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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1936
Page
16
Chicago traders observed steadier cattle prices as Tuesday receipts of 11 000 cattle and 14 000 hogs kept trade near demand, with drought cattle still bought by government agents. Hog prices slipped slightly due to high weekly shipments of 18 000 head, while steers and yearlings showed limited movement and top bids hovered around nine dollars for mixed yearlings.
U S Department reports Chicago market receipts of hogs 18000 and cattle 8000 with 4000 direct hogs. Hogs mostly steady to 10 cents lower. top 11.20, bulk 180-250 lbs 10.85 to 11.15. Cattle steady overall with heavy steers slow. most steers 7.50 to 8.50, good Montana yearling stock 6.25. Sheep receipts 3000 with lambs steady. best packer grades 10.00 to 10.50, city butchers 10.65 to 10.75, slaughter sheep scarce.
U S Department of Agriculture reports receipts at South St. Paul in midweek trading. Cattle slower with varying grades quoted from about 5 to 8 dollars for mid to better cattle and 3 to 5 dollars for cutters. Hogs receipts about 6000 with prices mainly 9 to 11 dollars per hundredweight across weight classes. Sheep receipts around 2000 with Washington lambs steady near 10 dollars and natives around 8 to 9 dollars.
US Department of Agriculture report from Sioux City shows receipts of 4000 cattle with mixed changes. Yearlings steady to up, slaughter steers little changed, beef cows largely steady. feed lots to $8.50 for some yearlings, most around $7.00 to $8.00. Hogs receipts 8000 steady to higher, top $10.60, weights 180-240 lbs and 300-350 lbs around $9.25 to $10.60. Sheep receipts 1000, best natives about $9.75, ewes steady to down, some yearlings at $5.50.
Combined hog receipts at 21 yards and 9 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ended 8:00 a.m. rose to 17,400 from 14,400 a week ago and 6,100 a year ago. Prices were uneven, mostly steady to 10 cents lower with lighter weights underfinished. quotations varied by weight class.
In Omaha, Department of Agriculture reports steady to 10 cent declines for cattle and steady to higher prices for some categories. Calves and steers mix around 7.25 to 9.00, heifers 7.25 to 8.50, cows 3.75 to 4.50, cutters 3.00 to 3.75, bulls 4.50 to 5.00, top dealers 6.50. Sheep receipts 6,000 with lambs steady, native lambs up to 9.75 as markets firm.
The Associated Press notes hog price movements in Iowa with decreases at Waterloo and steady to lower trends in Ottumwa and Mason City. Price ranges cover 140 to over 550 pound hogs, with overall values drifting as buyers and packers react to market signals.
Hogs market in Austin Minnesota shows steady demand with range prices by weight. Good to choice 180-220 pounds fetch 10.30 to 10.60 per hundredweight, heavier categories trade between 9.50 and 10.15, sows 7.80 to 8.79.
Local hog prices remain unchanged since Saturday with top quotations at 10.65. Cattle markets hold steady while corn prices slide, signaling mixed conditions for farmers.
Market notes show calves good to choice at 140 to 190 pounds around 7.00 dollars per hundredweight. Sheep and lamb prices vary with weight and quality. lambs priced near 9.50 with steers broadly quoted from 8.75 to 9.55 for 1100 pound plus. Yearling cattle and heifers range from about 4.50 to 6.50 with packs of cull and common goods lower.
Price list from Cedar Rapids shows grain values for wheat oats rye barley and corn with shelled and ear varieties. soybeans prices. hay and straw rates. wholesale fruits vegetables and various meat hides including beef horse and pony hides. figures in cents and dollars.
Butter receipts 11 359 firm creamery scores 93 and 92 on various lots. Eggs receipts 8426 steady with unchanged prices. Poultry steady with mixed weights and numerous breeds shown. Potatoes receipts 97 on track 202 U S shipments 510 with Western Triumphs and California White Rose slight strength. Prices listed for Idaho New Jersey Nebraska Maryland and Pennsylvania cobblers and Bliss Triumphs with range of U S No 1 and washed/unwashed values.
AP reports New York market to date with egg receipts 19,445 firm and mixed color packs listed. Butter receipts 12,174 firmer with creamery items and varied scores. cheese receipts 573,042 firm with state whole milk flats. live poultry weaker by freight with broilers and fowls at listed cts.
In Chicago trade, butter and storage standards for potatoes closed with eye sete refrigeration standards noted. Idaho Russets futures showed Oct at 2.20 and Jan at 2.53 dollars, reflecting a mixed futures landscape.
Foreign exchange rates and cents demands listed for major currencies. Figures cover Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Finland Spain Portugal Greece Poland Austria Hungary Roumanisa Argentina Brazil Tokio Shanghai Hopehons Mexico City Montreal and other equities with varied quotations and cross rates.
Corn futures drop the full four cent limit on the Chicago board of trade as light rainfall and unsettled weather across Illinois and Iowa spark heavy selling. September and May futures hit the limit before trimming losses. wheat oats and rye also fall amid broad grain weakness and dampened demand.
Winnipeg wheat quotes show Oct Dec May futures with fractional cents and slight upticks. Chicago cash provisions list No 1 red through No 5 yellow and oats, rye and barley prices with seed and lard figures for market commodities.
AP report from Minneapolis lists wheat receipts at 291 cars with overall declines. Prices for No 1 dark northern and No 2 dark northern varieties range around $1.38 to $1.46 per bushel for 58 to 60 pound lots, with a Montana hard and amber durum pricing near $1.23 to $1.46. Oats No 3 white quotes near 43 to 44 cents per bushel.
New York bond review reports steady undertone across industrial issues driven by continued business recovery. Top grade bonds held, steel issues firm with Youngstown Sheet and Tube 328 near unchanged, and rail and rail-related bonds edging higher while a few issues slipped. United States government securities largely steady to slightly lower.
In New York bonds closed with Treasury 4s at 118.8, Treasury 4s 1944-54 at 113.18, Senate 4s at 106.3, Treasury 3s 1951-55 at 104.16.
Chicago hay and straw prices list timothy and clover mixed rail No 1 at 18 20, No 2 at 16 18, No 3 at 11 15, truck 16 18 to 11 12. timothy clover and alfalfa prices vary by grade, nominal rail 18 20 to 13 15, truck 16 18 to 12 14. Rye straw 9 7 10. oats and wheat straw 7 8. March hay 8 11.
Raw sugar is unchanged at 3.65 spots in New York trading. September futures rise to 2.74 with a 3 point gain. November for March up to 2.70, settling at 2.46 or 2 points higher. Refined sugar unchanged at 4.75 for fine granulated.
The U S Department of Agriculture notes wool trading remains light with only a few scattered sales. Fleece wools see inquiries but few transactions. Fine clothing Ohio wool brings 30 32 cents per pound grease, Michigan Delaine at 34 cents grease or 64.89 cents scoured, matching nominal Ohio laine quotations of 35 36 cents grease.
Flour in carload lots per barrel to be shipped in 98 pound cotton sacks shows prices with patents and standard middlings alongside 31,808 shipments. Family patents and pesaare patents list a 10 cent drop to about 7.70 to 7.90 and 6.95 respectively with bran around 26.50 to 27.00.
The spinal cord cannot regenerate tissue or repair its own wounds, unlike many other body parts, highlighting its limited healing capacity and the challenge this poses for injury recovery and medical research.
NY stocks drifted from mild losses into small gains led by a handful of issues. General Motors and Du Pont firmed late while others like Douglas Aircraft eased on weak income. volume was around 1,000,000 shares. Cotton fell about $1 as forecasts pointed to a generous crop.
A compiled list shows stock quotations across many firms and sectors. Notable entries include Adams Express Hupp Motors Its Central and Bethlehem indices with varied percentages, alongside broader market listings for Amn Can Kennecott Kroger and Union Carbide among others.
A Sunday gathering at the Victor public school ground brought together the Lanning and Ocheltree clans. Attendees included multiple family groups from Victor and nearby states such as Colorado Illinois Minnesota and Brooklyn New York with numerous spouses and children.
Washington announced the site for Tipton Iowa’s new post office as the southeast corner of Sixth and Lynn streets. The 142 by 100 foot plot will be bought for 5000 dollars from Bleasdale and Langmann, chosen by a joint treasury and post office board. The Marion Indiana site may be chosen Wednesday.
The will of W. E. Lamey deceased July 21 was probated in district court. Widow Anna Lamey and Howard Hall were named executors without bond. Lamey left the 353 Park Terrace SE home and 10 000 to Mrs. Lamey and a 1 000 interest in the Monmouth farm to his sister Margaret Hall.
Kathryn Hanson seeks $132 and interest from Mr and Mrs Merle Bills for rent on a Marion property. McKesson-Churchill Drug Company sues Rose Spellman doing business as First Avenue Pharmacy for $170.24 plus interest. Shipdon Kraut Company sues Witwer Grocer Company for $230.91 plus interest on an account.
Alfred O Conner, 27, pled guilty to a statutory charge before Judge A B Clark in district court. He was given an indeterminate sentence not to exceed ten years and was not represented by an attorney. He made no statement in court after arrest in Van Vechten park with a 14 year old Cedar Rapids girl.
District Judge A B Clark approved a $200 judgment against C. J. and Gladys Kinstler in an account suit brought by Walter E. Miller on Tuesday in district court.
In Springfield hunger marchers gathered as the second special legislative session resumed relief financing talks. Democrats face a two third majority test while Chicago seeks a 6 million dollar appropriation amid reports of party unification. Capitol security was tightened after threats against the legislature.
Sheriff W W Christian leads a Tipton posse along the Cedar River near Rochester seeking Elza Brown a 25 year old farm hand who vanished Sunday from Bob Conley’s farm. No trace found and suspicion grows he returned to Missouri possible suicide after leaving clothes behind and torn affections.
A Home Economics survey finds the average male student at Oklahoma A&M sleeps one hour longer each day than the average female student. The study highlights gender differences in daily routines among college students.
The Marion city council reduced the current budget by 300 dollars from the 1936 figure, setting this year’s total at 30,100. A Tenth street resurfacing proposal, circulated among property owners, seeks financing from government, city, and property owners as funds re-open after withdrawal last year. The Sunday closing ordinance for grocery and meat markets was tabled. Two members were sent to the League of Municipalities meeting in Davenport August 18–20.
A Marion area family dinner honored Robert Oxley on his eightieth birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Schenken. Attending were relatives from Marion and nearby areas including Mrs. Oxley and their children Nellie Beach Sarah Horn Harrison Oxley Lucy Pyle and Gladys Beach Schenken with grandchildren Loyce and Rudolph Schenken. Oxley born on a farm east of Marion has deep Iowa roots dating to 1840s and has long resided in Linn county except for brief moves to Nebraska California and Florida.
Elmer M. Seevell, Marion city assessor and former councilman, was appointed Monday as the second district member of the Linn county board of supervisors to fill the vacancy caused by Bert C. Busby’s death. The appointment lasts until the November general election.
The eighth annual reunion of Samuel Miller descendants of Louisa was held at Thomas park. Officers chosen were Sam Miller Jr president and Mrs Melvin Miller secretary. A picnic dinner was served with many Millers and relatives from Marion Rowley Atkins Jesup Mount Vernon and beyond in attendance.
Elliott Hutton and Lawrence Gordon traveled to Cedar Falls to spend time with friends.
A dinner hosted Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Stirm of Alburnett celebrated the marriage of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd A. Edwards of Marion. Attendees included families from Cedar Rapids Shellsburg West Prairie and surrounding areas.
Miss Louise Kaiser from St Marie Idaho visited her father, Albert Kaiser. Mr and Mrs Ben Franks of Urbana and Mr and Mrs C N Olson with daughter Barnebita of Clermont were guests Monday at Raymond Fekharsts.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. MacArthur and Mrs. Dewey Bolton with Mrs. W. S. Patterson of Waukegan NL spent Sunday with relatives in Marion.
Mr and Mrs Robert Oxley Mrs G O Pyle and daughters Helen and Virginia Mr and Mrs Bernard Schenken and children Loyce and Rudolph and Mr and Mrs Harry Horn and son Harold attended a Hoover family reunion Sunday at the Hugh Weisley home south of Springville.
Dr. C A Bradley spent Monday at his farm Bradview near Maquoketa. The record notes a routine day at the property with no incident reported.
Mrs. W A Hale of Anamosa and her daughters Marion and Florence visited the Ladd home. The M M M class of the Methodist Sunday school taught by Mrs. A A Schenken will host a lawn party at Mrs Schenkens home to honor Miss Virginia Pyle who is leaving soon to make her home in Florida.
Mr and Mrs A L James hosted Mrs James parents Mr and Mrs Will C Smith and their grandson DeLoss Smith from Wapello as weekend house guests.
The Bible study and prayer service will be held Wednesday at 8 p.m. Rev. Loren Inman is in charge. The choir meets for a weekly rehearsal at 7 30 in the church.
Will Nelson of Alhambra California will receive a recognition at a Townsend club reception tonight after the regular meeting. The event takes place in Memorial hall at seven thirty.
A meeting of the Rachel Booth guild of the Baptist church scheduled for Thursday at Mrs. J. M. Leeks home has been postponed.
Mrs Guy Miller will host the Adeliza Daniels circle of the Priscilla guild at a picnic luncheon Wednesday. Members are asked to bring usual picnic requirements. A program will be given by Doreen Cobb vocalist Cedar Rapids Eleanor Woodward violinist and Claire Woodward pianist Dickinson N D.
Miss Matilda Clark, treated at St. Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids for an eye infection, returned to Marion Monday greatly improved.
A daughter named Bonita Mae was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pencil. The mother is former Miss Kathryn Berryhill.
Mr and Mrs Louis White of near Marion and Mr and Mrs Don White with daughter Mary Ellen of Omaha returned home Monday after a ten day fishing trip in Wisconsin.
Monticello edged Cascade 5 to 4 to stay in a tie for first in the Eastern Iowa baseball loop. Monticello doubles by Eggers and Kehoe sparked two runs as Lofenk and Weber handled the Cascade battery while Thenhaus and Kreeb worked for Monticello.
The Men of the Marion Golf club will complete qualifying rounds Wednesday to earn ten spots on the team for the Eastern Iowa Golf tournament at Tipton on August 16. Club members will also contest the club championship Saturday and Sunday with both men and women. Sunday afternoon Marion golfers travel to Manchester for a separate tournament.
A daughter was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Judson Stickney at University hospital in Iowa City. Mrs. Stickney is formerly Mildred Peterson of this city.
Marjorie Mary and Bob Parsons of Washington DC, staying with grandparents Dr and Mrs Chandler in Mount Vernon, spent Tuesday with cousins George and Eddie Parsons of Washington DC visiting grandmother Pauline Naso.
The annual Schlesselman reunion gathered at Ellis Park Cedar Rapids with attendees from Victor Wellman Iowa City Glendale Col lege Station North English and other towns. Among those present were Mr and Mrs Henry Schlesselman their daughter Irene Mrs Emma Schroeder and Gayle Mr and Mrs George Schlesselman from Texas and many others.
Mrs Katharine Stepan wife of John C Stepan dies at 438 Eighteenth Street NW after months of illness She was born in Kolin Czechoslovakia December 3 1868 came to the United States in 1892 and lived in Cedar Rapids thirty three years She leaves five children and is to be buried in Bohemian National cemetery following services at Hus Memorial church conducted by Rev Joseph Bren.
Lou F Seelig 61 of 306 Fifth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died of a heart attack at 3 30 p m Monday at the McKesson Churchill Drug Co where he worked. He was born in McGregor June 3 1875 and lived in Cedar Rapids 26 years. Surviving are his widow Mary A two children Karl and May Henton and a grandson Robert Eugene Henton all of Cedar Rapids. He was a member of Modern Woodmen Linden Camp No 145. Funeral 2 p m Thursday Beatty chapel Rev W Greer McCrory officiating burial Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Funeral services for Walter J Bartovsky will be held at his home 1725 Hamilton street SW at 8 30 a m and at 9 in St Ludmila church conducted by Rev Father Frank R Hruby Burial will be in the S John cemetery. The body was moved from Kuba funeral home to the Bartovsky residence where friends may call The Rosary will be recited at the residence by Rev Hruby at 7 30 p m Tuesday.
Funeral services for Jack Tann Willis will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Poland Sky Funeral Chapel conducted by Theo dore B Hlubacek. Burial is planned at Bohemian National Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Funeral services for Mary Ellen Cassill were conducted by the Rev. S M Morrow at 2 p m in Turner chapel. The body will be taken to Garner for further services at 11 a m Wednesday with burial in Garner.
In Dallas a man identifying as George W. Redston, 34, claimed to have been a bodyguard for Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak. He was arrested Tuesday after the fatal shooting of A. B. Farrow in a downtown liquor store.
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