Hog Prices Dip on Light Receipts at Chicago Show
Chicago traders saw hog prices mostly lower amid light receipts. some markets rose 5-10 cents with top at 3.60 and a broad 3.20 to 3.60 range. Other cities mixed with Cleveland up 10-20 cents and Pittsburgh down about 10 cents. Cattle, calves, and sheep were steady to higher on selective demand, with Chicago and East Buffalo showing activity and prices holding or rising for select loads. Totals across regions reflected lighter receipts and varied demand patterns, while dressed beef remained sluggish.
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Local Hog Market Slightly Advances on Wednesday
Hogs are higher on the local market with all grades up a nickel. Top price reaches 2.90. Calf market notes include Chotece 140-180 lbs at 83.50 to 2. Good to choice 130-196 lbs. Sheep markets show choice lambs 75-85 lbs at 3.50 to 4.50, other grades vary by quality.
Omaha Livestock Hogs and Cattle Prices Report
AP dispatch from Omaha lists hog receipts at 8,500 with bidding steady and top hogs at 315 for 200-220 lb. cattle receipts around 3,500 with feeder and steer prices mixed, trade active and steady, various weight classes and grades noted amid market chatter.
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Leading Markets Close For Holiday
Markets in Chicago and other areas observe a holiday, with livestock and related trades affected as exchanges close. The note outlines shortened hours and adjustments due to the observance, impacting buyers and sellers across several exchanges.
Iowa Hog Prices and Receipts Report
Iowa hog receipts across 25 consignments and seven packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota totaled 23 100 in the 24 hour period ending 8 am Wednesday, up from 2 400 a week earlier and 36 300 a year. Prices by weight class and packing status show steady to higher than Tuesday averages, with ranges for 140-160 lb hogs at 195 to 3900 per head depending on weight and quality. Regional markets Mason City, Des Moines, Waterloo, and Oelwein report various price points for 140-350 lb hogs and good to prime packers, reflecting steady demand.
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Chicago
Us&s Dept
Sinclair
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DFS
U S Dept Agricultr
Minnesoa
Associated Press
Mason City
Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Grain and Produce Prices
Grain and produce prices listed for Cedar Rapids including wheat oats rye barley corn hay and straw. Wholesale fruits vegetables and oysters priced with various pack and quality levels. Hides and livestock prices shown for No 1 and No 2 cured hides calves kip and horse hides.
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Park boards ban on tennis court shorts upheld on appeal
In Chicago two women Mona Lisa Thome and Ruth Smuthey challenged the park board rule requiring skirts or dresses on Irving Park tennis courts. After court action and initial arguments the appellate ruling affirmed that the park board may enforce the old dress rule, sentencing enforcement against shorts.
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Deaths Mrs Nettie Curttright Former Cedar Rapids Resident
Mrs Nettie Curttright wife of Edward Curttright died in Chicago after a Monday stroke. She lived in Cedar Rapids forty years and was foreman of the coach repair department on the Rock Island railroad. Survived by husband Edward and daughter Onalee Curttright. Funeral in Cedar Rapids Friday afternoon with details to follow. Born in Jones county, the Curttrights later lived in Clinton for a year.
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Edward Curttright
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Curttright
Onalee Curttright
Jones County
Curt
Herbert Jo Van Damme Dies After Illness in Cedar Rapids
Herbert Jo Van Damme 56 died at his brother August Venhorst’s home 1447 First Avenue Eat 330 am Wednesday after a lingering illness. Born in Holland he came to America in 1910 settling in Forest Park. In 1999 he moved to Cedar Rapids to work in a bakery with his brother. Survived by a Cedar Rapids daughter Mary and a Holland brother. Funeral at Immaculate Conception Church at 9 am conducted by Rt Rev J J Toomes. Burial at Mon Calvary Cemetery. Bed at Monahan Funeral Home with calling hours.
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Jessup Fights Further Cut In Appropriation
Iowa university and Iowa State College presidents urged the House appropriations committee to avoid deeper cuts to the five state schools. They argued 1933-34 funding would lag 1920-21 by 1,016,064 dollars while enrollments rose by 9,000, and warned current programs would be harmed.
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Wisconsin milk strikers vote for truce until May
Wisconsin dairy strike leaders at a university armory vote to end sales stoppage and seek a truce through May. Walter M Singler outlines an order to pool members, while other farm groups back the plan. In Juneau, district attorney releases eighty three strike pickets under condition they attend a Mayville meeting where attorney William B Rubin will explain picket rights.
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Austrians To Give Degree To Hoover
Vienna AP reports Loeben Minine College will confer an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree on President Hoover on March 2. The ceremony will be attended by cabinet members and educational leaders. American minister Gilchrist Stockton will receive the diploma on behalf of Hoover.
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Britain Seeks Tariff Reductions at World Conference
London reports Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald announced in the House of Commons that Britain will push for general tariff reductions at the world economic conference. In Vinton, City Attorney Louis P Tobin told council he will appeal a district court ruling that blocked transferring 1000 dollars from the Hecht fund to fund a street improvement program to employ heads of needy families after a five to one council vote on Monday night.
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Luther Jeneue to Present Comedy at Empire Ballroom
Manchester theater notes announce Luther Jeneue presenting the comedy Yimme Vansons Yob at the Empire ballroom Thursday at 8. Miss Esther Heideman directs. Principal roles include Harold Grimm, Violet Schmidt, Henry Hahn, Robert Roloff, Esther Wessel, Marian Roloff, Victor Collard, William Hahn, Helen Tesmer, and Bernice Powers.
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Mrs. Clyde Herring Prefers Home To Mixing In Politics
Iowa's new first lady Mrs. Clyde L. Herring favors home life over politics, cherishing her old English style house with grandson Larry. She praises family welfare, Roosevelt’s era, and says the Democratic Party must work to fix economic ills while staying out of public political duties.
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Roosevelt cabinet completion sparks speculation and praise
On a stop from New York to his home Roosevelt dodged comment on cabinet picks while Senator Johnson praised Hull and Woodin. Rep Horr attacked Woodin as Mellon-like. Swanson Walsh and Hull awaiting formal approval. Talks with Ickes and Roper noted. Rumors place Byrd as Virginia’s next senator. Molex and other names circulate for key posts.
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West Liberty school board weighs finances and efficiency
West Liberty hosts thirty six board members from fourteen towns to discuss school finances. The group aims to keep schools operating at peak efficiency while considering staff size, salary, year length, plant use, and funding options. They favor retaining the office of school treasurer. Other notes from Delaware, Toledo, Independence, Anamosa, Amana, Troy Mills, Iowa City include a play by the Parent Teacher association, a double pneumonia death, a veteran educator, patriotic program, birthday party, a marriage, and Iowa University class committee appointments.
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Hart Rosdail
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Belle Plaine
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Galena
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Marion News social events and club notices
Lena Vogt Linn county probation officer will address Union Missionary society at the Christian church Thursday at 7 p.m. Frances K. Bement former missionary to China will speak at 4 p.m. Afternoon program starts 2:30 with devo tions and church reports. Evening session features high school music and Vogt address. Legion and Auxiliary meet for reports and a supper between sessions. Various local club meetings and notices follow including D A R and P E O reports, weddings, sales and community events.
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Campbell Sets 273 MPH Speed Record In Bluebird Run
Sir Malcolm Campbell powered Bluebird to 273 mph on a four mile beach run breaking his 1932 mile record by 23 hundredths. The run included a new 271.636 mph kilometer mark and 271.802 mph south kilometer. After a brief stop for tires and checks the British speed king logged a rapid, controlled trial to push the car past the measured mile amid cheering crowds.
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Hartman bill seeks vote on constitutional convention
Des Moines AP The house committee on constitutional amendments reported the Hartman bill to require a governor's proclamation and a six month window to set a constitutional convention after a federal amendment is proposed by Congress The bill shifts delegate allotment to one per county plus additional based on population and sets caucus and nomination procedures for delegates to the convention
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Cedar Rapids Couples Obtain Marriage Licenses
Glenn E Bain and Bernice Dillon both of Cedar Rapids. Joseph W France and Helen M Dufck both of Cedar Rapids obtained marriage licenses.
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Birth announcement for James Allen Cover
Mr and Mrs AG Cover welcomed a son, James Allen, on February 20 at Mercy Hospital in Anamosa. The Covers formerly resided in Cedar.
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Farewell Sermon as Rev Hyde Leaves Manchester Church
Manchester reports the Rev Charles A Hyde will deliver his farewell sermon Sunday morning after six years at the local Presbyterian church. The Hyde family departs March 1 for Peterson where he will lead a small country church and farm on Mrs Hyde’s parents’ property. Rev James McInnis of Peterson, who preached here Feb 12, is expected to fill the pastorate.
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