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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1935
Page
15
Improved consumer demand and reduced pork supply lift wholesale prices in Chicago. The report notes hog prices rising 19 to 27 cents with pork products gaining, while cattle trading remains dull and beef quotes steady amid tighter market conditions.
Fragments show various weights from 8 to 425 pounds and prices around 7 to 8 dollars. Figures list weekly totals, tones of goods, and unit prices for different lots. Units include 12200 and 31300 figures with multiple 8s and 9s. The text is OCR clutter with inconsistent formatting.
In Chicago market activity mixed futures and spot prices for wheat show nervous movement. Cedar Rapids notes wholesale fruit and produce pricing alongside grain bids with apples and pears listed among commodities.
Stocks advanced on Friday with gains for International Harvester, Union Pacific, and Canadian Pacific while utilities and motors eased. Grain and cotton markets showed steadier activity as freight car loadings data prompted cautious optimism for rail shares.
Wilson and Co hog market reports higher local prices for truck hogs with prime grades gaining 15 cents today. Prices listed across weights and grades show general uplifts, as beef and lamb markets also note firm to higher quotes.
New York bond prices fell modestly Friday as primary government securities held steady while corporate issues showed mixed shifts. Treasury notes 4s 44 54 and 3s 46 49 traded near quoted levels with yields little changed and foreign issues mainly firmer despite some declines in select securities like Goodyear and Pacific channels.
In Washington AP reports the government asks the Supreme Court to hear arguments December 16 on the Tennessee Valley Authority Act's constitutionality. Stanley Reed, solicitor general, also seeks to delay until next February the federal reply to a nosuit by eight southern rice millers challenging the AAA. The court likely will rule on the motions next Monday.
A $10 934 80 Mary Ann Phelan personal injury suit with Hazel Wharton against Kenneth M Winchell was settled and dismissed with prejudice before Judge John T Moffit for injuries from a car leaving the road near Byron Illinois on October 23 1933. Judge Moffit excused petit jurors until Monday morning at Linn county November district term. A $293 60 rental claim by Sarah Culkin against H C Jensen and S O Endsley was dismissed by the plaintiff before Judge Moffit. Harry Carney seeks total judgment of $188 35 against W J Nebendahl on three account claims and a lease count.
New York AP John Barrymore will return the diamond ring to Elaine Barrie. Attorney Frank Aranow says Barrymore is under no obligation and both Barrie and her mother signed statements confirming no further claims or payments.
Vincent Cesare a 35 year old Chicago plastering contractor was found with three bullet holes on a rural road near Elmhurst. Police detained Pearl Zumpf a Chicago bakery clerk for questioning though no motive or connection to the slaying was disclosed.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists rates for consecutive days for want ads. It outlines line counts, per-day costs, and extended charges, plus extra 10 cent fees for out of town ads and instructions for submitting ads by phone mail or in person.
Lost black and white collie mostly white named Rex. Last seen near Texaco area. Reward offered. Also missing set of keys with identification. Call Box E-55 Gazette with details.
A $25.00 reward is offered by The Gazette for information leading to arrests of immoral use of want ads. The page also lists discounted men’s wear and assorted shop notices including gifts, fur services, jewelry, tailor offerings, transfer services, and various local sales and specials. Numerous business names and addresses appear across the listings.
A fragment listing numerous local venues for dining dancing and beer at places like Brown Derby Bowery Lapayette Cafe and Casino with hours dinners and live orchestras. Includes notices about transportation safety and a box-advertisement request.
Readable fragments list prices for permanents and waves at multiple beauty shops. Advertises test curls and low weekly payments, with shop names and contact numbers including Stark Beauty Shop and Helene Beauty Shop.
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