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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1934

Page

2

Prices Of Hogs Trend Higher At Chicago Market

Demand was strong as hog receipts at five major markets totaled 55,700 head with Chicago receiving 29,000. Prices rose 10 to 25 cents, top reaching 6.25 dollars. Cattle and sheep receipts and prices also showed gains, with Chicago buyers steady near 5.55 average for cattle and lambs higher at 6.65 to 7.25 for light lambs.

Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh East Buffalo East St. Louis Ant Ave. Amt East St. Lous FED Western Sinclair OG North Lovis Kansas City

Saturday Livestock Market Reports From St Paul and Omaha

Receipts show cattle hogs and sheep steady to higher in St Paul and Omaha. Cattle top prices reach around 7 dollars for heavy steers and yearlings with various grades listed. hogs up to 5.90 with several weights. sheep and lambs mixed but demand steady with higher bids on some lines. Market activity described as moderate to strong with buyers selective on weights and quality.

ST. Paul Dept. Agriculture Omaha Livestock Omaha Iapi IUS_ Dept. Agriculture

Iowa hog receipts at Des Moines show 34 800 for 48 hours

Combined hog receipts at 22 concentration yards and 8 packing plants in Interior Town and southern Minnesota for the 48 hours ended Monday 8 a m totaled 34 800 versus 60 500 a week earlier and 34 900 a year ago Steady to 10 cents higher mostly 5 to 10 cents over Saturday with strong advances and moderate losses Quotations list various weights with good and choice prices across categories and sows

Iowa Des Moines US Dept. Agriculture Interior Minnesota

HOG PRICES AVERAGE ACROSS MULTIPLE MARKETS

Hogs quotes from Associated Press markets in Waterloo Mason City Ottumwa Des Moines and Austin show steady to fractional increases. Prices cover weights from 140 to over 350 pounds with shoppers barrier for packers and sows, detailing per weight ranges and regional totals.

Towa Associated Press Waterloo Mason City Ottumwa Good Stags Des Moines Good Packers

Profit Sales Check Grain Rise as Corn Sets Seasonal High

Chicago futures show profit taking after corn deliveries reach seasonal highs. December wheat and corn slip modestly while oats move little. cash corn hits a peak not seen since 1929 as weather and global markets boost prices. Provisions stay strong amid lighter receipts and renewed buying in wheat and corn.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Liverpool Argentina Australia India

Local hog prices rise with all grades up a dime

Local hog prices continue higher with all grades boosted by ten cents on Monday. The top for live hogs reaches 5.85 and the packer top is 5.55.

Chicago Livestock Prices Edge Higher on Strong Hogs and Cattle

Hogs receipts reach 20 000 with 8 000 direct, prices climb across weight breaks from light to heavy. Cattle receipts 16 000, steady to higher trend driven by steady demand for steer and heifer classes, calves and cows showing firm to higher figures amid active bidding by large packers. Sheep receipts 14 600 with strong to 25 cent gains for fat and feeding lambs and steady to higher ewe and lamb markets.

Chicago Obrera

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Grain and Produce Prices

Local Cedar Rapids listings show prices for grain and produce including oats at 48 to 90 cents, corn around 80 to 90 cents, and hens and leghorn offerings with varied weights and prices. Wholesale fruits and vegetables list items such as Valencia oranges, grapeseed, lemons, potatoes, bananas, cabbage, oysters, and cured hides with assorted prices.

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Chicago Grain Prices and Receipts Report

Grain market notes show Chicago and Minneapolis bids for wheat, corn, oats, and soy beans with basis terms and protein levels. Receipts Monday at Minneapolis totaled 43 cars vs 162 a year ago, while quotes cover No 2 and No 1 varieties, mixed futures, and dollars per bushel for cash bids.

Ciucago Cash Chicago Joose Iard Aiinneapolis Casse Minneapolis Montana Dee

Markets CHICAGO PRODUCE SUMMARY

AP data reports steady butter receipts with extras and firsts at 29 to 30 cents. Eggs show steady demand with fresh graded firsts at 26 to 29 cents, while poultry markets move with live availability and varied prices for hens, roasters, and turkeys. Potatoes show dull with moderate supplies on track, US No 1 whites around 77 to 82 cents and related grades. New York butter prices firm with extra and firsts quoted and eggs firm at 27 to 29 cents.

Chicago Rock Springs U S Wisconsin Idaho Colorado

Wall Street Stocks Drift In Dull Monday Trade

The market largely moved slightly lower amid dull turnover with utilities showing some resistance. Notable moves included Consolidated Gas up modestly while U.S. Steel Chrysler Santa Fe American Telephone and Johns-Manville slipped slightly. total shares traded near 800,000 as price changes remained narrow in a cautious session.

NEW York Consolidated Gas U. S. Steel Chrysler Santa Fe American Telephone Johns- Manville

Dairy and poultry prices and futures across receipts and storage

Receipts for cheese eggs live poultry steady with mixed colors and special packs. Standards and firsts show varied prices. Chicago produce futures report notes butter and egg futures with refrigerator storage standards and December to February price shifts.

Chicago aTiac

Alfred E. Smith Named Night Superintendent at Central Park Zoo

Alfred E. Smith, already honored by colleges, received a bronze medal naming him night superintendent of Central Park Zoo. At the dedication of the new plant, he joked about Tammany Hall ties and knowledge of Tigers versus elephants.

New York Alfred EB. Smith Central Park Smith Tammany Hall

Porcupines Never Throw Quills Say Experts

Public Ledger notes that porcupines cannot throw quills. When threatened, they bristle and rely on quills that detach on contact, embedding in the attacker’s hide and remaining there.

Public Ledger, Inc

Three Arrested On Liquor Charges

Three men were arrested on liquor charges after a raid by federal state and city agents. Joe Dytrt, 37, was found with more than a gallon of alcohol in the basement of his home at 83 Sixteenth Avenue SE. Paul Lebeda, 49, was nabbed behind a bar at 57 Seventeenth Avenue SW with a small amount of whisky en route to the rear door. William Hemsky, 59, employed at Miles Platz drug store, 1002 First Avenue E, was found with a two ounce bottle half full of alcohol in his pocket at 5 15 p.m. He was arrested at the store.

Joe Dytrt Sixteenth Avenue Paul Lebeda Seventeenth Avenue William Hemsky Fifth Avenue Dutrt Lebeda Hemsky Miles Platz First Avenue E

City Briefs And Personals

Ed Little 56 was fined 10 dollars in police court for intoxication. Judge A B Clark Republican of Cedar Rapids spent 20 dollars on his campaign for re election to the district court bench. Lieut W F Balear will speak on Security at the Reserve Officers class meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in room 204 federal building. R L Whelan and M L Healy left for Dubuque to attend federal court this week. City waterworks balance rose in November from 2834 27 to 4485 67 due to receipts 175679 exceeding expenditures 15916 49.

Ed Little A. B. Clark Cedar Rapids Des Moines Lieut W. F. Balear Federal Building R. L. Whelan United States M. L. Healy Dubuque

Mrs Alice Hemphill Injured in Ice Fall Near Home

Mrs. Alice Hemphill wife of J H Hemphill of Lafayette fractured hip from a fall on ice near her home Monday forenoon and was confined Monday afternoon in Mercy hospital.

Alice Hemphill J. H. Hemphill Lafayette Mercy Hospital

Local thefts and a dismissed reckless driving charge

Anton Krejci reported five chickens stolen from a pen near his home on Saturday night. L Tuck said a spare wheel and tire vanished from his car. Mrs E J Farley reported two white giant rabbits missing. A reckless driving charge against James Bredle was dismissed after his car skidded into a parked vehicle downtown. no injuries. Fines for parking offenses were imposed on three residents.

Anton Krejci Thirteenth Avenue Krejci L. Tuck Center Point Road E. J. Farley Third Street James Bredle Mount Vernon Avenue Bredle Charles Vyskocil Seventeenth Street Don C. Cook American Trust Building Ae Loomis Second Avenue

Local Birth Notices for Mercy Hospital

Born to Mr and Mrs William Rickey 640 Seventh Street SE a daughter born December 1 at Mercy hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs Orval Jones Center Point a son born December 1 at Mercy hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs Stephen Kepros 2022 First Avenue East a daughter born December 2 at Mercy hospital.

William Rickey Seventh Street SE Mercy Hospital Orval Jones Center Point Stephen Kepros First Avenue E

Bond Markets Drift As Treasury Financing Plans Loom

The New York bond market showed slow trend development with generally small moves from Saturday’s closes. Treasury financing plans for December announced a 3 1/2 percent note offering lasting 18 years spurred some adjuster activity. Treasury 3s around 100 29, off 3 8 from Saturday. 3s 1951-55 at par, off 3 32. 3s 1946-48 at 100 05 unchanged. Treasury 3s 46-49 at 1310 13. Liberty bonds and other U S government issues posted minor gains and steady levels amid a quiet session.

NEW York Bond Review New York U. S Treasury Lst

Father James Curtin Dies DeWitt Pastor at 77

The Rev. James Curtin, pastor of St. Joseph's church in DeWitt, died at Mercy hospital at 7 a.m. Monday after a two week illness. Born January 25, 1870 in Ireland, he trained at national schools and All Hallows College in Dublin, and was ordained June 24, 1896. He served at Sacred Heart Cathedral Davenport, St Patrick's Brooklyn, then St Patrick's Burlington, and since 1928 at St John's DeWitt. Funeral will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's DeWitt.

Davenport James Curtin St. Joseph’s Church DeWitt Mercy Hospital Ireland All Hallows College Dublin Father Curtin Sacred Heart Cathedral St. Patrick’s Church Brooklyn Burlington St. John’s

Deaths George Michael Bott 48

George Michael Bott of Cedar Rapids died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday after a long illness at his home 807 Shaver Road NE. Born in Guelph Ontario Canada he lived in Cedar Rapids eighteen years working for T. M. Sinclair. Survived by widow Elizabeth three children Lena Jennings Charles City Kenneth and three sisters all of Guelph. Funeral Tuesday 1:30 p.m. Beatty chapel with Rev Blaine Hyten. burial Linwood cemetery. Pallbearers Thomas Raymond Wilber Eldred and Richard Campbell. Friends may call Beatty chapel 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.

George Michael Bott Shaver Road Guelph Ontario Canada Cedar Rapids T. M. Sinclair Company Elizabeth Lena Jennings Richard Campbell Charles City Kenneth Mary Bott John Kelso Thomas Drohan Charles Pott Beatty Chapel Blaine Hyten Linwood Cemetery Thomas Raymond Wilber Eldred

Obituary for Alex Zipperer of Cedar Rapids

Alex Zipperer 56 of 613 Fourth street NW Cedar Rapids died at University hospital Iowa City at 11 45 am Saturday after a lingering illness born White Law Wisconsin June 22 1878 resided Cedar Rapids 25 years survived by wife Helen three children George Wilfred Maxine two brothers Anton Ashland Wis George Manitowoc Wis sister Mrs Mary Grall White Law Wis funeral 9 am Tuesday at St Patrick s Church Rev Father D J Lenihan burial Mount Calvary cemetery friends may call Monday evening.

Alex Zipperer Fourth Street University Hospital Iowa City White Law Wis Cedar Rapids Helen George Wilfred Maxine Anton Ashland Manitowoc Mary Grall St. Patrick’s Church D. J. Lenihan Mount Calvary Cemetery

Death of Earl E McGowan A Cedar Rapids Boy

Earl Edward McGowan six year old son of Mr and Mrs M J McGowan 819 Second Avenue Southwest Cedar Rapids died at a local hospital at 1215 AM Sunday after a brief illness He was born June 7 1928 in Cedar Rapids and lived here all his life He was a member of St Patrick Church and School He is survived by his parents two brothers Melvin and James three sisters Mary Ann Margaret and Joanne and his grandparents Mr and Mrs C O Bates all of Cedar Rapids Funeral arrangements will be announced later Friends may call at the family home 619 Second Avenue Southwest Cedar Rapids

Earl E. McGowan Earl Edward M.J. McGowan Second Avenue Cedar Rapids St. Patrick's Church Melvin James Mary Ann Margaret Joanne C. O. Bates

Veterans’ death of Lloyd C Marshall in Cedar Rapids

Lloyd C Marshall, a World War I veteran, died at the veterans hospital in Knovville Sunday night. Born January 26, 1895, in Cedar Rapids, he lived here his whole life. Survived by wife, parents Mr. and Mrs. C T Marshall, brother Clinton, and sisters Elsie Lesinger and Lena Berger, all of Cedar Rapids. Funeral arrangements to be announced. He served in the Y D division in France. The body arrives Tuesday. friends may call at Turner chapel.

Lloyd C. Marshall Knovville Cedar Rapids C. T. Marshall Clinton Elsie Lesinger Lena Berger Painters Union Y. D France Turner Chapel

Beloit Photographer L A Vaughn Dies at 60

L A Vaughn former Cedar Rapids photographer now operating a Beloit studio died at his Beloit home at 8 30 Sunday morning. He was about 60 and had left Cedar Rapids fifteen years ago. A Maine lodge I C O F member for twenty six years, funeral services will be held in Beloit at 2 30 Tuesday afternoon with burial there.

L. A. Vaughn Cedar Rapids Beloit Wis E. A. Tuck Maine Lodge Vaughn

Funeral services held for Billie Lee Henderson in Maywood

Funeral services were held Saturday in Maywood Illinois for Billie Lee Henderson age 6 son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Henderson formerly of Cedar Rapids Relatives attending from Cedar Rapids included the child's grandparents Mr and Mrs Roy Henderson Mrs Thyra Steffey and her son and Mr and Mrs W K Hickman and their family

Maywood Billie Lee Henderson Stanley Henderson Cedar Rapids Roy Henderson Thyra Steffey W. K. Hickman

Funeral Services for Clarence Melichar Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Clarence Melichar will be in the Barta chapel Tuesday at 2 30 p m conducted by Rev August Cramer Burial follows at Linwood Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel Monday evening.

Clarence Melichar Barta Chapel August Cramer Linwood Cemetery

Funeral services for J Samuel Houx at Turner chapel

Funeral services for J Samuel Houx will be held at 2 pm Tuesday from Turner chapel with Rev J G Chalice of Waterloo and Star of the West lodge officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Memorial Park.

J. Samuel Houx Turner Chapel J. G. Chalice Waterloo Star of the West Lodge Cedar Memorial Park

Covington and Newhard Seek Marriage License

B E Covington of Springville and Doris Newhard of Viola appear to apply for a marriage license in what appears to be a local civil records note.

B .E. Covington Springville Doris Newhard Viola

Marion News Obituary and community notices blend

Benjamin C Sears aged 62 of 500 Sixth avenue Marion died at home Monday after a Sunday heart attack. He was born March 16 1872 in West Yarmouth MA and worked for Milwaukee railway after moving to Marion 1906. He married Clara Reinheimer in 1908 and is survived by son Richard and brother Cyrus. Active in church and several lodges, funeral plans pending. Numerous community notices follow about meetings, visits, and charitable events in Marion and nearby towns.

Benjamin C. Sears Sixth Avenue Mr. Sears Benjamin Crowell Sears Richard and Betsy Sears West Yarmouth Mass St. Louis Council Bluffs Marion Milwaukee Railway Clara O. Reinheimer Richard Sears Presbyterian Church Osceola Lodge Grove City Rebekah Lodge F. T. Fox Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad Cedar Rapids Cyrus Sears Vineyard Haven

Club meetings and social notices on Tuesday and Wednesday

The C O P club meets tonight at Mrs. O M Carson’s home replacing Tuesday. Hazel Ross hosts Klatter Klub Tuesday at 6 30 PM. Sunshine division of Methdist church Ladies Aid meets Wednesday noon at Mrs Ed Scown’s with hostesses O E Torrence Jesse Scott Will Yuill and a ten cent exchange gift. Christmas poems expected in roll call. Mr and Mrs Guy Miller visited Toledo relatives of Hazel and Dorothy Hutton who stayed with Williard Roy in Center Point and returned Sunday. Thanksgiving guests were Ada Patterson Cedar Rapids Inez Patterson Clarion Gladys Patterson Sioux City. Mrs George C Oxley hosts eight women Tuesday at 1 PM for luncheon in honor of Mrs Arthur Backus of Englewood Calif. A warning says Christmas Seal sale must be mailed, children not to sell seals. drop boxes at Marion Community Club office Rope’s Market and Gazettie News office mornings.

Sunshine Division Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church Ed Scown O. E. Torrence Jesse Scott Will Yuill Frank Patterson Ada Patterson Cedar Rapids Inez Patterson Clarion Gladys Patterson Sioux City Marion Community Club Rope’s Gazette News

Ames Tops Heavy Aberdeen-Angus Class At Chicago

The International Live Stock Exposition opened with Aberdeen Angus judging. Decatur Indiana won 750-875 lb class. Oklahoma A&M took 875-1000 lb class. Iowa State College, Ames, won 1000-1150 lb class. Wendell Morgan placed second. Wheat king was John Allsop. reserve wheat champion was L M Peterson. Other hay and grain winners included Sam Dillard for cow peas and C E Canterbury for soybeans.

Union Stockyards Chicago America Joseph E. Peverly Decatur Oklahoma A M. College Stillwater Okla Shirley Colclasure Aledo Ill Iowa State College Ames Wendell Morgan John Allsop Webley Alta L. M. Peterson Victor, Mont Montana Sam Dillard Ferris C. E. Canterbury Cantrall Til

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