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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1937
Page
12
Livestock prices in the hog and cattle sections advanced while sheep values eased. Tuesday receipts were cattle 9 000 hogs 19 000 and sheep 7 000. Best finished steer prices rose to 14 75 per cwt the top since January 1936, with most sales steady near or below 12.00.
U S Dept of Agriculture notes Chicago livestock receipts for hogs calves cattle and sheep. Hogs steady with some strength to top 10.20. cattle high grade steady to firm with tops around 14.50 14.60. vealers 9.00 10.00. sheep fat lambs slow with bids near 10.50 10.75 and shearers up to 10.10.
Sioux City stockyard figures show cattle receipts at 4000 with steer and yearling sales slow, hog receipts 5500 barely steady, sheep 3500 with limited action. Steers 550-800 lbs bring 6.50 to 8.50, hogs 190-250 lbs top 9.75, fat sheep around 6.25, with overall softening trends and varied quotes across categories.
U S Department of Agriculture reports combined hog receipts at 22 yards and 9 plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota total 39 100 for 48 hours ending Monday 8 a m up from 25 400 a week ago and 25 200 a year ago Prices mostly steady with some higher spots and slow loading Quotations cover weights from 140 to 550 pounds with ranges for each class including light, lightweights, medium, heavy and packing hogs.
cattle receipts 3200 with steers and cows at varied prices across weights and grades. Hogs receipts 4500 with slow trade and steady best cut to 310 lb ranges, calves and sows noted. Sheep receipts 3500 with lambs steady to higher demand and good to choice lambs around 10.25 to 10.85.
Hog receipts reach 7 500 with direct hogs steady to 10 cents higher topping at 9 80 for 180 350 lb cattle receipts total 8 000 calves 800 steers to 13 00 heifers 7 78 50 cows 6 00 7 00 vealer top 8 00 Sheep receipts 10 000 with 25 or more lower lambs 10 10 50 and bulk 10 50 and above
In Mason City hogs held steady while Ottumwa reported prices up to five cents higher. Market by weight shows 140 to 550 pound hogs trading from about 7.55 to 9.85 per hundredweight with packers bidding ranges across weight classes.
Austin Minn hog market reports a 5 cent decline with prices listed by weight class including 180-200 lbs at 9.35 to 9.65, 200-290 lbs at 9.50 to 9.80, and 290-325 lbs at 9.40 to 9.70, plus 325-350 lbs at 9.30 to 9.60 and packing sows 275-550 lbs from 8.80 to 9.40.
Hog prices remain steady on the local market with no grade changes since Friday. The top price stays at 9 dollars 80 cents, while other local markets show only minor shifts in wholesale fruits and vegetables.
The notice lists hog prices by weight class from 140 to 350 pounds and packer ranges up to 550 pounds, along with calf, sheep, and cattle market quotes. Prices show broad ranges, with steers, heifers, cows, and calves provided for different weight brackets.
A Cedar Rapids listing details grain prices for wheat corn oats rye and barley with varying yellow corn and soybeans prices. It also lists hay straw dairy and poultry rates, wholesale fruits vegetables and oysters, and a hide market with prices for hides calves horses and related byproducts.
In New York on Monday the Bond Market edged higher with limited gains by American and Foreign Power 5s and several others including Anaconda Copper 442s and Bethlehem Steel 412s. Some issues slipped like American Telephone 3 7 8s while U S government bonds were mixed and quiet with treasury notes in various prices.
Moderate buying amid strong foreign markets and steady cash grain demand lifted wheat prices on the Chicago board of trade. May wheat rose about one cent, corn and oats gained, while liquidation slowed and export optimism supported a firm close.
Local real estate and financial services contact. Lamson Brothers & Co. operates from the Cedar Rapids office at 503 Merchants National Bank building with H. Mowrey as manager and phone line 2 3141.
Chicago cash market prices for wheat corn oats soy beans barley feed timothy and clover seed with specific lot quotes by grade and type. Lard prices for tierces loose and bells provided.
Minneapolis AP notes wheat receipts of 50 cars with bids lower to higher. Prices listed for No 1 dark northern, No 1 hard Montana, hard amber durum, and red durum with varying weights and protein levels. Corn No 3 yellow around 1.17 to 1.19, oats No 3 white at about 46 to 48 cents.
Chicago AP market report shows steady butter receipts 1 535 pounds with creamery specials 93 score and extras around 92, eggs receipts 14 790 with local extra firsts 212c and graded firsts 21c, poultry prices steady to firm with hens over 5 pounds 18c and lighter 19c, turkeys and ducks varying by weight, potatoes on track 290 with U. S. No. 1 Russets around 3.25 to 3.50 per cwt and other grades mixed, supply steady and demand slow across varieties.
AP report notes firm receipts for eggs at 14 017 with mixed colors and various pack grades. Butter firm with higher creamery quotes and several score-based categories. Cheese receipts strong at 133 292 with state whole milk flats noted. Live poultry by freight shows firmer prices for chickens and rocks, leghorns and fowls with varying cents per pound.
Chicago butter and egg futures are provided by The Peter Fox Sons Co based in the Merchants National Bank building Cedar Rapids. The service includes quoted prices and market data for the day.
Berlin reports that John J. Hughes was imprisoned at Moabit Prison as prosecutors prepare charges after he shot Oskar Hoffman, an 82 year old man he had not met before. Attorneys for both sides questioned Hughes about his sudden violent act.
NEW YORK AP Mixed tendencies prevailed in Monday s stock market. Several steel rail rubber oil merchandising and specialty issues were in moderate demand. Losers were plentiful near the final hour. A jump in steel mill operations to the highest level since 1929 helped to prop the list but did not inspire exceptional buoyancy. Transfers were around 1 800 000 shares. Labor controversies continued to hold much of the attention of the financial sector but there apparently were few upsets attributable to this source. Bonds were uneven as were commodities. Sloss Sheffield rose about 9 points Coca Cola up 3. American Zinc fell after reports stock exchange authorities were examining its sharp upturn last month.
The year 1928 saw an all time high in motor vehicle deaths with 35 965 fatalities. Air travel recorded 67 deaths while sea transport reported none.
The local internal revenue office will be open from 8 30 a m to 5 p m daily except Sundays until March 15 the filing deadline for federal income tax returns. Persons are urged to file returns immediately to avoid long lines.
St Ambrose academy took an early lead and held on to defeat St Mary's of Clinton 38 to 17 in the Catholic district basketball tournament in Davenport this morning.
John H. Baker of Conesville died at a local hospital at noon Monday after sustaining fractures from a falling tree on January 1. Born September 16, 1862 in Mollington England he came to the United States at age eight. He leaves two sons Ernest O. Baker Ft. Dodge and John Albert Baker Cedar Rapids. a twin daughter Faith Conner Santa Fe New Mexico. a deceased twin daughter. a sister Mrs Emma Lee Lone Tree. a nephew John Baker Nichols. four grandchildren. The body is at the Rohn chapel awaiting funeral arrangements.
Frank Zbanek 85 who lived alone at 1622 L street SW was found dead Sunday about 3 p m. by visiting friends. Death was reported as incidental to old age by deputy coroner Dr John J Terrall. He was born in Bohemia December 25 1851 and came to Linn county fifty five years ago settling in Cedar Rapids the last twenty years. Surviving are nine children Wiley Zbanek Mrs D J Johnston Mrs William Norris William Zbanek Mrs Joseph Kloubec Mrs Edwin Trusty all of Cedar Rapids Mrs Ward Shantz Clarence Mrs Roland Frink Lisbon Joseph Zbanek Ely twenty three grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.
Mrs Clara Bottenfield wife of Adam Bottenfield died at 1 30 p m Sunday after a brief illness at her Woodside drive NW home. Born October 5 1862 in Clark County Ohio she had lived in Cedar Rapids about forty years. She leaves two daughters Mrs Ethel Rogers Rock Island IL Mrs Viola High Cedar Rapids a son Edward B Newton a brother Calvin O Bond Columbus City IA fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the Rohn chapel conducted by Rev James Stewart Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel Monday evening.
Mrs Elmira Jane Gillette 616 Fourth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died Sunday noon after a brief illness. Born July 17 1849 in Ohio she lived in Cedar Rapids fifty years. Her first husband Jerry Pendagast sparked Sunshine Mission forty one years ago last October. he died in 1896. She is survived by cousin Mrs E Langenbach of Canton Ohio. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Friends may call at Moen chapel.
Funeral services in Beatty chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday conducted by Rev. F H Ward. Burial at Lin Chapel. Visitation Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Mixed foreign currency demands in cents for major nations listed in New York. Rates include Great Britain 488 15-16, France 4.651-18, Italy 5.26 percent, Germany free 40.2312, Holland 54.75, Norway 24.57, Sweden 25.22, Denmark 21.84, Switzerland 22.81-2, Spain unquoted, Portugal 4.17, Poland 18.96, Czechoslovakia 3.49, Argentina 32.60- N, Tokio 28.53, Shanghai 29.80, Hongkong 30.45, Mexico City 7-80, Montreal in New York 99.96% and New York in Montreal 100.0345.
U S Department of Agriculture reports spot wools from domestic and foreign production traded slowly on Monday. Holders refrained from selling, keeping a waiting stance while a firmer tone noted in Australia according to cable reports from private firms.
AP dispatch from Minneapolis notes carload lots of flour and related grains in 98 pound cotton sacks. Prices: Pure bran $29.00 to $29.50. Standard middlings $31.50 to $32.00. Standard Patents+$7.30 to $7.25 per barrel. shipments total 20,909.
Raw sugar holds at 3.45 spot in New York trading on Monday. No. 3 May slips to 2.59, down 2 to 3 points. No. 4 at 1.22, Sept. 1.25, up 2 points. Refined retains 5 cents for fine granulated.
The Rev. W. E. Fisher submitted his resignation as pastor of the Marion Presbyterian Church effective the last Sunday in March. He came to Marion from Ackley and Sunday marked the eleventh anniversary of his pastorate. He has not announced future plans.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 30 in the Yocom chapel for Mrs Caro line Phyllis Law widow of William Law. She died Saturday evening at the family home 1284 Sixth street after a two months illness. Born July 5 1860 in Dubuque she lived there and joined the Presbyterian church. She married William Law June 20 1885 in Dubuque and the family moved to Marion in 1908. Surviving are eight children and thirteen grandchildren with two sisters remaining.
A large group of relatives and friends attended the military funeral for Arthur Coonrod overseas veteran of World War I held in the Yocom chapel. Rev. W. E. Fisher and the American Legion led services with listed pallbearers and color guards. Taps were sounded by William Campbell.
The United Automobile Workers prepare the widest set of talks with Chrysler including a 30 hour work week. Demands cover 85 cent minimum wage for men and 75 cent for women, union recognition as sole bargaining agent, seniority security, pay scales, blanket increases, and market-wide wage raises. Talks shift from General Motors to Chrysler negotiations with plant locals approving the plan.
Pauline Beier age 61 dies at local hospital Sunday morning. Services will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Lutheran church officiated by Rev. F. C. Voelker. She was visiting her sister Mrs E P Penno at the time.
Miss Wilma Peterman daughter of Mr and Mrs William Peterman of Marion road and Harvey Montgomery son of Mrs Mae Widger of 566 Thirteenth street were married at 5 pm Sunday at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church. Rev C E Krog read the ceremony. The couple will reside in Iowa City where Montgomery is employed at Montgomery Ward.
W A Ladd of 973 Eleventh Street marked his 82nd birthday with a family dinner. Born in Scranton Pennsylvania he moved to Iowa in 1876 and has continued plumbing work through the winter. He writes poetry and is known for miniature church bird houses. Other local social notes include a DMC club party in Legion Hall and a Cornell a cappella concert at the Methodist church.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists ad line pricing with various quantities and daily rates. It states the paper will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of ads ordered for multiple readers and explains how out of town readers can respond by writing to the Want Ad Department.
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