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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1940

Page

2

Livestock Market Mixed with Broad Price Moves

Chicago and Des Moines markets show uneven livestock prices amid varying supply. Cattle receipts and cattle futures reflect mix of steady to higher feeder costs while hogs and sheep display divergent trends across regions, with limited gains and notable price swings.

Arades Mead Om Oseenr Texas Omana Western Bulls Stacker Freder Glauchter BON Fox Enod Stark Iseer

Hog Prices and Market Quotes in Ottumwa Today

Auction and slaughterhouse price list for hogs by weight in Ottumwa. Includes ranges from under 100 pounds to over 550 pounds with quotes around 4.60 to 9.00 per hundredweight and miscellaneous seller notes. Indicates fluctuating values across weight classes and references hog buyers and butchers.

Associated Press Ottumwa

Best Local Hogs Continue Weaker On Local Market

The best hogs remain weaker on the local market with prices down five to ten cents for pigs up to 270 pounds. All other categories, including packers, are steady. The no fill top price stands at $625.

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Prices and Livestock Sales

Cedar Rapids market summaries list grain and produce prices including wheat rye and soybeans with various grade levels. Live poultry prices show Nehts and Leghorns, hens, broilers, and roosters with weight categories. Fruit and vegetable items feature lemons oranges grapes celery lettuce onions cabbage apples cranberries and more with unit prices.

Michigan

Bond Market Sways After Japan Germany Italy Pact

New York bonds opened weak as bids fell short of prior close and yields rose. Government issues slid 3 to 5 points with 6s near lows. corporate and other issues showed mixed, narrow trading with several notable hits and few gains.

New York Revicw API Closurg Orient Development Stss Shingetsu Electric International Telephone New York Central US Orcovernmer Presihout Sea

Produce Markets Chicago Prices and Receipts Summary

Chicago markets show firm creamery receipts at 590.723 with 92 score and 784c other prices unchanged. Egg receipts 6.601 steady, potato receipts 59 on track with 330 total U 5S shipments 508. Idaho russets slightly stronger. northern stock and Early Ohio varieties steady. US No 1 prices listed for Idaho russet Burba nts, Colorado red McClures, Nebraska Triumphs, Minnesota North Dakota cobblers 80-90 percent US No 1 359782 2¢ Early Chris 75-85 percent US No 1, Bliss Triumphs 85-20 percent US No 1 75% A5¢. Butter storage standard futures and egg refrigerator standards noted with dates November 23 and December 2.

Chicago Idaho Minnesota North Dakota Cobblers U US U S Theattac Bliss

Steel led market gains as steel stocks rise on Monday

New York reports steel shares leading gains with prices up over a point while bonds firmed despite Japanese issues slipping to year lows. Leading groups edged higher on short covering, with Celanese and Northern Central Railway hitting new yearly highs.

New York U. S Celanese Northern Central Railway McKesson& Robbins Budd Manufacturing General Steel Castings Pittsburgh Steel van Raalte

Wall Street Stocks Quotations From Alaska to Chicago

A scanned page lists daily stock quotations across many firms and sectors. Entries include Alaska Juneau 4 percent and International Harvester 46, Allied Stores 163.9, Lockheed 288, Sears Roebuck 62, Procter Gamble 64, General Electric 1134, US Steel around between other named companies and prices. The column shows closing values and mixed movements across industrials, utilities, and consumer goods firms.

J E. Bennett & Co Nmanager Telephone Merchants Nations Bank Alaska Juneau Harv Allied Chem Intl Mining Allied Stores Intl Nickel Alas Chalmers Amn Can T& T Amn Powter I Johns Manville Hide & Lo Kennecott Inti Corp Kresee S Jade Amn Loco Vala Libhes Owens Pow & L da A Myers Boimlts Amn Rad Carsonic Lockheed Smeltins Loews Amn Steel _Fdys Rott Tae Amn Suix Ouillard Amn Tel &_ T Lowville Das Backara Mtrs Perrourds Ae Paramount Ataal & Heela Aye Canada Dry Penney J.C Phillips Pet Chlores Als Proctor Gamble Estinigenea Chee & Ohio Apresse Motors Cria Cola Cale Fuel Sears Roebuck Baharane Reeve Comwu Southern Simmons Cola Conroleum Skelly Sorang Souick Raisar Ceontl Motors Sperry Corpal Sais Coty Stann Crucible Stee Qs Stew Warner Steel Ant Etene Webster Amaus Studebaker Curtiss Gen Electricus Gen Fond Iw. & & Ind Ale Pape CiMnt Bras Pvt Goebel US Steel Goodrich Goodyear Tire Graham Greshound Hupp Heileman Bershof Jarvis Bendix Marsh Field Cen Tin Midwest Corp Sunstrand Come Edison Saift Walereen

Boston Wool Market Sees Price Gains Across Fleece Grades

UPI reports strong demand in Boston for fine western creans and bright fleece wools. Prices advanced two to three cents on scoured basis with higher bids on blood and delaine grades, as activity increased and greas quotations held firm.

Boston UPI US Agriculture Department

Wheat and Rye Rise on Chicago Board of Trade

Wheat prices advance sharply with May delivery hitting a season high as buying interest grows. Rye strengthens alongside wheat. corn and oats stay steady to firm with light volume. soybeans rise slightly. Winnipeg tones support Chicago, while cash markets show varied grade quotes for wheat and corn.

Lamson Brothers and Company H. R Mowrey Cedar Rapids Merchants National Bank Chicago Board of Trade Winnipeg

Bugs Poises Lighthearted View On African Affairs

In a satirical column Bugs Baer jokes about Africa politics and tensions. He references Dakar, Ubangi, de Gaulle, Hull, Grover Whalen, and General de Gaulle, noting the diplomatic mess and doubled talk with a playful, sardonic tone.

L'Affaire D'Horse Feathers General de Gaulle Africa

Marion corn festival draws large attendance in Friday events

The Marion news notes a big turnout for the town corn festival cooking school with two Marion high school home economics classes and about 200 women at the afternoon session. Exhibits concessions and vaudeville drew crowds. Farm Bureau day was Saturday and the festival ends Saturday night.

Marion Marion High School Harold Phillips B E_ Beiber Farm Bureau

Sunday church services and calendars listed for Marion area

Marion churches publish Sunday schedules with pastors and service times. Baptist led by Rev Inman at Bible school 9 45, worship 10 45. Catholic Mass 7 30 and 9 30. Congregational 11 with Pilgrim Hymn service. Christian 10 45 and evening 6 30. St Pauls Lutheran 10 30 with 2:30 voters assembly. Presbyterian 9 45 Sunday school and 10 55 worship. Methodist Episcopal 9 45 school and 11 worship. Prairie Chapel 11 worship and 7 30 with hymns led by Rev Clyde.

L. W Inman Ed Lagerquist St. Joseph's T. J. McElliott R. Swisher Don Torrence Ralph Noyce Grinnell Pilgrim Highraaders Vernon Carter St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Carl E. Krog Voters’ Assembly Presbyterian C. V. R DeJong D. B Storck Christian Endeavor Methodist Episcopal Arthur W. Henke Floyd Robson Prairie Chapel J. B. Clyde Perry Maquoketa

Tama Routs Nevada 32 0 Behind Benda Stars

Special to The Gazette Tama dominates Nevada as Benda rushes twice for 40 yards each and Croskrey blocks for Tama on both scores. Final score Tama 32 Nevada 0 with Mason and Quigley scoring and Mason passing for the extra points.

Benda Tama Nevada the Gazette Croskrey Ooama Mason T Quigley Corns Iplunse

New Dodges With Fluid Drive On Display At Handler

Handler Motor company shows the new Dodge Luxury Liners featuring Fluid Drive from stop to speed without shifting gears. Oil transmits power for a smooth ride. Demonstrators are ready to prove the performance. The lineup includes larger bodies, two tone upholstery, and a new six passenger coupe with multiple body styles.

Dodge Handler Motor Company Second Avenue SE Handler's

New Office Hours Set For Cedar Rapids Alien Registry

By noon Saturday 492 aliens registered in Cedar Rapids and surrounding area, including 244 men and 248 women. Beginning Monday the alien registration office in the north basement will open from 3 am to 4 pm daily and 7 to 9 pm on Wednesdays. Aliens not yet registered are urged to call and obtain preliminary forms to fill at home.

Cedar Rapids Federal

Mississippi River Stagis and River Trade Scores

Fragmented OCR text lists river towns including Hastings La Crosse Prairie du Chien Dubuque Memphis and Corian with scattered numbers and dates. The passage reads like a ledger of river trade events or stages with inconsistent figures and fall indicators.

Mississippi River

Blue Barron Guests At Greene Hall Dinner

Blue Barron, band leader and Paramount show guest, dined with Dean Melvin A. Carlson of Greene hall and Coe College student John Bickel jr. Autographs were given, with Barron touring the campus. He noted Coe songs would feature in upcoming Paramount appearances.

Blue Barron Paramount Theater Hal Sheridan Melvin A. Carlson Greene Hall Coe College John Bickel, Jr Coe Barron WMT Ohto University the Paramount

Weather Outlook for Chicago Area Sept 28 to Oct 2

Extended forecast covers Sept 28 to Oct 2. Temperatures rise to near normal in Town Wisconsin and Illinois by weekend with overall above normal into the period. Cooler in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin Sunday and Monday, then rising. Rainfall slightly above average in western Iowa Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin with light to moderate showers Mon through Wed. elsewhere little to no rain.

Chicago Mississippi Valley Town Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota Iowa

Atalissa Nine Defeats Springdale 9 To 4 in Loose Game

Atalissa baseball team beat Springdale 9 to 4 on Friday. Crees pitched for Atalissa while Barkalow started for Springdale as the visitors outhit the home club 12 to 10 but committed eight errors.

Atalissa Asf Iss Springdale Crees Barkalow

Deaths of Charles H Clement and Mary Thuerauf relatives

The notice reports the death of Charles H Clement aged 84 at his home in Iowa City area and details his background, survivors, burial in Aspen Grove Burlington, and funeral arrangements. It also notes the death of Mary Elizabeth Thuerauf at her Solon home, with survivors, religious service at St Marys Solon, and burial at Oak Hill Solon.

Charles H Clement Howard County Iowa Second Street T. M Sinclair Company Mr. Clement Andrew Jeanette Clement Plymouth Burlington Aspen Grove Mary Charles H Jr. Everett Ruth King Cedar Rapids Verne William Arenn Beatty Chapel Mary E. Thuerauf Mary Elizabeth Thuerauf Solon John Thuerauf William Smyth Earl Jacobs North Liberty Lena Bertha John E Lisbon Frank Jerns Ames St Mary’s Church J. E. Michalek Oak Hill Cemetery

Monona White Sox top St Olaf 8 to 4 at fall festival

Monona White Sox beat St Olaf 8 to 4 in the season finale at the Monona fall festival. Goltz pitched seven hits allowed for Monona, while Williams led the offense with four hits including two doubles.

the Gazette Monona Monona White Sox St. Olaf Goltz Williams

Local handyman ads mix services from chimney repair to rug cleaning

Classified glimpses show diverse services offered in Sodding Black Dirt listings, including chimney and furnace work, painting, hauling, junk removal, concrete drives, seeding, and flag stone. Several names and dial numbers appear, with occasional special rates and home service promises.

Kutchera ¢ CO van Schrader Hawkeye Tin Shop L. E. Cummins McAllister Willman C. R. Heating Co Rockwall Fred Young J Smith Hepner's Res Nn Eee Spa

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