Hogs Steady to 10 Cents Down Across Markets
Financial market notes show hogs selling steady to 10 cents lower, top at 6.70, across Chicago and Midwest yards. Receipts around 12,000 to 16,000 hogs with varied weights and sows, while cattle and sheep also mixed. Regional reports include Omaha Sioux City and Waterloo verdicts with price ranges for 180-240 lb hogs and yearling steers, reflecting a soft to steady tone across markets.
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Sioux City
Idaho
Chicago
INS
Kansas City
Omaha E
St Loui
St Joseph
St Paul
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Agricultural market report receipts and bids across hogs cattle and sheep
Peoria and regional livestock markets show mixed offers with hog receipts around 2 500 to 6 000, most bids 6 40 to 6 50 for various weights, cattle steady to higher on fed cattle and vealers, sheep receipts light with steady to firm bids, spring lambs and ewes showing modest gains amid fluctuating prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoriati
Uu S Dept. of Age
Barrows and Elks
Aversees
Wextre
Chaice Ewe
Wether Springers
Local hog market steady to nickel lower
Local hogs hold steady to slightly weaker with top hogs at 6.40. Good hogs unchanged while two heavier grades of good packers fall five cents. Cattle prices drop 25 cents on all lighter weights.
Cedar Rapids Miscellanieous Market Prices Listed
A dense Cedar Rapids listing shows wholesale grain prices for wheat, oats, rye, corn, soybeans, and hay. It also includes fruit vegetables prices, hides, poultry rates, and numerous company names and stock figures from the era, reflecting a general market roundup.
Stocks Rally Fizzles Amid Midday Decline
NEW YORK AP reports the stock market slipped after an early rally faded. Traders trimmed holdings as many issues moved to fractional or larger declines, with volume around 375 000 shares. Downticks led by United States Steel Bethlehem Westinghouse du Pont Chrysler and others, while several names rose, creating a choppy session.
Market Notice on Lamb Carcass Weights and Prices
Tor calves 3800. Genuine spring lambs 700 lbs at 875 dollars. Old ewes 100 to 120 lbs at 250 dollars. Bucks 403.00? Others priced by quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saeep
Wisconsin cheese quotas and bids noted for July week
Wisconsin cheese exchange lists weekly quotas for July 15 to 20 with daisies, brick, horns and cheddars priced from 12 to 14 cents. Farmers call board shows varied rates for similar varieties, while New England wool markets in Boston see restricted trading with bids largely below asking prices for spot and August delivery wools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Cheese
Plymouth
Wis
Wisconsin Cheese Exchange
Farmers’ Call Board
Boston
U. S
Naval auxiliary Van Dyck sunk off Norway coast
The admiralty reports that H. M. S. Van Dyck, serving as a naval auxiliary, was sunk by enemy air attack off the coast of Norway on June 10. The loss is acknowledged by London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
H. M. S. van Dyck
Norway
Wheat Rules Easy In Quiet Trading On CBOT
Wheat futures eased on the Chicago board of trade with July at 73.74, down about a cent, while corn fell 4 to 4.4 cents, July 62.14. Oats slipped 1 to 1.4 cents, July 31. Rye eased to 1.5 cents lower, July 42. Soybeans dipped 0.5 to 0.6 cents, July 83. Minneapolis and Kansas City also showed softer tones with limited foreign interest and quiet, mostly commercial trading. Noon sales reached 9,000 shipped and 28,000 bushels awaiting arrival as early track receipts were about 88 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Winnipeg
Cash grain prices and bids from Chicago and Minneapolis
Chicago cash grain quotes show wheat and barley bids with No 1 mixed, No 2, and various hard and dark types, with prices around 6 to 7 cents. Minneapolis receipts report lower cash grain quotes across wheat, corn, oats, and barley, including No 1 heavy dark northern and No 2 yellow corn, plus durum and red durum values and stated muted demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincago
Chicago
Minneapolis
Montana
Minnesota
South Dakota
Markets in Chicago and New York Reports Mixed Produce
Chicago market receipts show eggs 16 719 and live poultry 43 trucks steady to unsettled with varied roosters and prices. potatoes arrivals 103 on track, US shipments 412, Western and California supplies moderate. New York prods show eggs weak with mixed colors, butter firmer, cheese quiet but firm. produce futures quoted by Samson Broker on storage standards and refrigerator standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cihcago
Chicago
Plymouth
Deryrand
California
Missouri
Idaho
Kansas
New York
Taci Crista
Bond Markets Edge Higher Amid Rising Activity
In a steady New York bond market, rails gained over 1x points by noon as corporate issues moved within narrow ranges. French 7 12 8 of 41 led gains after a plunge tied to the Franco German truce, while United States government bonds closed with modest advances and Treasury notes around 51 55.
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NEW York Bond Review
New York
Ilinois Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohio
Commonwealth Edison
International Telephone
United States Fonds
Treasury
Federal Farm
Annenberg Denied Probation by Federal Judge
Federal Judge James H. Wilkerson refused M. L. Annenberg’s petition for probation. Annenberg remains sentenced to three years in prison for income tax law violations. The court also denied a six week extension of his stay of execution, requested by Weymouth Kirkland for necessary operations before prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James H. Wilkerson
M. L. Annenberg
Annenberg
Philadelphia
Weymouth Kirkland
Shanghai Japs Call Disarming US Marines
Three thousand Japanese residents approve a resolution in Shanghai urging Japanese military authorities to demand the disarming of United States Marines unless they apologize for the treatment of Japanese gendarmes on July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
United States
City Briefs Highlights Local Movements and Events
Dr S A Helebrant departs Cedar Rapids for Denver for a week, returning this weekend. Attend annual Kolach Festival at 21st Avenue and 2nd Street SW. Charles J Madison Jr returns from minor operation at University Hospital Iowa City. Marion Cedar Rapids Service Club meets July 18 at Memorial Hall Marion with 45 p m dance for attendees. Donald Harmon son of A R Harmon promoted to cadet sergeant in Co C infantry at Citizens Military Training Camp Fort Des Moines. D A Sommer to speak tonight at Church of Christ on The Conversion of the Worst Man that Ever Lived. meetings nightly except Saturday. Dr E Lawrence Palmer of Cornell will visit Cedar Rapids Wednesday en route to California. he is sister to Linn County Red Cross secretary Wells C Peck. Ivydex advertised as antidote for poison ivy’s aftercare at Jandera’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Harmon
A. R. Harmon
Avenue NW
Citizens Military Training Camp
Fort Des Moines
Co. C. Infantry
D. A. Sommer
Church of Christ
Eighth Avenue
E. Lawrence Palmer
Department of Rural Education
Cornell University College of Agriculture
Ithaca
Cedar Rapids
California
Wells C. Peck
First Avenue E
Linn County Red Cross
James Keevers Undergoes Surgery at Mercy Hospital
James F Keevers of 368 Twentieth Street SE underwent an operation at Mercy hospital on Tuesday. His condition is reported as satisfactory and no insects are allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Keevers
Twentieth Street SE
Mercy Hospital
Free Methodist meeting set at G Avenue church in Cedar Rapids
The fourth Cedar Rapids quarterly meeting of the Free Methodist denomination will be held at the Free Methodist church on G avenue at Eighth street NW starting Thursday evening and continuing, with Sunday services daily at 7 30 p m. District Elder R I Fine will preside, assisted by district pastors.
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Cedar Rapids
Free Methodist
Free Methodist Church
G Avenue
Eighth Street
District court judge joins Linn county insanity commission
Elsenbast, a University of Iowa Law School graduate who has practiced law since 1927, becomes a member of Linn county's insanity commission succeeding Superior Court Judge Harry S. Johnson, who resigned after being appointed to the bench. Formerly of Marengo, Iowa, Johnson left the position to join the bench.
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District Court
Linn County
Insanity Commission
Superior Court
Harry S. Johnson
Elsenbast
University of Iowa Law School
Marengo
Cross-petition for divorce filed by Constance David
Constance David, in a cross-petition to Mageed A. David's divorce suit filed April 3, seeks a divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. She requests $15 weekly support for five children and property decrees. The marriage occurred in Cedar Rapids on February 8, 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mageed A. David
Constance David
Cedar Rapids man given 10 year term in statutory offense
Wendl Halamka, 55, of Cedar Rapids, arrested Monday night and charged with a statutory offense, pled guilty before Judge C. J. aas. He received an indeterminate 10 year sentence at Fort Madison penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendl Halamka
Cedar Rapids
Fort Madison Penitentiary
C. J. Aas
Desertion Divorce Sought by Gertrude Wilson
Gertrude Wilson seeks a divorce from Charles Wilson alleging desertion starting August 1935. The couple wed in Cedar Rapids on February 18 1930 and the plaintiff states she was abandoned in 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Wilson
Charles Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Wilson
Linn county approves renewal for Ann Cox tobacco permit
Linn county supervisors on Tuesday granted a renewal for Ann Cox to sell cigarettes at New Twin Towers on Highway 6 Cedar Rapids. Also, Judge C J Haas returned a default judgment of 458 dollars for D C McCormac as assignee of multiple local entities in an account case. Washington township constable M S Evans report for 1939 approved. fees 6.80. County board leased Fifth Avenue Marion property to Archie Berryhill for six months starting July 15 at ten dollars monthly.
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Linn County
Ann Cox
Twin Towers
Aye
Cedar Rapids
C J. Haas
D. C
M.S. Evans
Washington Township
Fifth Avenue
Marion
Archie Berryhill
Police Probe Snowsuit Down Payment Scam
Police will investigate after Mrs. Howard Stark reported a tall elderly man displaying an American Legion ecard obtained a $2 down payment for a snowsuit in October. He claimed a Minneapolis woolen mill affiliation, called Tuesday, failed to keep a neighbor appointment, and drove a green coupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Howard Stark
Fifth Avenue
Minneapolis
Welfare Board Pays Record Food Stamp Purchase in Iowa
Leonard Douda, Linn county stamp chief, handed Lloyd Jones, Surplus Marketing Administration rep, a $11,800 check for the largest single orange food stamp purchase since the program began in Cedar Rapids. The expansion starts Monday, with relief clients shifting from scrip to food stamps and the county fund doubling from $10,000 to $20,000 to cover purchases. Blue stamps, worth half of orange stamp value, will be issued for surplus commodity purchases under the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welfare Board
Leonard Douda
Linn County Board of Social Welfare
Lloyd Jones
Surplus Marketing Administration
Ping
Cedar Rapids
WPA
Jones
Secretary of Agriculture
Anonymous Good Deed Saves Life After Storm
In Sidney Nebraska an unseen helper avoided severe harm after a storm when a power line repair crew found a broken 2,300 volt wire wrapped around a tree. The anonymous person is credited with escaping death by a narrow margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Neb
Lost pocketbook and other ads in Gazette want section
Classified items list lost items and various services with contact notes. Entries include a missing beaded pocketbook, a lost black Cocker Spaniel, a missing billfold, repairs for canvas goods, moving services, travel help, and various local business offerings. The page reflects typical Want Ads structure and contact details.
Sodding and Grading Services and Local Trades Directory
Local classified notes list Sodding and Black Dirt services by Kutchera Co and Willman’s Sodding and Grading, offering seeding, rolling, retaining walls, fencing, and tree work. Also advertise tinsmith and furnace cleaning services, metal porch railings, lawnmower repair, delivery, and general hauling. Various home maintenance ads include painting, paper hanging, concrete drives, rug cleaning, chimneys, and experienced domestic help. Lost pets, washing, and housework help requested, with employment ads for dairy work, bean cannery labor, and domestic helpers.
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Kutchera & CO
Willman
Tinners Tools Hawkeye Tin Shop
Dial
Novak Heating CO
BM Ave
Drew's
3Rd Ave
L. Russell
Geo
Iiten Hdw
H. KR
Butters
Claire Morrow
Gardner
Theft of tackle box and gear reported by resident
Mrs. Annabelle Coover reported theft from her home attic over several months, including a new fishing tackle box, sports equipment, a reel, a black engineer's cushion, and 24 walnut table extension boards from the garage. Total value placed at $20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabelle Coover
B Avenue
A_ black
City Council Approves Portable Boiler Purchase
The public improvements department was authorized to buy a portable upright steam boiler at a special meeting to fund labor payrolls. The Murray Tron Works of Burlington will supply the unit used to heat asphalt for street repairs and thaw catch basins in winter, per Street Commissioner Dave Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Improvements Department
Murray Tron Works
Burlington
Dave Williams
Court house news on two bank receiverships
Judge C J Haas approved the twenty fourth quarterly reports for Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and American Trust and Savings Bank receiverships. Cedar Rapids receipts for the quarter totaled 8295.95 with disbursements 2590.38 and cash on hand 8245.44, plus a building rental balance of 7746.44. American Trust receipts were 2800.96, disbursements 1486.88 and cash on hand 4677.22, with building rental balance 7277.72. D W Bates serves as receiver and J R Drake as examiner in charge for both banks.
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American Trust and Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and Trust Company
C. J. Haas
Cedar Rapids Savings
Cedar Rapids Savings Bank
American Trust
Haas
D. W. Bates
J. R. Drake
Linn Age Pensioners Receive $35,667 in June
Linn county reported 1,753 old age pensioners received a total of $35,667.60 in June from the state social welfare department. The county average payment was $20.35, with the statewide average at $20.50. Blind aid went to 50 recipients, totaling $1,215.85, averaging $24.32 each, while the statewide average for blind aid was $23.61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Separate maintenance suit seeks $60 monthly, TRO issued
Myrtle Phillips sues Carl Phillips for cruel treatment seeking $60 a month for herself and daughter plus household goods and an automobile. Judge C. J. Haas granted a temporary restraining order against personal interference and a $500 attachment on the defendant's property. Marriage occurred at Sheldahl, Iowa, on Oct. 12, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Phillips
Carl Phillips
C. J. Haas
Sheldahl, Ja
Cedar Rapids Resident Appointed by Officials
QC J Elsenbast of 225 Sixteenth Street SE Cedar Rapids has been appointed by officials to a new post, extending decades of local service since moving to the area in 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elsenbast
Sixteenth Street
Cedar Rapids
Death of Cedar Rapids resident Elizabeth Campbell
Elizabeth Campbell longtime Cedar Rapids resident died at 9 am Wednesday after a lingering illness at her home. Born June 10 1863 in Monroe Wisconsin to John and Mary Campbell she was a practical nurse. Funeral services at Immaculate Conception church arrangements incomplete friends may call at Brady mortuary Thursday burial will be in Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Campbell
Eighth Street
Cedar Rapids
Monroe
Wis
John
Mary Campbell
Gilliland Funeral for Otto T at Turner Chapel
Funeral services for Otto T. Gilliland 2315 Coldstream Avenue NE will be held Friday at 2 pm in Turner chapel with Rev. Thomas J. Hinkin in charge. Burial will follow in Shiloh cemetery. Friends may call at Turner chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto T. Gilliland
Coldstream Avenue
Turner Chapel
Thomas J. Hinkin
Shiloh
Many U S Aviators Accepted By Britain
London AP reports large numbers of Americans seeking to enlist in the Royal Air Force have been gratefully accepted by an authoritative source. The statement, issued Wednesday, highlights growing Allied air cooperation and American enthusiasm for service with Britain’s air forces.
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London
Royal Air Force
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Krade Rails
City Briefs
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Denver
21St Avenue
2Nd Street SW
Charles J. Madison, Jr
Thirteenth Street NW
University Hospital
Iowa City
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Ivydex
Jandera’s Drug Store
Mount Vernon Avenue SE
J. F. Keevers
Free Methodist Conference
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the Gazette
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TIVE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Kuba Funeral Home
Kriz_Tent_& Awning Co
1St St. BE
Kenwood
Mercury
Vincent's Jewelry
Allied van Lines, Inc
Lynch ‘Transfer & Storage Co
Calder's van & Btoragse Co., Inc
EL T. Wolfe
8Th &T. NW
2Nd Ave
Bender
Morehouse
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W. T. Sands
2Nd ST
Yellow Cab Co
Calif
H. L. Meyers
H.K. Schaefer
P. Sporis
May
Mayos
John Hopkins
Probasco
L. A. Lower
Jeweeler
Kullander& Son
4Th Ave
Lovely Lady Oil
Lovely Lady Beauty Shop
1St Ave
Bishop's
Orientah
Stark's
Delux Beauty Shop
Lillian Ludy
Kennedy's
Paris Academy OF Beauty
Demcing
Thornwood
Geo. Cervenka
Stan Norri
Melody Mill
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Udesen
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Coming
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Wellman
KIT Kat Klub
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Ce-Mar
Marion Blvd
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Dick Mills
Omaha
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Stanwood
Old Highway
Jim Reeder
SE Fameer
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Erice Se
Vth St. NW
Je Arette
Hox
Tipton
Ar Cnery
Tam
J. LeRoy Parmer
Help Wanted
Lehoy Parmer
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Linn Age
Britain
Ossining
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