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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1941
Page
7
The market opened lower with hogs off in early rounds but closed little changed from Wednesday estimates. Salable receipts reached 16 000 head, 2 000 above Monday. Light pork loins fell another half cent, selling at 21 1/2 to 22 1/2 cents per pound. Cattle remained barely steady amid slow dealings as fat native lambs stayed under pressure.
Grain quotations furnished by Lamson Brothers and Company show prices for pulls and stock steer calves. H R Mowrey manages the Cedar Rapids office at 503 Merchants National, with figures described as medium to good. Sheep and lambs are steady to 10 cents, with about 700 head noted. other classes are reported steady.
Trading on Tuesday saw light volume around 1.13 million dollars as price limits hinder moves. Corn fell about percent, December at 77 cents, oats slipped fraction, rye edged up, soybeans down about 1 percent to 15 cents, December near 1.59 dollars.
Hog prices slipped 1 to 6 cents, around 10.38 tops for select lots, while lambs fell up to 25 cents with a few offerings down to about 9.35 to 13.06 for dealers. Native fat lambs and westerns showed limited activity as buyers remained cautious.
Hog price listings from Associated Press show mixed figures across weight ranges, with prices from 8.55 to over 10.30 per hundredweight. Waterloo area quotations and packing status noted, cattle prices also listed for 400-500 pounds.
AP report shows receipts of about 2 3 4 thousand with steers and heifers trading near steady. Prices range from 5 to 12 dollars for various cattle types with good to choice native lambs above 11 dollars and feeding lambs around 10 25. Slaughter cattle hold at roughly 83 25.
U S Department of Agriculture reports combined hog receipts at 19 concentration yards. Prices shown for barrows, gilts, and sows across weight ranges from 180 to 500 pounds, with typical figures around 9 dollars per hundredweight and notable variation by weight category.
Hogs show steady to stronger tone with IOWs led by top bids near 10 to 12 dollars. Receipts around 14 500, total 16 500, weights 146 to 180 pounds, sows and feeder pigs traded firm to higher. Sheep receipts about 300 with fat lambs and natives carrying light to moderate demand, double deck and Washington lots noted, prices near 10.75 to 11.00 for top fat lambs.
Hog prices in the local market ease on Tuesday with demand steady for packing grades. The long-haul no-fill top falls to 10.15 dollars as beef markets show little change and buyers wait for signals.
Des Moines dispatch notes a pension paper and political chatter in state house circles on Tuesday as September and October activities surface regarding governor candidate Miller. The report hints at campaign finance and pension concerns shaping early public debate.
New York financial and commodity markets closed Tuesday due to the mayoral election.
Miscellaneous Cedar Rapids items list poultry by weight and grade with prices for cocks leghorns pullets and hens. It also lists wholesale fruits and vegetables including oranges cabbage cauliflower sweet potatoes and crates with per crate or per unit pricing.
OATH WisAPI Cheese quote lists weekly cheese quotes from the Wisconsin cheese exchange. Twins 23 cents, daisies 23 cents, eheddars 23 cents.
A brief survey from Boston shows wool quantities and grading details. prices range around seven to nine cents per scoured pound with varying quality. The report highlights combing and scouring practices as sellers reflect on output and market conditions.
The Chicago markets show mixed fruit and vegetable receipts with egg and potato quotes. Prices listed include washed and unwashed varieties with multiple regional notes from Idaho Minnesota North Dakota and the Plains.
The American demand that Finland negotiate on a Russian peace offer or risk losing Washington's friendship met silence in Helsinki on Tuesday. A Nazi spokesman, as reported by United Press, provided a harsh characterization of the move.
Chicago wheat and corn prices listed with multiple grades and percentages. Oats and barley rates shown for No. 1 mixed, No. 1 white, No. 3 oats, and barley categories with nominal values and a few commodity notes.
Berlin says submarines and planes hit a single Atlantic convoy, sinking about 75,000 tons of shipping including a destroyer and 11 merchant ships. The high command adds 53,000 tons were sunk in one major attack, with a second destroyer and three merchant ships damaged by torpedoes.
The Pythian Sisters plan a fruit shower for the Pythian Home at their meeting Thursday at 7 39 p.m. in the K P hall. Ladies Aid of Bethany Congregational church meets Thursday at 2 p.m. with a note about a change in meeting place.
Mrs J W Kaufman chairing the relief effort will lead a meeting of the Women of the Moose at the Red Cross sewing room on Wednesday at 9 a m. The session involves planning and coordination for aid activities.
A Camp Claiborne La Gazette item lists Sergt John Dublin among Cedar soldiers noted in a roundup. The brief entry names multiple Cedar personnel connected to wartime duty.
Local officers note that city workers and volunteers have begun duties on the Second Lane project as department teams report for duty. The briefing stresses coordination with neighboring agencies and adherence to safety protocols.
First Lieut Edwin Novak, son of Mrs. Mary Novak of 1035 Second Street, is highlighted in a military notice. The clipping notes his rank and family ties within a local community update.
Local ads announce watch cleaning services for $1 and jewelry repair at H. K. Schaefer in Kresge Building. Also items include vitamin remedies, feathers and mattresses promotions, a rummage sale on SE 3 Ave NE, and a housing ad inviting readers to consider buying a home.
L. M. Bright, 46, an employee of P. M. Weinstein Construction, was injured about 10 a.m. Tuesday while repairing a belt on a cutting machine and was transported to St. Luke's Hospital by the Ambulance Service.
The Rev H E Trimble guest preacher at the Tian church located on Third avenue and Sixth street SW has selected Be not I Stand at the Door as his Friday sermon subject L J from Center Point will conduct the song services.
Four new recruits were sent to the air corps and field units. Lee Sterner of West Liberty and Robert O. Bochek of 6066 Avenue NW joined the air corps at Jefferson Barracks Missouri. George W. Morgan of Waterloo went to Fort Bragg North Carolina for service with the field artillery.
Courthouse assigns equity cases for the November term. On Thursday the calendar includes Lillie Mollenhaver versus Mr and Mrs Johnson and others with four cases listed. Nov 13 schedules Zobac versus Anthony and Hathaway versus Spohn, plus probate of Anna M Hodgin estate and Delaney versus Delaney corners.
The piece mixes ad snippets for equipment, beauty services, dial numbers, and loan notices. It mentions Geraldine Armstrong and Be Littan Luchyty Shop with contact numbers and references a Coal Buyers Guide and Want Ads.
An ad describes an Office Girl familiar with station operation and cleaning duties. It mentions limited Friday shifts and requests contact after a specified time. The scrambled text implies job intent without clear names or locations.
Classified listings show a mix of services including upholstery, painting, wallpapering, cement work, masonry, carpet cleaning, and hauling. Local businesses such as Saathess Upholstering Co and Ash a Gane advertise contact numbers and addresses, alongside printing, advertising, and safety week notices.
Thief(s) removed classroom materials from the school and scattered items around the premises. Investigation ongoing as authorities review surveillance and interview staff and students.
Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon reports two youths confessed to burning corn in the shock near Gatchelon west of Whittier. They have been ordered to report to Sheriff Jim Smith on Saturday.
A puppet presentation by Beth Johnson school will be held Wednesday at 4 30 p m in the public library room replacing the earlier report that it would occur today in the Gazette.
Henry trick Tuesday posted a $1000 bond in the estate of Margaret Winifred Ma honey who died intestate on October 28.
Miss Julia Crew art teacher at McKinley school received an indefinite leave of absence from the board of education on Monday night due to a prolonged illness. She has not been able to teach this semester.
The author recently published a widely cited treatise on the subject, drawing notable attention from scholars and policymakers. It outlines key arguments, highlights its impact on ongoing discussions, and signals potential shifts in the field.
Classified notice lists work wanted rates and information for help ads. It provides word limits from twelve to forty-one words and extra charges, with a contact dial number 2-1121 for ad-taker assistance.
Three reserve officers from the Cedar Rapids military area have been activated. The group includes Sigourney native Moggie James E. Nelson, among the o iling personnel. Additional names and units are listed in the regional mobilization notice.
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