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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1934
Page
19
Hog receipts at major markets were light with prices quoted nominally steady. Chicago totals reached about 8,600 with top around 38 dollars and average near 35.5. hogs, cows, and bulls showed mixed, while sheep receipts and bids varied by terminal.
Chicago reports show wheat slipping slightly and corn and oats easing as weather conditions dominate markets. Scattered rain in parts of the U S and Canada tempers drought fears while forecasters predict localized showers over the winter belt. Dust storms persist in the West, with experts noting no imminent drought break and grain production near 440 million bushels for winter wheat.
Local hog prices hold steady with top at 315. Prime hogs in various weight ranges range from 200 to 340 pounds, with prices noted from 230 to 315. Calf and sheep markets show softer ranges, cattle steady with native steer and heifer quotes near 600 dollars.
Jam Wheat 75c Qats 29c Rye 48c Barley 40c Corn 38624M mill 38e hay and straw prices. Hens and poultry prices by weight. Wholesale fruits vegetables and goods with California fruits citrus prices. Local hides calves kip and horse prices. Wool and woolen market notes.
Receipts and prices for butter eggs poultry and potatoes show steady to firmer tones in Chicago markets. Butter and creamery items display unchanged grades while eggs and dressed poultry list mixed quotes and steady to firm supplies.
U S bonds were largely steady with slight softness in Treasuries as traders weighed demand and federal loan outlook. Notable issues include Liberty 4s from 1944 and 1945 with yields around 4 to 5 percent while Treasury 3s traded near 4.9 percent amid cautious sentiment.
Tafienza is noted as first appearing in American records in 1447, with initial references tied to Barbados and St Kitts, establishing early geographic linkages to the Caribbean.
Chicago cash grain and Minneapolis cash grain reports show bids, receipts, and prices for Wheat Corn Oats Rye Barley and Timothy Clover seed. Prices cover No 2 red No 1 dark northern amber durum and durum varieties with varying protein levels and delivery months.
Government agents raided a distillery in Chicago uncovering more than 50 000 gallons of bootleg liquor including a shipment billed for Clinton It was stored in railroad cars near a ding building as the raid targeted a large operation described by a federal supervisor as bigger than any prior Chicago raid during prohibition No arrests were made at the scene.
New York AP report states former secretary of the treasury William Ho Weorvlin filed a will transferring his entire estate to his four children who each receive 5000 dollars. widow Annie Jearup Wood inherits the remainder of the estate, valued at over 20000 dollars.
Marriage licenses issued for Norman Merz and Erna Ann End of Milwaukee. C L Cashman and Anna M Robinson of Cedar Rapids. Laurence William Thomas and Greece E ONeill of Cedar Rapids. Lou F Christiansen of Sioux City and Elizabeth Epler of Cedar Rapids. A P Johnson and Gertrude Butter of Mount Vernon. Charles C Tiebbrand of Davenport and Ezra L Winslow of Marion.
Stocks closed a heavy session after brief recoveries as declines dominated trading. Transfers reached about 1.2 million shares with leading issues sliding, while grain prices fluctuated and several major corporations fell from gains.
Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague enters New Jersey primary with a strong Democratic organization and broad party unity. The Democrats expect to benefit from Roosevelt support and Normandy-style voter patterns, while Republicans face internal divisions with four men seeking the nomination.
The senate moves toward federal oversight of stock markets with a commission empowered to set margin limits, regulate broker borrowing, prohibit manipulation, and require registration of securities. Penalties include prison terms and fines for individuals and exchanges. both bills enable court review of commission orders.
The county work relief office reports a weekly payroll of 3201.40 dollars for 773 workers, a rise from 2324.82 dollars for 538 workers the previous week. The payroll was sent to the state relief office in Des Moines and checks are expected next week.
The May term of district court begins Monday at 9 a.m. after the March term adjourned late Friday. Judge H. C Ring will preside over the May term with Judge F. O. Ellison of Anamosa having presided the March term. Defaults in law and equity will be taken Tuesday at 1 30 p.m.
Four appellants seek total damages of 21450 in district court appeals over Linn County land assessments tied to re routing highway 149. Heatons seek 12300 for their home and garage, Tamblyn estate 5000 for a residence, Pekomy Post 572 seeks 2000, and the Shea estate 2000 for a 160 acre farm with a tenant claim of 150 included. The highway commission awarded 2500, 2250, 0 and 720 respectively.
The National Life Insurance Company intervenes in the district court foreclosure of F. W. Armstrong against Frederick A. and Stella M. Burchard. It seeks a judgment of 25 532 81 on a note secured by a mortgage on the Royal Laundry premises at 621 Fourth avenue SE dated June 1929. It asks that the plaintiff's lien be declared junior to its claim and requests a receiver be appointed to manage the property.
Robert Cook acting as receiver for Cedar Rapids National Bank files in district court to obtain stock assessment judgments of 5000 dollars against Elizabeth Morrison Lambert and John Thomas Morrison.
Cedar Rapids attorney Carl Hendrickson was appointed local counsel in the receivership of Wapsie Valley State Bank of Central City. The appointment was approved by Judge H C Ring O U Conwell as examiner in charge for D W Bates, with the state superintendent of banking acting as receiver.
Linn chapter No 900 Marion hosts the Northeastern Iowa De Molay district conclave with 50 plus delegates by noon and 100 expected. Morning session opens with address of welcome by Mayor Pazour and response by Starr Ulrich. Delegates, officers and guests named include Ulrich, Dvorak, Bailey, Hoxie, Eaton, Fetter, Leedom. Initiatory and De Molay degrees conferred in afternoon. Banquet at six with toastmaster Allen Edwards and speaker H J Burgstahler. Hubert Utterback guest. A Cedar Falls officers interpolation ends program. dance at Cedar park tonight. Woman's Missionary society met with 11 members. Gleanings from the Annual Conference discussed. June meeting planned.
Edouard Herriot solidified his leadership at the radical socialist party congress in Clermont-Ferrand as the left wing "young Turks" were shouted down. Cudencet was forced to withdraw a speaker after delegates protested an attack on Herriot, who remains a minister without portfolio in Premier Gaston Doumergue's cabinet.
Washington AP A proposal to restore drought stricken lands retired from wheat and corn hog programs to market crops was sent to Secretary Wallace by Rep Shallenberger Nebraska. He stressed any change must not alter bonuses for crop reductions and warned drought may further cut yields beyond expectations.
A roof fire at 1317 C avenue NE was put out by firemen at 11 35 a m Saturday. Company No 2 responded to 8 45 a m call at J M Kurtz home where a stove caused smoke after a small explosion. Dolan gets well contract. Charlies D Dolan Cedar Rapids deep well contractor lands 8 inch well job for Anamosa state park pool. M ul Hutton state engineer will oversee the project.
Davis M Auten funeral services were held at the Swan and Leytze chapel in Independence Sunday at 3:30 pm with Rev Fr Myrick in charge. Burial followed in Wilson Cemetery near Independence. Babe Dies. John Edward Donohue infant son of Mr and Mrs Raymond E Donohue of Milwaukee, former Cedar Rapids residents, died at midnight Friday after two transfusions failed. Leroy Cleveland of Marfa Texas commutes between ranches in Texas and Mexico by airplane, 235 miles apart.
John Walters and Mary Ellen Granger received American Legion medals at a junior high assembly. Walters, noted for perseverance despite illness, earned the boys’ medal for honor courage scholarship leadership and service. Granger earned the girls’ medal for companionship character courage scholarship and service.
Marion residents learned Dr. F. S. Skinner is improving after a serious pneumonia illness. He is at Mayo hospital in Rochester and will have an operation when his condition allows.
The Benton County Federation of Women's Clubs met at Hart Memorial Library in Belle Plaine with 83 attendees. County officers presided, reports from all federated clubs were given, and Mrs. Eugene Henely delivered the main address on "The Clubwoman's Yardstick."
The Nelson family of 1340 Sixth avenue announce the marriage of their daughter Verna to Martin Ellinger of Chicago. The wedding occurred May 7 at Waukegan Iowa and the couple will reside at 4834 Troy Street Chicago.
Marion churches schedule Mother's Day emphasis with services across denominations. Baptist led by Rev. Bridwell features morning sermon Our Mothers and evening Call for a Chance. Catholic mass at St Joseph's. Christian church hosts Motherhood sermon and play. Union services 7:30 p.m. at several churches. Methodist, Congregational, Free Methodist, Lutheran and others mark Mother's Day programs and special activities.
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