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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1942
Page
4
Chicago buyers pushed hog prices to the highest level in three weeks as demand firms and quotations edged up to 10 cents across the board. Top bid reached 14.35 dollars, the strongest since April 29, while sows also gained in the session.
Table receipts total 6 000 with Iowa demand robust. Slaughter cattle and calf totals include 1 200 cattle and 400 calves with steady killing classes. Steers mid to high quality at 12.78 to 13.45, heifers 13.50, cows up to 9.75 10.75, canners to 7.00, butcher bulls 11.96 with active dealer demand.
In Salabie receipts of 1700 head with hogs showing slow to steady demand and sows at top 14.15, 180 lb good and choice cull at 14.00 to 14.15. Cattle receipts around 300 with slaughter cattle active and steady to strong, steers mostly 11.60 to 12.25, cows around 7.60 to 8.60, bulls near 12.90. Sheep receipts 5000 with fat lambs slow, choice fed California lambs around 15.25, top wooled lambs above 15.25, others at 13.75 to 14.50 depending on grade.
Sioux City market notes show cattle prices firm for slaughter classes with steady calves and stockers, feeders steady to higher on good fed steers and yearlings around 1200, cows and canners mixed. Hog receipts at 2,590 with prices 10 to 15 cents lower, top bids about 14.15, sheep and lambs weak with No 2 white clipped lambs around 13.60 to 14.00.
Combined hoe receipts at 19 yards and 11 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota tally 39 900 head in the 24 hours to 8 am. Up from 22 000 a week ago and 28 800 a year earlier. Barrows and gilts steady to higher with weights 160 to 180 pounds at 13.10 to 14.00 dollars and 180 to 330 pounds at 13.80 to 14.10 dollars, 330 to 360 pounds at 13.78 to 14.00 dollars. Sows 270 to 360 pounds at 13.60 to 13.90 dollars. 360 to 400 pounds at 13.70 to 13.60 dollars.
The text shows varied weight ranges and prices for beef cuts or carcasses. References to pounds per unit and price figures such as 12.30, 12.55, 13.60, and 13.45 appear alongside weight intervals from 140-150 to 450-500 pounds. It reads like a butcher shop listing or market price sheet with multiple entries and figures.
AP dispatch reports strong hog activity at Peoria with receipts around 2 600 head and steady to higher prices. Sows bring 13 60 to 13 85, calves show 106 head salable while fat lambs and sheep run small with varied quotes.
The report lists receipts and shipments for Chicago markets with figures for various items. It notes totals for Ear, trucks, storage, freight, and on track arrivals, with references to specific firms and commodities in the textile trade.
Grain quotations for Chicago supplied by Lamson Brothers and Company with contact details for H. R. Mowrey Cedar Rapids manager at 503 Merchants National Bank building.
Live poultry feels firm with broilers easier and assorted egg and meat prices listed. Turkeys frozen and western stock show steady or firm quotes. old hens and old toms priced around mid to high cents per pound. live birds include guineas, ducks, roosters, leghorns, pigeons, and rabbits with varied per pair or per pound figures.
Local hogs remain steady across grades with top long haul and no fill at 14 dollars. Good hogs priced from 140 to 180 pounds and 180 to 330 pounds show steady demand. packers list varied prices for 260 to 409 pound hogs and 400 to 500 pound cattle. Sheep sales feature spring lambs and ewes with prices ranging from 5 to 14 dollars per head depending on weight and quality.
Market notes from Cedar Rapids show prices for wheat, soybeans, and corn by grade, along with bale straw, poultry, and fruits. Listings mention Wheat No 1 96c, No 3 54c, Soybeans No 3 yellow 165, apples Winesap, sweet potatoes 1.75, and miscellaneous commodity figures.
New York bond review notes APC 8 government bonds closing session with Federal Farm Mortgage 3s 4 9 indicated. Describes market close with price levels and notable moves in government issues.
CHICAGO UP In April industrial accident deaths rose 25 percent from a year earlier as factory activity increased, the National Safety council reported. The rise reflects greater hazards in expanding production during the month.
New York traders showed cautious mood as Washington warned optimism over a UN peace finish may be premature. The market opened slow with some gains wiped out, buyers pulled back, and most major issues edged lower or stayed near flat. Only scattered small gains appeared late, with about 300000 shares traded in five hours. Leading names included American Telephone and Goodyear amid broad weakness. General Motors and U S Steel held firmer.
Judge M M Nae on Tuesday granted Alice Wheat Duval a divorce from Sandee Duval on grounds of aggro and inhuman treatment. They wed Jan 17 1935 at Som. Defendant ordered to pay plaintiff 1075 with costs taxed to plaintiff. NEWHALL: American Legion auxiliary poppy sale Saturday is Mrs George Freeman.
Grain futures closed irregular Friday with soybeans finishing easy and wheat, corn, oats, rye showing small shifts. Trading was mixed as local traders and brokers offered varied prices while overall U S markets held steady to firm.
Market notes show no sales for wheat with quotes in various grades and sample prices. Barley malting and feed values listed, soybeans around 1.69 to 1.76 per unit, lard priced at about 12.50 to 11.42 per unit, reflecting a thin trading day.
Wisconsin cheese quotes for the week of May 18 to 23 list edam at 20 percent, daisies at 14 cents, horns at 2 and a half cents, and cheddar at 20 percent. The report covers market movements and price levels in Plymouth Wisconsin.
Market report notes blended wools delivered Friday with slight bleeds and combing yields. French combing terrritory wools sold on spot at about 1.15 to 1.18 shillings per pound scoured. West district fleece offerings show mid range bleod and rok fleece with limited demand.
Various Iowa towns report marriages births military news and local events. Oxford announces the marriage of Olin Gingerich and Mildred Dann at Riverside St Marys church with Msgr Bernard Jacobsmeier officiating. Everett Welsh serves with U S forces in Australia while Ivor Butler is interned in Manila with his wife and two daughters at liberty.
Army ordnance officials announce a National Veer association plan to have two Rapids men privately identify rifles suitable for military use. The Springfield and Enfield rifles returned must be serviceable. Cedar Rapids figures include David S. Thomas Taft hotel and A R Cornelius 1341 I avenue NE.
Joseph D. Scholtz regional civilian defense director said rapid progress has been made by state and municipal defense councils in the area. Two weeks earlier he charged that no large city was fully prepared for action in an emergency. He said surveys reveal organizational weaknesses and a need for more volunteers.
Lost item notice for a Gold band Bulova wrist watch with signature Box 3384 Gazette creek. Ad rates and classifieds appear in local notices, along with jewelry repair and watch cleaning services offered by Katz Jewelry and Morris Fur Shop.
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