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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1936
Page
14
More than 600 manufacturers at the Merchandise Mart forecast 1936 gains of 15 to 35 percent across major lines including clothing, house furnishings, lamps, china, glassware, gifts, flooring, and draperies. Household goods led with about 40 percent rise in 1935, signaling broad recovery and strong demand for better merchandise.
The Maytag company of Newton declared a dividend of 225 dollars on cumulative preference stock arrears, regular quarterly dividends of 150 dollars per first preferred share and 0.75 dollars per cumulative preference share, payable February 1 to stockholders of record January 15.
The New York Stock Exchange on Saturday announced a membership sale at 149000 dollars, up 4000 from the December 30 bid. The 1935 year end high previously stood at 145000 dollars, marking a record for the year.
Retail trade shows renewed activity nationwide after a post holiday lull. Industrial activity dipped to 85.2 of 1929-30 average due to steel mill output and freight carload declines. New York and Chicago districts report strong furs and white goods sales, higher auto production, and brighter wholesale prospects. inventories remained lean in several districts.
Wholesale drugs footwear and groceries rose about 15 percent from the prior year. Kansas City merchants reported a moderate season rise with low stock levels prompting purchases ahead of price cuts. Markdowns were few, wholesaling advanced and implement sales climbed sharply.
United Press reports stocks moving higher in late rally with rails up about eight points. Bonds rise and remain active as curb stocks improve in Chicago. Call money at 1 percent. Foreign exchange and cotton steady. Wheat climbs nearly one cent, corn rises while other grains quiet. Rubber firm and Montreal silver steady.
The New York Sun debuts a Voice of Business special edition dedicating 200 columns to industry and finance with contributions from prominent figures. A Commerce Department study estimates 90 percent of the 1934 national income, about 48 billion dollars, went to individuals earning $5,000 or less.
Advertising activity in November 1935 rose 5.3 percent from October and 11.1 percent from November 1934, per Printers Ink. The index reached 83.2 in November, up from 79.0 in October and 74.9 in November 1934, based on 1928–32 averages for five leading media.
New York. The American Iron and Steel Institute reports November steel industry employment at 438,370 workers, the highest since June 1934. This compares to 436,554 in October and 381,663 in November 1934, with June 1934 peaking at 455,966.
Rail stocks sparked a broad market rally with the Associated Press rail index up to a year high as a renewed year end reinvestment demand fueled corporate bond buying. Government bonds fluctuated while foreign issues, especially Italian bonds, rose in late trading.
Grain prices include Wheat at 87 to 96 cents, corn shelled No 4 yellow at 460.47 cents, soybeans 60 472 cents, and various hogs poultry and fruit items with multiple price listings. Cured hides priced by grade, with horses and ponies listed at specific amounts and terms.
The Linn County Board approves Irene Pickard to the Relief Department payroll as investigator at 100.00 monthly starting December 1 1935. A hearing was set for January 9 1936 with notice to be published in the Coggon Monitor. The board adjourned to December 23 1935 with all members voting aye.
Linn County Abstract Company records conveyances and mortgages within Linn County for the period December 27 to January 2, with monthly comparisons from March through December. The report itemizes properties transferred and loans secured, reflecting activity levels, trends, and notable entries across local real estate.
New York reports optimism about the business situation in the past week. Steel production rose after holidays. railroad carloadings dipped slightly yet stayed well above 1934 levels. electric power and retail sales showed strong results. Automobile output remained steady with January forecast near December. commodity trading paused for AAA ruling and budget message, delaying market moves.
A sequence of transfers and tax deeds in Linn County includes C. H. Peck to Mabel C. Peck valued at $1 and other consideration for sections 27-83-8, and several tax deeds from Linn County to E. U. Tuck and O. G. Lies to Frank Benda. Transactions also cover Oak Hill properties involving Frank Helebrant and Pawnee Land and Improvement Co to Libbie Ocheltree, with nominal sums and restrictions noted. The Nolan guardianship transfers involve Well. Place 5 addition rights with a $500 value.
Rails advanced to a fresh year high on Saturday while most other listed stocks fell. The Associated Press average slipped 0.1 to 56.1, with rails up 0.6 to 31.5 in a brisk session. industrials and utilities mostly declined.
Wheat futures show May at 82 1/4 and July at 80 3/4 with near term highs near 88. Prices for Waterloo hogs slide with 140-150 lb at 27.80 to 28.10, 180-220 lb at 8.80 to 9.10, and 250-325 lb ranges around 8.45 to 8.85, while packing hogs 275-850 lb fetch 7.45 to 7.95.
Wheat and corn closes rise as European war scare fuels demand. May wheat around 1.02 dollars and May corn about 61 to 62 cents, with oats steady and hog values softening. Provisions list declines amid wartime supply concerns and oil embargo fears.
Hogs weakened slightly on the local market Saturday with all grades dropping a nickel to a top of 9.15. Other local markets remained unchanged in the report.
AP reports Chicago cash grain and feed prices with No 2 wheat at 8, No 3 yellow corn varying, soybeans No 2 yellow around 8 cents, sample 81.%, timothy seed at 3.25, clover seed at 12, lard around 11.87 for tiers and 11.00 loose, and bellies at 17.00.
Detroit AP reports the auto industry begins 1936 with similar uncertainties as 1935, hinging on retail demand stability and the challenge of moving used cars. Manufacturers and distributors chase stronger demand while investing over 100 million dollars in new equipment and seeking better used car turnover.
The Chicago livestock market showed mixed results with steady cow and bull prices but lighter receipts and a top heavy tone. Cattle receipts reached 800, with steers and heifers fluctuating and hogs easing about 10 points. sheep and feeding lambs showed firmer demand, while regional Austin market figures mirrored steady mood and varied weights and prices.
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