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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1944

Page

7

Livestock Markets Report Mixed Across Midwest Regions

Reports from Chicago Iowa Des Moines and Omaha note Hogs Cattle and Sheep largely steady with light receipts. Prices show top cattle about 1835 dollars with steady to higher weights, hogs around 14 to 15 dollars, and sheep near 14 to 15 dollars while numerous markets cite near record low supplies affecting activity.

Chicago Aps

Wisconsin cheese market reports and river stage notes

A fragmented passage notes Wisconsin cheese exchange sales and cheddar price movements with no bids. mentions Mississippi River stages and fluctuations. The report lists price changes including rises and falls and references specific numbers like 23 percent, 244.5, and 0.6.

Wisconsin Plymouth Wisconsin Cheese Exchange United

Chicago Produce Market Report From Raw OCR

Arrivals of Chicago produce show fluctuating demand for U S potatoes and russets. Prices listed include Colorado red and Nebraska Bliss, with varying U S No 1 commercial quality grades and multiple commodity figures, reflecting a slow market and shifts in shipments.

Chicago Burbance S Colorado Nebrisea Biss U. S Sir Moaneesta North Dakota Colobes Chippewas Commpere Als

War Chest gratitude for volunteers aid in Linn County

The Linn county War Chest office thanks volunteers for aiding staff by counting cards stuffing envelopes and indexing pledge cards since the drive began. More than 40 YWCA business girls, Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls and YMCA men have provided ongoing help with supplies and clerical tasks. For details call Miss Lucile Wursisy.

Linn County War Chest Office Plunteer Ywca Business Girls Boy Scouts Camp Fire YMCA

Specialists Lead Quiet Far From Busy Stock Session in New York

Buyers focused on specialties with moderate profit taking as Merchandising shares led the opening. Rail and copper issues rose slightly with limited activity, while highs for the year appeared near the close. Turnover was around 400000 shares in two hours. bonds mixed with rails up and foreign issues steady.

New York

Wheat Futures Steady After Early Losses in Chicago

Wheat futures finished near unchanged to slightly lower as commission houses supported rye while corn barley oats showed mixed to weak tones. December wheat at 1.65 and rye around 1.07, with oats near 0.63 and barley around 1.03. Cash grain quotes list No. 2 red wheat 1.71 and oats at 0.67, barley around 1.15 to 1.37 per bushel.

Chicago

Cedar Rapids Market Summary for Grain and Produce

Grain prices list Old No 2 Jelow at 1.0414, Soybeans 1.84, Wheat 1.40, Rye 1.50, May straw and hay prices shown. Fruits and vegetables include celery 1.40 per crate, lemons 7.84, oranges 0.36, lettuce 5.53, onions 0.185, sweet potatoes 28, apples McIntosh 3.50, Idaho russet 0.37, California grapefruit 0.37, hides priced by grade, various calf and horse hides noted. Includes livestock weights and toy term notes.

Colorado California Jersey U S Jonathans McIntosh Idaho

Cedar Rapids Hog and Cattle Market At Ceiling Levels

The Cedar Rapids hog market remains at ceiling levels with top prices for prime butchers $14.45 and packers $13.70. Hog weights from 160 to 170 pounds fetch around $13.25 to $14.45, while larger hogs cite prices up to $14.45. Cattle values range from steers $11.00 to $15.50, heifers $7.50 to $10.00, and cows $5.00 to $12.00, with bulls $11.00 to $12.00 and specialty calls for varies. Sheep and lamb markets show light pricing with lambs around $12.50 to $13.50 and yearlings near $10.00 to $11.00, subject to weight and grade.

Siolex City Saab Inc Ford Choice Chicago Livestock Chicago General Killer Colorado Montana Movseers Omaha Livestock Omaha Ace Cattle Cedar Rapids Cocenaees Steed

Marion News Highlights Engagements and Local Events

Miss Betty Lou Scott to wed Staff Sgt. Harold E Wagner in Midland Texas. Weddings include Henry B Everett and Lucy Burkart in Marion. Local sh as, showers, and visits mark a busy week with guests from Cedar Rapids Marion and Springville.

Miss Scott Betty Lou Scott Harold E. Wagner Midland Texas Irvin Scott LeRoy Scott Myrna Bailey Warren Towne Mt. Vernon Burkart-Everett Henry B. Everett Lucy Burkart C. E. Drummond Paul Bartlett Marion Harry Emerson Cedar Rapids Ruth Engstrom W. C. Sheets Kenneth Domer Oscar French

Local church services listed for Marion area

The schedule includes Marion Churches Baptist with Rev. Benjamin H Shaw Bible school at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 45 a m Torch bearers 6 30 p m evening service 7 30 p m St Joseph s Catholic with Rev T J McEliott mass at 8 and 10 a m Christian with Rev Vernon H Carter Bible school 9 45 a m morning worship 10 45 a m sermon Christ Is Preached Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m Congregational with Rev James M Lower church school 9 45 a m morning worship 11 Bible study Wednesdays 7 30 p m Free Methodist Rev C B Patrick Bible school 9 45 a m preaching 11 a m and more listed

Benjamin H Shaw St. Joseph's T. J. McEliott Vernon H. Carter Christ Christian James M Lower Free Methodist C B Patrick

Reds 90 Miles From Budapest

Soviet forces push through Romania toward Hungary with a 75 mile front and threaten Budapest within days as Kuban Cossacks operate behind enemy lines. The frontline dispatch notes retreating units, pursuit by mobile fronts, and a possible breakthrough near the capital.

Moscow Red Army Hungary Tisza Korés Budapest Izvestia

Midweek and Weekend Services Across Local Churches

Schedule of church events includes Methodist with Rev James P Gable. Presbyterian with Rev C V R De Jong. St Pauls Lutheran with Rev Carl T Wuerffel. Prairie Chanel with Rev A B Curran. Activities listed cover Sunday school times morning worship sermons special music junior and Westminster fellowships and voter assembly.

James P Gable Young People's Meeting Loyce Schenken Elaine Petrusch C.V.R. de Jong L. R. McMullen Westminster Fellowship Don Hastings St. Paul's Lutheran Carl T. Wuerffel Voters Assembly Prairie Chanel A. B. Curran Epworth League

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