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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1941
Page
8
Chicago reports a heavy swine run causing a price drop in lighter hogs. Salable receipts reached 15 000 head, 4 000 above Monday, with opening quotes down 10 to 15 cents before later firmness. Spring lambs bid steady, while cattle receipts stay above prior periods amid dull trade.
Market reports show Austin Minnesota hog prices by weight range with barrow and gilt values, plus Chicago Des Moines Sioux City Omaha and St Paul livestock quotes. Cattle hogs and sheep prices vary by weight, with receipts totals and wordings reflecting market steadiness and slight declines in some weights.
The local market shows a drop in hog prices with most grades 10 to 15 cents lower. The top long haul hogs fall to about 10.90, while cattle and sheep values vary by weight and quality with several categories down or steady. River stage reports from Davenport and Keokuk show mixed water levels with no major changes.
Markets edged up as Industrials led a cautious session in New York. Gains in United States Steel Bethlehem Chrysler and GM contrasted with mixed moves in Kennecott and American Telephone as commodity strength fed inflation concerns and selling trimmed early advances.
Daily listings show numerous company stocks and prices with figures for Adams Express Alaska Juneau Kroger Allis Chalmers and many others. Chicago and national market entries include Procter Gamble Coca Cola General Motors and Union Carbide among prominent names with varied percentages and share values.
Cheese quotas for the week and Wisconsin cheese prices are reported. In Boston, wool market activity is moderate with some delaine and combing wool sold. Texas wool shows limited sales and varied scoured values amid government contract anticipation.
Wheat climbed to its highest in over two weeks on the Chicago board of trade before a price pullback erased part of the gains. December wheat traded around 1.23 a bushel, while corn and soybeans moved modestly, aided by wet belt conditions and cash buying from professionals and commissions.
Winnipeg wheat quotes show open melt low close for October and December at 149 and 75 with mixed directions. Chicago cash provisions list No 2 red spring and No 2 hard wheat with multiple grade prices and corn soybeans oats rye barley lard prices all reported with varied sample and regional figures.
Chicago and New York market notes show poultry receipts light with varied prices for Plymouth Rock and guinea fowl. Butter and eggs trade firm to unsettled with multiple grade prices. cheese steady. Idaho russets and other regional potatoes listed with price ranges. overall supplies moderate and demand light in Idaho and other regions.
Grain and produce prices listed for Cedar Rapids markets include Wheat No 1 at 61.02, No 2 at 99 cents, Oats No 2 at 43 cents, No 3 at 40 cents, Rye No 2 at 70 cents, Barley No 3 at 45 cents, shelled corn No 2 yellow at 62 1/2 cents, and straw 9 dollars. Poultry prices cover Springs over 5 pounds at 16 cents, Leghorns at 12 cents, Hens over 5 pounds at 16 cents, Ducks over 3 pounds at 1 dollar 6 cents, Geese young at 9 cents, and various other fowl and wholesale fruits and vegetables with multiple item prices. Hides and calves prices are listed for No 1 cured hides at 11 cents, No 2 cured hides at 11 1/2 cents, No 1 calf hides at 13 to 3 cents, No 2 calf hides at 12 to 14 cents, No 7 kip at 12 1/2 cents, No 2 kip at 11 to 14 cents, and high prices for horses and ponies.
New York AP reports a brisk bond market with gains in major fractions. Utilities and lower priced rails led the advance as traders focused on earning prospects. notable movers include International Telephone and Illinois Central.
A dense collection of classified lines lists Geo L Karr painting and refinishing services plus spraying, wallpapering, cabinet work, door repairs, window glass replacement, spouting and sodding services. Also advertised are furniture polishing, cement work, masons, hauling, junk buying, cleaning, and job opportunities in hotels, farms, and factories across various distances and contact numbers.
Richard Shileny and Jerry Tauber pled not guilty before District Judge J Moffitt on assault with intent to commit great bodily injury charges. They are free on 300 dollar bonds. The incident stemmed from a strike at the Wilson company packing plant last April involving damaging a car and threats to occupants.
District court assignments made for Monday include two assault with intent cases from a Wilson packing plant strike, a murder charge, and fourteen driving while intoxicated counts. Defendants named include Godfrey Klump Shileny Tauber Nerad Sip Nosek Harlan Schaefer Rudd Davidson Detert Bailey Bean Voracek Strain Law Anderson and others.
Lost items include a dark blue leather lady's purse between St St and 3rd Ave and 2nd Ave and 12th St with a $22 reward call 32-3876. Also a black billfold with $22 reward, call 2-2438. Local shops advertise Christmas jewelry layaway, watches, and fur services, plus car carburetor service and printing.
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