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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1935
Page
10
Chicago market shows new gains in hog prices with tops around 12.13 and a small supply backdrop. Trade activity steady as buyers push prices higher, and earlier highs near 12.28 are noted amid persistent demand for pork.
Hog prices advanced about 3 to 10 cents with stronger cash quotes noted for the week. Cattle and calf markets showed mixed advances and quotable ranges for steers heifers and feeder cattle amid fluctuating demand and supply conditions.
A fragmented Cedar Rapids page item lists various grain and produce prices including flour, vegetables, peas, and hides. It references wholesale frost, bag counts, and several price points, with stray entries for meat and dairy products and an unclear Chicago Proctice note.
Isolated gains in several specialties buoy late trading while broader market margins ease. Advances include American Agricultural Chemical and Cuban American Sugar. major fractions fade with US Steel General Motors and Chrysler among decliners. volume around 1.9 million shares.
Wheat in Chicago eased from early strength as commission houses and cash interests trimmed gains. December prices rose modestly while September advanced 0.75 to 1.0 cents, corn and oats also edged higher on dry Argentina weather and Liverpool Winnipeg signals. Hedging and weaker Minneapolis trade limited rallies as traders eyed Canadian supplies and domestic crop prospects.
Readable OCR fragments indicate prices for hard Montana durum and amber durum varieties, with confusing codes and dates. Mentions No 1 and No 3 grades, prices around 1124 to 1074, and mixed references to red durum and corn oats notes, suggesting a fragmented grain market snapshot.
The will of David Edmond Howell 76 longtime Cedar Rapids wholesale grocer and local leader was probated in district court by Judge H C Ring. Died July 31 the will creates a 30000 dollar trust for grandchildren David H Brown William J Brown Jr and Susan Brown and makes bequests to daughter Isabel Howell Brown and son in law William J Brown Sr Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids Isabel Howell Brown and William J Brown Jr named trustees and executors The will was dated July 23
Donovan Miller 24 of Olin was fined 300 dollars and costs on a drunk driving charge by Judge H C Ring. A three month jail term could follow if the fine is unpaid and Miller is banned from driving for 90 days. The case followed a crash involving Miller and Walter Krabbenhoff of Cedar Rapids last Sunday. William Larson 45 of Olin was released with no charge after being picked up with Miller.
Gertrude F Berry seeks a divorce from Clifton L Berry on cruel and inhuman treatment and custody of a minor daughter. They married October 24 1917. Ethel Demling sues for divorce from Chester Earl Demling on desertion after marrying May 8 1917 with husband leaving June 22 1933.
R. Quintard, 47, of Boise Idaho, returned from Sioux City by Cedar Rapids police to face a larceny charge. He pled not guilty before Judge H C Ring on Wednesday and is held on $1,000 bond. The case stems from theft of money and jewelry at 1005 Eleventh Street NE on August 3.
In district court Marian L Bickel seeks dissolution from Eric Bickel on cruel and inhuman treatment. They wed June 20 1934 in Mechanicsville and Marian requests restoration of her maiden name Marian Brown. Eric Bickel filed a divorce suit July 31. Judge A B Clark approved Paramount Laboratories Cedar Rapids asset sale to A R Menary as receiver. Fred C Fisher seeks $450 in a note suit against Mr Kutcher.
Chicago AP report notes over 6000 beauty specialists adopting a new creed Sleep raw and stay beautiful Miss Ruth D Maurer educational director of the American Cosmeticians association says the body cannot breathe properly when covered The pajama is worse than the nightgown as it swathes you like a mummy Maurer adds sleeping with the pillow under the feet improves circulation
Eleanor Irene Mrstik infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mrstik died at 8 am Wednesday in a local hospital. Born July 26 1935 in Cedar Rapids she is survived by three sisters Hilda Mae Elizabeth Ann Lorraine four brothers Joseph Robert Roy Ray and grandparents Mrs Elizabeth Mrstik and Swan Rosendahl of Cedar Rapids. Funeral services were to be held at 4 pm Wednesday with burial in Bohemian National cemetery.
New York bond trading showed irregular moves with rail obligations rising modestly. Industrials were mixed as Goodyear declined slightly while Nation Dairy and Youngstown Sheet and Tube gained fractionally. Treasury yields displayed small movements with several issues under mild pressure.
In Hampton Beach New Hampshire Republican leaders prepared to launch a campaign for Colonel Frank Knox of Manchester New Hampshire and Chicago publisher as the Republican nominee in 1936. George H Moses former U S senator from New Hampshire said Knox has more support than any other man for the nomination.
Dr B H Rice resumes practice at 827 Third Avenue SE. Miss Libbie Neckville, 3321 Mount Vernon Ave SE, home after appendicitis operation at Mercy Hospital. George Atrosky fined $10 for intoxication. Carl Arduser pleads not guilty. hearing set Thursday. Two motorists fined for traffic offenses. R Dean Finnigan bruised elbow after auto collision with Mrs Ray L Clapp. Tenth annual picnic of home and playground gardeners at Bever Park Friday 11 am to 4 pm. invites mothers of gardeners.
A United Press survey found infantile paralysis under normal levels nationwide outside the epidemic pockets in North Carolina Virginia and New York City as autumn approaches. Through Aug 3 1935 418 new U S cases appeared vs 250 in the prior year with 2315 total vs 3480 by Aug 3 1934.
The St Louis Browns signed 24 year old right handed pitcher John Poser who tried out with the Chicago White Sox last year and later worked with Des Moines. His addition gives manager Rogers Hornsby an eight man pitching staff.
Born at St Luke's hospital Aug 13 to Mr and Mrs Leslie Edmonds 2506 A avenue NE a son. Born to Mr and Mrs C E Bowman 3224 Carlisle street NE a son James Edward at St Luke's hospital Aug 14. Mrs Bowman formerly Miss Vera Bowman. Also born Aug 13 to Mr and Mrs B Teeters 1038 Higley avenue SE a son. Born to Mr and Mrs E Chaney Twin Falls Idaho a seven and one half pound daughter Aug 12. Mrs Chaney formerly Mass Leona Healy daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Healy 1425 Fifth avenue SE.
A large family gathering at Mr. and Mrs. William J. Aupperle’s Marion home honored guests Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Kerr of Los Angeles and marked Francis Akerly’s birthday. Attendees included numerous relatives from Cedar Rapids Davenport Burlington and nearby towns. The Gott reunion was announced for Thomas Park and junior Methodist activities were set for Thomas Park with a picnic plan for Sept. 10.
Col.Frank Knox, potential 1936 Republican candidate, used six planks drawn from the 1932 Democratic platform to attack Roosevelt and the New Deal. He urged adoption of exact language on federal budget balance, reduced spending, sound currency, unemployment and old age insurance, strict antitrust enforcement, and opposing agricultural production limits.
Greyhound owned by E. J. Baker from St. Charles Till won the ninth Hambletonian at Goshen New York. The unbeaten trotter surged to victory from behind to take the second heat in 20234 after winning the first mile in 20214.
Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt will depart Campobello Island in New Brunswick to return to Washington. She has been at the Roosevelt cottage since July 28 marking the end of her summer retreat.
AP report from Sioux City states Mapleton marksman Dr. P. G. Ingham captured the central zone handicap title at the Baby Grand American trapshoot finishing with 94 of 100. He earned high all around honors with 371 of 400. J. R. Jahn of Spirit Lake led professionals with 649 of 700.
George Ellis age 20 from Hannibal Missouri died in Lincoln after his legs were amputated by a train Tuesday. He had been hospitalized since the incident and succumbed to his injuries Wednesday.
In Houston Me AP report, the Boston Braves erupted for four runs in the fourth inning to defeat the Aroostook all stars 6 to 2 in an exhibition. Betts Benton and Spohrer led the Braves with solid hits backed by Mueller and Farnham on defense.
The last Light Company softball team travels to Frolic field tonight to cross bats with the Frolic club team. It is the first meeting of the season between the two squads and the game starts at 8.
Strangler Lewis, former world heavyweight champion, defeated Hal Rumberg of Seattle in Minneapolis at the city auditorium. The 35 minute 32 second bout finished within the 60 minute limit as Lewis weighed 245 and Rumberg 234 pounds.
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