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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1941
Page
3
Chicago market notes show livestock prices holding steady on Saturday after a week of decline, aided by fewer receipts. Wholesale pork loin and other pork items fell, while dressed beef declined about 1.7 cents per pound.
Department of Agriculture market notes show hogs mixed with heavier weights stronger while lighter hogs softer. Cattle receipts steady with steady to lower prices for many classes. sheep and yearlings mixed, western supply contributing to price shifts across Chicago Omaha St Paul Des Moines Sioux City markets.
Receipts limited with hogs selling steady to higher. 200 head trend. Feeder and stocker steers 9.50 to 11.75 with top near 11.90 for 270 to 300 pound cattle. Sheep and lambs mixed with spring lambs at 21.25 to 21.50, ewes 3.50 to 4.75, feeders 11.00 to 11.65, breeding stock noted up to 6.50 for yearlings.
Hog prices hold steady across weight classes with top long haul at 1175 dollars. Cattle market shows choice to prime steers from 11.00 to 12.00, praiseworthy for young steers and heifers, with fat cows and bulls listed at various lower ranges and a CALP market alongside.
New York stocks moved in a steadier but still tentative pattern as the market opened with mixed signs. Only a few issues rose while many leaders slipped, with trading paced by a two hour volume near 300000 shares amid a mood of cautious nerves over war news and potential setbacks for the Russians.
Wheat futures recovered in the final hour at the Chicago board of trade erasing early 2 cent losses. Soybeans and other grains also trimmed declines as September wheat stood at 1.17, corn down 1% to 1.76, oats down 34 to 1.35, rye off 14 to 13 3/4, and soybeans down 4 to 4/5.
The Chicago market shows cash prices for WHEAT No 2 hard at 1 142, No 3 dark hard 1 142, sample hard 96c, corn No 1 yellow 74 12 75 14c, No 2 white 82 97c, barley and field seeds listed with nominal quotes. Lard prices on cash basis 10.50 and 10.52 per cwt with by products noted.
Chicago markets show no poultry sales. Butter receipts 954 660 lbs market steady with several quoted grades and car prices. Eggs receipts 5 783 cases unsettled with multiple grade prices listed. Potatoes arrivals on track 266 with supply moderate and demand slow. various regional prices noted. Produce futures supplied by Lamson Bros and Co.
Grain prices include Wheat No 1 at 1.02 dollars and No 2 at 0.99. Oats Nos 2 and 3 at 0.42 and 0.40. Soybeans No 2 at 1.50. Straw baled tame at 1.00 and straw at 9.00. Poultry prices list several weight classes with c per lb values. Fruits and vegetables show lemons 5.25, oranges 0.45, celery 0.60, lettuce 3.73, onions 1.65, cabbage 3.00, carrots 3.00, russets 2.35, apples varied, prunes 0.70, cauliflower 1.50, sweet potatoes 1.65 per crate. Hides and leather prices listed by grade, horses at 5.25 and 4.75, plus other livestock notes.
The Boston wool market was less active than the prior week though a fair volume moved. Prices held firm to slightly higher with fine Australian wools rising in sales volume and price. Combing bright fleece wools sold at 41 4 4 to 44 cents in grease for fine delaine 43 4 5 cents for blood and 47 4 to 51 cents for 9 and blood grades.
Prices declined irregularly toward session close with losses from fractions to around a point. Rail and top flight industrial issues gained about 4 points. Speculative rates moved loosely in light volume. Governments held steady. Japanese bonds sold lower. Foreign dollar loans showed mixed, narrow moves.
Frank J. Holmes, 70, a pioneer in three and four color printing and former associate of Robert Miehle, inventor of the Miehle press, died of heart disease Friday at his Oak Park home.
Counsel for Harry Bridges urged the government to reopen his deportation case and probe allegations that FBI agents used wiretaps against him, as reported in Washington.
The army announced a switch from slate blue to olive drab for flying cadets to cut costs and improve practicality. The change aims to standardize gear and reduce maintenance while maintaining a professional Air Corps appearance.
The America First committee announced Charles A. Lindbergh will address a nationally broadcast event in Washington on September 27 at 815 pm CST under its auspices.
John Biggus aged 43 was divorced by his wife Ethel after she alleged he sabotaged a family picnic by devouring a four pound roast two dozen eggs a half pound of cheese and one and a half pounds of bread while the children waited at a nearby park.
Jan Valtin author of Out of the Night will be granted a hearing before the California Advisory Pardon Board on September 30 in Sacramento. Buckingham announces forthcoming marriage of Dorothy Bovy to John Weber at St Marys Catholic Church Eagle Center on October 8.
The Marion Corn Festival held its second annual exhibition with E S Dyas of Town State College judging and P C Lassen in charge. Winners include Pioneer W B Carpenter Marion first on 322 and Herbert Pollock Springville second on 330, plus multiple prizes across classes such as Vinton and DeKalb entries. Open pollinated results include Reid's yellow dent, 3 dollar prize, and Mullin's Special Hybrid awarded. The event concluded with a queen and maids of honor, speeches, and Farm Bureau program highlights.
The AFL General Drivers Union 544 was designated by Minnesota labor conciliator Alfred P. Blair as the collective bargaining agency for about 5,500 Minneapolis area truck drivers and helpers. The group split last June from the AFL led by rivals aligned with the socialist workers party and now faces federal indictments for conspiracy to overthrow the government.
Richard Melichar, a Gazette carrier, reported losing seven dollars that were to pay his paper bill after falling from his bicycle at Sixth avenue and Sixth street SE. He found the purse later at the intersection but the $7 was missing.
Local church notices list services across several congregations. Baptist led by Rev L W Inman holds Bible school at 9:45 and worship at 10:45 with sermons on The Features of Christ and Christian Cooperation, plus a 7:30 p m evening service and Wednesday prayer meeting. Catholic mass celebrated by Rev J McElliott at 7:30 and 9:30 am. Christian church led by Rev Vernon H Carter at 9 am worship and 10 am Bible school with sermon The Forsaken House. Congregational led by Rev Raymond C Swisher with 10 am church school and 11 am worship on Changing Conditions and the Religious Life. Free Methodist led by Rev Guy.
Various churches list Sunday school times worship services and sermon topics including James pastor at 9 45 morning and 7 45 evening services with Y P M S 7 p m at Methodist led by Rev Arthur W Henke plus Epworth league for older students and other church notices across Presbyterian Lutheran Seventh Day God Church of God and Prairie Chapel with times and sermon subjects such as What Does God Expect and The World Has Forgotten That Godliness with Contentment is Great Gain.
A jumble of lost items and classified ads lists rewards for lost coats dogs watches and jewelry. Entries mention Swisher dance hall the Grand hotel St Matthew's 1st Ave 6th St and Shelland collie with the name Peck and various contact numbers and box references in the Gazette. Also ads for jewelry repairs printers lumber and services plus help wanted and delivery jobs.
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