Chicago and Midwest Livestock Market Mixed as Steers Set Three Year High
Prime steers reached a three year high of about $14.25 per 100 pounds on the Chicago market with top weights around 1350 pounds. Hogs advanced up to 10 cents, lambs steady, and wholesale pork loins declined to $16 per hundredweight. Representative sales show varied feedlot activity across steers, heifers, cows, and sheep with multiple regional receipts and price levels.
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Chicago
IAF
Basra
Sioux City market report cattle hogs and sheep prices
CATTLE Receipts 2200 salable. steers and yearlings active to firm, bulk fed at 9.75 to 9.65. Prime beeves around 13.50. cows 5.50 to 6.50. canners 4.00 to 5.00. HOGS Receipts 3000. 104 to 15 cents higher. top 6.15. 190 to 325 lb butchers 6.00 to 6.15. feeder hogs 7.50 to 9.50. SHEEP Receipts 3000. fat lambs above 9.25. ewe slaughter steady to 50. feeder lambs scarce.
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Chicago
Dept. Agriculture
ST Pai
South ST Paul
Omaha
Fapt
U 8
Dept Agriculture
Sioux City
Tavfi—Iu S. Dept Asriculture
Ted
Feoria Livestock
Peoria
Ill
Market Prices for Hogs and Cattle Across Ottumwa and Waterloo
Packers quote hog prices by weight in Ottumwa and Waterloo ranges from 120 to 600 pounds with varied dollars per hundredweight. Cattle are reported as steady with price spreads. The listing includes multiple weight brackets and percentages across regions.
Des Moines Hog Receipts Report Mixed Live Weight Prices
Department of Agriculture reports combined hog receipts at 16 concentration yards and 10 packing plants in Interior Town and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ended 8 am Wednesday. Totals show 25 900 head versus 28 600 a week earlier and 18 900 a year ago. Prices vary by weight class for barrows, gilts, and sows with ranges from about 4.85 to 6.40 per hundredweight depending on weight bracket.
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TOWA
Des Moines
Dept. Agriculture
Interior Town
Minnesotan
Prirly
Barrows Land
Choice
Austin Minnesota Hog Market Report
Austin Minnesota and Peoria Illinois livestock market summaries show hog prices for various weights and classes. Barrows and gilts in many weight ranges sold from about 3.80 to 6.30 per hundredweight with several higher indicates, plus cattle and sheep notes and overall market directions.
Local Hog Market Shows Mild Gain Across Grades
Hogs rise slightly on the local market with a five cent advance across all grades. Top long-haul, no-fill hogs reach $6.15 for 1 long, 140-150 lb range. other weights and classes show varied prices up to about $6.05 for larger groups. Calves and sheep prices listed by weight and quality. spring lambs noted.
Wisconsin Cheese Quotas for Oct 21 26
Wisconsin cheese exchange notes weekly quotas for the period October 21 to 26. Listings include varieties such as daisies commodores Americas horns and cheddars with percentages and weights like 1594 164 1574 and 14% across different categories. Farmer’s call board relays these figures for Plymouth Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin
Plymouth
Wis
Fap
Farmer's Call Board
Americas
Wisconsin Cheese Exchange
Domestic wool market holds firm amid quiet demand
Boston buyers stayed cautious as the US agriculture department prepared to open bids on October 23 for government wool orders, including military road projects. Trade noted steady prices on fine cross bred South American wools while overall activity remained subdued.
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Boston
US. Agriculture Department
Galileo Galilei known by Christian name Galileo
The article notes the famed Italian astronomer Galilei is commonly referred to by the Christian name Galileo. It contrasts the given name Galileo with the family surname Galilei, highlighting usage in historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galileo
Galilei
Stock Market Trend Upward in Slow Steady Rise
New York trading moved higher in a cautious rally spanning bonds and commodities. Leaders gained about two points, transfers reached roughly 800000 shares as overnight orders boosted Bethlehem, U S Steel, Youngstown and Wheeling Steel while top quotes recovered after brief profit taking.
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NEW York
Bethlehem
U. S. Steel
Youngstown
Wheeling Steel
Anaconda
Kennecott
Douglas and
Glenn Martin
U. S Rubber
Caterpillar
U. S. Gypsum
Standard Oil
N. J
Cedar Rapids Market Prices for Grains Livestock and Produce
Prices list for Cedar Rapids grain including No 1 wheat 78c No 2 76c oats white 30c No 2 28c rye 38c and beans soybeans No 2 71c. Hay straw bales prices 7.50 and 6.00. Poultry prices by weight and type including springs over 5 lbs 13c 4 to 5 lbs 10c hens over 5 lbs 11c. Wholesale fruits and vegetables with varied per unit prices. Hides calves kip horse prices and a note on manes tail included.
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Cedar Rapids
Bond Markets Stay Volatile Amid Mixed New York Trading
In New York the bond market showed continued price vacillation with a fractional move to midday. Walworth 6s rose about seven points after news of arrears clearance to June 30 on preferred stock, while General Steel Castings 9s gained near a point.
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NEW York Bond Review
New York
Walworth
General Steel Castings
Great Northern
Santa Fe
Southern Railway
International Hydro Electric
Portland General Electric
Montana Power
Erie
Belgium
Wheat futures rise gradually on Chicago Board of Trade
Wheat futures edged upward after a slow start with gains in Dec contracts. Other grains followed wheat’s strength though soybeans weakened, while Minneapolis and Kansas City markets showed firmer tones and cash bids remained active.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Winnipeg
Chicago Markets Report on Live Poultry Butter Eggs and Potatoes
Live poultry receipts 41 trucks steady under 4 lbs Plymouth Rock ducks small white 12c colored 12c. Butter receipts 613336 firm market unchanged. Eggs receipts 4086 firm extras 18634c refrigerator standards 18c. Potatoes arrivals 80 on track 385 shipments 525 supplies heavy demand light market steady best stock Idaho russet Burbanks No 1 1.42 1.45 Nebraska Bliss Triumphs 90 percent U S No 1 1.30 1.35 Minnesota North Dakota cobblers 80-00 percent U S No 1 0.82 0.90 Early Ohios 80-85 percent U S No 1 0.90 0.95 Bliss Triumphs 75 percent U S No 1 0.90 1.25. New York butter receipts 914025 steady creamery higher than extra 30 23 1 se 30 146 3AV se firsts 18 83 2 9 30c seconds 84-87 26 15 7 28c. Cheese receipts 554039 firm prices unchanged. Eggs receipts 25854 firm mixed colors fancy to extra fancy 27 39 32 4c extras 2c traded firsts 22 34c seconds 20 4 21c mediums 19 42c dirties No 1 19 ac average checks 17 4 18c.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock
Idaho
Russet
Burbanks U
Bliss
U. S
New York
Futures quotes for butter eggs and storage standards
Furnished by Lamson Bros and Co the notice lists butter storage standards for November and December and refrigerator egg standards with October and November figures. It records prices like 28.95 for butter and 8.00 for eggs with various months and storage terms.
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Lamson, Bros, and Co
Court House News on Wapsie Valley Bank Receivership Final Dividend
The Wapsie Valley State Bank receivership in Central City pays a sixth and final dividend of 14.636 percent or 1818.11 on depositor claims totaling 128,568.35, after prior 60 percent. A first and final 30.94 percent or 276.17 on general creditors with claims 892.61 brings total disbursements to 19,944.87 and receipts to 2,133.18 since June 30. Judge John T. Moffit schedules the final report hearing for Oct 28 at 9 a.m. D W Bates is receiver and QO U Conwell is examiner-in-charge.
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Wapsie Valley State Bank of
Central City
John T. Moffit
D. W. Bates
U. Conwell
Former Husband Accused Of Harassing Calls In Civil Suit
Marie Loop of Cedar Rapids says her ex husband C. E. Stuff made 25 phone calls in one day and harassed her, jeopardizing employment. She seeks a temporary and permanent injunction to prevent molestation by phone or in person, with a hearing set for October 25.
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Marie Loop
Ceday Rapids
District Court
C. E. Stuff
Stuff
J. E. Heiserman
Linn County Extends Fisher Tax Deed Notice Contract
Linn County supervisors extend agreement with Fred C. Fisher Jr. Cedar Rapids attorney for one year at five dollars per completed notice. Services cover public bidder certificates for the February 2, 1940 tax sale.
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Linn County
Fred C. Fisher, Jr
Cedar Rapids
Independence Cast Lets Hair Grow For Hillbilly Play
An all school cast at Independence High School Auditorium presents Sun-Up by Lulu Vollmer on November 8 directed by Irene Freeman. Cast includes Ruth Bridge Charles Remme Joan Smith Luther Ballou Charles Handy Dick Stuart and Paul Greif as performers.
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The
Gazette
Independence
Lulu Vollmer
Mountaineer
Independence High School
Irene Freeman
Ruth Bridge
Charles Remme
Joan Smith
Luther Ballou
Charles Handy
Dick Stuart
Paul Greif
Baldwin Monmouth Epworth league elects officers
The Baldwin Monmouth Epworth league names officers led by President Jack Tabor and Frank Tomlinson as vice presidents and chorister. Marian Wosoba serves as secretary, Edith Wyrick as treasurer, with Marjorie Scott as pianist. Toledo church reorganizes under Rev Hilman with Ina Sleeter elected president and a slate of officers. Winton pastor Rev S R Wall resigns to lead Whitten church effective November 3.
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Baldwin
Baldwin-Monmouth
Epworth League
Jack Tabor
Frank Tomlinson
Kenneth Allen
Arnold Werden
Garnetta Kriete
Marian Wosoba
Edith Wyrick
Marjorie Scott
Toledo
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Hilman
Ina Sleeter
DeEtta Michalek
Thelma Conaway
Presdent
Harry Culbertson
Zac Kindera
Bob Culbertson
Floyd Hilman
Alfred Nelson
Benita Overturf
Winton
S R. Wall
Church of Christ Here
Whitten
Lost and Wanted Ads Sample in Kenwood Gazette
Local notices from The Gazette include lost items such as shell pink rimmed glasses in a soft leather case and a female red Irish setter with reward. Also listed are various goods and services from Watch repair to ambulance service, car parts, cleaning, and employment inquiries seeking drivers, stenographers, and farm help in Cedar Rapids area.
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Gazette Ad Dept
Kenwood
Swisher
Sun
Leo Koutnik
Ave
EK Lote
Dial
Droabasco
2Nd Ave
Red Cross
Ambulance Service CO
The
Gazette
Kalamazoo Stove & Furnace CO
L. A_ Lower
2Nd St
Podzimek Pharmacies
2Nd
Vincent's Jewelry
3Rd St
Los Angeles
Tucker's Auto Salvage Co
Center Point Road
St.se
H. K. Schaefer
Kresge
14Th Ave SE
Linn county approves $24.50 settlement over care at county home
Linn county supervisors on Tuesday approved a $24.50 settlement for 16 months of care of a now dead Linn county man at the county home. The claim was reduced from $20 monthly to $15 per month and is paid from proceeds of a $500 life insurance policy held by the man's son. The remaining proceeds go to burial and medical costs.
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Linn County
County Engineer Behrens authorized to buy bridge plank
Linn county supervisors approved a purchase of a carload of bridge plank from Nebraska Bridge and Supply of Omaha for about $1,000. County officials note that bids are not required by law when orders are under $2,000.
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W. H. Behrens
Linn County
Nebraska Bridge and Supply Company of
Omaha
Schmidt Hammill seeks successor trustee in 1928 trust
Emma E. Schmidt Hammill petitions for appointment of a successor trustee under a trust dated February 24 1928. The petition states Dora J. Schmidt placed property in trust with Otto Sikora as trustee for the benefit of Emma E. Schmidt Hammill and her heirs.
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Emma E. Schmidt Hammill
Dora J. Schmidt
Otto Sikora
Bridge plans approved for 13 miles of trunk roads J and C
Linn county supervisors approved plans for twelve bridges in Monroe Marion and Brown townships in connection with the trunk roads improvement project. Engineering costs are paid by the county and construction is funded from the farm to market road fund.
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Monroe
Marion
Brown Township
Linn County
Bridge auction nets 257.55 bid near Prairieburg
Linn county supervisors sold the old Hills Mills bridge over Buffalo creek two miles southwest of Prairieburg for 257.55 dollars on Tuesday afternoon. The winning bidder was M. Feder and Sons of 718 Twelfth Avenue SW. Joseph Ine and Company had bid 105 dollars.
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Linn County
Iron and Steel
Old Hills Mills
Buffalo Creek
Prairieburg
M. Feder and Sons
Twelfth Avenue
Joseph Ine and Company
Bridge Approved for Linn Township Wood-Pile Span
Linn Township gains county bridge crew approval to build a 16 by 20 foot wood pile bridge with WPA labor assistance. Estimated cost is $646.42.
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Linn County
Linn Township
WPA
County Supervisors Approve Walker Lot Sale and Marion Property Action
The county supervisors voted Tuesday to sell a Walker vacant lot to Frank Lindahl for 35 dollars after holding title by tax deed. They also approved taking tax deed under a public bidder's certificate on a north Sixth Street residence in Marion.
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Walker
Frank Lindahl
North Sixth Street
Marion
Wife Sues Jesse Sherwood in Divorce Suit
Alma Sherwood names Jesse Sherwood as defendant in a cruelty and inhuman treatment divorce action. The marriage occurred in Cedar Rapids on December 2, 1930. August Ellis seeks $800 on an insurance claim against Federal Life and Benefit Association of Madison Wisconsin, alleged under a life policy with Christina Ellis who died May 2. Judge H C Ring Tuesday returned a $306.93 verdict in an accounting and attest suit for Charles Sr.
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Jesse Sherwood
Alma Sherwood
Cedar Rapids
August Ellis
Federal Life and Benefit Association of
Madison
Wis
Christina Ellis
H. C Ring
Charles Sr
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Ivan Randall
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Help Wanted
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Dept
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6Th St. BE
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Oxford
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