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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1936
Page
12
Unofficial Monday receipts show hogs 15000 cattle 15000 sheep 13000 with next week hogs estimated at 67000. Markets were nominally steady Saturday with small shipments and prices near steady on midweights while heavier hogs eased 15 to 25 cents. Cattle and fed steers declined slightly with weekly steer costs around 8.30, sheep and lambs climbed to highs unseen since December and seven years for April.
Cattle receipts 500 with calves 100. fed steers and yearlings mostly steady to 25c lower. extreme top steers $10.15, bulk $7.50-9.00. stockers and feeders weak. Sheep receipts 8,000. wooled lambs 25-40c higher, clippers 50-65c up. best wooled ewes $6.25. Hogs receipts 4,000. light 200-210 lb shippers $10.90, sows $9.60, holdovers 1,000. weights under 250 largely steady to 10c lower.
Receipts at St Paul and South St Paul rise for cattle pigs and sheep with mixed price shifts. Cattle mostly lower across grades while fat cattle and better feeder steers hold higher values. hogs show steady to slightly higher results. sheep see lamb prices up and ewes up modestly compared with Friday.
AP report from Sioux City notes cattle receipts 100 with beef prices 50c below last week. Hogs 300 with prices steady to 10c lower, top 10.35 for 190-260 lb. cattle. Sheep 200 with lambs 50-60c higher, best wooled lambs near 11.50, ewes 4.50 to 6.25, weekly gains offset by lighter offerings.
U S Department of Agriculture notes cattle receipts of 75 and calves 25 with steers and yearlings around 10.25, heifers 6.25 to 7.77, cows 4.75 to 7.00, vealers 8.50. sheep receipts 500 with top price 11.25. hogs receipts 700 with values from 9.25 to 10.35 and packing sows 9.25 to 9.35.
Combined hog receipts at twenty yards and nine packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hour period ended show a regional cattle and pork market activity.
At 8 a.m. Saturday activity showed 19 500 compared with 15 100 a week ago and 16 300 a year earlier. Prices varied with weight categories, light and medium weights listed from 9.00 to 10.65 per unit. Weekend loading held near last week’s level with prices declining about 10 cents in some lines.
Hogs in Waterloo unchanged while Mason City reports steady to firm values across weight ranges. 140-160 lb hogs bring about 9.15 to 9.45 per cwt, 160-180 lb hogs around 10.20, 180-220 lb hogs 10.15 to 10.45, and 220-250 lb hogs near 10.10 to 9.90 per cwt.
Hogs in Austin Minnesota show ranges by weight with prices for good to choice 180-220 pounds at 10.15 to 10.60, 220-250 pounds at 10.10 to 10.40, 250-290 pounds at 9.85 to 10.25, 290-350 pounds at 9.55 to 9.85, and packing sows 275-550 pounds at 8.65 to 9.30.
Local prime hogs weakened further with best grades dropping a nickel on Saturday. Good packing grades held steady as the top price slipped to 10.40 dollars.
Market list from Cedar Rapids shows prices for grain soybeans eggs and produce. Wheat at 88 to 96 cents, oats 21 to 24, barley 30 to 45, corn shelled 45 to 47, soybeans 68 cents, hens and eggs with varied weights and browns 19 to 17 cents, wholesale fruits vegetables with oranges 3.65 to 4.00, grapefruit 3.25 to 3.50, lemons 6.25, potatoes 1.65 to 2.25, strawberries 3 per crate, pineapples 2.00 per dozen, grapes 3.00 per box. Hides and animal byproducts priced with No 1 cured beef hides 12 to 20, No 2 6 to 12, calves 8 to 12, kip 9 to 10, horses 3.25 and 2.75, plus notes on inclusions like manes and tails.
Chicago AP market notes show butter receipts 11 539 steady with creamery specials 93 score at 282 29c extras 92 at 28c firsts 90 91 at 24 27 4c standards 90 at 27 34c. Eggs receipts 27510 steady extra firsts local 20c cars 20 4c graded firsts 19 4c cars 20c storage packed firsts 21 4c 2c. Live poultry no cars in 3 trucks, hens 5 lbs and less 21 1c leghorn 19c Plymouth Rock 27c etc. Potatoes receipts 105 arrivals 206 on track 750 shipments old stock market steady Idaho russets etc with No. 1 prices per cwt.
Local showers expected for Kansas and nearby regions pulled Chicago wheat futures lower. May futures eased about a cent while corn and oats showed small moves amid a light trading week and modest profit taking. Cash market remained steady on active shipping demand for wheat.
AP reports Chicago prices for cash wheat corn oats rye and soybeans with No 5 hard wheat at 1.00 per bushel and various mixed, yellow, white, and sample grades listed. Livestock byproducts show lard tierces at 11.00 and bellies at 14.37, timothy and clover seed values also noted.
AP Minneapolis market summary shows receipts of 80 cars with cash price quotes for No. 1 northern spring, No. 1 dark northern, No. 1 hard Montana, amber durum, red durum, and No. 3 yellow corn plus No. 3 white oats with price ranges and future month bids.
New York bond market extends Friday recovery into Saturday led by rail issues with gains in high and low priced bonds. Convertible loans show quiet activity as American Rolling Mill 4% bonds edge up while U S government list is mixed and French 72s post a notable advance.
U S government bond prices ended the session with Treasury 4s at 112.30, 3s of 46-49 at 105.27, and 3s of 51-55 at 104.15.
Dated article shows eggs receipts 30 471 firmer mixed colors. special packs and standards with varying prices. Butter receipts 9 746 steady with creamery firsts at 29 cents and centralized at 29. Cheese receipts 126 463 quiet with unchanged prices. Live poultry nominal with no freight quotations.
Chicago prices report butter futures at 2634c storage standards for November and egg futures at 215c for April , 212c for May, and 225c refrigerator standards for October.
The New York AP report lists current currency values and adjusted bids for many nations and regions. Notable figures include Great Britain 49394, France 6.58, Italy 7.87, Switzerland 32.58, Japan Tokyo 28.88, Hongkong 32.67, and Mexico City 27.85, with several entries showing nominal or adjusted terms.
U S Department of Agriculture reports domestic wools in Boston held steady last week with minimal demand. Ohio combing fleeces remained largely unchanged at 33 35c grease for fine and 34 35c to 35 37c by grades while 12 months Texas wool moved sparsely at 83 85c scoured.
In recess the labor committee heard PWA officials on the Wagner housing bill as the finance and commerce panels weigh tax and flood control measures. The House convened in recess while public lands debates Mt. Olympus park with Ickes present. labor panel questioned Peter Grimm on Wagner housing, and a $250,000,000 power flood project was rejected. The tax bill debate continued as a special committee wrapped up R. E. Clements questioning and recessed until May 5.
Mrs Marie Clausen 81 died after an 11 year illness in Decorah Iowa. Born Marie Rygg in Norway May 6 1855 she married Claus Clausen in 1878. Survived by adopted daughter Mrs L R Wenrich of Fort Scott Ark and brothers John Jonas and Andrew Rygg of Decorah. Funeral Monday at First Lutheran Church led by Rev T A Hoff.
Police learned that R. R. Goldblatt, once of Cedar Rapids, is in federal custody in Wichita Falls Texas. He is sought in connection with the disappearance of a mortgaged car and Wichita Falls authorities were asked to locate the vehicle. If found, a charge may be filed against Goldblatt.
Selective recoveries lifted stocks modestly as farm implement leaders and several auto and steel issues rose. Chrysler and General Motors advanced, while many issues held steady or edged up fractions in thin turnover amid spring weather and ongoing French election concerns.
Kaddour Ben Hadj Ben Abbas, a member of the Gulaei tribe from Settat Kaddour, died Friday in Casablanca after a long life of farming. Tribal rescuers had shown him as 140 years old before his death, and he had retired there to enjoy old age after a century of work.
Congress enacts tariff legislation to guard domestic markets and the State Department negotiates reciprocity agreements that allow admission of competitive farm products.
Mrs. James J. Wallace addressed the Athenian club at Miss Emma Klein's home on adult education citing progress in Marion. She praised Miss Klein and noted new study clubs, warning urban women to catch up with rural programs led by the Farm Bureau. The tea served twenty guests.
The schoolboys Richard Little Gaylord Ward Ralph Hanson and Donald Bragg will sing two numbers at the morning service Sunday at 11 at the Presbyterian church.
Mrs Harold Ford and her son Danny of Laurens visit Mrs Ford’s parents Mr and Mrs Dan Hickey. Mrs Ford recently underwent a tonsillectomy at Mercy hospital. Mrs Charles Hartung returns to Mount Vernon after a brief stay in the Kellams home with Mr and Mrs Stanley Kellams.
A chorus of 100 children will give a concert at 7 30 tonight at the Methodist church preceding the address by the Rev Frank Mathis on The Blocking Angels Shirley Jean Collis will sing The Rose accompanied by Bonnie Carey and a girls quartet and a boys quartet will also sing
Mrs J L Papes gave a talk at the Shakespeare club meeting at Mrs C B Vernon home about her England trip. Members shared favorite Shakespeare quotations. Mrs R C Wells joined as a new member. Fourteen members were served refreshments. The next meeting will be a picnic supper.
Mrs. Roy King hosted Handicraft Club No 2 with Mrs. Harry Murphey directing Swedish drawn work centerpieces and guest towels. Nine members and one guest, Mrs. Gene Wilbur, attended.
Police sought two card sharps after a Chicago salesman reported losing $20 in a rummy game in a hotel lobby. One suspect was about 65, 5 feet 10, 200 pounds in a grey suit. the other around 40, 5 feet 9, in a dark suit. Police suspect a local father and son connected to a gambling circle.
After six hours of deliberation the district court jury returned a verdict for the defendants in a 345 rental claim by F. W. Kopp and Jennie Page Kopp against T. A. Ryan and Rex J. Avery. The lease on a First avenue E storeroom was disputed as terminated by mutual understanding. Trial before Judge F. O. Ellison, verdict opened by Judge H. C. Ring.
Stephen J. Hines of Marion seeks 20000 in district court against William A. Mehaffey over injuries from a two car crash near First Avenue and Thirty seventh Street E on February 28. Hines was a passenger in Huerth’s vehicle.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists want ad rates for 1 day and 7 days with per line pricing and special rates for work wanted ads. It notes outside Iowa pricing, phone and mail submission options, and a policy limiting corrections to one incorrect insertion.
Paris reports Premier Albert Sarraut ordering heavy guard presence at polling places as 4 807 candidates contest 610 seats in a tense campaign. Army police and secret service coordinate to prevent fascist left wing clashes ahead of Sundays vote with a runoff if no majority is reached May 3.
A church directory lists local congregations with pastors, service times, and Sunday school schedules. Denominations include Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Congregational, Free Methodist, Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian, Evangelical Lutheran, Neighborhood Chapel, Seventh Day Church of God, and Pilgrim Highr readers with respective superintendents and topics.
Atlantic City landlords threaten eviction of relief clients as city withholds rent payments for those housed at state expense. About 3,500 affected while a mock unemployment legislature boos the news in Trenton. Officials warn tax bills to ease the relief emergency unlikely before the May 19 primary.
Martin Sigfred Andersen and Eleanor Maria Ferris of Cedar Rapids obtained a marriage license. Wesley Dixson Wilcox of Stratford and Hazel Irene Martin of Boone also secured licenses.
Lost items include a brown portfolio marked Fashion Frocks, a black cocker spaniel with license 698, a brown and white springer spaniel, and a white fox terrier with brown markings. Found items include a small block and tackle and a black Scottie female dog. Rewards offered and contact numbers provided.
A collage of local notices lists a weekly bank night, car parts service, pest relief, and a dentist, plus ads for pipes, cleaners, clothing, rugs, quilts, tackle, stamps, and hats. It also previews bands and dance venues with times and locations around Marion and nearby streets.
Black dirt sodding fertilizer fill dirt crushed rock drives. Guttering and spouting. Plowing and discing services in various areas. Hauling with semi-trailer sought. Well rotted manure for sale. Windshields replacement and door glass. Dial several local numbers for service.
The text references various local ads and prices including a New Standard Coach at 633 delivered, drug store promos, loan houses, cleaning services, and service ads. It does not provide a direct comparison or resale value data for any specific Chevrolet model.
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