Improved Conditions Bring Upturn In Production
The Conference Board bulletin reports a counter seasonal upturn in industrial production extending into January. December retail trade rose more than seasonal, major industries expanded faster than normal, with automobile activity driving related sectors and steel and iron output up in a period usually without improvement.
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Weighted Price Index for 30 Commodities in New York
Dun and Bradstreet's daily weighted index for 30 basic commodities shows 1930-32 average values with latest reading 191.72 on a Friday, down from 192.7 a week earlier. The index rose to a 1934-35 high of 124.23 on January 9 1935 and fell to a 1934-35 low of 4.0.00.101. Copyright 1935 Dun and Bradstreet.
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Increase in New Life Insurance During 1934
The ordinary life insurance in force for 1934 rose toward 14 billion dollars while overall in force fell from 103 billion at 1929 end to about 98 billion. Policy loans declined as cash income funded investments totaling over two billion. Dividends appear to be rising and government social plans may boost future expansion.
Cherry Burrell Debentures Called for Payment at 102
Cherry Burrell corporation has called $250 000 of 6 per cent debentures for payment at 102 on February 1, 1935. This action reduces the public bonds outstanding by more than $700 000 over the past year.
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Oteel Rise Bolsters Wall Street Market
Wall Street steadied after a tentative week with steel mill reports showing about half capacity, automaker output improving. The Associated Press average rose to 39.59, with notable gains in Bethlehem, Republic, and US Steel preferreds amid broad but uneven advances across the market.
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Brisk Rally In Rail Issues Lifts Bond Market Tone
A brisk rally in railroad issues lifted many bonds toward old highs while U S governments improved and the foreign section showed gains. Prime investment bonds advanced. transfers totaled 8 550 000. passengers read as 1 32nds to 11 32nds higher in government issues.
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Cleveland Man To Be Speaker At Local Life Underwriters Meeting
Earle W. Brailey general agent for New England Mutual Life Insurance in Cleveland will speak at the Cedar Rapids Life Underwriters association meeting at Hotel Montrose Thursday at 6 30 p m Brailey formerly taught in Vermont. He entered life insurance in 1921 and later served as assistant superintendent of agents He is a certified life underwriter and a past president of the Cleveland Life Underwriters association.
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Local Hog Market Steady In Iowa Des Moines Report
Iowa hog receipts for the 24 hours ending Saturday reached 22 200 across 22 concentration yards and 9 packing plants, up from 17 200 a week ago but below last year. Prices ranged from 6.00 to 7.95 per hundredweight across weight classes with steady to higher notes in spots.
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Bond Markets Show Steady Tone Despite Mixed Rail Carriers
New York bond market opened and closed with gains across sectors. Railroad bonds advanced with several 1 point moves while government issues rose, and Liberty and Treasury issues posted modest increases amid light volume.
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Financial Briefs on Inter-Ocean and Cedar Rapids Firms
Alfred Best assigns Inter-Ocean Reinsurance value at 46.70 per share with $2.50 annual dividend. United Light and Railways holds Cedar Rapids Gas and other properties, with $25M bonds and 21M preferred stock, 70M common stock owned by United Light and Power. Iowa Electric Light and Power reports 1,310,999.35 net earnings for year ending Oct 31, 1934, after bond interest and taxes, with 13M total bonded debt.
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Hog Prices Hold as Chicago Markets Stay Steady
Chicago stockyards show hog prices nominally steady in a dull session led by top kinds at 7.85 with an average around 7.55. total four-terminal receipts 12,100. Cattle and sheep receipts lower yet steady with top dealer prices of about 10 for cattle and lambs near 8.25 to 9.35. Des Moines report notes no change in outlook as markets pause.
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Wall Street Quotation Highlights From Adams Express To Union Carbide
Saturday stock quotations show varied movement across many United States firms. Notable entries include Adams Express Co and Alaska Juneau stocks among others, with diverse percentages and prices listed for industries such as steel, automotive, and chemicals.
Grain Prices Climb on Gold Clause Rumors
Chicago traders lifted wheat, corn and oats on Saturday as fears of a Supreme Court ruling on the gold clause spurred speculation. Wheat rose toward the close, May at 9854 cents per bushel, corn up 14 percent to 1% cents, May 8754 cents, oats firm with modest gains. Provisions opened higher and retained gains amid mixed demand.
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Chicago Livestock Market Report Statewide Cattle Sheep Hogs
Cattle receipts 500 commercial plus 800 government calves 300 commercial 200 government. Compared with last week choice fed steers and yearlings up to 25 cents higher with lower grades down to 50 cents. Vealers 50 cents to $1 higher. Top steers 12.15 per cwt with averages around 9.25. Sheep receipts 2,000 with bulk slaughter lambs down 25 cents. tops near 9.85 with weekly ranges 8 to 9 dollars. Hogs receipts 7,000 with prices steady from Friday. top hogs around 7.90 per cwt and 130-160 lb hogs 6.75 to 7.40. sows around 7.25. Iowa and Ottumwa price listings show similar ranges for prime hogs and packers.
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Livestock Prices Mixed at St Paul Market Report
U S Department of Agriculture cattleReceipts 500 commercial 800 government steady to 2 lower hogs fully steady top 7.70 for 935 lb hogs sheep fat lambs steady to 15c lower yearling wethers higher week’s highs reach 9.35 for good native lambs and 5.00 for slaughter ewes calves weak but vealers rise up to 9.75 numbers show varied demand at South St Paul market report.
Austin hog market steady as buyers set price ranges
In Austin Minnesota the hog market remained steady with good to choice 100-200 lb hogs at 7.40 dollars, 200-220 lb at 7.50, 220-350 lb at 7.60, and packing sows across weights priced from 6.65 to 6.85 dollars per hundred pounds.
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Grain Movement Report From Chicago and Minneapolis Markets
Chicago cash grain shows mixed quotes with soybeans and oats idle while corn and wheat hold varied positions ledgers indicate No 2 yellow corn and No 4 yellow values. Minneapolis receipts fall versus last year with wheat prices for No 1 northern and various protein contents noted and futures pricing for hard amber durum red spring futures listed.
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