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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1940
Page
6
Chicago and Des Moines reports show hog futures steady as receipts for the period total around 22,000 to 23,600 head with varied weights. Heifer and steer values mix, while cattle receipts near 2,900 trade shows modest shifts. prices for hogs range near 4.90 per cwt with steady to weak demand in several regions.
Sharp pressure on bids for cattle and calves with steady demand for medium to good quality. Hogs receipts show price drop with tops around 6.50 per cwt for 170-2720 lb hogs. Sheep and lambs remain steady with limited demand and sparse offerings, slaughter lambs and ewes trading around figures shown.
Local market reports no change in hog prices with top calves at eight pounds and other cattle priced by Welcht and quality. Sheep show spring lambs weighing seventy to sixty pounds with bucks a dollar lower and other lots priced by quality.
Prices for grains and beans include Wheat No 1 43c No 2 white 33c No 3 934%45e Corn shelled No 2 yellow 54 No 3 yellow Ade Sorbeans No 2 yellow Nav And Straw Rated tame hay 7 3 Bale straw 6.00 Cedar Rapids delivered Hens roosters and chicks prices, wholesale and retail prices for fruits vegetables and groceries listed. Also hides market No 1 cured hides 6c No 2 cured hides 4c Old Russets 87 0 Surasherries 3 3 crate Fruits include lemons oranges Grapes celery lettuce onions cabbage tomatoes carrots cauliflower potatoes and more.
The report notes farm commodities and prices from Wisconsin markets. It covers butter cheeses wool and hams with movement of goods, outlining prices and demand across various goods and regions. The piece mentions transportation through the Bastas and details market activity in Texas and United States regions.
Chicago markets show steady hens and small lot hens under 3 pounds with balanced trade while live poultry remains steady and pricey. New York egg receipts trend easy with Grade A to Fancy levels, butter prices hold, cheese steady, and future dairy futures furnished by Tamson Rens and Co.
New York traders sent stocks higher on Tuesday as anxiety over Italy's war actions eased. Broad participation pushed averages up one to three points, though gains narrowed late in the session.
Market listings show Adams Express to Zinc and many industrials including Armour, General Electric, Union Carbide, and Sears. The page catalogs prices, tickers, and notable movers across multiple sectors with a dense roster of firms and values.
Funeral services for Like Fritz 84 retired farmer will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday June 13 at Sorensen funeral home. The Rev E H Shuey pastor of the Methodist church will officiate. Fritz fell at his home last fall breaking his hip and died. He was born in Czechnlovaka and lived in the United States 45 years. He is survived by his wife and a sister Mrs Mary Zabortsky of this place.
Liberal buying pushed wheat up on the Chicago board with July at 83 834 cents. Wheat closed 246 to 344 cents higher as markets rose. corn up to 12 to 14 cents, oats firm to 12 cents higher, rye gains 13 to 2 cents, soybeans steady at pegged limits. Winnipeg cash strength and stock market firmness supported early demand before a minor pullback.
New York bond markets showed weakness in foreign issues with drops around 1 to 45 points while domestic issues held in a narrow 1 point range. US governments posted modest gains by midday and traders awaited reception of a new treasury note issue opened Tuesday. Overseas pressure focused on Italian and South American bonds.
James Welch of Chicago admitted breaking into the Star Laundry office and James and Sons Poultry, with an additional attempt at Schamberger Bakery. Night watchman Leon Hansen caught him at the Quaker Oats plant. Welch received a 10 year indeterminate sentence at Fort Madison. Police found about $550 in small change on Welch, believed to be stolen.
The Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery association and Anderson Monument company of 1029 Third Avenue SE are parties in a suit over permission to place a granite marker at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. The cemetery says only bronze markers are allowed under contracts, while plaintiffs seek to enjoin granite monuments and related actions. A separate hearing opened before Judge H C Ring on a $179.63 mechanic lien for the Thornwood dance hall building with Thornwood Amusement company and others as defendants.
The will of Helen Dolezal Rudisiil who died May 23 was probated Tuesday. Legatees include sister Kate Dolezal and nephew Edward O. Dolezal among others.
The Will dated May 6 1940 names Emil Klimes as defendant in a divorce action filed by Vera Klimes. The pair wed July 14 1938 in Cedar Rapids. Justice T Mitchell of Mount Vernon filed 1939 report approved by Linn County supervisors. County treasurer attached a $121 fines receipt. Emil Bidderman Iwana Popcorn Co seeks dismissal of a $584.01 account case.
Allen A. Peddycoart, 93, Cedar Rapids resident for decades, died at home Wed. He helped supply brick for major local buildings and is survived by six children, a brother, 16 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at Beatty chapel with burial in Oak Hill. Anton Mrstik, 74, of all street SW, died Monday at University Hospital Iowa City. Born in Bohemia in 1865, he lived in Cedar Rapids over 50 years and is survived by wife Christina, four daughters, a son, two brothers, four sisters, seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at Janeba funeral home with burial in Bohemian National cemetery.
Mrs Margaret Reynolds died at 4:55 a.m. Tuesday at 1122 Eighth Street NW after a long illness. Born April 4, 1885, she was a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident and a member of the Royal Neighbors. She is survived by her husband Frederick Reynolds a daughter Mrs Carl Boost and four sisters. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Moon chapel with burial in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Funeral services for Mrs Margaret G MacDonald widow of Charles MacDonald and Cedar Rapids resident for 44 years will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Turner chapel. The Rev William A Jacobs will officiate Cedar chapter No 184 O E S is in charge Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel.
C W Drake of Eugene Oregon former Cedar Rapids resident died in Eugene on May 30 after living in Cedar Rapids and nearby areas for about 40 years He left Cedar Rapids in 1918 He is survived by two sons W E Drake of 921 J Street SW and Lawrence of Eugene
New York AP report notes Thomas E. Dewey criticizing President Roosevelt's Monday night radio address calling the President's voice belligerent. Dewey, a Republican presidential hopeful, asserts the speech reflects belligerent intent and questions its tone and policy.
Rochester political brief notes Frank Gannett, a Republican presidential hopeful, labeling President Roosevelt’s recent speech as an insinuation aimed at dragging the nation into war. The report captures his Monday night remarks and reaction to the address.
The United States faces near isolation from Europe as Italy enters the war. Roosevelt invokes the neutrality law to preclude Italian submarines in U.S. ports and ban Americans from Italian ships. The combat zone may expand to the Mediterranean cutting freight and passenger routes. American communications and air links to Europe would be greatly reduced.
Des Moines Iowa Governor George A Wilson states the President already has authority under Iowa law to mobilize the national guard in an emergency. He notes the Iowa code grants the President capacity to call guardsmen when invasion or rebellion threatens, or when the President cannot enforce federal laws with regular forces.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists daily and Sunday ad pricing per line with multi line options and additional line charges. It notes out of town ads incur a 10 cent surcharge, no more than one incorrect insertion will be charged, and deadlines for same day and Sunday publication.
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