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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1936

Page

23

Cattle and Hog Prices Steady Amid Mixed Receipts in Chicago

Chicago AP reports Tuesday livestock receipts of 11 000 cattle 14 000 hogs 4 000 sheep with prices for most cattle offerings to the trade about steady. Government purchases of drought stock continued and demand was steady for steady to slightly higher weights. Hog market softened slightly amid large shipments while steer and yearling markets held, top mixed yearlings at 9 dollars.

Chicago INS

Corn futures fall on light rainfall signals and unsettled weather

Chicago price activity shows corn futures dropping the full four cent limit as traders react to light rainfall across Illinois and Iowa. September and May contracts slid to limit, then rebounded part way as doubts about rainfall benefits grew. Wheat and oats also fell while rye dropped on scattered precipitation reports.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Illinois Iowa

Chicago Livestock Prices Move Amid Mixed Receipts

Chicago live stock market reports show hogs receipts near 18 000 with top price 1120 for 180 250 lb hogs. Cattle steadier with 8 000 receipts while stock cattle dull. hogs and sheep see mixed demand and weaker bids across weights.

Local Hog and Cattle Prices Steady in Market

Local hog prices hold at 10.65 amid a steady cattle market. Corn weakens while calf, sheep, and cattle quotes show slight declines or firmness. Notable: choice steers around 875, yearlings mixed, cows and bulls down modestly with common grades easing.

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Market Prices and Livestock

Local notices list grain and feed prices, including barley at 80 cents, corn at 0.0? and shelled corn at 6? cents, hay and straw prices, and various poultry weights. Wholesale fruits and vegetables show prices for oranges lemons potatoes bananas celery cabbage cantaloupes watermelons peaches plums pears and more, plus hides and sides with grade notes.

Hennery

Markets Report from Chicago and New York Produce Lines

Chicago receipts show firm butter prices with creamery specials and steady egg markets. Poultry and potatoes move steadily with varied weights and regional grades. New York supplies report mixed egg and cheese demand, while futures for butter and russet potatoes indicate modest gains and stable tone.

Foreign Exchange Rates Across Europe and Beyond

Foreign exchange figures show mixed rates with many nations listed. Notable values include Belgium 1886, Germany 4024, France 659, Italy 788, Spain 80 percent, Greece 94, Hungary 88, Poland 414, and Argentina 3343. Several entries are unclear or unquoted, with mentions of New York Montreal and Mexico City.

Foreign Exchange New York Foreign Pachonre Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Denmark Finland Spain Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Hungary Town Hongkong Mexico City Montreal

Winnipeg Wheat Market Quotes and Cash Provisions

Winnipeg and Chicago quotes cover Wheat Corn Oats and Rye with cash provisions and futures highlights. Entries name markets firms like Lamson Brothers and Cedar Rapids, plus Minneapolis cash grain details for No 1 red and No 1 dark northern spring and Montana hard selections.

Chicago Lamson Brothers & Co Mowrey Cedar Rapids Merchants National Bank Lante S Garissa ICAGO API Ani Sa Minneapolis Montana

Bond Market Drift Amid Steady Demand Across Industrials

New York bonds show a steady undertone as investment demand supports industrial issues amid a recovering economy. Top grade issues show little change. gains cluster in select industrials like International Cement and Goodyear while others ease slightly. Government securities move narrowly with modest price shifts and mixed earnings signals.

New York Youngstown Hiram Walker International Cement Ab'bi Power $S Guth Inge

Chicago and New York Market Reports Summary

The Chicago hay and straw market shows varied prices for No 1 to No 3 quality and related commodities, with oats, rye straw and clover figures, while sugar futures in New York show spots and September pricing and a steady granulated sugar outlook. Boston reports light agricultural trading volume, with limited inquiries and prices near prior levels for wool and clothing fibers.

Chicago New York

Flour Market Report From Minneapolis Dispatch

AP notes fluctuating flour market with price shifts and shipment figures. mentions per barrel rates and related commodities. Fragmentary data references cotton, patents, bran prices, and a note on spinal cord tissue.

Minneapolis 'Ap Sturborg

Wall Street Stocks Move After Irregular Start

The New York market edged up from early lows led by a few issue groups as trading remained uneven. General Motors and U S Steel posted small gains while Douglas Aircraft fell on weak first-half income. Socony Vacuum and others fluctuated with volume near a million shares. A Victor reunion brought together the Lanning and Ocheltree families with attendees from multiple states.

New York Case General Motors Douglas Aircraft U. S. Steel Bethlehem Sperry Boeing International Harvester New York Central Loew’s Budd Mfg du Pont Goodyear Western Union Pennsylvania Socony Standard Oil of California

Site Selected for Tipton Post Office Corner

Washington announces the Tipton Iowa post office will be built on the southeast corner of Sixth and Lynn streets. The 142 by 100 foot site, priced at $5,000, is owned by Bleasdale and Langmann. Marion Indiana site may be chosen Wednesday.

Washington Tipton Sixth and Lynn Streets Treasury Department Treasury Post Office Departments Bleasdale and Langmann Marion

Probate court names executors in multiple wills

The will of W. E. Lamey died July 21 and was probated with Anna Lamey and Howard Hall named executors without bond. Lamey’s widow receives the Park Terrace home and 10000. a Monmouth farm interest goes to sister Margaret Hall. trusts favor Howard Hall and Max Lamey. Joseph E. Bain’s will leaves his estate to his wife. William Sayles Walling leaves all to his wife with remainder to daughter Helen Mae Lundin. Lundin named executrix with bond. Three new district court suits filed: Hanson v Bills for 132 rent. McKesson-Churchill Drug Co. vs Rose Spellman for 170.24. Shipdon Kraut Co. vs Witwer Grocer for 230.91.

W. E. Lamey District Court Anna Lamey Howard Hall Max Lamey Joseph E. Bain Alice Gertrude Bain Bain William Sayles Walling Nina Mae Walling Helen Mae Lundin Kathryn Hanson Merle Marion McKesson-Churchill Drug Company Rose Spellman First Avenue Pharmacy Witwer Grocer Company Shipdon Kraut Company

O Connor Receives Indeterminate Sentence For Statutory Charge

Alfred O Connor, 27, pled guilty to a statutory charge before Judge A B Clark in district court and received an indeterminate sentence not to exceed ten years. He did not have counsel and made no statement in his defense after police arrested him Sunday night in Van Vechten park with a 14 year old Cedar Rapids girl. Also in district court Tuesday Judge Clark approved a judgment of 200 against C J and Gladys Kinstler in a suit brought by Walter E He.

Alfred O’connor A. B. Clark O'Connor van Vechten Park Cedar Rapids C. J Gladys Kinstler Walter E

Illinois Leaders Debate Relief as Hunger Marchers Gather

In Springfield during a second special session, hunger marchers protest as Democrats seek a $6 million relief appropriation. Governor Horner avoids outlining a relief plan amid factional tensions with the Chicago-leaning Kelly Nash group. Capitol security tightens after threats toward the legislature.

Springfield Ill Chicago State House Horner Kelly- Nash New York Illinois Capitol Tuesay

Elza Brown Aged 25 Missing Near Rochester

Tipton-A posse led by Sheriff W W Christian combed Cedar River banks near Rochester for Elza Brown a 25 year old farm hand who vanished Sunday from Bob Conley a Missouri bound man was last seen with a shotgun and his clothes left at the employer’s house fueling fears of self harm or elopement with a possible return home.

Tipton W. W. Christian Cedar River Rochester Elza Brown Bob Conley Missouri Brown

College Men Sleep More at Oklahoma A and M

A survey by the home economics department shows the average college man at Oklahoma A and M sleeps about one hour longer each day than the average coed.

Home Economis Department Oklahoma A & M

Marion Budget Trim Reduces 1936 Figure by 300

The Marion city council cut the budget by 300 from the 1936 figure, setting this year's total at 30100. A plan funds 10th street resurfacing with government city and property owner backing. Government funds, withdrawn last year, are available again. An ordinance to close grocery and meat markets all Sunday was tabled. Two council members were chosen to attend the League of Municipalities meeting in Davenport August 18 and 20.

Marion Tenth Street League of Municipalities Davenport

Robert Oxley Honored On Eightieth Birthday

A Marion area family dinner honored Robert Oxley on his eightieth birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Oxley and multiple relatives from Marion Mount Vernon and nearby areas. The event and guests reflected a long Linn County life with extended family ties across Iowa Kentucky and Nebraska.

Bernard Schenken Robbert Oxley Oxley Glenn O. Pyle Helen Virginia Harrison Oxley Annabelle Betty Mary Louise Marion Noel Jamison Harry Horn Harold Mount Vernon Mr. Oxley Kentucky Everett Oxley Lexington John Oxley Robert Oxley Iowa Hollywood Fla Gladys Beach Schenken Mrs. Oxley Loyce Rudolph Schenken

Marion city assessor Elmer Seevell named to Linn county post

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 the death of Bert C. Busby. The appointment runs until the November general election.

Elmer M. Seevell Marion Monday Linn County Board of Supervisors Bert C. Busby

Miller descendants hold eighth annual reunion at Thomas park

The eighth annual reunion of Samuel Miller of Louisa descendants was held at Thomas park. Officers elected include Sam Miller Jr as president and Mrs. Melvin Miller as secretary. A picnic dinner followed with many Marion area relatives attending from multiple local towns.

Samuel Miller Louisa Thomas Park Sam Miller Melvin Miller Margaret Miller Henry Miller Merlin Miller Clinton Schrimper Earl Miller Harry Billings Neal Miller Howard Harley Cook Harriett Marion L. F. Mitchell Rowley Charles Freeman Atkins Joseph Prenosil Jesup Ola Pirkey Karel Pirkey Mount Vernon

Monticello Beats Cascade Club 5 to 4 in Eastern Iowa

Monticello defeats Cascade 5 to 4 to tie for first place in the Eastern Iowa baseball loop. Eggers and Kehoe doubled for two Monticello runs. Cascade’s battery was Lofenk and Weber, Monticello's Thenhaus and Kreeb.

Monticello Iowa Cascade Eggers and Kehoe Cascade Battery Lofenk Weber Thenhaus and Kreeb

Schlesselman Reunion Held at Ellis Park Cedar Rapids

The annual Schlesselman reunion gathered Sunday at Ellis Park in Cedar Rapids with many members listed including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schlesselman Irvin Emma Schroeder Gayle George Schlesselman College Station Texas J G Wehrle and family Helen Anderson Wellman Bill Curl Iowa City Dean Hahn North English C L Border Stella Downs Glendale C A Refer daughters Louis Schlesselman Will Schlesselman Dorothy Madeline De Neve C D Schlesselman son C R Manatt William Refer and sons all of Victor.

Victor Schlesselman Ellis Park Cedar Rapids Henry Schlesselman Irvin Emma Schroeder Gayle George Schlesselman College Station Texas J. G. Wehrle Helen Anderson Wellman Bill Curl Iowa City Dean Hahn North English C. L. Border Stella Downs Glendale Calif H. W. Refer Louis Schlesselman Will Schlesselman Dorothy Madeline de- Neve C. D. Schlesselman C. R. Manatt William Refer

Deaths Katharine Stepan Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Katharine Stepan of 438 Eighteenth Street NW died at 3 40 p m after months of illness. Born December 3 1868 in Kolin Czechoslovakia she came to the United States in 1892 and lived in Cedar Rapids 33 years. She married John C Stepan December 30 1893 and leaves five children Miles J New York Theodore E Vicksburg Oliver Madison Reuben C Martha S. Funeral Thursday 2 pm at Barta chapel with Rev Joseph Bren. burial in Bohemian National cemetery family lot.

Katharine Stepan John C. Stepan Eighteenth Street Kolin Czechoslovakia United States Cedar Rapids Miles J New York City Theodore E Vicksburg Miss Oliver Madison Wis Reuben C Martha S Stepan Hus Memorial Church Barta Joseph Bren Surigal Bohemian National Cemetery

Obituary: Lou F. Seelig 1875 Cedar Rapids Resident Dies

Lou F. Seelig 61 of 306 Fifth avenue SW died of a heart attack at 3 30 p m Monday at McKesson Churchill Drug Co where he worked. Born June 3 1875 in McGregor he had lived in Cedar Rapids 26 years. Survived by widow Mary A two children Karl and Mrs May Henton and grandson Robert Eugene Henton all of Cedar Rapids. Member Modern Woodmen Linden Camp No 145. Funeral Thursday 2 p m Beatty chapel Rev W Greer McCrory officiating. Burial Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Lou F. Seelig Fifth Avenue McKesson-Churchill Drug Company McGregor Cedar Rapids Mary A Karl May Henton Robert Eugene Henton Modern Woodmen of America Beatty W. Greer McCrory Linwoo Cemetery

Funeral Services for Walter Bartovsky and Jack Tant Willis

Funeral services for Walter Bartovsky set for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at home and 9 a.m. at St Ludmila's Church conducted by Rev. Father Hruby. Burial in St John cemetery. Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Walter’s body moved from Kuba Funeral Home to the Bartovsky residence for viewing. Funeral services for Jack Tant Willis at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Polana Sky Funeral Chapel conducted by Theodore B. Hlubucels. Burial in Bohemian National Cemetery. Chapel viewing Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Walter Bartovsky Hamilton Street St. Ludmila’s Frank R. Hruby S John Kuba Funera Bartovsky Gather Hruby Jack Tant Willis Polana Sky Theodore B. Hlubucels Bohemian National Cemetery

Funeral services for Mary Ellen Cassill

Funeral services for Mary Ellen Cassill were held in the Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday conducted by Rev. S. M. Morrow. The body will be taken to Garner for further services at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be at Garner.

Mary Ellen Cassill Turner Chapel S. M. Morrow Garner

Man Arrested After Fatal Downtown Shooting in Dallas

A 34 year old man who gave the name George W Redston and claimed to be a former bodyguard to Chicago mayor Anton Cermak was arrested Tuesday after the fatal shooting of A B Farrow in a downtown Dallas liquor store.

Dallas Tex George W. Redston Anton Cermak Chicago A. B. Farrow Farerow

Rise of ad 2 lines 3 lines 4 lines

The note describes various line counts and formats for advertising lines. It lists options from two lines up to seven lines and includes a stray sequence of letters at the end.

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