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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1940
Page
2
Chicago AP reports unofficial Monday receipts totaling about 20 000 horses 15 000 cattle and 10 000 sheep with overall value for the week showing declines as supply remained limited. Lambs led declines while hogs showed little net change in quiet trade.
Receipts rise as hogs and cattle show mixed moves across Chicago Omaha Sioux City and Saint Paul markets. Hog prices hover around steady with light weights mixed, cattle trend varies by weight, and sheep receipts rise with spring lambs lower. Largest activity in long yearlings and feeder cattle across multiple markets.
Combined hog receipts at 16 concentration yards and 10 packing plants in interior towns and southern Minnesota for the 24 hour period ending 8 am Saturday totaled 24 400, down from 29 200 a week earlier and 19 090 a year ago. Undertone steady but weights 5 and 36 cents lower. market activity softer than recent weeks.
Fragmented data show bid prices for porkers and sows by weight ranges from 160 pounds to 500 pounds. Values include 160-180 Ibs at 5.60, 180-200 Ibs at 6.00, 200-229 Ibs around 6.10, 240-270 Ibs near 5.90, and heavier ranges up to 500+ pounds with varying quotes, reflecting a busy auction or market tally from Monday morning.
Market listing from Cedar Rapids shows grain items including Wheat No 2 and Rye No 2, Barley No 2, and soybeans No 2 yellow with price cues. Poultry prices feature hens over 5 pounds and other cuts, with wholesale fruits and vegetables such as oranges grapefruits celery lettuce onions cabbage tomatoes carrots and potatoes listed alongside cured hides and horse prices.
In New York trading, German state and Nazi-controlled nations led gains while Britain-Nazi showdown awaited. Domestic corporate issues showed modest price moves with some losses near session close. Foreign listings rose with Denmark 4s and Brazil 6s up. Baltimore and Ohio and Southern Railway securities weighed on the down side.
Markets show steady to moderate demand for potatoes with strong U S shipments recorded. California lone white Idaho Bliss and Washington lone white lead the listings with US No 1 prices around 2.65 to 2.70 per cwt. Oregon and Missouri show quality variations and price shifts across cobbler and bliss varieties.
Furnished by Lamson Bros. and Co. Butter storage standards dated November 27. Eggs refrigerator standards dated October 8 and November 10. Minnie Worrell and Anton Slach Jr as executors of the estate of Anton Slach Sr. deceased transfer a lot of Irrigated Survey, Section 10-82-5, to Minnie Worrell, executor, with a $1,300 value noted on 5-7-40.
In New York on Saturday the market showed feeble buying and little price movement as turnover barely reached 130 000 shares. Leading issues slid modestly amid slack dealings with traders seeking safety. Notable declines included Bethlehem Chrysler United Aircraft Montgomery Ward Eastman Kodak Union Carbide American Telephone and International Nickel.
Readers review columns listing prices from Adams Express to U S Steel with figures like 3 4 nine for Hydro, 146% for Amn Zinc, and 14-64 for various utilities. The page also shows city stock data, rail company notes, and Mississippi River stage readings for Davenport, La Crosse, and Dubuque with minor changes in levels.
Chicago wheat futures eased after a fairly steady start with small hedge selling and light demand. July corn held fairly steady as deferred positions eased on rain in Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska. Winnipeg and Minneapolis prices moved dull with smaller losses overall.
Cheese quotations for July 22 to 27 list Daisytes 14 2c, bricks 1243c, horns 4 2c, cheddars 13 2c. Farmer's call board shows Daisytes 14c, commodores 1c, horns 14 12c. Boston wool market remains dull with few purchases and steady to easier spot prices. greasy and crease quotations vary by grade, with limited sales observed.
Mary Swab 85 died Thursday night at granddaughter Mrs. John Eller 152 Seventeenth Street SW. Funeral set for 3:30 pm Sunday with Rev. Benjamin Paroulek in charge. Friends may visit 7 to 9 pm Saturday at the chapel. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
The federal government will set up a monitor station at Millis to replace Hingham premises. President Roosevelt signed a $30,000 bill authorizing the project to detect spy stations and block foreign relays. The facility will use WBZ quarters now in Hull and will also catch unlicensed operators to prevent interference.
Columbus Ohio report notes influenza epidemics in Guatemala during the 16th century per F Webster McBryde of Ohio State University. McBryde cites three outbreaks in 1523 1559 1652 and 610 in the century, challenging ideas of the disease being new.
Burlington Vermont farmers report rising strawberry yields with pricing noted. Jericho grower Conran Chamberlain presented a basket of 25 strawberries, while C W Young of St Albans Bay said his patch produced 22 per quart.
Souvenir hunters ripped out the page bearing Queen Mary’s signature and that of the Duchess of Beaufort from the visitors’ book at St Mary’s church in Redcliffe Bristol during last year’s royal visit. The page was torn from the visitors’ book and the signatures were missing.
Mrs Joe Walker hosted a party for her son Sandoe and David Harry Williams on Thursday. Guests included numerous Marion Cedar Rapids and Springville residents, with lighted cakes on the refreshment table and attendances noted. Several attendees traveled from nearby towns and groups, including club and camp fire members.
Members of the Martin's Creek Community club hosted a Friday shower at Mrs. Willard Haak's home for Miss Marjorie Albaugh, who will marry Claire Booth of Cedar Rapids on July 29. The event featured directed games and refreshments for about 50 attendees.
In Niagara Falls New York attorney Leonard J Brizdle rushed into police court to defend three defendants and emptied his smoking pipe into his pocket. The pipe ignited his coat and he was enveloped in smoke before court attendants helped extinguish the flames.
New Britain officials lock birth marriage and death records to prevent aliens from stealing them after cases of fraudulent credentials by foreign workers in the region. City action aims to protect sensitive records and ensure that hiring remains restricted to American citizens.
In Boston a thief climbed a high fence and forced open a barred window to steal 50 empty milk bottles from a locked room. None of the bottles were redeemable, police report.
A list of area churches with service times and sermon topics. Marion Baptists led by Rev L W Inman at 10 45 am sermon The Tribute Money. Catholic mass at 7 30 and 9 30 am. Christian and Congregational services with sermon titles and guest pulpit plans. Seventh Day Church of God and Prairie Chapel note Sabbath and worship times.
Incorporation articles filed for the Class B Retail Beverage Dealers association of Cedar Rapids a non profit group to cooperate with officials on enforcement of beverage laws and license matters. Officers listed include John Flender president A O Zahradnik vice president and Charles A Hruska secretary treasurer.
Dorothy May Shaw sues Raymond J. Shaw for divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. Judge C. J. Haas granted a temporary injunction against personal interference and a $500 attachment against the defendant’s property. Dorothy seeks custody of a daughter and title to household goods and an automobile. marriage occurred in Cedar Rapids on Sept. 14 1925.
Ida Quigley of Cedar Rapids died April 6 and her will dated July 7 1922 was probated Saturday naming daughter Iva May Quigley as beneficiary and executrix. James R. Bowersox and E W Smykil named executors in the will of Mrs C C Bowersox widow of W H Bowersox admitted to probate. she died May 1 and testatrix children are legatees.
The Linn court affirms Judge C. J Haas ruling for plaintiff T. E. Charter of Cedar Rapids to restrain execution against real estate at 1784 First Avenue E under a judgment returned for T L. Thomas administrator of the Raymond Lloyd Thomas estate. The court finds the property is home stead.
Judge C. J. Haas Saturday authorized sale of real estate in Bradley and Adams addition to Cedar Rapids by Dr. Bates, receiver of the Iowa State Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids, in William James McDonald for 8660. The receiver's application listed a $600 offer by James Nassif. The Iowa States Unemployment commission has asserted a $797.68 claim for employer's assessments in the Melrose dairy receivership.
San Francisco report says Robert Murphy a 48 year old wounded World War I veteran received a 60 day jail sentence and thanked the judge doubly. He was injured in the Argonne forest on November 9 1918 and had 20 metal fragments removed from his right leg. A remaining metal shard was located by jail physicians removed allowing him to use his artificial leg.
The Grant School conversion to an administration building awarded carpet and tiling work to Smulekoff's and Building Specialty Co. bids dated June 3 set unit prices, with contracts contingent on adherence to original specs. Edward F Wehlege to rejoin as testing engineer. Frank Riha awarded rubbish haul contract for $3,000 yearly.
Special to The Gazette details the installation of Mrs Enys Fulwider as president of the Garey-Whalen American Legion auxiliary with Mrs Ray Potter as installing officer. Other officers named include Mrs Ralph Marquis and Mrs J E Chamberlain as vice presidents, Mrs W C Muirhead as secretary, Mrs George Geller as treasurer, and Miss Genevieve Caz esford as sergeant at arms. The executive committee lists Mesdames Herbert Richards, T J Hohnbaum and Walter Chamberlain.
Basel AP notes that in 600 years of French history 371 were war years. A Swiss newspaper table lists 14th century 43 war years with Courtrai Crecy Poitiers. 15th century 71. 16th century 85 with 33 civil wars and 27 major battles. 17th century 69 with 17 civil wars and 39 battles. 18th century 58 with 7 civil wars and 93 battles. 19th century 45 with 12 civil wars and 52 battles. By the 20th century France has endured World War I, the Moroccan campaign, and World War II.
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