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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1936
Page
11
In Chicago prices drifted with hogs at a top of 10.10 while cattle and lambs rose on tighter supplies. Week's receipts show hogs 35000, cattle 17000, sheep 15000 with weekly totals near 138000 hogs for next period. Lamb and steer prices firmed with yearling steers hitting 12.75 and fat lambs at 9.15.
U S Agriculture prices for hogs and cattle show mixed moves in Chicago with total hog receipts near 12 000 including direct 11 006 and prices steady to lower by cents. Cattle receipts 200 calves 100 with good grades up to 50 cents, heifers steady to higher, cows strong, bulls steady. sheep receipts 500 with fat lambs steady to higher and lambs selling around 8 8 9 dollars for various weights.
Receipts and price changes for cattle hogs and sheep show mixed gains. Slaughter steers and stockers rise up to 25 cents from prior lows while hogs edge up to 9.80 for select weights and sheep peak at 8.85 for fat lambs with ewes around 4.25.
Cattle receipts 75 head, calves 45, week totals show fed steers and yearlings up to 25c higher with weighty steers up to 50c. Fed steers $8.50 to $11.75, weighty steers $11.25 to $11.75, fed heifers $7.50 to $10.25, cows and bulls mixed. Sheep receipts 500, lambs 10c lower, ewes $3.25 to $14.00, feeding lambs $5.50 to $7.75. Hogs 2,200 with top $9.65 and steady to 0.25 higher for most weights. Friday average $9.46.
Sioux City market report shows cattle receipts steady to strong for steers and yearlings, mixed for heifers and cows, stockers firm, prime 1100 lb steers around 12.00, good heifers 9.00 to 9.50, cows 4.00 to 5.25, feeder calves up to 8.60. Hog sales steady to higher with top 9.75, 150-180 lb hogs around 9.50 to 9.65, sows 9.50. Lambs and sheep weaker with lambs near 8.25 to 8.50 and ewes around 4.00 to 4.50.
U S Department of Agriculture combined hog receipts at 22 yards and 9 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ending 8 a m Saturday totaled 42 600, up from 32 100 a week ago and 17 100 a year ago with prices steady to 10 cents lower and undertone fairly strong.
Waterlo o hog prices show 140 to 550 pound ranges with loads at 5 to 9.7 dollars per pound labeled by quality. Mason City reports similar categories with lights good to butchers and packers across 140 to 425 pound ranges.
Hog market in Austin Minn shows a 10 cent drop with bids for 180 to 200 pounds at 9.05 to 9.35 dollars and 200 to 290 pounds at 9.40 to 9.70. Heavier 290 to 325 pounds fetch 9.30 to 9.60 and 325 to 350 pounds at 9.20 to 9.50. Sows 275 to 550 pounds around 8. ae with a listed note.
Hogs are unchanged on the local market with no grade changes on Saturday. The top price holds at 9 75 while other local markets stay steady, though hides edge upward slightly.
Market notes show 140 to 190 pound calves good choice. Sheep prices range from eight to nine dollars per hundredweight with variations by weight and quality. Steers and heifers display a spectrum from common to choice with prices ending around 9 to 11 dollars per hundredweight for prime lots and lower values for medium grades. Bulls, cows, and cutters also listed with declines for lighter loads and bottom-end prices for rough stock.
Market list from Cedar Rapids shows mixed grain prices including wheat at 1.15 to 1.20 per bushel and oats around 48c, rye 85c, barley 85c, and yellow corn near 1.11. It also lists hay, straw, eggs, hens, cocks, and wholesale fruits and vegetables with assorted crate and per bushel pricing. Additional notes cover hides, calves, ponies, and horse prices with varying quotes.
Foreign exchange remained steady in New York with various currencies quoted in cents. Rates listed include Great Britain 49.1, France 4.67, Italy 5.2612, Belgium 16.912, Germany 40.2412, Holland 54.76, Norway 24.67, Sweden 25.32, Denmark 21.93, Finland 2.17, Switzerland 22.99, Spain unquoted, Portugal 4.47, Argentina 32.75, Tokio 28.60, Shanghai 29.65, Hongkong 30.65, Mexico City 27.88.
U S Department of Agriculture notes a revival in domestic wool prices with broadened demand. Late week activity pushed territory wools above prior bid levels, spurring higher asking prices. Ohio fleeces sold in limited quantities at strong to higher grease prices ranging 41 to 43 cents for fine, 44 to 45 for staple combing, and 48 to 50 for combing good.
New York sugar market closes with raw sugar unchanged at 3.77 spot and 3.80 for 1937 quota. Futures rise by one to points. Refined sugar steady at 4.86 per bag for fine granulated with all refiners listed.
U S government issues faced dealer pressure as speculation grew that the Federal Reserve Board would cut excess reserves. Bond listings showed declines in several issues with some major corporate and railway bonds easing slightly. Foreign issues fluctuated with Uruguay gains and mixed moves in German and Japanese bonds.
Chicago traders saw prices slip as profit taking and weaker demand from Germany and Italy pulled wheat futures lower. December wheat down about a cent, corn mixed, rye and Winnipeg prices also weak, with holiday dampening cash demand and ongoing hedging by processors.
Chicago quotations show open high and close figures for December to July wheat with varied percentages. Cash provisions list No 4 mixed and No 5 mixed corn prices, alongside white and yellow corn grades, oats, soybeans, barley and Timothy, Clover and other seed values.
The snippet lists various grain and flour types with prices and weights, including dark northern spring, Shiner, Montana winter, amber durum, red durum, and No. 3 yellow corn. Prices range roughly from $1.09 to $1.64 per unit with percentages indicating quality or change.
Chicago AP notes steady butter receipts at 7 421 and firmer eggs with extra firsts and local grades. Poultry supplies 24 trucks steady to firm with varied prices for hens leghorn and Plymouth Rock. dressed turkeys and ducks listed with multiple weights and prices. Potatoes on track with light supplies and mixed regional prices across several varieties.
New York market summary shows eggs with receipts around 14 224, prices varying by grade and pack. Butter receipts 9 799 with prices unchanged. Cheese receipts 103 750 firm with state milk flats and hand fancy quoted. Live poultry steady to firm, dressed poultry steady to firm. Fresh turkeys western 16423 cents, other fresh and all frozen prices unchanged.
Chicago futures show butter and potato prices with December and January contracts. Butter prices held around 325 and 3252 cents per pound while potatoes in Idaho russet and grade A lines traded near 2.68 and 3.10 dollars per hundredweight.
New York AP reports bond prices showing Treasury notes easing while Treasuries 3s and 4s trade at higher figures. Market levels indicate varied demand with some maturities advancing to around 105.29 and others near 108.18 as trading closes.
New York traders mixed as late offers unsettled stocks after rate decision. Losses ranged 1 to 4 points with major issues like U S Steel and General Motors down. gains seen in a few issues such as Anaconda and Kennecott. Transfers about 1,200,000 shares. Export metal climbed to a six year high while bonds, grains, and cotton remained erratic. Rubber futures hit new highs amid rising overseas demand.
Wall Street quotations list numerous stocks with bid prices, including Alaska Juneau 14% Grand. Allied Chem 22 1/2. American Can 11 1/4. General Electric 51 1/2. Coca Cola 12 1/2. Chrysler 118 1/2. Ford 62 1/4. IBM 73 1/2. Rem Rand 21%. Penn RR 39 1/2. United States Steel around 76.
Born to Mr and Mrs Walter Woods at Mercy hospital a daughter on December 19. A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Mc Allister at St Luke's hospital on December 18. Another son weighing eight pounds arrived for Mr and Mrs Raymond Nippe at Mercy hospital on December 18.
An Associated Press dispatch datelined Fayette said Clem Moran, 50, a Wadena area farmer, committed suicide by hanging. The Gazette reports there is no truth to the allegation and Moran is alive and well, with the report traced to youthful enemies.
Frank Jakoubek of Cedar Rapids University of Iowa football letter winner was reported in good condition after a major operation at the University Hospital this morning. The surgery was to repair an injury from the 1936 football season.
Public Safety Commissioner W. C. Benesh warned Cedar River ice is dangerously thin in several spots due to warm December weather. Parents were urged to keep children off the ice and supervise play near the river amid reports of two boys and a girl venturing onto the ice near the North Western bridge.
The Marion area Prairie Union Agriculture and Literary club met at the Plummers with forty three members. A Christmas play was performed by Clyde Scott and family and Irvin Scott and family. An impromptu debate on which is more profitable cows or chickens was led by George Goodyear. Committees for January through March were announced for program and refreshments.
The Gazette will print notices of meetings for clubs and lodges only once in Marion and Cedar Rapids editions. Notices must be mailed to Grace Koppen haver at the Gazette News Office in Marion.
Jack Mordors traveled to Des Moines on Thursday to undergo examination and receive treatment at the Veterans hospital.
The Dry Creek Agriculture and Literary club was entertained Friday evening at the American Legion hall by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Dahms. A Christmas program featured James Frazee, Mrs. Verle Etzel, David Etzel, Melvin McBride, Jack Bayanovsky, Gene Jacobs and a girls quartet. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served to 56 attendees including Henry Touro, Mrs. George Touro, Lyle Touro, Paul Hickman, Mildred Hickman, Jane Reed, Kathryn McElwain, Gene Jacobs.
Mrs Frances Akerly hosted the Ladies Aid of St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church on Thursday. Members brought cookies for the children's hospital at Iowa City and planned Christmas baskets for needy families. Gifts were ex
Miss Florence Kruger a Moorhead Minnesota educator arrived in Marion to spend the holiday vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter F Kruger.
Members of the Chitaga Camp Fire group are asked to meet Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Milwaukee passenger depot to sing Christmas carols.
Clarence high school swept Lowden on the home floor Friday night. The girls struggled but won 32 to 13 in a slow game while the boys with freshman Glenn Pruess in the lineup outplayed Lowden for a 32 to 16 victory in a conference contest.
Olive E. Terril left Saturday for Topeka Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Mohnssen, Mrs. Carl Hagemeister and son Carl Hagemeister Jr. of Muscatine spent Friday in Cedar Rapids. Nevin Nichols recreation superintendent announced on Saturday that skaters may use the rinks at Arthur school and on Memorial drive. The street rink SW is not ready for use.
Mrs Stanley Kellams hosted an Athenian club picnic and Christmas party with a $1 donation to Christmas seals fund. Gifts were given from a lighted tree and a Christmas basket for a needy family. The Mothers club held a picnic supper with twenty one attendees and a Monopoly table.
Wallace Oldfather, a student at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, spends Christmas vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Oldfather. Funeral services for Mrs. Harriet M. Straley are set for Sunday at 2 30 PM at the Yocom chapel with Rev. E T. Gough officiating. Burial follows in Oak Shade cemetery.
The Ohitaya Camp Fire group held a Friday evening Christmas party at Catherine DeWees home with nineteen girls attending. Gifts were exchanged and games played as new members were initiated. They plan a Thursday morning meeting at Jacqueline Clay home to collect a Christmas tree and donations for a needy family's dinner.
The Marion churches list Christmas sermons and services including Baptist The Rev Loren W Inman at several churches, Catholic Mass at St Josephs, Methodist and Presbyterian programs, Seventh Day Church of God services, and a Prairie Chapel Bible reading. Highlights include Christmas Eve candle lighting and carols and a community program by Oxford Masquers.
Christian Science church and society programs will be broadcast on WHO Des Moines every Sunday morning from 9 to 9 15 starting Sunday December 20. Chimney sparks set the roof of Mrs Francis Flick at 817 Seventh Avenue SW ablaze prompting a still alarm at 8 p m Friday. A backdraft from Mrs Alice Stoners fireplace at 128 Tenth Street NE caused another still alarm at 12 30 a m Saturday.
The Rev. Nelson C. Dreier of First Congregational Church will address the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service on The Supreme Christmas Gift. Pilgrim Fellowship groups will gather at the Dreier home for a Christmas party and officer elections, with a 6:30 p.m. luncheon preceding.
Howard Henderson aged 36 of 1209 Second Avenue SE suffered a fractured left ankle when a two by four plank slipped while unloading a crate of glass in front of 915 Second Street SE at 8 a.m. Saturday. He was taken to St. Luke's hospital. Henderson works for Iowa Freight Service.
Walter H. Blum as guardian petitions the court for 2044.92 plus interest against William Blum. The claim breaks down to 1000 for alleged loan indebtedness 994.92 for alleged rental balance and 50 for proceeds from sale of guardian ship property.
Mary Becicka and husband to Frank Bohac Jr. transfer lots 1 2 3 4 and 5 block 8 and lots 15 16 17 18 block 9 in the Town of Ely for $1 and value conveyed. The recording date is November 30, 1928. This deed corrects a former deed of record.
The Emerson school teachers celebrated their annual Christmas party Wednesday at Mrs. M. W. Courtney's home. Dinner, games, and gift exchanges followed. Attendees included the six current teachers Hattie Frager Helen Crane Eleanor Pownall Carolyn Kahler Mrs Ruby Powles Evelyn Coppock and former teachers Miss Vivien Holm and Mrs J A Beeson.
Mrs Lottie Hammond Jones of Ames was a guest in the home of the Misses Minnie and Metta Whitcomb Friday. Robert Titus, who is attending the University of Iowa, arrived home Friday to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs Howard M Titus.
Miss Marie Ewald travels to Muscatine due to her mother Mrs. W Ewald’s illness in Davenport. The Excelsior Agriculture and Literary club conducted an all day gathering at Mr and Mrs Guy Martin’s home with a picnic for 25.January meeting planned at Mr and Mrs Oscar Martin’s with a refreshment committee listed.
Mrs Laura J Newell died at her daughter Mrs C L Evans home 1106 Twelfth street NE at 10 50 a m Saturday after a long illness She was born March 20 1865 married Hugh L Newell Sept 17 1885 and had five children two died in infancy Surviving are daughters Mrs Edna Ray of Chicago and Mrs Emma Caple and Mrs Mary Warnock and son Robert along with nephews and a brother Ed Harding Funeral services will be held in the Turner chapel and the body will be taken to Ainsworth for burial next to her husband
Mrs Antonie Prucha died at her home 1318 J street SW Friday evening after a brief illness. Born May 16 1849 in Janovice Bohemia she came to Cedar Rapids forty five years ago. Survived by two daughters Mrs J H Coggin and Mrs A G Benbenick both Bremerton WA seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 2 p m in Janeba and Brosh chapel. Burial Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may visit Saturday 7 to 9 p m.
Sylvester C Darrow 87 died at his son Newell C Darrow 111 Eleventh Street NW at 9 20 p m Friday after a long illness Born Ash tabula Ohio August 13 1849 he had lived in Cedar Rapids ten years Survived by sixteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren The Beatty chapel service will be held Monday at 1 p m and burial will be in Guttenberg.
Funeral services for Mrs Ida M Buck will be held Monday at 2 30 p m in the Beatty chapel conducted by Rev Foster M Beck. The body will be cremated. Friends may call at the chapel Sunday from 7 to 9 p m.
Classified notice states ad lines accepted until 12 o clock noon for same day placement and until 8 p.m. for Sunday. Government office hours show 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday until 8 p.m. for submissions.
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