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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1936
Page
2
Chicago AP reports unofficial Friday receipts: hogs 25 000 cattle 5 000 sheep 11 000. Buyers paid steady to slightly lower, top hog price 9.85, real weights and yearlings near mixed goals as markets brace for holiday closure.
Wall Street opened strong but traded unevenly as nerves over European events dampened speculative buying. Front runners rose on dividends while many blue chips lagged. volume thinned near the close with transfers around 1.85 million shares as traders priced in potential new government controls on stock dealings.
Chicago livestock market overview with U S Department of Agriculture data. Hogs receipts 26 000 including 8 000 direct. weights above 219 pounds steady. top at 9 85. most 150 180 pounds 8 60 to 9 35. Pigs scarce. sows 9 00 to 9 35. Cattle receipts 10 000. calves 1 500. yearlings steady. best commercial yearlings 12 25. few steer lots 11 65 12 00. heifers scarce. bulls to 5 35. cows to 4 35. selects around 10 00. Sheep receipts 17 000 including 9 900 direct. fat lambs active and mostly steady. best 9 35 and up. ewes 3 00 to 4 25. feeding lambs scarce.
Cattle receipts reach 2 500 with calves, moderate activity. Loads of choice to prime yearlings at 11.75, other loads from 9.50 to 11.25, good heifers above 10.50, beef cows 4.00 to 5.00, stockers and feeders scarce with varied quotes for steers, heifers and cows across weight classes.
Cattle receipts 2,700 to 2,900 with good and choice fed steers and yearlings at 9.50 to 11.50, calves strong to 8.50. Hogs 13,000 with top at 9.35 and 160–180 lb range 8.75 to 9.10. lighter 7.00 to 8.35. Sheep 4,000 mostly natives. fat lambs higher to 8.85, ewes and lambs steady to higher as buyers push for 25 cent gains.
Combined hog receipts at twenty two yards and nine packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ending 8 am Wednesday totaled 39 800 down from last week and up from a year ago Prices were mostly steady with changes of a few cents per range of weights from light to heavy hogs and sows quoted in dollars per hundredweight including lighter weights at 6 50 to 7 75 and heavier hogs up to 9 40 for various weight classes with sows priced between 8 00 and 9 00 depending on weight.
Regional hog price listings show Waterloo, Mason City, and Ottumwa markets steady to modestly lower. Prices vary by weight, with 140-150 pound hogs around 6.25 to 6.70 dollars in Waterloo and 6.00 to 6.30 in Mason City, while heavier hogs fetch up to about 9.20 dollars.
Hog prices steady across weight classes in Austin Minnesota with AP reporting on midweek levels. 180-200 lb hogs bring 8.50 to 8.80, 200-290 lb 8.85 to 9.15, 290-325 lb 8.75 to 9.05, 325-350 lb 8.65 to 8.95. packing sows 275-550 lb 7.90 to 8.70.
Omaha hogs run 10 000 with bid up to 9.40 top. calves and cattle mixed range. heifers near 8.50 to 9.75. cows 4.25 to 6.00. bulls 4.50 to 6.00. Sheep lambs 15 to 25 cents higher, bulk 8.85 to 9.00.
Heavy hogs on the local market advanced a nickel on Wednesday while lighter hogs hold steady. The top price remains 9.15 pounds for the 200-325 pound grade, with other local markets also steady.
The document lists sale prices for hogs by weight class from 140 to 550 pounds, calves, and sheep Lambs with ranges and percent marks. It also shows cattle market tiers for Choice steers, yearlings, heifers, grass cows, canners, and bulls with price bands and weight brackets.
The Cedar Rapids listing shows grain prices with corn at 83 to 95 cents and soybeans at 1.18, along with hay and straw values of 12 dollars and 6 dollars respectively. Wholesale vegetable figures include oranges at 4 dollars, potatoes 2.25 to 2.60, lettuce crates 3.25 to 3.50, and cabbage at 2.2 per hundredweight. Hides and leather values list No 1 cured beef hides at 8.5 cents and No 1 calf at 110 cents, among others.
A New York AP bulletin lists global currency figures and percentages for many nations and cities. It shows bid and travel rates, including Great Britain at 489 13-16, France 4.657%, Italy 5.2642, Germany 40.24, Portugal 446%, Tokio 28.61, Shanghai 29.75, Hongkong 30.55, and Montreal 100.18% with New York 99.81% adjustments.
Chicago wheat and corn traded with a firm tone as short-covering and deferred deliveries supported prices. Wheat rose about a cent amid European war clouds and dust storms, with May delivery at 1.16 held by selling pressure. gains narrowed as buying eased. Corn opened firm with wheat but finished with small gains as late selling followed December delivery pressure. Weather in the western wheat belt aided movement of corn from the country.
Furnished by Lamson Brothers & Co. details Chicago cash wheat and corn bids with grades and prices for oats soybeans barley timothy and clover seed along with lard prices. Includes office contact in Cedar Rapids and Chicago provisions data for mixed, yellow, white and sample grades with bid ranges and cash terms.
Wheat receipts 69 cars unchanged Prices for No 1 heavy dark northern spring 60 pounds 1 36 1 43 42 No 1 dark northern spring 59 pounds 1 35 1 42 2 58 pounds 1 34 2 41 1 2 fancy No 1 hard Montana 14 percent protein 1 31 2 1 33 2 No 1 red Durumee corn No Pen 1 06 2 1 07 2 1 to 1 2 cents lower oats No 3 white 44 13 44 46 cents
In Chicago markets live poultry shows 40 trucks with varied prices for turkeys hens and roosters, dressed turkeys and ducks steady to firm. Butter remains steady with creamery specials and firsts priced, potatoes show mixed U. S. No. Russets and regional stocks with diverse price points across varieties and grades.
AP reports New York price lists show butter at 11 801 firm cheese 289071 firm and unchanged eggs 18993 firm with mixed colors refrigerators packs 292 to 30 cents standards 29 to 2914 cents firsts 28% to 2834 cents seconds 27 to 27% cents other mixed colors unchanged live poultry steady by freight fowls Leghorn 11-13 cents and other freight prices unchanged
Butter futures closed with storage standards showing Nov 32.5 cents Dec 32.42 cents and Jan 32.34 cents. Eye futures listed Nov 29.5 cents Dec 29.5 cents and Jan 28 cents. Idaho Russet potatoes for Jan 2.87 and March prices noted.
In Tokio, delivery boys balance food trays and dishes stacked five feet high as they ride on bicycles, navigating crowded streets with heavy loads and careful footing.
Stock listings from Adams Express to Knickerbocker show daily bid prices, with numerous entries across industries and exchanges. Key firms include Allied Chem, Am Can, Bethlehem Steel, Continental Oil, Coca Cola, General Electric, Sears Roebuck, Union Carbide, U S Steel, and Westinghouse among others, reflecting broad market activity.
Robert G. Hutchison and Gertrude Bernice Hillerege, both residents of Marion, obtained marriage licenses. The filing confirms their intent to wed in Marion and lists their legal names and addresses.
Two WPA workers on the Ellis park river road project narrowly escaped when their car slid in deep snow and plunged into the river. Walter Swore, in the front seat, squeezed out through a broken rear window as the vehicle sank, while Isaiah Patten jumped free before the car was hauled out. Swore swam to shore. Patten was unharmed.
Jennie Newman filed a $5,000 breach of promise suit in district court against James R. Merritt on alleged marriage proposal. The case, heard before Judge H. C. Ring, ends in a stipulation with a $200 award to the plaintiff.
John Armstrong thirty one of Boston Massachusetts pleaded guilty to larceny in district court Wednesday after changing from not guilty. Judge A B Clark ordered a one year county jail term with release after thirty days for good behavior and absent from the county. Armstrong was accused of taking several scarves from a Cedar Rapids store on November 12. police arrested him.
A district court jury hearing the Frank Whitney versus Joseph Hadsell and J. C. Grady contract dispute was dismissed by Judge H. C. Ring after Whitney dismissed his action and the defendants their $500 counterclaim. Costs will be shared equally.
Leo Holub, 25, of near Prairieburg, pleaded not guilty before Judge A. B. Clark in district court on assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury. Bond of 1500 dollars had been posted. The inform tion by County Attorney G. K. Thompson Feb. 16 states Holub beat Frank Power of near Prairieburg on the night of Nov. 3.
Allen Hill 20 of 1237 Third Street NW faced a statutory offense charge in district court. Judge A B Clark set bond at 1000 dollars after a true information filed by County Attorney G K Thompson's office on behalf of a 14 year old girl. Hill was arrested Wednesday by Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon.
Judge A B Clark in district court awarded Shipe as assignee a judgment for 497.32 on a note and account against Peter T Hansen and Minnie K Hansen. Clark also granted Shipe a 154.83 judgment against Walter A Barman and Libbie Barman. Judge Moffit schedules equity assignment in district court Friday at 9 a.m.
Rail lien yields edged higher in a colorless session while industrial convertibles and utilities remained narrow. U S Government prices clung to slight gains and losses, with Federal Farm Mortgage 3s dropping, while Rock Island general 4s and Erie 5s posted small gains. Foreign issues showed several advances led by Abitibi Power 5s and Buenos Aires 4% to 5s, with U S bonds closing firmer overall on Treasury securities across several maturities.
Raw sugar holds at 3.70 in spots. Futures show March at 2.85 and September at 2.90. Refined sugar unchanged at 4.80 for fine granulated.
AP report from Minneapolis notes flour in carload lots per barrel in 98-pound cotton sacks. Family patents unchanged at 6.90 to 7.10 and standard patents unchanged at 6.50 to 6.70. Shipments total 21 976 bales. pure bran at 31.00 to 31.50 and standard middlings 35.50.
U S Department of Agriculture reports persistent demand for domestic wool in Boston with moderate turnover. Twelve months Texas wools averaged $1.00 to $1.02 scoured. French combing 2 blood territory wools moved at 96 to 98 cents. combing ¾ blood territory at $2 to 94 cents. 82 to $5 cents for combing 44 blood territory wools.
Prices for consecutive days and types of ads are listed. Rates include Day 40 cents, Three Days 90 cents, Seven Days 8 dollars, with per day options and special low rates for Work Wanted ads. Deadline times, publication rules, and contact methods for placing Want Ads are described.
James Yeager of the Iowa State College athletics department will speak at Marion post 298 American Legion’s annual football banquet on December 8 in the high school gym. Tickets go on sale soon.
The Oxford club of the Methodist church will hold its annual Thanksgiving party Friday at 6 p.m. at Dr. and Mrs. E. T. Gough home. A picnic supper will be served with requested covered dish sandwiches and table service. Evening activities include games and a musical program.
A union Thanksgiving service will be held tonight at 7 30 at the Congregational church with Rev. E T Gough of the Methodist church to preach. William Overall, previously treated at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids, has returned home greatly improved.
The Co-Workers of Townsend club No 1 gathered Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Bert Dean. Twelve women spent the afternoon sewing.
Mrs Forest Blackford entertained fifteen children on Saturday for her son Richard’s sixth birthday. A large cake with lit candles sat at the center of the table. Favors included balloons and candy. Guests listed include Twyla Hutton Teresa Gritzner Marilyn Morrissey Marilyn Brostil Dorothy Hallasay Bobby Hallasay Elmer Davis Calvin Robison Beverly Lutz Rosalie Hess Diane Hess John Bunting Richard Blackford Beulah Blackford and Betty Young.
Mrs Pauline Neville of 462 South Seventh Street is seriously ill and has been admitted to St Luke s Hospital for treatment.
A Sunday evening farewell gathering at the Merrill Wilson residence honored Mr. and Mrs. Clark Bartlett who depart Tuesday for California. About five hundred banco were played and lunch served to sixteen guests including Har old Usher William Stillions Miles Hess Earl Caraway and the Bartletts with local hosts from Marion Cedar Rapids and surrounding families.
The Hopeful Workers 4 H club at Madeline and Maxine Elkin’s home voted Merle Albaugh as president Maxine Elkin as vice president Arline Fernow as secretary and treasurer Myra Jane Scott as press reporter and Mary Stoneking as historian Twelve members and guest Mrs D B Storck attended. A Christmas party is set for December 19 at leader Mrs E Allbee’s home. A Book club meeting reviewed I Am the Fox by Van Etten with Mrs M W Courtney after luncheon at Mrs H N Strader’s. Mr and Mrs H Ballew and Mrs John Levin travel to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with relatives.
Mrs J C Sisler will host the Comforter division of the Ladies Aid at a picnic luncheon and Christmas party on Dec 2. Ten cent gifts will be exchanged. coffee cream and potatoes furnished. Separate note: Mothers club hosted by Mrs Frank Allen. donations taken for Thanksgiving baskets for needy families.
Mrs. Elda M. Kemp reviews the state WCTU convention at a local meeting. Thanksgiving events are listed with church services, campus visits, and home gatherings. The post office will close Thursday with one mail collection at 4 p.m. and no deliveries.
Funeral services for J C Falkerson Marion business man were held Tuesday at the Yocom chapel with Rev W E Fisher of the Presbyterian church officiating. Handy Sack Dealer company employees attended the service in a body. Pallbearers were Karl Kendall A E Granger Ed Bills Rudolph Harris John Gill and Irwin Lanning Burial was in Oak Shade cemetery Osceola lodge No 18 I O O F will nominate officers at a meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in I O O F hall
In London Ontario a family led by Mrs E E OConner and four daughters kept an injured hummingbird alive for six weeks using an eye dropper. They fed it milk honey tomato juice and blood from meat until the bird could flutter about the house again.
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