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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1935
Page
13
Unofficial Monday estimates show hog receipts around 15 000 in Chicago with cattle 11 000 and sheep 11 000. On Saturday the hog market was nominally steady with limited open run. prices for 160 200 lb hogs ranged about 8 85 to 9 70 and 200 250 lb hogs 9 35 to 9 70 while cattle and sheep markets showed uneven activity and firming or weakening trends.
The Austin Minnesota hog market shows receipts for various weight ranges with prices from 7.25 to 8.85 per unit and steady to slightly higher activity. Iowa hog receipts across 22 yards and 9 plants totaled 12,000 for the 24 hours ending 8 am Saturday, down from 11,600 last week and 21,100 a year ago, with mixed weights and packing sow ranges noted across the region.
Local hog prices stayed steady with no changes in quotations on Saturday. The top price remains at nine dollars per hundredweight.
Receipts total 400 calves and 4000 hogs with firmer steer and yearling prices up to $12.75 for top choices and mid 11s for averages. Sheep receipts 2300 weekly with spring lambs rising to about $9.35 and hogs steady near $8.60 to $9.50 for various weight classes and sows around $7.25 to $8.50.
Cattle receipts 50 fewer than prior week with steer and yearling prices up to 25 cents. strictly good to choice grades rise 25 cents. Cows firm and bulls up to 25 cents. vealers weak to 50 cents lower. Hogs up to 10 higher, most weights 190 to 260 pounds at 9.00 to 9.20. Sheep and lambs mostly steady with lambs 50 cents to a dollar lower on some lots.
USDA census figures show cattle receipts at 800 with Friday figures. fed cattle stronger by up to 95 cents, lighter weights up most on tight supply. Dressed trade weak. steers heifers and cows mostly steady with bulls firm. Stockers dull. feeders and grasses lower. Hogs receipts 200 with moderate demand. 160-250 lb at 9.00 to 9.25. 250-300 lb 8.40 to 9.00. sows 7.90 to 8.10. Sheep receipts 650. lambs and yearlings 35 cents lower. native spring lambs at 8.00 to 8.50, yearlings 5.25 to 5.75, ewes 2.00 to 3.25.
Hog prices remained mostly steady across Waterloo Mason City and Ottumwa. Quotations cover weights from 140 to 550 pounds with figures around 7.40 to 8.95 per hundredweight and assorted packer and sow brackets noted.
Grain items include oats rye barley corn shelled and ear counts with various prices. Farm produce lists fruits vegetables and staples such as oranges grapefruit lemons potatoes bananas strawberries head lettuce pineapples celery cabbage beans onions and other perishables with stated prices. Hides and animal byproducts priced per grade with beef calf kip and horse hides listed.
Chicago markets list butter eggs poultry potatoes and other items with receipts and stable prices. Butter and eggs show steady demand while poultry and potatoes reflect light supplies and steady trading. New York and regional price quotes follow with futures notes for butter and eggs posted.
Wool trades showed steady movement in Boston and large producing states with mills operating heavily in Ohio. Prices for various grades ranged from 30 to 68 shillings per pound in grease for combing and blood lines, with 64s and finer wools selling around 65 to 66 pence. Foreign exchange rates in New York covered multiple currencies with wide fluctuations across nations.
Governor Henry Horner granted a ten day stay of execution to John Kruhl Van Buren Dedmon and Edward Balling at Chester state prison. The men convicted of killing William Moss an East St Louis street car conductor seek time for filing an appeal with the state supreme court.
Wheat prices on the Chicago board of trade closed fractionally lower after a bulge to new highs since late May. July wheat fell to about 8444 cents, corn edged higher then lower, and oats declined as profit taking and weekend positioning weighed on grains. Reports of black rust in winter wheat caused unease, with mixed northwest signals and cautious sentiment ahead of the new week.
AP grain market report from Chicago lists cash grain prices for wheat corn oats and soybeans with multiple yellow and white varieties and price ranges. Prices for barley seed clover seed tar and malt are included with quoted per cwt and per unit figures.
US government and utility bonds moved little with some gains and losses. Industrial issues remained quiet while secondary ratings rose to their best levels as buyers stepped in earlier in the week. Foreign trading stayed weak with principal groups near yesterday prices.
The New York stock market closed the second quarter in a fairly cheerful mood despite Saturday profit taking. Transfers neared 300 000 shares in a dull session with many customers taking early weekend holidays. Specialties stayed in demand while most issues were practically unchanged. Realizing rose after Friday’s wheat surge and cotton moved little. Bonds were steady.
Foreign exchanges were featureless while mining shares rose slighty on a fractional ounce gain to 6934 cents in New York. U S Smelting and Eastman Kodak advanced about a point, while American Telephone and United Corp preferred fell. IBM dropped 2 with other big names moving only a shade.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania hundreds saw an old Croops Glen dance pavilion collapse near West Nanticoke. About 30 to 40 people were injured with no fatalities reported as many were admitted to Nanticoke hospital. A section dropped thirty feet into Hunlock creek area where spectators watched a baby parade.
PITMAN New Jersey March 1 The court refused Edgar B Harrisons plea to annul his 1932 marriage to a wife described as cold He said he was not allowed to kiss her and could only visit rarely after he joined the army two months after the wedding The judge ruled Nothing doing in a decisive denial
TALMAGE Neb. Children of the future face the problem of how to live not how to earn. Dean B E McProud of Nebraska Wesleyan University predicts shorter work weeks and more idle time. He warns decline follows when a nation maxes power.
Special to The Gazettes. Local teams won two kittenball games at the city park Thursday evening. The girls beat Aurora 21 to 9 and the Arlington boys lost to Maynard 2 to 0.
Birds can instantly adjust eye focus to switch from nearsighted to farsighted. The ability allows rapid adaptation for hunting, navigation, or avoiding obstacles, relying on dynamic changes in lens shape and visual processing.
Funeral services for Mildred Bettis principal of Center Point high school for three years were held in Turner chapel this afternoon with Dr. A A Brooks officiating. Additional rites will be in Chariton Sunday before burial. Bettis was a Washington high school and Coe college graduate.
Levi Humble, 1866 born Monticello resident, died Friday night at his sister in law's home after a long illness. He lived all his life in Monticello and was unmarried. Survived by multiple siblings and step-siblings in Iowa and Nebraska. Funeral services in Monticello Sunday with time pending. friends may call at Rohn West Side chapel.
Brickbats hit North Omaha streetcars on Friday night injuring two motormen, E C Fuller and T L McCarthy, as nonstriking workers file federal court action to block arbitration award that restored strikers’ seniority. Police arrested two suspects amid ongoing strike tensions and court challenges to the arbitration outcome.
Jess Van Antwerp was fined ten dollars and costs for assault and battery by Justice A. S. Reed with the fine suspended on good behavior. A. J. Paulson and John Trimble received ten dollar fines and costs for illegal fishing, arrested by Deputy Game Warden Leo Logan. Mrs. Margaret Mason and her son Dick left Friday for San Diego California.
The Springville high school band, over sixty members and state Class C champions, will appear at the Marion Legion pool Sunday at 2 30 pm after a rainout. Marion pool manager Orville Rust announces morning swimming classes for youths 14 and under and special streetcar rates for Cedar Rapids visitors.
The Rev B N Wire of Greenville IL will speak at Free Methodist camp meetings July 3 14 on South Eleventh Street Marion. District elders and preachers will assist with morning afternoon and evening services. Other civic and social notes follow including local visits and club activities.
Mrs. Sarah Ann Bates 70 wife of Cole O. Bates 929 Fourth Street SW Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 2 am after a long illness. Born in Massachusetts May 31 1865 she moved to Cedar Rapids in 1901. Survived by husband two daughters a son a brother a sister five grandchildren and two nieces. Funeral Monday 2 30 pm in Barta chapel conducted by Rev Blaine Hyten burial Linwood cemetery. Friends may call Sunday.
Clifford O Brine reports burglary at his candy warehouse on Thirty second Street SE. Thieves entered through a window Friday night and stole about 15 dollars worth of candy. Investigation ongoing with police.
Leonard Sampica twenty six of 1720 Eighth Street NW was arrested by police Saturday forenoon on a sheriff's warrant from La Crosse Wisconsin for non support. Sampica waived extradition and is held pending the Wisconsin officer's arrival.
Robert John Rathje age two son of Mr and Mrs Marvin J Rathje of 1342 First Street NW died in a local hospital at 8 am today after a brief illness. He leaves three brothers Marvin Jr Donald Richard and David LeRoy and a sister Helen Maxine at home. Funeral services set for 2 30 pm Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church with services at the home at 2 pm. Rev P L Bornhoeft to officiate and burial in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call Beatty chapel 7 to 9 pm Sunday.
Harmony Lodge No. 831 machinists and auto mechanics local union sponsors a picnic at Ellis Park Sunday. Members meet at the river pavilion and bring a covered dish sandwiches for their families, silver and dishes. Ice cream and pop supplied. Games start at 10 a.m. For details call Maurice J. Eldridge at 2-2523.
John Rickabaugh aged 54 from rural route No 3 Iowa City road died Friday at 10 30 a m Funeral services were held in Beatty chapel at 10 a m conducted by Rev F H Ward Burial followed at Shiloh cemetery He is survived by brother Ambrose and two sisters Mrs Elnore Patten and Mrs J L Craft all of Cedar Rapids
A large Rock Island shop workforce gathered Friday night at the Labor temple for a session sponsored by the Standard Railway unions allied with the AFL. J H Fry reported progress in local shop membership, G Oldfield spoke for the carmen's union, and R E James discussed Wagner labor disputes. B B Milliken chaired the meeting.
Sergeant Gordon Hughes head of the police traffic bureau and his wife Mrs. Hughes depart for an extended visit in Denver to stay with his father James Hughes. He has been off duty due to illness and a leave of absence is prescribed until recovery. Motorcycle Patrolman F A Ahring will act as sergeant in charge of the traffic bureau during the absence.
Frank Soukup, injured on December 22 while employed by Shores Co, appeals a reopened workers compensation award. Initial award totaled 356.52 with an additional 98.01 granted on reopening in April. Appeal filed April 16. insurer St Paul Mercury Indemnity Co. is carrier.
A 1935 note explains how tiny differences in clubface angle between the No 1 iron back and a mashieniblick create margin for influencing shots. It emphasizes keeping a straight face at impact, watching left heel alignment to govern the ball flight.
A woman was burned to death and her male escort critically injured when their car crashed into a truck near the Illinois Indiana boundary and burst into flames. The man was identified as William Kirsch, 40, of Hammond Indiana. The companion was so badly burned she was unrecognizable and ID marks were destroyed.
An estimate indicates that about twelve pounds of air are needed to burn each pound of coal, reflecting the air supply's role in efficient combustion and smoke control.
Judge F O Ellison grants Walter Searcy five ninths Viola Searcy three ninths and Smith Heardll one ninth in Carpenter's Fourth addition Cedar Rapids property. Plaintiff claims as heir of Charles Henry Searcy who died 1922. Searcy widow Nancy died 1934. Viola Searcy is widow of Charles H Searcy who died 1933.
Probate court admitted the will of A. W. Atkins of Marion who died June 14 with a codicil. The estate goes to children Jesse Atkins Mabel Gilchrist Dorothy Mentzer Ada Manson Roy Atkins and Leila Atz with D H Smith named executor. Theresa Burwinkel of Cedar Rapids died May 28 and her will leaves the entire estate to husband Frederick H. Burwinkel who is also executor. The will was drawn January 25 1927.
The article lauds the right hand of Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo da Vinci as the most perfect hand ever depicted. It discusses the artist’s mastery and the enigmatic smile associated with the painting.
A list of services across Marion churches includes Baptist Rev. William H Bridwell preaching Builders in the Built Right Business at 10 45 am and As the World Sees the Church Today. St Joseph Catholic mass times. Christian and Congregational sermons. Free Methodist Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian services. St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Neighborhood Chapel Seventh Day Church of God Prairie Chapel Church and Prairie Chapel temperance service details.
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