This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1941
Page
3
Chicago market reports show hedging demand and steady hog prices around 12.10 per cwt while cattle and sheep receipts vary. Week's activity reflects holiday effects and tighter supplies, with top fat steers near 12.85 and lambs around 12.25 to 12.50, as markets test values amid modest offerings.
Hog receipts total 700 with 1000 overall. top hogs at 11.90 and prices firm for 170 to 270 lb range. Sows 400 lb plus 10 to 60 cents higher. barrows and gilts 10 cents up. Sheep receipts 200 with weekly totals 700. spring lambs 75 to 100 cents higher. western feeders Boosted by demand. native grades around 12.50 to 13.50, choice noted.
Hogs are steady on the local market with no changes Saturday. Prices show a range by weight including long-haul top at 11.75 and various hog categories from 140 to over 500 pounds with multiple price points. Cattle and calf and sheep sections follow, listing steers, heifers, cows, bologna buns, fat bulls, and lambs by weight and grade.
A Cedar Rapids market listing shows price quotes for grains including Wheat No 1 at 10 dollars and No 2 at 98 cents, Oats No 2 41 cents, Rye No 2 60 cents, Barley No 3 35 4Sc, and corn shelled No 2 yellow 65 cents. Also listed are soybeans No 2 at 1.40 dollars, hay and straw at 411.00 and 38.00, poultry weights with various prices, eggs with multiple grades, wholesale fruits and vegetables with lemons 5.50, oranges 4.00 5.35, and other produce. Cured hides and calf hides priced by grade, horse prices, and notes on horse and dairy items.
U S government bonds closed Saturday with the foreign division driving activity. Haiti bonds jumped about seven points on news the republic would pay arrears and the October coupon in full, aiding gains for Colombia and other Latin issues. Corporate bonds were mixed while U S government issues held steady in light trading.
Chicago AP report shows butter receipts 680348 firm unchanged while eggs 8300 unsettled with storage packed firsts unchanged. Potatoes arrivals 81 ships 261 moderating supplies Idaho russets modest demand. U S No 1 prices listed for Bliss Triumphs and Cobblers across states with minor variations.
A fragment lists butter storage standards furnished by Samson Brow and Co. for November December and January with figures like 30.40 36.35 and 3645, plus refrigerator standards for October. The OCR is incomplete and names a supplier, dates, and numeric values.
New York stocks wavered in a mild recovery as limited gains appeared early but faded later. Volume reached around 225 000 shares with many issues sluggish. optimism centered on technical health after three straight declines and some oil stock strength with Standard Oil and Texas Corp among notable gainers.
Readable stock table excerpt shows names like Adams Express Kroger Libbey Owens Allied Stores Lockheed Amoco McKesson Marshall Field North American, Baldwin Locomotive, Goodyear, Sears Roebuck, General Electric, U S Steel, and more. The Chicago listings include Armours and Swift & Co with numerous price quotes and percent changes across a broad range of industrials and utilities.
TORONTO Canadian Press Joao Alberto Luns de Barros Brazilian minister to Canada said in a Saturday interview he believed that if the United States joined Britain in war all South American countries would follow suit.
Wheat climbed to seasonal peaks on the Chicago Board of Trade but broad profit-taking wiped out most gains. By close, wheat up 4.5 to 4.75 cents. corn and soybeans also mixed with advances trimmed by selling. Cash grain prices across Chicago show firmer wheat and varied gains in corn oats rye and beans.
Wisconsin cheese exchange quotes solid prices for the week of September 8 to 13 with twins and cheddars listed at 23 cents. The report notes steady demand and stable to firm pricing across weekend trading.
A church notices column lists service times and pastor names for many congregations in Marion. Baptist, Catholic and Protestant churches provide morning worship at various hours with Bible study, communion and youth meetings.
Members of Electa circle of King's Daughters gathered for a Friday noon luncheon on the rear lawn of Mrs. Andrew P. Munsen. Mrs. Munsen presided, services were in memory of Mrs. Muriel Cone, a charter member who died June 27, with Mrs. Bertha G. Barnes in charge.
The Japan Times and Advertiser stated that the U S S Greer was engaged in naval work useful to Britain when attacked by an unidentified submarine. It argued that even delivering mail to Iceland helped Britain and that the incident could spark no general action unless either side deliberately sought it.
Honest Man T P Craft of 1109 Fourth street SE lost a billfold containing 83 dollars Thursday. While retracing steps five miles east on Highway No 30, Joseph Mence of route 2 Marion found the billfold and handed it back after a brief exchange. He refused a reward and kept eight dollars himself.
A mixed page of classified notices and want ads lists items lost or found including a billfold and valuables with a generous reward, jewelry and loan shop promotions, subscription offers, watch and jewelry services, upholstery and tailoring ads, medical and household products, and several business promotions across local vendors. Names include Katz Jewelry Loan Co, Mrs Cabalka, Mary Adams, David McGregor Agency, Vincent's Jewelry Store, Richards Ru-Mat, Andrew Carburetor Service, Sands Printing Co, Kris & Son, and Morris Fur Shop with various contact details and offerings.
Readable ad style notes invite crowds to Thornwood for dining dancing and roller skating with Emil Flindt and the Varsity at Temple Roller Rink offering Hammond music and party rentals. Details include phone numbers 9418 2 1772 and 2 3929 2 969 for reservations and inquiries. Grand openings and local listings mention Danceland and Swisher Pavilion with orchestra, dates, and events.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.