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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1940

Page

6

Market News Hog Prices Fall Amid Cattle and Sheep Moves

The Chicago market shows hog prices dropping five to ten cents with tops near $6.73. Cattle prices weakened, spring lambs steady, and stockers and feeders strong. quotes include fed cattle mostly trading in the mid teens, and feeder calves around $11.50 to $12.50. Peoria reports mixed hog and cattle receipts with prices steady to higher in parts, while sheep and lambs show steady to higher bids in some lots.

Chicago Sara Slaudhter US Dent Agriculture Sila Ahaye ST Pal -Ap Neve Serice Esne Rhein AN Gannar An

Chicago Livestock Market Reports Mixed Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Chicago and Omaha market notes show hog receipts near 12 000 with mostly steady prices after Friday and Saturday drops. Cattle calves and yearlings trade uneven with steady to lower trends. sheep and lamb classes hold steady to weaker with focused demand for light weight lambs. buyers and packers remain active across regions including Iowa Nebraska and Minnesota.

Local Hogs and Cattle Markets Show Weakening Prices

Hogs were steady to weaker on the local market with several grades dropping 35 to 1M cents. Prices for hogs ranged from 240 to 370 for different weights and qualities, while cattle and calf sections noted mixed declines and varied quotes for steers, heifers, cows, and calves. Sheep and lambs followed with spring lambs at 78-90 lbs around 38.00 and other categories valued per weight and quality.

Oman Omaha SAS Anc Dendy SIZ Chore Sechey Rere Ee Ee Fancey

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Market Prices and Produce

Grain and feed items with weights and prices listed for Cedar Rapids markets. Poultry prices include hens, chicks, and roosters by weight. Wholesale fruits and vegetables show lemons oranges grapes and pears with per unit or per box costs. Hides and furs prices for various animal types are noted, along with horse values and pony credits.

Bond Market Mixed As Treasuries Drift. Industrial Issues Rise

In a steady foreign and U S bond market, rails and industrial loans edged up fractions while German and other European issues dipped. Treasury prices firmed, with U S government bonds closing mixed as investors awaited financing plans and freight traffic expansion to sustain rising output.

NEW York Bond Review New York Industria Austraiat Trahan Janamer Treasury Sith Union Pacific Tillinois Central Delaware and Hudson North Western Baltimore and Ohio Southern Radagay General Steel Casting Stas Ova Steel Bethlelhem Stem Huidaan

Stocks Resume Forward Push In War Newslet Market

New York shows stock gains as war reports fade. Industrials lead with rallies in U S Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors General Electric du Pont and other large players. Volume runs near three week high with closing near session peaks.

New York Monedas U.S. Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Intors Montgomery Ward International Harvester Westinghouse General Electric du Pont Great Northern

Wall Street Quotations From New York Firms

Wall St. Stock quotations published by J E Bennett & Co list numerous blue chips and industrials with prices and percent changes. The page notes Monday quotations across many names including Allied Chem Johns Manville Kennecott Libbey Owens Owens Corning and more with fractions indicating stock values and market movement.

J E_ Bennett & Co W_i Merchants National Bank Alaska Dumenw Allied Chem Johns Manville Allied Stores Kennecott Allis Chalmers Libbey Owens Owens Paw & LL Row Mills Marshall Firdd Martin Mathiesen Ark Miami Amn Amn Wat Mols Moline Infinn Nene Bo Mbn Ty Mo Ag Conor Oe Murray Carp Binke Nash-KelvaXe Ark Archisan Tes Dairy Po Atlante Baiduin Leen Nor Pac Rrie Ping al Nomh Amn Co Beatrice Crme Nor Amon Bend Heelan Gt Plymouth Canada Dry Proctor Pultonn Aris Keith Maines Tin Certain Ohio Brentre Chrysler Motors Seaboard Sears Raebuck Conenleum Cour Snerrs Corp Hali Gingpe Gang Gore Stasi Cale Crucible Steel Grand Wo Cub Amn Stew Warner Curtiss Stone Webster Studebaker Deere & Ca Tex Corp Douglas Aire Tidewater Bitean Pow & L Ats Elec Bond & S Union Carbide Freeport Tex Union Gen Motors Gilette SR Brosio al Print Gorbel Zenith Radio Chicago Armour Clites Same Edison Swift Elec Hshold P.seitt Meu Walereen Helleman Brew Zenith

Market Wrap and Wool Market Note

Dow Jones averages show mixed results with rail and utility segments shifting. Wool market in Boston reports strong demand for fine western crowns, with prices around 90 cents for top lots and steady inquiries across other lines.

Boston US Agriculture Department Moeniar Enols

Wheat Prices Rally On Short Covering And Breadth Of Buying

A Monday market surge lifted wheat on the Chicago board, with short covering and broad buying driving prices higher. December gains reached about two cents, with corn corn up and soybeans also advancing. Minneapolis wheat showed strength while Winnipeg held at the limit as local traders followed the rally.

Chicago Board of Trade Minneapolis Kansas City Winnipeg

Winnipeg Minneapolis grain prices show mixed moves and receipts

Chicago cash provisions reports no decisive shifts as Minneapolis cash grain receipts rise to 884 cars with No 1 hard Montana and No 1 yellow corn among the highlighted bids. Wheat quotes edge higher on some grades while oats and soybeans hold tight with modest changes.

Minneapolis Montana Minnesota Chicago

Market Reports From Chicago Area Poultry and Produce

Live poultry prices show White Rock and Plymouth Rock varieties steady to firmer with mixed movement in different weight classes. Butter and eggs receipts are reported firm with varied price notes. potatoes and other produce futures show mixed demand and price levels.

Chicago White Rock Springs Plymouth Rock White Rock Tv Plymouth Rock Ife White Rock Idaho Burbanks US Bliss Colorado Nebraska Minnesota North Dakota Us&s Wisconsin Cobblers US

Eight Hundred Auto Parts Dealers Convene in Iowa

Eight hundred eastern Iowa automobile parts dealers will hold their sixth annual winter meeting at the armory in the Memorial Coliseum Tuesday afternoon and evening. The Barron Motor company sponsors the event and C D McKim of Detroit will speak at the 7 pm evening session. Auto accessory displays open at 1 pm with 35 factory men in charge.

Iowa Memorial Coliseum Barron Motor Company C D McKim National Standard Parts Association Detroit

Death notices for Anna Miller and Mary Manwiller

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna K Miller will be held at St Patrick church at 9 am Tuesday with Rev D J Lenihan officiating. Burial follows at St Johns cemetery. Rosary Monday at 8 pm at Teahen chapel. Mrs Mary E Manwiller 75 died at her son Elzia Manwiller's home after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband three sons a sister and 13 grandchildren.

Anna Miller Anna K Miller Sixth Street NW St. Patrick's Church D J Lenihan St John’s Cemetery Teahen Chapel Father Lenihan l Mary E. Manwiller Jacob A. Manwiller Elzia E. Manwiller Tenth Street Jackson County Iowa Cedar Rapids Anoka Minn Elza E Baren Ray Milwaukee Bert D. Racine Wis Philena Koon Onslow

Death notices for long-lived relative with family details

A woman with 13 great-grandchildren is noted with siblings including a son Charles who died April 4, 1940 and a daughter Ora Belle who died in infancy. Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Janeba funeral home conducted by the Res VC. Grant. Burial follows at Esgate cemetery near Maquoketa. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Charles Ora Belle Janeba Res VC Grant Esgate Maquoketa

Baby Margaret Comp Dies After Long Illness

Margaret Comp eight months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Comp of 1146 Twenty first avenue SW and granddaughter of Rev and Mrs F H Ward died at University hospital in Iowa City at 640 am Monday after a long illness She is survived by her parents grandparents and a brother John Leonard Camp Beatty chapel service at 4 pm Tuesday conducted by Rev Rodney C Gould assisted by Rev Thomas J Hinkin and Rev F H Ward Burial will be in Linwood cemetery

Margaret Comp Walter Comp Twenty-first Avenue F. H Ward University Hospital Iowa City John Leonard Camp Beatty Chapel Rodney C Gould Thomas J. Hinkin Linwood Cemetery

Baby Injured When Car Collides With Parked Vehicle

Dianne Wenke aged 19 months suffered bruises and shock at 11 20 am Monday after the car driven by her sister Maxine Wenke 21 collided with a stationary vehicle operated by C L Conway 39. Maxine took Dianne to a doctor for treatment. Conway said he stopped to back into a space but Miss Wenke did not see a signal indicating he would stop.

Dianne Wenke E A Wenke F Avenue NW Maxine Wenke C L. Conway Seventh Avenue Miss Wenke Conway

Court schedules ruling on books and custody in multiple cases

Judge J E Heiserman sets Tuesday for production of books or a hearing on Crew's application to prove a sale, while Custody of three children and spousal support issues arise in Henry Paul versus Frances Schminkey case. Genevieve Pisarik sues Joseph Pisarik for cruel treatment with a 1939 remarriage at Palmyra Missouri noted.

J. E. Heiserman C J Haas Henry Paul Cedar Rapids Frances Paul Samuel Schminkey Schminkey Paul Genevieve Pisarik Joseph Pisarik H C. Ring Palmyra

Gazette Want Ad Rates and Lost and Found Notices

Gazette ad rates list two to seven line sizes with additional charges for out of town ads. Classifieds include Lost and Found items with multiple entries and rewards. paper notes funeral home ads and a phone contact for submissions.

The Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa

Ambulence Ads Spark Reader Ads and Services

A jumble of classified notes promotes ambulance service lines and asks readers to exchange references for auto transportation. It also lists various local vendors including jewelers and van lines, urging readers to use Want Ads for services and repairs and mentioning contact numbers and store details.

Safety Ambulance Service Co Dial The Gazette Probasco, Jeweler 2Nd Ave Allied van Lines, Inc Calder's van & Storage Co. Inc Lower's 2Nd St Ss Jewelry Mito Sea SE ALLIED Van_ Lines, Inc Lynch Transfer & Storage Co Want Ad Department H. K. Schaefer Kreste Ride T Sands 2Nd ST NE

Personal ads page item brief

Various notices including a dog clinic reference and housekeeping help requests. Mentions Stephens transfer phone contact 2 5150 and multiple addresses and phone numbers for job and housing inquiries.

Gazette Stephens Griffith Feather Mattress Co

Jury Opens Session in Linn County Courthouse

Linn county's petit jury reports to Judge John T Moffit to begin September trial work. The first case involves Louis Zmoick administrator of Edward Zmalek's estate seeking 15000 from Ottsen and Sons Oil Co and operators for fatal injuries sustained June 28 1939 in a collision in Carroll township Tama county.

Linn County John T Moffit Louis Zmoick Edward Zmalek Ottsen and Sons Oil Company Cedar Rapids George J Ottsen Kenneth Ottsen George M Ottsen Ernest Chalupnik Ottsen Carroll Township Tama County

Walter Semelroth Fined for Reckless Driving

Walter Semelroth, 22, route No. 3, Cedar Rapids, was fined 25 dollars and costs by Justice H R Churchill on a reckless driving charge after a collision on county road X near the Cedar Rapids airport. Semelroth paid the fine and was taken to jail where a blood test showed 12 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters, below the intoxication threshold, and the seizure followed a Saturday incident with Robert Hubacek.

Walter Semelroth Cedar Rapids H R Churchill Semelroth P J Whittemore Remington Robert Hubacek

Removal Of Fahey As Guardian Is Resisted

A motion to strike an application to revoke appointment of William Fahey as successor guardian for Mary Hruska has been submitted to Judge H. C Ring and taken under advisement. Harold Hruska and Dr. William Hruska seek Dr. Hruska as guardian. Fahey became guardian last May after the death of Otto Sikora.

William Fahey Cedar Rapids Mary Hruska H. C Ring Harold Hruska William Hruska

Lillian Harding Seeks Divorce From Philip Harding

Lillian L. Harding files for divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds naming Philip Harding as defendant. She seeks custody of a son and daughter and child support. The couple married at Niagara Falls, New York, July 1 1933. The case references Philip Crew in relation to an advancement recovery claim of W. D. Hanna.

Lillian Harding Lillian L. Harding Philip Harding Philip Crew W. D. Hanna

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