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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1942
Page
12
Unofficial Monday livestock estimates show cattle about 12 000 head, hogs 15 000, sheep 10 000 in Chicago. Prices for wholesale beef and cement move to ceilings, with retail limits aligning to March highs. Grain quotations accompany the report from Lamson Brothers and Co. in Chicago.
Combined hog receipts at 19 concentration yards and 11 packing plants in interior Iowa and South Dakota show steady, higher prices. A week ago and a year ago figures are noted with range by weight classes from 180 to over 500 pounds, including sows and good-choice categories.
A commodity market recap notes higher prices with some items topping at 15.49 dollars. The peak marks the highest levels since late 1928, while best fat wooled ewes reached 8.75 dollars.
Livestock receipts and prices across hogs cattle and sheep show mixed shifts. Hogs top out at 14.10 with some sows to 13.75 while barrows and gilts trade around 12.75 to 13.00. cattle demand stays firm with fat steers near 14.25 and cattle slaughter trade mixed. sheep and lambs rise with spring lambs and woolly grades lifting to around 15.00 for fed lambs and 12.50 to 13.85 for varied pelt credits.
A set of scattered figures from Austin Minnesota shows butcher price ranges for various liveweights and carcasses. Entries include weight bands from 130 to 500 pounds with prices around 12 to 13 dollars per unit and references to packing sow weights and total sums.
Cattle receipts 100 calves 15 saleable. Market steady for hogs with receipts 100. the sheep sale features higher prices for lambs and ewes. Steers ranged up to 13.25 14.25 with several weight classes cited. hogs steady with 199-300 pound range around 14.00. lambs and mutton show improved demand with fed Californias and native lambs quoted near 14.65 14.78 and ewes around 4.33 to 8. All figures from the Sioux City market via AP dispatch.
Market steady to firm with receipts at 38 744 cases and deposits for Idaho Borbanks washed at 3 46 to 3 75. Idaho unwashed 3 45 to 3 60. Wisconsin onions washed 2 60. California whites 100 sacks washed 83. Louisiana butts tris 3 50 to 4 00. Alabama Bries washed 3 75 to 5 85. Arrivals 92 on track 128 tote shipments 185. Demand moderate and prices show varied gains across items.
Lamson Bros and Co. issue October to November price list for produce storage items with a stated price of 33.75. The document outlines refrigerator standards likely for grocery or commercial use during the period.
Advertises turkey prices by age and type including old hens and young toms with regional notes Western and Virginia breeds. Also lists pigeons and fowls offerings with pairs and crossbreeds. includes historical price figures and dates.
Miscellaneous items from Plymouth Wisconsin week of May 18 through 33 discuss market notes on domestic fleece grease and related agricultural products. Prices quoted include fleece at 20 to 25 cents per unit and grease sales around 47 to 48 cents per pound.
Hog market shows no change with all grades unchanged on Saturday. The long-haul top hog remains at 14 dollars, with steady status across local porkers.
The Cedar Rapids market lists Wheat No. 1 at 6c, No. 3 at 6c, yellow corn at 6c, soy and straw prices show soybeans No. 2 yellow at 179, potatoes No. 1 Russets at 3.75, Shafter whites 2.15 per 50 lb bag, and assorted fruits and vegetables including Mexican tomatoes and Winesap apples with various per unit costs. Also notes 15.06 and 2.75 for select items, with references to beans and additional grains and produce.
In late trading, international bond markets showed gains waning while U S and Soviet government issues lagged, leaving the domestic tariff group behind.
SALT LAKE CITY UP Two army airmen were sought in the Utah desert after parachuting from a crippled flying fortress that crashed 10 miles northwest of Wendover. Two crew members Private Robert S. Evans reported the pilot James H. Payne and co pilot Lieut Richard H. [text cut]
New York stocks moved higher on gains fueled by fresh war optimism. Strong exporters and industrials led, with United States Steel American Telephone and Chrysler among leaders while Commonwealth and Southern sagged near yearly lows. News of Soviet advances and Churchill’s war speech buttressed sentiment despite mixed sector performances.
Trading on the Alaska Juneau market and merchants building page shows varied quotes. Kennecott, Libbey Owens, and Armour & Co appear with mixed gains and losses. Major names such as Amn Steel, Tel Tel, and Loews inc register modest moves while Consolidated Pet and Armour reflect uneven activity.
In Troy Mills 14 seniors prepare for baccalaureate Sunday with Rev. Clyde Scott. Commencement follows Wednesday with Clinton county superintendent F. C. Bowersox as speaker.
Rear Admiral J W Greenslade warns that Philippines and Singapore fell due to ship losses and Australia and Alaska could follow. He urges 12,000 Moore Shipyard workers to maximize production as war goods rise and ships are desperately needed for supply lines.
In Chicago and Winnipeg, grain futures ended mostly steady after a session of liquidation selling. Wheat led declines while corn, rye, soybeans also fell, May oats saw cash-driven pressure, and traders awaited farm legislation postponement next week.
A brief market note from Winnipeg Market mentions trading activity with unclear details and fragmented text. The readable portion points to financial context but provides no concrete prices, assets, or dates.
AP report lists Chicago cash prices for various grain products with mixed and heavy categories. Entries mention barley Martins and screenings, bellies, and feeding notes, though the fragmentary text provides limited specifics on quantities or contracts.
Relatives from Ravenna Neb to Chicago Heights Ill attended as motion pictures from Camp Huaga were shown by Jane Garwood of the Camp Fire office Cedar Rapids. The Inner details list names including H Foster Glenn E Myers William A Fowler and others across Iowa Wisconsin and Texas in attendance reflecting a community notice style from Marion.
Chicago report states 1000 vaccinated children in a congested area showed no TB cases or harm, while 1000 unvaccinated children had eight infections and three deaths. Rosenthal cites global trials and Pasteur Institute methods, noting 13 years of culture and animal tests before human use.
SAN FRANCISCO UP The navy began an investigation into the death of seven crew members after an Army bomber crashed in the ocean off Humboldt Bay while on a navy assignment.
Mrs. Gayle McBride elected treasurer and Mrs. Mabelle Beiber chosen as treasurer. Mrs. Delia Stark of Central City and Mrs. Carl E. Krog attended as guests. Mrs. W. D. Elder welcomed as a new member. The circle donated $5 to Camp Good Health.
Mr and Mrs Vincent Hatt hosted a Friday evening dinner for Mrs Hatt’s father Michael Cira. Guests included Mrs Cira, Mr and Mrs Joe Cira with Nettie and Leah, and Vincent and Linda Kay Hatt.
Mrs Matt Mullin and her daughter Miss Blanche Mullin visited Clear Lake to spend the weekend with Mrs Mullin Jr who is ill.
Mr and Mrs George C Danskin of Minneapolis arrived Friday for a weekend visit in the home of Mrs Danskins parents Mr and Mrs Laurance S Dove in town.
Mr and Mrs D J Sidney of Des Moines are weekend guests of Mrs Sidney s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Kenneth E. The note highlights a family visit with no additional details.
Mrs George A Hutchison spent Wednesday at Coggon with Mrs Helen Gregory Pike. Mrs Pike, formerly of Marion, will soon undergo an operation to remove a goiter.
Former Marion resident Mrs Hulda Johnson who has been ill for a month at the home of her daughter Mrs Franklin Johnson in Rockford Illinois is recovering.
An advertisement lists cigarette brands including Camel Chesterfield Lucky Old Gold Raleigh Kool Fatima Dunhill Viceroy and Short Spud with prices 16 cents per pack and 1.45 per carton from Owen's Cut Rate Drug.
Mrs. Paul Johnson of Ogden returned to her home Friday after a visit with her brother Paul E Rose and his family. Theola Gordon has completed her freshman year at Cornell College and has arrived home to spend the summer. Bob Lemison, a classmate, who accompanied her home and has been a guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Gilbert Gordon, left Saturday for his home in Mankato Minn.
The Marion high school golf team traveled to Iowa City on Saturday to take part in a tournament featuring players Bob Nielson Jack Smith Lyle McConaughy Dick Price Francis Higgins and Bill Mack.
Mrs. Harry Milligan hosted the Four C club guest day with president Mrs. Jesse Scott welcoming attendees. Duets were performed by Mrs. Milo Petrak and Mrs. Miles Sutera as part of the event.
Josephs T J McElliott Masses at 8 and 10 a m with Christian and Union services led by Rev Vernon H Carter and Rev J Franklin Parsons. Bible school at 9 45 a m. Sermons on spiritual resources and Love and Labor for Christ. Free Methodist and Methodist services follow with multiple worship times and a baccalaureate at 7 45 p m. Presbyterian and Lutheran services listed with sermon topics Enosh walked with God and Beati tudes. Seventh Day Church of God and Prairie Chapel schedule Bible school and morning worship.
London AP SAF bombers set fire to three German supply ships and hit several more in attacks on two German convoys off the Frisian Islands in the North Sea Friday night. British pilots raked the convoys from a low level despite strong escorts. five bombers failed to return.
The May meeting of Cub Pack 25 sponsored by Arthur P T A was held at the school Friday night with 31 Cubs and 21 parents in attendance. Thomas Shtark won the attendance award, Jerry Norman was initiated into Cubbing and joined Den 4. Awards included Silver Arrow for Dick Hansen and service stars for Hansen, Walker Smith, Bob Dvorak, Bruce Travis, Duane Johnson and Jack Krebs. Dvorak Smith and Bobby Daniels were rededicated into Scouting.
Charles Podhajsky of Traer owns the first 1942 automobile sold in Tama county since January 1. The north Tama board may ration six more cars within the next two weeks.
A garbled item list notes lost items and found notices including a Bulova wrist watch with a reward, aBemem description of false teeth and a black male cat, with scattered names and locations such as downtown district and a House address 26149. The text is jumbled but centers on recovered objects and missing pets.
A jumble of small ads and notices from a local paper includes listings for fishing tackle silk line loans watches cleaned and toweling services. It also mentions job seekers, car driving requests, anti freezings for catacenians and graduation gifts shop items and jewelry repair.
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