Hogs Unchanged in Local Market
Market observers report hog prices steady as buyers and sellers remain cautious. Local traders note consistent demand but no price shifts amid steady supply and seasonal factors in the region.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1940
Page
13
Market observers report hog prices steady as buyers and sellers remain cautious. Local traders note consistent demand but no price shifts amid steady supply and seasonal factors in the region.
Fragmentary text shows scattered terms like Vegetables and Market, with garbled names and numbers. No coherent event or individuals emerge to identify a clear news item or outcome.
The grain and securities markets were closed today in observance of Good Friday while remaining markets in other sectors stayed open. The move followed financial district practices and limited trading activity across exchanges.
Obituary notes the death of L. E. Augustine a longtime railroad worker. The article lists his years of service and hometown ties while signaling a funeral notice and existing family connections.
Text appears as garbled OCR with scattered phrases and unknown references. No coherent event or identifiable persons emerge from the readable fragments.
The article reports that McFarlane argues larger counties should receive additional representatives to reflect population. He cites examples such as Polk and Black Hawk counties and suggests proportional representation for areas like Linn and Joliet, with discussion of potential statewide impacts.
Funeral services for Mrs. Grell were held Thursday at Yocom chapel with Rev. Arthur Renke and Dr. E. E. Though officiating. Burial followed in Dale Shade cemetery amid large attendance. survivors include relatives and friends from Mount Vernon Cedar Rapids and nearby communities.
Reading is difficult but indicates items about local residents and households. Mentions names such as Meo and Mead and gestures toward community notices or personal announcements with unclear context.
Distracted by unclear transmission the German naval report from Berlin lists partial items on German warship activity and patrols. The fragmentary text suggests movement around ports and potential fleet deployments but omits concrete dates, destinations, or outcomes.
A dense OCR page shows many classified ads and notices. It includes automobile services, ambulance advertising, moving firms, storage, insurance, and various wares. Names like Van Lines Inc Calder's Van Storage and D. A. Lower the Jeweler appear among scattered business lines and offerings.
Dr Meree urged parishioners to endure faith trials during a Friday noon service. He described Christ on the cross as an example of steadfast resolve and warned against abandoning duty under pressure. Ruth Ebling Massey sang Were You There When They Crucified My Lord with Lucey Ambroz at the piano.
Police probe thefts from two employee lockers at the Roosevelt Hotel on Thursday and Friday. Officers collected fingerprints and reviewed footage as they seek suspects. A hotel worker noted missing cash amid the incidents.
An early 20th century classified ad listing wall washing, painting, paper hanging, rubbish removal, window washing, and related services. It includes contact numbers and prices, with multiple tradesmen such as Wright and Carl DeMarah offering wall washing and paper hanging.
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