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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1937
Page
6
Snapshot of fluctuating hog, beef, and lamb prices with mixed demand. Reports show withholdings, early high records for fat lambs, steady to higher cattle prices, and general market volatility across steers, cows, heifers, and slaughter groups in Chicago trading.
Local hog prices move higher with quotes near 862 for top hogs and widespread gains across grades. The market shows robust demand as packers report firm tender prices and buyers seek higher quality cattle and calves amid rising wholesale activity.
A fragmented OCR item lists various agricultural products and market terms including oats barley wheat and vegetables. Mentions Freeman and Iron and references a market context with Prices and quantities, but the readable fragments are sparse.
Chicago reports that the 1937 crop loan will pay 50 cents a bushel for corn, boosting futures on the Chicago board but fading later as loan details unfold. Traders noted a strong loan antecedent with December futures holding gains while other months retreated, amid conservation program concerns and producer expectations.
In Marion district court Judge F O Flikson authorized ten percent dividends for depositors in the receivership of Commercial Savings Bank of Marion. The court set November 13 for hearings on selling or compromising remaining assets of the two closed banks. Bills receivable are largest items, and appraisers were asked to determine asset values for disposition.
The New York stock exchange and other New York security markets remained closed on election day. Chicago Kansas City and New Orleans markets operated normally. Cleveland Boston Pittsburgh stock markets closed while livestock and produce stayed open. St. Louis exchange planned an early close after the morning session.
Washington AP report states the United States on Tuesday refused an invitation from the Cuban government to take part in a proposed all-American mediation of the Spanish civil war.
A Tuesday morning blaze on the Cal Been blossom farm near Washington Iowa destroyed a chicken house double corn crib barn and hoghouse. Loss included 500 bushels oats 1000 bushels corn ten tons of hay an automobile harness and farm machinery totaling about 4500 dollars with partial insurance coverage.
Donations to the Boy Scout fund reach 202.50 from 180 donors, with a Thursday close planned. New contributors include Trojan Lodge No 548 A F and A M five dollars A C Sloss James Wallace two dollars each Ned Jones Ken Murdoch A G Beckman Dilman Moothart A B Black Charles Dye Z N Lundy Henry Miller and William Lary each noted. Also J S Reinheimer L E Storm and Mrs Elizabeth Snyder gave fifty cents. Erect Building, Thane Smith and Marvel Dickson plan a sandwich shop on Tenth Street, using material from a brick building razed east of the old courthouse. It will be 20 by 32 feet with a stucco finish and surrounding lot covered with crushed rock. Grace Starr Circle meets with organizer Miss Esther Luse.
After school gatherings at guardians homes and Halloween party at Van Lawrence's Slayton residence are noted alongside hospital visits, church service plans, and social visits. Community groups such as Camp Fire and Needlecraft Guild share meeting changes and collection needs while residents relocate.
Paris AP report says Senator Joseph Paganon aged 58, a veteran of seven cabinets, died of heart disease at his home in Paris overnight. His career spanned multiple governments and he held senior posts in French administrations.
Cairo report states 56 year old Sir Geof Frey Corbett, adviser to Egypts ministry of commerce and industry, died Tuesday bringing a sudden end to his service in the government.
A mosaic of classifieds lists missing items and favors. Lost items include a billfold with $31 and a driver’s license near 1st Ave and 3rd St SE, a Siema Pi fraternity pin at Paramount theater with initials AG, and various pets such as a small male terrier, a beagle hound named Vivian, and a black and white cocker spaniel named Queen with rewards offered. contact numbers are provided. Also noted are moving services, watch repair, loan offers, safety reminders for avoiding scams, and a broad mix of real estate and personal services.
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