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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1937
Page
30
Chicago market closed with prices up to ten cents from the prior week amid improved sentiment based on banking reserve hopes. Receipts for Monday estimated at 34,000 cattle 13,000 and sheep 15,000 with next week seen at 65,000. U S bonds steady to higher, while hogs sold around 10 30 top and cattle and lambs showed mixed moves for the period.
Hog prices remain steady with top at 9.90 and various weight categories listed by Wilson & Co. Hog, calf, sheep, and cattle markets show unchanged bids, including prime steers, choice steers, yearlings, and cows with specific price ranges for each group.
Livestock receipts rise in St Paul and Omaha with cattle and calves generally firm to up 25 cents. Slaughter steers and heifers show gains. cows and cutters steady to lower in places. Sheep numbers mix, with lambs mostly steady or up 25 cents, rams and ewes following market patterns. Hog prices vary by region with Iowa markets mostly steady to higher for various weight classes.
The New York bond market closed with a near even course on Saturday as demand nudged certain rails higher in fractional gains. Government issues showed small fluctuations while corporate groups stayed quieter with minor moves from prior closings.
A Cedar Rapids market listing shows grain prices for wheat oats rye and barley with corn and soybeans priced per unit. It also notes hay straw butterfat poultry fruit vegetables onions hides and horse prices with varieties and weights indicated.
In Chicago markets butter receipts 9,615 steady prices unchanged. Eggs receipts 42,930 steady with mixed colors. standards 30 to 34 cents. N 1 20% to 25% range. Live poultry receipts 6 trucks. prices unchanged. Potatoes on track with moderate Idaho russet and other stock supplies. market slightly weaker. New York butter and eggs futures cited. futures section notes various price levels and brief quotations.
The page lists international currency values in cents for numerous nations and cities led by Great Britain at 49 percent, France 447 percent, Italy 526 percent, Germany 4031 percent, and Argentina 3293 percent, with others including Poland, Czechoslovakia, Austria, and Shanghai shown among the quoted rates. The data appears as a historical foreign exchange table with figures tied to New York.
Boston AP notes the US Department of Agriculture reports quiet wool markets in Boston with activity limited to pre-shearing contracts. Prices hovered around 16.04 to 16.98 cents per pound for various fleece types while shorter lengths and specific blood grades saw occasional pieces offered.
Wheat prices on the Chicago board of trade rallied to near break even after an initial drop. May contracts held around 1 cent higher while corn and oats showed mixed moves and foreign markets influenced prices. Light offerings and commission house activity drove early gains before selling trimmed advances.
Winnipeg markets show May wheat at 1.3344 with 1 132M 43. July at 1.31 and Oct at 1.20% in a mixed price report. Chicago cash grain prices list No 2 yellow corn at 1.33 and oats around 46 cents. rye and barley seed values noted plus lard and bellies price markers.
Wheat receipts 32 cars vs 85 a year ago with higher quotations. No 1 heavy dark northern 60 Ybs quoted around 1.4459 to 1.5535. No 1 hard Montana 14 protein $1385 to $471. No 1 dark hard Montana winter $1335 to $1.3358. Hard amber durum No 1 $107 to $130. No 1 red durum $128 to $141. Corn No 3 yellow $1.35 to $1.36. TS No 3 white 50 to $1.2.
Edward Windsor loses royal titles and kingly name. He becomes Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David Duke of Windsor with no heir courtesy peerage. His wife becomes the Duchess of Windsor.
London report explains the Queen Mary did not win the Atlantic blue ribbon due to turbine damage on her maiden voyage. A metal fragment lodged in the steam system caused blade loss in four turbines, reducing speed until stronger blading was installed and repairs completed.
Quiet strength appeared in parts of Saturdays stock market though many issues fell back after Fridays sharp rise. Oils, farm implements and specialties advanced with fractional gains while steels declined. Weekend profit taking occurred but was absorbed fairly well. Traders anticipated possible international complications on London’s settlement date next Thursday and overseas offerings remained light with about 550000 shares transacted.
The page lists numerous stock quotes from Adams Express to Quaker Oats, with prices in fractions and percentages. Prominent entries include Allied Stores Johns Manville Kennecott Copper Amex and depository banks, plus majors like Union Carbide and General Motors, reflecting a broad market snapshot.
London notes Britain aims to avert oil starvation in war by expanding reserves. Sir John Cadman, chairman of Anglo-Iranian Oil, says no large stocks exist and a survey was completed. A shift concentrates on Trinidad over Iran and Mesopotamia due to Mediterranean hostilities, with recent Trinidad discoveries boosting its status as a major producer.
The navy will celebrate coronation day with ships in home waters dressed with flags and illuminated at night. Each ship’s company will be served grog or coffee to toast the King, and about 32,500 officers and men from all services will line the coronation route and participate in the procession.
Marion News reports Scouts from troops 35 and 88 held a joint court of honor at the Methodist church. The event filled the auditorium with families as Richard Hart received a five year veteran merit badge, and numerous Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class badges were awarded by multiple leaders. Civic service honors and troop premiums were also presented, amid community notices and local visits.
The Marion churches page lists service times and leaders for Baptist St. Lawrence, Catholic St Joseph, Christian, Congregational, Free Methodist, Methodist, Presbyterian, St Paul Evangelical Lutheran, Seventh Day Church of God, Prairie Chapel and Prairie activities. Each entry includes worship times, sermon topics, Sunday school details, choir directors and organists, and union gospel services.
Manila reports women in the Philippines won the vote with 405 472 ballots for and 40 177 against. The plebiscite results, tabulated by the commonwealth interior department, crossed the needed 300 000 vote threshold to assure feminine enfranchisement.
Sofia laborers gain a 350 bed hospital with modern equipment. A 17 specialist, 10 physician and 7 dentist team treated 220000 patients last year in old quarters, and the new facility with workers insurance promises better medical and dental aid for labor in the capital.
Paris residents brace for a flood of visitors as the Exposition opens. The Normandie and de Grasse sailings boost north Atlantic traffic while hotel prices rise 15 to 25 percent. Officials expect 300000 to 400000 American tourists spending heavily.
Berlin reports Germany recognizes divorce for political discord within marriage. A wife eschewed buying from a Jewish shop. the court said she should align with her husband's NSDAP stance. Another case cites a husband complaining of absence due to political activity in the Nazi women's organization. A London store claims the world’s largest stock of 2,000,000 books and 500 circulating libraries.
Local beauty shops advertise Mother's Day specials from $1.50 to $10 permanents and discounted services. Listings include Madame Mae's Beauty, Lillian Luchy Beauty Show, Peacock, Cinderella, Paris Academy and more with phone numbers and addresses across the city. Some offer machineless perms, facials, and complete permanent packages with discounts.
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