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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1934
Page
13
Hog prices fell 3 to 15 cents with light weights dropping on Chicago market. Reports note 3875 cattle receipts, with top hogs around 4.80 and average near 4.60 plus regional steadiness in Cleveland and Pittsburgh markets.
In Chicago reports showers threaten dry southwest wheat areas while a weaker stock market pushes wheat lower on the Board of Trade. Corn and oats fall modestly as traders await President Roosevelt's message to Congress and possible crop weather revisions. Liverpool futures rise slightly as cash prices edge down amid light receipts.
Grain movement notes show calves trading with price ranges and quality notes. Highs include buck lambs around 140 dollars while feeder cattle and fed lambs appear in varied bids. Market terms reference weights and quality categories for livestock pricing.
The Cedar Rapids listing shows wholesale prices for wheat rye corn oats and timothy seed with varied bids and receipts. Prices span hay straw orchard fruits and vegetables with vegetable items including lettuce apples and cranberries noted alongside cattle hides and other market entries.
Light prime hogs at 240 pounds weaken by ten cents with a dime fall Friday. Heavier prime grades and all packers hold steady while the prime top dips to 375 dollars.
Price spread rose by 1 32 nd to 2 32 nds. notable gains in North American and Pacific Gas and Electric 5s and Allegheny Corp 5s. American and Foreign Power 5s slipped slightly. Bethlehem Steel Ss Detroit Edison 4135 and Pennsylvania General 435 show mixed results. Foreign issues uneven. U S bonds quote Liberty bonds and Treasury notes with various prices.
Stocks declined sharply on Friday as quiet morning offerings gave way to heavy liquidation. Allied Chemical, Case, U S Steel, Johns Manville led the losses with 3 to 5 point drops while U S Central and American Commercial Alcohol Transfers traded heavy volume near 3.3 million shares.
Born to Mr and Mrs Leavitt Bureon at St Lukes Hospital on February 9 at 1044 Maplewood Drive NE. Also a son born to Mr and Mrs over Stucker at 2425 Furst Avenue on February at St Lukes Hospital. Rosa to Mr and Mrs William Gariba at Fruitland Heights, a daughter born February 8.
Madrid government moves to prohibit political speeches on radio. Interior minister says citizens must attend speeches or buy newspapers to hear official statements. Public reaction mixed as authorities justify curb on broadcasts amid political tension.
The measure details margin rules through 60 percent of market price, limits on borrowing, bans on short selling, and mandatory record keeping. It envisions inspections, prohibits certain proxy practices, and requires full disclosure by directors and major holders. Senator Fletcher argues the bill will restore public confidence and curb insider abuses.
In Fremont Nebraska the Waingford farmer attempted a risky escape from a burning property. A boat misstep led to a collapsed wall. Watford reacted to the blaze as flames damaged the scene. Firefighters responded as splints and smoke filled the air, leaving the pig trapped in the smoke house.
John A Titus retired dairyman died at his Marion home Thursday at age 79 after six years of illness. Born in New York September 26, 1854, he lived in Painesville and Aurora before marrying Maretta Crandall in 1881. Survived by a widow, son Howard M Titus, daughter Mildred A Titus, four grandchildren, a brother and several sisters. Funeral Saturday at Yocom chapel with Rev John M Walters. burial Oak Shade cemetery.
The Johnson bill passed by the Senate would strip federal courts of jurisdiction over utility rate cases and bar injunctions against state regulatory commissions after they decide rate matters. The measure was approved without a record vote and sent to the House despite constitutional objections.
Paris police hospital refused Edouard Daladier’s donation of 50 000 francs about 3000 dollars. The hospital cited Paris mourning as too poignant to accept a gift linked to the week of riots that injured 200 people. The hospital director’s letter to the outgoing premier explained the decision.
Two local obituaries report death in Cedar Rapids and St Paul. Elizabeth Vance born August 13 1865 in Wisconsin died in St Paul after five weeks illness. survivors include three children four sisters two brothers and three grandchildren. Jean Clark born November 2 1870 in Scotland died after a month illness. survivors include a son and grandson and two sisters. Funeral details to be announced.
Thomas J Connolly of Cedar Rapids died in Toledo Ohio after a three day illness. He is survived by his wife and seven children. Burial will be in Toledo. Ruth Barmer Jacobsen of Cedar Rapids died after a lingering illness. She is survived by a son a mother and a brother. Janice Svoboda infant daughter of Tom Svoboda Solon died at home. Funeral details to be announced.
Wesley J Boxa funeral scheduled for Saturday at 2 PM in the Janeba and Brosh chapel with Rev Frank Helmich officiating. Burial planned at Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the home 1900 Third Street SW on Friday evening.
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