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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1944

Page

7

Mixed livestock receipts and steady prices across markets

Monday estimates show cattle 20,000 hogs 16,000 sheep 10,000 in Chicago area with salable hogs 300 and cattle and sheep largely steady. In Sioux City, calves and sheep saw little change with fed steers and yearlings steady to 50 cents lower. hogs steady. Omaha receipts 1,900 hogs and 2,400 cattle with steady to slightly lower cattle, sheep mixed, and top fed steers near 18.35, yearlings near 18.25, and hogs around 14.45 to 14.70. Claims of steady prices prevail across regions, with volume varying and regional price movements differing by class.

Chicago INS Oman Omaha WFA

Grain Range Small In Light Dealings

Grain futures opened weak but moved to a narrow steady to firm range in light trading. Oats and barley eased slightly at close while wheat rose modestly, corn and rye mixed, and cash prices posted small gains for wheat and various feed grains amid a thin market.

Chicago

Chicago Market Receipts and Prices Report

Chicago receipts and prices data show butter eggs and cheese figures with steady extras and various grade levels. Potatoes arrivals and track sales per 100 pounds are listed, alongside values for Teton and Minnesota North Dakota River region products, including washed and commercial grades.

Chicago Prodice Toah Burbanks US Minnesota North Dakota Rothere Mercia

Anamosa Soldier Killed in Germany

Anamosa man Pfe William A Rands son of Mr and Mrs L J Rands of Anamosa died Sept 17 in Germany from infection, per a War Department telegram. No further details available.

Anamosa Germany Anamosa Pfe Wiham A Rands Vrs L. J Rands Anam Sorel Hie Dorothy War Department

Utility Stocks Are Favorites in Saturday Trading

New York headline notes utility stocks as the session’s favorites with heavy trading in utilities and lighter activity in heavy industry. The report cites quotes across multiple firms and sectors, including Amn Loco, Lockheed, Anaconda Copper, and midstream utilities, reflecting strong demand in the public utility group.

New York INS

Cedar Rapids Hog and Cattle Market Prices Report

The Cedar Rapids hog market remains at ceiling levels with prime butchers at 14.45 and packers at 13.70, with various weight classes listed. Cattle prices show ranges from good to prime steers 14.00 to 15.00, mixed yearlings and heifers around 11.50 to 14.75, cows from 6.50 to 10.80, calves valued up to 13.50, and sheep and lamb prices spanning 10.00 to 13.50 for choice lambs and 6.00 to 10.00 for ewes and culls. Lambs and sheep are also noted with weight or quality adjustments.

Cedar Rapids Carling Wethers

Wisconsin cheese exchange sales and river stage updates

MIS... Wisconsin cheese exchange reports sales of three cars US No 1 twins or cheddars at 23 cents with two bids. Mississippi River stages show La Crosse at 4.6, Prairie du Chien 6.6 fall 0.1, Dubuque 7.2 fall 0.1, Davenport 4.0 fall 0.1, Keokuk 1.9 fall 0.1 with several portage readings.

Wisconsin Cnlese Plymouth Wis Wisconsin Cheese Exchange Mississipft Davenport (Ap la Crosse Nachange Portace Rise Prairie du Chiena McGregor Ene Dubuque Davenports Keokuk

Crosby Says Hollywood for Dewey Link Unauthorized

Bing Crosby arrived from France to New York and told friends that his name was used without his consent as a member of the Hollywood for Dewey committee. He stated the usage was unauthorized.

Hollywood Bing Crosby New York France

OPA Fines Average Negative Thirteen Thousand Monthly

Des Moines district OPA reports collections in over-the-ceiling cases since January totaled 136110 dollars, averaging over thirteen thousand per month. Officials expect final yearly total to exceed two hundred thousand. The 1943 aggregate was 150061 dollars, about twelve thousand four hundred sixteen monthly.

Des Moines OPA

Chicago Woman to Talk At Rally in Coliseum

Miss Frances L. Bennett of Chicago, an instructor in The Chicago Child Evangelism Fellowship, will speak at a rally of The Children's Home Bible classes in the Coliseum Saturday Oct 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. A demonstration of the work done in the classes will be presented by the children. All parents and friends of the children are invited to attend.

Frances L. Bennett Chicago Chicago Child Evangelism Fellowship

Pineapples Weigh 20 Pounds Common in New Hebrides

Pineapples weighing about 20 pounds are reported as a common fruit in the New Hebrides islands, suggesting a notable size for local harvests and market offerings.

New Hebrides Islands

Grain and produce prices from Cedar Rapids trade listing

The Cedar Rapids market lists corn Old No 2 yellow at 1.0412, soybeans new 2.04, oats No 2 65c, wheat No 2 1.40, rye No 2 1.00, plus straw hay bale prices 10 to 16 dollars. Poultry prices cover heavy springs over 3 lbs 21c, light springs 20c, hens around 20c, pullets 23c. fruits and vegetables include celery 1.40 a dozen, lemons 87 cents, oranges 36 to 41 cents, lettuce 5.53, onions 1.85, potatoes 38 dollars per 100 pounds, and other farm goods with varied valuations.

Michigan Bunches Colorado California Valencia Jersey U S Idaho U. S

Evangelist Harold Chas to Speak at KSO Sunday Service

City briefs note Evangelist Harold Chas teen of Dean Avenue Church of Christ of Des Moines Ind will address the KSO program Sunday from 9 30 am to 9 45 am. The Rev Cline Halsey of the Foursquare Tabernacle attends a Great Lakes conference in Kenosha Wis. through Friday. The Rev Lyle K Anderson speaks on Steps to Success at Shueyville United Brethren Sunday service.

Harold Chasteen Dean Avenue Church of Christ of Cline Halsey Foursquare Gospel Tabernacle Great Lakes Lyle K. Anderson Shueyville United Brethren Church Church School Christian Endeavor

Farmer Runs Down Wolf on Highway Near Corning

Lowell H. Briggs a farmer east of Corning killed a 30 pound wolf on the highway near his home while returning from town. He chased the animal after two wolves fled from weeds and the pursued wolf was struck and driven to a ditch. Briggs claimed a $5 bounty at the courthouse. Cardinal Dougherty Visits White House for a private conference with President Roosevelt. no public purpose announced.

Lenox Lowell H. Briggs Corning Briggs Cardinal Dougherty White House Washington INS Dennis Cardinal Dougherty Philadelphia Roosevelt

Chicago woman reports lost purse in Des Moines hotel

Mrs. H. R. Eickler of Chicago told police she lost her purse Friday in or near a Des Moines hotel. It contained $15 in cash, a $100 postal money order, ration coupons for 95 gallons of gasoline, and her gasoline ration book.

Des Moines H. R. Eickler Chicago

Marion News Republican Dinner at Marion Golf Club

The Linn County Republican central committee held a Friday dinner at the Marion Golf Club for township and precinct committeemen. Sheriff James Smith introduced members. Judge G K Thompson urged vigilance. Carl Hendrickson spoke with others from Marion Lisbon Springville and Cedar Rapids.

Linn County Republican Central Committee Marion Golf Club Cedar Rapids James Smith G. K. Thompson Iowa Carl Hendrickson J. L. Papes Marion Harry Newlin Viola Arthur Axmear J. R. Gardner Lisbon Andrew Johnson Springville John C. Mullin

Local church listings and service times across Marion area

A consolidated parish notice lists service times and leaders for Marion churches including Baptist The Rev Benjamin H Shaw Pastor Bible school 945 Morning worship 1045 Torch Bearers 630 Evening worship 730 Midweek prayer and Bible study Wednesday 730. St Joseph Catholic Rev T J McElliott Masses 8 and 10 a m. Christian Rev Vernon H Carter Bible school 945 Morning worship 1045 Sermon The Dignity of Life. Christian Endeavor 630. Congregational Rev James M Lower Church school 945 Morning worship 1100 Annual meeting Wednesday basket supper 630. Free Methodist Rev C B Patrick Sunday school 945 Preaching 11 and 745 P M S 715 Mid week prayer service. Methodist Rev James P Gable Church school 945 Morning worship 11 Sermon A Strange Story Young people 630 Leaders Anna Mae Gaare Roy Williams. Presbyterian Rev C V R De Jong Sunday school 945 Morning worship 1055 Sermon We Need Each Other. Junior Westminster Fellowship 430 Westminister Fellowship 7 in church parlors. St Pauls Lutheran Rev Carl T Wuerffel Sunday school 930 Morning worship 1045 Voters Assembly Tuesday 8. Seventh Day Church of God Sixth Street Ninth Avenue Sabbath school Saturday 1030 Preaching 1130 Rev Frank Ward Cedar Rapids temporary minister. Prairie Chapel Rev A Bl Curran Sunday school 10 Morning worship 11 Epworth League 730.

Benjamin H Shaw St. Joseph’s T. J. McElliott Vernon H Carter Christian Endeavor James M. Lower C B Patrick James P. Gable Young People's Meeting Anna Mae Gaare Roy Williams C. V. R de Jong Westminster Fellowship Spiritual Life Group Alta Rollins St. Paul's Lutheran Carl T. Wuerffel Seventh Day Church of God Sixth Street Ninth Avenue Frank Ward Cedar Rapids Prairie Chapel A. Bl. Curran Epworth League

Big Selections and Services in Town Advertisements

A dense collage of local shop ads features Katz Jewelry and Loan across from the Post Office, Pat time dry cleaning, self lash Naphtha from Claxton College Pharmacy, Probasco Jewelry, and multiple jewelry stores with watches, rings, and pawn notes. Also includes beauty salons, a sewing machine rental, printing, bed bug treatment, and a job ad for a part-time store clerk.

Claxton College Pharmacy Probasco Jewelry 2Nd Ave Palace Theater Jack’s Acme Watch Richards Laboratories Singer Sewing Machines Singer Sewing Machine Co 1St Avenue SE A. B. Steele Ard Ave Ulands 2Nd St. NE Cc. G. Hover 3Rd Ave

Seventeen Killed On Farms in Month

Iowa reported 17 fatal farm accidents in September, 79 total farm accidents for the month. Seven were machinery related, 27 falls, and 17 machinery incidents, per Kirk Fox of the Iowa Safety council.

Des Moines Iowa Kirk Fox Iowa Safety Council Fox WMT Miss Strone

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Sioux City WFAI Arassy Montana Montana Lambs Lord Good Towa the Associated Press Good _butchers Mason & Waterloo Ottumyna Austin Nara Ford Lamson Brothers H. R. Mowrey Merchants National Bank J. E. Bennett & Co W. A. Jump Dams Express Krogser G & B Adan Chem Libby McNeil Ty Allis Chalmers Libby McKesson Marshall Martin G Martin Parry Amin T & T Mont Ward Armour & Co Nash-Kelv Penick Penna RR Elec Penney JC Canada Phillips Pittslegh Screw Chess& Ohio Critis Colum Gas Radio Corp Kelth Cosn Edison Fructaut Studebaker Gen Baking Ex Corp Gen Electric Tex Guill Gen ‘Foods Goodrich Union Pac Goodyear Tire Uni Aircraft Graham Paige Uni Air Lines Gt. Nor Rypr Uni Flute Greyhound Uni_ Gas Imp Houston Gypsim Homestoke Warner Bros Marv Union +t Mining G” Westahouse el Intl Nickelson Wicon & CO Int T&t Johns Maville Woolworth Kennecott Zenith Radio Butler Bros Qker O Quaker O Swift & Co Ao Carp Swift Edison Walureen International Hydro Electric Santa Fe Adjustment Baltimore and Ohio North Western Cleveland Union Terminal Alton C. R. Hog Market Crosby Dewey Rhikkk Bony Clue Orlee City Briefs Fred Hosier Ely Avenue Hosier Harlan Snyder Farmer Wolf Marion News Starbuck Services C. C. Starbuck Los Angeles St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Mt. Calvary Cemetery Ed and Harold Mullaley Louis E. Peckosh Ed Forbes L. C. Wieneke Garry Gohmann E R. McConaughy John G Larkin John Larkin Italy Owen Harley Ives Elmer Barnhart Ethel Hart A. E. Granger H. O Young Joe Bulman the Palisades H. Baker Pfe Gerald F. Thorington Pacific Bessie G. Engle District Court Margaret L. Rattora Marion Churches Katz Jewelry and Loan Post Office Uelene Curtis First Avenue SE Eeason Artiste 3Rd St Madeline Beauty Shop Virginia Reding Willow Nash Madeline Perms Violet Sojika Mariha Dvorak Me Too Thompson Beauty Hazel Myers Iowa Theater Matie Stewart Paris Academy la Sen Ann Tyler Swisher Pavilion Moeller Iowa Corn Huskers Ce-Mar Tom Owen HIS Cowboys Ptine LINK Best Speeder Corp LaPlant-Choate Mfg. Co., Inc Gazette Markham Gazette Mailing Room WMC MEN Century Engineering Corporation Third St THE Quaker Oats Company DIAL Priebe & Sons, Inc Cedar Rapids Soel Co TNE 10Th ST Allen Motor CO Cherry-Burrell Corp Tenth Ave SE Danceland Ballroom Kingston Ballroom Larry Hunter Joe Ever Lee's Bar-B-Q Tony and Gladys Michaleic R. F. Hasinbiller Center Point Road Sovern Ereied Morris Fur Shop Granby O. E. Thomas Ely St. Dr SE Fred Young Mack Augustine General Stauling Leo J. Smith Spartan J.T. Thomas Ray Leeper Kirkpatrick Nash Finch CO Rapids Chevrolet 1St Ave. E Tenth Ave May's Carpenters Abell Howe Co 6Th St Paulsen Construction CO Vraney Montrose Hotel Davis Cleaners Kadena CO Limback Lumber CO 3Rd Street Red_Crown Bowling Alley Ard St Jack's Ceidar Rapids Acme Super Service IBOY Don Shrig Dental Laboratory Mullin Kaloupek Elberon Iowa City Cafe Iowa City Marengo Gowa Enet Loftus I Co Kardex I.B.M. Key Punch Collins Radio 35Th St. NE Bell Boys Elevator Operators Bell Captain Hotel Peter Pan Bakery 6Th Ave Troy Laundry CO Apply Manager's Office HOTEL Montrose R. L. Holliday Shellsburg Etre Stolba Mt. Vernoe Beste May Butterfly Cafe Hotel Roosevelt Chep Hotel Montrose Davis Dent R. Noor Vear Third St. SE LaPlant - Cheate Mig. Co., Inc A. J. Masek Sixth Street NW Jewel iTea Co Waterloo New Process Laundry Co Colomal Baking Co 5Th Ave Higley Bath Ene Ag Twin Towers Avon Products, Inc Stolba's Bakery Mt,Vernon Ave Ideal Lunch 2Nd Street Mandarin Inn agcHavicas Cove NEA Service, Inc Regu Pat H. J Clark Floyd Bul Park Earl Miller J. Marion Ave
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