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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1932
Page
8
East St. Louis livestock report shows hogs steady with prices around 3.90 for 40-160 lb, 2.88 for 160-200, and 3.15 for 100-130. calves and cows mixed with steers around 7.00, stockers 3.50 to 4.90, and fat lambs easing to 8.00 tops. Sheep market mostly 4.40 to 4.65 for yearlings. lambs 15-25 cents lower with late bulk fat lambs around 8.00 and top near 8.00.
Chicago limited offers kept hogs around steady for the week while firming to 15c gains. Chicago top hogs touched 3.60. Cattle dull but steady with steers near last week, top at 7.65, Cleveland up to 25c, Pittsburgh weak. Sheep and lambs softer after early gains, Cleveland up 25-50c on lambs.
Chicago livestock market notes cattle receipts 400 with steady to higher prices for good weight steers and yearlings. hogs receipts 5,000 with top at 3.50 and most hogs selling 3.45 to 3.60. lambs and ewes steady with light weights down to 3.00 and fat ewes 1.25 to 2.00. Direct and district offerings described as active and varied by weight class.
USDA cattle and hog receipts in Omaha show mixed movements with fed steers and yearlings near steady to slightly higher, varying by weight. Prices for cows, bulls, and stockers shift within narrow ranges, while total weekly receipts approximate 4 000 to 4 500 head with market activity mixed across grades and classes.
U S Department of Agriculture cattle receipts and mix of classes show firmer top weights and weaker sows. Prices for yearlings and steers edge up to about 7.00 and 6.75 respectively while cows range near 3.00 to 4.00. Bulls down around 2.75. feeders mixed with calves around 3.50 to 6.00. Market fairly active with weighte rtrends varied.
In Sioux City livestock market reports cattle receipts for a period show mixed demand with prices steady to slightly higher. Strong stocker entries and notable buyers from nearby areas influenced demand while totals indicate moderate turnover and varied bidding across lots.
AP report from Kansas City notes receipts mostly steady with cattle and calves seeing modest changes. Prime beef at $7.65 per pound top. grass steers strong. cows steady to weak. Sheep report sparse with lambs up 25-40 cents and yearlings weak. Native lambs around $6.00 to $6.25, top near $6.35. prices per head cited for various classes.
Combined auction yard figures for interior Iowa show 22 200 head sold in the 24 hours to 8 am, up from 21 800 last week and 21 200 a year ago, with most lots in the 180 to 230 lb range fetching 2.90 to 3.20 per hundredweight. Heavier 240 to 280 lb stock sold around 2.75 to 3.00, while 350 to 290 lb cattle traded at 2.70 to 3.10.
Receipts show cattle and sheep activity with light market gains. Steers above 1200 lbs up 25-50 cents, vealers steady, cows firm while bulls edge higher. sheep receipts 500 with fat lambs steady to strong and ewes down to 2.00, few old wethers around 2.00.
Market reports from Iowa show live hog prices by weight bands. Prices range from 1.80 to 2.95 dollars per pound with various sizes including 140 to 180 pounds at 1.80 and 310 to 350 pounds at 2.40, plus ranges for 230 to 320 pounds and 400 pounds and different packers values.
Miscellaneous Cedar Rapids notice lists Lutx Commission buyer at 206 First Street NE with phone 6926. Entries include hens priced 8c to 12c, brown hen referrals, sale of hay baled at 160 dollars and 11 dollars for baled hay, straw 6 dollars, and other farm items.
Market notes show corn prices from Mesquakie Mills with No. 2 yellow quoted at 21 cents and No. 3 yellow at 20 cents, reflecting a lighter demand segment in a quiet trading day.
Readable snippets show a local market listing with items and prices: Hens four pounds, veal, eggs cash and trade values, and miscellaneous goods. The fragment highlights a small grocer’s ad style inventory from a neighborhood shop.
Alphabetized price sheet lists Gramese and California Valencia oranges at 3.50, California grapefruit 0.50, Minnesota potatoes 1.66, sweet potatoes 1.86, California celery 3.25, Texas onions 0.3, New Jersey apples per basket, green beans 0.32, fresh peas 2, cucumbers 1.00 to 1.25, with assorted produce offerings and unit prices.
Brief ad for Earth Produce Company located at 965 Second Avenue West Fens offering Leghorn eggs and cone eggs with prices per dozen and per unit. product list includes up-9c for some items and No. 2 eggs priced ie. for others.
Chicago traders saw wheat finish around last quotes after an early surge faded. Liverpool gains and stock firmness boosted prices briefly, but July offerings were heavy and scattered selling kept declines limited. Corn and oats tracked wheat with mixed gains while rye showed slight losses to small gains. Receipts included 14 wheat, 18 corn, and 27 oats cars.
Milling and feed grain receipts list 47 cars for wheat with varying grades and protein percentages. No. 1 dark northern and durum values noted. No. 2 yellow corn futures shown with bids in cents and percentages. Oats pricing for No. 3 white also included alongside seasonally referenced months.
In New York the Liberty bonds closed with Liberty 3% at 100.19 Liberty 4%s at 101.10 and 44-54 at 101.10. Treasury offerings stood at 35,840 to 43 terms.
The bond market held a steady tone with government issues and several corporate loans recording recoveries. Treasuries advanced, Liberties rose modestly, and railway loans such as Baltimore and Ohio, Canadian Pacific, Illinois Central, Missouri–Kansas–Texas, and Union Pacific show partial gains. International bonds and certain industrials posted higher prices while French and German government bonds moved softly then recovered.
Market summary shows russets stronger while other staples dull with moderate supplies. Old and new stock mix, trading slow with prices per cwt and several items higher or steady. Poultry prices list broilers at 14 to 21 cents, turkeys at limited quantities, no large shifts noted.
Shannon Poultry Farm at 2930 Mt. Vernon Ave offers hens under 5 lbs at 106, hens over 16 17 cents, and broilers at 2 lbs with various rates. Roorterage 1 8e. Dial 29787 for pricing.
Classified snippet from Pol refiners firm at 96 Sixteenth Ave SW lists phone 2 3457 and product inch white teeth. The legible line hints at sale or advertisement for tobacco or teeth related goods.
Brief OCR reads a note on OhIman and Sons dealing in hides with two calves cured and a lien amount of 181.25 entered, plus an 8 vessel rear.
Market report shows dull potato prices around 5.50 per unit with various bids for southern and middlewest baskets. Poultry steady with turkeys 11 to 20 cents, chickens and fowls 8 to 19 cents, and milk creamery extras at 17 to 18 cents. overall market activity remains cautious.
AP reports a chaotic foreign exchange bulletin with mixed figures. Rates show Britain near 3.68 marks per pound and France and Italy at around 6.12 percent? plus other uneven quotes.
Hogs remain unchanged on the local market as all grades hold steady. The top price stays at 2.85 per hundredweight with no shifts in Saturday trading.
Fragmentary market listing shows Choice beef and lamb categories with weights and price ranges. Mentions 84.00028.00 re 130-190 and 100-130 pounds, plus 2.60 and 3.56 prices. Contains 75-85 for lambs bef. and notes heavier weights.
Stocks softened after initial gains as traders cut back bullish bets ahead of the weekend. Auburn rose briefly, but overall turnover hovered around 800000 shares while steel operation expectations weighed on sentiment. Allied Chemical and American Telephone edged higher then barely closed up or down. Foreign exchange recovered modestly with the Swiss franc remaining above the gold point. the French franc and sterling showed small gains.
A detailed Saturday snapshot of market quotations from Adams Express to Bendix, listing price changes and percentages for numerous companies and commodities. The page shows a wide array of names such as Ingersoll Rand, Alaska Juneau, Kayser Julius, Am Can, Kroger, Loews, Colgate Palmolive, Shell Union, Studebaker, and Bendix with varied movements, reflecting a bustling trading floor.
Trading desks report small gains in grain futures as soybeans hold near recent highs. Analysts note steady demand for flour production and mixed signals from overseas buyers, with futures for July delivery edging higher on improved milling demand.
Chicago and Toledo grain and feed markets show egg futures and refrigerator standards discussed. Clover prices hover around nine dollars per unit with hay receipts reported and hay market prices steady amid limited car shipments.
A dialogue fragment from Die Musketiere in Vienna recalls a robber demanding money or violence in a mountainous setting, followed by a question about the crime's execution.
The Linn county board of supervisors will canvass poll books from the primaries on Tuesday and certify state ticket returns to the state auditor. Milo G. Cowan, 31, of Sioux Rapids, sentenced to three months in jail for embezzlement by Judge H C Ring, will be turned over to officials from another Iowa community where he is wanted on check charges.
Martha E Nerhaugen files a district court divorce action against Towney A cateekenten charging cruel and inhuman treatment. They wed in 1928 at Lanark N F. M Kent of People’s Furniture Co. shows a $39.06 judgment against Roy and Billie Nichols by Judge H C Ring. Lease action by John Burianek Jr Frank C Welch and Paul H Huston trustees of Cedar State Bank assets against F B Hallberg dismissed by plaintiffs before Judge Ring.
Col. Schwarzkopf leads New Jersey state police inquiry into the Lindbergh kidnapping. Investigators review a Brinkert ladder rumor, checking his ties and possible links to the crime. Violet Sharpe’s bank deposits total 1600 dollars as officers vet her England-bound support.
The Y M C A will host a Monday evening picnic at 5 o clock. Members gather at the YMCA for a ball game and picnic supper as part of the city brief activities.
John B. Turner of Cedar Rapids was re-elected treasurer of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association as the group closed its annual convention Friday.
In a brief exchange, Queen remarks on happiness in flight while Jack boasts he is an ace. The pair’s light banter centers on air travel and confidence.
Old Fred the oldest race horse in the world died at 43. The piece ponders a hypothetical of Burgoo King living long and recalls four other aged figures Quinn Red Faber Clarence Ell and Burleigh Grimes totaling 172 years.
Davenport Mike will post a 30000 bond to win release from jail after pleading not guilty to ten liquor charges. He waived examining trial and faces federal court on November 1. A mandamus hearing on his motion to require a new beverage license will be held before Judge W W Scott.
Max Braverman funeral services arranged in Turner chapel Sunday at 10 30 a m conducted by Rabbis Adam Neuberger and Max Schenck. Burial planned in the Jewish cemetery with pallbearers Phillip Leibsohn Joseph Kushner Joseph Okinow and Raymond Klass named.
Mrs. Mary M. Addy age 73 born near Newman's store in 1859 and lifelong Cedar Rapids resident died at 526 First Street SW after a lingering illness. Survived by husband William C. Addy a daughter Mrs Hershey five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at Beatty chapel with Linwood burial. viewing allowed.
William Hunt of Waterloo died at 1 35 p m Friday after a brief illness at his daughter Mrs M K Myers 2915 Bever avenue SE He is survived by nine children including Mrs Myers Mrs Nettie Cleveland Mrs Sarah Coykendall Mrs Dolly Phipps Everett Hunt Grover Hunt Alber Hunt Alva Hunt and Leslie Hunt The body was sent from Beatty funeral home to Redmond Til for services and burial on Monday
Mrs Frances Koutsky widow of John Koutsky died at 5 a m Saturday at 179 Fifteenth avenue S W after a lingering illness. Born October 22 1849 in Bohemia she had lived in Cedar Rapids since 1872 after leaving Chicago. Survived by two sons Edward and Adolph Cedar Rapids four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral 2 p m Monday at Janeba and Brosh chapel Rev F D Chada to officiate with burial in Bohemian National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 7 to 9 p m.
Frank Johnson aged 63 died at his home on 722 F avenue NW at noon Saturday after a three weeks illness. He worked for the Cedar Rapids and Marion city railway. His wife died three years ago. Surviving are three sons Ed Davenport Harold Chicago and Arthur New Orleans.
Jackie Dean Carter two months old, son of Mr and Mrs Oren A Carter, died at 884 Twelfth Street NE at 6 am Saturday. Funeral services were held at 4 pm in Beatty chapel by Rev F H Ward. Burial followed at City cemetery.
Births announce a 7-pound daughter Gloria Mae born June 9 to Mr and Mrs Gerald E Cartwright of 606 Second Avenue SW. A daughter was also born to Mr and Mrs Wesley G Parsons of 527 East Park Avenues Waterloo, at 2625 Bever Avenue SE. Mrs Parsons formerly Anna M Weley. Another birth, a son, June 10 to Mr and Mrs Henry Vanda of Viola at Mercy Hospital.
Henry L. Stevens Jr the Legion commander will invite the Prince of Wales to attend the American Legion convention in Portland Oregon. Stevens is en route to New York for a sail to England.
Country Club Hist Realty Co transfers lot 25 block 6 to Prank Grothe and Clara E Grothe with building restrictions and two easements for telephone electric and sewer services. date May 31 1932. Emil W Smykil referee deeds undivided interests to Mary Jansa and Charles Jansa in SW SE sec 31 82 7. price 3000. Wilcox wife to Ida A widow ward undivided share of lot 3 block 13 original Cedar Rapids with mortgage details. value in exchange.
The Methodist church in Marion hosts a Sunday baptism and Children’s Day program. Readings, poems, songs, and musical interludes are led by Helen Biddick Cleo Van Fossen Bobby Vernon and others with Dr. John M. Walters giving a talk on the Sunday school’s place in Marion.
The annual cradle roll party for Marion Post 298 American Legion auxiliary was held Thursday at the Legion hall. Mrs. Neal Miller of Robins, cradle roll chair, led games with help from Mrs. Hugh Hutton and Mrs. Arthur Newman. Ice cream, strawberries, wafers, balloons, and favors were served to 38 children led by Don Joseph Balster, with Miss Freda Young and Mrs. Miller directing activities and readings by Miss Young.
Marion Baptist and Calvary Baptist teams met for a church league baseball game at Ellis Park Saturday with local players from both congregations participating.
Dr H O Young buys the Pearson holdings at 925 Tenth Street and plans to move there in the near future.
Albert Arp has purchased the Frank Williams property at the corner of Eleventh street and Tenth avenue. He is remodeling and redecorating the residence.
Mrs. Harry C. Van Wormer presented a program on Helen Keller at the Diana Fret club meeting held Thursday at Mrs. Lawrence 8 Dove’s home 1634 Eleventh street. Eight members enjoyed refreshments after the program.
Mrs Irvin Scott hosted the Mothers club at her mother Mrs Harley Erwin’s home on Thursday. Mrs Omar McNeeley led the program on A Health Program For Your Child. Ten members attended and refreshments were served. No meeting in two weeks due to the child health and parent education conference at Iowa City. The club plans to meet July 7 at Mrs James Fairley’s home.
Thomas Cherry was brought home from St Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids where he recently underwent a mastoid operation.
The Marion Merchants host Prairieburg at Legion Park Sunday at 2 p.m. in a game expected to draw a large crowd as the undefeated team aims to extend its perfect record.
The 1932 Anuario Militar de Espana omits Kaiser Wilhelm II as honorary captain general. Spain's republic has no captain-general or lieutenant generals, and the five active officers holding rank will retire with the position extinguished.
Denver 13 year old Lucille Jerome triggered a fire alarm at Barnum School hoping to get the building evacuated. Fire units responded but the girl chose to return to school when confronted by Officer Fred Neffner.
Mary Reiter returned from Iowa City to join relatives. The Rev. F. O. Reisinger of Des Moines was in Marion on business Friday. Mrs. Clara Mitchell of 1680 Eighth Avenue hosted the Friday card club. bridge was played and refreshments served.
The annual Odd Fellow and Rebekah memorials will be held Sunday in the I O O F hall at 2 pm. The Rev James Alcock will deliver the address. If rain occurs the service moves to the hall in place of the cemetery.
Mrs. Anna Flickinger hosted the Loyal Workers division of the Ladies Union of the Christian church at a picnic luncheon. Twenty six persons attended the affair.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Snyder and their daughter of Tampa Florida arrived here at the start of the week for a visit with relatives in Marion.
Word was received of the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Bert Hanscom of Minneapolis. Mr Hanscom is a son of Rev Albert Hanscom formerly pastor of the Methodist church.
Miss Joyce Anangst of Holland Michigan visits her sister Mrs Frank Straley and Marion friends during a short stay.
The Third division of the Ladies Aid society of the Pre church met at the home of Mrs. Kieckhaefer at 1349 Lincoln. One guest, Mrs. Jam Fitzgerald, attended. The afternoon was spent sewing for the bazaar.
Wayne Kieckhaefer son of Mr and Mrs O O Kieckhaefer is reported to be making satisfactory recovery after suffering severe burns on his elbow when hot coffee spilled on his arm last Sunday.
Mrs. Emil Petrusch and her daughters attended the Drake University commencement in Des Moines where Amelia Petrusch is listed among the graduates.
Mr and Mrs J J Earley of Chicago were guests this week in the S P Leverich home. Mr Earley has gone to Chicago, but Mrs Earley remains here.
Miss La Verna Mae Titus a student at Cornell College Mount Vernon has returned to Marion and will spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Titus
Mrs A D Barros of La Crosse Wisconsin is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs S P Leverich returning from a trip.
Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Rockey and daughter Harralee completed a motor journey visiting their daughter Mrs. William Dipple in Sioux City Iowa. Mr. Rockey continued on to Sioux Falls South Dakota for business after the family stop.
Mrs W J Neill entertained Friday with guests including Mrs Ray Starry and her daughter Loretta of Anamosa Mrs Leone Jacobi of Chicago and Miss Bernice Chamberlain of Cedar Rapids.
John Lockett of 1248 North Tenth street has been confined to his home by illness since Thursday but is now improving.
Mrs. Philip Shoup departs Friday for Philadelphia to spend two weeks visiting her daughter Mrs. Phyllis Johnson and her family.
Capella Blue Birds will meet Monroe at 3 30 p m in the Methodist church gym. Local fans await a competitive afternoon as both teams seek a key victory in the season’s push.
Linnge yee 900 Order of DeMolay with J Maendey at 7 30 p m in the Masonic temple. All losers in the membership contest urged to be present. Getting the Most Out of Our Leisure Time is the Christian Endeavor topic Sunday at 6 30 p m in the Presbyterian church led by Miss Margaret Reinheimer.
Baptist Rev Bridwell leads Children's Day at 10 30 with evening sermon What Are We To Expect in the Future Fellowships at 8 Wednesday. St Joseph Catholic mass at 8 and 10 Miss Kemp leads Christian Sunday school at 9 45 Communion at 10 45 Christian Endeavor 6 30. Free Methodist Rev Shockey preaches 11 and 7 30 Sunday school 9 45. Methodist Rev Walters Children’s Day 10 30 Epworth League 6 30 Evening 7 30 Foot Prints of St Paul illustrated lecture.
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