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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1939
Page
13
Chicago reports mark down in hog prices to $6.05 per cwt, lowest in years, as top values retreat from wartime highs. Dressed meat prices fall. cattle and hog sales show weak demand with varied steer, heifer, and sheep quotes from major markets.
Hogs continue weaker on the local market with all grades down 15 cents and top price at 9.55. Cattle market unchanged. In hogs for 149-159 lb, 180-160 lb, and other weight ranges prices show declines while hogs 270-300 lb and 240-270 lb appear lower. Cattle market notes include choice to prime steers at 9.00 to 9.00 with various weights and yearling figures. Sheep market lists spring lambs and bucks with price ranges.
Prices for grain livestock produce and fruits in Cedar Rapids. Grain values include Wheat No. 1 at 75 cents and No. 2 at 73 cents, Oats No. 2 32 cents, Barley No. 3 274 to 35 cents, Rye No. 2 39 cents, Corn shelled No. 2 yellow 4 si, Soybeans new crop No. 2 yellow 84 cents. Poultry prices listed for hens, chicks, springs, leghorns, and cocks. Wholesale fruits and vegetables with assorted prices for lemons, grapefruit, celery, lettuce, onions, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, cauliflower, potatoes, apples, and pears. Also hides and leather prices, and miscellaneous notes.
Chicago and New York market notes show steady or unchanged prices across receipts and commodities. Live poultry, eggs, butter, cheese, and dressed poultry amid mixed shipments and regional price levels with futures provided by Lamson Bros. and Co.
Wisconsin cheese quotes for the week of November 13 to 18 show daisies and horns around 15 cents with cheddars near 1 cent. Mississippi River stages list Davenport and nearby towns with falls and rises noted, including La Crosse and Dubuque, with no major changes across stations.
New York AP stock report shows a weak rally with early gains fading into profit taking. Minor fraction changes occurred across most sectors as about 850000 shares moved, with U S Steel Bethlehem General Motors and several others slipping while Chrysler Armour Union Pacific Sears Roebuck and Allied Chemical faced the drift.
Wall Street closes with a wide list of stocks and prices from Adams Express to Western Union. The day’s quotations include major banks, steel firms, auto makers, and telecommunication companies with figures reflecting a broad market snapshot for investors.
Berlin officials denied reports that Germany sent a strong note to Romania demanding more supplies. The claim originated from a British source and was not confirmed.
Chicago wheat held a tight range near prior close amid dull trading. December wheat finished down fractions while corn and oats showed mixed moves, with cash markets steady and exporters reporting substantial sales from Winnipeg and local receipts noted.
In a firmer bond session on Friday South American issues from Colombia Peru Brazil and Chile advanced as much as 4 points while holders resisted sales. Corporate rails and government issues were mixed with a narrow trading flow and notable markups.
Adolph F. Melcher of Waverly pled guilty in Des Moines to mailing a threatening letter to Gen Frank T. Hines. Bond set at 2500 dollars. he was jailed in Ottumwa and to be transferred to Dubuque. The letter reportedly threatened injury to Charles G. Beck, former manager of veterans hospitals. A grand jury indictment was attached to the complaint.
Classified page lists lost white male fox terrier with brown spots and floppy ears aged about five months, a black angora cat, a ladies wristwatch, and an atlas tire on highway No 11 north of Cedar Rapids with box response details. Also includes ads for jewelry, watches, transportation referrals, rooms for rent, and various services.
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