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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1939
Page
22
Trade and industry show signs of summer lassitude as July Fourth disruptions skew data. Copper demand from abroad, led by French buyers, drives decisive signals with a 29 000 ton order the largest since the postwar period.
Local blog lists permits issued in the past week for residences and commercial properties. Entries include reroofs at multiple addresses such as 521 Fourth Avenue SE and 870 Fourth Avenue SE, new dwellings for W. J. Nemecek and Walter Krebs, remodels at several locations, plus repair and fire damage work at sites like the Children’s Home and Elaine Coffet residence. Total values range from hundreds to several thousand dollars.
The Cedar Rapids Clearing House reports bank clearings for the week ending July 15 at 1,187,302.02 dollars. The corresponding prior year week ending July 16 totaled 1,279,833.91 dollars, and the week ending July 8 this year measured 1,206,992.50 dollars.
London reports a new preserved rose product by a renowned grower. The blooms retain fresh appearance from June harvest to December can, but lack scent. The secret process keeps them dewy, ready for winter market.
Weston D. Ralston moves his insurance office to the Bever building on the first floor at 417 First Avenue SE. The agency, established in 1933, was formerly located at 512 Second Avenue SE.
Grain quotation service furnished by Lamson Brothers and Company with H Mowrey as manager. Chicago data from Cedar Rapids office located at 503 Merchants National Bank building.
Wheat closed 14 to 4% 4 cent lower after an early 5% drop amid Liverpool easiness and cooler spring weather. Corn rallied to finish near unchanged with nearby contracts up around 1% amid short covering and forecasts of hot dry weather.
Wheat figures show July at 546 percent, October 542, December 56 percent with varied high and low bids across Winnipeg. Chicago cash prices list No. 2 red 69. But 2 yellow hard 67, No. 3 68, mixed 68, oats around 29 to 25 cents, rye 46 cents, soybeans 88 cents. Lard at $5.55 per hundredweight, bellies at $5.75.
Wheat receipts for Saturday 164 cars with prices showing a 43 cents drop. Descriptions include No 1 heavy dark northern 74 5 7 5ac and No 1 dark northern 73 5 4f 75 3ac. Montana hard and amber durum varieties quoted with several protein adjustments. Oats and barley prices listed for various grades.
Chicago AP notes butter receipts 1,510,726 and eggs 18,142 with no prices. Potatoes arrivals 233 on track 659 total U S shipments 374 new stock. Missouri Kansas cobblers vary by grade with prices mostly around $1.20 to $1.40 per cwt. Idaho Bliss Triumphs show mixed stock prices from $1.60 to $2.00 with under ice and ventilation listings. California lone white prices range from $1.60 to $2.00 for various grades amid weak demand and heavy supplies.
AP field report from New York details eggs butter and cheese receipts with price ranges. Eggs show mixed colors and various grades with cents per dozen. butter receipts high with creamery quality and higher pricing. cheese receipts steady with prices unchanged.
Quotations indicate price ranges for bonds and stocks, not firm bids or offers. Readers may write The Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa for quotes on unlisted issues. Entities include Central States Power and Utilities Co 7% and 7.5% script, Iowa Southern Utilities 7% and 18% notes, Western Grocer Co 1% and related marks.
The week ending July 15 saw renewed market strength as shares moved higher and closed up. Analysts note a historic pattern of summer rises, with a majority of past years peaking in August, suggesting further price gains ahead. The list highlights the 14 most active stocks.
A health writer questions rabies tests and Pasteur treatment citing Negri bodies and Rosenau. He argues authorities overstress lab certainty and cauterization efficacy and urges restraint on medical dogma. He cites Boyd and a Los Angeles County hospital case where Pasteur failed.
Conveyances total seventy and mortgages thirty seven recorded by Linn County Abstract from July 7 through July 13. Mortgage aggregate amounting to 110,088.05 compares to last year’s week with fifty nine conveyances and twenty three mortgages totaling 60,050.00.
Stocks steadied while bonds showed irregular moves and U S governments held steady. Curb stocks were irregular and quiet with Chicago markets mixed. Cotton futures eased and grains in Chicago fell about 15 to 5 percent. London silver remained at 1673 pence per ounce.
The American Federation of Labor reports 10.6 million unemployed in the nation and 42.7 million employed. It notes 400,000 unemployed workers found jobs in private industry from mid April to end of May.
The article notes that many leaf hoppers wear curious disguises as a defense against birds. The disguises help them avoid predation by blending with surroundings or mimicking dangerous forms.
The U S Chamber of Commerce blasted Roosevelt's 3.46 billion spend lead program as magic and pennies from heaven. It warned of land speculation and toll road building, comparing it to the Mississippi bubble. Democratic leaders expect broad support in both houses next week.
Union followers of Harry Bridges (CIO leader) face paying roughly 40 000 to 50 000 for his deportation defense. Bridges, speaking at Angel Island hearing recess, said he earns only 75 a week as ILWU president with no salary as CIO regional head. He joked about income from the CIO and possible tax evasion concerns.
In North Dakota the region formerly known as the Dust Bowl experiences unusually early rains. Farmers, recalling 1934 and 1936 droughts, welcome rainfall totals well above normal this year marking a shift from years of drought to potential relief.
Dominion bureau reports Canada carloadings 47 146 vs 40 783 prior week and 43 261 year ago. Federal reserve reports store sales 2 percent above year ago. June new order index 211.6 vs 219.8 prior month and 70.2 year ago. Newsprint mills run 66.4 percent capacity in June. June shipments 64.1 percent vs 73 percent prior month. AT&T June quarter net income 40 303 784 or 2.16 a share. Continental Steel June quarter net 253 128 or 1.06. Exchange Buffet net loss 83 262. General Baking quarterly profits 551 096 or 24 cents, half-year 782 563 or 27. Hollinger six months net 2 522 381. National Bond June assets 24.09 a share. United States Pipe six months net 1 434 916 or 2.06.
The store building at 320 Third Street SE was purchased by Mrs. Rose Catanzaro from Perpetual Savings and Loan via George P. Witwer Company. The property at 320 Third Street SE will be used as a merchandise exchange in the near future.
The market closed steadier after an uneven session with two hours of activity totaling 210000 shares. Low priced stocks Loft and Packard attracted attention while steel industry data showed gains in Chicago and Pittsburgh. Communication shares were strong with America Telephone rising on better earnings and Western Union approaching a new high.
Obituary for Mrs. Anna Tresslar of Delta with surviving relatives listed. Multiple local briefs report a Delta grocery fire in Vinton Legion elections, Mechanicsville death, Benton county Royal Neighbor judge school, and district obituaries, marriages, and a Waukon funeral. Also market wrap notes activity in steel and other shares.
In Mount Vernon the new farm house for tenant A Minish is under frame construction with four rooms on the main floor and three bedrooms on the second floor including a separate entrance for hired help. A Wyoming plumbing and heating business opens in the Helmin Implement building run by G H Herzberger after leasing a room. Wilker Hardware is sold to J W Lyon and John Roach with possessio planned for late August. L R Casey DeWitt buys a car and beer parlor business in Stanwood from Mrs E A Olson. Cres Lumber of Lost Nation sold to Ion Builders Supply of Cedar Rapids for possession in August. D L Cressey and daughter plan Arizona move, while Clarence Langrehr also departs.
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