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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1940

Page

15

Hogs Turn Steady to Strong on Light Run and Mixed Prices

Chicago livestock market shows hogs steady to five to ten cents higher on light demand with top at 6.65 per cwt for 200-700 lb varieties. Cattle and sheep receipts mix. heifers and fed cattle generally steady while packing hogs and lighter weights show firm gains across regions including Omaha Sioux City and Des Moines notes of top hogs and steady beef prices.

Chicago Run Calle James Howe OMANA Omaha UC S Dept Sioux City ST. Paul ST Paul Sterdy Ploren Livestock Plor ATI S Dept Aaricaltures

Local Hog Market Shows Small Gains on Friday

The local hog market edged higher with a 5 cent advance in grades. Prices vary by weight, including good hogs at 140-150 lbs around 41 to 45 dollars and packers in the 55 to 65 dollar range for larger cuts, while cattle and calf markets show steady to mixed values and lambs firm at about 82.50.

Associated Press Waterloo Mason City US Dept Agricultures Irty Seavons

Cedar Rapids Miscellanieous Grains Fruits and Hides Sale

Market list from Cedar Rapids items includes grains such as Wheat No 1 at 78c and Oats White No 2 at 31c with various No 3 and Rye prices, plus soybeans and straw values. Poultry prices cover Springs over 5 Ibs to Leghorns and Hens, with fowl and hides listed. wholesale fruits and vegetables feature lemons oranges grapefruits celery lettuce onions and other staples with specific per unit prices. Also listed are cured hides calf hides kip and horse prices, with glue and tail details.

Cedar Rapids Alde Market

Chicago Produce Markets Report Mixed but Steady Prices

Chicago market arrivals steady for poultry butter eggs and carrots with price shifts muted. Butter creamery receipts high with a wide range across grades. eggs firm with mixed colors and several grade levels. potatoes show light demand and northern varieties weaker while overall market steady. New York market reports follow similar patterns with steady to firm butter eggs and cheese prices.

Chicago U S Idaho Minnesota North Dakota U_S New York

Stock Market Ends Mixed Amid Profit Taking

New York stocks fluctuated with notable profit taking on Friday. Early losses in steels and other favorites gave way to small gains at the close as the market regained some balance. Volume broadened then slowed, with transfers near 600000 shares and support from American Telephone Sears Roebuck Paramount International Harvester Douglas aircraft and Pennsylvania.

New York American Telephone Douglas Aircraft Sears Roebuck Paramount Pennsylvania International Harvester

Wall Street Quotations From Major Firms and Stocks

A dense list of stock prices and quotations from Wall Street firms including Allied Chemical, Amana Companies, Bethlehem Steel, General Motors, Radio Corporation, Pan American, and others. The page shows bid and ask style figures, market leaders, and percentage changes across sectors, with many entries and uneven formatting.

Bond Market Treads Water Amid Small Gains In New York

New York bond traders saw fractional gains near noon with volume limited. Utilities attracted solid interest while lower priced carriers advanced on brisk demand. Corporate issues such as City of New York 3s Alleghany 5s 1949 Commonwealth Edison 3s8 1958 and Northern Pacific 4% rose alongside international loans in a mixed overall list.

New York Tap Alleghany Commonwealth Edison Erie International Hydro Electric International Telephone General Steel Casting Star Western Union Studebaker Northern Pacific

Pressure Forces Wheat to Yield and Corn Rides Easier

Wheat futures fell on the Chicago board as demand pressure grew with Kansas City showing uptick in purchases. December wheat slipped to around 85 1/2 cents, while corn eased to about 60 1/2 cents. soybeans declined roughly 80 cents with Winnipeg and Minneapolis markets mixed. Cash prices showed No. 2 red wheat near 92 1/2 cents and No. 2 yellow corn in the 67–68 cent range amid light early trading and fair shipping.

Chicago Board of Trade Kansas City Minneapolis Winnipeg

Wool Market and Cheese Prices Reported for Oct Week

The report notes strong demand and mixed prices in wool from French and American origins with delivered east sales in the 0.95 to 1.08 dollar range and two to three tenth blood blends around 84 to 88 cents. Wisconsin cheese quotations for Oct 14 19 list Twins 15c daisies 18 12c brick 14 9c and cheddars 15c.

Boston Dept Agriculture Plymouth Wis Wisconsin Cheese Exchange Twins Farmer's Call Board Daigies

Court approves receivership reports for Cedar Rapids banks

Judge Haas approved the twenty-fifth quarterly reports in the Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and Trust Co. and the American Trust and Savings Bank receiverships. Summary figures include Cedar Rapids receipts 8723.76 disbursements 11689.80 cash on hand 5279.40 and building rental balance 4218.64. American Trust receipts 6915.92 disbursements 5575.84 cash on hand 6017.30 and building rental balance 8060.84. Dr Bates is receiver and J R Drake is examiner in charge.

C. J. Haas Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and Trust Company American Trust and Savings Bank Cedar Rapids Savings Cedar Rapids Savings Bank American Trust Dr. Bates J. R. Drake

Pensioners in Linn County Receive Septembers Payouts

Linn County reported 1 749 old age pensioners were paid 35 903 50 in September averaging 20 53 per recipient. Fifty three blind pensioners were granted 1 291 53 for September averaging 24 37. The state average for old age was 20 64 and for blind 23 75.

Linn County Elmer M. Seevell

Hamor Pleads Innocent On Drunk Driving Count

Henry Hamor, 45, of 129 Third Street SW, pled not guilty before Judge H C Ring on a charge of driving while intoxicated. He entered the plea Friday, setting the case for trial.

Hamor Henry Hamor Third Street H C. Ring Friday

Cedar Rapids Defendants Face Court Actions and Fines

Hamor arrested by police Monday evening was given time to plead Tuesday. Bond set at 500 dollars. Brebner, 36, of Cedar Rapids, cited for operating while intoxicated, fined 300 dollars and costs by Judge Moffit. plea changed from not guilty on Aug 26. Suit filed by Welch-Cook-Beals Co. in Cedar Rapids for 291.59 dollars with interest. defendants C F Emal and C G Emal named endorsers.

Hamor Marshall Brebner Cedar Rapids John VT Moffit Brebner Welch-Cook-Beals Company of C. F. Emal C. G. Emall

Plaintiff seeks specific performance to complete Linn County land sale

Frank J. Wolrab files in district court asking to enforce a sale of 199.7 acres in Linn County after bidding $104 per acre at a Sept. 26 public sale and paying $5,200. owners Hazel M. Johnston Grace Graver and Delbert H Johnston seek to return the deposit and void the transaction.

Frank J. Wolrab District Court Linn County Wolrab Hazel M. Johnston Grace Graver Delbert H. Johnston

Wickey Divorce Claim Over Cruel Treatment

Martin W. Wickey sues for divorce from Bessie M. Wickey on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. The couple wed in Cedar Rapids on March 22, 1935.

Martin W. Wickey Bessie M. Wickey Cedar Rapids

Wartburg Named Midwest Lutheran College in Convention

Wartburg college of Waverly Iowa was approved as the midwestern senior college of the American Lutheran church at a Detroit convention. Delegates resolved to develop the school to the best of our ability and maintain it at Waverly as long as possible. Seven regents were elected for Capital University at Columbus including Dr. G Kuhlman of Sumner Iowa.

Detroit Wartburg College of Waverly American Lutheran Church Wartburg College Capital University Columbus G Kuhlman Sumner

Detained Polish Official Report by Refugees in Istanbul

British refugees arriving from Romania said former Polish Foreign Minister Josef Beck had been detained by the Germans after their invasion of Poland. They also reported other Polish officials who fled into Romania have been taken into German custody.

Istanbul Rumania Josef Beck Poland

Cedar Rapids Bids For Real Estate Convention

Cedar Rapids and Fort Dodge Friday bid for the 1941 convention of the Iowa Association of Real Estate boards in session at Sioux City.

Cedar Rapids Fort Dodge Iowa Association of Real Estate Boards Sioux City

Photographing Rock Island arsenal workers begins at main office

At Rock Island arsenal the photo session for all employees is underway in the headquarters set up at the main office building. Col. Norman F Ramsey, the commanding officer, announced on Friday.

Rock Island, Ul Rock Island Arsenal Norman F Ramsey

Gazette Want Ad Rates and Lost and Found Notices

Rates for consecutive days list prices per size with two line minimum and additional lines. Lost items include a tan alligator purse, a black and white springer spaniel, and a white terrier named Oscar with a reward offered. Contact numbers provided for each item.

Gazette

Ostrex Tablets Sold At Cut Rate Drug Store

Stimulant tablets advertised to boost vim claim to cure tiredness. Ostrex tablets promise vitamin B1 iron calcium and phosphorus with a 35c size today at 29c. Package satisfaction or maker refunds offered with store contact in Bol.

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Kalamazoo trades advertise home services and trucks

Classified notes offer furnace repair and cleaning, carpeting, hauling, papering painting and washing, chimneys, sodding and tree work, junk buying, carpeting lists, concrete and mason work, truck sales and used cars with multiple contact numbers. Includes vehicle ads for 1937–1941 models and dealer listings.

Kalamazoo Stove & Furnace CO Dial Filter Supply Co 1St Ave Tere Willman Fred Young Call Kasner H. R. Butters

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