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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
18
Sluggish cattle and hog markets driven by heat and moderate receipts. Prices show limited sales with steers, heifers, and bulls trading unevenly from low to mid range. vealers mixed with milk-fed grades and cutters. Slaughter lambs and sheep also weaker, with broad weight classes reporting modest to low bids and few outsiders paying top figures.
AP report shows official estimates for Friday noting cattle 1500, hogs 15000, sheep 8000. These figures provide a snapshot of livestock counts for the period.
Chicago prices dip under 5.00 with top at 5.10 as heavy receipts and weak demand weigh on hogs. Other markets Cleveland Pittsburgh East Buffalo and East St. Louis show declines 10 to 25 cents with overall slow trading across hogs cattle and lambs. Totals show large regional slaughter and representative sales figures across dates and locations.
Chicago livestock market report shows hog receipts of 180 to 240 pound range at about 5.00 dollars per hundredweight, with lighter 140 to 170 pound hogs around 4.65 to 5.00 and sow prices from 3.50 to 4.00. Delivers and grading indicate mixed movement, with 200 to 250 pound hogs near 4.45 to 5.10 and heavier 250 to 350 pound hogs around 4.60 to 5.00.
U S Department of Agriculture report indicates combined cattle lots in interior Iowa Minnesota sold over 28 thousand head in 24 hours, up from 12 to 14 thousand a week or a year earlier. Prices for feeder cattle varied with weights, while lighter and heavier ranges moved unevenly amid market softness.
U S Dept of Agriculture note shows 1,500 head slaughter steers and yearlings slow and weak to 15c lower with mixed gains for certain classes. Hogs receipts around 6,000, prices 25c lower on average. packers’ sow trades down, weights and feeder pigs downward. lite activity on fat cattle and yearlings with early bids around 5.50 for natives and westerns.
Cattle and hog receipts at Kansas City run about 3,500 hogs and 3,000 cattle with demand slow and uneven. Hogs mostly 10 to 15 cents lower than Wednesday's averages with various weight brackets from 140 to 290 pounds showing declines to about 4.60 to 4.80 per 100 pounds. Cattle and calves also slow, 15 cents down in many classes, with yearling steers around 9.00 and other weight ranges between 5.00 and 7.25, plus lighter dairy and feeder stock moving unevenly.
Omaha livestock market reports 12 000 receipts with mixed trades. Cattle and hogs show losses amid slow activity with feeders and lambs uneven. fed steers and yearlings hover around six to nine dollars per cwt, while hogs top nearer four dollars and lower bids persist for extreme heavies and cutter grades.
U S Department of Agriculture report from East St Louis shows hog receipts at 7608 with prices ranging 4.40 to 5.00 for various weight classes and sow and pig values. Cattle receipts at 2500 with slaughter steer ranges from 4.00 to 9.25, slaughters and vealers mixed, cows and bulls steady to lower, stocker cattle present.
Thursday hog prices at Mason City show declines across classes with 140 to 170 pounds at 3.75 and 170 to 300 pounds at 4.15 to 4.45. Sows 300 to 400 pounds bring about 3.40 while heavy weights 350 to 450 pounds fetch around 3.25 to 3.60, with good packers near 2.90.
Chicago markets report egg futures closing with storage standards noted. Refrigerator standards and Oct 16% and Nov 19% futures indicate price and quality benchmarks.
Chicago reports sharp selling pressure driving grain futures to season lows. July wheat hits around 45 1/2 cents, near all time lows, with corn, oats and rye also sliding. Cash sales to mills active with 28 000 bushels sold and 50 000 booked. receipts 108 cars.
Minneapolis market shows 50 cars with mixed grain values. Prices for No 1 northern durum and amber durum range around 53%4c to 57%ec, with dark northern and red varieties at varying percentages. Corn and oats quotes appear as shifts in regional commodity trading data.
Market notes show mixed commodity prices with Jersey baskets at 1.65 and various produce rounds. Flour, pork, and butter quoted with firm or steady tones, while poultry and eggs list varied per-pound figures.
Market brief lists Lexhorn broilers at 14 cents per pound roosters 16 cents turkeys 10 to 12 cents ducks 9 to 11 2 cents old stock 0 cents geese 58 cents receipts 19 on track 405 shipments 800 with variable prices across Missouri and nearby markets.
The report shows the value of the US dollar against several currencies including Britain Italy Belgium France Germany Holland Sweden Denmark Portugal Argentina Brazil Japan and Mexico. Rates appear in mixed formats with several entries showing fractional or unclear values.
Local hog market remains weak with all grades down 20 cents on Thursday. Top price falls to 4.20 per hundredweight as buyers adjust to lower demand.
The column lists hog and beef quotes with weights from 260 to 300 pounds and 300 to 340 pounds. It notes prime and choice packers quality, pricing per hundredweight and per pound, and mentions lighter animals and tambe weights with price ranges.
Wall Street concluded a volatile day with heavy turnover near one million shares as profits taking weighed on many leaders. Auburn rose sharply while American Can Coca Cola Eastman Kodak International Harvester and Union Pacific slipped one to two points. U S Steel edged lower. News pointed to modest gains midday with bond demand helping utility shares including Peoples Gas amid broader European economic recovery chatter.
A breezy list shows prices and yields from Adams Express to Armour in Thursday stock quotations. Multiple companies appear with percent changes and trading details. results include Allied Chemical, Johns Manville, Lehigh Valley, Kayser Julius, and Union stocks among others.
U S Department of Agriculture data show receipts at St Paul market around 700 cattle with a slow market and a tendency lower. Heifers and cutters sold at reduced figures while calves and hogs posted lower averages with some down bidding noted.
E. H. Skinner retired businessman died at 6 40 am Thursday at 141 Thirty third street NE after a long illness. Born in Van Buren county Iowa he lived in Cedar Rapids 25 years and served 3 1/2 years in the Civil War. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs. F. M. Corry of Birmingham Jr and Mrs. Effie Hope of Garden City Kan son B E Skinner eight grandchildren four great grandchildren. Funeral by Crescent lodge at the grave with details to follow. Friends may call at Turner chapel.
Mrs Helen Sysel 59 mother of Frank Sysel of 1336 Burch avenue NW died Tuesday at her Crete Nebraska home after a year long illness. She spent winters here and had many friends and relatives in this city. Funeral Thursday was attended by her son and numerous relatives including Frank Striesky and Joseph Blazek couples, sister Mrs Dovrovsky, brothers Wes and Lou Zalesky and Lou's wife and son Louis, niece Mrs Milo Vondroce k and Mr Vondrosek, and nephew Frank Dovrovsky.
Funeral services for Mrs Lulu Carpenter will be held at the Turner chapel at 4 pm Friday conducted by Mrs Erma Lowe Scientist reader Burial will be in Rockwell Iowa at 3 pm Saturday.
A man estimated at 35, about 5 feet 7 inches, wearing a brown coat with a sewn sleeve over one shoulder, stole three watches from Sears Roebuck at 11 a.m. Thursday. A witness saw him grab a watch and slip out a rear door. detectives Kroulik and officers Rit tenberg and Madanna pursued to the Montrose hotel entrance before losing track.
David J. Luick of Chicago Illinois and Laura Virginia Cherry of Cedar Rapids Iowa secured marriage licenses.
New York bond traders saw generally firm to higher prices across classes as this week's rally continued. Government issues showed steady to firm moves with fractional gains, while railroad and utility bonds attracted increased activity. Strong spots included Dodge Brothers, Texas Corp 6s, and Consolidated Gas 5s amid a mix of international and domestic issues.
Bond market notes Liberty first 4s at 101.24 and 102.22 for another issue. Treasury 4s quoted at 102.21 for June 99.9. Government issues show urgent trading activity and prices around 102 with varied maturities.
Mixed farm market notes show Hog receipts around 3,000 with slow trade and prices down about 10 to 20 cents from Wednesday. Cattle receipts about 1,200 with small fed steer and yearling supply steady to weak, best calves and futures quoted near 8.00 to 8.50. Wheat and seed trades indicate May futures around 80 cents per cwt and prices for bran and middlings at strong levels.
The listing shows Cedar Rapids wholesale fruit and produce prices including California Valencia oranges at $3.50 per box, grapefruit $4.50, potatoes $1.65 per basket, lettuce crate $5.00, and assorted meats and hay with prices ranging from $6.00 to $10.00. Also mentions yellow corn and baled straw with varied unit prices.
In Milwaukee at Ozaukee, Miss Jane Weiler defeated Miss Lucille Robinson 1 up after a tight semifinal. Weiler and Robinson, both Chicagoans, advanced to a 36 hole final following Weiler's 39 39 78 and Robinson's 38 42 80 after a fierce 17th hole alternation.
The St. Louis Cardinals moved players from the Danville Three-Eye league club to different assignments. Phil Baker went to Keokuk Iowa, Stanley Baker to Houston, Mack Pickett to Dubuque Iowa. Manager Elmer Yoter and catchers Jimmy Smith and Albert Morris were released.
Dora Braggs, 23, Negro, was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail by Judge H. C. Ring on an assault charge related to a June 18 razor attack on her husband Louie Braggs. The court earlier docketed assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury, to which she pleaded not guilty. Braggs sustained 17 stab wounds requiring about 100 stitches.
Clyde E. Johnson, 39, received six months in county jail in district court before Judge H. C. Ring on a vagrancy charge. Commitment was withheld on good behavior. Johnson was arrested June 23 and waived preliminary hearing before Justice G. S. Lightner.
The district court has actions on file in the names of Merna Lucille Fee and Florence Kisinger against their spouses. James E. Fee is alleged to have treated Merna Lucille Fee cruelly and inhumanly. George S. Kisinger petitions against Florence Kisinger.
Lurton H. Stubbs recently visited his father Ira Stubbs in Sterling Kansas. Ira, 94, has farmed since 1884 and runs a family store started in West Elkton Ohio. He attends Sterling Methodist church and believes the country will recover when people return to God.
The Mid-States Grain Corp of Cedar Rapids filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Officers are C. D. Thorsen as president, Charles W. Kriel as vice president, and John L. Schwab as secretary-treasurer. Capital stock will be 200 shares no par value.
In Newton Iowa five hundred Maytag employees received about $156,400 distributed by years of service. The fund started five years ago on F L Maytag’s seventieth birthday and was funded by his gift to the company.
Mr and Mrs C G Davis announce the birth of a daughter Lyndol Joyce at Mercy hospital on July 14 born to the couple of 1707 Maple drive NW.
The canning kitchen at the old Interurban restaurant site, run by Mrs. George Starks, will open Friday to can vegetables for the unemployed. Community clubs urge Marion groups to donate produce to avoid welfare duplication and conserve food for distribution. Notify Miss Titus at the Community club to help.
Article reports friction between Britain and France over the Lausanne agreement text. It notes ratification conditions tied to creditor settlements, possible nonratification if debts remain unsettled, and potential return to pre moratorium positions. The accord was signed for Belgium Britain France and Italy on July 2.
Van H Manning Sr director of the Bureau of Mines during World War I and head of the American chemical warfare service died Wednesday at his Queens home at age 70. He helped develop chemical warfare efforts and contributed to helium price reductions through wartime experiments.
In Geneva the United States warned it will propose a new disarmament plan if the Hoover proposal for a one third arms cut is not accepted in principle by the conference. Ambassador Hugh Gibson and Hugh Wilson, leading the American delegation, said they favored the Hoover core but would present an alternative text if consensus breaks down.
Washington bill extends free government transportation for bonus marchers by ten days and provides 100000 dollars for veterans transport and subsistence through July 15. The measure aims to induce marchers to return to their native states.
Washington reports show uncertainty over the fate of a home loan bank measure as Senate and House conferees seek compromise on disputed points. A rumor circulated that President Hoover would sign the bill even with an inflation provision, with supporters hopeful that an agreement can be reached.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police report Forest Ranger Lawrence Lees was slain in his cabin in the Riding Mountains reserve north of Winnipeg. His wife Mrs. Lees was seriously wounded in the attack by two unidentified assailants.
The Netoppen Camp group of seventeen girls spent Wednesday at Cook's pond for an overnight hike and breakfast. Miss Bertha Mae Golden visited Monticello on Tuesday to see friends and relatives. The S. L. Nickeson family moved from Cedar Rapids to 705 Eighth Avenue. Mrs. George Schultz, who had emergency appendicitis surgery on July 3 at St. Luke's Hospital, was brought home to 448 Seventh Avenue on Wednesday.
Mrs Louise Dye and her daughter Jean completed a trip visiting friends in Marengo and Victor and returned home Wednesday.
Amarilla Rogers of Center Point will be a guest at the home of Mrs Louise Dye on Thursday, sharing a social visit with the family.
The Second division of the Ladies Aide society met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Andrew P. Munsen with thirteen members present. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Clyde Derflinger and Mrs. E. E. Parsons assisted Mrs. Munsen.
Mrs Alma Zimmer and her staff will travel to Cedar Rapids Thursday evening to install officers of the Star of Maine lodge. Mrs Lizzie Kocher, who had eye surgery on July 8 at a Marshalltown hospital, is reported improving.
Residents with spare garments are asked to hand items to Miss Titus at the Community club for distribution to needy locals.
The Dry Creek Agricultural and Literary club will convene Friday evening at the residence of Mr and Mrs Ivan Gilmore for a regular meeting.
Mr and Mrs George Engstrom of Chicago Mrs G A Engstrom of Roundup Montana and Mrs Hobart Johnson of Clarion arrived Wednesday for a visit in the John Engstrom home They will leave the first of next week.
Prof and Mrs K C Smith and daughter Hattie Mae of West Liberty returned home Wednesday after visiting Mrs Smiths parents Mr and Mrs Winifred Clemo.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Reiter and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Shanklin drove to Savanna to spend the day at the home of the Reiters daughter Mrs. Herman Georges. Miss Helen Shanklin, who had been visiting ten days with Mrs. Georges, returned with them.
Thanking its many patrons in the past and extending the same friendly spirit the store announces a Friday reopening for business at Patten Hardware.
Helen Kathryn and Blanche Hamm returned home from Chicago Illinois where they visited relatives in Blue Island and surrounding areas on Wednesday.
Dr and Mrs L C Dow and son James drove to Port Byron to visit friends. Dr and Mrs R E Leidigh and daughters Lois and Jean joined to Davenport and visited Dr Leidighs parents Mr and Mrs Scott Leidigh. Lois and Jeane Leidigh stayed longer with grandparents.
Mrs George Wolfe of Philadelphia arrived Wednesday to visit her sister in law Mrs Letty Williams and other relatives here.
Miss Della Baldwin of Waterloo arrived Wednesday for a visit with Miss Margaret Miller, sharing time at the Miller home.
Mr and Mrs L R Wells hosted at their home for W W Wells birthday celebration with twenty five guests attending and refreshments served.
Mrs. J L Ingram and her daughter Josephine of Council Bluffs left Thursday for home after several weeks visit at the Cre Newlin home and with other relatives.
Mrs. H. A. Honaker dies in Los Angeles. Her body arrives in Marion Saturday. Funeral services scheduled for Sunday at 2 30 p.m. in Yocom chapel with Rev. Mark Shockey of the Free Methodist church officiating. Burial in Alice cemetery.
The Marion band will present its weekly program at the city park Thursday evening. Pieces include Royal Decree, Stra della overture, Basket of Roses trombone solo, Gaiety Polka, Celebrated Menuet, The Flatterer overture.
The U. S. Circle gathered at Mrs. Russell Singleton’s home on Wednesday with nineteen members present. Mrs. D. I. Hoskins spoke on National Flowers, followed by readings by Catherine Wiley, Mrs. Frank Webber, and Velda Berry. Next meeting planned for August at Thomas Park.
Announcement states Violet Viola Buhrman wed Maurice E Wilson of Cedar Springs. The ceremony occurred in Point Indiana on July 2 and the couple traveled to Chicago for a few days. Mrs Marion Wilson attended Grant High School Cedar Rapids and graduated with the class of 1931.
The text notes that ground hog and woodchuck refer to the same animal with the fore part name used in the eastern region. It highlights regional naming variation for the animal known as a groundhog.
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