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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1942
Page
2
Market notes show hog prices holding steady with Saturday estimates. In Chicago the price logged at 13.80 while Iowa Minnesota hog price reports remain in circulation.
Market notes show hog receipts around 7 000 with total receipts near 12 500 across weights. Prices quoted for hogs range about 13.60 for 160 180 lb sows, calves around 12.00 to 13.50, and fat cattle steady with steers near 12.00 and heifers around 8.50 to 12.00. Lambs and fat lambs offered in limited quantities with loads at 12.25 to 12.40 and faint demand for shorn lambs.
Receipts list calves lean and small lots sold by truck with limited price changes. Cattle including steers show modest gains and common earners under six fifty. Hog offerings about 2700 head with stronger bidding. Sows and hog futures near 13 dollars for prime cuts. Sheep receipts 2500 with fat lambs above 11.90 and ewes around 5.25 to 6.25.
Fragmentary notes indicate cattle sales with prices for calves and slaughter steers and heifers. Entries show weak demand for slaughter classes and varying quotes for choice and medium cows, with limited clarity on volumes and buyers.
The report lists varied cattle weights from 275 to 400 pounds with prices ranging around 12.70 to 13.15 dollars. The overall tone of the cattle market remains steady amid the mixed weight categories.
Des MoinesACI reports U S Agriculture data show mixed grain and plant stock totals. Interior Iowa concentrations reach 27 units while prior weeks showed 36 800 and yearly totals 29 500, with lighter activity at 8 a m Friday. Prices range around 12 50 to 13 40 per unit with various lots listed.
Peoria hogs offered steady as buyers paid 13.10 for choice 180 to 340 pound pens. Barrow and gilt receipts range 13.00 to 11.50 with top prices for heavy calves. Lamb prices remained steady with under tone reflecting market strength and similar receipts.
Chicago notes poultry receipts at 15 trucks with market steady to firm. Leghorn hens around 21 cents, White Rock springs under 4 25 cents, capons 7 pounds and up 28 cents, capons 35 cents for hen turkeys per dozen five dollars. Receipts total 730 704 pounds, overall firmer and scores varied. current receipts show several cents per unit changes.
Lamson Brothers and Company provide Chicago grain quotations. H R Mowrey manages the Cedar Rapids office located at 503 Merchants National Bank building. Contact phone is 2 3141.
Market data shows EGGS price points around 32.60 with related notes on refrigerator standards and BENET on stoves. The entry cites 32.15 32.25 and March figures 30.05, reflecting fluctuating commodity quotes.
Hogs are steady to 10 cents higher on the local market. Heavy prime grades gained a nickel Friday while good packers rose a dime. Long haul, no fill top moves to 13.45 dollars.
Wheat prices shown include No. 1 at 9 cents and No. 7 at 95 cents, white No. 2 at 54 cents, No. 3 at 5 cents, and No. 2 yellow at 1.60 dollars. Soybeans No. 2 yellow at 1.60 dollars. Hay and straw values listed, poultry prices for Leghorns and hens provided. Grapefruit at 2.35 per box, Delicious and Wintsap apples and potatoes at 1.75 per unit.
NEW YORK AP A slow drifting stock market on Friday dampened the St Patrick s day rally. Buying confidence was lacking as war news offered little stimulus. Some favorites posted small gains but declines dominated with American Telephone Homestake Mining and International Harvester hitting new yearly lows while Dow Chemical Sperry Consolidated Aircraft Texas Company and Chicago Great Western preferred resisted losses.
Des Moines AP reports Iowa homestead tax refund benefits for the first half of 1941 total $13,903,256, up $755,104 from last year’s $13,148,152. Value of Iowa owner occupied dwellings is recorded but not specified.
CHICAGO UP A six cent limit drop in soybeans opened a day of quiet trading with grains broadly lower. Wheat and corn fell one to four cents, rye slid about one point, while soybeans slumped five to five and a half cents as liquidation spread through the pits. Other U S markets saw eased activity with Winnipeg grains holding near steady.
The article lists varied prices for barley making and feed products, including No. 3 and No. 1 bar, bar yellow, and sweet clover. Values show nominal cents per unit and dollars for different grades, with a cash total and loose items totaling a small sum.
A fragmented market note shows wheat opening with a lower misprint and closing near July futures. Traders watch for a price shift amid uncertain demand signals and weather impacts on supply.
Lucy Boehmler, 19, received a five year federal sentence for involvement in an espionage ring led by Kurt Edatee. Carl Herman Schroetter, 48, Miami boat skipper, was sentenced to ten years. Boehmler cooperated with authorities and testified at Ludwig’s trial during wartime conditions.
The destroyer Shaw, 20 feet out of the water in drydock at Pearl Harbor, was bombed by Japanese raiders on December 7. Two hits forward and one on the bridge caused fuel fires, burning oil, and destruction of the bow as dives from seven bombers struck in the third wave.
The Dodgers near agreeing with holdout Whit Wyatt after exhibition tour talks in St Petersburg. Wyatt seeks about 20000 for 1942 while the team has offered 13750 plus bonus provisions that could add a few thousand.
In St. Petersburg the Yankees' hitting woes persisted as manager Joe McCarthy sought revival. The lineup featured Meume and Line tee with several blanks. Keller reached only one hit as New York prepared to meet the Dodgers in Friday action.
Amherst Mass UP reports under Dr Charles F Fraker a new Pan American history course uses daily newspapers as primary material. Over 50 juniors and seniors participate applying a streamlined approach to history study with ongoing class activities.
Wil T Reynolds son of Mrs Lillie Kine is named in the A E F Ireland Corp assignment with S11 Sixth as reference.
President Roosevelt stressed effort in the southwest Pacific campaign and recalled a geography lesson. He joked about MacArthur’s rumored 2,500 mile row to Australia and teased about a rumor mill run by his press secretary Stephen Early.
Judge G K Thompson releases final report on receiver Gilbert Mains appointed Dec 22 1941 after W H Werning and Sarah Werning sued Louise C Brammer doing business as Millinery on a promissory note signed April 1938.
Judge Friday approved the final report by referees in a partition suit of J. Melvin and G. Merlin Miller vs Samuel W. Miller. Property sold to Fred and Mary Daubenmier at 1212 Twentieth Avenue SE as public sale. Mary Ann Wheeler files for divorce from William Dale Wheeler citing felony conviction of husband on April 17, 1940 and requests $20 monthly support for two minor children.
Detroit United Auto Workers CIO and General Motors began renewal talks Friday. GM offered to end double pay and assaults on management to launch piecework and merit systems aimed at raising wartime output. The union’s 15 point demand includes a $1 daily raise and a union shop. A demand for double pay on Sunday work, currently in force by umpire ruling, is expected to be added.
President Roosevelt declared Monday April 6 as Army Day and invited armed services to join civic observances as with Navy Day last fall. He urged citizens to honor soldiering citizens and to give unstinting effort and resources so the armed forces are adequately equipped for victory.
The notice outlines want ad pricing and submission rules. It states line word counts for first lines, minimum ad length, and daily print reach. It mentions prepayment, box numbers, and a contact number for ad assistance.
May 19 1942 Washington (UP) motorists found guilty of violating traffic laws may be grounded under the gasoline rationing program to take effect in 19 states.
Lost item on a contsinine tower area includes brown bifold wallet valued at $20 and several identification cards. Reward offered. contact Jimmie Adams or others listed. Also advertises music and party services at a Marion venue with piano, spaghetti and barbecue offerings.
Variety of help wanted notices including drivers clerical workers housekeepers and companions. Regional locations Cedar Rapids Waterloo Goshen and Jonestown with contact boxes and phone numbers. Some ads request references and offer flexible hours and wages while others seek specific skills or tasks such as nursing care or automotive service requests.
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