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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1932

Page

21

Hog Prices Rise Across Markets Amid Strong Buyer Activity

Hog prices advance with bids to $3.00 and bulk at $2.50 to $2.75, feeders and stockers steady to higher. Receipts total 7,060 with good to choice hogs up to $5.00. 100–150 lb pigs around $4.00 to $4.85. light to medium weights near $4.00 to $4.25. Sheep receipts 4,500 with slaughter lambs and natives up about $0.25 to $0.50, western natives up to $7.50, overall steady to firm in places with some declines.

Welent Inclu Washington Idaho

Wheat prices hit high near market close in Chicago

Wheat prices rose to a late peak aided by a stronger New York market and renewed rainfall in Kansas. Domestic movement lagged last year's levels as primary receipts fell to less than a third of the year ago total. July old wheat up to 48 1/2 to 48 3/4 cents, Sept 51 1/2 to 51 3/4 cents. corn mixed, oats steady to slightly lower, provisions unchanged.

Chicago New York Stock Market Kansas

Hogs and sheep surge on Chicago market highs

Hogs rose Friday with Chicago reaching 5.50 a new peak since last October as receipts shrink. Cleveland and East Buffalo showed gains, while Pittsburgh stayed near steady. Sheep prices also climbed with Chicago and East Buffalo posting higher bids and a tight supply. Total sales across cities reached over 11 thousand head.

Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh East Buffalo East St. Louis

Chicago Livestock Prices Mixed Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Chicago livestock markets show varied moves with hogs mostly 10 cents higher on active run and cattle steady to uneven as grass and short fed steers pressuring values. Packers bid $7.50 for cattle on top end, with medium and common grades lower. lambs and ewes see lighter demand with price ranges noted across weights.

Cattle Receipts Steady Market At St Paul Livestock

U S Dept. of Agriculture reports 1700 cattle received with a firm to steady trend on most classes. Grassy cows hold steady. heavy steer yearlings bring around 8.50 per cwt while bulk grades sell 7.00 to 8.00. Grass cows generally 2.60 to 3.50, scattered lots to 4.25 and up. Grass stock hogs at 3.00 to 5.00. medium weight bulls scarce.

Ee Oe ST. Paul South ST. Paul U. S

Omaha Livestock Prices and Receipts Report

Dept of Agriculture summary from Omaha listing hogs cattle and sheep activity. Hogs receipts active with prices from 4.00 to 4.96 top. cattle receipts 1 1 806 with steady money for killing classes and feeders. sheep receipts 10 000 with active lamb demand and prices about 6.25 to 6.60 for good native and fed lambs. feeders and ewes shown with varied bids.

Omaha Dept. Agriculture Packer Sane Bae Avera Galable

Livestock Receipts Signal Mixed Market Movement

Cattle receipts at 1200 head show better grade steers up to 25 cents higher with strong demand for loads of choice 1.287 lb beeves at $9. Heifers around $7.25 and dry cows from $4.25 to $4.75. Receipts 5000. steady test with top hogs near $4.90 for 190 lb. feeders to $4.75. Sheep receipts 200 with steady bids and 50 cent lift on Idaho range mobs.

TNS Amt Mixed & Butch's Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh East Buffalo East St. Louis Socyre Livestock Oorux U. S. de Agriculture Idaho

Kansas City Livestock Prices Mixed as Hog and Cattle Trade Slows

Receipts reach about 3,500 hogs and 3,500 cattle with uneven prices. Hogs show weak to steady bids across weights from 110 to 250 pounds, with top sows and packing hogs in the mid 4.00s to low 5.00s. Calves and yearling cattle post varied gains and losses, while lambs rise 25 to 40 cents on demand, with Arizona lambs and natives leading the top end at around 6.25 to 6.50 per pound for select lots.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City S. Dept. Agriculture Aonies Odd Lots Arizona Ewes

Iowa Hog Receipts Report For 24 Hours

U S Department of Agriculture shows combined hog receipts at 21 yards and 7 plants in interior and southern Minnesota total 17 000 for the 24 hours ending 8 a m Monday up from 16 000 last week and 21 400 a year ago Heavy hogs mostly 180 230 pounds advertised at 4 70 4 90 per cwt with various weights and grades outlined including sows and heavier classes Prices vary by weight and class with ranges from 3 35 to 4 90 per cwt as reported by the industry bulletin.

Iowa Des Moines U. S. Dept. Agriculture Interior Minneae

East St Louis Livestock Prices Mixed on Receipts

Hogs and cows show mixed trends with 7 000 hogs and 1 000 cattle received at East St Louis. Slaughter steers range 6 00 to 11 00 for weights 1100 to 1500 pounds, heifers 5 50 to 8 50, cows 3 25 to 4 50, bulls 3 00 to 3 50, stockers 4 25 to 5 75, and ewes 1 00 to 1 75.

East ST. Louis Livestock . Louis Ap—Iu. S. Dept. Agriculture

Livestock Market Report From St Joseph Auction

Receipts show 4,000 hogs with steady to slight gains early and softer later. top hog price around 4.90 then 4.80. Calves and cattle receipts around 600 with mixed steers and yearlings firm to higher. best 1,188 lb steers and 820 lb yearlings at 8.75 with top beef cattle near 8.78. Sows higher to 3.50 range, feeders scarce.

ST. Joseph Livestock ST. Joseph Dept. Agricultures Moe Texas

Iowa Hog Prices Reported by Associated Press

Friday hog prices across Iowa markets show varied weights and grades with best sorted lights at 180-230 lbs fetching 4.70, best butchers at 240-260 lbs at 4.50, heavy 270-300 lbs at 4.30, prime heavy 310-350 lbs at 4.20, and lighter 140-180 lbs around 3.55 to 4.50 in multiple weight bands. Several ranges for 220-280 lbs and 310 lbs appear with prices around 4.40 to 4.70, plus other categories and packer quality notes.

Iowa Associa Press Mason C Nieher Good Packers Fair Packers Sinclair Gog

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Prices

Local market list from Cedar Rapids shows grain and produce items with mixed legible prices. Wheat at 50 cents, barley 23 cents, heavy hens 10 to 11 cents, oranges California Valencia 3.50, grapefruit 0.50, lemons 6.50, crate of head lettuce 5.00, beef and other goods in vague terms.

California Michigan

Grain and feed prices listed in local market notice

A market listing shows prices for oats rye barley timothy seed and clover seed. It includes figures for white oats and mixed barley with varying percentages and prices for lard and ribs. The text reflects a dated commodity price update with supplier notations and bulk rates.

Chicago

Grain Prices and Receipts From Minneapolis Cash Market

AP report shows 47 car receipts with wheat prices by grade. No. 1 Northern 85 57c, No. 1 Dark Northern 65 69c, 14% protein 65c, 13% 60c, 12% 57c, No. 1 Dark Hard Montana 14% 60c, amber durum 55% 59c, No. red durum 58%c, July 55c, Sept 49%c, Dec 1%4c, No. Yellow 34 24 34 2c, No. 3 White 18 5 19 1/2c.

OLE Cash Grain Minneapolis C. No. Duran OaTou

Market notes from Chicago produce listings

AP supplied market brief detailing mixed shipments and trading under pressure with various produce prices. Items include onions potatoes and eggs with price ranges and conditions noted, along with poultry values such as hens leghorns broilers fryers and roosters.

New York Produce Prices Mixed Across Staples

Potatoes show firm to steady with Maine and New Jersey baskets varying from 75 cents to 1.65. Pork steady with middlewest spot 5.30 to 5.40 per cwt. Eggs steady with receipts around 14 165. whites 18 19 cents. Sugar firm with spot at 6 to 6. Test duties noted. Milk and poultry prices listed across regions.

New York Maine Jersey Southern Baskets Middlewest Long Island Ducks Pacific Coasts Spo

Futures Markets Report Closes Mixed After Standstill

Markets end mixed as commodity futures trade closes with modest gains in some sectors and declines in others. Officials cite uncertainty over demand and inflation as key factors shaping daily pricing moves.

Foreign bonds rise after reparations accord amid mixed U S issues

Foreign government and municipal bonds advanced on Friday following Lausanne’s reparations accord news. Austrian and Australian issues firm, Polish bonds steady, South American issues active while U S government securities showed irregularity amid broader market strength. Domestics remained steady to firm with some uneven demand.

NEW York Bonds NEW York U. S Rman U. Sovernments Vances

Liberty Bonds Prices From the Government Market

Fragmentary financial note shows US government bonds closing values with Liberty Bonds listed around 101.24 to 102.14 and Treasury certificates cited, indicating market movement for government securities.

Liberty Bonds United States Libert Ony Liber

Birth announced for Louie and Mrs tik child

A son was born Friday morning to Mr and Mrs Louie Mrs tik at 1127 Third Street SW.

Mrs. Louie Mrstik Third Street

Local porkers in dime advance on Friday market

Hog prices rose on the local market with all grades up ten cents. The top price increased to four dollars and fifty cents.

Calf and Sheep Market Report Section

Calf market shows choice steers from 149 to 180 dollars per hundredweight with fair demand. Sheep market lists choice lambs at 18 dollars 85 cents per hundredweight and heavier lambs command 4.25 to 5.25 dollars per hundredweight, with variability by weight and condition.

Wall Street Stocks Fall Amid Mixed Market Tone

Scattered selling in utilities and chain stores gave the market a heavy tone on Friday while most stocks held within a narrow range. Losses appeared in American Telephone, Peoples Gas, Safeway Stores, First National Stores, Coca Cola, and Detroit Edison, with about 700 000 shares traded.

New York American Telephone Peoples Gas Safeway First National Coca Cola Detroit Edison

Merchants National Bank Latdine Friday Quotations

A jumble of stock quotes and financial listings shows numerous companies and brands such as Adams Express Air Reduction Alaska, Allegheny Corp Allied Chem Allis Chalmers Amerada, Amn P and L, Nash Motors and Packard Miras, with percentages and prices scattered throughout the page. The readable standouts include references to Nor Pac and Packard Mirs among others in a dense securities table.

Auburn Auto Aviation Corp Natl Cash Hudson Motors Hupp Motors S Ind Kennecott Bresee, & S. Ber Lambert Lis & Myers Lepuisine McKeesport Tin Mo Pac Nash Motors Dairy Pow & L Reil Rt Nevada Ox Copper Central Norf & West Nor Pac North Amm S. Ohio Otis Eleveee Packard Para Pubi Ford Penn R Reene Pennroad Tex Ae Endicott A Tex Erie Fox Films Stan Standeré Gas

Foreign Exchange Rates and Currencies Listed

The notice presents foreign exchange rates with multiple currencies including Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, Holland, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico City, and Montreal. Values are given in nominal terms and include a Mexico City silver peso reference.

Demain Britain France Belsium Germen Holland Norway Eden Denoe Reece Poland Czechoslovakia Jugoslavia Ee Romaae Grazil Tokio Aree Ghendhetth Montreal Mexico City

OConnor Conviction In Lincoln Bank Robbery Upheld

Nebraska Supreme Court upheld the 1930 Lincoln National Bank robbery conviction of Thomas Pat OConnor of East St. Louis Illinois. The court overruled defense objections and affirmed the evidence supporting a 25 year penitentiary term imposed by District Judge Shepherd.

Lincoln, Neb Thomas Pat) O’connor East St. Louis Lincoln National Bank and Trust Company Nebraska Supreme Court O'Connor Shepherd

Congress Approves War Veterans Fare Fund

Congress quickly approves a 1100000 fund requested by President Hoover to transport veterans from Washington to their homes. The money will cover railroad fare and food and could be deducted from veterans bonus certificates if unpaid.

Washington Hoover House Senate

Appoint Receiver For Local Security Firm

B. B. Hickenlooper of Cedar Rapids was named receiver Thursday for the Stanley Securities Corporation of Cedar Rapids by Judge A. B. Clark in district court. The bond is $10,000. The action was brought by North American Life Insurance of Chicago claiming $8,561.65 held in rents interest and principal. Stanley had filed a $20,272.40 counter action after an attachment writ. The receiver said early liquidation could pay obligations and allow resumed operations.

B. B. Hickenlooper Cedar Rapids Stanley Securities Corporation of A. B. Clark North American Life Insurance Company of Chicago Stanley Concern Stanley Corporation

One Child Killed In Grimes Crash Involving Six Children

A tire blowout on a car carrying six Grimes children sent the vehicle into a cement bridge near Grimes Iowa. Six kids were hurt with Anna May and Helen Smith in critical condition at Mercy hospital Des Moines. The accident occurred during a trip to summer school in Granger.

Grimes Here Germaine Lowling Vincent Lowling Edward Smith Smith Anna May Paul Helen Betty Lowling Granger J. A. Smith Mercy Hospital Des Moines Helen Smith

Roosevelt Ovation Draws 10000 In Albany Torch Parade

In Albany 10 000 home town supporters greeted Franklin D. Roosevelt with a torchlight parade past the executive mansion. Eleven bands played Happy Days Are Here Again as fireworks lit the sky while Smith supporters cheered the Democratic nominee. Roosevelt spoke of occupying a home outside New York state for the next four years.

Albany N.Y Franklin D. Roosevelt Executive Mansion Alfred E. Smith Roosevelt New York State

Grand Master Of Iowa Masons Speaks To Club

Fred G. Hansen of Clinton, grand master of the Masons of Iowa, addressed the High Twelve club at its noon meeting urging unity with the Masonic fraternity to ease the business downturn. Also present were Floyd Philbrick deputy grand master C. C. Hunt grand secretary George E. Farmer secretary and Clark Beems national vice president of High Twelve clubs.

Fred G. Hansen Clinton Masons of Iowa High Twelve Club Masonic Order Floyd Philbrick C. C. Hunt George E. Farmer Clark Beems High Twelve

Husband Missing Two Days Prompts Police Report

Mrs. Blanche Brannaman of 907 Hull Avenue SE reported her husband has been missing since July 6. She told officers there was no reason given for his departure and did not provide a description of the missing man.

Blanche Brannaman Hull Avenue SE

Karl Fischer Claims 24 County Delegations

Karl Fischer, candidate for the state auditor nomination at the Republican convention in Des Moines July 19, says twenty four county delegations are instructed for him and supporters from forty six other counties will back him. His opponent is J. W. Long, suspended state auditor, who led the race.

Winton Karl Fischer Des Moines J. W. Long

Smithsonian hints at 20000 year old North American settlements

Smithsonian officials disclosed two clues to early human presence in North America. A possible lost civilization built river towns with earthworks and crops, seen by Coronado in 1541. A flint arrow found with mammoth bones may push dates back to 20,000 years, though bone disturbance clouds certainty. Dr. Strong leads excavations and an airplane survey to locate sites before destruction.

Washington North America Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian William D. — G Strong Coronado Missouri River

Winnifred Boston Named Assistant Nurse for State Baby Show

Miss Winnifred Boston of 2229 Bever Avenue SE is appointed assistant nurse for the baby contest at the Iowa State Fair from August 24 to September 2. This marks her fourth year aiding the event. She will depart Des Moines after duties to resume school nursing in Indianola. She notes that while few babies win prizes, doctors and dentists offer valuable infant health guidance amid daily spectator examinations 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Winnifred Boston Bever Avenue Miss Boston Des Moines Indianola

Iowa Woman Second In Farm Bureau Contest

Des Moines AP report shows Mrs. Bess Short of Moulton Iowa winning second place in a national Farm Bureau slogan contest. First prize went to S S Connett of Faucett Missouri.

Iowa Farm Bureau Des Moines Bess Short Moulton American Farm Bureau Federation S. S. Connett Faucett, Mo

Al Watrous Leads Canadian Open With 142 36-Hole Total

Al Watrous, veteran pro from Birmingham Michigan, shot 70 to post a 36-hole total of 142 at Hunt and Golf Club and take the lead in the Canadian Open. Harry Cooper of Chicago slipped to 144 after a 75 round, while George Van Elm stood at 148 after a 78.

Ottawa Ont al Watrous Birmingham Mich Hunt and Golf Club Harry Cooper Chicago George van Elm

Missing New York to Rome autogiro flyer reported absent

Captain Lewis A. Yancey, mission from Rapid City to Cheyenne, failed to land in Cheyenne after departing New Castle Wyoming at 4 30 pm Thursday. He carried a broken hand and used a mechanical aid while piloting the autogiro on a 6500 mile nineteen state tour. Fears and search efforts mounted as night fell over the Rockies.

Cheyenne Wyo Lewis A. Yancey New York Yancey Rapid City S. D Flying V Ranch New Castle

German push to strike military part of Versailles treaty

Geneva reports that Germany seeks to remove Part V of the Versailles treaty and have the disarmament conference draft new findings. French critics oppose altering the Versailles accord as the conference general committee meets with nine nations praising Hoover’s disarmament plan.

Geneva INS Germany

Borah Proposes Glass Bill to Expand Currency Reach

Senator Borah of Idaho introduces the Glass currency expansion bill as a substitute for the amendment before the Senate. The measure would grant circulating privilege to about one billion dollars of U S bonds, contrasting with Senator Bingham of Connecticut who seeks to legalize beer.

Washington Borah Idaho Senate Bingham Conn United States

Laborer Found Slain Near Belvidere Suspected Bootleg War

The body of 39 year old Madison Wisconsin laborer Andrew Presti was identified by relatives as the slain man found on a rural Belvidere road. The widow says he was lured from home by a stranger and authorities suspect the killing stems from a bootleggers war.

Belvidere, Ill INS Here Andrew Presti Madison Wis

How to Play And Win In Contract Bridge Slams

The article explains that slams require more than many tricks. honor-trick counts and opponent holdings matter. It discusses bidding strategy when partner opens, the risk of overbidding with weak hands, and the need to balance play with potential losses. A sample deal illustrates limits, double bids, and the concept of tenace positions and short-suit leads.

Ae Tanea Onekoenkees Wasa North West South East Ee Taaiinn

Readers’ Bidding Questions Answered by Mrs Culbertson

Mrs Culbertson offers to answer readers questions on bidding or play. Send inquiries to her in care of The Copyright 1932.

Million Women Back Roosevelt In Prohibition Repeal Drive

The Women’s Organization for National Prohibition Reform, with over one million members, endorsed Franklin D. Roosevelt for president in a unanimous decision. The group supports repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment across party lines, as stated by Mrs. Charles H. Sabin.

New York Franklin D. Roosevelt Charles H. Sabin Women’s Organization For National Prohibition Reform Franklin Delano Roosevelt Long Island Edward Small Moore Oklahoma

Paris Consider Skyscrapers Amid Unemployment Drive

Paris officials weigh lifting a 99 foot height limit at Porte Maillot to allow skyscrapers while approving a 40 million franc job program. The plan aims to employ artisans through city property overhaul, museum and library redesigns, and restoration projects in public buildings.

Paris INS Porte Maillot Capita Municipa

Oil scouts probe southern states for new fields

In a broad campaign across eastern Arkansas northern Mississippi and western Tennessee oilmen report thousands of acres leased and a dozen test wells under way. Major players from Texas Oklahoma and tri state capitalists join forces to find paying oil and gas amid rising gas pressure in a dome structure near Arkansas. The deepest well thus far is Walmar Oils Fred M White Jr No 1 west of Forrest City drilling past 2500 feet with gas shows.

Memphis Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee Mid-West Texas Oklahoma Tri-States E. Randall Henderson Kentucky Oil and Gas Company United States Palmer Corporation of Chicago Louisiana Tristates Fred M. White Forrest City Walmar Oil Company Tulsa Oklo Memphis Des and Monroe

Canadian Mounties Capture Slayers in Foam Lake Killing

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police report one of three gunmen in the slaying of Corporal Leonard V. Halls of Foam Lake has been captured after a gunfight. Two gang members fled during the confrontation in Kelvington Sask.

Kelvington Sask Royal Canadian Mounted Police Leonard V. Halls Foam Lake Mike Kurulak

Services at Covington Church This Sunday Evening

Services will be held at the Covington church Sunday evening at 8. The Rev. R. Q. Lady of Cedar Rapids will preach and there will be special music.

Coveington Church R. Q. Lady of Cedar Rapids

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