This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1933
Page
2
Chicago and Omaha livestock markets show tight receipts with small runs of cattle hogs and sheep. Buyers struggle to control prices as output remains constrained while banks clear last week's checks and industry expects upward movement later in the week.
AP bulletin outlines potato receipts 120 on track 267 total. live poultry receipts 15 trucks firm with varied prices. butter and eggs receipts listed with grade ranges. cheese and meat market notes show steady movement and assorted regional prices including Wisconsin Minnesota Ohio and Colorado products.
Grain prices and miscellaneous items listed in Cedar Rapids include Wheat at 400, Oats at 22 cents, Harleys at 200, curb values around 13 415 cents, and daily rates noted. Trade figures show small sums such as 500 and 491 dollars in various categories.
Wheat futures closed lower in Liverpool on Monday as May and July options declined. The market stayed narrow amid slow cash demand and bearish world shipment figures, with plenty of grain afloat weighing on prices.
Local hog market reports an advance of five cents across grades on Monday with top prices reaching 330 dollars. Prime hogs in various weight classes sell around 325 to 335 dollars with good packers and liberal premiums paid based on quality and condition.
Fragmentary OCR lists flour prices at Minneapolis market with per barrel figures around 35 to 41 dollars and references to standard mold prices. Also shows livestock entries including cattle and sheep with quantities and prices. The text is garbled with стан numbers and place names unclear.
In Des Moines the Farmers Holiday association packed the Iowa House demanding moratoriums on mortgages tax law revisions and repeal of tax free securities. They urged passage of a dozen bills including farm mortgage foreclosure relief and county farm creation measures while threatening action if Congress misses relief by May 3, 1933.
In federal court here Judge James Shott granted a restraining order preventing Radio Co from using Associated Press news in its publications. The decision bars unauthorized AP news material and marks a victory for AP in its efforts to protect its dispatches.
Senator Robinson of Arkansas introduced a bill to authorize direct loans from Federal Reserve banks to state banks and trust companies for one year. The measure aims to ease liquidity for banks during monetary stress.
Ivan Wolf 28 of 209 First avenue W was arrested at 245 am Sunday after police spotted his car weaving on Third avenue SE between Eighth and Tenth streets. He pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was fined 300 or jailed 90 days. his wife was allowed to drive the car home. The case was heard before District Judge John T Moffitt.
City council debate reveals Police Captain Kruidenier urging three new police cars to replace aging fleet. Mayor Stepanek resists, citing finances and secrecy for a private meeting. Patrolmen praise current radio equipped squad cars and the arrest of two youths.
Banks in twelve reserve centers resume business on full terms while smaller towns move toward opening under authority. Gold flows to Fed banks as Treasury officials praise public calm. Proposals seek direct loans from Fed to state banks and to curb withdrawals with regulator approval.
James McNeil 18 and Leo Stanek 19 admitted to four burglaries to police on Sunday. They faced four counts of breaking and entering. bond set at 500 dollars each. McNeil also faced an assault with intent to kill charge.
Banks in twelve federal reserve cities reopen under treasury licenses as the emergency banking act enables a gradual return to near normal. By midweek 250 cities plus clearing houses resume services with limits on withdrawals and new currency shipments to support deposits and confidence nationwide.
Federal Reserve and Reconstruction Finance Corp confer with banks as 250 plus cities prepare to resume operations. Smaller towns follow midweek, with conservators appointed for those not reopening. Treasury to keep gold control and payroll liquidity amid ongoing banking reforms.
The United States has accepted the League of Nations advisory committee on the Sino Japanese controversy. The State Department said the invitation was accepted and cooperation will continue with the League to seek peace in the Far East. The U S cannot join the League but will work with the committee as during the Hoover era.
French reports say Premier Benito Mussolini could travel to England on an Italian warship for an official conference with Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald. Observers doubt a Geneva meeting will occur.
United Press reports New York led by the federal reserve district with fifty-two member banks open Monday. Across the twelve districts, most banks operated as usual. Chicago, San Francisco, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Boston, Kansas City, Dallas, St. Louis, Atlanta, Richmond, and Minneapolis show varying levels of open institutions and restricted operations.
President Roosevelt’s four nominations for assistant postmasters general were confirmed by the Senate on Monday night. Joseph C O Mahoney of Wyoming was named first assistant postmaster general, William W Howes of South Dakota second, Clinton B Ejilenberger of Pennsylvania third, and Silman Evans of Texas fourth. Chairman McKellar led favorable reports and all four approvals came with unanimous consent and without debate.
The Minnesota Supreme Court sustained Monday the contempt of court conviction of Genevieve A. Clark of Minneapolis for qualifying for jury service in the W. B. Foshay case and related mail fraud charges.
Sunday brought the year's warmest reading at 69 degrees by mid afternoon as misty rain and heavy skies gave way to brightness. Temperatures fell to 49 by midnight and 43 by 7 am Monday with 9 am at 56 and a peak of 63 by 2 30 pm.
Mrs J B Michel age 75 longtime Linn county resident died Sunday at 4 pm at the home of her daughter Mrs Charles Maier near Alburnett She was born Eugenia Munier in Leavenworth Kansas Oct 28 1857 and lived in Marion area much of her life Funeral services will be held at the Maier home Tuesday at 4 pm with Rev W E Fisher in charge Burial in Oak Shade cemetery Surviving are two daughters four grandchildren a sister two half sisters and a half brother Also note First National to open for regular business Wednesday morning
Emerson and Irving school sixth grades present a musical Friday afternoon under Miss Rose Wilcox with assistance from Mrs. Hazel Snell and Miss Carolyn Kahler. Soloists are Melvin Oldfather and Gordon Rahn with Verle Breed and Kathryn Kendall as accompanists. Public invited. no admission fee. Marion Chapter No. 10, R A M meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. Linn Chapter No. 900, Order of DeMolay to give initiatory degree at 8 p m, Master Masons invited. Irving Finger, candidate for councilman from Second ward on the Citizens ticket, was omitted from Sunday’s list of city office candidates.
The Iowa Legion calls for reform of veterans benefits to curb waste and reduce federal cuts, warning that budget balancing shifts costs to local governments and taxpayers. It advocates stricter eligibility, better evidence of need, and continued support for employment, highway safety, and veterans’ dependent care.
Great Britain ends its embargo on arms shipments to China and Japan amid a parliamentary move announced by Stanley Baldwin. The policy reversal signals a shift in foreign trade posture and will affect East Asia arms dynamics.
More than 75 men started work Monday on the Linn county financed sewage disposal plant south of Marion. Jack Bowdish handles labor registration and Charles Albaugh serves as labor foreman. The project aims to provide work for unemployed men under an RFC loan.
Commercial Savings bank resumes normal operations Monday under Senate File 111 with all deposits since January 25 1933 available freely. Missionary and Aid society of the Presbyterian church meets Wednesday at 2 30 at Mrs Sarah Scott Ford's home. Devotional topic Ye Are the Salt of the Faith led by Mrs Lena Pratt. Mrs Max Voris discusses Educational Opportunities of the Youth of Japan. Seen By Foreign Students presented by Mrs Albert Arp. Mrs P O Michel chairs the refreshments committee.
Funeral services for Mrs Jenny Vandercook will be held at Grace Episcopal church Cedar Rapids Tuesday at 10 30 a.m. in charge of the Rev Father R J Campbell Burial in Oak Shade cemetery Friends may call at the Vandercook home this evening.
The item list covers the sudden death of Mrs. C John Hanson in Chicago formerly Jane Dobson, funeral details at Yocom chapel, and community notices from Marion including Ladies Aid officers elections, social events, and visits from relatives. Other updates note safe travels, canning allotments, club meetings, and local hospital and convention news.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.