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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1934
Page
4
Good demand lifted hog prices at Chicago with gains to 25 cents and a top of 6.25 as receipts totaled 29,000 hogs at Chicago and 55,700 hogs at five major markets. Cattle receipts reached 23,600 with 16,000 in local yards and prices around 5.55 with steady to higher gains at other terminals.
The report covers cattle and hog receipts with price ranges and gains across St Paul and Omaha markets. It notes strengthened bids for hogs and steady to higher cattle demand, with precise figures for weights and price brackets, including packer activity and representative prices for beef and feeder stock.
Local hog prices moved higher as all grades were boosted a dime on Monday. The top price rose to 5.85 per unit while the packer top reached 5.55.
Chicago livestock market reports show hog receipts near 29,000 with varying weights and steady to higher prices for lighter weights, with top bids around 6.25. Cattle receipts about 16,000 and demand steady to firm for steers, heifers, and cows, while sheep receipts reach 14,000 with fat and feeder lambs bid higher, bulk good to choice lambs steady to stronger.
Chicago trading sees profit taking in corn as deliveries set seasonal highs. Wheat and oats show mixed moves with futures firming on Liverpool demand. Cash corn reaches peak pricing since 1929, while overall grain activity stays volatile amid weather signals and strong cash markets.
Associated Press market notes show hog prices varying by weight and district. Waterloo and Mason City list several weight bands with prices around 4.90 to 5.60 per hundredweight, Ottumwa shows mixed gains and steady bids, Des Moines lists steady to 10 cent lifts, and Austin Minnesota notes good to choice hogs at 4.80 to 5.25 for selectable weights.
The New York market eased Monday with dull trading and narrow price moves. Utilities showed resistance while leaders like U S Steel Chrysler Santa Fe American Telephone and Johns Manville slipped slightly. Transfers totaled about 800000 shares as grains rose in Chicago and bond turnover surged after the treasury's December financing plan.
Prices listed for grain and produce include wheat 98c, oats 55c, corn 90c, and other items with varied weights. Fruit and vegetable prices cover oranges, grapefruits, lemons, potatoes, bananas, celery, cabbage, onions, and more, with crate and unit pricing. Hides, furs, and animal products are shown withGrade numbers and per-unit figures.
Chicago and Minneapolis commodity page lists API wheat No 2 red at 108 dollars, No 2 hard at 108, corn values around 96 percent, rye and soy notes, timothy and clover seed prices, and May July 2003 futures. Minneapolis receipts counted 43 cars versus 152 prior year with lower cash No 1 northern wheat and amber durum figures, protein grades, and various futures quotes.
Butter and egg receipts steady with creamery specials and extra firsts varying by grade. Poultry supplies remain firm with live hens and turkeys showing modest price movements. Potatoes on track imports mix with moderate demand and overall slow trading reflected in dull weekend activity.
Prices and receipts for dairy eggs live poultry and butter futures shown with various standards, pack types and weight classes. The report lists cents per unit for milk eggs and poultry commodities with freight and express terms and futures prices across storage and refrigerator standards for December January and February contracts.
Alfred E. South, already holding honorary degrees, was named night superintendent of the Central Park 700 and received a large bronze medal during the dedication of the new 700 plant. In a speech he joked about Tammany Hall expertise, saying he knew Tigers but not elephants.
The piece notes porcupines do not throw quills. When threatened they bristle, contact with quills causes them to lodge in the attacker. Quills stay embedded, with barbs on the ends.
A federal state and city raid led to the arrest of Joe Dytrt 37 of 83 Sixteenth Avenue SE Paul Lebeda 49 of 57 Seventeenth Avenue SW and William Hemsky 59 of 430 Fifth Avenue SW on illegal liquor possession. Dytrt was found in his basement with more than a gallon of alcohol. Lebeda was behind a bar with a small quantity of whisky en route to the rear door. Hemsky at Miles Platz drug store 1002 First Avenue E had a two ounce bottle of alcohol in his pocket seized.
Ed Little, 56, was fined $10 and costs in police court Monday for intoxication. Judge A. B. Clark, republican of Cedar Rapids, spent $20 in his campaign for re election to the district court bench. Lieut. V. F. Balcar will speak on Security at the Reserve Officers class meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in room 204 of the 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 $17567 89 surpassing expenditures $15916 49.
Mrs. Alice Hemphill wife of J H Hemphill of Lafayette was confined Monday afternoon in Mercy hospital with a fractured hip from a fall on ice near her home Monday forenoon.
Anton Krejci reports a thief took five chickens from a pen near his home at 11:30 pm Saturday night. L Slick states a spare wheel and tire were stolen from his car Saturday night. Mrs. E J Farley says two white giant rabbits were stolen from her property Saturday night.
James Bredle age 19 of 2500 Mount Vernon avenue SE had a reckless driving charge dismissed in police court after his car skidded into a parked vehicle downtown while he was parking. No injuries were reported. Fines of two dollars plus costs were assessed for parking offenses against Charles Vyskocil 940 Seventeenth street NE Don C Cook 801 American Trust building and C C Loomis 1400 Second avenue.
A series of birth notices records three new arrivals. Mr and Mrs William Rickey of 640 Seventh S E welcome a daughter born December 1 at Mercy hospital. Mr and Mrs Orval Jones of Center Point greet a son born December 1 at Mercy hospital. Mr and Mrs Stephen Kepros of 2022 First Avenue E welcome a daughter born December 2 at Mercy hospital.
The New York bond market showed little trend as forenoon dealings remained quiet. The Treasury’s December financing plan, featuring 3 percent notes due 18 years, sparked substantial adjustment trades in government lists. Treasury 3s of 1951-55 traded near par, and 1946-48 at $1005, with Liberty issues finishing mixed and Government bonds little changed.
The Rev. James Curtin, pastor of St. Joseph's church in DeWitt, died at Mercy hospital in Davenport at 7 a.m. Monday after a two week illness. Born January 25, 1870 in Ireland, he studied in national schools and All Hallows College, Dublin. Ordained June 24, 1896, he served at Sacred Heart Cathedral Davenport, St Patrick's Brooklyn, Burlington St Patrick's, and DeWitt St John's. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's church, DeWitt.
George Michael Bott, 48, died at his home on Shaver road NE Sunday at 1 30 a m after a long illness. Born in Guelph Ontario he lived in Cedar Rapids eighteen years and worked for T M Sinclair. Survived by widow Elizabeth three children Lena Jennings Richard Campbell Kenneth mother Mrs Mary Bott three sisters in Guelph Canada. Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 p m Beatty chapel conducted by Rev Blaine Hyten burial Linwood cemetery pallbearers Thomas Raymond Wilber Eld red and Richard Campbell. Friends may call 7 to 9 p m Monday Beatty chapel.
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 he had lived in Cedar Rapids 25 years. Surviving wife Helen and three children George Wilfred Maxine all of Cedar Rapids, two brothers Anton Ashland Wis George Manitowoc Wis, one sister Mrs Mary Grall White Law Wis. Funeral 9 am Tuesday at St Patrick church by Rev Father D J Lenihan. Burial Mount Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at home Monday evening.
Earl Edward McGowan aged 6 of 819 Second Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died at a local hospital after a brief illness. Born June 7 1928 in Cedar Rapids he lived here all his life and was a member of St Patrick Church and School. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs M J McGowan two brothers Melvin and James three sisters Mary Ann Margaret and Joanne and grandparents Mr and Mrs C Q Bates all of Cedar Rapids. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Friends may call at the family home.
Lloyd C. Marshall a Cedar Rapids born World War veteran died at Knowville veterans hospital at 9 05 p m Sunday. He leaves wife and parents Mr and Mrs C T Marshall a brother Clinton and two sisters Mrs Elsie Lesinger and Mrs Lena Berger all of Cedar Rapids. He belonged to painters union No 447 and served in the Y C division in France. Funeral arrangements to be announced. body arrives Tuesday with calling at Turner chapel.
L A Vaughn once Cedar Rapids photographer and Beloit studio operator died at his Beloit home at 8 30 Sunday morning as reported to Maine lodge I O O F by its financial secretary. He was about 60, left Cedar Rapids fifteen years ago and belonged to Maine lodge for 26 years. Funeral services set for Beloit at 2 30 Tuesday afternoon with burial in Beloit.
Billie Lee Henderson six year old son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Henderson of Maywood Indiana had funeral services held Saturday Relatives 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
Funeral services for Clarence Melichar will be held Tuesday at 2 30 p.m. in the Barta chapel with the Rev August Cramer officiating. Burial follows at Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Monday evening.
Funeral services for J Samuel Houx are scheduled at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Turner chapel with the Rev J G Chalice of Waterloo and Star of the West lodge officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Memorial Park.
Benjamin C Sears 62 of 500 Sixth avenue Marion died at his home Monday after suffering a heart attack Sunday morning as he prepared to attend church. He was born March 16 1872 in West Yarmouth Massachusetts and came west as a young man. He worked for the Milwaukee Railway in Marion since 1906 as passenger brakeman and baggageman. He married Clara Reinheimer June 10 1908 and they had one son Richard. He was active in the Presbyterian church and several fraternal orders. He is survived by his wife and son and a brother Cyrus Sears of Vineyard Haven Massachusetts. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
O P club meets tonight at Mrs. O M Carson's home replacing the Tuesday venue. Hazel Ross hosts Klatter Klub Tuesday at 6 30 PM. Sunshine division of the Ladies Aid plans a Wednesday noon picnic at Mrs. Ed Scown's home with assistants C E Torrence Jesse Scott Will Yuill and a ten cent gift for exchange. Members to bring picnic items and Christmas poems for roll call.
The International Live Stock Exposition began with Aberdeen Angus judging. Winners include Joseph E. Peverly for 750 to 875 pound Angus with Oklahoma A and M college second. Oklahoma A and M first in 875 to 1,000 pounds with Shirley Clclauser second. Iowa State College won 1,000 to 1,150 pounds shown by Wendell Morgan with second by John Allsop. Montana wheat, cow peas, and soy beans also noted winners.
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