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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1941

Page

2

Livestock Prices Steady After Week of Decline

Chicago and regional cattle and hog markets showed steady to mixed moves after a week of declines. Listings indicate receipts and price ranges for hogs, cattle, sheep, and regional markets from Des Moines Waterloo Mason City Austin Omaha and St Paul with pork and lard purchases reported by government and private sources.

Chicago Mareets Atte Ors Kansas City Omaha East St Lews St. Joseph Bronx City St Paul Indianapolis Buffalo Cincinnati

Sioux City Livestock Market Report Spring Lambs Slaughter Ewes

Spring lambs 35c lower, slaughter ewes steady to 25c hither late. Bulk good and choice spring lambs $11.25, few strictly choice $11.35. Good to choice yearlings $9.00 to $10.00. Hog market: receipts 100, top $11.25, many classes down. Sheep: spring lambs 15 to 25c lower, feeding and breeding stock off 25c or more, good and choice native springers around $11.00 to $11.25, stock steers and cow values noted.

Chicago UPI S Dept Iowa Des Moines Minnesota Omaha Livestock Omaha US Dept Agriculture Feerer ST Pau Paul Dept. Agriculture Severa Ds Sioun City Sioux City Dept Agriculture

Local hogs and cattle market drift lower on Saturday

Hogs weakened by a nickel with best long haul top at 11.20. Good hogs at various weights show prices from about 8.60 to 11.00. Packers mostly steady with ranges listed for 275 to 450 pounds. Cattle, calves, and sheep markets reflect mixed gains and declines across yield grades and weights.

Towa Associated Press Waterloo Mason City

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Market Prices and Hides

A Cedar Rapids column lists grain and feed prices for No 1 wheat 61.02 dollars, oats 42 and 40 cents, rye 7 cents, barley 35 to 45 cents, corn shelled 62 cents, hay and straw prices, poultry market rates for various weights, wholesale fruits and vegetables with multiple item prices, and hide values including No 1 cured hides 11 1/2 cents and No 2 cured hides 10 to 12 1/2 cents. Also notes on horse prices and pony glue at half price.

Colorado Jonathan

U S Bond Market Report and Rail Bonds Rise

U S government bonds closed Saturday with slight gains as Federal Farm Bond 35 42 47 traded near 101.14. Speculative railroad bonds advanced toward session end, with first class industrials steady to higher. Treasury issues moved up to 1/32, while New York Central 435 and Ss Nickel Plate 4125 led gains among key bonds. Some issues fell, including International Mercantile Marine 6s and American and Foreign Power 85.

U. S. Bonds New York U. S. Government Federal Farm Mte NEW York Bond Review NEW York API S. Treasuries New York Central Sto. Wabash Southern Pacific Ilnel

Dow Jones Averages and Mississippi River Stages

Dow Jones averages show gains in several industrial and utility stocks with mixed moves among major bonds and rails. Mississippi River stages report varying water levels at Davenport La Crosse Prairie du Chien and Dubuque with rises and falls noted in multiple locations.

Mississippi River Davenport Hastings la Crosse Vee Prairie du Chien Dubuque Seuss Clinton Muscatine Cairo Eee

Stocks Firm In Quiet Day On Wall Street

Stocks were firmer in quiet trading led by rails and steels as doubts about corporate profit limits and potential tax hikes tempered gains. Major issues like U S Steel, Bethlehem, and Chrysler rose, while Dow Chemical slid further. Trading volume eased from the prior week with modest gains seen in utilities and coppers.

New York Treasury Department Congress U. S.S Erie Railroad Bethlehem U. S. Steel Chrysler General Motors American Woolen General Steel Castings U.S Rubber Louisville & Nashville Dow Chemical Master Electric Montgomery Ward

Wall Street Quotation Highlights From Daily Trading Activity

The report lists myriad stocks from Adams Express to Woolworth and beyond with prices, changes, and markers. Key names include Kresge, Kennecott, Libbey Owens, Lockheed, McKesson, Paramount, Coca Cola, General Electric, Goodyear, Union Carbide, Westinghouse, and Woolworth among others, reflecting a broad market snapshot across industries and exchanges.

J. E. Bennett & Co W.H. Jump Merchants National Bank Adams Express Alaska Juneau Kennecott Allied Stores Kresze &Ss&s Chalmers Kroger G. B Aic Libbey Owens Myers Maracaibo Pow & L Lockheed Fortune P McKesson Idea Marshall Martin Ol’ Mathiesen Amn Miami Amn Woolen iv Mont Ward Ark Murray Corp Armour & Co Bellas Vwng Atebisorae Bischultts ’ Aviation Cory Us Gash Re Camp Wyantuly Plymouth Cole Palmolive Gemi Credit Cons Edison Iit Repb Steel Conner Roebuck Motors Warel Crown Drug Crucible Steely Deere Sear Sperry Corn Douglas Air Hetn Sas Sho Greyhound Hat Corp Hayes Body Ra Hecker Warner Bros West Union Qai Hiram Walker Hudson Mtrs Allrs Ms Central Wilson Woolworth Hydro S. T Chicago

Two New American Destroyers Launched

KEARNY N J AP Two new American destroyers Hamble ton and Rodman slid down the ways at Federal Shipbuilding yards into the Hackensack river The two five million dollar ships will be commissioned within 0 days

Kearny N. J United States’ War Hambleton Rodman Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company Hackensack

Wheat Rebounds After Early Drop on Chicago Board Market

Chicago wheat recovered from an opening dip to gain fractional amounts as soybeans showed strength. December wheat rose to 1 22 and other grains advanced slightly with soybeans up over 2 cents. Volume was light as traders awaited Washington developments and profits prompted minor pullbacks.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Commission House Washington

Wheat and grain market snapshot from Winnipeg and Chicago

Market wires show open Oct 73 Dec 74a May .783a values for wheat, with highs and lows noted. Chicago cash grain lists No 3 red wheat and No 2 mixed prices, oats soybeans and barley quotes, plus field seed and lard prices and package names.

Winnipeg Chicago

Wisconsin cheese prices and Boston wool market report

Wisconsin cheese exchange reports for the week of September 29 to October 4 listing prices for various varieties including squares twins daisies horns and cheddars. Boston wool market remained quiet with modest demand for domestic and fine foreign wools and grease bale prices reported for several fleece categories.

Wisconsin Plymouth Wis Wisconsin Cheese Exchange Wisconsin Squares Boston U. S. Dept. Agricultures Sbaston

Marion News See Monticello Game

A Marion high school football team travels to Monticello on Friday evening with a large local support showing many attendees and listed accompanying names. Community notices include bridal shower honors, visitor acknowledgments, travel updates, and club activities across Marion and nearby Cedar Rapids areas.

Monticello Marion High School Virginia Howe Winnifred Schrubbe John Ratliff Dorothy Ratliff Hazel Mae Dorothy Hutton Dorothy Hayes Dorothy Dumbalton Hugh Hutton Gladys Hyde James Frazee Marion Towers Dale Mary Lou Thomas Betty Peck Richard Blok Dean Johnson Charles Maxfield John Gibney Helen Lagerquist Robert Wilber Richard Shay Bob Mitchell Bob Wainwright Stitch and Chatter Club R. V. Cafe Richard Sears Cedar Rapids Moline

Chicago Produce Markets Report From AP

Chicago markets show butter receipts 643740 with steady prices, eggs receipts 4430 firm, potatoes arrivals 83 and total US shipments 478 with moderate supplies. Off condition stock in northern areas seen as slow demand, overall market steady to weak. US No 1 Tolaho russets valued at 1 606 190, with regional cobblers priced around 1.10 to 1.55. Produce futures from Lamson Bros noted, with mixed butter and egg standard references and incomplete month figures.

Chicago Tolaho Russet Burbanks US South Dakota Cobblers Wisconsin Bliss Chippewas U. S

Watches Cleaned and Jewelry Deals Advertised

An array of ads offers watch cleaning for $1 and new mainsprings, fur hats on order, a hat shop, jewelry sales with a tax deadline on October 1st, and various services from loom knitting to car sales. Promotions promote value, layaway plans, and tax notices amid a mosaic of local merchants and services including Lombard Jewelers and Vincent's Jewelry Store.

Probasco Jeweler 2Nd Ave Ginsberg's Andrew Richards Vincent's Jewelry Store 3Rd St Wisconsin Lumber CO Tom Mason 3Rd Ave C. R. Knitting CO Sandk Printing Co 2Nd St H. K. Schaefer Kresge Ride Vogel Griffith Feather Mattress Co

Marion area church services and schedules listed

Local church notices list pastors, service times, and sermon topics for multiple congregations. MARION area churches include Baptist with Rev. L W Inman, Catholic with Rev T J McElliott, Christian with Rev Vernon H Carter, Congregational with Rev Raymond C Swisher, Free Methodist with Rev Guy James Jr, Methodist with Rev Arthur W Henke, Presbyterian with Rev C V R DeJong, St Paul Evangelical Lutheran with Rev Carl E Krog, Seventh Day Church of God, Prairie Chapel, and Alburnett Methodist. Sunday school and worship times vary. promotion days and election of officers noted. sermons cover themes from church identity to daily work.

L. W. Inman B.Y.P.U St. Joseph’s T. J. McElliott Vernon H. Carter Bible Christian Endeavor Raymond C. Swisher Swisher Guy James, Jr Arthur W Henke Epworth League C. V. R. DeJong Senior Christian Endeavor Ladies Spiritual Life Group Alta Rollins St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Carl E. Krog Gra Seventh Day Church of God Sixth Street Ninth Avenue Prairie Chapel J. B. Clyde Alburnett Methodist

West Virginia Chooses Tall Corn Champ for WV Iowa Contest

West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner J B McLaughlin named Charley Meadows of Gilmer County West Virginia s tall corn champion while conceding Iowa won the interstate contest Iowa s stalk reached 23 feet but WV rules demand ears Meadows won 25 dollars for a 17 foot seven inch stalk and WV will send a West Virginia ham Governor George Wilson of Iowa will receive the prize and the safety note mentions Los Angeles silencing traffic signal bells to reduce noise and distraction

Charleston W. Va J. B. McLaughlin Charley Meadows Gilmer County West Virginia Iowa Meadows McLaughlin George Wilson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lamson Brothers and Company H. R. Mowrey Austin Minnap Wuly Jane Wees Mch Bea Public Utilities Industriais Ou RR Wall St Armour, Co Borg Warner Butler Bros. Bi Midwest Corp Chicagco Corp Dison Asig Saint. Co Marion News Ray Hoglund Ruth Culver Marion Ralph Richardson North Fourteenth Street Richardson Lee Tucker Fred Henak Mary Ann Wheeler Patricia Eckhart Marion Allen Lillian Sawyer Mt. Castle Olga Shackelford Washington, D. C W. C Leta Cornelius Marchant R. G. Mann Maquoketa J. J. Booth Dr. Booth C. G. Stevens Delavan Lake Edith Jenkins Charles Luse Carmichael, Pa Luse Lloyd Klopp Old Marion Road Handicraft Club No. 2 M. E. Chisman Lawrence N. Martin William R Dick) Reed Ellington Field Houston Tex Randolph Field Aviation Corps Owen Everett Brunscheen Wyoming Anamosa Hospital David Everett Brunscheen Marjorie Dukek Earl Dukek Alburnett Hallwood Cafe Jeannette Titus Aaron Miller University of Iowa Titus Howard M. Titus John E. Titus Augusta William LeGuire Third Avenue Herbert Dorton Camp Ord Calif Ralph J. Kendall The Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs C. A. Garrison Henry Arp, Jr Independence Leslie Miller Lamson Bros. and Co Gazette the Gazette ETN Classified Advertising Department Kuba Funeral Home 2Nd St. SE F. . Darling Cottage Grove Ave Eas Katz Jewelry & Loan Co 1St St. E J E. Katz Katz K St. SW Mary Adams David McGregor 1St St. SW Dial Ee & Fletcher Rapids 3Rd ST. NE Res Moines Lovely Lady Oil Permanent Lovely Lady ‘Beaty Shop Isk Ave Bishop's Lillian Suchy Beauty Shop Paris Academy Lis Welcome Moose Danceland Jimmy Barnett Gents Viking S.P.S. Hall Ceda AR Rapid Thornwood Rene Hartley Vaclavska B. J. Hall Chas. Sova Elmer Paeey Twin Towers Carl Eva M. DeLape Ce-Mar Top Hat Imogene Jurgenson Business” Services Fiji Willman Aeing Coll Kasner Mt. Vernon Ave John Zrudsky Ree Conaughy P. Home Service Gardner Geo. L. Karr Kutchera Sodding & Fuel CO Nationwide Casualty Insurance Company Maine Philippines Massachusetts Atc P. T Webster Standard Building Cleveland Ohio Geo Garett Middle 40Th St Iowa Cafe Foley Montrose Country Club Jack Young Cigar Store Lindy'’s 1St Ave A. H. Sargent Washington Ave 3rd_ Ave 4Th Ave Central Employment AG CY Granby Paar Henderson School of Welding Sth Ave Ar Ee Srs Midwest Real Care Gazette C Midwest Best Rapids School of SETI Autos & Trucks Allen Motor Co Ave. & 10Th St Boxzette Wiline Schneider Chevrolet Studebaker Wegmonstrator Diamond T Truck Sales CO 1St Street Marion Churches Los Angeles NEA Service
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