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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1944
Page
1
Chicago grain quotations reflect a broad market slide with hogs down to near 50 cents under Monday’s average. Hogs top at 14 dollars for good to choice 180 to 240 pound weights. Cattle trading weak to a quarter lower, lambs slow with minimal early sales.
Receipts show hogs steady to 25 cents lower with weights around 240 pounds and prices near 13.40 to 14.50 per cwt. Sows and feeder prices mixed, with medium to good cattle and sheep listings: steers and cows available from 7.50 to 12.90, lambs and yearlings adjusting downward by about 25 cents. Buyers note increased fed steer supply and steady slaughter lambs with varying grades and loads moving to feeder buyers.
Market figures show varied hogs with many weights around 13 to 14 dollars and mixed cull values. Cattle receipts total 3 500 with steers and yearlings steady to higher, cows steady, and bulls scarce. Lambs and feeders seen with several lots near 11.75 to 14.25, overall activity moderate to steady.
Receipts at 19 concentration yards and 11 plants covered 244 hours ending 8 ay with totals near 37 400 versus the prior year. Prices moved unevenly with lighter weights down 23 35, 249 279 ibs steady to easier, and sows off 15 40. Good and choice barrows around 12 13.70 per cwt. several weight ranges listed with varying quotes. Packing values shown for multiple weight classes and sow cuts.
In Plymouth Wisconsin a miscellaneous cheese sale notes two cars offered with no covered bids recorded for unlisted varieties. The entry has incomplete details and lacks bidders or lot specifics. Adjusted listings indicate no bids on the unrevealed cheese items.
Market notes show old oats at 1.40 per bushel with No 3 rise to 1.40 and rye prices around 1.00. Straw and hay rates listed, poultry and wholesale fruits and vegetables including Michigan celery at 1.40 per dot and California Valencia oranges at 0.41 per unit.
Allied forces seized Arnissa Greece about 40 miles north of Kozane after the British destroyed the Nazi garrison. The operation was confirmed Tuesday as part of ongoing eastern fronts actions.
New York stock activity sees bids for aircrafts and steels amid Churchill war forecast. market leaders mostly unresponsive with selective gains and broad transfer volume around 700,000 shares. Chicago closes with mixed performances and notable names such as Radio Corp, General Electric, and United Aircraft showing varied moves.
Recovery forces led Tuesday's market as favored issues rose fractions and in some cases a point or more. Rates across types improved with best net gains, and investment grade utilities posted the strongest advances.
Chicago grain prices ended mixed as December rye led small gains before fading. Wheat fell about a half to one percent while corn and oats slipped, barley edged down and December rye traded around $1.19 per bushel.
A historical grain price listing shows No 1 red wheat at about 1.7275 and No 2 red near 1.7, corn No 2 yellow around 1.0 to 1.14, No 4 around 2.18, with seeding and nominal figures noted. Alike hay and other forage items appear with prices near 26.50 to 31.50.
Market summaries show steady Western stock market and unchanged prices in poultry and cheese. Receipts and prices for live poultry, eggs, and potatoes are listed with multiple grade and category notes, including Russet Burbanks and McClures.
A short notice explains cutting and processing tin cans by removing ends and flattening for reuse. Instructions emphasize preparing metal for recycling or rework with simple steps and basic safety tips.
The Cedar Rapids hog market shows a broad decline with most prices down a quarter or more. Top hog prices hover around 13.70 and packers' bids vary from 12.50 for good hogs to 13.45 for certain weight classes, while cattle and lamb markets display mixed movements across steers cows calves and yearlings.
Marion News reports Ben Jon pled guilty before Justice Howard Churchill in Cedar Rapids to six counts of illegal possession of furs. He was fined $260 plus costs after his arrest at home by Game Warden Ray Beckman and Constable George Thomas, who found 18 muskrat furs in his possession.
Mrs. John McDonnell hosted a Saturday reunion of Martello school alumni about fifty years after attendance. A handkerchief shower honored teacher Miss Belle Courtney of Marion on her eighty second birthday with guests including Mrs. John Boxwell Central City and others from Springville Martelle Cedar Rapids and nearby towns.
Mrs Inez Helbig entertained Monday at dinner complimenting Mr and Mrs Lowell Helbig and their daughter Ann and Mrs Hazel Peet of Glendale California. Also present were Mr and Mrs Henry Helbig of Cedar Rapids and Mr and Mrs A R McElwain and Miss Kathryn McElwain of Marion.
Mrs. M. J. Rathje hosted a surprise birthday party for her daughter Helen Maxine at their home 301 Twenty second street. Halloween themed decorations and refreshments complemented the event held Monday.
Mrs. Don Rundgquist and Mrs. Edith Gordon hosted a Monday dinner at 785 Sixth Avenue for Gordon’s daughter Muriel with Halloween decorations and a cake as the centerpiece. Separate notes mention a dental antiseptic ad and various local movements, travels, and events involving named residents.
Pvt. Dudek reports to Camp Walters Texas while his family awaits word at home. Mrs Ruth Willer’s husband, a corporal, has safely arrived in England. Pvt Mathewson enters Camp Fannin Texas hospital for observation. Gleaners of the Methodist W S C S meet with Samuel Bear in Cedar Rapids. Mrs Grace McBride learns her daughter in law Ray McBride is critically ill in Seattle. Banquet reservations for 150 guests for the Second District Rural Letter Carriers in Grove City.
The AP reports 43 percent of Florida grapefruit and 19 percent of oranges were destroyed by the Oct. 19 hurricane. Bureau of Agricultural Economics estimates indicate grapefruit output at 20.5 million boxes, 15.5 million below the Oct. 1 forecast, with orange production at 19 million boxes and tangerine losses at 6 percent. Vegetable losses were severe.
Kenneth Evans the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor attended a noon roast duck dinner at Bill Dutrt's restaurant hosted by Linn county Republican chairman James Smith. Also present were state senate candidate Frank Byers and state representative candidate George Farmer. Evans, Byers, and Farmer spoke briefly urging strong party turnout.
Allied headquarters released a semi official tally showing 637 544 prisoners taken by the Allies in France since D day. The figure reflects a larger enemy force now defending Germanys western front.
The unnamed bureau of the Chamber of Commerce hosts its eighth agriculture salute in Cedar Rapids Thursday night. D. D. Offringa Linn County agricultural extension director acts as master of ceremonies with speakers John Wager Linn County AAA chairman Harold Nilsson district soil conservationist and Dr J W Pirie manager of the Linn County Artificial Dairy Breeding association.
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Mary Jane Sovsky thanks friends and relatives for support and flowers after bereavement. Lost items include a black wallet, a dog named Johnny, a service watch, a double barrel shotgun, a Pomeranian puppy named Timmy, a white gold bracelet with amethyst and diamonds. Also ads for pawn brokers, jewelry stores, beauty shops, and local services fill the page. Includes job ad for newspaper route near Mt. Vernon Road with earnings estimate.
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