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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1933
Page
6
Market reports show hog receipts higher with top price around 4.95 and bids improving. Trading notes indicate representative sales, price fluctuations, and active demand alongside lighter movement in cattle and other livestock.
Local produce markets report mixed activity as buyers seek fresh fruits and vegetables. Vendors note steady demand for staples while specialty items move slowly amid cooler weather.
Chicago grain market closes sharply lower as sentiment turns bearish after Roosevelt pledge to curb prices. Wheat, corn, and oats slide with liquidating orders dominating and limited support from near term weather signals. Receipts and cash prices vary, with traders focused on domestic needs and market outlook.
The report notes HBOS higher on the local market with prices for cattle and weights listed. It mentions a $335 top price for a 200 to 260 pound grade and references Sinclair Nog Market and Calf Starmet in relation to trading activity.
The report shows General Electric and General Motors holding increments near small gains while American Telephone eases ahead of a dividend meeting. U S Steel Preferred declares another 50 cent dividend, lifting total per share to five dollars, with Standard Oil of Indiana firming on a 50 cent semiannual payout. Rails quiet as grain movements pass via J. E. Bennett & Co. inventory snapshots list numerous utilities and industrials with mixed price movements.
A Cedar Rapids catalog style list itemizes farm goods and produce with prices. Wheat oats barley hay straw and heavy springs are priced, along with fruits such as oranges grapefruits and Jonathan apples. Hides cattle and horse prices appear among the assorted agricultural offerings.
Wall Street opened quietly with mixed results as some sectors edged up while others drifted. Tobacco, steel, and metals showed small gains, while many issues stayed dull in a cautious session as investors held a sideline stance and awaited clearer cues.
The widow of Lon Chaney noted character actor dies at age 42 in Hollywood. Funeral arrangements were being planned with details to follow after the events.
A porch fire at 1220 PM on First Avenue was started by a boy with a jack-o-lantern flame. Mrs Anna Stark home nearby reported the incident. Fire Company No 3 responded to the blaze in the Mound Farm addition. Damage was minimal and contained quickly. Henekong listed as a top transshipment port reference.
Richard E Carney 61 long time Milwaukee Road switch crew foreman died in a Cherokee hospital at 7 p m Monday His home was 415 F avenue NW He survived by wife Anna a son Roy New Ulm Minn a daughter Mrs Fay Spess Brainard Minn and stepson A A Saha Des Moines The body was brought to Cedar Rapids for services at Beatty chapel Thursday at 1 p m Rev B F Austin officiating Burial Cedar Memorial Friends may visit 7 to 9 p m Wednesday
Frederick F Bishop 71 7th Avenue SE Cedar Rapids resident for 27 years died at University hospital at 230 am Wednesday after a lingering illness. Born Dec 31 1874 in Marengo he worked 29 years for American Telephone and Telegraph retiring last year. Survived by wife two brothers John and George Bishop Davenport sister Mrs Ed Kden a son S Harold Bishop and three sisters. parents predeceased. Funeral at Turner chapel 2 pm Friday with calling Thursday.
Louis Eppers of Donald Oregon leaves six teen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Two brothers and a son Claude preceded him in death. He belonged to the Presbyterian church since childhood and to the Moose lodge and Loyal American lodge of Keokuk. The Beatty chapel service is 7 30 pm Thursday conducted by Rev Russell F Judson. The body goes by motor Friday to Keokuk for 2 pm Friday services at First Baptist Church with Rev Mr Judson and Rev Mr Pickett. Burial is in Oakland family lot. Friends may call at Beatty chapel 7 9 pm Wednesday.
Jerome B. Mather aged 176 retired resident of Berlin New Hampshire and former resident of Cedar Rapids and Dixon in Scott county was found dead Tuesday from monoxide gas in his locked car in a garage. Authorities ruled suicide. a new bolt was found on the garage door inside. He left here about 1887 and no relatives are believed to be living here.
Mrs Antonie Stusak aged 75 of Walford died at home at 3 15 p m Tuesday after a lingering illness. Born in Bohemia April 5 1870 she came to Cedar Rapids at 16 and lived in Walford for 39 years. Survived by husband Joseph five grandchildren and children Mrs Frank Vorel La Porte City Ben and Mrs Jack Green Cedar Rapids. Burial in Bohemian National cemetery Cedar Rapids with service by Rev F D Chada. Friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 p m.
Henry C W Eppers aged 78, longtime Keokuk native, died at 645 pm Tuesday at his daughter Mrs E E Savern's home 1822 Mount Vernon avenue SE Cedar Rapids after a long illness. He worked for Cherry Burrell for years and was born September 9 1885 in Viele. Surviving are eight children in several cities and a brother, with more relatives in Keokuk Muscatine Burlington Win dom and Fat Madison.
Funeral services for Mrs Jennie Snouffer widow of Saint Snouffer who died in a local hospital will be held at Beatty chapel at 2 30 p m Thursday conducted by the Rev W R McCrory and Rev John Gent Burial will be in Linwood Friends may call at the chapel from 7 to 9 p m today
Joanne Shirley Kurth the three days old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Kurth 428 Favenue NW died at their home Wednesday at 9 am She is survived by her parents a brother Hubert grandmother Mrs McClurg of Brandon and several aunts and uncles Funeral announcements will be made later.
Reports from several towns detail injuries, weddings, elections, and local incidents. Leigh Foster, 40, injured in a West Chester quarry accident may lose a left foot after clothing snagged in a rock crusher. John Howard to impersonate Seth Parker in Mechanicsville. Washington County ministers elect Rev Fred E Miller as president. Tama and Meringo note legal and welfare updates. Greeley accident leads to hand amputation.
The Federation of Women's clubs hosts Thursday teas from 3 to 5 pm across Marion to raise funds for local projects and foster community spirit. Hosts include Mrs A A Hardin and Mrs H G Sttzel with varied programs and autumn decorations.
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