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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1932
Page
8
Demand weak for hogs as weekend buyers stay subdued despite lighter receipts. Lambs steady to up slightly with good and choice feeders and clipped lambs quoted around 6.25 to 6.60 dollars, native grades mixed, and feeding lambs near 44 to 45 dollars per head.
Unofficial receipts show hogs at 12 000 and cattle around 13 000 with strong week on fat cattle. Chicago prices held around 5.40 to 5.50 while overall week saw gains 25 to 40 cents over last week amid limited offerings and weak demand.
Chicago livestock receipts reach 6 000 with 5 000 direct supplies. Prices vary by weight and grade. top steers to 9 00, yearlings around 8 50, grass and feeder cattle rise. cows steadier, bulls firmer. Hogs and sows show mixed movement, with feeding and packer demand sustaining varied prices.
Cattle receipts total 175 with mixed week-to-week gains. Fed steers and yearlings up about 25 cents with most sales in the 7 to 8 dollar range, better grades limited, calves 4 to 5 dollars, sows and bulls steady to higher, demand light but some top bids reported. hogs show modest strength with select weights around 5 dollars and up, market tone cautious.
AP reports U S Department of Agriculture figures show higher trends for older steers and yearlings while cows gain 25 cents and bulls hold steady. Stockers and feeders inch higher with large loads at 8 8 0 per cwt. fed steers and yearlings near 6 75 to 8 25, beef cows 2 75 to 4 25, utility grades 1 50 to 2 50, sows around 4 10 to 4 40.
Fat steers and yearlings gain 50 to 100 cents with shes 25 to 50 cents higher. Stockers and feeders strong. best medium choice at 9 dollars for yearlings, bulk grain feds 7.25 to 8.10. Grass cows 2 to 3 dollars, good stockers 450 pounds around 5.75, 650 pounds about 4.50. Sheep receipts 200. trade steady. fat native lambs 6.25 with week gains 50 to 75 cents. slaughter lambs top at 6.50, natives 6.00 to 6.25, feeding lambs 4.00 to 4.60.
AP dispatch from Kansas City notes cattle steer and heifer prices with week’s receipts around 1,000 cattle and 1,000 calves. Hog receipts listed at 1,000 with direct and scattered sales. hogs mostly $4.60 to $4.90 for select weights. Sheep scarce. lambs and yearlings show mixed gains, with top yearling steer price near 8.85 and best mature steers near 8.60 amid higher feeds and market demand.
U S Department Agri culture hog receipts about 700 with steady trend. Top hog price near 4.80 for 160-240 lb cattle receipts include calves and fed steers with week gains. top near 8.50 for steers and yearlings. Sheep receipts 500 with fat lambs up. natives around 6.35 and 6.25 for western, range lambs 6.50, fat ewes about 1.50 decline.
Chicago futures edged lower as market reactions to harsh harvest weather and northwest black rust concerns limited gains. Wheat finished with small losses amid light trading. corn oats and rye fell modestly while provisions stayed steady. Receipts totaled 30 cars for wheat and 32 each for corn and oats.
Combined hog receipts at 21 yards and 7 plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ending 8 a.m. Saturday totaled 15 800, down from 16 600 last week and 23 900 a year ago. Markets were mostly steady to strong, with Friday's early activity showing higher bids across weight classes. Prices ranged from 4.20 to 4.95 per 100 pounds, varying by weight and grade.
Receipts 3 500 hogs with market steady to a shade lower top 5 25. Porkers and sows mostly 3.75 to 4.00. Cattle receipts 200 calves 200 steady patterns vs week ago with steers and heifers up 25 to 50 cents. Week’s top steer price around 8.70 per 12 pounds and 1 1150 pound steers at 8 50. Fat lambs around 7.00 with weekly fat lambs closing 6.25 to 6.75.
Market report from Mason and surrounding Iowa hog sales shows varied prices by weight. Prime and best packers fetch around 4.20 to 4.70 per pound for midweights, with lights and heavy classifications ranging from 3.55 to 4.60.
AP dispatch shows receipts of 38 cars for wheat with prices including No. 1 northern at about 54% to 56 cents, No. 1 dark northern around 15 to 14 percent protein, and Montana dark at 59 percent. Amber durum and red varieties listed with respective bids, July and September futures noted. Oats No. 3 white at 18 to 19 cents, barley and rye prices also cited, plus Plains mix with No. 1 flour mill plax near 98 cents.
Market notes from Chicago Minneapolis and Madison show hay prices steady or unchanged. New shipments list flour and bran prices with midland and middlings figures, while Cledo Seed Mageee reports hay near 80 cents per cwt amid quiet trade.
United States government bonds ended trading with Liberty 4s and 44s showing modest gains while Treasury issues edged down. Prices logged include Liberty First 4s at 102. as Treasury 4s 1944-54 at 102.19 and 3 7s 1940-43 June at 98.22.
In New York, government and foreign bonds surged weekly gains with German 7s near 71 and 5s up about 5 points. U.S. issues modestly higher while British and other foreigners hold firm. Railroad bonds slipped. Canadian debentures and Missouri Pacific bonds posted notable advances amid a mixed domestic scene.
AP reports steady foreign exchange rates in New York with cents values for France Italy Portugal Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Jugoslavia Austria Roumania Argentina Brazil Japan Shanghai Montreal and Mexico. Several entries marked nominal.
Markets report a larger poultry receipt in Chicago with 26 trucks. Hens and Leghorn hens show weakness while broilers and springs vary by grade. Turkeys and ducks edge lower with old geese around eight cents. On track and overall U S shipments weaken, with cobbler prices steady to mixed across regions.
Wholesale prices listed for Cedar Rapids include grain and produce. No. 3 yellow corn 23 cents shelled 2 cents, yellow corn 24 cents, hens 10 cents, eggs 14 cents, lentils 12 13 cents, oranges California Valencias 3.50, grapefruit 4.50, lemons 0.59. The scan shows varied commodity labels and pricing.
Market notes list New York and Maine produce prices, including potatoes at 75 cents to 1.65, sweet potatoes steady, spring patents 4.00 to 4.25. Dressed poultry quoted with turkeys 10 to 29 cents, chickens 10 to 18 cents, ducks 4 to 15 cents. Milk prices shown 18 to 21 cents, creamery extras 17 cents. State and Pacific coast references appear with varied prices.
Fred Duesenberg, noted Indianapolis car maker, remained in critical condition at Memorial hospital Johnston, after pneumonia developed from injuries in a week old automobile accident. He is on oxygen and receiving treatment as his condition is described as serious.
The readable text mentions Winstead Connecticut and a bird and a frog, but the fragment is too garbled to identify an event, names, or outcomes to summarize into a factual news item.
The light grade of prime hogs 186 to 240 pounds rose by a nickel on the local market while all other grades stayed the same. The top price reached $4.55.
Prime hogs range from about 190 to 340 pounds with prices around 3.50 to 4.55 per unit. Packers offer variable quotes by weight, while calves and sheep futures show standard market tiers. Lambs at 75 to 85 pounds are priced higher for quality, with heavier lambs also graded by quality.
A placid market saw buying in packing stocks while overall activity dwindled to near eight year lows. Trading for two hours totaled about 250000 shares as Armour of Delaware preferred rose seven points, Wilson preferred about four, and Cudahy common up a couple. Sugar shares showed brief firmness with American Sugar preferred gaining one point.
Torrential rain flooded Nogales Arizona and Nogales Sonora causing over 100000 dollars in damage. Four feet of water poured from the mountains washing away adobe homes and turning streets into rivers. Police crews rescued stranded residents. no deaths reported.
In Chicago Judge Edward B. Casey after presiding 100 free marriages says love may not be essential for happiness. He adds companionship and especially good home cooking matter for lasting marriage quality.
New York City mayor James J. Walker hustles to finish pending duties to be free for the Los Angeles Olympic finals this summer. He plans to work through the weekend and into the following week to resolve outstanding items and secure travel.
Funeral services for D. W. Neighbor 78 longtime Linn county merchant will be Sunday at 2 30 p m in the Christian church at Lafayette. He died Friday at the home of his daughter Mrs G D Heefner in Center Point. He operated a general store in Lafayette since youth. Surviving are four children and twelve grandchildren.
John Mentzer born August 27 1850 on a Chambersburg farm Pennsylvania came to Iowa with parents at age five and lived in Linn County most of his life. He married Ida Freeman March 9 1876 and survived by relatives. Funeral at Beatty chapel Monday 2 p.m. with Rev. F H Ward officiating. Burial in Dunkard Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Jane Wiley will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Rohn West Side chapel conducted by Rev. Lloyd Morris. Burial follows at Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel this evening.
Funeral services for Mrs. Camille Novotny Arends will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Barta chapel with Rev. F. D. Chada officiating. Burial will follow in the Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may visit the chapel on Saturday evening.
H F Fosnaugh of Omaha was fined 300 dollars and costs for leaving the scene after striking 5 year old Eileen Smith in Omaha on May 26. The judge withheld a 90 day jail term if the fine is paid. Fosnaugh had been held in county jail since May 26.
Robert Powers 17 and Robert Ruhl 17 were reported missing from Anamosa by Sheriff Joseph A. Petrus Saturday morning. They were last seen near Martelle with possible routes toward Minneapolis Minnesota or Geral dine Montana. Powers is 5 feet 7 inches, 135 pounds, light hair brown eyes, wearing overalls a hickory shirt cap and black oxfords. Ruhl is 5 feet 11 inches 140 pounds blue eyes light hair wearing overalls and a gray sweater.
Glen Ilgenfritz, 22, of Paralta was arrested by Sheriff Joseph A. Petrus and Deputy Sheriff Jay Davis at Springville Friday about 8 p.m. in connection with a charge of violating a state law covering registration of vehicles. Officials report Ilgenfritz replaced the motor of one car with another, the motor number there-
A note states that Josephine Th grounds of Oscomas endured cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married in 1925.
Chance Rittenburg, 1111 Second Street SE, marked his seventy eighth birthday Saturday in a quiet family observance at his Cedar Rapids home. He has lived all his life in Cedar Rapids and was honored by relatives.
Visitors to Oregon and Washington national forests must carry a fire fighting kit this year. Required gear includes an axe at least 26 inches long with a two pound head, a shovel at least 36 inches long with an eight inch blade, and a one gallon water container. Camp fires need a permit unless in regulated camps, and smoking is banned in timber, brush or grass areas except on paved roads.
Senator Lewis charged that world powers blocked a Geneva disarmament deal on purpose to keep the United States in uncertainty about peace or war with Europe and Asia. He urged the Senate to respond with a resolution or debate criticizing major powers for postponing talks and harming US finances.
Treasury figures show Armenia to Russia and other nations owing a total of 11.598 billion dollars. Major sums include France 3.864 billion, Great Britain 4.398 billion, Italy 2.005 billion, and Czechoslovakia 167.071 million with several smaller amounts from Belgium Hungary and Poland. Germany occupation debt not included.
An assault and battery charge filed by Minnie Brown against Roosevelt Blakey Florence Blakey and Mary Blakey Jones was dismissed on the complainant's request. The defendants were brought to court by Constable Bill Fleming.
Louise Jones pled not guilty before Justice G S Lightner on a false uttering of a check charge. Hearing set for July 12 at 9 a m with bond $100. The $3 check to a local hotel bore the signature W A Jones and was deemed unauthorized. Warrant served by Cletus Rock at Bussey.
Adolph Dedic and Wilma Yanda applied for a marriage license in Linn County.
A birth notice reports the child born to Mr and Mrs Loyd W. The item notes the new arrival in their family with no additional details about date or gender provided.
Mr and Mrs E J Esgate hosted a dinner for eighteen at their 1044 Tenth Street home with Mrs J J Ives as hostess. Out of town guests included Mrs S M Weaver Phoenix Miss Minnie Lathrop Norton Kan Mr and Mrs D E Voris Fairhope Ala Mr and Mrs Earl Biggs Long Beach Miss Harriet Gibson Washington DC and Mrs Stuart Rodger Green Bay Wis. Raymond Mellish and B Nunamaker visited Marion then returned to Chicago. Mrs George Killinger and Mrs Charles Montgomery visited Oskaloosa then left. Helen and Norma Biddick visited Collins relatives.
The Philathea class of the Christian church enjoyed a luncheon picnic Thursday at Mrs. J. G. Lyons home in Alb urnett. Twenty six guests attended and the afternoon was spent in visiting and socializing.
The Klatter Klub Friday hosted a farewell picnic at Mrs. Marley Clark home near Mount Vernon for Miss Hazel Ross who is soon leaving for Oskaloosa. Twelve guests were served.
Miss Bessie Johnson accompanies her grandparents Mr and Mrs Arthur Foreman to Moline to visit Mr Foreman Loyce Foreman and his family in a short family trip noted in the social column.
Miss Phyllis Ainsworth is back in Cedar Rapids after several days with Miss Geraldine Breneman near Marion, ending a short visit.
Mrs W B Sebern and Lowell Sebern travel with Mrs J W Bowman and Miss Harriett Gibson to Waterloo for a day with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Sebern in a social outing.
Robert Mann, struck in the left eye by a torpedo on July 4, has improved from four days confined to bed and is now able to sit up. Doctors believe his vision will not be impaired.
During July and August the Methodist and Presbyterian churches will combine their morning worship. July services are at the Presbyterian church with Reverend John M. Walters in charge. Walters will deliver Sunday sermon at 11 titled The Tragedy of Silence.
Otto and Werner Heck have returned from Evansville Illinois where they visited relatives and friends during their trip.
The Golden Rule Four H club met July 6 at Arlene Fernow's home. Hilda Scott demonstrated decorative stitches while Myrle Albaugh spoke on Personal Hygiene and Vivien Haak showed testing textiles. Refreshments were served.
Miss Ruth Neill will lead the Christian Endeavor service of the Presbyterian church Sunday evening. The topic is Have I A Right to Live My Own Life. The service follows the park union service and will be in the church basement.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Schenken and their children along with Mrs. Minnie Schenken returned home Thursday after visiting relatives in St. Louis and Evansville.
American aviators James Mattern and Bennett Griffin were injured in a plane crash near Borispol while attempting a round the world record. The Century of Progress aircraft suffered a soft peat landing. injuries were initially minor but later described as more serious though not life threatening. Plans to return to Moscow were postponed as care for the ship and pilots was arranged.
The 47 foot ketch Curlew, missing since June 25 after leaving Montauk Point for a Bermuda race, was found by the coast guard cutter Marion north of Nantucket lightship and sailed into New York under its own power. All aboard were reported safe and uninjured.
Mayor Anton J. Cermak of Chicago is expected to stay in bed at St. Anthony hospital until fully recovered from a gastrointestinal attack and nervous exhaustion caused by overwork in city affairs and recent political conventions.
Kansas City news notes Jeannette Dalba aged four can recite from memory all the books of the Bible, showcasing extraordinary early learning as a local curiosity.
Dr and Mrs John M Walters and their son John visited Madison Wisconsin early this week. Dr Walters formerly served as pastor of a Methodist church in the city.
Mr and Mrs John O Kelly travel to Iowa Falls to visit relatives. Mrs O Kelly and her mother will accompany them back to Marion after visiting her son.
Mr and Mrs Willard Miller of Long Beach California arrive in Marion Friday night to visit Mrs George Mann and other relatives and friends.
Miss Pearl Albaugh visiting in Richard Burrows has returned to Mechanics ville. Mr and Mrs Frank Charles moving to Marion from Jefferson and remodeling their Fifth avenue Third street home, guests at Mrs Charles sister Mrs George Hutton. Miss Lenna Huffman librarian attended a librarians conference in Iowa City Friday and Saturday.
Miss Zula Huffman is visiting her sister Mrs. Howard Marshall in Minneapolis for a visit.
Mrs. C. P. Lewis returns to her Britt home after a few days with sisters Mrs. G. M. Hibner and Mrs. T. T. Williams. Mrs. Hibner accompanies her for a two week visit.
Mrs Carl N. Owen went to Iowa City on Saturday while her daughter Mrs J B Howell and family moved back from Washington to the city. Mrs Owen will stay a few days to assist.
Miss Harriet Clark will spend the week end at the Ralph O Kelly farm near Center Point.
Members of the Tuckabache club and their families enjoyed a picnic supper Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Turner northeast of Marion. Thirty eight covers were set for the guests.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Costello return to Chicago Friday night after spending several days at their home here. Mr Costello will receive further treatment.
Miss Meda Elliott of Troy Mills spent a week visiting the C. W. Biggs family and friends. The trip highlighted local hospitality and social ties in the community.
Margaret Carson and Jean Dow left Saturday for Lake Okoboji to attend the Girl Reserve conference now in session for ten days.
W H Balster Jr travelled to Chicago on Tuesday to tour the furniture market and explore potential purchases for his business.
Miss Vivien Johnson of Madrid is the guest of Mr and Mrs W A Jackson and their daughter Virginia during a visit to the area.
Mr and Mrs Burt Millen and their son John of Brooklyn visited Mrs H G Millen this week. Miss Marion Secrist a student nurse at St Luke's Cedar Rapids is spending vacation with aunt Miss Lulu Secrist. Mr and Mrs H J Hazelwinkle and their children returned to Bernard after visiting the Jacob Kray home.
Mr and Mrs Fred White of Waterloo are visiting in the A B Merritt home with unclear dates or additional context in the readable portion of the clipping.
A reader bulletin lists local church activities with pastors and times. Baptist church led by Rev W H Bridwell with Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11. Free Methodist led by Rev Mark Shockey with services in the city park. St Josephs Catholic mass at 7 and 9. Congregational and Christian denominations schedule classes and union services in the park.
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