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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1932
Page
14
Chicago figures show hogs around $5 with bidders asking higher levels while packers discourage raises. Opening bids held steady at about $4.90 to $5.00 as receipts top 10,000 head with 6,000 hogs on consignment and 4,000 carried over. Lamb and cattle markets show tepid demand and mixed steady to lower bids amid ample supplies.
U S Department of Agriculture market report shows hogs receipts around 18 000 with steadier to higher bids for many weights. Cattle receipts near 6 900 with calves and yearlings firm to higher, including higher top prices for grain fed steers and mixed lots. cows and bulls varied by grade with cutters and common stock weaker. Lambs and sheep across the board show activity with 90 lb plus lambs at steady to higher bids and ewes and feeds fluctuating by weight.
Livestock receipts at St Louis show hogs 9 000 with prices marked lower around 4.75 for 140 160 lbs and 4 654 75 for 160 206 lbs. Calves 1 200 opening slow with few sales steady. slaughter steers mostly 4.00 to 9.50 with select higher. Sheep receipts 5 000 lambs opening steady to weak as packers push lower.
Receipts at Omaha 14 000 cattle with steady to higher bids for hogs and sows, light weights mixed. ca receipts 4 000 cattle with fed steers steady to slightly lower. sheep receipts 11 000 with lambs mostly 25c lower and feeders comprising 40 percent. Prices include steers $6.50-$8.25, heifers $5.75-$7.00, cows $2.25-$2.75, bulls $4.50-$6.00, lambs $4.25-$5.75, feeders $3.00-$5.75.
Receipts show 2000 cattle and 800 sheep with weak bids across steers cows and feeders. Fat cattle mostly $6.00 to $8.50 with declines. grain fed $6.25 to $6.50, feeders around $5.75 to $7.00, sows $2.25 to $3.75. Sheep opening strong then softer as packers bid lower, lambs around $5.75 to $6.35, feeders $4.00 to $4.50.
AP reports U S Department of Agriculture combined hog receipts at 21 concentration yards and 7 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ending 8 am Wednesday totaled 23200, up from 13200 a week earlier and 8600 a year ago. Prices varied by weight with light and heavy hogs showing declines or steady rates.
Hog price report from Iowa markets includes Mason City and Ottumwa figures. Prices vary by weight and grade with best lights at 180-230 lbs around 4.20, 240-260 lbs around 4.00, heavy 270-300 lbs near 3.00, prime heavy 310-350 lbs about 3.00, and sows 300-400 lbs near 3.30. Ottumwa shows various ranges with 160-180 lbs around 4.00 and 180-220 lbs near 4.25.
Kansas City market reports receipts around 3000 head with steady to 10 cent gains on 210 pound cattle. Top prices reach 4.50 for 160 to 210 pounds while 600-900 pound steers trend from 6.75 to 9.00 with higher premiums for larger lots. California listings show best fed steers from 8.50 to 9.25 with varied weights, cows and vealers also priced. sheep and lamb quotes noted with tops near 6.10 for hogs and mixed lamb ranges.
The best grades of hogs on the local market are slightly weaker after a 5 cent drop in all prime grades Wednesday. Good packers are unchanged. The prime top is down to 4.10 dollars.
Market notes list calves around 190 pounds and 106 to 130 pounds with prices near 9.50 and 56 cents. Sheep prices shown for choice lambs under 85 pounds at about 4.25 to 4.75 per head, with heavier lambs priced by weight as analysis indicates.
Local listings show grain and produce rates including corn at 25c per bushel, No. 2 yellow 25c, No. 3 yellow 24c, loose hay at 10.00, choice baled hay 10.00, straw 6.00, heavy hens 16.50, butter and eggs prices, and wholesale vegetables with California Valencias at 3.50 per unit. Market items include assorted springs, fruits, and other farm staples.
Wheat reversed a midday drop as heavy late buying forced shorts to cover on the Chicago Board of Trade. The session closed with wheat up about 11 to 12 cents, corn and oats also rising, and rye modestly higher. Provisions remained firm in a tight market.
AP wire report shows receipts totaling 116 cars with price quotes for cash No 1 northern at 52594 to 545sc and No 1 dark northern at 15 percent protein trading around 57566 60 percent scale 14 percent 56544 58 percent ec 13 percent 53% 565cc 12 percent 535 454%c No 1 dark hard Montana 14 percent 555 4 56%c No 1 amber durum 344 60%c No 1 red durum 4124 42%ac Sept 51%c Dec 53%oc for corn No 3 yellow 336 34c and oats No 3 white 1644 16%c.
U S government bonds finished trading with Liberty 3 2s at 191.40, Liberty First 4s at 101.24, Liberty Fourth 4 percent 45s at 103. Treasury 4 4s 47 52 at 106.22, Treasury 48 54 at 103.24, Treasury 3s 40 43 June at 100, Treasury 3s 46 49 at 97.28, Treasury 3s 51 55 at 96.29.
In New York the bond market faced uncertain trading with a narrow range and modest volume. Some gains appeared in unified government obligations and Liberty loans, while speculative railroad bonds saw partial realizations. The foreign section remained mixed as earnings news offered little encouragement.
AP dispatch reports mixed results across commodities. Wheat and corn receipts hold steady while Kansas and Idaho items quote modest gains and slight decay noted in some lots. Live poultry deliveries show unchanged pricing as butter and egg quotes edge lower in unsettled trading.
Receipts for butter show 42 512 and higher prices with 21 percent extras. eggs firm with mixed colors and standards, 45 lb cases at 184 percent net. Poultry market steady to easy with expressed prices for hens, roosters, and small fowls. store credit sales noted in the fragment.
In Minneapolis a garbled OCR fragment mentions patents and a range of amounts including 4.20 5008.90 and 850019. The text lacks clear entities or a coherent event but references financial figures and patents in a carioad context.
An AP style listing shows demand figures for multiple currencies. Britain at 3514 cents, France 3.9154, Italy 5.69 percent, Belgium 13.836, Germany 224i, Holland 40.34, Norway 17.50, Sweden 13.0414, Denmark 18.852, Switzerland Spain 8.08, and others. The text appears garbled with misprints and partial entries.
New York AP reports a sweeping midweek advance as shorts covered and leading shares climbed 1 to 5 points. The close showed strength with about 2,200,000 shares traded and gains in American Telephone American Can Allied Chemical American Tobacco Case Coca Cola Eastman U S Steel preferred Drug Union Pacific and Santa Fe.
The market regained momentum on Wednesday after a Tuesday dip. Early irregular trading yielded to solid afternoon strength with gains in American Telephone, American Can, Allied Chemical, U S Steel, Coca Cola, Dupont, Johns Manville, Sears Roebuck, Santa Fe, Union Pacific, Northern Pacific, Great Northern and more. Short sellers retreated as buyers pushed prices higher, and electric power and oil issues also attracted support.
Receipts at St Joseph livestock yard show 4500 hogs with slow trading as early sales focus on shipping. Hogs 180-210 lbs mostly 4.00 to 4.25, 170-220 lbs 4.50 to 4.75. no action on west coast butchers. Cattle receipts about 1000 with limited slaughter steers and yearlings, few sales up to 8.50, bulk steady to 10 cents higher. stockers and feeders 3000 receipts with prices around 6.00 for various grades.
A Cedar Rapids report details this year’s road toll with figures on accidents injuries and fatalities. Local officials urge caution and note trends in traffic safety as data are compiled.
A cease hostilities appeal in the Chaco will be signed at the State Department by representatives of nineteen American nations and sent to Bolivia and Paraguay. The document urges an immediate halt to fighting and seeks a negotiated settlement.
Private advices from Asuncion and censored lines from Asuncion and La Paz indicate Paraguay and Bolivia preparing opening general offensives in the Chaco. Bolivian plan aims to seize a long line of forts while Paraguay readies to take the initiative amid ongoing clashes at multiple forts.
Geneva reports the League of Nations message to Bolivia and Paraguay urging peace received no replies. President Matos of the league council had appealed for a peaceful solution to the border conflict.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation opened talks with Interstate Commerce Commission officials and railroad leaders on a plan to reemploy thousands on railroads. Governor Pinchot urged Pennsylvania receive an immediate loan of 10 million dollars from unemployment relief funds, with a potential 35 million later.
An Italian student learning English at Olympic village misinterprets the term lady after linguist Ruth Larson explains that a lady is a refined woman. He repeats, then jokes that the word implies a wet blanket, highlighting slang confusion in the lesson.
In Wilmette Illinois Goldberg an Irish terrier and mascot of the 122nd Field Artillery during World War I was granted a free license for life by the village board in recognition of its war record. Goldberg was gassed in the Meuse offensive and remains active, barking at the meeting to show thanks.
DES MOINES AP Mrs Harriet Francks arraigned in federal court on charges of uttering and forging a disability allowance check for 12 dollars in Baxter Iowa. She admitted her part in a Midwest counterfeit check ring and waived to the grand jury on the forgery charge. Secret Service agents have pursued the case since her Mendota Missouri arrest.
Albie Booth the 1931 Yale football captain married July 4 to Marion Noble, his sweetheart since grammar school days, information announced by BRAMNFORD town officials. Town Clerk Charlie A. confirmed details.
General Motors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 25 cents a share on common stock. The payout reflects the automaker's steady earnings and investor-friendly policy amid market conditions.
Despondent over ill health Low Light 63 of 1066 Twelfth street NE Cedar Rapids died by self inflicted gas inhalation shortly before midnight Tuesday. Found by wife after detecting odor. No inquest planned. Born Sept 11 1869 in New York state he lived in Shawnee Oklahoma before Cedar Rapids twelve years. Survived by wife daughter Mrs Tim Frank two grandchildren Donna and Bonnie Lee Frank and son Russell at home. Funeral arrangements pending at Turner chapel.
Funeral services will be held at Blairstown Evangelical church at 2 p.m. Thursday with the funeral party leaving Monahan chapel at 1 p.m. Burial is in Koszta. The family requests no flowers and friends may visit at the chapel Wednesday. Mrs. Stracke, born in Marengo, lived in Cedar Rapids the last eight years and is survived by her husband, her parents in Blairstown, and many Coover siblings across Iowa and Arkansas.
Joseph Pavlicek 58 of 1026 Seven teenth avenue SE Cedar Rapids died at 1 30 am Wednesday after a lingering illness. Born December 25 1873 in Chicago he moved to Cedar Rapids at age two and a half. He worked as a cooper for T M Sinclair Co. Survived by his mother Mrs Barbara Trusty and brothers Frank Charles and John all of Cedar Rapids. Burial in Bohemian National cemetery. Funeral 2 pm Friday at Janeba and Brosh chapel with Rev F D Chada. Visitation 7 9 pm Thursday.
Gov. Parnell grants Iowa governor's request to return Emma Tessar and Palmer Anderson to Des Moines on charges of conspiring to defraud Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance of about $16 000. They were arrested in Little Rock after a Monday arrest.
Auto accidents trigger two district court suits in Washington Iowa. Carl P Ruegsegger sues John Greiner for 1000 claiming negligence and no license by Greiner's granddaughter after a June 29 collision near Wellman. Earl Lintz administrator seeks 20000 against Merritt Reiner for Elwyn Lintz's death in a crash near Grand View last year. Attorneys Cahill Boland and Hines of Cedar Rapids represent the plaintiff.
Mrs. Cora C. Glassford of Alamo Heights won a divorce from Pelham D. Glassford Washington police superintendent. She charged abandonment on January 1, 1927. The couple wed at Fort Riley, Kansas in 1907.
Mrs Arvetta Smith who fled the Rockwell City women s reformatory on June 28 was brought back to the Iowa facility Tuesday from Oklahoma City.
A Tuesday night blaze at the Peoples clothing store in Marshalltown caused about $10,000 in damage. Insurance will cover the loss.
Miss Helen Hough of Greeley was guest of honor at a Friday evening party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Roy L Hough on the lawn of the Mrs T P Shreve home decorated with seasonal flowers. Five hundred dollars in prizes were awarded to Miss Lillian Nash and Miss Myra Pease, with Miss Mildred Reed winning first in dancing. Guests included Misses Lorna Armstrong Edythe Schneider Margaret and Marian Harris Gertrude and Myra Sherman Laverne Nichols Lillian Mildred Reed Nash Hough Greeley Pauline Derry Canton IA and Dorothy Clute Iowa City.
The Marion Community canning kitchen will operate again Friday with apples donated and requests for vegetables and other fruit. Women willing to work for canned goods should contact Miss Mildred Titus at the Community club office. items needed include cooking utensils jars and containers.
Mr Jenne Rearick and Miss Bessie Castle attended with P Shimerda of Cedar Rapids as Harvey Grover was buried after a Sunday auto crash near Anarosa. The services were held at the local Methodist church in Monticello.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Reiter and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Shanklin Sunday motored to Dubuque where they met Mr. and Mrs. Herman Georges and their family of Savannah Inn and Miss Florence Reiter of Norfolk Nebraska for a picnic.
The Past Noble Grands association will hold its annual picnic Friday at noon at Mrs. Harley F. McCalley’s home. Members should bring a covered dish and utensils. potatoes coffee cream and sugar provided. Car owners and those needing rides meet at the city park at 11 a.m.
Mrs Ray Roberts and Theresa Phelps will move to Centerville to make their home for the present. Mr Roberts left a week ago. he is examiner in charge of a closed bank there. They will not move their household goods yet. Miss Bertha Roberts will take them in her car.
J. C. Miller returned from Persia Iowa after a week at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. John Phelps.
Chapter CS of P. E. O. will convene at 2 30 p m Thursday in the home of Mrs. A. E. Granger to discuss society matters.
Mrs. George Holmes hosted a Tuesday luncheon at 1 PM at 125 South Twenty ninth Street Cedar Rapids in honor of Miss Florence Reiter of Norfolk Nebraska visiting Marion relatives and friends. Mrs. Grace Brown and Mrs. C E Reiter attended as Marion guests.
Mr and Mrs P G Harlan rode with Cedar Rapids friends to Dubuque Dickeyville Wis Galena Il and returned via Clinton detailing a daytime motor trip through three states with multiple towns visited.
Miss Ruth Green of North Liberty is visiting in the James Cippera area and taking part in local activities. Her visit highlights social ties and community engagement in the region.
Mrs. M. W. Courtney has returned home after a brief stay with Mrs. E. A. Chapman in Nevada.
Mrs Carl Nelson and her daughter Nancy from Waukegan Mich arrived in Marion for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs W E Koppenhaver. She traveled with friends as far as Jesup. See Koppenhaver and his sister Margaret there to meet her Wednesday.
Funeral services for Lewis D Searer a longtime Marion resident who died Tuesday morning will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at the family home 1807 Fifth Avenue. The Rev John M Walters pastor of the Methodist church will officiate burial will be at Cedar Memorial cemetery.
The Marion band directed by Paul E Popejoy will perform Thursday at 8 p m in the city park. The program includes Fair Chicago Atlantis Va Dan seuse A Perfect Day Adoration Rhinefels Overture and other pieces with soloists Elliott Hutton and trombone soloist.
Mrs Lizzie Bigger and others attended a Sunday birthday dinner at Ellis Park honoring C A Weichman of Cedar Rapids with family members including Ethel Julius Louis Bigger Amelia Schultz and Carrie Reichert present.
A Minnesota group circulated petitions to nominate Alfred E. Smith for president and Joseph B. Ely of Massachusetts for vice president as independent candidates. The plan calls for eleven Minnesota presidential electors favorable to Smith and Ely, needing two thousand signatures.
President Hoover endorses O A Hammer of Iowa Pearl Button company for expanding four Iowa factories to full capacity and raising wages. Hoover wrote that the plan is sound and most encouraging.
Marion relatives report the death of Mrs. Sarah C. Orr aged 86 on Tuesday at 6 50 p m at the home of her daughter Mrs Olive Gibson in Maquoketa after a stroke She is survived by a son and three daughters Mrs Gibson of Maquoketa Mrs Ed R Mitchell and Mrs Minnie Johnson both of Marion Funeral services are planned for Friday afternoon in Maquoketa with burial in Maquoketa cemetery
Mr and Mrs George Reid were surprised by relatives and friends on Sunday for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. A picnic dinner was served with a cake and flowers on the center table. Guests from Marion included Adam Reid family Will Reid Bell Robertson Jimmy Clem McDonald Jacob Kray August Otto Hanson Ethel New and Ann Hatchman Cedar Rapids. The couple received many gifts.
Miss Ruth Engstrom taught piano and pipe organ as a group of pupils performed at the Methodist church on Tuesday afternoon. Mary Lockwood Elinor Kendall Catherine Cooper played organ solos with Miss Lockwood at the organ and Miss Engstrom at the piano. Mrs Paul E Popejoy accompanied violinist for MacDowell’s To a Wild Rose. Piano numbers by Kathryn Klink James Pope Warren Kelly Jean Lanning Phyllis Lanning Jeanette Titus Pauline Taylor J Sheets Elinor Kendall Mary Balster Joan Balster and Theola Gordon.
Members of the First division of the Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church will entertain all the women of the Third division Thursday at 2 30. They are asked to meet at the home of Mrs. W T Jackson where transportation will be furnished to the W B Sebern home near Marion.
Mr W E Doan Mrs Amy Doan and Miss Amy Doan attended the funeral services for Paul Doan 17 nephew of Mr Doan on Tuesday at Hopkinton following his death Sunday.
Mr and Mrs William Fowler and their son returned from a vacation trip to Cass Lake Minnesota and Winnipeg Canada with no incidents reported and good memories.
The executive committee of Philathea class of the Christian church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. R. E. Leidigh’s home and organized a bake sale to be held soon.
Miss Ruth Converse of Cedar Rapids is spending a few days in Marion as a guest of her cousins Miss Jean Leidigh and Miss Lois Leidigh.
A group of Lisbon women will join Marion hostesses for Ladies day at the Country club on Thursday. Glof starts at 9 15 am with a picnic dinner served by the Marion women. Each guest is asked to bring table service sandwiches and food for two.
F T Fox lodge No 319 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Memorial hall.
Waldo Hart moves from Olin to Marion and rents a home at 1913 Third Avenue, marking a residential change of address.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Graffenberger of Milwaukee Wisconsin visited Marion friends on Sunday. Mr Graffenberger formerly owned the Rexall Drug store in Milwaukee.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. James and daughter Olive Ellen return home from a ten day stay with relatives in Wapello.
Mrs E E Parsons traveled to Des Moines Tuesday morning to attend a Pythian Sisters convention. The Farm Bureau met Tuesday evening at the Marion Community Club to hold its monthly session.
Advertisement notes an ice cream supper to be held on Friday at the Presbyterian lawn. A brief health update reports Mrs. H. D. Rockey’s condition on Wednesday as unchanged.
Miss Mary Munier underwent a major operation at St Luke's hospital on Wednesday. The report notes her condition following the procedure and indicates she is in stable care.
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