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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1935
Page
20
Chicago hog prices eased after Thursday gains in a slow market with light demand. Early sales held near steady before the main trade fell about 10 cents. top price reached $9.30 as receipts totaled around 8,000 with 4,000 direct. Outside markets showed strength, and livestock receipts across cities reflected varied results.
Hog prices are steady on the local market with no changes across grades and the top holding at 895 dollars. Sinclair Hog Market lists truck hog prices across weights from 140 to 350 pounds, including various good hogs and packers ranges, plus calf, sheep, and cattle market standings and price bands.
Grain prices for oats, barley, rye, corn shelled and ear listed with multiple cents per unit. Also hides and furs, poultry, fruit and vegetable prices daily wholesale figures for oranges, grapefruit, lemons, potatoes, bananas, lettuce, celery, cabbage, onions, oysters, and select prices.
Chicago AP reports mixed gains and steady to unsettled trading across butter eggs and cheese. Butter futures edge higher with creamery extras and central standards. eggs see varied receipts and price marks across markets. potatoes and poultry show firm supplies with selective gains. Chicago futures track storage and fresh standards with April and June quotes.
New York sugar held at 35 for spot with little below 720 futures up 1 to 2 points while No 3 sugar slid from 236 to 228 in September and waxed uncertain around 233. Foreign exchange quotes show varied rates for Britain France Italy and others with several currency pairs listed. Government bonds closed with Liberty and Treasury issues trading in narrow ranges while a note reports German gas discoveries after a 13 000 foot earth depth finding.
May wheat crossed the dollar mark at the Chicago Board of Trade on a late buying surge as drought damage reports from the Southwest spurred lifting trade. Prices closed higher with May at 1 00 4s, corn up, oats rising, and a firm but nervy undertone as dust storms and weak overseas markets influenced early moves. Cash prices steady. receipts noted.
Grain prices and receipts shown for Chicago cash grain and Minneapolis grain, with bids for wheat and corn by class and protein levels, plus oats, rye, soybeans and seed data. Totals include receipts for Minneapolis with No 2 northern winter wheat at 41 1/4 cents and May July September futures, while corn bids show No 3 yellow near 87 4/8 cents and oats at No 1 white with 9 1/2 cents.
Friday's trading saw metals and rails leading, utilities edging higher, with many issues posting fractional gains. Coca Cola dipped about two points as volume neared 750,000 shares, while rail and metal groups remained firm amid a cautious market tone.
The New York bond market opened the session with limited bids and offers and modest price moves. Rail loans showed uneven activity while several secondary ratings firmed. U S government bonds held a steady tone amid light trading. Prices eased slightly for Baltimore and Ohio St Paul Chile Copper and several utilities while some issues like American Smelting and Union Pacific 4s held steady or improved.
Mrs. Eugene Palmer Sr a longtime Belle Plaine resident died Thursday after a two year illness. Born Nancy Veretta Kepner January 13 1859 in Fayette County Illinois she married Eugene Palmer Sr July 11 1877. Funeral services Saturday at 2 pm Driscoll funeral home led by Rev Earle Selden. Survived by husband five children Ruth Palmer Will Palmer Eugene Palmer Jr Ralph Palmer five grandchildren one great grandchild three sisters and two brothers.
Cuban Army officials said they shot the right man at Santiago despite using the wrong name Jose Gustavo Angulo for the condemned bomber. Eduardo Galvez remains jailed awaiting trial as the first civilian executed by a military court drew sharp reaction and questions over identity.
Chicago report says the Illinois emergency relief commission will face a push for a complete reorganization at Friday’s meeting. State Treasurer John Stelle demands a new administration on a business basis amid alleged irregularities in work relief check disbursement. State Auditor Edward J. Barrett seeks full control of relief accounts or removal from duties.
Washington AP report says the Town legislature urged federal financing to develop small Iowa farms to relieve unemployment. The plan targets 40 and 80 acre tracts to promote self support and reduce competitive production by turning land to subsistence farming.
Frank Corsello, of 308 First Avenue W, sustained a bruised elbow in a four car crash at 1 15 pm Friday on the Second Avenue bridge in front of City Hall. Richard E Jones, 314 First Avenue W, collided with a curbside machine then careened into two parked city cars. Charles D Nolan, 1033 Third Avenue SW, drove the curbside car. Jones lost control momentarily snapping the steering wheel. Cars belonging to Frank Young and Frank K Fiahn, city officials, were damaged.
Dr M Gage president of Coe college will remain on the executive committee of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools after officers are elected Saturday in Chicago L N McWhorter was nominated for the presidency and should win on an uncontested slate Alfred J Pearson of Drake University is the nominee for first vice president Mrs Lillie Pirie Hart of Stanwood died Thursday at about 70 she is survived by a daughter Leone Hart McCafferty and two brothers Will and Alex funeral services will be Saturday at 2 pm in the Stanwood Methodist church burial will follow in Stanwood Cemetery she was an active church member and long time cemetery association officer.
Several damage suits were filed in district court in Iowa with claims totaling more than 10 000 dollars tied to an automobile crash on February 12. Other items note Toledo high school awards at Oelwein music contest, plus local school events in South English Keystone and North English, Palm Sunday confirmations, and Rotary club new officers in Mount Vernon Lisbon.
Dr. HM Ivins spoke at the Y M C A council meeting about squint eyes and their causes. He described constant and alternate squints, praised the Elks club for funding eye treatment for needy children, and urged ear exams and an audiometer for school testing.
A collection of condensed ads includes medical trusses and belts at cut prices from May Drug Co and Dr Swineburn, followed by a car carburetor service and fishing gear listings. Also featured are household items, sewing and tailoring services, rug cleaning, and a furniture cleaner, plus apparel such as knitted wear, dresses, coats, and a spring suit option from Schoen's Fur Store and Glasgow Tailors.
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