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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1936
Page
12
Chicago AP reports hog prices held at 10.25 while receipts for Monday show hogs at 30,000 cattle 18,000 and sheep 15,000. Market moved upward yet with little price change, packers storing more meat, and December stocks at their highest since May 1935. Yearling and light steers reached 12.75, fat lambs up about 25 cents, with weekly top at 9.25.
Chicago livestock reports show hog receipts 5,500 with 4,500 direct and prices steady for top hogs at 9.90 to 10.25. calves and cattle receipts varied with feeders steady to lower as week progresses. fat lambs around 9.25 with most near 8.50 to 9.00, buyers noting mixed demand and broad price swings across weight classes.
Omaha cattle receipts total 150 with calves 50 for the week. Fed steers and yearlings weaken up to 25 cents, stock cows mostly steady, some mid grades weak. Bulls and vealers steady. stockers and feeders 2 to 4 cents lower. Fed steers and feeders tied to weights around 11 to 12 dollars. Sheep receipts modest with lambs up to 13 to 14 cents. ewes and feeding lambs mixed. Hogs receipts 2,500. direct hogs steady to strong with weights under 200 pounds steady, over 160 pounds higher. sows firm to higher.
AP notes mixed livestock prices with steers steady to 25 cents lower from Friday, good heifers around 49.50, cutter cows 3.25 to 4.40, bulk beef cows 4.25 to 5.50, high quality steers up to 8.70 per cwt for 932 lb load, calves 8.00 to 10.00. Hogs receipts 1,500 steady, weights 160-180 lb mostly 8.80 to 9.45, 100-140 lb 7.75 to 9.00, sows 9.50 to 9.70. Lambs steady to 25 cents higher, slaughter lambs 8.25 to 9.50, yearling wethers around 7.25, feeding lambs desirable.
Sioux City cattle receipts total 200 with value patterns around 12 to 13 per hundredweight for feeders and steers. bulk replacement steers seen at 6.25. hogs receipts 1,500 with prices mostly steady. The report notes varying carcass and feeder prices and broad market steadiness for the period.
Iowa hog market updates show steady to higher prices with mixed weights. Des Moines reports 32,100 hogs in 34 hours, prices mainly steady with light weights 140-160 lb at 7.25 to 8.50, 180-200 lb at 9.35 to 9.80, and packing sows 8.75 to 9.50. Lambs quoted 25 to 35 cents with top around 8.85 for live weights, and wool prices near 8.60 amid ample western loads.
The Waterloo hog market reports bid prices across weight ranges from 150 to 425 pounds. Prices range from around 6.95 to 9.35 dollars per hundred pounds, with sows and lighter weights noted and various quotes for fattening classes.
In Austin Minnesota hog market activity reports higher prices for many weight classes. Prices range around 186 to 555 pounds with quotes from 8.50 to 9.75 dollars per hundredweight for live weights and sows noted in the 275 to 550 pound range.
Local hog prices advance 50 cents across all grades lifting the top to 9.80. Other local markets hold steady as uneven regional moves continue.
Market notes show choice lambs at 88.00 to 89.00 per hundredweight and steer quotes from 8.00 to 11.50 per hundredweight for various weights. Heifers and cows range 6.00 to 11.00 with common cows 4.00 to 6.00 and canners down to 3.75. Bulls listed at 5.00 and down.
Market notes list assorted prices for grains and produce in Cedar Rapids. Wheat $1.12 to $1.15, Barley $1.05, Corn Ear 84 to 104 cents, various No 2 yellow and shelled corn prices, straw at $13.00 and $8.60, hens at 9 to 13.2 cents, eggs 21 to 28 cents, lettuce crates $3.26, celery $2.15 per crate, cabbage 22 cents, apples $1.00, pears $2.00, cranberries $4.90, sweet potatoes $1.60 per bushel, cured hides and various pelt prices listed.
Chicago AP reports unsettled butter receipts at 7,010 with prices unchanged, eggs weak with mixed car lots and local prices between 28 and 30 cents, turkeys weak for hens and young birds, No 2 turkeys at 15 cents, potatoes on track with steady demand, and varied U.S. and state potato prices including Washington russets and Wisconsin whites.
New York AP bulletin on eggs and creamery receipts with varied prices for different grades and colors. Includes per dozen prices for firsts and candles and notes on centralized scores for product quality. No freight or express quotations provided.
A damaged OCR fragment lists prices and dates for storage stands and containers with unclear items and multiple percentage figures. It references January and June terms, mentions Idaho, and notes some items closed or fresh prep terms. Entities and specifics are unreadable due to OCR corruption.
U S Department of Agriculture notes wools held steady in local markets with modest gains in demand. Ohio fleece prices hovered around 41 to 42 cents per pound, while Boston offerings showed pockets of activity amid overall quiet trading due to urgent needs and limited supply.
Moderate buying, largely from shorts covering positions, lifted wheat on the Chicago Board of Trade. Dec futures rose to around 1.28 1/2, with gains across related grains. oats and soybeans followed the trend while corn mixed. News from Buenos Aires supported the market amid weak Liverpool and Winnipeg trading.
The report lists cash wheat prices in Chicago with No. 1 and No. 2 hard at around 1.30 to 1.34 dollars and various No. 3 to No. 5 yellow and white grades, plus rye, barley, seed, and clover seed values. Winnipeg futures show open high low values for December and July contracts, with percentages and price figures interleaved in the OCR text.
Foreign exchange steady with numerous rates listed for Great Britain France Italy Belgium and other nations. Quotes include Japan Tokyo 2852 Shanghai 29.85 Hongkong 30.65 and Mexico City 27.88 with cross rates and form notes such as N Nominal and variants like registered travel and free rates.
In a slow session on Saturday bonds showed mixed moves with industrial convertibles and some low priced utility issues posting sizable gains. Government and foreign loans stayed narrow, while rails such as Baltimore and Ohio and Great Northern attracted support. Treasury issues inched up slightly amid a generally steady to firmer reading across sectors. New York quotations reflected modest advances in Treasuries and Home Owners' Loan 3s, with the wider market largely unchanged.
TOKIO INS reports a state of alarm in China after Saturday unrest in the Liangsu region. Troops allegedly detained Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek, while Marshal Chang Hsueh-Liang pressed for an immediate war declaration against Japan.
In Greenwood Missouri a buzz saw operated by Charles White and Faye Meade broke from its moorings at top speed. The blade tore through a windshield, car top, a window frame, and a wall after sliding across the street. No injuries were reported.
New York AP reports stock market opened strong with a 50 point rise led by farm related specialties and upbeat box office data. As weekend offerings arrived gains softened. volume reached about 1,100,000 shares with notable activity in Paramount and a broad mix of sectors while bonds and commodities showed mixed movement.
Stock listings show mixed trading with many major names advancing and retreating. Notable percentages include Allied Stores at 18 percent, Johns Manville at 145, and American Can at 1104, reflecting varied investor sentiment amid ongoing market volatility.
In a tight Friday clash at Waukon junior college, the host team defeated Independence 33 32 in three minutes of overtime. Ericson, Bigelow and Rath stood out for Waukon, delivering strong performances to seal the win.
Paul Butler of 1001 Tenth street SW was fined $1 and costs for parking near a hotel entrance. Walter Pollet of 723 Seventh street NW paid $1 for parking in a prohibited zone. Frank Amerine 31 Grace Amerine 43 and W R Shroder 56 of 402 Sixth street SE were fined $25 for intoxication and disturbing the peace, all jailed after arrest at 5 45 p m Friday. William A Hamilton 49 moulder was fined $10 for intoxication.
A defective chimney started a fire at R. M. McNeill’s residence 1216 Twenty first avenue SW damaging interior walls and clothing. Firemen were alerted at 7 02 a m. Smoke in the basement of an apartment at 600 First avenue E brought firefighters at 8 49 a m.
Lloyd Snooks aged 39 of 1414 Eighth Avenue Marion was arrested Friday by Patrolman Duncan on a disorderly conduct charge. He was fined 100 dollars and costs in police court Saturday after reports he offered high school girls rides in his car near Franklin and Wilson high schools.
BERLIN N H UP three mill workers died six others were overcome and twelve affected when the digester room of the Burgess mills filled with poison gas Saturday.
Twelve Linn county citizens are drawn as district court grand jurors for the January term to report January 5 at 10 a.m. Names include C. M. Barnes A. B. Black J. J. Dennis H. C. Gerhold J. F. Hepker C. J. Knickerbocker T. C. Lewis James McCutcheon Harry Newlin Glenn Stoner T. H. Wiley and L. O. Worley. Also, Verne V. Brown and Mary B. Brown seek to establish surrender value of 301.61 on a twenty year endowment policy with Central Life Assurance Society, insured Clarence Saner alias Richard Harold Brown.
Gertrude L. Baldwin Annie E. Geyer and George S. Geyer seek district court appointment of Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids as successor trustee after resignations. The Home Owners' Loan Corp seeks 865.74 in a secured note suit against Jake and Alice Wicher. Florence Thomas seeks 396 in a district court contract action. Defendants include Holcomb and Hoke Manufacturing Co of Indianapolis and The Sieg Co of Davenport.
The article urges golfers to develop a sense of touch with their wood clubs. It notes excessive grip pressure, especially with the left hand, and advises gripping slightly down the shaft to balance clubhead and grip. A proper touch grip can significantly improve shot quality, reducing power without losing control.
Two rinks operated by the playground commission at D avenue and Twenty-seventh street NE and Memorial drive at Meadowbrook drive SE opened to the public at 10 a.m. Saturday. They will be lighted and supervised until 10 p.m. Warming houses are provided. J street rink at J street and Fifteenth avenue SW was flooded Friday but not yet usable. Arthur and Memorial drive rinks will be open Sunday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Max Oliphant 22 of Walker was jailed six months by Judge A B Clark for operating a motor vehicle without owner consent. On state recommendation six days of the sentence must be served before the rest is suspended on good behavior beginning December 3. Oliphant allegedly drove Earl Fisher’s car from Walker to Cedar Rapids on November 30 and was arrested by Marshal C H Bohls.
Word was received of the death of Dr George Porter Spicer dentist formerly of Cedar Rapids in Dallas Texas His widow Mrs Myrtle Spicer will have the body taken to Blairstown for burial Time of funeral not yet set Surviving are two children and two brothers Dr Frank Spicer of Duluth and Dr Sherman Spicer of Denver Father was a pioneer Cedar Rapids physician
Anton J. Rebec died of a heart attack at his daughter Marie Collins’ home 316 Seventh Street SW Cedar Rapids at 10 30 p m Friday Dr J J Terrall deputy county coroner responded He was born in Bohemia April 12 1867 lived in Cedar Rapids sixty four years He survived by his wife two grandchildren a daughter and a sister plus a late son Funeral services set for 2 p m Sunday at Janeba and Brosh chapel conducted by Rev Frank Helmich Burial at Bohemian National Cemetery Friends may call Saturday evening
Funeral services for Henry W. Hulbert will be held in the Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday in charge of the Rev. E. Winslow Brown and the Rev. E. J. Wykle. Burial will be made in Cedar Memorial park cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
CHICAGO INS Charley Grimm Cubs manager dodged a direct answer but hinted a trade with Brookyn would bring Van Single Mungo to the Cubs He said I would like to have Van Single Mungo and paused to guard the secret discussions with the Brookyn club
CAPE TOWN INS reports a middle aged native walked 30 miles from Losberg to Potchefstroom to recover a half crown tax on his bicycle. Officials demanded this year’s receipt. He returned home to fetch it, promising further walking to claim the refund at a rate of a farthing per mile.
MINNEAPOLIS LP Harry Syrstad a Minneapolis watch repairer is the creator of a clock symbolizing his life dream and traditions of four generations of Norwegian craftsman. It took 11 years of spare time to build with steel brass sapphire jewels from Switzerland and a red mahogany case crafted by a cabinet maker. The pendulum swing dictates the clock quality.
A hazy OCR fragment notes a daily air event or pose anecdote with unclear subjects. Names, places, and concrete details are unreadable, making precise identification or outcome impossible from the readable text.
The junior class of Marion high staged the farcical play Happy Go Lucky before a capacity crowd in the Lincoln school auditorium directed by Miss Dorothy Faris. The story follows the Marsh family and a quirky inventor as Gordon Marsh stirs impersonations to aid his father’s business amid rival Henry Lang’s pressure. The cast includes Helen Marsh Betty Wallace Gordon Marsh and many others with stage crew and production teams listed.
About fifty people attended Friday's Community chorus meeting in the public library. Carols were sung under Virgil Wade with Frank Flack at the piano. Flack performed two piano solos. A Cedar Rapids quartet directed by Cyrus Metcalf, including J. M. Tallman, Mr. Metcalf, Henry Achter and Luther Fuhrmeister, sang a group of numbers led by Tallman with a lullaby.
Mrs. N. P. Vanderlinden was hostess Friday evening to the Friendly Guild of the Methodist church at a picnic supper, with thirty guests including husbands. She was assisted by Mrs. Kenneth Murdock, Mrs. Marvin Edison, Mrs. Stanley Kellams, Mrs. V. E. Pedoe, and Mrs. Byron Umbdenstock.
Mrs Earl Holsinger hosted the Tuckabache club Christmas party Friday. Nine members and three guests enjoyed games and a lighted tree gift exchange. Refreshments were served and guests included Mrs Earl Frederick Mrs Leo Patten and Miss Alice Dixon.
Mr and Mrs Frank Flack visited Iowa City on Thursday as he recovers from treatment at the University Hospital. He is much improved and expected to continue his recovery in the coming days.
Dissolve gelatin in water for five minutes, mix with pineapple juice, cool, then add remaining ingredients. Pour into a shallow mold, chill until firm, unmold and cut into squares. Serve on lettuce with salad dressing or mayonnaise. Cranberry Pie Filling.
The Concord Agriculture and Literary club met Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Roberts. A picnic dinner was served and five dollars was donated to a needy family. Mrs. James Woodworth read Christmas in Other Lands ish Danish Christmas. Mrs. Gail Storck performed musical readings with Mrs. Woodworth at the piano. D. R. McCreery discussed The Value of Organization. Christmas carols were sung as committees for January February and March were announced. Guests included D. R. McCreery of Alburnett Minnie Schenken and William Dunn of Stickney South Dakota.
Arline Alice Wells 12 died at 12 50 a m Saturday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after an operation. Born December 27 1923 in Cedar Rapids she is survived by parents three brothers Jin Raymond Marvin a sister Betty and grandmother Mrs Margaret Simson. Funeral services Monday at 2 p m at Yocom chapel with Rev Galen T Lehman Church of the Brethren Cedar Rapids assisted by Rev L W Inman Marion in charge.
Mrs J M Albright hosted the First division of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid at a Christmas party on Friday. Miss Emma Klein led the program with the Christmas story from scripture the legend of the Christmas White Rose and two poems including Christmas by Edgar Guest. Gifts were exchanged and two baskets donated. Refreshments were served to 26 women.
The W S A club re elected officers Friday at Mrs C E McCannon home President Mrs John Johnson vice president Mrs Gertrude Mitchell secretary and treasurer Mrs Harry Van Fossen correspondent Mrs James Biesecker Twenty women attended a picnic luncheon Gifts were exchanged and a $2.40 donation was made to the Goodfellows fund
E E Badham was elected worshipful master of Trojan lodge No 548 AF and AM on Friday. Richard Sears was elected senior warden R J Kendall junior warden Dr L C Dow treasurer and Roy Todd secretary for the lodge.
A consolidated listing of Sunday school times and worship services for multiple churches including Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Congregational, Pilgrim, Free Methodist, Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian, St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran, Prairie Chapel and Seventh Day Church of God. Timings range from 9:45 a.m. Sunday school to 7:30 p.m. union services with sermon topics noted.
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