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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1938
Page
17
Chicago hogs gained as activity expanded Friday with feeders and buyers showing interest. Cattle and sheep trades held steady to higher in parts of the Midwest with prices varying by region and lot sizes.
Markets report cattle hogs and sheep receipts across Omaha South St Paul Iowa and other towns. Prices show steady to higher trends for hogs and steady cattle values with varying weights and packer demand noted for midweek sales.
A miscellaneous Cedar Rapids price list covers produce and meats with items like lemons oranges grapes celery lettuce bananas and apples, plus chicken, fish, and beef. It lists wholesale and retail prices for items such as corn, potatoes sweet potatoes cabbage and hor. The ad also notes poultry and farm goods with various quantities and discounts.
Hogs weakened slightly on Friday with all grades down four cents. Cattle market remains steady while grain prices edge higher. buyers report prime steers around 10.50 to 12.50 per hundredweight and yearling and heifer classes showing modest gains and declines across weights. Sheep market features genuine spring lambs 75 to 90 pounds around 7.00 with other grades varying by quality.
Market reports show varied prices for eggs butter cheese and dressed poultry. Prices include eggs at 21 to 27 cents per dozen and dressed chickens around 19 cents for poultry, with butter and cheese receipts noted and steady market conditions across categories.
Bond markets showed cautious activity with most issues trading between 59 and 61 fractions as investors awaited further economic cues. New issues and reorganizations drew limited attention while U S government securities posted mixed moves across treasuries and farm loan debentures.
Berlin reported Der Angriff says Goebbels urges laughter at the Quaker delegation visiting from the United States to probe treatment of Jews and other minorities in Germany. The piece reflects Nazi propaganda tone amid international scrutiny and includes unrelated notes on dairy production figures from the countryside.
In New York the stock market held firm amid a mild downward drift on Friday. Transfers for five hours reached about 650000 shares with many issues unchanged or only barely off, while notable gains were minimal. European markets weakened. Blocs like Great Northern and U S Steel led gains among many peers, with rail and oil stocks showing mixed results.
Hazy listings from Bennet and Co and various brokers show a wide array of stocks quoted in multiple sectors. Hazleton figures for local firms and a separate declamatory contest result are noted with dates and names such as Patty Donovan and Luetla Kinley in district standings.
Export demand lifted corn prices by more than a cent on the Chicago board, while wheat held steady and oats rose slightly. December corn climbed modestly as Liverpool and Buenos Aires markets supported gains. receipts were light with 79 cars arriving locally. Cash grain quotes showed No 2 yellow corn around 53 to 54 cents and No 2 hard red winter wheat near 60 to 64 cents, with Manitoba exports noted at high levels on Pacific coast demand.
W R Norton died after a two week pneumonia illness in Independence age 78 born near Rowley 1860 he served as city collector and Central States Power and Light official survived by wife Rowena Parker two sons two daughters and several grandchildren Miss Mabel Reid of Traer convalescing after injuries aboard ship en route to Burma John Stoner 60 of Hazleton area funeral held at Hazleton Methodist Church survived by wife two daughters and two sons burial at Ortersville.
A benefit matinee will be held Saturday at 3 pm at the Garden theater to sponsor activities for Marion youths and the community. Children may bring new or repaired used toys for free admission. a Buck Jones western feature will be shown. Additional Marion news on page 18 includes Bowling Scores.
Indianapolis News dispatch from Terre Haute says investigators hired by the Republican state committee found ample information to justify a grand jury investigation and a U S Senate review of the election in Vigo County.
Buffalo NY U P The Federal Council of Churches urged Secretary of State Cordell Hull to use influence to persuade manufacturers to discontinue voluntarily the sale of war supplies to Japan as the biennial convention nears completion.
A jumble of announcements and ads lists listings for jewelry repairs moving services storage crates and gifts. It mentions promotions at Probasco Jeweler Kresses department and various delivery and transfer services with prices and contact hints. The page also notes a reward offer and requests for automobile transport references.
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