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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1937
Page
20
Chicago AP reports cattle and lamb prices start the week on an upswing with steers around 14.50 and prime lots rising. hogs ease amid ample supply while Canadian cattle imports and regional markets show varied moves. wholesale pork and beef prices little changed amid mixed receipts across markets.
Chicago and Omaha market notes show hogs, cattle, sheep and lamb receipts with varied bids. Highs include hogs around 1940 price levels and cattle near 14.50, with sparse entries for fat cattle and feeder stock, while Sheep and Lambs trade steadier with mixed demand.
Hogs weakened on the local market with all good hogs 15 cents lower and good packers a dime down. The top fell to 985 dollars while cattle edged 15 to 25 cents lower. Local hog prices rise despite overall market softness. Cold California weather lifts orange and lemon prices.
Wilson and Co hog market lists prices by weight class for hogs from 149 to 550 pounds and packers up to 550 pounds. Calf, sheep, and cattle markets show ranges for lambs, steers, yearlings, cows, and cutters with price bands and notes on quality and weight.
The column lists grain and produce prices including wheat at 1217126, rye 804.90, corn 194, soybeans 1.39401, hay and straw, vegetables, and assorted market items with varied quotes. It records wholesale pricing for staples like cabbage, peas, and potatoes, reflecting a bustling produce market.
New York AP report notes Treasury prices moved unevenly with mixed gains and losses as investors weighed policy signals. Bond activity showed pockets of strength alongside declines, amid broader market uncertainty and shifting demand for government securities.
Wheat prices rose early on the Chicago Board of Trade but faced selling pressure that pared gains by the close. May futures around 2.25 to 2.30, with other grains following early strength before settling back to near prior values amid shipping demand and short covering.
In New York the stock market showed timidity as flood damages rose and auto strikes lingered. The American Iron and Steel Institute warned mills will operate about 2.7 points below last week due to high water shutdowns. Several major issues fell or held while some gains appeared in select sectors, with Consolidated Edison and other heavyweights leading the downturn and notable gains recorded by American Telephone and Douglas Aircraft.
Chicago cash provisions show no sales for wheat corn and rye with mixed and white classifications and varied prices. Minneapolis grain receipts include capitalized wheat and corn bids with No 1 heavy dark northern spring No 1 hard Montana and amber durum prices, plus oats and other feeds.
Chicago AP reports on butter and produce markets with prices and grading. Recounts from creamery receipts and futures show varying scores, with storage standards and futures values for butter and vegetables.
Minneapolis flour quotations show 98 pound sacks at seven dollars and three quarters. Standard patents unchanged with shipments totaling 21 965 tons and bran and middlings listed at specified prices.
Seismographs in London logged an earthquake at 6 30 am local time, about 12 30 am CST, with reported intensity not immediately specified. No injuries or damage details available in the readable text.
A dense list of stock quotations and prices from Wall Street sources. Companies such as Adams Express International Harvester Allied Stores Anaconda Copper and Proctor Gamble appear with price figures and trading notes. The column includes banks, manufacturers, and utilities with numerous ticker-like entries and decimal prices.
CHICAGO unions and city officials pressed an extended 24 hour truce after talks on restoring the 1931 wage scales. Union leaders Michael J. Stayle and Samuel Guy will meet Mayor Edward J Kelly and Alderman Jacob McArvey to seek wage restoration while threatening further disruptions.
The Linn County Bar Association in a special session at the courthouse rejected several proposed revisions to criminal and civil procedure drafted by a state bar law reform committee. Proposals included a thirteenth juror, four day notice for alibi or insanity defenses, and the right to withdraw a guilty plea before sentencing. Civil changes targeted suit initiation and clarifying judgments. An advisory commission of twelve will meet with the state bar committee in Des Moines this weekend. Don Barnes and Judge James P. Gaffney attended.
University of Iowa basketball coach Rollie Williams told a Rotary Club luncheon that athletes who analyze themselves excel. He stressed speed and ball handling, adaptation to instruction, and proper attitude as keys to winning, noting breaks decide close games and promising thrilling matchups against Northwestern Indiana and Illinois.
Hanford post of the American Legion seeks at least 1200 members with a campaign meeting at 5 30 p m Wednesday in the Memorial building Legion office. Co chairmen are Robert M Vesely and Leon Duster with several majors leading the drive as it runs for one week.
More than 200 CCC camps in the Ohio river flood area were ordered opened to flood refugees. All CCC facilities are placed at the disposal of the Red Cross director Robert Fechner for full cooperation and use of funds supplies equipment and personnel to aid flood sufferers.
The report lists foreign exchange rates for Britain France Italy Germany and other nations with varied figures, alongside notes on New York wool market activity. It mentions sugar futures and refined sugar prices, with prices cited for May July and Sept futures and a general sense of steadiness in wool markets.
Mrs Elizabeth Troxel Kline widow of Joseph Kline 88 of 305 Ninth street Marion died Sunday night after a three weeks illness She was born September 18 1848 in Tippecanoe county Indiana came to Marion 47 years ago Married 1864 to Joseph Kline who died 1911 Surviving daughter Dora Marchant of Los Angeles plus five grandchildren Funeral set for Tuesday 2 30 at Yocom chapel with Rev Irving Wade of the Christian church officiating burial Oak Shade Also notes the death of Mrs Maude Hensing near Vinton with funeral details and survivors.
Miss Mary Adelaide Albaugh and Melvin Selrecht wed at the Morrison Presbyterian parsonage. He is a Marion CCC foreman and she works as a secretary in Cedar Rapids. They will live at 1414 Eighth Ave. Also noted are club sewing plans, DeMolay Masons meeting, and a birth to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Viner in Iowa City.
In Lawrenceburg Indiana flood waters rose hourly and the town of 10000 relied on a makeshift plant powered by a locomotive engine for lighting. Reports warn of pneumonia cases and a shortage of medical equipment. six doctors and a dozen nurses were needed, with serum available but insufficient supplies.
President Roosevelt signed a bill expanding his power to devalue the dollar by up to 50 percent. The law builds on his prior devaluation of the gold content from 56.6 to allow further trimming of 9.6 points if needed.
Grosvenor B Clarkson, 54, former director of the council of national defense from December 1918 to March 1920, died in New York City on Monday. He was born in Des Moines Iowa.
Marengo high school basketball, after six wins in ten starts, resumes play at Vic with new and returning players. Richard Wanamaker and Lincoln Bartusek are lettermen with Milford Schumacher. Orlo Buswell transferred from Conroy. A second win over Victor could tie for second in Town County Conference.
Hazleton and Stanley high school boys split Friday night games at Hazleton. The Hazleton first team won 36 to 27, while the Hazleton second team edged Stanley 16 to 14.
Martelle boys beat Morley 52 to something while Martelle girls defeated Morley 31 to 17 in conference play Friday night.
Local Red Cross subscription efforts noted with donations in several downtown business locations. Funeral services held for Frank Arnold with burial in Oak Shade cemetery. Prairie Union group met with a full program and future meeting planned. Church events include Kensington at Presbyterian Cornerstones and Prairie Chapel lessons on Who Is Jesus. Several church boards announce meetings and a mastoid operation reported. Social gatherings include Jolly Dozen picnic, Kensington change, and a birthday gathering for Mrs. Coker. Travel plans include the Jones families going to California for the winter. Wicken family reports husband ill in Des Moines and improving.
Listing of seven day rates and policy limits for out of town and multiple insertion ads. Includes classifications for work wanted, and a disclaimer of responsibility for insertion accuracy. Mentions dine dance beer amusements and attractions.
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