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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1934

Page

4

Prices Of Hogs Turn Upward In Chicago Demand Boost

Active demand at Chicago stockyards lifted hog prices 10-25 cents from Friday's close. Receipts across five terminals totaled about 41 400 with Chicago intake around 19 000 and top hogs at 6 35 per cwt. Cattle and sheep markets showed varied gains and declines as other markets followed Chicago trends.

Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh East Buffalo East Side East St Louis STEEN Pitts Buffalo East St. Louis Chicago Livestock Chicago API US_ Dept. Agriculturer Erneta Bof Gore Alune

Wheat and cotton rally cooled by late selling

Mixed market activity saw early gains in wheat and cotton on the Chicago Board of Trade, with wheat futures up while cash prices held. Liverpool and Winnipeg effects faded as profit-taking emerged. Corn mirrored wheat trends with cautious buying and steady cash prices across the belt.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Liverpool Winnipeg

Local hog prices remain steady on Monday market

Hog prices in the local market show no change across grades. The good top remains at 5.90 dollars, with all categories holding their previous levels.

Assanated Waterloo Prine Mure Mason City Austin

Agriculture Department projects 1934 US cotton crop

Washington report shows the Agriculture Department estimating a 1934 cotton crop of 9,443,000 bales, down from 13,047,000 in 1933, with Sept 1 outlook at 9,252,000 bales and ginning figures to Oct 1 at 4,958,346 bales versus prior years.

Washington Agriculture Department Department Census Bureau

Cedar Rapids Grain Movements And Market Entries

Grain movement notes list wheat at 68e and barley at 40 cents while corn shows bids around 105 with various cash grain quotes. Multiple terminal market entries from Chicago echo mixed cash prices including yellow and white corn and white wheats with several grade indicators and seed categories such as timothy and clover seed.

Chicago Ned

Wholesale Fruits and Vegetables Prices Listed

A historical notice lists prices for oranges from California and Virginia, pears, and various vegetables. It shows unit prices for different lots and animals with entries like a No 2 horse priced at 1 50 dollars and other bid amounts. The legible portion records market quotes and available quantities from a local wholesale shop.

Bond Markets Mixed as Treasuries Edge Higher

Strong demand for U S government debt kept Treasury yields steady while corporate bonds displayed uneven performance. Traders watched rates move on inflation signals and hoped for policy cues from New York trading session.

Pennsylvanian Claims One Day Parachute Jump Record

Carl Lange 24 of Bele Vernon near Monfssen claims the world endurance record for consecutive parachute jumps in one day. He reportedly made twenty hops from dawn until 620 pm at Alten farm, from a plane piloted by Harold McClintock of McKeesport, surpassing Captain Garry Garcettson’s mark.

Monfssen Carl Lange Bele Vernon Garry Garcettson Bettis Field Lange Harold McClintock McKeesport Alten Farm

Toledo Zoo Receives Galapagos Tortoise from Houston

One of twelve Galapagos tortoises kept at the Houston Zoo for the New York Zoological Society has been sent to Toledo Ohio for display and study.

Houston Houston Zoo New York Zoological Society Toledo Ohio

Wall Street Opens Week With Quiet Market Lassitude

In New York and CAP editions, the stock market begins the week with calm, narrow changes. A few specialties hold firm while metals dip late. U S Smelting down three. Alaska Juneau, American Telephone, U S Steel and General Motors ease fractions. General Cigar advances around three points as Montgomery Ward Chrysler and Standard Oil of New Jersey hold steady. Transfers near 450000 shares. In foreign exchange sterling weakens and cotton rallies then fades. General Cigar climbs three points, American Woolen preferred up one, others rise or fall fractions.

New York U. S Alaska Juneau American Telephone U.S. Steel General Motors General Cigar Montgomery Ward Chrysler Standard Oil New Jersey CAP Sterling N. J American Can Pullman and Proctor and Gamble Santa Fe Pennsylvania U. S. Steel Western Union

MONDAYS QUOTATIONS FURNISHED BY LOCAL FIRM LISTS STOCKS

The item lists prices and quotations from J E Bennett Co and W A Jump with numerous securities and company names. It enumerates stocks such as International Nickel Alaska, Kennecott Copper, Libby Owens, Mack Trucks, Anaconda Copper, and General Motors among many others. The page compiles market quotes and related financial references from merchants and brokers in a 1930s style ledger.

J. E. Bennett & Co W A. Jump Senator Merchants National Bank Adams Express Inspiration Nickel Alaska Juneau Allegheny Corp Johns Manville Allied Chem Rephia Ammis Ghalmers Kelvinator Amerada Corp Kennecott Cappr Amn Can Kresge McIntyre Amn Smelting McKeesport Tin Amn Steel Fdys McKesson Rob Amn Marshall Miami Copper Ark Monsante Mont Ward Veal Atchison T&sf Sack Motors Ty Auantic Biscuit Auburn Auto Cash War Aviation Corp Catry Baldwin Loco Baldwin Loco , 73, Natl Dustirs Balto & Ohio Natl Pow & L Barnshan AY Natl Steel Beatrice Cry N ¥ Central Bendix Avn UN Y. NH & H Best & Co Noranda Mines Beth Steel Norf & Wesn Boeing Nor Park Saies Bohn Alum North Am Borden Co Quo Borg Warner Penick & Ford Canada Dry Penney JC Bhelps Dodge Caterpillar Phillips Pet Cerro de Pasco Plymouth Oki SF Sr Radio Corpn Aslo Seth Ata Rep Steel Reyn Bolvents Ccomw Southern Nell Union Gonsol Gas Skelly Agit Crucible Steel Blandhard Urtis Wright Deere & Co Studebaker du Pont Coroni Oi Eastman K Dak Old Eraland Union Carbide Fox Film A Nion Pac Freeport Tex Uni Gen Amn Ton Uni Air Lines Grn Bak Ng Seti Corpn Cinars Uta Founders Gen Fouds Ltt Gae Co Bafier Gen Motors Colette SR Steel P& LA Warner Bros Charism Pamwe Union Westehee AB Hrany Waker White Rock Hestake Moonaban Woolworth Fusion Matote Indus Rayon Chicago Bendix Avni Libby TeNen Marshall Fid Bors Warner Muddiewest Prima” Co Chicago Corp

Suit Against College Over Stone Wall

Worcester Mass report says a 378 foot stone wall on Fred E. Quagliersl farm was moved by mistake in a college project. Maynard claimed he offered the wall for use in a new building but workers moved the boundary wall instead. He seeks $500 in reimbursement for the loss.

Worcester Mass Fred Equagsiersl Maynard Assumption College Bundine Marnard

Births in local homes and St Luke's hospital notices

Birth announcements list eight new arrivals from families in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas with births at Mercy hospital St Luke's hospital and other local addresses. Names include Ralph Briles Kenneth Brown Donald Winters Rob Witherbee M J Manson AE Dantel Helmich John Berg and Elmer James with dates in October and multiple daughters and sons. The item ends with a stray radio fact about the speed of radio waves.

Ralph Briles J Avenue NW Mercy Hospital Kenneth Brown A Avenue NW Merry Hospital Donald F Winters Ninth Avenue St Lukes Hospital Rob Witherbee Fourth Avenue SE St Luke's Hospital M J Manson Cedar Rapids AE Dantel Helmich Thirtieth Avenue John Berg Fifth Avenue SF Elmer James Muartele

Court Dismisses Dobry's Appeal

The United States Supreme Court on Monday dismissed D. A. Dobry of Davenport Iowa as his appeal from a federal district court conviction in the Dobry Securities case failed to present a proper federal question. Dobry was convicted of making improper reports on the firm's condition to the Iowa secretary of State.

Washington United States Supreme Court D. A. Dobry Davenport Dobry Securities Company Dobry Iowa

Deaths Mrs Mary Wetzel 71 lifelong Linn county resident

Mary Wetzel 71 widow of Henry Wetzel died at her daughter Violet Tanners Palo home after a lingering illness. Born April 5 1863 she married Henry Wetzel Feb 25 1886. Survived by seven of eight children and many relatives. Funeral at Rohn funeral home Tuesday 2 p.m burial Linwood cemetery led by Rev John J Gent.

Mary Wetzel Henry Wetzel Linn County Violet Tanner Palo James Susan Kirkpatrick Mount Vernon Robert Kirkpatrick Coggon Cedar Rapids N Street

Death notice for James T. Gibbons in Cedar Rapids

James T. Gibbons salesman died at his home on Sixteenth Street NW Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Born March 6, 1890, he had lived in Cedar Rapids twenty one years. Survived by wife, two children Frank and Marcella at home, his mother Mrs. James Gibbons, two brothers Walford and Edward Gibbons, all of Dubuque, two sisters Mrs. Meany of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Charles Brewer of Fayette. He had been ill over four years. He belonged to St. Patrick's church. Rosary set for 8 p.m. Tuesday at Turner chapel. Funeral at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick's church with Rev. Father Peters presiding.

James T. Gibbons Sixteenth Street Cedar Rapids Francis Marcella James Gibbons Walford Edward Gibbons Dubuque Meany City Charles Brewer Fayette Gibbons St. Patrick's Church Turner Chapel Father Peters

Savanna Man Peter Fransen Dies After Ill Health

Peter H. Fransen of Savanna Indiana and former Cedar Rapids resident died Sunday at 7 30 p m He was born in Cedar Rapids June 24 1887 and worked at the Milwaukee railroad shops in Savanna for 19 years He is survived by his wife Helen his mother Mrs Anna Fransen two sisters Mayme Snouffer Martha Mohr and a niece Mary Ann Snouffer all of Cedar Rapids The funeral will be held in Savanna New Jersey Wednesday afternoon under American Legion auspices.

Peter H. Fransen Savanna Inl Cedar Rapids Milwaukee Railroad Helen Anna Fransen Mayme Snouffer Martha Mohr Mary Ann Sno

Death of C E Berryhill in Stanwood at 67

C E Berryhill 67 former Cedar Rapids resident died at his Stanwood home Sunday after a long illness. He lived on a Cedar Rapids area farm for years before moving fourteen years ago. Survived by widow Anna Berryhill and six children including Mrs Donald Ruddock Grand Island Neb Mrs Dave Appleton Stanwood Chan cey Gladbrook Grant and Lloyd Cedar Rapids and Truman Stanwood. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at the home with burial in Stanwood cemetery.

C E Berryhill Cedar Rapids Stanwood Anna Berryhill Donald Ruddock Grand Island Neb Dave Appleton Chancey Gladbrook Grant Lloyd Truman Berryhill Stanwood Cemetery

Ames woman Josephine Buchanan dies after long illness

Mrs Josephine Buchanan wife of John Buchanan and mother of Dean Earl and Prof John Buchanan of Iowa State College died at her Ames home Sunday after a long illness. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1 30 am in Ames and 4 pm in Linwood Cemetery. Other notices include the death of Bobby Siver 20 months old in Ames with funeral at St Joseph's Church and burial in Parnell Cemetery.

Josephine Buchanan John Buchanan Earl Buchanan Iowa State College Ames Josephine Hall Cecar Rapids Huchard Ams Linwood cemeUry Bobby Siver George Siver Fishterrth

Funeral services held for Mrs William Montgomery in Stanwood

Mrs William Montgomery 72 died at her Stanwood home after a lingering illness. Born May 11 1862 at Waverly she married William Montgomery Feb 14 1886. The couple lived in Nebraska Iowa before settling in Stanwood in 1923. Surviving are her husband six children two sisters twenty four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Stanwood Willam Montgomery Methodist Church L. Willams Ethel Keefer Dows Blanche Noehring Klemme Roy Montgomery Hutchinson, Minn Curtos Montgomery Th E Montgomery Nora Davis Sam Erickson Olivia, Minn

Boys Drum And Bugle Corps Entertains At Dairy Cattle Congress

The Cedar Rapids Boys Drum and Bugle Corps performed at Waterloo during the National Dairy Cattle Congress. They held a drill and band set at 11 a.m. on the exhibition grounds and a hippodrome show at 2 p.m. led by drill master Sergeant Francis D. Pugh. The group and their chaperons were hosted at dinner by fair management.

Cedar Rapids Waterloo Francis D. Pugh Tne College Fair Management

Accused of Beating His Parents Gets 30 Days

Herbert Brown 25 of 611 First Street SW was jailed for 30 days by Judge Thomas B. Powell in police court for intoxication and disturbing the peace. He was arrested after his parents alleged he beat them upon returning home. Fines of 10 dollars and costs were imposed on Harold Johnson 23 of 1019 D Avenue NW J C Howard 40 and T Mackey 29 of 2321 Second Street SW for intoxication.

Herbert Brown First Street Thomas B. Powell Brown Harold Johnson D Avenue NW J. C. Howard T. Mackey Second Street

Funeral for William L. Crawford Held in Mechanicsville

William L. Crawford died after a ladder fall while painting at his farm and suffered injuries in Cedar Rapids. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church with Rev. Arthur Osborne and Dr. E W Brown officiating. Burial followed in the local cemetery. He was born August 2, 1874 in Johnson county, married Ida C. McNee on March 16, 1910, moved to Mechanicsville in 1918, and is survived by his wife, son Orville L., brother Robert N. of Paonia, Colo., and sister Ethel M. Banta of San Diego, Calif.

Mechanicsville William L. Crawford Cedar Rapids Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church Arthur Osborne E. W. Brown W. C Isabella Roberts Crawford Johnson County Lone Tree Cedar County Ida C. McNee Crawford Orville L Robert N Paonia Col Ethel M. Banta San Diego Calif

Association Starts War On Dutch Elm Disease

Washington dispatch reports Charles Lathrop Pack head of the American Tree association launching a campaign against Dutch elm disease. He distributes the bulletin Another American Tragedy noting no cure exists and that infected trees must be located and destroyed to save elm varieties in New Jersey New York and Connecticut.

Washington Charles Lathrop Pack American Tree Association Pack New Jersey New York Connecticut

Marion News Highlights Local Church Meeting And Society Notes

Marian community digest reports the First Baptist revival-ending sermon by Rev. Arvid G. Lagerquist on weight of sin and divine judgment. Nearby residents travel, visit, and host social events. clubs, picnics, and meetings are scheduled through the week with multiple households and organizations referenced.

First Baptist Church Arvid G. Lagerquist Des Moines Nebuchadnezzar

Mother Moccasin Snake Carried 42 Children

In Altus Oklahoma the largest snake story of the year reports a water moccasin found after two men killed it at Lake Altus. Inside the severed snake, they discovered forty two young snakes. The incident involved Rev S C Eliot pastor Blair Oklahoma.

Altus Okla S. C. Eliot Blair Lake

Spectacular defense saves contract in bridge lesson

South dealer defends four heart contract by leading a low club to force North in, showing expert deduction and signaling how a misfit is avoided. Kibitzer’s critique is rejected as the play relies on logical strategy. Tomorrow’s hand promised for further discussion.

Kibitzer Tam South East North West

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