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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1940
Page
4
Market listings indicate little movement as Hoss rontinue stead and fetal airket na changes spre mafio Morea. Jap cons Laurs at 5 Candles remain unchanged, reflecting a quiet trading day with stable quotes across sectors.
List of produce items with prices and suppliers in Cedar Rapids. Includes grain varieties and weights, apples, oranges, cabbage, celery, lettuce, and other market goods with vendor notes and unit costs. Details appear to reflect a local grocery or market advertisement.
Markets show mixed activity with dairy receipts firm for butter and cheese while milk prices hold near steady. Reports from Minnesota and New York indicate moderate demand and price stability across commodities as producers weigh supply and seasonal shifts.
New York stock activity showed a mixed trend with air transport and specialty shares advancing while many leaders lagged. Early trading was uneven with small gains and losses in fractional points and about 600000 shares changing hands amid pervading European war uncertainty and unclear domestic politics.
Wall Street activity shows a broad list of securities and prices from major names including Adams Express and Atlantic to national banks and utilities. The data dump lists numerous tickers and firms across industries amid market movement and closing tendencies.
Wheat rose to the highest in over a month on the Chicago Board of Trade as unseasonably cold weather and weak crop conditions in the southwest dominated sentiment. May wheat traded around 1.06 to 1.07 a bushel, with corn, oats, and beans also showing gains amid the wheat rally.
In New York, bond prices rose modestly as traders noted steady selling to cover receipts amid expectations that Congress may extend the debt limit without new taxes for a year. Government issues were steadier, with few exceptions, while corporate bonds showed activity, led by American Telephone and Western Union among others.
A Wisconsin cheese and wool market summary from Plymouth and Boston notes prices for cheddar and other cheeses, with farm fresh and country offerings. Milk prices and early shorn Wright fleece are recorded along with delivery terms and processing notes.
Ervin E Bowser aged 49 of Cedar Rapids to begin two concurrent and indeterminate ten year sentences for robbery based on two grocer holdups. John E Wharton aged 19 from Cedar Rapids was accused as Bowser's accomplice, with one charge tied to the Arduser stickup in Alburnett where about 24 dollars was taken.
Description notes that approximately 40 dollars seized from two men at their arrests will be divided equally between Arduser and Mason. A gun confiscated in the incident will be destroyed. Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon and bailiff Jerry Hanus transported Bowser to Fort Madison after noon Monday.
A jury was unmapped before Judge J. E. Heiserman forenoon Monday in Charles Litts versus John M Holub. Litts claims Holub wrongfully swore out a preliminary charge leading to his arrest Oct 16, 1987 and jail time. three horses from Joseph D Holub, a nephew of the defendant, factor into the dispute. Litts seeks 1500 and 850,500 in damages. In a separate matter, Remer v. Takins Brothers Freight Lines and Leo Williams, an $18,884.245 personal injury suit from a Dec 26 center point crash, is being retried before Judge John T Moffit with a jury.
Julia Fowler petitioned the district court on Monday for immediate custody of her nine month old daughter and for a decree of separate maintenance against Hobart Fowler until he makes permanent arrangements for a home away from his parents. Mrs Fowler, who married Hobart in Dubuque in 1938, says they lived with his parents in Springville and that she recently left for her family home at Degnon after being refused custody. The child remains with Hobart’s parents in Springville.
Judge H C Ring hears objections to appoint Carl H Paul as executor named in Ida Paul will filed by Henrietta Nielsen Ida Pauls daughter and legatee. Nielsen contends Paul managed affairs as agent from about 1884 to her death March 3 at Center Point. Paul denies large indebtedness to estate beyond $500. will probated March 15.
Defense motion was filed to strike out causes of action in an injunction suit of 23 Cedar Rapids and Marion druggists with the Iowa Pharmaceutical association as representative against May's Drug Stores Cedar Rapids. Grounds cite misjoinder of causes of action. The plaintiffs claim the Iowa fair trade act prohibits selling branded articles below minimum prices in manufacturer and distributor contracts. Man Wanted Were Nabbed. Sheriff Jim Smith was informed Minrade Bisig of Cedar Rapids, wanted on a district court bench warrant for seduction, is in custody at Fort Wayne and will waive extradition. Date of offense is Nov 1 1939 per information filed by County Attorney G K Thompson and approved by Judge H C Ring March 14. Bond is $1500. Deputy Harlan Snyder prepared to leave for Fort Wayne to bring Bisig here.
Iva Schminkey files divorce suit against Samuel Schminkey on cruelty grounds asking custody of three children from current and previous marriage. Last marriage dated April 17 1937 in Cedar Rapids. No testimony on cross petition for divorce. Iva Evans sues Cedar Rapids city for 10000 in personal injury after tripping on a sidewalk bulge Feb 2 in Eighth avenue SE. Mary F Lockett will dated July 31 1939 probated March 8 with first cousin M M Kirkham of Nevada City Calif beneficiary. Ralph Kirkham and D Ho Smith named executors.
Rates for consecutive days and sizes vary by number of lines and days. Out of town ads incur a 10 cent add on all rates, with box number care of The Gazette. Several low rates listed. telephone or bring ads to The Gazette office. publication cutoff is noon for same day and Saturday noon for The Gazette.
Hollywood reports Penny Singleton, star of Blondie on screen, hospitalized Monday with a fractured kneecap and possible broken ribs from an automobile accident. The award winning actress originated the Blondie comic strip role on screen.
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