Wheat rises on acute Europe shortage and war nerves
The wheat market climbed about 20 cents a bushel with May at 1.337 a bushel and July around 1.165 as fears of breadstuff shortages in Italy and Germany supported prices. Canadian export demand remained weak while European tensions offered limited buying, and forecasts showed a global wheat crop around 3.324 trillion bushels across 42 countries.
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Chicago
Italy
Germany
Europe
China
Russia
Winnipeg
Farmer Sells 230 Acre Farm To Son For 65 An Acre
A.J. Till of Richland township Jackson county sells 230 acre farm to son William Till for 14950 dollars or 65 dollars per acre. Possession to be given March 1.
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Maquoreta
A. J. Till
Richland Township
Jackson County
William Till
Bond Quotation Notes Heat Affects Black Horses
New York bond market report notes mete heat impacting black colored horses more than others, suggesting racing or outdoor event implications. The remark centers on color and temperature effects on horse performance and market sentiment.
Notable 1935 U S income leaders named in pay list
The article lists nine top earnings individuals with salaries and bonuses over 15000 for 1935, including William Randolph Hearst, Mae West, Alfred P Sloan Jr, Marlene Dietrich, W R Sheehan, William F Knudsen, Bing Crosby, B D Miller, and Thomas J Watson. Charles W Guttzeit ranks third with 398 808.
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Congress
William Randolph Hearst
Mae West
Hollywood
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
General Motors
Marlene Dietrich
W. R. Sheehan
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation
William F. Knudsen
Bing Crosby
B. D. Miller
F. W. Woolworth Company
Thomas J. Watson
International Business Machines Corporation
Charles W. Guttzeit
Latrobe Electric Steel Company
Industry forges up despite auto strife
The Associated Press reports industry rose to an index of 102.0 as retail trade revived across the nation despite motor division strikes. Wholesale activity stayed quiet while steel demand boosted capacity use to 79.4 percent. auto strikes forewarned future supply shifts but no major output drop yet. Shipping slowed during the strike with tankers operating only sporadically.
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Associated Press
Department of Commerce
American Iron and Steel Institute
Iron Age
Cram’s
New York
Cleveland
Retail Merchants Board
Atlanta
Federal Reserve Bank
Chicago
Butterfat Averages 37.5 Cents A Pound For 1936 At Elgin
Elgin farmers at the creamery received 37.49 cents per pound for butterfat in 1936 while butter averaged 32 cents. Total butterfat collected was 452188 pounds producing 561318 pounds of butter. Newly elected officers include President Robert Wilson Secretary Fleet Frieden Treasurer Ern Bauder Directors B H Brackin Fred Schneider Martin Hanson John Frederich Albert Dennler M J Blockhus.
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Elgin
Elgin Farmers’ Creamery
Robert Wilson
Fleet Frieden
Ern Bauder
B. H. Brackin
Fred Schneider
Martin Hanson
John Frederich
Albert Dennler
M. J. Blockhus
Cotton Ends Active Week with Small Net Change
New York reports a choppy week for cotton with a slight overall gain after early declines. Prices in the spot month lagged March as exports stayed weak and shipments abroad lagged last year, while trade firms bought on dips and mills secured orders for months ahead.
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New York
Commodity Credit Corporation
Co-Op Attributes Business Gain To Rail Pickup Service
Maquoketa Farm Warehouse, a co operative shipping association, reported 1936 business near 500000 dollars the largest in its history. Livestock receipts totaled 447423.68 with feed sales at 43207.92. Free rail pickup saved patrons about 1997.79 and 6096985 pounds of stock were trucked to loading points. A 10 percent dividend was paid on 322 shares with 180 stockholders. over 3000 shippers used facilities in 1936.
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Maquoketa
Co-Operative Shipping Association
Bert Morehead
John E. Goodenow
Stocks Hit Yearhighs on Saturday's Mixed Trade
Fifty three stocks reached year long highs as a short session yielded only small net losses in final averages. Yellow Truck led gains with a 218 point rise amid stock financing news while U S Steel and Electric Power and Light retreated after intraday highs. Dealings totaled 1 450 000 shares as bonds and grains moved higher and the dollar strengthened amid yen restrictions.
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New York
U. S. Steel
Electric Power & Light
U. S
Europe
Japan
Cupid Lures 28 Stewardesses of United Air Lines
United Air Lines reports twenty eight of its 150 stewardesses have married and resigned. Rosalie Gimple says the airline seeks replacements while screening for matrimonial intentions. Some brides have even flown to foreign countries for honeymoons.
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Cupid
United Air Lines
Dan Cupid
Sky
Rosalie Gimple
United
Chicago
Sky Girl
South America
Thelma Griffiths
Los Angeles
Rec
New York
Statement of the Condition of Peoples Savings Bank
An Iowa bank report shows assets totaling 1,163,940.91 with capital stock five hundred thousand, excess reserves of 1,497.91 and total liabilities of 163,940.91. The document, dated January 6, 1936, lists officers Dr John C Petrovitsky and L Stritesky and directors J Mikesh and E Hach.
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The
Peoples Savings Bank
Towa
aerGcane
Bupigees
Em and Securities
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Linnexpo
A. D
Oneasas
Sun
Individu Oe
Yplsky
John c. Petre
Bank Officials Swear to True Statement in Linn County Filing
Total Liabilities are listed as 4 749 247 69 dollars in a Linn County Iowa filing. Bank officers including C Welch T R Warriner P Huston and F Mekota signed swearing the schedule is true to the best of their knowledge. The oath was sworn January 10 in the presence of a public official.
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State of Iowa
Linn
C. Welch
Paul H. Huston
T. R. Warriner
Wmah
Fegok
Mekota
Brett Dishon
Evn Stepanek
Ie BU
Prank O. Mekota
Ptistans
Pa . Huston
Prank O. Mekote
Ettshone
Stepanek
Linn County
Export Copper Rises on Saturday Market Activity
Copper prices strengthened with exports at about 12.275 cents per pound while domestic copper held at 12 cents. Zinc traded at 5.60 cents in East St. Louis and 5.95 in New York. Lead stayed at 6.00 to 6.05 cents in New York and 5.85 in East St. Louis. Tin listed at 51.30 cents in New York and antimony remained at 14 cents.
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New York
St. Louis
Optimism Persists Among Car Dealers Amid Industry Strife
Detroit reports dealers remain hopeful despite unrest in the auto industry. Curtailed new car production shifts focus to used car stocks. Designers may simplify models by cutting minor metal parts as disruption continues. Officials expect 1937 to be the best year if labor and economic conditions improve.
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H. 8
Walesby
Universal Service Auto Editor
Detroit
No Immediate Revolutionary Changes in Cars Seen
Detroit AP reports automobile engineers anticipate no sudden shift to radically altered vehicles. While rear engine power plants and Diesel concepts are explored, experts expect a long transition with continued use of gasoline engines and a shift in taxes if crude oil fuels rise in dominance.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
General Motors
Markets CHICAGO PRODUCE Prices Steady Across Classes
AP reports mixed fruit and poultry prices with receipts and demand noted as steady to unsettled. butter receipts 8.408 and 6.418 vary by grade. eggs and poultry show modest gains in some weights and breeds while New York and Washington markets display firm to unsettled tendencies.
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Trefrigerator
Leghorn
Lymouth Rock
White Rock
Plymouth Rock
Te Rock
Idaho
Washington
Russet Burbanks
Russet Rurals
New York
Frei
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Miller
Watson
Thomas E. Flanagan
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Houston Oil
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Ford
Push Diesel Research
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