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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1939
Page
4
Official livestock receipts show cattle 7,000 hogs 12,000 sheep 8,000 in Chicago. Hogs were mainly steady to five cents lower in a moderately active market Tuesday while cattle stayed mostly steady and fat lambs were steady to strong.
Wheat prices on the Chicago board traded in a tight band around prior closes with minor gains after late covering. May wheat at 67 1/2 cents, May corn 48 1/2 cents, oats 27 1/2 cents. Liverpool wheat up modestly from Saturday.
Livestock receipts show 3000 calves and 3500 steers and yearlings with light early sales and generally steady to slightly weaker bids. Hogs at 5000 head mostly steady with 5 to 10 cents gains on weights 170 to 260 pounds. sows steady. sheep and lambs with limited fat activity and prices around 104 to 125 for lambs and ewes around 5.00.
The Omaha market shows hog receipts around 5200 with steady to 10 cent higher bids for light hogs and top at 775 for 170 to 225 pounds. Cattle receipts near 5000 with fed steers and yearlings steady, beef cows around 5.50 to 7.00, veal limited. sheep receipts 600 with fat lamb bids around 25 cents under pressure and best fed ewes above 440. Stags and sows traded mainly steady to slightly lower.
Hog price listings from Ottumwa Mason City and Des Moines show varying quotes by weight, with many ranges around 6 to 7 dollars per hundredweight. Receipts across interior Iowa and southern Minnesota total 33,300 for a 24 hour period, down from last week.
Hog prices from Austin Minnesota market show ranges by weight. Rates include 140-150 lb hogs at 600 to 630 dollars, 150-160 lb at 645 to 675, and 350-425 lb sows at 546 to 565 with several higher and lower brackets across 220-550 lb categories.
Hog receipts 13 000 steady to 5 cents lower than Monday with top 820 and 160-230 lb at 800 to 820. Cattle receipts 6000 calves 1500 best steers steady to prime up to 1300, yearlings to 1275, cows scarce and steady meats. stockers scarce. Sheep 9000 late, fat lambs 10 to 25 cents lower to 915 top, best slaughter ewes supported by 910, yearlings 785 to 840.
New York receipts show eggs with mixed colors and special packs priced near 20 cents for standards and mid-teens for firsts. Butter receipts at 960,303 with weak creamery demand and various scores around 26 cents. Chicago poultry steady with live birds around 168 cents for hens and springs under 6 pounds. Butter prices and egg classifications listed. Chicago and state-wide figures cited.
Idaho Russet and northern white stocks show steady to modest demand with moderate new stock. No. 1 prices range from about 115 to 150 per cwt in Idaho and nearby states. California and Wisconsin varieties follow similar price trends amid slow demand and damp market conditions.
Grain and produce prices listed for Cedar Rapids in assorted categories. Wheat and corn prices, oats, rye, soybeans, hay, butterfat, poultry, vegetables, fruit, and hides with varied unit costs and ranges.
Hogs hold steady with top quotes at 770 dollars while cattle values drift lower by about 25 cents. Key hog grades range from 140 to over 350 pounds with varied packer bids, and cattle pricing shows mixed to lower values across steers and yearlings with several weight classes listed.
Wisconsin cheese quotations for Feb 13 to 18 list Twins at 11.5 cents, daisies 12 cents, horns 13 cents, cheddars 11.5 cents. Farmers' Exchange daisies 12 cents, horns 12 cents, cheddars 11.3 cents.
In New York the sugar market weakened as liquidation and scattered selling drained early demand. March contracts fell around 1 to 2 points, around midday trading near 179 to 1122 for futures, with raw and refined prices steady at 27.5–27.5 and 42.0–43.0 cents respectively.
New York bonds saw selective gains Tuesday with issues like International Hydro-Electric and Pennsylvania General meeting modest advances while others such as Southern Pacific and Frisco bonds gave back some ground. Government issues touched new 1939 peaks though activity remained restrained amid hopes for city transit unification legislation.
The intergovernmental committee on refugees authorized a private international corporation to finance a five year plan with 300 million dollars to move 150000 young Jews from Germany in the first year. George S. Rublee proposed the plan and will be replaced as American director by Sir Herbert Emerson of Britain.
New York stocks closed modestly lower after a dull session with only fractional changes. Volume was very light with about 450000 shares traded in five hours, while bonds and commodities showed little movement and several leaders managed small gains at the end.
Tuesday quotations show numerous stocks and bonds with values across many companies including Adams Express Allied Stores Allied Stores Kayser Jilhs Kennecott Kroger Loews Owens Quaker Oats Reynolds Tob Goodyear Tire and Union Carbide among others. The list includes industrials, utilities, oils, automotives, and transportation names with varied price points, reflecting a broad market snapshot for traders and investors.
Gloria Brewster who acts with her twin Barbara in films marries Claude Stroud of the Stroud twins in a ceremony at the Dempsey Vanderbilt hotel lounge. Jack Dempsey serves as best man as Claude’s twin Clarence is an assistant best man.
George Stratton Jr six suffered a severe head injury at 12 35 PM Tuesday after a car driven by Mrs Albert Levinson of Chicago struck him at First avenue and Twenty ninth street E. He was taken to St Luke's hospital where a head wound was stitched and he is not believed to be in critical condition. The boy was on his way to Arthur school.
Chicago market notes list grain and seed prices with WH EAT No 3 red 72 4c No 1 mixed 48 44c CORN No 1 mixed 48 44c No 2 yellow 48 44c No 4 white 47 47 4c No 3 mixed 20c No 3 white 29 74 or 31 4c BARLEY melting 50 64 63c nom feed 35 45c nom No 1 barley 50c 62 2 yellow 80 2c Seed Timothy 28 54 73 25 red clover seed 13.00 16.00 red top 8.25 9.75.
Cafeteria First Christian Thursday evening advertisement. Knights of Columbus host a Valentine party and dance at club rooms tonight at 38. Special for one week seven fifty permanent wave one fifty. Guaranteed Artiste 2 2610 advertisement. Ollie Lee Zier funeral held Tuesday survived by wife Frances not Elizabeth as reported. Dr L A Kessler left Tuesday for Chicago clinics returns Saturday. Arthur Deamer named to advisory committee of National Education Association meeting Feb 28 in Cleveland. Mrs A A Spurgeon Nogales former Cedar Rapids resident recovering at home 1818 Washington Ave SE. Jan Hus I O O F No 51 meets Wednesday evening confers second and third degrees on Springville class. Jan Hus pinochle team tied Ely score one each next contest at Jan Hus hall.
Philip Barry drama Spring Dance dominates town chatter as tryouts for the next community play unfold. Tonight at 7:30 in the YMCA Community Play House, college age actors are invited to audition for ten to twelve roles.
Miss Elaine G. Tripp, washability expert from Lever Brothers Cambridge, will offer free advice to women on laundering fine silks, wools, and hosiery at Newman's this week. Her coast to coast itinerary includes Cedar Rapids once each year.
The will of Anton Cerny of Cedar Rapids who died Jan 31 was probated Tuesday. Executors named include Edward Cerny and Wes ley Cerny with Edward also named as executor. other legatees listed.
Washington Republicans failed to recall a senate measure authorizing reciprocal taxation of state and federal employee salaries. Rep. Jesse P. Wolcott accused a tax committee report of being concealed after passage, claiming a constitutional amendment was required. Speaker Bankhead upheld Majority Leader Rayburn against the resolution.
In Miami Judge Wayne Allen cleared Rudy Vallee on assault and battery after a 17 year old nightclub busboy accused the orchestra leader of striking him. Spectators applauded the verdict as Vallee and the boy shook hands. The busboy's lawyer immediately sought a new trial and filed a $10,000 damages suit against Vallee.
Lost man watch at Midway Inn Junction 218 and 30. reward. Lost gray Persian cat named Mike. reward 9866. Anted beauty operator wanted Box G-82. unemployed operator Box F-81. $25 reward for fraudster in Want Ads. Moving services by DAR RAPIDS TRANSFER STORAGE and Allied Van Lines. Jewelry repair by H. E. Schaefer. Moving and storage ads from ENWOOD TRANSFER and Calders Van. Pro Professional ethics notice and various funeral homes and merchants listed.
Classifieds offer a range of saleswork and solicitation roles with commissions, with some entries advertising home goods and farm supplies. Several postings invite reliable salesmen to build a business, while others seek solicitors and dish out commission terms and contact details for Newark New York, Bloomington Illinois, and surrounding areas.
Ralph Elmer Simmons died at his Cedar Rapids home 1145 Oakland avenue NE at 8 15 am Tuesday after a long illness He was born in Olin January 4 1887 and lived in Cedar Rapids for 20 years He worked for La Plante Choate Co His wife Rose died August 31 1938 He leaves a daughter Ruth and his mother Mrs Clementine Simmons Funeral services will be at Beatty chapel Thursday at pm conducted by Rev Father T Stewart Burial in Olin Friends may call at the chapel
Mrs. Dorothy Manatt widow of William B. Manatt died at her daughter Mrs Charles Davins home 2421 A avenue NE at 405 p m Monday after a years long illness She was born August 8 1869 in Richmond Ia had lived in Cedar Rapids since 1916 Surviving are three daughters a son in law grandchildren a brother and two sisters Funeral services will be held at St Matthew s church Thursday at 930 a m with burial in Mount Calvary cemetery The body is at Monahan funeral home Rosaries are planned by St Rose s circle Wednesday at 730 p m and by Rev John D Ryan at 800 p m
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Adda Bowersox widow of Clay Bowersox pioneer resident of Shueyville who died at her home Sunday will be held in the United Brethren church at Shueyville at 2 p.m. Wednesday in charge of the Rev James T Stewart Burial will be made in the Shueyville cemetery Friends may call at the Turner chapel until 9 p.m. Tuesday and then at the home.
Freeman Forest Canniff longtime local Mason died in a hospital last Sunday. Funeral services were held at the See Chapel at 1 p.m. Wednesday led by Dr. William M. Evans and Mt Hermon lodge with a Knights Templar escort. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Master Masons and Knights Templar urged to meet at the Masonic hall and Apollo commandery at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday to attend.
Sam C. Hoglan, 83, of 500 B Avenue NE, recalls a notably iceless winter, noting the mild 1881-1882 season during a Valentine’s Day warm spell. He is one of Linn county’s oldest living natives.
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