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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1932
Page
4
Market reports show varied hog prices with receipts higher at some points and lighter at others. Strong activity in Chicago and Pittsburgh contrasts with slower trade in other regions, as buyers responded to weekly supply shifts and packing demand across multiple centers.
Chicago floor notes show July wheat sliding to a season low amid broad pound weakness and bearish sentiment. Corn oats and rye eased, with minor shifts in other grains. provisions softened on scattered selling. Local sales held near unchanged, with receipts around 240 cars in a quiet trading day.
A chaotic OCR fragment from a markets page lists various items and numbers. The readable elements mention milk prices, package weights, receipts, and miscellaneous product references, but no coherent event, date, or principal entity. The fragment appears to be a scrambled ledger or ad rather than a complete news item.
The October railway net operating income is seen rising for major carriers due to cost cuts, while gross revenue falls. A British note due December 15 unsettles markets as commodity prices show muted reactions to sterling moves. The report lists a broad slate of stocks and prices, highlighting a cautious earnings outlook amid shrinking steel purchases and uncertain maintenance spending.
Fragmentary market notes show hog price trends easing locally with several entries mentioning price markers and farm names. Readers see references to producers and buyers but OCR quality leaves many details unclear while indicating continued softer price action.
A fragmented ledger of market activity shows mixed results as trading starts for the year. Reports hint at erratic demand, uneven prices, and regional shifts while weather notes influence early sessions and supply expectations.
Joseph M. Garlick 88 commander of T. Z. Cook post of the G R died Saturday night. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Turner chapel and 3 p.m. at the family lot in Masonic cemetery Tipton Iowa conducted by Rev J R McCullough and the Daughters of the Veterans of the Civil War. Garlick enlisted August 30 1862 served as corporal in Company I 153rd New York Infantry wounded in action and discharged May 31 1865 from U S general hospital Rochester NY. Friends may call at Turner chapel.
Jacob Bolei 60 roomer at 426 Eighth Avenue SE died by his own action Monday morning by turning on a gas plate. His body found about 9am by Dr F E Humphreys on the first floor. Coroner Vorpahl said no inquest. Bolei despondent over a recent divorce. formerly in charge of the housing shelter.
Mrs Lillian Martin Walters 54 wife of Henry Walters died at home on Vinton road at 10 15 a m Sunday after a lingering illness She was born March 5 1878 in Clinton county and lived in Cedar Rapids over forty years She is survived by her husband a brother Vernon H Martin and a sister Mrs Kathryn Curry all of Cedar Rapids Private funeral services will be held from Beatty chapel at 2 p m Tuesday conducted by Rev Ermil B Frye Burial will be in Linwood cemetery No flowers requested
Anthony Nepovim died at his home 1321 First Street SW at 8 am Sunday after a lingering illness. Born September 19, 1875 in Chrudim Bohemia he came to Cedar Rapids in 1907. Survived by his wife two children Jerome and Mrs Wendy Poduka plus fifteen grandchildren and fifteen stepchildren. Funeral arrangements and burial details follow in the local obituary.
Mrs Carl K Lange of 431 Twenty Third Street SE was injured Saturday afternoon when thrown from her horse near Cedar Rapids. She suffered a fractured pelvic bone, was treated at St Luke's Hospital, received first aid, and was later released to her home where her condition was reported as good.
A son named Ernest Warren was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert G Dochierman of 641 Sixteenth Avenue SW on Nos wO.
A pair of fatal and nonfatal injuries occurred in crashes involving two cars and a motorcycle. Cecil H. Walter and his wife faced injuries, while Virginia Walter and Frances Fleihler sustained head, hand, lip, and wrist wounds. The motorcycle riders fled the scene, identities unknown. Main, a Monticello Express pressman, died. he is survived by two brothers and a sister.
In Cedar Rapids the Windsor hotel at 110 First Street NW faced a two alarm blaze at 2 a.m. on Sunday. A cigarette stub dropped in Robert Beatty’s room lit a fire that filled the third floor with flames and smoke, damaging one room and a hall section, while guests escaped via ladders or the lobby. Two alarms brought four companies to fight the blaze. no roof breach or spread to adjacent rooms.
Mary Catherine Jennings eighteen suffered a sprained ankle at eight a m Monday when three cars collided at Grande avenue and Eighteenth street SE. Mrs Jennings driving west and Mrs Edith Clark from rural route four were involved. Mrs Clark unhurt. both cars damaged.
A short circuit in the wiring of a car owned by Helen Tilep at 2030 Grande avenue SE sparked a fire at 11:35 am Monday. Fire company No 3 put out the blaze, no injuries reported. Grass fire near 1909 C avenue NE was tackled about 1 pm Monday. Municipal skating rink at Manhattan beach remained closed due to rising temperatures making ice unsafe, despite a large crowd earlier.
Forty members of Ambar Grotto traveled to Davenport Saturday to assist Mohassen Grotto in celebrating its silver anniversary. Local candidates for the Grotto were initiated at the Davenport event, replacing the fall ceremonial held here.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered at the Presbyterian church in Marion to honor Mrs. L. R. Blackledge after her fatal Nov. 20 car crash. Services featured several local lodge members, floral tributes, and a Cedar Rapids organist with a burial at Oak Shade cemetery.
Edwin A. Van Valkenberg editor and publisher of the Philadelphia North American died at 65 after a several month illness from heart disease. A friend of Theodore Roosevelt he shaped public affairs in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania during a lengthy journalistic career.
Two personal injury suits arising from a crash at the junction of South Dakota Highway 20 and Federal Highway 2 near Devil's Lake on November 20, 1931 were dismissed with prejudice at the plaintiffs’ costs after settlement before Judge F. O. Ellison. Albert and Minnie Kitsch of Devil’s Lake sought judgments of 10 556.50 and 10 240.70 respectively. Glenn Kitsch, their son, received a 100 personal injury judgment after a waived trial. Claims cited alleged brain concussions from the crash.
Federal raiders seized two ounces of brown liquid from a fruit jar at Ritzie Cigar store 406 Third Avenue SE. If tests show whisky rather than vinegar as the defense claims, Joe Shullsta 22 and W A Wil Nama 40 will waive to the federal grand jury on charges of maintaining a nuisance. Only witness was US Agent Hube Taylor at a Monday hearing before Commissioner Dan Authis.
Charles F. Miller of Albia IA gave a noon talk titled My Neighbors Kids to a Rotary audience. He joked that neighbors have many kids, the market is flooded, and there’s no escape from them. He urged everyone to give of themselves to neighbors kids, calling them our affliction and hope.
Robert Plotz a 17 year old messenger boy for the Postal Telegraph was wounded when a rabbit hunting shot by Fred Plotz jr went astray in a Lisbon area hunt. The ball struck above his right eye but passed as only a glancing blow and was not considered serious. The party also included Frank Syee.
William G Kotutnvy and Beulah Ramsey, both of Cedar Rapids, were issued marriage licenses. The couple plans to wed in the near future.
Miss Catherine Schulz of Maren RO entertained at a Saturday evening shower for Mrs. Howard Martin, a recent bride, at Mrs. Fred Lutz’s home. Bunco featured high and low scores by Mrs. Martin and Miss Pauline Wiley, with sixteen guests, including out of town visitors from Cedar Rapids, Viola, Martelle, Iowa City, and Iowa.
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