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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1937
Page
10
Prices for hogs remained mostly unchanged while receipts showed a mix of lower livestock volumes. Market observers noted limited shifts, with traders watching mild price stability amid fluctuating supply signals.
Unofficial Monday receipts show hogs 26 000 cattle 14 000 sheep 16 000 with hogs for next week 110 000. Prices rose this week with hogs up 35–50 cents to a top of 10.35, cattle 25–75 cents, and fat lambs 50–65 cents, as market demand improved and packers resumed operations after waters receded.
Department of Agriculture reports hog receipts totaling about 4 500 direct with most weights 180-260 lbs at 10.20 top. cattle receipts around 100 steers and calves with fed steers and yearlings up to 50-60 cents, best weights around 14 50 per cwt. sheep receipts about 4 000 with lambs 50-65 cents higher and top lambs near 11.00.
Receipts for cattle, hogs, and sheep show mixed但 steady to weaker trends. Cattle demand steady to higher for select steers and yearlings, with mid ranges softer. hogs mostly steady to weak as weights shift, with top prices around 9.90 for 225 pounds and over. Sheep see 25 cent gains in killing classes and higher feeders, closing bulks noted at top prices near 10.65.
Receipts: cattle 400, hogs 1 100, sheep 2 000. Slaughter steers mostly 25c higher, heifers strong, cows steady to higher, bulls weak. Hogs mostly steady with spots higher, few 100 115 lb killers at 7.00 8.25, sows around 9.60. Sheep fats and feeding lambs rise, top fat lambs 10.60, feeding lambs 8.25 9.60. Cattle and hog values compared with Friday last week show varied shifts across weights and grades.
Hogs steady to 10c higher with prices by weight. Good to choice hogs range from 7.45 to 7.75 per hundredweight for 140-150 lb pigs, with 150-160 lb at 7.95 to 8.25, 170-180 lb at 9.20, and 180-200 lb at 9.50 to 9.80, 200-325 lb at 9.90, and 325-350 lb at 9.40 to 9.70 for packers.
Hogs steady with Friday totals showing light weight categories at Mason City: 140-150 lbs at 7.35 to 7.65, 150-160 lbs at 7.85 to 8.15, 180-200 lbs at 9.40 to 9.10, 200-325 lbs at 9.60 to 9.90, 350-425 lbs at 8.80 to 9.10. Ottumwa notes hogs unchanged with similar trends.
Hog receipts in Des Moines area and interior Iowa with Minnesota entries show steady to higher bids across weight classes. Good to choice lightweights bring about 8.00 to 10.15 dollars per hundredweight, heavier ranges range from 9.60 to 10.15, packing sows quoted at 9.00 to 9.70.
U S Department of Agriculture reports week cattle receipts at Sioux City with beef steers and yearlings up about 25 cents on light runs. Fat stock steady while heifers and stockers mixed. Prime load 1 170 lb beeves at 13 50 and long yearlings at 13 00. Hogs mainly steady with top 9 90, sows 9 40. Sheep nominally steady with fat lambs up to 10 75 and yearlings around 8 25.
Hog prices rise slightly with a 5 cent advance across all grades bringing top rate to 9 dollars 90 cents. Other local markets hold steady as regional activity shows little change.
The market reports peak selling at 9.50 for lambs with price declines tied to weight and quality. Choice steers above 1 100 pounds bring 11.00 to 12.00, 1 000 to 1 100 pounds 11.50 to 12.50, and medium to good steers 1 100 pounds up to 8.00. Yearling steers 900 to 1 000 pounds fetch 11.00 to 12.00 with medium to good notes. Common cattle and bulls trade around 4.25 to 6.00 for cows, with canners and cutters down to 4.25 and bulls to 4.25 down.
Grain and produce values listed for Cedar Rapids including wheat oats rye barley corn soybeans and various poultry prices. Also notes on wholesale fruits vegetables and hides with price ranges and unit descriptions.
Market summary from Chicago shows butter receipts at 6 258 steady with creamery specials at 3477 34'2c extras 92 33'2c firsts 88-89 312% 32% 2c standards 90. Eggs receipts 17 957 unsettled with local extra firsts 21'2c cars 22c and graded firsts 21'2c 22c. Live poultry receipts six trucks steady hens over five pounds 16 42c and smaller 17c Leghorn 12c colored springs 18c broilers 21c White Rock 22c Plymouth 23c. Potatoes receipts 69 on track 212 total shipments 671 with old stock firm undertone. Idaho russet Burbanks No 1 3.35–3.50 No 2 3.15–3.20. Wisconsin No 1 2.40–2.50. Michigan russet rurals No 1 2.40–2.45. Bliss Triumphs No 1 2.10–2.15 per crate. track and street sales noted.
AP market notes for New York show eggs at 26 786 with mixed colors and various pack prices, butter receipts 6647 with slight easing and creamery prices, cheese receipts 184326 steady to firm, live poultry with nominal freight status and no changes.
Chicago futures report shows butteroil storage standards at 317 percent, March at 315, November at 2934. Egg futures settle with fresh graded firsts at 2134 and refrigerator standards at 245. Potato futures note Idaho rus set March at $3.60.
Wheat futures moved from an early loss to gains as cash and milling interests covered shorts. May wheat rose to about 1.44 a bushel with other grains firming. Liverpool weakness and strong Southern Hemisphere orders influenced sentiment. Weather fair overall with moisture concerns in the Southwest and Canadian West.
Winnipeg market notes show heat oper prices with May and July quotes and multiple contract figures. Chicago cash provisions list cash wheat corn and barley bids by grade, with No. 3 and No. 5 varieties and related seed and seedling values. Lard and bellies are also cited with specific price points.
Trading favored small-scale activity as traders weighed Roosevelt court recommendations. Southern Railway 4s led gains along with Katy 5s and North Western 434s, while Walworth 4s surged amid swings in the industrial list. Utilities rose with American and Foreign Power 5s and International Telephone 5s. U S government bonds fell and foreign issues dipped.
The AP reports steady foreign exchange with varied cent demands across nations. Cited quotations include Britain 4892, France 4655s, Italy 5.262, Belgium 16.88, Germany free 40.23 and registered 19.75, travel 21.10, and additional rates for Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Finland Switzerland Spain Portugal Greece Poland and others.
The wool market in Boston showed quiet activity last week with small spot purchases for urgent needs. Prices firm to higher for immediate buys while sentiment eased for future cover. Ohio fleeces sold at 46 48c grease for fine delaine, 48 50c for blood combing, and 52 54c for combining grades.
Hollywood. Charles Butterworth, well known film comedian, and his wife Ethel have separated permanently. The couple said the parting is amicable and they will try a matrimonial separation for a while. They wed in New York four years ago.
New York stocks reversed Friday declines with mixed gains and a late selling period. Major gains came from U S Steel Bethlehem Crucible Gulf States Steel and others while General Motors stock steadied after an early loss as investors weighed the presidents call for judiciary reform and lingering strike news.
Stock listings from Adams Express to Union Carbide show broad market activity. The notes include price quotes for Alaska Juneau to Woolworth with many corporate names and percentages, reflecting a snapshot of trading on a Saturday.
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that a public school requirement for students to salute and pledge allegiance to the U.S. flag is constitutional. The decision, issued in Trenton, upholds the mandate as lawful state policy.
William H. Jordan, given two life terms for the killings of Mabel Sayre and Danny Goode at a Washington Iowa beer tavern, was moved to the state penitentiary Saturday after Sheriff Harold Putnam removed him from the county jail to prevent mob violence.
Fred L. Zody in district court seeks a new trial on a $14,500 verdict in a two car crash case with Miss Ann Winslow in Cedar Rapids. He alleges the court erred by granting a new trial after considering defense evidence about permanent injury representations and claims fraud no issue existed. The estate of E F Winslow supports the motion to set aside the Ring order from January 16.
Judge H C Ring declined to serve as executor for Josiah Robinson whose will, drawn August 25 1928, was admitted to probate in district court Saturday. Nellie Forbes appointed administrator with the will annexed after a hearing. Robinson died January 30 leaving $200 to Iowa Odd Fellows and Orphans Homes funds and naming a niece Mary Robinson of Newton Moor Cheshire England as principal beneficiary. The Seibel will of Cedar Rapids died January 27 was also probated with daughter Katherine Pieper named executrix and other relatives listed as beneficiaries.
Eldon Johnston 28 of Sedalia Missouri was returned to Quincy Illinois from Linn County jail after arrest in Anaheim by state patrol. He faced motor theft charges and had extradition warrants from Illinois and Iowa governors. Sheriff Ray Robertson and deputies accompanied by James Oliver of Montgomery Carrott Inc Quincy reported owner of the 1936 Ford.
James A. Campbell receiver of Twin City Barge and Gravel asks 3500 in district court against Massman Construction of Missouri. Campbell says Massman took possession of a dredge hull at Louisiana Missouri on November 18 1936 via a sale by C T Welsh Co Minnesota. He claims ownership through a decree in a suit against C T Welsh Co which also claimed the property.
Judge H C Ring dismissed Prudential Insurance Company of America contract cancellation action. Defendants James F Sweeney and Marie I Sweeney named. Court held the policy contested at filing and not contestable.
Pauline Wagner sues Henry G. Wagner alleging cruelty and requests custody of two children. Opal Winfrey sues Lloyd R. Winfrey seeking divorce and restoration of her prior name Opal Huntley. marriages noted in 1926 Iowa City and May 9 1936 Viola Illinois.
The Home Owners' Loan Corporation of Washington seeks a 1788.44 in rem judgment in district court on a 1934 note by the late O H Seaver and Maryam Seaver with heirs named as defendants. Joseph Deditz Jr seeks 1627 on a 1927 note by Julia M Fisher and the late E B Fisher.
Miss Jaroslava Holubova will speak on Masaryk and Democracy at a special young people service Sunday Feb 7 at 11 am in Peoples Church. The service features readings by Lilian Samek and a prayer by Robert F. Miller with a quartet and Boy Scout attendance.
Mrs. John Hamilton and Mrs. John A. Reed travel to St. Petersburg for a several week stay. Glen Kerres, 5, was bruised after being struck by a truck at B avenue and Fifteenth street E. Mr. and Mrs. Worth Averill depart for St. Petersburg to join relatives on a yacht cruise. Mr. and Mrs. C Schamberger set off for Eau Gallie. Cedar Rapids business men's volleyball team takes first place in the northeastern Iowa district tournament at Dubuque.
Ira E. Blakely left for Tyler Texas. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Schell moved to Iola Kansas to establish a home. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Doerfler headed to Jacksonville Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bird travel to Fitchburg Massachusetts for residence. Miss Marguerite Evans returns to Ames to resume work at Iowa State College. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Cobb depart for Jacksonville Florida.
Florence Roberts performed in Strength of the Weak at Greene's opera house today. Charles Calder family left for New Orleans and Cuba. Walter Douglas family in the city to dismantle the Douglas home and relocate to Minneapolis. Rev. C F Ensign called to Farley after his father S H Ensign's death. Edwards family escaped gas leak at 621 Eighth Avenue East when a daughter was overcome.
Police broadcast a vague description of a 27 year old bearded man in a dilapidated coupe linked to the torture murder of Roger Loomis five. A young girl and a 13 year old saw a similar man and car approaching children hours before the body was found.
Red Cross workers soliciting flood relief funds reached the county poor farm in Los Angeles where nine inmates contributed their entire holdings, totaling 40 cents. This quiet gesture from the poor farm reflects widespread relief efforts amid midwest flood calamities.
In Dallas Texas county records hall cactus plants were placed around the hall of records after the building superintendent complained that loafers sat on and spoiled the flowers. The move aims to deter vandalism and preserve the decor for visitors and officials.
Funeral services for Mrs. George W. Toms Marion pioneer will be at Yocom chapel Sunday at 4 p.m. Rev H O Allen of the Congregational church will officiate. Attendees include Harold Williams and daughter Barbara, Charles Hibner of Chicago, and Mrs E G Houseman of Portland Ore visiting Chicago. Seven Camp Fire group members held a Thursday picnic at Miss Dorothy Mae Ford's home. Mrs Hulda Johnson, mother of Mrs George Schrimper, improving after two weeks of serious illness.
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Castle return from a three weeks motor trip visiting relatives in Little Rock Fort Smith Vivian and New Orleans. Lloyd Stark spends weekend in Chicago with his brother in law Louis Sley.
The Rev H O Allen spoke on Robert Moffat and David Livingstone at a Woman’s Missionary Society meeting at Mrs F J Hardenbrook’s home. Minnie Whitcomb led devotionals on Jesus at Jacob’s Well. Sorosis club hosted by Mrs A A Hardin with fourteen members and a flood relief donation of two dollars. M W Courtney spoke on Early History of Marion. Mrs Richard Crew from Perry visited Mrs J T Christie and Mrs W G Koppenhaver.
Paul Haworth will lead the Oxford club gathering this Sunday at 6 30 p m in the Methodist church.
A reception for newly married couples at Prairie Chapel church occurred Thursday at the Clyde Scott home with forty attendees. Rev. H. M. Thomas gave talks, games were played, and the honored couples Mr. and Mrs. Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Dixon received blankets. Charles Sweet and Harriett, Vernon and Ray Clark returned from Lansing, Michigan. Twelve members of the True Blue division of the Methodist Ladies Aid were entertained at Mrs. E. E. Godwin’s home with hosts Mrs. Leonard Taylor, Mrs. Alpha Williams and Mrs. Caroline Harville assisting. guests included Mrs. E. T. Gough and Mrs. W. J. Wallace of Cedar Rapids. The Congregational Sunday school world service department plans a fifteen-minute program at 10 a.m. Sunday to observe Lincoln's birthday.
The Pilgrim Highroaders of the Congregational church will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the parsonage with Rev. H. O. Allen for their monthly business meeting and picnic supper. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Burlingham of Winnetka Illinois are guests in the home of Mrs. Burlingham's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Vaughn.
A satirical verse portrays a husband as the wife’s well judged display, bored at operas and socials, a patient yet resented partner who endures public courtesy for the sake of appearances. The speaker details the exhausted martyr who hides in crowds and smiles for show.
Marion residents raised 1018.29 for Red Cross flood relief with new donations from Hallwood cafe, Ameigo club, Child Study club and others. Subscriptions are now accepted at the Service club office and the Home Building and Loan office as A R McElwain notes.
Jacob C. Dickes 80 died at 6 p.m. Friday after a lingering illness. Born in Dubuque on September 7, 1856, he lived on farms near Lafayette Marion and New Hampton before retiring. Survived by two sisters Mrs G W Lake Marion and Mrs Margaret Williams. Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 p.m. at Yocom chapel with Dr E T Gough officiating. Burial Oak Shade Cemetery. Service class of the Christian church met with Mrs Irving Wade. Dona Roberts played a piano solo.
Marion friends report Mrs. Sarah Graham, formerly of this city, is ill at her Chicago home. Out-of-town guests at funeral services for Mrs. Alice Dungan, mother of Joe Walker, included Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Charter, Mrs. Mosberg, Allen Dutton, Mrs. Alex O Neal of Cedar Rapids. Pallbearers were Harold Peck Harold Howe Charles Green Leo Griswold E. M. Saunders and Wayne Cato.
A roundup of Sunday services across Marion churches lists Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Congregational, Free Methodist, Methodist, Presbyterian, St Pauls Lutheran and Seventh Day Church of God with service times, sermons, and leaders. Notable items include Rev. Loren Inman at Baptist and Rev. T. J. McElliott at St Josephs.
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