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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1948

Page

20

Cattle and Hog Prices Rise in Mixed Grain Market Report

Chicago livestock market shows hog prices steady to 25 cents lower, cattle firm to $1 higher, sheep steady. Receipts mix. calves and yearlings strong, cows and bulls firm. Iowa hog receipts indicate generally steady to 25 cents lower with varied weights showing modest gains for select lots.

Chicago Omaha Kansas City Sioux City Sioux City White Rock Springs Idahn_russets U. S Utility Colorado McClures US Washington North Dakota Minnesota Red River Valley Wisconsin

Cedar Rapids Hog and Cattle Market Prices Steady

Cedar Rapids market reports show steady prices across hog categories with prime butchers at 25.00 and packers at 23.75. Cattle values listed for steers and yearlings across quality grades, plus quotes for cows, bulls, and calves. also notes on wholesale fruits vegetables and grain quotes.

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Stocks Dip then Rally, Steel Leads Narrow Rebound

A cautious stock market rally followed an morning drop led by steel shares. Dow components and many issues fluctuated with volume around a million shares as United States Steel missed a planned dividend, shaping the day’s uneven gains and losses across major indices and many listed names.

New York Steels United States Steel Corporation

Cash Purchases Lift Corn Market In Chicago Trade

Chicago reports CCC purchases of cash corn spurting a broad rally across grains. December wheat pulled back slightly while soybeans surged on strong export sales. Grain and livestock prices moved unevenly as weather signals in Kansas and Nebraska supported deferred contracts.

Chicago Commodity Credit Corporation CCC Weather Bureau Kansas Nebraska

Man Suffers Bruises When Struck by Car

Howard Cook aged 27 of 823 Sixth Street SE suffered multiple bruises when struck by a car at Third Avenue and Fourth Street SE shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday. He was treated and released at St. Luke's Hospital. The driver was 19 year old Carl Ballau of 1107 C Avenue NW.

Howard Cook Sixth Street SE Third Avenue Fourth Street SE St. Luke's Hospital Carl Ballau C Avenue NW

Linn County to appoint two on county board of review

The Linn County Board of Supervisors must meet with other tax bodies to name a replacement for the county board of review member whose term ends January 1. Charles Hedges Mt. Vernon and George Price hold interim seats. Mayors, county education officials, and supervisors convene November 1 at 10 a.m. for appointments.

Linn County Board of Supervisors State Tax Commission County Board of Review Charles Hedges Mt. Vernon George Price Cedar Rapids County Board of Education Board of Supervisors

Board Approves Two New Linn Road Districts

Linn County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved two new road districts District 246 a one mile road in Spring Grove Township and District 247 a 1.25 mile road in Grant Township after no objections at a public hearing. The engineer also recommended establishing Districts 248 245 250 251 including one mile Boulder Township one half mile Otter Creek two point thirty mile Bertram and eight tenths mile Brown townships with a public hearing set for 2 pm November 16.

Linn County Board of Supervisors Spring Grove Grant Township Boulder Township Otter Creek Township Bertram Township Brown Township

Public Hearing Time Set on Four Roads Proposal

A hearing will address Abrouck and Dean B. Smith along with four road projects recommended by engineers in a report dated August 25, 1947. The note indicates about 11 000 allegedly due and outlines the action to consider funding and construction steps.

Abrouck Dean B. Smith

Nesper Sign Company Sues Club Ti Pi Tin Over Account

Walter F. Nesper of Nesper Sign Company files suit against C. L. Elbert doing business as Club Ti Pi Tin at 213% First Street SW for 229.60 alleged due on an account. Petition states an April 23 accounting showed a balance of 529.60 with partial payments of 100 on July 9 and 200 on Sept 17.

Walter F. Nesper Nesper Sign Company C. L. Elbert Club Ti Pi Tin First Street Nesper Elbert

Multiple Civil Actions and Judicial Movements in Iowa

Agnes Spangler of Buchanan sues Ellsworth Sales Company and Grigg Elkin for 71774 after a June 26 collision two miles north of Center Point. Abdu Omar sues McCoy truck lines in Linn County for 100 for damages to a couch shipped from Detroit in April. Judge G K Thompson travels to Des Moines for the Myron J Bennett ouster hearing. appointed by Justice W A Smith. Thompson also dismissed A F Richter’s account suit against Wiltsey. Judge J E Heiserman awarded R A Hansen 221.21 against Norris Williams after trial. G P Forest sues Lloyd Thompson and Ww Has-

Agnes Spangler Buchanan Bounty Tuesday R. N. Ellsworth The Ellsworth Sales Company Grigg Elkin Center Point John Robinson G K ‘Thompson Des Moines Myron J. Bennett Thompson W. A. Smith Iowa Supreme Court J. E. Heiserman R. A. Hansen Norris Williams

The Poet of the People Navy Day Verse

The piece reflects a sailor ancestor dream guiding a modern voice. It celebrates Navy Day and the allure of the sea, honoring sailors and inviting young dreamers to join the navy. The imagery ties heritage to national service and maritime freedom.

Mustang Lineage Traced to Spanish Conquest Horses

Mustangs, the wild and almost wild horses of the prairies, are descendants of horses brought to America by conquering Spaniards in the sixteenth century.

Prairies America

Army Seeks Men for Iowa Recruiting Duty

The Army and Air Force seek volunteers for recruiting service in Iowa and Nebraska. Major Allen Brophy of Cedar Rapids station says it is a highly desirable duty. Recruits receive normal pay plus 105 dollars monthly for rations and quarters. Eligible veterans in grade four or higher with at least three years of service may apply, requiring an excellent or higher efficiency rating and strong character.

Army and Airy Force Iowa Nebraska Army Air Force Allen ©. Brophy Cedar Rapids

Schaller Heads Iowa Bankers Association President

H. W. Schaller of Storm Lake was elected president of the Iowa Bankers Association on Wednesday in Des Moines. His father, George J. Schaller, was mentioned in the context of the election.

Schaller Iowa Bankers Association DES Moines H. W. Schaller Storm Lake George J. Schaller

1928 Association Leader Named First President’s Son

He became association president in 1928 as the first son of a former president to hold the office. He led Citizens First National Bank in Storm Lake and succeeded W. W. Blasier of Jesup. J. W. Keppler of First National Bank in Dubuque was elected vice president and treasurer.

Association Citizens First National Bank Storm Lake W. W. Blasier Jesup J. W. Keppler First National Bank Dubuque

Population Growth in the United States Estimated

The article notes the U S population is rising at about one million people per year, highlighting rapid demographic expansion and its implications for society and resources.

United States

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