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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1936
Page
18
Cattle prices steadied in Chicago with hogs steady after a 10 to 10 cent drop. AP reports Wednesday receipts: cattle 10,000 hogs 14,000 sheep 9,000. Dry weather kept slaughter high while demand remained robust for fat native lambs and yearlings. top lambs reached 12 dollars amid active sheep activity.
U S Department of Agriculture notes receipts at Chicago hogs 17 000 with top bids around 10 50 for 160 250 lb hogs and down to 8 50 for heavies. Calves and yearlings show steady demand with light steers at 9 00 and stockers from dry regions 5 50 7 50, fed heifers 8 40 7 50, bulls weak. Sheep receipts 7 000 with fat lambs about 12 00 top and bulk 11 50 11 75, yearlings around 4 00, bucks at 1 00 discount.
U S Department of Agriculture notes receipts of 3500 cattle with varied activity. Cattle mostly steady. cows dull. Hogs receipts 6500 with bids down 10 cents. sows weaker. feeder pigs soft. Sheep receipts 1000 with little early action. native spring lambs down 25 cents. Prices cited include beef cattle around 7.25 to 8.00 for beeves, cows 4.50 to 5.00, hogs 8.75 to 9.90, and lambs near 10.75 to 11.00.
U S Department of Agriculture market update from Omaha shows hog receipts 7,000 with prices $9.00 to $10.19 for various weight ranges and sows up to $8.50. Calf and cattle offerings 6,000 in California reports with steers to $6.78 and vealers $8.00. Sheep receipts 6,000 with lambs steady to 25 cents lower and spring lambs at $10.75.
ST PAUL LIVESTOCK SOUTH ST PAUL AP 10 8S Dept Agriculture CATTLE Receipts 2400 steady to weak few fed steers 6.50 7.25 some held higher most heifers 6.00 7.00 plus choice 8.00 butcher cows largely 5.00 down low cutters 3.25 4.00 mainly most sausage bulls 4.25 4.75 practical top 5.00 stockers dull
Livestock market snapshot shows hog receipts and price ranges across Waterloo Mason City and Ottumwa. Reports indicate slight declines in some grades with steady packers and varied weights from 140 to over 350 pounds, plus sow and pig prices and daily average near 9.27.
In Austin Minnesota hog market notes soney grade says good to choice 180 to 220 pounds selling from 9.70 to 10.00 per hundredweight with 220 to 250 pounds bringing 9.60 to 9.90 and 250 to 290 pounds at 9.50 to 9.80. 290 to 350 pounds range 9.20 to 9.50. Packing sows weighed 275 to 550 pounds sell from 8.10 to 8.80 per hundredweight.
U S Department of Agriculture reports combined bar receipts for 24 hours ending 8 a m Tuesday at 15 500 in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota, up from last week s 12 600 and a year ago s 9 200 Fairly active steady to lower on heavy sows with 10 cent decrease from Monday s average Prices listed by weight class show light lights 140 160 lbs at 8 85 9 65 per cwt, heavy packs and saws varying across ranges.
Hogs weakened on the local market Tuesday as most grades dropped 5 cents. The two heavier grades of good packers fell a dime. The top price slipped to $10 while most grain markets rose.
Market listings from Cedar Rapids show grain prices with wheat at 88 cents, oats 26 cents, rye 55 cents, barley 45 cents, and corn price ranges for ear and shelled kernels. Produce items include heavy hens, cocks, broilers, turkeys, eggs, and wholesale fruits and vegetables with varied per unit costs. Cured hides and horse hides are listed with several grade prices, noting receipts for manes and tails and pony hides at half price.
Italian obligations weakened on Tuesday with 7s, Rome 6428 and Milan 61s under pressure after Britain's foreign secretary said the UK would not recognize Italy's Ethiopian annexation. Domestic rails drifted lower, U.S. Treasuries fell slightly, while industrial loans held near unchanged as freight car traffic was noted higher week over week.
U S bonds closed with Treasury 4s 47 52 at 117 24. Treasury 4s 44 54 at 113. Treasury 33s 43 47 at 108 12. Treasury 34s 46 49 at 106 5. Treasury 3s 51 55 at 104 9.
D W Bates superintendent of banking of Iowa acting as receiver of Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Marion transfers deed to Webster Messerschmitt for lots 1 2 3 4 10 11 12 13 in block 5 Richmonds 2nd Addition Marion dated February 11 1936 for 750 dollars.
Wheat futures surged early on the Chicago board of trade driven by bullish weather in the drought plagued spring wheat region, then eased with profit taking as outside markets fell. July corn traded firm after a decline, spreaders shifted positions, oats stayed quiet, rye held firm, and lard eased. Canadian markets were closed and the first car of new wheat sold for $1.04 a bushel.
Overview of cash wheat corn oats rye soybeans barley seed and clover seed prices from Chicago market data. Prices listed by grade include No 1 red wheat at 1.04, corn No 2 mixed 68 to 69 cents, oats No 3 mixed 29 to 34 cents, rye unsold, barley feed 30 to 42 cents, timothy seed 3.50 to 3.75 per cwt, clover seed 12.50 to 19.00 per cwt, with various White Yellow and Sample grades in multiple ranges.
Receipts totaled 84 cars with grains showing modest gains and mixed quotes. No 1 heavy dark northern at 60 pounds listed at 1.264 to 1.41, No 1 dark northern 59 pounds at 1.24 to 1.40, and other classes including fancy No 1 har Montana 40 percent protein around 1.27 to 1.29. Corn quiet with No yellow at 61 4 3 cents. Oats No 3 white quoted 29 12 to 30 142 cents.
Chicago AP market bulletin lists poultry prices per pound for hens roosters and young birds with varied weights. turkey and duck prices noted. Butter eggs and potatoes priced with receipts volumes and grade ranges. regional potato varieties including Bliss Triumphs Cobblers White Rose Russets with U S No 1 and No 2 classifications and prices in dollars per hundredweight.
New York AP notes eggs receipts at 27,889 with mixed colors and special selections. Butter receipts 20,925 with firmer creamery prices. cheese receipts 674,126 with state whole milk flats and fancy grades. Live poultry prices eased for freight broilers at 26c, other freight unchanged.
Chicago butter futures settle with storage standards at 314 cents in November and 304 cents in June while fresh standards rise to 304 cents. Egg futures end with refrigerator standards at 25 2/3 cents in October.
In New York the raw sugar market shows no sales with quiet activity. Futures edge down by one point to gain two, while refined sugar holds firm.
AP dispatch from Minneapolis reports stable flour market with four unchanged carload lots priced at 6.80 to 7.00 per barrel in 98 pound cotton sacks. Shipments include Pure bran at 19.50 to 20.00 and Standard middlings at 25.00 to 26.00.
Domestic wools were mostly quiet in Boston while spot quotations held firm. Midwestern fleece offerings showed slight price drops, with Missouri and Michigan lots around 36 cents in grease delivered east. French combing wool in original bags ranged around 85 to 87 cents scoured, though sales have been sparse so far this week.
A New York AP report lists varied foreign exchange values in cents and travel rates. Countries and cities including Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Kinland Pypeetione Spain Portugal Greece Czechoslovakia Austria Hungary Argentina Brazil Tokio Shanghai Hongkong Mexico City Montreal New York in Montreal and New York in Montreal are shown with nominal figures and travel proxies.
In Marshalltown Iowa AP judge B O Tankersley ordered guardianship for Ida Mae Zornes 15 who found 1313 15 dollars in a treasure trove case The court ruled the girl entitled to the money denying R J Owens claim The mother spent 300 dollars last winter and the balance was placed with the clerk of court awaiting further decision.
Mixed session after early peaks as stocks, led by industrials and packing shares, traded near gains then pulled back. Wilson and Company and other packing firms declared regular dividends while rail issues softened. Top gainers included Douglas Aircraft and U S Rubber with several others steady or rising. several names fell, and bonds and commodities showed mixed moves amid tax and global cues.
Published by J. E. Bennett & Co with quotes across Adams Express and a wide list of industrials. Notable entries include Johns Manville 105, Allied Chem 20.2, Kennecott 39 1/4, Bethlehem Steel 53 1/4, General Motors 103 3/4, Ford 77 1/2, U S Steel 63 3/4, Radio Corp 11 1/2, and Pure Oil 18. Market listings cover railroads, utilities, and consumer goods with dozens of named companies and bid figures.
Transaction dated January 9 1936 records Martin J Hedin and wife conveying a 40 foot by 10 foot lot in Bever Park 2 Add CR block 14 to H J Cousins for one dollar and value consideration.
The one day women’s golf tournament planned for Wednesday at the Marion Golf Club has been indefinitely postponed as fourteen clubs were invited and Marion women join a Cedar Rapids Country Club event. Family night proceeds with cafeteria supper readings and music. tables for cards later. Also noted is a Marion Nature and Garden club meeting with George Hutton discussing “The Use of Summer Make s” and Bertha Roberts speaking on birds.
The Iowa liquor control commission said the federal alcohol administration asked that its agents be available for a possible hearing on renewal of federal liquor licenses for F. and J. Supply Co. of East Dubuque Illinois and Old Town Beverage Co. of Sioux Falls South Dakota. A hearing date would be July 1 if held. federal licenses renewal is pending and Iowa cited possible violations.
In district court Judge A B Clark grants a divorce to Helen Roehlk Levsen from Marvin C Levsen of Anamosa on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds, effective on payment of costs. Other divorces by Judge H C Ring include Gladys Linn from George Linn and Faye Berry from Harley Berry on cruel and inhuman grounds, and Naomi Hicks from William Hicks. Frances Van Antwerp from Frank Van Antwerp also granted on cruel and inhuman grounds after a case submitted Sept 16 1935.
Maleta Dunlap Backus petitions district court to end Lillian M. Hubbard's life estate in real estate bequeathed by the grandfather. The property is alleged to be neglected. Judge A B Clark appointed Verna Cora Dunlap as temporary receiver for the premises.
The will of Mary Pazdernik who died May 28 was admitted to probate Monday afternoon in district court. Beneficiaries named include her son Frank Pazdernik and daughters Annie Trainor Bessie Mullin and Mary Stourne. Frank Pazdernik was appointed administrator with the will annexed. The will was made August 4, 1932.
Judge H C Ring dismissed an injunction case brought by Elsie Bills and Carl L Bills to stop enforcement by execution sale of a $266 default judgment obtained by Bill Bascom April 2 in a real estate commission case. The judgment was assigned to M Beverley.
E. R. Moore as receiver of Lari mer and Shaffer asks the district court to transfer equipment to D. W. Bates, receiver of American Trust and Savings Bank, to settle a $700 obligation secured by sales contracts. Judge H. C. Ring set a hearing for June 27.
Joseph Cepowski Jr., 21, of Cedar Rapids, was charged with illegal possession of alcoholic liquor. He pled not guilty in district court Monday afternoon before Judge H. C. Ring and posted a $500 bond.
Marie Eichhorn seeks a divorce from William F. Eichhorn of Iowa on desertion grounds. Married June 28, 1917 they separated March 10, 1933, per plaintiff's petition.
Edward Charles Shramek and Hazel May Scriven, both of Cedar Rapids, obtained marriage licenses. The couple resides in Cedar Rapids and are proceeding with their plans to wed locally.
A 25th anniversary celebration for Rev Father T J McElliott pastor of St Joseph’s Marion was held at the church with Mass at 10 o clock led by the jubilarian. His nephew Rev P W McElliott and cousin Rev P J Behan assisted as deacon and subdeacon. Mon signor J M Molloy preached. A banquet followed for clergy Sisters of Mercy relatives and friends with about 250 attendees. Continuous toasts and entertainment by Roland Goudy and others capped the event.
Mrs. Lester Hense and her infant visited relatives in Marion on Monday, returning to Alburnett later the same day.
Mr and Mrs Howard Martin and John Hemingway of Waverly spent the weekend with Mrs Martin's parents Mr and Mrs C J Newlin. The men drove to Davenport Sunday to attend the Western Open golf tournament.
A tag day to benefit the Marion band kicks off at a band concert Thursday evening. Camp Fire girls will sell the tags with A H McElwain in charge, headquarters in front of the gas office. Prizes of one dollar go to the largest contributing group and to the top individual.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday at 2:30 at the home of Mrs A E Blinks. Officers will be elected reports will be given mite boxes will be opened and a program will be given.
Mrs. Harold Ballard and her son have been brought home from St. Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Elmer Cherry will lead the West Marion Garden club program Wednesday at 2:30 at Mrs. Sam Bear's home. Mothers club meets with Mrs. Cecil Page hosting at Mrs. Glenn Hempy's home 1201 Lincoln drive Thursday at 2:30. Mrs. Oscar Byam to present "First Aid in the Home." Reports of the child welfare conference will be given.
Reports of the child welfare conference at Iowa City will be given. The meeting of the Child Study Club will discuss upcoming activities and share insights from the conference with Mrs LeRoy Benedict chairing.
Miss Anna L Williams of Williamsburg and Carl K Kuhnle of Conroy married Saturday at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church home of Rev Carl E Krog. Attendants were Harold Willie and Catherine Williams of Williamsburg. bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs G E Williams. Kuhnle related to Marion residents. reunion noted for Busenbark family June 28 at Thomas Park. Alice Fernow, Linden Vermont instructor, has returned to Marion.
The Gazette lists ad sizes in lines from three to seven lines with prices such as 1.80 2.70 1.68 2.52 3.36 4.20 5.04 5.88. It also states it will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an insertion ordered for multiple lines.
Mrs. Susie Busby hosts visitors including Mr and Mrs Owen Fer now and Mr and Mrs Jack Ellis with their son from Muscatine. Six families join the picnic at Thomas Park as threatening weather limits attendance.
B C Busby visits Maywood Illinois daughter Mrs George Hussey. About thirty lodge members of Grove City Rebekah Lodge No 35 attend a Monday meeting in I O O F hall when the charter is draped for members who died in the past six months.
An old classified style page lists machineless permanent waves and related hair services with prices from 3.50 up. It names multiple salons including Lillian Lucky Beauty Shop Mary Nell Beauty Shop Ione Marie Beauty Salon Helene Gabrieleen Kennedy's German Beauty Shop and Zoric Cleaners offering special washing and restoration services.
Planning to hold a town dance prompts an Eastern Iowa ad offering low cost notices through The Cedar Rapids Gazette. The blurb invites 40 000 families to advertise and lists Abram's Beer Parlor in Hollywood Marion as a venue with 25 cent and 15 cent admissions, steak dinners, dancing, and 24 hour service.
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