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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1936
Page
6
Chicago and other markets report a sharp rise in hog prices after the Supreme Court decision validating the AAA. Early losses were erased as buyers stepped in. top hogs rose to about $9.75 per cwt with bulk goods $9.35-$9.50. Cattle and lamb markets showed slower activity and varied quotes across regions.
Hog prices drifted lower by 25 cents then gained 15 cents across all grades on Monday. Top hogs fell to 9.05, while corn and oats edged higher. Local markets remained steady elsewhere as buyers and packers posted mixed quotes for hogs, calves, sheep and cattle in broad ranges.
Scattered grain and produce prices listed with oats soybeans corn and barley along with poultry and eggs. Vendors show various weights and grades including leghorns ducks and fowl with wholesale fruit and vegetable rates and crate prices for Jonathan apples and pears.
The text lists global locations and markets including Britain Belgium Denmark Greece Jugos Yugoslavia Hungary Shanghai Mexco City New York and mentions wool prices and tonnage. It references the wool market with terms like scoured and SBs and notes Texas wools and a sugar market with raw sugar prices and a May reference. The moon line appears as a poetic closing line.
Wheat futures moved on the Chicago board of trade as the AAA ruling triggered swings. May wheat touched highs not seen since 1935 before profit taking trimmed gains while corn followed wheat’s lead and oats slipped slightly.
Lamson Brothers quotes open high low and close for wheat corn oats rye lard and barley. Cash Chicago provisions list No 2 Hard wheat No 2 Yellow corn and No 3 white oats with bid prices and sample grades.
Chicago produce markets show steady butter and egg receipts with multiple grade prices listed. Poultry and potatoes details include live and dressed turkey prices, weights, and regional shifts, reflecting weather impacts and varying quality across markets.
In Monday trading New York bonds showed uneven strength with American Writing Papers rising about 6 points on its reorganization plan. American Telephone 5s gained, while St Paul Ss and Erie 5s slipped on the off side. Treasury issues held steady with small gains across several maturities amid caution ahead of the Supreme Court meeting and the President’s message.
Marriage licenses issued for Harold Perry Knapp and Ruby Jeanette Anderson, both residents of Cedar Rapids.
New York buyers pivoted to food shares as the Supreme Court outlawed the AAA tax. General Foods Standard Brands National Biscuit and others rose 1 to 2 points while farm equities slid. International Harvester Case Montgomery Ward and Sears Roebuck fell about 1. Transfers neared 3.3 million shares as the market ended unevenly.
Four men robbed the Greenleaf and Crosby jewelry store in Radio City during midday hours taking jewels and uncut gems valued at 100000 to 150000 dollars. Three employees were inside the store as the crime occurred and the robbers acted with swift, methodical precision.
President Lopez Contreras suspended civil guarantees in Venezuela on Monday due to ongoing disorders. Caracas remained quiet with military control in place as security measures continued.
Secretary Morgenthau reports a mutually satisfactory silver agreement reached in talks with Mexican Finance Minister Eduardo Suarez in Washington. Details indicate the accord emerged from the bilateral conference as aircraft schools are examined and rated only at their own request.
Thirty nine Linn county youths aged 16 to 25 have been assigned to national youth administration projects on public ice skating rinks. They come from WPA families and will receive about 17 dollars per month. The NYA program aims to provide educational help.
John Henry Welch a retired Rock Island railroad switchman died at a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness. Born April 17 1858 in Mazmanie Wis he came to Cedar Rapids in 1895 from Savannah NL to work for the Rock Island. Funeral set for St Patrick s church Wednesday at 9 am with burial in Mount Calvary.
George Tschirgi, 74, of Wyola Montana and early Sheridan Wyoming settler, was a renowned agriculturist and horticulturist and a major land owner across southeastern Montana northern Wyoming and Arizona. He left Dubuque in 1879 and spent the rest of his life in the west. He was uncle to Charles and Arthur Tschirgi of Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. Daisy Maish died at her daughter’s home on Seventh Street SE after a long illness. Born March 9, 1885 in Fredericksburg Iowa, she lived in Cedar Rapids for 45 years. Survived by husband Edward Marsh and eight children, grandchildren, and siblings. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 pm in Rohn chapel conducted by Rev. Frank Ward. burial in Shiloh cemetery. Friends may call Monday evening.
Mrs Magdalena Peterson 77 of 618 Seventh Street SE died in a local hospital after a street car collision on Third Avenue Bridge at 12 25 p.m. December 2. Born in Norway, she lived in Cedar Rapids forty years and was the widow of George Peterson. Surviving sister is Mrs J A E Lillee of Oslo and a niece Mrs A T Johansen of Chicago. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery after Beatty chapel service Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Gossard of 2721 B avenue NE returned home Saturday after being called to St Paul Minnesota by the death of Mr Gossards father M W Gossard a former Cedar Rapids resident who moved to St Paul five years ago after living here about two years.
Danny Ryan of 5825 Kenmore Avenue Chicago died December 16 according to word received here. He was the son of Steven and Marion Ryan and a brother of Mary Jane Ryan formerly of 1708 Fourth Avenue SE.
Miss Kathryn Berryhill and Ralph Pencil tied the knot at the Baptist church with a single ring ceremony led by Rev. William H. Bridwell. Attendants wore blue and white. reception followed at the Berryhill home with about eighty guests.
In Maynard Iowa on Friday, Stanley Westgate and Maynard each secured a victory. Stanley boys fell to Maynard 25 23 while Stanley and Maynard girls beat each other 23 15 for Stanley. Westgate beat Maynard 28 25 in an independent matchup.
Anton Sokoup 49 a former Cedar Rapids resident died at his Chicago home Monday after a short illness. He moved to Chicago some time ago and is survived by his wife Barbara. The body will be brought to Paris chapel and a funeral announcement will follow.
In Fairbanks Alaska a scarlet fever scare was averted by serum obtained after an aerial mission by Joe Crosson. The veteran aviator flew from Fairbanks to Juneau and back covering about 1600 miles through 42 below zero conditions to secure the serum.
Stanford won the ball game but SMU fans gave a royal welcome in Dallas as the Mustangs returned from the Rose Bowl. Matty Bell led the team home amid cheering crowds that filled the station and streets, with Bell noting the crowd’s reaction and crediting Stanford’s victory.
Mrs. Fred Newlin hosted fourteen girls for compliment to her daughter Jane Helen on her eleventh birthday. White decor and cake with candles set the tone. Several local families and residents were noted in social updates and upcoming community meetings appear.
A collage of classified notices advises readers on submitting Want Ads including a $25 reward for false immoral uses. It lists sales offers, drug store promos, car and transport cautions, beauty services, and local business ads with multiple phone numbers and addresses.
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