotion to family and church activities.
Rates for want ads show minimum two lines and five average words per line. Prices vary by length and day of publication with deadlines and contact details for The Gazette office in Cedars Rapids and related reward notices and shop listings.
A fragmented ad page lists beauty parlors offering permanents and hairstyles with prices, machines, and techniques. It includes stylists, shop addresses, and phone numbers, plus related home services like paper hanging, cleaning, and minor repairs.
A local funeral service marks the passing of a resident with a ceremony attended by family and community members. The service honors the deceased and notes the date of the burial and the location of the funeral home.
Funeral services for Kenneth Lee Wourne aged 1 day, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph A NKoutny of Cedar Rapids Route 1, will be held Thursday at the Bohemian Moravian Brethren church near Els with Rev Ludvik Bur jath officiating. Burial at Truhlar Cemetery near Els. Friends may call at Brosh Chapel until Thursday noon.
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