Hog market tone lifts prices at Chicago yards
Demand improves at Chicago stockyards with hogs gaining 5 to 10 cents while receipts total 36,800 at five terminals. Chicago received 21,000 hogs with top offerings at 10 cents higher to $3.80, average around $3.55, and cattle and sheep markets showing mixed to steady strength across Cleveland Pittsburgh East Buffalo and East St Louis with varied volumes and prices.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
East Buffalo
East St. Louis
East St Louis
East Aul
East St. Laws
ST. Paul
ST _PAUL
INS
Kansas City
Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Grain and Produce Prices
A dated Cedar Rapids price list shows mixed grain quotes for wheat rye barley and corn plus assorted farm produce. It lists bale straw, hens under four pounds light hens and other poultry weights, wholesale fruits and vegetables including oranges grapefruits lemons sweet potatoes potatoes bananas lettuce cabbage onions tomatoes and related prices. Local prices appear with multiple typographical errors and unreadable segments.
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California
Aegis Geen
Wren
Wheat Prices Rally After Nervous Trading In Chicago
Wheat futures closed up 2% after a volatile session on the Chicago board of trade with nervousness over pending exchange regulation weighing on sentiment. Corn and oats also finished higher as profits, weather notes, and regional crop conditions influenced trading, amid light volume and shifts by shorts covering.
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Chicago
Northwest
Chicago Board of Trade
Commodity Exchange
Washington
Edmonton
Alberta
Winnipeg Milling Company
Hat
RO Cromwell
South Dakota
Yankton
Aberdeen
Mullers National Federation
Canadian Northwest
Liverpool
Wall St Stocks Mixed as Downtick Eases Late Session
Wall Street opened with a modest decline in early trading on Wednesday, then steadied and slimly recovered near the final hour. Heavy declines in metals moderated as Case, American Telephone and United Aircraft edged up about a point, while U S Smelting halved a six point loss. Trading was very dull with about 700000 shares changing hands amid cautious sentiment.
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New York
Case
American Telephone
United Aircraft
U S. Steel
U S
American
Continental
American Tobacco
U_ S&S
American Smelting
Howe Sound
du Pont
Union Carbide Armour
American Can
American Telephone US
Steel
Chrysler
General Motors
Johns Manville
Great Western Sugar Santa Fe
N. Y Central
Consolidated Gas
Local hog market edges up with 5 cent gain at noon
Hog prices on the local market advanced 5 cents by Wednesday noon. Prime top rose to 310 dollars while packer top stood at 225. Prices for various hog categories range from 180 to 320, with premiums noted for quality and condition.
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Towa
Associated Press
Waterloo
Sun
Ottumwa
Kisling
Mason City
Des Moines
Bond Markets Review Sparks Mixed Week Amid Rates
Bond market notes from New York indicate a cautious trading session with modest gains and declines across sectors. Analysts cited rate expectations, inflation fears, and policy signals as drivers for limited moves in Treasuries and corporate bonds.
Bond Market Update Shows Mixed Moves Across Utilities
In Southern Park, Postel Telegraph, Nickel Plate, American and Foreign Power and Erie issues, gains improved from fractions to 243 points. Alleghany Corp 5s of 1950 American Smelting 5s Consolidated Gas 5 1 2s Duquesne Light 4 1 2s North American 5s weakened and changed hands lower. Industrial bonds held steady with light trading while foreign department morning prices mostly edged higher.
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Southern Park
Postel Telegraph
Nickel Plate
American
Foreign Power
Erie
Alleghany Corp
American Smelting
Consolidated Gas
Foreign Department
Births in Ely and Center Point mark May newborns
A May sequence records births for Ken neth Gate to Mr and Mrs Edward Matvk of Ely on May 12, a son. a May 14 birth of a child to Mr and Mrs Ira C Smith of 322 Sixth Avenue SWaésson. and a May 15 daughter born to Mr and Mrs H I Brookman of Center Point at St Luke's hospital.
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Edward Matvk
Ely
Kenneth Gate
Ira C Smith
Sixth Avenue
Swaésson
H I Brookman
Center Point
St Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids and Central City Couples Apply for Marriages
Marriage licenses issued for Edgar F Strahl and Saide Mae Ruth Raitt of Cedar Rapids and Theodore W Tatro and Vera M Smith of Central City.
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Edgar F Strahl
Saide Mae Ruth Raitt
Cedar Rapids
Theodore W .Tatro
Vera M Smith
Central City
Death of Linn County bailiff Joseph Vowles ends long service
Joseph Vowles longtime Linn County district court bailiff died at his Cedar Rapids home at 3607 First Avenue East after a brief heart illness. Born January 7, 1861 in Glas tonbury England, he came to the U S at age seven and later worked for the B C R N and Illinois Central railroads before buying a farm and then settling in Kenwood Park. Survived by his wife seven children two brothers and five grandchildren, he was a member of Osceola Lodge I O O F Marion and Royal Arcanum. Funeral announcements will be made later.
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Joseph Vowles
Linn County District Court
First Avenue
Court House
Glastonbury
England
Vowles
Ashton
Muscatine
Cedar Rapids
B. C R. and N
Tlinois Central Railroad
Manchester
Kenwood Park
John W
R. J Beach
C. I. Derflinger
Marion
G. G. Buckley
LeRoy Lewis
Arthur Vowles
Davenport
Bernice Beach
Florence Jane Lewis
Richard
Janet May
Joseph Derflinger
Osceola Lodge
Royal Arcanum
Four Generations Survive Mrs Evans 87
Mrs Mahala Evans widow of John Evans aged 87 of Cedar Rapids died at a local hospital after a lingering illness. Born May 30 1846 in Detroit she had lived in Cedar Rapids twenty five years. Surviving are three children L G Evans Mrs W R Parsons and E J Byvans, a brother and sister, ten grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm in Rohn funeral chapel conducted by Goldie Cook Richardson. Burial Linwood Cemetery. John Hannon 83 dies after short illness survived by four grandchildren and a brother. Funeral arrangements pending. A B Anderson 43 former Cedar Rapids resident died Tuesday in Long Beach California. Survived by widow Libbie Blaha, a son John Arthur, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services in Long Beach. Alicia Blaha left for Long Beach to attend.
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John Evans
Forth Avenue
Detroit
Mich
Cedar Rapids
L. G Evans
W. R. Parsons
E. J Byvans
Waterloo
John Hannon
George Hannon
Bever Avenue
Peru
William Elliott
Dan Pearson
George Heath
Chicago
Decatur
A. B. Anderson
Anderson
Long Beach
Calif
Mr Anderson
North Western Railroad
Otis
McKinsey
Arizona
California
Libbie Blaha
John Arthur
Alicia Blaha
Divorce Decrees Dominate May Term Court Actions
In district court Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning, default divorces led the May term as Judge H C Ring granted multiple decrees. Theodore W Tatro of Central City obtained a default divorce from Lemp Tatro on desertion and planned to remarry Vera M Smith after a license was issued. Ida Lally regained her maiden name Ida Johnson after a divorce from John Lally for cruel and inhuman treatment. Mary Dvorak was divorced from Rudolph Dvorak and Mary Tichy was restored. Richard DeLaNoy and Richard W. Lones also received decrees for cruel and inhuman treatment, with restoration of former names where applicable.
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Theodore
Tatro
Central City
Lemp Tatro
H C Ring
Tatros
South Dakota
County Clerks Office
Vera M Smith
Centraliit
Ida Lally
Judge Ring
John Lally
Ida Johnson
Mary Dvorak
Rudolph Dvorak
Mary Tichy
Richard DeLaNoy
Florence I DeLaNoy
Richard W. Lones
Mary L. _Lones
DeLaNoy
Will of Mary Kitzhaber paves Cedar Rapids estate
Mary Kitzhaber died April 9 in Cedar Rapids and her will was probated by Judge H C Ring. Beneficiaries include sons Lawrence A and Albert H Kitzhaber and daughters Mrs Josephine Kitzhaber Harkness and Mrs Katherine Kitzhaber Bowen. Otto Sikore named executor. Will dated December 2 1930 at Andrus Wisconsin.
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Mary Kitzhaber
Cedar Rapids
H. C. Ring
Lawrence A. Kitzhaber
Albert H. Kitzhaber
Josephine Kitzhaber Harkness
Katherine Kitzhaber Bowen
Otto Sikore
Andrus
Wis
Divorce Suits Filed in District Court for Cruel Treatment
Iola Davis sues Arthur M. Davis and Frank L. Sobers sues Chloe Frances Sobers in district court on cruelty grounds. Mrs. Davis seeks custody of four minor children and child support. Marriages occurred in June 1925 and 1926 respectively.
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Iola Davis
Arthur M. Davis
Frank L. Sobers
Chloe Frances Sobers
Judge Overrules Divorce Decree Modification Bid
Judge H C Ring in district court Wednesday overruled James Hamilton Armstrong’s bid to modify the divorce decree in the Armstrong v Armstrong case. He sustained the plaintiff Josephine Armstrong’s motion to dismiss the application. Mrs Armstrong was granted a divorce on November 14. The defendant claimed he had not received an equitable share and asked to be heard further.
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H C Ring
Josephine Armstrong
James Hamilton Armstrong
Plan Aluminum Plant in Tennessee Valley Considered
A proposed 20 million dollar federal loan to Standard Aluminum and Alloy would finance a large aluminum plant in the Tennessee Valley. The plan, backed by a Chicago engineering service, aims to cut costs, expand national supply, and create widespread employment while challenging Mellon controlled interests. Harold L. Ickes and TVA trustee David Lilienthal ordered expert review for potential impact on Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and Alabama.
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Mellon
Public Works Administration
Aluminum Trust
TVA
Public Works
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David Lilienthal
Tennessee Valley Authority
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Arkansas
Alabama
Standard Aluminum and Alloy Company
Ill
Decatur
Ala
Bauxite
Ark
Three speeders fined ten dollars in police court
Three speeders Lester Brookman J C Vail and W R Smith were fined 10 and costs each in police court Wednesday. John Jacobsen and Joe Jilek were fined 2 and costs each for disregarding a traffic signal and improper parking respectively. A panel of motorists fined 2 and costs each for parking without rear sights followed.
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Lester Brookman
Eighteenth Street
J. C. Vail
Eleventh Street
W R. Smith
Seventeenth Street
John Jacobsen
D Avenue
Joe Jilek
Twenty-first Avenue
Co. G. Miles
A Avenue
Joe Nemec, Jr
First Avenue
Donald Hladky
Sixteenth Street
E. Severn
Twenty-second Street
Clarence Jacque
Fifth Street
Joe Metelak
R. W Diederick
A. L Summy
Second Avenue
Vern Titen
Seventh Street
Paul Goodrow
Center Point Road
M Ambdenstock
Marion
Stanley L. Stoecker
Hassen de Hook
Emma Toeller
H A Fitzsimmons
Third Avenue
Florence Jayne
Mount Vernonavenue
Harley Bence
Marshalltown
World Powers Move To End War In Chaco Region
London reports a group of world powers led by the United States and Great Britain plans concerted action to end the Chaco war between Paraguay and Bolivia. Steps would include political, economic, and military measures coordinated with the League of Nations. High officials say action is under serious consideration in Washington and Geneva.
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League of Nationa Bhaek Anny
Action World
Deeadie Ab
Finnedol
Stanley Tatdatis
Wetltinneda
United Babe
Eider Hayseed
Mona
Baldwin
Marion High School banquet highlights I. C. of hall
The Marion high school junior senior banquet at I. C. of Hall featured cellophane decorations in blue and silver, centerpieces resembling large flowers, and a three course dinner served by Grove City Rebekah lodge. Student officers and program themes noted, with plans for May breakfast and continued club activities across the community.
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Hall
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Robert Mu
George Busby
Savanna
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H. G. Millen
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F. J. Cleveland
Mary English
LeRoy Barber
Gaston Named Playing Manager of Des Moines Demons
DES MOINES AP A veteran catcher since 1917, Gaston was appointed playing manager to succeed Harold Irelan who becomes club general manager. Owners Keyser and Kelley said Irelan had too many duties but will oversee overall club operations as GM while Gaston acts as field pilot and player.
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Harold Irelan
E. Lee Keyser
Kansas City
Mike Kelley
Minneapolis
Irelan
Demons
Gaston
Drought Relief Plan Approved by Nine House Members
A drought relief program approved by a nine member House committee calls for liberalization of wheat and corn hog contracts and water conservation. A three member subcommittee will craft relief cropping plans for lands withdrawn from cultivation. The panel seeks to divert river water via dams and dikes to retain supplies for public use.
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Public Works Administration
Mussolini's Son Receives Air License in Rome
Vittorio Mussolini aged 17 earns a pilot license at Centocelle airfield in Rome, granted by his official capacity. The young aviation enthusiast is described as beginning his aviation career under the auspices of the premier's administration.
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Vittorio Mussolini
Aon
Centocelle
New Mexican Named Island Prison Head
Washington AP reports appointment of Swope as head of the Huw Mewaxiepalate prison system, awaiting confirmation from Pe Nell Island federal penitentiary. Swope succeeds Finch R. Archer who resigned.
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Kk BR
Swope
Huw Mewaxiepalate
Pe Nell Isaland
Finch R. Archer
Cedar Rapids Auto Toll Receives 1934 Adjustments
An item from Cedar Rapids notes changes to the auto toll for 1934, detailing revised rates and collection plans. Readers are briefed on how the new charges apply to motorists and the expected revenue impact for the city.
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Cedar Rapids
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