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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1940

Page

8

Hogs and cattle fall sharply as lambs hold steady

Receipts Thursday show cattle 4 500 and hogs 13 000 with sheep at 2 909 in Chicago Luzestock news. Fat lambs steady while hogs and cattle dip 25 to 40 cents from Tuesday. Iowa Des Moines and Omaha markets report mixed bids, with calves and stockers adjusting downward and buyers cautious on steers and heifers.

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U.S. Livestock Prices and Hogs by Region Report

Iowa and Illinois markets show mixed hog and cattle prices with receipts in the thousands. Hogs steady to lower across weights, cattle generally weaker amid slow sales. calves and sheep demand remains subdued with selective bid strength on lighter woolled lambs.

Stocks Uneven as Trade Frantic in War Boom Rally

New York stocks fluctuated wildly in the busiest session since last September as roughly 4,000,000 shares changed hands. Gains centered on Bethlehem Steel General Motors Douglas Glenn Martin Lockheed GE and American Airlines while J I Case Eastman Southern Railway Kennett Anaconda Montgomery Ward Western Union and American Smelting fell several cents to five points.

New York Bethlehem Steel General Motors Douglas Glenn Martin Lockheed General Electric American Airlines du Pont J. J. Case Eastman Southern Railway Kenntt Anaconda Montgomery Ward Western Union American Smelting

Wall St Quotations and Cattle Market Report

Wall Street quotations and cattle market summary from Wednesday show declines in many stocks and hog prices slipping across several grades. The report lists numerous companies and commodities with price ranges and notable shifts, including Armco, Calumet Zinc, Goodyear, and tobacco stocks, followed by Mississippi River stage readings for Davenport to Cairo.

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Market Lamb Prices and Weights Reported at Sreep Market

Readable market note lists genuine spring lambs 70 to 90 pounds priced at 69.00 and calves at 8.00 with price variations by weight and quality. Bucks noted at 1 dollar less. Sellers advertise price according to quality.

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Cedar Rapids Grain and Produce Prices Miscellany

The Cedar Rapids listing details prices for grain including Wheat No. 1 at 85c, No. 2 at 83c, Oats White No. 2 34c, Rye No. 2 4c, Barley No. 3, Corn shelled No. 2 53c, and other staples such as hay straw, soybeans No. 2 yellow, and various fruits vegetables with per unit costs. It includes poultry prices for hens and roosters, hides, calf, horse prices, and general market items like lemons, oranges, and tomatoes with stated crate or carton prices.

Wisconsin cheese prices and wool market notes

Wisconsin cheese prices for the week include bricks at 12c, horn colts at 33s, cheddars at 13c. Farmers call Dairy prices show similarly modest moves with dassics and cheddars around 13c. Boston wool market reports limited sales with prices near 24 to 28c washed and 82% to 86c scoured for top lots.

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Sudden Late Slump Hits Wheat Prices on Market

A late selling wave at the Chicago board of trade pushed wheat down the full 10 cent limit, with May wheat at 8.534 to 8.86 a bushel. Corn and soybeans also fell as traders weighed war developments and demand. Prices fluctuated with a sharp last minute dive erasing over half of prior gains.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Jong Germany

Winnipeg Market Wheat and Chicago Cash Provisions Report

Market notes show wheat futures and Chicago cash figures with bids for No. 2 and No. 3 grades. Includes Minnesota, North Dakota, and Manitoba receipts, with prices for corn oats beans lard and bellies. Energy centers: Chicago and Minneapolis grain markets with varying No. 1 and No. 2 quotes and freight-adjusted values.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Reflects Mixed Livestock and Produce Prices

Live poultry receipts reach 38 trucks with mixed hens and leghorn stock, prices varied by size and weight. Butter receipts around 9k pounds with weak creamery market, eggs see steady to higher values in New York and Chicago markets, while potatoes show steady U S No 1 with moderate demand and abundant stock across regions.

Chicago U. S U.S Alabama California Idaho Minnesota North Dakota Red River Valley New York

Bond Markets Falter Then Recover Amid War Anxiety

New York bond prices opened weak with losses exceeding five points, led by foreign loans and high priced corporates. Treasuries and government issues fluctuated as investors weighed tensions over potential Italian entry into the war and global wartime demand.

New York API Ralls Holland Australia Canada France New South Wales Hungary Bellelum Argentina Japan Italy Philadelphia Co Montana Tlinnis Central Bethlehem Stock

Allied fleet sails from Alexandria for maneuvers

Reuters reports from Cairo that the Allied fleet has put to sea from Alexandria for scheduled maneuvers. An official says Britain will close two contraband control bases at the Downs and Kirkwall to tighten wartime controls.

London Reuters Cairo Alexandria Ministry of Economic Warfare Britain The Downs Kirkiwall Orkneys

Deaths Emil E F Stoudt 65 Cedar Rapids retiree

Emil E F Stoudt 65 died at home 521 Fifth Avenue SE at 9 30 p m Tuesday after a short illness. Born in Davenport he came to Cedar Rapids 40 years ago and was longtime publisher of the Iowa Staats Zeitung later worked for Douglas starch Sinclair Packing and in 1921 became salesman for Seatten Dillon of Detroit retiring 1935. Surviving Edward O son and two sisters Anna Wiehe Fort Dodge and Georgia Hurst Hurstville. Body at Monahan funeral home pending funeral arrangements.

Emil FE Stoudt Fifth Avenue SE Davenport Cedar Rapids Iowa Staats Zichung Douglas Starch Company Sinclair Packing Company Seatten-Dillon Company Detroit Mich Edward O Anna Wiehe Fort Dodge Georgia Hurst Hurstville Monahan

Funeral services for Mrs Bare Shultz named

Funeral arrangements announced for Mrs Bare Shultz who died at her daughter’s home in 1819 Grande avenue SE. Services set for 8:45 am Thursday at Janeba funeral home and 9:30 am at St Wenceslaus church by Msgr. August Vojacek and Rev. Joseph A. Surovy. Burial in St Johns cemetery. Rosary at 6:30 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. pallbearers listed as George Schultz Richard Schultz Alvin Schultz Leonard Schultz Wendl Pavlicek and Stanley Bartovsky.

Barebara Shultz Stanley O. Cejka Grande Avenue SE Janeba St Wenceslaus Church Msgr August Vojacek Joseph A. Surovy St. John's Cemetery Rosary Society George, Richard Alvin Leonard Shultz Wendl Pavlicek Stanley Bartovsky

Services for Edward H. Dirks Held at Turner Chapel and Wayne Church

Funeral services for Edward H. Dirks scheduled in Turner chapel at 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm Thursday at Wayne Lutheran church eight miles southwest of Anamosa. The Rev Karen of Wayne church to officiate with burial in Wayne cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Edward H. Dirks Turner Chapel Wayne Lutheran Church Anamosa Karen Wayne Church Wayne Cemetery

Funeral services for Herbert H. Lapham

Funeral services for Herbert H. Lapham will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Beatty chapel, conducted by Rev. E F Byers. Burial follows at Linwood cemetery. Family requests no flowers. Friends may call at the chapel Wednesday evening.

Herbert H. Lapham Ellis Boulevard NW Beatty Chapel E F. Byers Linwood

Marion women elect officers and plan June vote project

Marion Federation of Women's Clubs reelected Emma Klein as president with A E Crew as vice president and Emery J Miller as treasurer. Reginald Adams elected secretary replacing S F Cary. June primaries to include city-wide all-women vote. November club luncheon moved from October to November. Henry Kruse to visit in June for convention pins for October 24 25.

Emma Klein Marion Federation of Women's Clubs A. E Crew Emery J. Miller Reginald Adams S. F. Cary Henry Kruse Hale Second District of Federated Clubs Marion

Prices For Consecutive Days In Gazette Ad Rates

Out-of-town want ads are payable in advance. A 10 cent additional charge applies to all blind box ads. The Gazette limits responsibility to one incorrect insertion for ads run on multiple days. Ad-Taker Son at The Cedar Rapids Gazette offers the want ad medium via Dial 2-1121.

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Local Ad Dense Personal Notices and Services

A collage of advertisements including jewelry sales lofted by PROBASCO and Vincent's Jewelers, ambulance and maid services, moving and storage lineups, rummage sales, beauty services with permants and massages, and notices for transportation and employment. Names, addresses, and phone numbers appear beside offers and wares across multiple categories.

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