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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1936
Page
13
Unofficial Monday livestock receipts show hogs 11 000 cattle 20 000 sheep 12 000 with hogs for next week estimated at 47 000. Saturday trading stayed dull with most receipts billed to packers and prices steady from Friday with hogs 11 to 11 1 4 and sows 9 to 9 60. cattle and lambs were largely steady to slightly lower.
Chicago buyers tally hogs cattle and sheep receipts with mixed changes. Hogs mostly steady with day’s average around 180 260 lbs. Cattle receipts 500 with steers and yearlings steady to lower and cows bulls and feeders varied. Sheep receipts 2 500 with native lambs steady to down and better demand for good and choice grades.
USDA Omaha cattle, sheep and hog receipts outline weekly price movements. Fed steers and yearlings mostly steady or uneven. grass stock steady to higher. Cattle, calves, bulls, and stockers show varied gains and declines. hogs and sows show nominal steadiness with weight-based shifts. Prices listed include fed steers $8.00–$9.25, choice long fed $9.30–$9.40, fed heifers $7.50–$8.75, grass cows $3.85–$4.50, sows $9.15–$9.40, barrows/gilts $8.50–$10.85, average Friday $9.56.
Cattle receipts 700 with better grades and yearlings up to 25 cents higher. long fed steers strong. cows and thin stock weak to lower. Sows steady to 10 cents down. butchers steady. Sheep receipts 400 with fat lambs steady to 15 cents lower. week trend mixed with some higher hogs and lower range ewes.
St Paul livestock report from South St. Paul shows cattle receipts 1,300 with slaughter steers and heifers holding steady, cows up about 25 cents, stockers mixed. Hogs receipts 800, fairly active and mostly steady with top around 11 dollars. Sheep receipts 6,000, largely steady with week’s top natives and range lambs near 9 dollars.
Hog prices in Iowa shown for weight classes from 170 to 250 pounds. Mechanists bite the market as hog values hold steady with small gains noted for 180 and 200 plus pound ranges. Prices range from about 9.05 to 10.60 per cwt across the reported categories.
The report lists varied prices for livestock in multiple weight ranges from 150 to 550 pounds. Values range from about $8.60 to $11.00 per hundredweight, with several lots near $8.85 to $10.70. Packers and stations appear among the entities quoted, indicating a quiet market overall.
Market notes from Austin Minnesota show hog prices steady to 5 cents higher with loads in the 180 to 350 pound range. Cattle quotes list various weights with price ranges from about 9.20 to 10.70 per hundredweight and sows priced around 9.20.
Combined hog receipts at 21 yards and 9 plants in interior Iowa and southern apron areas for the 24 hours ending Saturday totaled 11 400 head, up from 9 400 last week and 9 200 a year earlier. Prices were steady to higher with spots up. Weekend loading may exceed 17 600. Quotations: light 140-160 lb hogs 8.65-9.90. 160-180 lb 9.60-10.80. 180-200 lb 10.60-11.20. 200-220 lb 10.80-11.30. 220-250 lb 10.75-11.30. 250-290 lb 10.35-10.?. 290-350 lb 9.75-10.60. pigs 100-140 lb sows 8.90-9.50. 350 lb 8.65-9.30. 425-580 lb 8.15-8.?
Hogs are steady on the local market with no changes Saturday. The top price remains at 11 dollars, and other nearby markets report the same unchanged level.
Market notes show calf buyers favoring 140 to 190 pound calves. Lambs priced by weight and quality with 8.75 for top lots. Steers and heifers listed by weight class with prices ranging from 5.50 to 9.00 for various grades. Grass and dry lot cows also cataloged with typical farm-sale values.
Grain items list wheat oats rye barley corn yellow soybeans with varied prices. Hay straw produce poultry and fruit prices include oranges lemons potatoes bananas lettuce celery cabbage onions peaches pears. Hides and horse hides priced by grade plus pony end glue hides.
In New York, bond dealings showed typical Saturday light volume while most quotes stayed steady. Select industrials with convertible features moved wider, Allis Chalmers 4s rose over 4 points, Studebaker 6s eased about 7s, and several rails held firm with minor losses.
New York AP reports U S government bonds settled with varied quotes. Treasury 4s from 47 to 52 traded at 119.30, 45 44 54 at 114.40, 3s 46 49 at 106.28, and 3s 51 55 at 105.80.
AP Chicago notes butter receipts 6 604 and eggs 6 067 with no session and unchanged prices. Live poultry receipts 12 trucks show varied prices by breed and weight, while potatoes on track 508 and shipments total 539 reflect light demand and tight supplies across regional varieties.
AP reports New York market receipts show eggs at 18 104 with mixed colors and unelicensed whites browns and ducks. Cheese at 116 565 remains weak with state and whole milk flats. Live poultry shows nominal prices with no freight or express quotations.
Wheat futures jumped on the Chicago Board of Trade as Canadians were urged to withhold grain. September wheat climbed to 1.14 dollars, corn edged higher, oats rose, and rye strengthened. Short covering and cash buying supported a broad advance amid mixed crop news and weekend weather outlook.
Furnished by Lamson Brothers with wheat corn oats rye and barley quotes. Includes Sept and Dec futures, prices for lard and clover seed, timothy seed, soybeans, and Chicago cash provisions with notations from AP markets desk.
AP report from Minneapolis shows wheat receipts at 46 cars with price quotes for No 1 heavy dark northern spring and No 1 dark northern, Montana hard, amber durum and other grades. corn No 3 yellow around 1.06 with trading basis up 2 cents. oats No 3 white at about 42 43 ½ cents.
U S Department of Agriculture reports active U S domestic wool trade in Boston last week with softened price resistance but persistent demand. Territory wools 56s and finer tend to rise, especially long original bag territory and Texas wools. Ohio fleece values steady to firmer with fine delaine at 35 36c grease and other grades ranging up to 39c.
In New York, the foreign exchange market shows steady demand with diverse rates across nations. Figures list cents per currency unit for Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Holland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, and others, including Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Montreal, and Argentine and Brazilian currencies.
Flour market figures from Minneapolis report prices for carload lots per barrel in cotton sacks. Family patents unchanged at 7.50 to 7.70 dollars, standard patents 6.60 to 6.80, shipments 33.06 to 33.07, pure bran 24.50 to 25.00, standard middlings 31.00 to 31.50.
The Cedar Rapids Airhawks model aircraft club sponsored by the playground commission will host a members only contest Sunday on the circus grounds at Sixth Street and Wilson Avenue SW. W. E. Aldrich Harlan Endsley Frank Burlingame and Caius Thomas will oversee four endurance events including hand launched fuselage models hand launched stick models hand launched or toe launched gliders and a hand launched open division. All club members in good standing may compete. A public contest is planned for late September.
In a six flat building tenants wagered on a court ruling about the true landlord. William Shde, 81, was fined $100 and costs for posing as the owner as the real proprietor had not been seen or rent paid for ten years.
In a quiet Saturday session on Wall Street limited trading showed profits edging higher as several leaders posted small gains while a broad market mixed. Union Pacific rose for the first time since Thursday, with American Sugar Refining close behind, and several distillers including Hiram Walker and American Commercial Alcohol advanced.
Funeral services for Mrs Josephine Cach will be held at the Barta chapel at 2 p m Sunday conducted by Rev Joseph Bren. Burial is in Cedar Memorial park. She came from Bohemia in 1884 and died August 26 in Denver during a visit with her daughter Mrs H J Van Wyl. Survivors include two daughters and two sons, with three grandchildren. Her husband Anton Cach died in 1931.
David Bruce Berry infant son of Amos Homer Berry and wife near Mount Vernon died in a local hospital at 11 p.m. Friday. Surviving grandparents are George Berry of Mount Vernon and Rudolph Jorgenson of Bertram. Funeral at Campbell cemetery eight miles east of Cedar Rapids at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Rev. J. B. Eyestone presiding. Friends may call Turner chapel Saturday.
John Joseph Sueppel, 83, died at his home about five miles northeast of Solon at 4 30 a.m. Saturday. He was born June 5.
A 1853 born resident of Johnson county who lived forty years on his farm near Solon died after seventy years in the area. Survived by his wife Elizabeth two daughters Genevieve and Agnes White a son Clarence a sister Mary Mottett and two grandchildren. Funeral in St Marys church Solon Monday at 9 am by Rev J E Michalek with burial in St Marys cemetery.
The body of Mrs Mary Wright 46 wife of Samuel Wright died at her Morrison Illinois home August 26 was brought to Cedar Rapids chapel and buried at Truhlar cemetery southwest of Ely where services were led by Rev F Swacha. Born Mary Lipavsky January 8 1890 in Ely she lived in Morrison for 13 years She is survived by her husband two sisters Miss Ann Lipavsky Ely and Mrs W D Miller of Omaha and a brother William Lipavsky of Chicago
The Express reports mass anti Stalin activity with 300 convicted without trial and exiled to Siberia on Solovki. Yagoda orders passport confiscations for relatives of suspects as Kremlin guards are jailed over a wreath incident. Stalin tightens grip ahead of a forthcoming vote for his “democratic” constitution.
United States Marshal John B. Keefe of Sioux City was in Cedar Rapids Saturday. Fire Company No 3 responded to a grass fire at 2739 Second Avenue SE at 10 55 a.m. Saturday.
Richard E. Sweitzer son of Dr and Mrs S B Miller 1220 Third Ave SE leaves Sunday for Fargo North Dakota to join North Dakota State College YMCA as secretary He graduated in July with a degree in industrial science from Iowa State College and has worked with the college YMCA during the summer.
A special train bearing the body of Secretary of War George H. Dern will run through Iowa as part of the Columbine Pacific limited. The non-stop service goes past the southern edge of Cedar Rapids and into Otis to Beverly, arriving near 4 p.m. Sunday, with a 3 40 p.m. connection in Salt Lake City.
Beryl Munyon of Elston, 23, waived hearing on a Dyer Act violation charged after a stolen car was moved from St. Joseph Missouri to Des Moines on December 29 1935. Unable to post 1000 bond, he was jailed in Linn County awaiting removal for trial in Des Moines at the fall term. Munyon was brought to the county jail Thursday by U S justice department agent J R Green and Cedar County Sheriff W W Christian.
Heinie Groth announced that the first practice for the independent football team will be held Sunday at Arthur School starting at 10 a.m. All football players who wish to try out are welcome to report.
Lowell Kraft of Normal Illinois married Ruth A Maybauer of Mount Vernon. George Bradley and Louise Petrak both of Cedar Rapids wed. William J Bakken of Chicago united with Lila Palmer of Cedar Rapids.
The Queen Mary, eastbound after breaking the westbound speed mark, smashed the record for any full day of running. The Cunard ship averaged 31 knots from noon Friday to noon Saturday, covering 713 miles, with a total of 1,996 miles since Wednesday at 30.59 knots. The Normandie’s 1935 eastbound record was 30.34 knots.
County Attorney prepared a district court information charging Arthur W. Hillock 25 Cedar Rapids with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Hillock was brought to the county jail by Sheriff Smith and Deputy Condon from Lisbon. Two Cedar Rapids men had taken Hillock to Justice Floyd's office after reporting a rear end collision east of Cedar Rapids involving his car and another vehicle.
Ruth Cooper 18 of Columbus Junction Vera Lee Smith 17 and Bessie Burch 17 of Muscatine were each given three months at Rockwell City women's reformatory by Judge H C Ring for daytime larceny from a building. State recommenda tion suspended sentences on good behavior after authorities arrested them Wednesday and dresses from Newman's were identified. They withdrew a not guilty plea and pled guilty.
Edward Prochaska files a district court suit against Paul Patterson seeking 1500 damages for personal injury from a collision on Second Street SE between Seventh and Eighth Avenues. Prochaska says Patterson stopped suddenly without warning, causing Prochaska to rear end the Patterson coupe.
Jennie Newman files in district court a breach of promise case seeking 5000 from James R. Merritt. She alleges that in April 1935 at his request she promised to marry him that summer, but he later refused to go through with the marriage.
Clara E. Davis sues Charles D. Davis in a cruel and inhuman treatment case. Mabel A. Heiss seeks divorce from George W. Heiss and custody of two children. Audra C. Clark seeks divorce from Paul B. Clark on desertion and requests restoration of her maiden name Audra C. Smith.
The United States district court in Cedar Rapids will convene September 22 at 10 a.m. This notice sets Monday, September 7 as the last day to file trial notices for the term.
Home Owners' Loan Corporation files suits in district court seeking judgments against Louis Bell and Emma Bell for 2404.97 and Emanuel W. Lewis for 4183.46. Perpetual Savings and Loan association actions target Albert Gillispie for 1110.83 and Ellen Montillon for 717.29 in secured note cases.
The Home Owners' Loan Corporation of Washington requests a 5652.08 judgment in a secured note case against Addie H. Dunn. The John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company seeks a 6600 award in a promissory note suit against Allen F. Beck and Clara S. Beck.
The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa files for a $365.60 judgment in a farm rental dispute brought under a lease against M. Holub and Anna Houb.
The National Collateral Loan Service of Waterloo seeks possession in a district court replevin. Defendant named is William Williams.
Ida Leona Camp files in district court for a separate maintenance decree against Oliver M. Camp on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. The couple married August 6 1926 and the plaintiff seeks custody of minor children.
The LaSalle Extension University of Chicago files promissory note suits in district court. Judgments sought include W. P. Hogan for 140 dollars and James L. Stoddard for 150 dollars.
Registration for high school entry began Sept. 8 at the office of Sept. C. B. Vernon with 87 freshmen and 73 sophomores reported by Saturday noon. Juniors and seniors to report next week. Social items note birthdays, guests from Salina and Cedar Rapids, and visits from Minneapolis and Detroit.
Fleming and Roberts reach the city final after convincing quarter and semifinal wins. Fleming ousted Hubert Turner 6 2 6 2 to set up the semifinal clash, while Roberts beat Russell Knapp 6 4 6 2. Biederman defeated Frankel 6 1 6 1 and faces Esther Yothers, with Beardsley to meet Edgar. finals slated for tomorrow at the Country Club courts.
Jesse Owens plans professional entertainment work under manager Marty Anne of New York after Berlin success. Coach Larry Snyder notes amateur status remains possible and Owens may train in New York before pursuing stage and screen work while aiming to finish education at Ohio State.
Amelia Earhart departed Los Angeles before 8 a.m. PST en route to New York to join the Bendix transcontinental race next week with a planned stop in Kansas City along the way.
An Imperial Airways airliner named Horsa with eight passengers and a crew of four is twelve hours overdue en route from Basra to Bahrein. Russian weather or mechanical factors are not confirmed.
Mrs William White of Long Beach arrived from Chicago where she visited relatives for two weeks and is staying with her sister-in-law Mrs Harriett Straley. Mrs R Lee Taylor returned from a three months West Coast trip visiting Yakima Seattle and Tacoma. The Tennyson club program committee met with Mrs Harold Phillips to plan fall study work.
Mr and Mrs William Grass field and Mr and Mrs LaVern Robertson concluded a two day motor journey to Minneapolis returning home.
The Cornerstones and Pastor's Helpers of the Presbyterian church held a Friday picnic in Thomas park with seating for twenty four. A short afternoon meeting set fall plans. Lester Haerether of Atkins visits Mr. and Mrs. Fowler on North Tenth Street. Mrs. N Mautner and children Junior and Lorraine are mentioned. Friday departed for Chicago after a week with Mrs. W J Hotchkiss.
The Rev. C E Krog will speak on Christ's Kingdom A Kingdom of Liberty during the 10 30 a m Sunday service at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church.
Mrs. C. E. Krog and her child have come back after a seven day visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Schminkey who live six miles north of Cedar Rapids.
Mrs C N Owen and her granddaughter Mary Howell with guest June Williams of Iowa City attended a Cedar Rapids birthday party hosted by Mrs Carlton Owen for her daughter Barbara as she turned eleven.
Mrs. W. K. Lothian and Mrs. Clara Mitchell with Mrs. William White of Long Beach traveled to Monticello to visit Mr. and Mrs. Charles Northrop. Mrs. White will dine with the Lothians this evening in Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. Alice Phelps and her guests Mrs. William LaFay and Miss Edna Martin return from Conesville after visiting Phelps' son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. I E Summers. They are joined by Mr. and Mrs. Summers who stayed overnight at the Leslie Phelps home.
A compact listing of church services in Marion for Sunday including Baptist Union with morning and evening worship and Sunday school, Saint Joseph Catholic Mass times, Christian and Congregational notices, Free Methodist, Methodist Episcopal events, Oxford club and Epworth League updates, Presbyterian services, and St Paul Evangelical Lutheran worship times with associated superintendents and pastors.
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