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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1937

Page

8

Hogs Lead Market Rally as Prices Hit New May Peak

In Chicago and across major markets the hog trade surged with wholesale pork values up and led by May contracts. Hog receipts were lighter than expected, boosting packer competition and lifting heavy hog quotes to fresh highs, while beef and lamb movements remained steadier amid thinning slaughter.

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Winnipeg Wheat Market and Chicago Cash Provisions Summary

Winnipeg wheat operate prices show late session gains with May up around 3 percent and bids noted for 20 bushel lots. Chicago cash provisions list several wheat grades with bids near 194 for No 1 hard and 132 for No 2 hard, plus assorted corn and rye quotes, barley and Timothy seed figures, and lard prices indicating mixed commodity activity.

Chicago

Markets News Report From New York Stock Exchange

The article covers trading activity with notes on weak volume and narrow losses. It highlights labor questions as a dimming factor, mentions new laws affecting major firms such as American Tobacco Reynolds Standard Oil of New Jersey and Public Service of New Jersey, and observes limited investor enthusiasm despite some cautious optimism in boardrooms.

Sewest American Tobacco Reynolds Standard Oil N J Electric Power and Light Public Servie of National Biscuit

Wall St Stocks Published by J E Bennett Co Wump

Summary unavailable due to fragmented OCR. Readable entities include Allegheny Corp Allied Chem Paper Canadian firms and several major U S stocks. The page lists prices and quotes for numerous industries and companies with a focus on electrical, steel, oil, and manufacturing firms across market sectors.

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Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Grain Prices and Livestock

Inland market notes from Cedar Rapids list grain and feed prices, including oats at 123 and 125, rye around 8, corn hemp and soybeans at 1.44.158, hay and straw values, butterfat and poultry prices, fruit and vegetable quotations, and hides and leather prices. Multiple commodities and livestock categories are shown with varied unit prices and quantities.

Chicago Lamson Brothers de Co H Mowrey Cedar Rapids Merchants National Bank Lisa Lé Harley

Hog Market Surges Local Hog Prices Rise Sharp

Local market hog prices climb as hogs advance around 20 cents with pond packer bids noted. Reports show higher prices for quality hogs and occasional $1000 payouts for premium lots, reflecting strong demand and market optimism.

Marion News Tag Day Prizes Highlight Local Charity

The Iowa Children's Home tag sale in Marion raised funds with Miss Margaret Oldfather praising the effort. Joan Hart won first prize for the largest collection, followed by Dorothy Dumalton, Betty Mae Fowler, and Melba Smith. Numerous residents enjoyed gatherings as extended families and neighbors visited, gifts were awarded, and a card party proceeds to benefit the community.

Iowa Children’s Home Society Margaret Oldfather Joan Hart Dorothy Dumbalton Betty Mae Fowler Melba Smith

Chicago Federation Expels Local Over CIO Activities

The Chicago Federation of Labor voted to expel local 346 of the American Federation of Teachers amid turmoil over Harold J. Gibbons and his CIO organizing efforts. President John Fitzpatrick led the expulsion push after a stormy session with heated exchanges and shouted replies.

Chicago INS CIO Chicago Federation of Labor American Federation of Teachers Harold J. Gibbons Committee of Industrial Organization John Fitzpatrick Chicago Federation Fitzpatrick Clo

AF of L Launches Nationwide Drive for Transit Control

The American Federation of Labor on Monday announced a nationwide push to win or retain control of transit labor relations. Triggered by a CIO victory in the New York Inter borough Rapid Transit system referendom, the drive targets Chicago Los Angeles Denver St Louis San Francisco Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and other major centers.

New York INS American Federation of Labor CIO New York Interborough AF of Ly Chicago Los Angeles Denver St. Lows San Francisco Philadelphia Baltimore Washington

Gypsy Rose Lee to Resume Name of Louise Hovick

Hollywood reports that Gypsy Rose Lee will use her birth name Louise Hovick in film projects. Darryl F. Zanuck of 20th Century Fox announced the switch despite criticism from reform groups.

Gypsy Rose Lee Louise Hovick Hollywood Louie Hovick Darryl F. Zanuck 20Th Century-Fox Studio New York New Yorks

Stray and Lost Ad Roundup Pledges Rewards

A stream of lost items and rewards appears including a black female kitten spayed with initials J HH lost near 1225 4th St SW reward 3-1973 a Bulova Swiss watch downtown reward 2-7906 a white gold ladies watch bet between 3d Ave and 1433 Bever Fort eve reward 4608 a billford lost in Liberal with August Ellis 1611 7th Ave SE dial 3-1486 a lady long coat left in Ellis park finder calf 2-1590 a gray suede clove 3 pear right hand dial 39-2504 a small cold Swiss watch with wrist band dial 2-6051 a brown cocker spaniel named Brownie reward 308 3rd St SW dial 2-9465 plus a notice offering $25 reward by The Gazette for arrest of those abusing Want Ads.

4Th St J HH Onzette Billford August Ellis 7Th Ave. SE Ellis Park Plannes P Ave Rewnard Brown

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