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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1940

Page

10

Hogs Fall 25-40 Cents Amid Strong Receipts Across Markets

Market news from Chicago and other Midwest hubs shows hog receipts sharply higher with steers and calves weak to 25 cents lower. Top hogs reach $5.55, with 180-210 pound ranges around $5.20 to $5.50 and varied declines across weight classes. Sheep and cattle volumes also reported, with mixed demand and steady to weak bidding patterns.

Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S. Dept. Agriculture California Rico Omaha Livestock Omaha S. Dept — Agriculture Balable Arly Sioux City U. S Acarce Atrone Peoria Ill Hoss SY. Paul South ST. Paul Tapi Fed-State Market News Service Salabicwy Tateady Seady Representa HT . Tive Sales Cinsd Ave ST Az

Market Quotes Show Wide Range in Live Cattle Prices

Historical price listings from Waterloo and Mason City show live cattle bids across weights from 120 to 600 pounds with varied per hundredweight figures. Several entries note prices around 3.75 to 5.15 per cwt and occasional adjustments for different weight brackets, while packer quotes appear near 4.00 to 4.90 per cwt.

Hog Receipts in Des Moines Area Rise Over Holiday Week

Combined hog receipts at 16 concentration yards and 10 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ending Tuesday totaled 41 700 head, up from 12 500 a week earlier and the holiday a year ago. Prices for barrows and gilts ranged from 160 to 200 pounds around 4.35 to 4.80 per hundredweight, with varying quotes by weight. Sows and other grades showed mixed values from 3.00 to 4.40 per hundredweight across weight classes.

TOWA Des Moines Dept Agriculture Iowa Minnesota Alam

Austin Hog Market Prices Mixed Across Weight Classes

The Austin hog market shows varied prices by weight with barrow and gilt values spanning 140 to 450 pounds. Notable quotes include 150-160 Ibs around 4.10 and 300-330 Ibs near 4.00, while heavier categories show values roughly between 3.70 and 4.05 per hundredweight.

Austin, Monn 'API Barrowns and Guts

Hogs in Slump on Local Market

Local market reports show hog prices weak with top calves around 8 dollars. Sheep and lamb prices listed by weight and quality with spring lambs 70 to 90 pounds and bucks at about 1 dollar.

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Market Prices

Grain and produce prices listed for Cedar Rapids include No 1 and No 2 wheat at 83c, oats and barley ranges, corn at 7c to 5c, soybeans 80c, hay baling at 7.50 and 6.00, butterfat 26c, cream 25c/23c, assorted poultry prices for hens and roosters, wholesale fruits and vegetables with numerous item prices, cabbage, onions, tomatoes, and potatoes, plus hides and animal materials including horse and calf prices and glue terms.

Wisconsin cheese prices and wool market notes

Wisconsin dairy market reports show a cheese exchange with prices for Tins Daisies and Cheddars across ranges. Boston wool market notes indicate little demand for 300 lots, with small mills covering needs and Texas wools trading 72 to 85 cents per pound on a scoured basis depending on lot hedging and timing.

Boston Dept. Agriculture Wool Tops Futures Exchange Texas

Stocks Endure Sharp Early Losses As War News Stirs Markets

In New York trading, stocks fell sharply at the open amid war headlines and Belgium’s capitulation to Germany but later recovered some losses. Trading was light and many issues slid to two year lows before halting declines. prominent names on the retreat included U S Steel Bethlehem Chrysler GM Douglas Aircraft Glenn Martin S Perry du Pont Eastman Kodak American Smelting Anaconda AT&T Sears Roebuck U S Rubber Great Northern.

NEW York Belgium Germany Churchill House of Commons U S, Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors Douglas ‘Aircraft Glenn Martin Sperry du Pont Eastman Kodak American Smelting Anacon

Wall St. Stocks Weep Published by J E Bennett Co

A crowded list of stock figures and company names shows United States equities trading activity. Notable names include Adams Express Intl Mining Alaska Juneatt American Can and Allied Stores among many others with varied price quotes. The compilation reflects a broad market snapshot from a single Tuesday with numerous corporate tickers and percentage markers.

Grains Recover After Early Decline In World Markets

Wheat futures steadied after initial sharp drops in Chicago and Winnipeg helped spur a late rally. July wheat 84 5 14 a bushel. corn around 63 to 64. oats up to 34. rye down to 3 cent. Cash markets showed limited activity and mixed quotes across No. 1 yellow corn and No. 3 oats.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Winnipeg U. S Belgium Germany Great Britain

Markets Brief Chicago and New York Produce Prices

Chicago market reports show live poultry prices with 68 trucks and varied hen and spring weights, butter and eggs receipts with steady prices, potatoes on track, and strong California long whites. New York notes mixed egg colors, steady butter receipts, and steady cheese prices amid low stock.

Chicago Plymouth Rock White Rock California Southern Bliss U_S Alabama Bliss Trumpus US U_ 5 U. S Louisiana Bliss Triumphs Idaho New York

Market Notation on Egg and Butter Storage Standards

Fragmentary report lists futures like eggs refriserator standards with values 18.25 and 13.00 and mentions November and October dates in a dated trade notation. Names Jameon Bres and Ce appear as suppliers or publishers in a cryptic line.

Jameon Bres

Bond Market Slumps as Belgian Debt Drops Amid War News

U S government bonds closed lower while European and Canadian issues tumbled after Belgium’s surrender news. Belgian bonds shed seven points on average, Canadian loans fell about four points, and Japanese issues also declined. Domestic corporates weakened with several named issues sliding. A separate item notes a Memorial Day program by the Twentieth Century club at the Methodist church with a cemetery service to follow.

New Canadian National Railway Canadian Pacific Twentieth Century Club Methodist Church Grove Will D. Grove Donald Garrett Beverly Walk Phyllis Grove Mane Ruth R. Vernon Pike Kilduff, In

Deaths Frank W Michalicek Cedar Rapids blacksmith

Frank W Michalicek age 72 died at home 622 Sixth St SE Cedar Rapids after a three week illness. Born in Bohemia October 25 1870 he lived in Cedar Rapids 19 years coming from Ely. Survived by wife Helen Elizabeth six children Julia Sladek Ely Irene Graham Nichols Walter F Cedar Rapids Arthur F Venice Maude Richard Cedar Rapids eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A son Robert preceded him in death in 1914. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Friends may call at Janeba funeral home.

Frank W. Michalicek Sixth Street Bohemia Cedar Rapids Ely Helen Elizabeth Julia Sladek Irene Graham Nichols Walter F Arthur F Venice Calif Maude Richard Robert Fred Estacado Ore Janeba Funeral Home

Mrs Sarah A Scott Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs. Sarah A Scott widow of Josiah Scott and mother of Bert Scott died in a Marshalltown hospital at 7 a.m Tuesday after a brief illness. Born Sept 10 1853 in Indiana she lived most of her life in Iowa. Surviving Elmer Scott of Shellsburg Bert Scott of Cedar Rapids. Funeral 230 p.m Thursday at Baptist church Shellsburg burial Shellsburg cemetery. Friends may call Turner chapel until 11 a.m. Thursday.

Sarah A Scott Josiah Scott Bert Scott B Avenue NW Marshalltown Indiana Iowa Scott Clarence Elmer Shellsburg Bert Cedar Rapids Baptist Church Turner Chapel

Funeral services for Thomas J. Miller held in Marion

Funeral services for Thomas J. Miller who died at his home 362 Eighth avenue Marion will be at Beatty chapel at 4 p.m. Wednesday conducted by Rev. Charles Lee of Chicago and Revs R N Coolidge and F H Ward. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Thomas J. Miller Eighth Avenue Marion Beatty Chapel Charles Lee Chicago R.N. Coolidge F. H Ward Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Memorial Day observances and civic events across Iowa

Mount Vernon plans a Memorial Day program after a parade with Legionaires, auxiliary members, students, and the Mount Vernon band. Grinnell hosts a Memorial Day address with a high school concert and decoration of Hazlewood cemetery graves. Dysart notes a Cincinnati trip for Irene Brandau’s graduation and future positions. Columbus Junction announces a biennial school census starting June 1 for ages five to 21.

Mount Vernon J. Harold Ennis Cornell Abbey Creek Craig Skillman Grange Hall Paralta Arlo Stinger Harry Siggins Columbus Junction Columbus Independent Martha Butler

Lost and Found listings and ads from The Gazette

A jumble of lost items and advertisements including rewards for a white tie clasp initial Y, a man’s billfold near a public library, a small gold baseball keepsake, and notices about automobile transportation references. Also includes ambulance service, carpet and watch cleaning services, jewelers, moving lines, bid notices, and various business ads across Hamilton and surrounding areas.

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SODDING BLACK DIRT AND DRIVEWAY MATERIALS OFFERED

Business services advertise SODDING BLACK DIRT cinders and walls built driveway material fill dirt seeding and rolling fertilizer by KUTCHERA 4 CO. contact 3-2043 for details.

Kutchera 4 CO Novak Heating CO Willman Drew's 3Rd Ave Farren Paul Reed L. Russell Ist Ave Sg Geetel Harry Larsent Mt. Vernon Ave Chas Lebeda 16Th Ave Powell Roofing Co Hawkeye Sodding Cin- Gers Fred Young H. R. Butlers McAllister Ehl Dara AR Ana SS

Classified Ad Rates and Policies in The Gazette

Out-of-town blind ads incur a 1 cent box charge via The Gazette. The paper is not liable for more than one incorrect insertion of multiple-day ads. Want Ads accepted by 12 o clock for same day, and 8 pm Saturday for Sunday editions. Ads can be telephoned, mailed, or delivered to The Gazette office. Cedar Rapids Gazette Eastes lavas Jendine Waei Dial 2. 1121 Ad-Taker

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Used Car Bargains Across Local Dealers

Multiple dealers advertise low prices on used cars from 1931 to 1938 models. Listings include 1937 Dodge Touring, 1936 Dodge Coupe, 1938 Chevrolet sedan, 1934 Oldsmobile six, 1934 Terraplane, 1938 International panel, and Diamond T trucks with emphasis on low mileage, good condition, and quick sale. Local contact details and addresses provided.

Speci Makibben Motor CO 4Th Ave 2Nd ST Chevrolet Hudson Sales” CO Ave. SE Plymouth Deluxe Ag Cedar Rapids Nash, Inc 2Nd Ave 8Th ST International Panel Graham Dodge Stone Padzenbky A_Ave 1St St. NE Sth Ave Kadjee Bros 18Th Ave GALE St. Ae Portiac Gazette

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