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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1934

Page

2

Hog Prices Hold Steady Amid Strong Demand in Chicago

Active hog demand at Chicago stockyards keeps prices steady to strong as total receipts reach about 52,500 at four terminals, with Chicago taking 33,000 and top hogs rising around five cents. Cattle, sheep, and hogs show mixed moves across markets, with Iowa and Des Moines reports noting steady to higher quotes for various weight classes and regional packers adjusting prices accordingly.

Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh East St. Louis

Chicago Livestock Market Report From Agricultural Department

Receipts for hogs, cattle, sheep and lambs show mixed demand with steady to higher prices for heavy weights and lighter offerings. Hogs top at around 605 per hundredweight. cattle steady to slightly lower across grades. vealers and cows uneven, with good and choice bidding in heavier classes. Lambs and sheep hold firm with feeder activity and bids rising to 650 and above for select lots.

Montana Chicago Livestock Chicago Iap UB Dept. Agriculures Pu Bnfep Fordine

Omaha cattle and sheep market results show mixed bids

Cattle receipts around 15000 with mixed bids. Feeder steers and fat cattle steady to firmer, midweek trade saw some underweights off about 2 percent. Slaughter cattle and cows steady to easier with stockers and feeders steady. Sheep and lambs slow, prices weak for slaughter lambs, but some strength in feeders and native range lambs.

Omaha -Ap Pridas Scime

St Paul Livestock Market Report

Cattle receipts mixed with steady to firm bidding on slaughter steers and heifers. Prices ranged from about 2.75 to 5.50, with top figures near 5.25 for prime steers and 5.50 or more for some fed heifers. Cows and bulls sold sparingly with small gains noted.

ST. Paul South ST. Paul IAP c & Inot Agriculture Auno Commercial

Local hog prices reach top of 5 60 in market

Hog prices on a Monday market rise with 180 to 220 pound hogs up a nickel and the top reported at 5 65. Local calves and cattle show varied quotes, with packers bidding up to 5 95 for larger hogs and cattle prices fluctuating by weight and quality in a steady market.

Ottumwa Sc Uota- Hons Des Moines Good Packers Sinclair Hog Market Bing Irie T Bre Csssu

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Market Prices and Hides

Local Cedar Rapids market notes list grain and produce prices including corn at 73 74 cents and oats around 40 cents, hens and springs priced by weight, and wholesale fruits and vegetables with values for oranges lemons potatoes bananas head lettuce celery cabbage and onions. Hides are reported with varied prices for cured hides including beef and horse hides. values shown for different hide categories.

Leghorn Springs

Live poultry and potatoes market report from Chicago

Markets show receipts of 13 trucks firmer hens and various poultry prices with leghorn hens around 12c to 16c, turkeys steady near 24c, ducks 34c, roosters 10c, and young or old birds priced per weight. Potatoes on track receipts 178 with steady supplies, Wisconsin round whites US No 1 at 80 to 90, Idaho russets and Oregon russets in various grades, no butter or exs market noted.

Chicago Aps Wisconsin Idaho Colorado Oregon

Coughlin Launches Social Justice Unit

DETROIT UP Father Coughlin announces a voluntary enrollment drive for a national union for social justice inspired by Rev Fr Charles E. Coughlin. He says NUSJ will be a living, vibrant organization independent of political parties and seek constitutional guarantees of social justice.

Detroit NUSJ National Union For Social Justice Charles FE Coughlin Shrine of the Little Flower

Grains Close Lower on Winnipeg Board

Winnipeg grain prices fell late in trading as selling hit the final minutes. Wheat futures closed at day’s lows with declines of about a quarter to a half cent. December option at 77.5 cents, May 82.14 to 82.5 cents, July 83 cents. Export sales of Canadian wheat under 200,000 bushels offered small support. Flax hedges and daily price limits showed limited impact amid a quiet cash grain market.╝

Winnipeg Winnipeg Grain Exchange

Grain Movements and Wheat Receipts Across Markets

Grain movements show Chicago and Winnipeg receipts with Sunday and Monday totals, alongside mixed holiday notes. Winnipeg cash grain reports No 1 hard wheat at 80.4 cents, No 2 at 7.0 cents, and other grain prices across barley and flax with firm futures for wheat and sparse corn quotes in market summaries.

Chicago Northwest Duluth Minneapolis Winnipeg Cash Grain Winnipeg

Quintuplets to live own lives say Dionnes in interview

Callander Ontario AP reports Mr and Mrs Ovila Dionne told questioners in their first formal interview that the quintuplets would choose their own paths as they grow. They dismissed rumors that the five girls would become nuns, saying plans would be for the girls to decide in their own time and on their own terms.

Callander Ont Ovila Dionne Dionne

Doubt Remains In Cutting Election Result

Santa Fe New Mexico six days after the election doubts linger over the U S senator race. Official returns show Bronson Cutting 74850 votes to 73552 for Dennis Chavez with 1298 behind, while Chavez says pending precincts and 3000 absentee ballots may give him victory.

Santa FE N. M INS United States New Mexico Bronson Cutting Dennis Chavez Chavez

New Oil Drill May Revolutionize Industry

Beaumont Texas reporting a collapsible drill bit designed to transform drilling for rotary systems. Inventors L P Kinnear and C W Kinnear, veteran South American drillers, claim eight years of work produced a tool that keeps drill pipe rotation and fluid circulation while changing the bit, allowing adjustable pressure on well walls via a piston like pipe action controlled by a valve at the hole top.

Beaumont, Tex L. P. Kinnear C. W. Kinnear

Lisbon Quake Sparks Mass Run for Open Areas

Thousands fled into streets and parks in Lisbon after two tremors struck at 830 am. Damage reported as slight and no serious injuries were noted. The event caused widespread alarm across the city as residents sought safety outdoors.

Lisbon INS

Markets Closed Across United States for Armistice Day

All financial and commodity exchanges in the United States remained closed Monday in observance of Armistice Day except livestock markets in Chicago and New York. Canadian and European markets stayed open as usual.

New York United States Chicago

Congress No Rubber Stamp Says Reid at Rotary

John C. Reid of Three-Minute Cereals told a Rotary luncheon that the recent election proves the people want a new deal and revolt by ballot. He cited Lincoln and warned against rigidity in tradition while urging recovery measures and broad national justification of the economic system.

Congress Reid John C. Reid Rotary Club Hotel Roosevelt Code Committee United States Glenn Frank University of Wisconsin Cedar Rapids Frank Washington Abraham Lincoln

Zephyr service opens to Lincoln Omaha and Kansas City route

The Zephyr, a Burlington speed train costing 200000, began a daily round trip serving Lincoln, Omaha, and Kansas City. On its first regular trip, the 250 mile route carried full loads in about four hours fifty five minutes each way, faster than steam trains. Governor Bryan attended the Lincoln welcome as crowds gathered at stations with era-evoking displays.

Lincoln, Neb Zephyr, Burlington Lincoln Omaha Kansas City John Downey Jts Fred Garlow Cody Wyo William F Buffalo Bill” Cody Charles W. Bryan

Stage Errors Make Comedy Of Rope Trick

ST PAUL UP Until stage hands learn the difference between red lights and white lights Robert Heger amateur magician is going to forego an attempt to claim a 25000 prize for duplicating the magic rope trick of India He hired one of St Pauls largest halls for his public demonstration and planned a London trip after the show The trick went awry as electricians mis set lights exposing a wire and spoiling the illusion The Hindu boy vanished not and a severed arm appeared causing audience gasps and later laughs as the curtain failed to hide the staged gore and an extra arm fell from the cape revealing the trick was flawed

ST. Paul Robert Heger India Heger London Hegel

Illustrated pantomime at Bethel A. M. E. church Friday

An illustrated pantomime will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday at Bethel A M E church with public invitation extended to all attendees.

Bethel A. M. E

Firemen fight two early morning house blazes

Firemen sacked a roof fire at the home of J. B. Scriven at 915 6 Avenue NW at 9 20 a.m. Monday. At 10 35 a.m. they responded to 1325 Second Street SE where a curtain caught fire from a gas stove, with loss confined to the curtain.

J. B. Scriven 6 Avenue NW K. K. Allbones Second Street

Legion Poem Written by Sioux Valley Vet Read in Cedar Rapids

Harry Grant, son in law of Mrs M R Brierly of Sioux Falls, a past commander of the Sioux Valley post American Legion, wrote a poem to boost Legion membership. The poem was read at a Hanford post meeting in Cedar Rapids.

Harry Grant M. R. Brierly Fourth Avenue SE Sioux Valley American Legion Sioux Falls S. D Hanford Post Cedar Rapids

Boy Hurt In Corner Collision On Seventeenth Avenue

Richard Havlik eight, of Belle avenue SW, sustained bruises to the head left foot and right leg at 12 15 p m Monday after running into a car's left front fender at the corner of Seventeenth avenue and C street SW. The vehicle was driven by F A Work of North Liberty. Work notified police and the boy refused medical attention.

Richard Havlik Belle Avenue Seventeenth Avenue C Street F. A. Work North Liberty Work

Photograph of Billy Duster in The Catholic Forester

A photo of Billy Duster eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Duster 355 Garden Drive SE appeared in the November issue of The Catholic Forester. The article notes his appearance with the Musketeers Drum and Bugle corps at the Century of Progress exposition. Billy attends Immaculate Conception School and belongs to the Boy Rangers sponsored by the Catholic Order of Foresters.

Billy” Duster Charles Duster Garden Drive SE Catholic Forester Musketeers Billy Immaculate Conception School Boy Rangers Catholic Order of Foresters

Poison Marshmallow Kills Child Eight in Denver

A bucket of poisoned marshmallows laced with arsenic led to one death and nine poison victims in Denver. Nellie Lucero, 17 months old, died after a group of children found and ate the treat from a barrel. Eight others were rushed to hospitals as doctors battled to save them. The children, exploring a junk yard for a pet rabbit, discovered the barrel and sampled the candylike contents.

Denver Nellie Lucero

Riots Rock Paris on Armistice Day Across France

Armistice day sparked renewed clashes between rival French political groups. Gun battles in Paris and brawls in several cities injured several people. A Lille melee saw nationalists jeer a socialist communist anti fascist front. Narbonne memorial violence involved clashes between communists and opponents. Demonstrations targeted Edouard Herriot in Paris and Lyon.

Paris Doumergue Lille Narbonne Edouard Herriot Lyon

Observe Book Week in Marion with library list

Sixteenth annual Book Week runs November 11 to 17 with the slogan Ride the Book Trail to Knowledge and Adventure. The public library adds many new titles for circulation including works by Lincoln Lincoln Curwood Kyne Bend etc. Local clubs host meetings, Red Cross, Masons, and women’s groups plan events. Armistice Day observed with services.

Silas Bradford Joseph C. Lincolns Joseph C. Lincoln Zane Greyls James Oliver Curwood Peter, B. Kyne James Shore S. V. Bend Hest E. J O'Brien Peel Trott Joseph C R. H. Graves M. T. Raymond L. P Hauck M. H. McNeely H. W Frees J. G. Lawson Lydia Stone Doctor Rabbit Grumpy Bear YGC Hinkle Fannie Mead Robbie Bubbles E. H. Sherwood Loraine The Elizabeth Gordon Danny and Fanny Strickland Gillilan

Hospital mix up leaves New York mother with girl baby

Mrs Genaro Pisacano appeals to Mayor LaGuardia after hospital birth tag mislabels her child as female despite her memory of a boy. Doctors claim the baby is hers and a nurse later returns a girl infant. Hospital attributes error to a wrong initial tag.

Hospital New York Gennaro Pisacano Fiorello H. LaGuardia Police Department Fire Department Manhattan

Second year home furnishing class lesson held at Storck home

The South Marion Township Farm Bureau group met Friday for the first lesson of year two. Gladys Adams led “Pictures and Wall Hangings” with one visitor present. Leaders and co operators named for each township district include Mrs. Taube and Miss Albaugh in Millwood, and others across Squaw Creek to Concord. The next meeting is set for December 3 at Mrs. Charles B. Michel’s home.

South Marion Township D. B. Storck Gladys Adams H. J. Huss Rogers Crossing Arthur J. Taube Lucille Albaugh Leslie Dunn Charles Michel Millwood Elmer Barnhart Bert Gibson Squaw Creek Clyde Kearns Fred McShane Martin’s Creek Harley Ives Charles Lahr Excelsior Elmer Graham Consolidated Roscoe Blinks Carol Roberts Picayune Earl Daubenmier Ione Hanson Hazel Ridge Louis White David Gott Pleasant Grove Carl Carver Catherine Reinheimer Concord Frank Webber Harley Erwin Charles B. Michel

M. & St. L. Auction Delayed Second Time

MINNEAPOLIS AP Auction sale of the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad was postponed for the second time to Feb 11 due to lack of bidders. Judge Wilbur S. Booth of the federal circuit court signed the postponement order.

Minneapolis Minneapolis and St. Louis Wilbur S. Booth Federal Circuit Court

Deaths Mrs SaVilla Jones Funeral Rites Held In Cedar Rapids

Funeral services for Mrs. Sa Villa Jones wife of Neal Jones will be at 2 30 pm Tuesday at Bethel A M E church with Rev J W Collins officiating. She died after a brief illness at 11 30 pm Saturday and is buried at Oak Hill cemetery. A Cedar Rapids resident sixteen years she came from Lincoln Nebraska and leaves three daughters a granddaughter and a sister. She was 52 and a Bethel A M E member. Friends may call 7 9 pm Monday at Johnson mortuary.

Savilla Jones Neal Jones Fifth Street SE Bethel A. M. E J. W. Collins Oak Hill Cemeery Jones Cedar Rapids Lincoln Neb Essie Barretti Minnie Black Effie Osborne Catherine Davis Nettie Christman Bethel A. M. E. Church Johnson Mortuary

New Gas Impurity Scale Weighs Molar Weight

Lawrence Kansas AP reports a university scale that measures gas impurities by determining molar weight. The device weighs the actual mass of molecules, reflecting how atom numbers and packing affect weight.

Lawrence, Kan University of Kansas

Coat thief Palmer nabbed after shoplifting at Bishop's

J. E. Palmer aged 37 of Davenport was held in the city jail Monday on larceny after being caught on Tenth street and First avenue E. He wore C. E. Miller's overcoat taken from Bishop's cafeteria minutes earlier and admitted the theft, according to police.

J. E. Palmer Davenport City Tenth Street First Avenue E C. E. Miller Washington Avenue SE J. C. Tyndall Chicago Palmer Miller Bishop's

Wintering in Cedar Rapids: Wilberforce student Arthur Taylor

Arthur Taylor son of Mrs Agnes Taylor 423 J avenue NW Wilberforce university Wilberforce O arrived Cedar Rapids Monday to spend winter with his mother. A senior journalism student he will finish his university work next year and recently became a member of the National Negro Newspaper All-America association. He was editor of the Wilberforce Mirror last year and served as college publicity agent. Taylor attended Grant high school.

Arthur Taylor Agnes Taylor J Avenue Wilberforce University Wilberforce Cedar Rapids Taylor National All- America Association Wilberforce Mirror Grant High School

Death of Henry Blanson Jackson in Cedar Rapids

Henry Blanson Jackson 65 died at home on Sunday after an extended illness. He worked for Cedar Rapids Transfer Co. and was born in Cass county Michigan. Survived by three sons Edward John Willard all of Cedar Rapids, one daughter Mrs Harry Hilton of Cedar Rapids, three brothers George Bert Charles, three sisters Mrs Charles Steine Mrs Carrie Perkins Mrs Ida Marsh of Cleveland. Funeral 2 pm Tuesday Beatty chapel Rev Frank H Ward officiating. Burial Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call 7 to 9 pm Monday Beatty mortuary.

Henry Blanson Jackson Sixth Street Cedar Rapids Transfer Company Cass County Mich Edward John Willard Jackson Cedar Rapids Harry Hilton George Bert Charles Waterloo Charles Steine Carrie Perkins Ida Marsh Cleveland, O Beatty Chapel Frank H. Ward Oak Hill Cemetery Beatty Mortuary

Bride Elect Is Honored At Twilight Tea

Twenty guests gathered at Miss Carolyn Kahler’s Marion area home for a twilight tea in honor of Miss Louise Carpenter whose wedding is this week. Chrysanthemums adorned the tea area, Vivian Holm and Evelyn Coppock poured, and gifts were given to the guest of honor. Out of town attendees included Mrs. Dilman Moothart of Maquoketa and Mrs. Walter Morrison of Mount Vernon. A separate note records a birthday surprise for Mrs. Charles B F Michel with a night of games and refreshments attended by Clifton Hawk, Martha Higgins, Carl and Alice Wallace, Arthur Taube and family, Lloyd Taube, Katharine Taube, George Michel and son Gene.

Carolyn Kahler Marion Louise Carpenter Vivian Holm Evelyn Coppock Dilman Moothart Maquoketa Walter Morrison Mount Vernon Charles B. F. Michel Clifton Hawk Martha Higgins Carl Wallace Alice Wallace Arthur Taube Lloyd Taube Katherine Taube George Michel Gene

Pabst Death At 150 Feet After Parachute Jump Delay

Chicago coroner outlines a fatal air accident involving August Pabst 27 of Milwaukee a member of the brewing family and naval reserve lieutenant who remained at the controls until it was too late to jump his passenger John Swazas 24 of Waukegan died in the plane fire after leaping at 150 feet.

Chicago INL Pabst Milwaukee Brewing Family John Swazas Waukegan

Germany Hails New Pocket Battleship Admiral Scheer

Berlin reports Germany commissioned the pocket battleship Admiral Scheer for active service. Chancellor Hitler recalled the ship's carrier in the Battle of Jutland, the World War’s major naval engagement.

Berlin Ins Germany Admiral Scheer Hitler Jutland

Funeral services for George B. Nunn held at Turner's chapel

Funeral services for George B. Nunn will be held at 2 pm Wednesday from Turner's chapel with burial in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Turner mortuary.

George B. Nunn Turner’s Chapel Linwood — Cemetery Turner Mortuary

Planetarium Marks First Anniversary with 280000 Visitors

The Fels Planetarium at the Franklin Institute celebrated its first year with about 280000 visitors. Citizens attended lectures and viewed projections of artificial planets in the synthetic night sky.

Philadelphia Fels Planetarium Franklin Institute Museum

Births Reported for Two Families in City

Born to Mrs and Mrs Frank Drakozal at Mercy Hospital a son on November 11. Born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Blaty at Mercy Hospital a daughter on November 12. Street addresses listed for both families.

Frank Drakozal Eleventh Street Mercy Hospital Arthur Blaty F Avenue NW

Bandit Kills USC Student in Los Angeles

Lawrence L. Lyon, a USC postgraduate student, was shot dead by a Black robber early Monday. The suspect fled during a running gun battle with police.

Los Angeles Lawrence L. Lyon University of Southern California

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