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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1936
Page
1
Chicago AP reports Saturday official receipts cattle 500 hogs 4000 sheep 2500. Hogs top price 10.85 with 230–260 lb and 260–300 lb ranges noted. Cattle and calves mixed bids and formats. sheep supply natives with undertone steady and bids about 9.50 for slaughter lambs.
Cedar Rapids markets showed steady livestock trading with hogs near $11.30 top and cattle light steady at 8.50, fat lambs up to 10.75. Record July drought spurred heavy cattle movements, 100000 head arrivals, grain prices quoted for wheat corn oats rye soybeans and hay with wholesale fruit and produce notes included.
US Department of Agriculture report shows hogs receipts about 10 000 with 3 500 direct mixed demand. Cattle receipts near 2 000 with light steer trade and few loads. killers and range cows active around 3 75 to 4 35. Sheep receipts around 6 000 with fat lambs steady to strong and slaughter sheep slow but steady.
U S Department of Agriculture reports combined hog receipts at 21 interior Iowa yards and packing plants ending 8 a m Friday totaled 18 900 up from 16 400 last week and 11 400 a year ago Prices span light weights 140 160 lbs at 8 90 9 90 and up to heavy 280 350 lbs at 9 20 10 00 with sows steady to higher and loading fairly liberal
U S Department of Agriculture hogs receipts about 5000 show steady to 15 cents higher, top at 10.70, with price ranges across weight classes. Cattle receipts around 1500 with calves, steers, yearlings posted near 7.35 to 8.40, cows around 3.75, bulls 4.75 to 5.25, top vealers 8.50. Sheep receipts about 5000 with steady tone and lambs noted.
Sioux City AP reports cattle receipts around 2,000 with better fed yearlings and heifers active and other slaughter classes steady. OHGs receipts near 5,000 show demand up 10 to 15 cents with top weights around 10.60 and lighter butchers up to 16.35. hogs steady to higher with sows near 9.00 to 9.15 and feeder pigs around 7.00 to 8.25. sheep and lambs light with no fat lamb action and western feeders above 6.50.
U S Department of Agriculture records show St Paul cattle receipts totaling 3 500 with heifers at 6.00 to 4 77, common cows 4 25 to 5 50, bulk low grade cutters 3 25 to 4 00. Prices reflect wide range for cutters and cows.
Regional hog quotes show steady to slightly higher trading on Thursday. Mason City and Ottumwa report varied prices by weight, with good lights and packers listed at multiple ranges from 140 to 550 pounds, reflecting market activity and space for slaughter, while prices differ between 8.40 and 10.65 dollars per hundredweight across classifications.
Hog market in Austin Minnesota shows a mostly steady trend with lighter lights and lights down 25 cents. Prices vary by weight, with 180-220 lb hogs at 10.30 to 10.60 dollars, 250-270 lb at 9.85 to 10.15, and sows in the 275-550 lb range between 7.70 and 8.65 dollars.
Local hogs moved up Friday with a five cent bite across nearly all grades. The top price reached 10 dollars 65 cents as cattle markets stayed steady.
New York sugar futures show a modest rise with 2 to 4 point gains amid otherwise unchanged refined sugar prices in a quiet session.
The report lists approximate cent values for multiple currencies including Great Britain 5012 francs? no, pounds at 5.012? and France 6.5994 with others such as Germany 40.28 or 22.85 registered, Tokio 29.32 and Shanghai 30.1894, Hongkong 31.31, Mexico City 27.85. It notes New York in Montreal 100.03 and Montreal in New York 99.9672 as cross-rate references.
U S Department of Agriculture reports a very moderate demand for finer territory wools in original bags. Bulk fine clips of average to good French combing length sold in original bags at about 24 83 cents scoured. Many large offerings in similar wools held at 85 cents. Average to short French combing lengths were available in fair amounts at 80 81 cents.
Buying interest persisted in the corporate bond list with gains in Allis Chalmers 4s and International Harvester 6s. Rail bonds like Southern Railway 4s and MK-T 5s showed notable moves, while several others such as St. Louis-San Francisco 4.42s Santa Fe 4s and Erie 5s posted fractional improvements. U.S. government bonds rose modestly in early trading.
U S bonds closed with Treasury 4 47 52 at 118.40, Treasury 45 44 54 at 113.11, Treasury 3 40 43 June at 108.90, Treasury 34s 46 49 at 106.50, and Treasury 3s 51 55 at 104.17.
Wheat futures rose to new seasonal highs on the Chicago board of trade as spring wheat deterioration and strong Liverpool markets fueled buying. Corn crossed the dollar line for the first time in six years amid bullish weather, with oats and rye also advancing and lard reaching a fresh high.
AP report from Minneapolis shows wheat receipts at 247 cars with gains across grades led by No. 1 heavy dark northern spring at $1.44 to $1.43. No. 1 dark northern 59 pounds at $1.39 and related varieties range $1.37 to $1.42. No. 1 Montana hard and winter prices hover around $1.22 to $1.25. Corn No. 3 yellow at $1.07 to $1.08. Oats No. 3 white quoted at 42 to 42.5 cents.
Market reports show firm receipts for eggs and live poultry with varied prices by grade and weight. Potatoes advance with U S shipments up 437 cars as California White Rose and Bliss Triumphs command prices around 2 50 to 3 35 per cwt.
AP report from New York lists dairy and produce prices with receipts for butter cheese and eggs, noting firmer markets. Live poultry prices are steady to firm by freight, with broilers fowls roosters and other freight prices unchanged.
Chicago futures wrap shows butter futures down with storage concerns and nondairy standards, while cheese futures edge lower on demand fears. Potato futures rise on Idaho russet supply updates, with October and January price points noted.
Flour prices shown for carload lots in 98 pound sacks with family patents unchanged at 7.60 to 7.80 and standard patents at 6.90 to 7.10. Shipments tally 26,899. Pure bran quoted 26.50 to 27.00 and standard middlings 26.50 to 27.00.
In Detroit, defendant William Piotrowski was found guilty of assault and battery after complainant Alex Miszewski testified that Piotrowski grabbed his necktie and struck him, nearly yanking the tie off, during a confrontation observed by Recorder's Judge Murphy.
U S stocks showed mixed losses in late trading with weakness in farm implements can issues and several steel and utility issues. Major decliners included American Can Continental Can J I Case and Deere about four points, while Westinghouse rose four. Transfers topped 1.5 million shares as bonds held steady and foreign currencies softened against the dollar.
Iowa Governor Clyde L. Herring and Nebraska Governor R. L. Cochran urged addition of parts of Iowa and all of Nebraska to the drought area. They met with Aubrey Williams and agricultural officials to push programs for distressed farmers, including farm to market roads and earth dams. Herring hoped about forty Iowa counties would be covered as conditions grow more serious in southern and western Iowa.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Lumir Skvor at Mercy Hospital on July 31. The family resides at 403 F Avenue NW.
The statement explains color perception by noting that objects appear colored because they reflect a single wavelength and absorb others. Color results from light interaction with material properties and the observer’s visual system.
Bishop M J Gallagher of Detroit, Father Coughlin's superior, met the Pope in Castel Gandolfo. The Holy Father did not mention Father Coughlin and emphasized peace, loyalty of American Catholics, and resolving disputes with ballots, not bullets.
Pope Pius XII commended Bishop Joseph Schrembs of Cleveland and American bishops for advancing moral quality in films. He called their drive for better pictures pioneering and thanked them during a private audience at the Holy See summer residence.
Dun & Bradstreet reports this week showing improved business conditions with wider retail distribution, rising farm product prices, and spread relief payments. Wholesale buying remains near the prior peak as more markets begin fall season formal openings and manufacturers push schedules earlier for quicker deliveries.
Clyde Kimple of Cedar Rapids was brought back from Greenfield at 11:30 p.m. by Deputies Dick Payn and Dick Preston on a warrant sworn by Justice A. S. Reed for larceny. Kimple was detained in Greenfield at the request of Sheriff James H. Smith. The informant, Fred Newland, from near Cedar Rapids, alleges theft of miscellaneous articles.
Judge John T. Moffit in district court awards Ivan R. Garretson administrator of the A B Garretson estate two thousand one hundred sixteen dollars and forty one cents in a secured note case against Robert H. Harger and Leota M. Harger. D W Bates receiver of Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and Trust company is granted three thousand dollars in a secured note action against Ruth Rydberg as administratrix of the John M Harcourt estate.
Notice of appeal to the district court by H. A. Stoner and Lena M. Stoner from a $358 award granted July 1 by a condemnation commission. The appeal concerns a condemnation action by the state highway commission related to Highway 161 widening and beautification south of Cedar Rapids.
The will of Godlieb Pater of Cedar Rapids died July 6 was probated with a codicil in district court Friday. A life estate goes to his wife Caroline Pater, with Frances Frank named as residuary legatee. The will dated April 18, 1932 and codicil dated September 6, 1934. Guy P. Linville was appointed executor.
In a district court replevin case Judge John T. Moffit held Thursday that Interstate Finance Corporation is entitled to possession of the truck involved. The court sustained the plaintiff's motion for default. Defendants named were Joe Barta and C. Berry.
The Linn county board of supervisors Friday morning awarded the contract for 1937 assessment rolls and assessors' books to the Pioneer Lithographing company of Cedar Rapids on a bid of $1,390, the lowest in a field of six.
Michael Cilek 87 a pioneer resident of Johnson County died at Mercy hospital Iowa City at 6 p m Thursday after a short illness A daughter in law Emma Cilek survives Funeral services will be at 9 am Saturday in St Mary's church Newport conducted by Rev Father E W Neuzil Burial in St Mary's cemetery Friends may call at Frank A Brosh Funeral home Solon Friday evening
Funeral services for Otto C. Castek were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Janeba and Brosh chapel with about 450 relatives and friends in attendance. The Rev. Francis Pokorny officiated and burial followed at Bohemian National cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews George Marak Milo Petrak Charles Petrak Milo Castek Oldrich Castek and Lumir Dlask.
Funeral services for Woodward K. Greene who died in New York City on July 27 will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. C. F. Edwards will conduct the services following the arrival of Mrs. Greene and party.
A compilation of deed transfers in 1936 detailing transfers by executors and heirs to spouses and buyers. Notable entries include Mary E. Wade transferring Lot 5 and other parcels to Frank H. and Belle C. Bingham, Alfred Rigel heirs to Alfred and Albin A. Rigel, and Sheriff Linn Co. transferring sections to Max R. Herrmann. Also recorded are joint tenancy deeds and survivorship rights with nominal sums and obligations.
Danville borough council to enforce an old ordinance banning trains from exceeding eight miles an hour. Trainmen face fines from 10 to 20 dollars for violations after reports of trains speeding through the borough at sixty miles an hour prompted action.
The Cedar Rapids Airhawks plan a 7 PM gathering in their club room at City Hall this evening. Members discuss upcoming events and club matters in a brief meeting.
Four people arrested early Friday at the Milner hotel pleaded guilty in police court. Floyd Shepard and Harry Blaylock were fined 25 dollars plus costs and jailed for nonpayment. Virginia Taylor and Jerry McMullin of Waterloo got 30 days in jail with sentences suspended if they left the city. Mrs. W. G. Gearhart and Mrs. Lottie Westfall were fined 100 dollars plus costs each for soliciting for immoral purposes, with 75 dollars of the fines suspended and jail for nonpayment.
A community night recital at Bever Park featured the playground music class and ukulele group. Participants included Betty Rozek Rozann Ohlman Geraldine Weiss Barbara Rapaport Betty Becker Elizabeth Stroppel Richard Rozek and David Rapaport.
The Foresters of America and Circle No. 1367 Companions of the Forest plan a Sunday picnic at Daniels park pavilion. Members should bring a covered dish and picnic requirements. Dinner is at noon sharp followed by prize games in the afternoon.
L G Goodlander Harold Birney and Morris Greenberg were fined 1 dollar plus costs for overtime parking in police court. Early Floyd and George Dutton were fined 2 dollars plus costs each for parking too near a fire hydrant. Wilbur Jackson paid 1 dollar and costs for improper parking.
The Oneota Golf and Country Club announces qualifying rounds for the men's championship from Aug. 2 to 17. The first round is Aug. 23 with 18 holes in match play, the second on Aug. 30 with 36 holes, and the final on Sept. 6 with 18 holes.
Former Wilton Junction educator and noted local athlete Lefty Schnack will join Muscatine high school as assistant coach. A local graduate and four year Central College athlete under Len Winter, he departs after three successful seasons here.
Quasqueton girls beat Walker 13-12 on the home diamond with Daubenburger earning the win and Sherretts taking the loss. In the boys game, Quasqueton defeated Walker 3-2.
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled Cedar Rapids Hotel Company taxes paid for 1931 and 1932 on the Montrose hotel were collected legally. The board later lowered valuation, but the company failed to protest the original assessment, so the tax collection stands despite the mandamus.
Col E H R Green, noted millionaire with holdings valued around 80 million, died at Lake Placid New York last month. Walter H Marshall longtime secretary to Hetty Green’s son said Green never discussed a will with him and he knew of no will.
Vera Cruz Mexico AP reports a dispute over the finding of the missing English ship Nunoca missing since July 4. One account says Nunoca is in tow of US Coast Guard cutter C. G. MacLane in the Gulf of Mexico while Coast Guard quarters in Jacksonville call the report erroneous.
Charles Diggins and his wife Frank J. Diggins along with Anna Chadima and her husband convey lots 1 and block 1 Bowlings 1 addition West Cedar Rapids in a deed involving a mortgage recording of $1,700 and valuable consideration dated June 6, 1936.
Classified page shows ad rates by size with options for one day or multiple sew days. Prices scale from 90 cents for small spots to 2.70 dollars for larger spaces across several insertions.
The Gazette will pay 25.00 dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone using or answering want ads for immoral purposes to obtain money under false pretenses.
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