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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1934
Page
6
Washington report shows a 60 percent decline in Iowa's fall pig crop for 1934 from 1933, higher than the national drop of 48 percent. Spring 1935 sow farrow forecasts are 6 percent below 1934, with 1934 spring and fall combined at a 33 percent decrease for Iowa.
Agricultural bulletin surveys show 1934 fall pig crops in Iowa at 1,602,000, down from 4,020,000 in 1933, with national fall crops also at a record low. Spring Iowa crops decline from 12,024,000 in 1931 to about 8,122,000 in 1934, while national combined spring and fall totals fall 35 percent to 52,923,000. Estimates for 1935 spring farrowings vary by region, with declines driven by drought and low hog prices relative to feed costs.
In Paintsville Kentucky three youths James Price Oscar Blackie Pelphrey and William Dills sue for 75000 damages against Police Judge R A Patrick and other officials over time spent chained to posts with 25 pound iron balls for refusing to work off fines for drunkenness The judge voiced uncertainty about the outcome and the case may be set for the February term of Johnson circuit court also named defendants are Police Chief Powell Williams and Town Marshall Jeff Allen.
A twenty five cent Canadian paper bill found in the pockets of Carl Thomas living in a downtown room when he was arrested by police here Wednesday night at the request of Waterloo authorities proved the link in a chain of circumstantial evidence which resulted in Thomas confessing two recent burglaries there One of the burglary victims a grocery proprietor identified the paper currency as part of the loot. Thomas then confessed the crimes. While in custody here Thomas attempted to break jail during fingerprinting but was caught near the door by Captain Steve Stolba who overpowered Thomas and took him back to his cell.
Robert Beals nineteen of 109 Sixteenth Street SE sustained bruises and abrasions after being struck by a car at Seventeenth Street and Furst Avenue East as it started to pass a street car. Passenger Mrs L W Stone 1723 K Avenue NE admitted Beals to St Tukes Hospital for treatment and observation. Stone said she stopped to unload street car passengers and was just starting when the collision occurred.
Polly enjoys a bright day as her mother sews a smart coat frock from Pattern 2094. The design features full sleeves, a Peter Pan collar, belt bow, and optional short sleeves. Available sizes 6 through 14. size 10 needs 3 yards of fabric. Includes illustrated steps and ordering details for patterns and pattern book. The Cedar Rapids Gazette advertises pattern dep and book prices. The Grimshaw NC post office note ends the fragment.
In a contest hearing the board sustained Yuill's motion limiting the claim to general irregularities. Sedlacek's side argued for naming voters whose ballots were influenced while Yuill claimed rechecking would alter totals and that both illegal and legal votes were miscounted. A new motion to force naming of voters was threatened, with no settlement in sight at noon.
A campaign to oust Henry P. Fletcher as chairman of the Republican National Committee failed after a poll showed 43 of 48 states opposed the move. Senator Nye said liberalization would wait until 1936 as critics conceded defeat and only two states favored immediate reorganization.
St Louis AP report says Thom as Hanlon attempted to shoot a hog with a .22 rifle. After an ineffective first shot he handed the gun to his son Francis. The bullet glanced off the hog and struck Thom as Hanlon in the right arm.
In Indianapolis a 19 year old woman Doroty Marsh abducted a four day old boy to rekindle affection from her estranged husband Porter Marsh. The infant was returned unharmed to Mr and Mrs Joseph Robbins. Marsh faced kidnapping charges with a $5000 bond and was found sane after hospital evaluation.
A veterinary observation notes rabbits tolerate larger morphine doses than humans, suggesting species differences in analgesic response. The finding highlights variations in pain management and dosing between animals and people.
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