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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1936
Page
10
Unofficial Monday receipts show hogs 18 000 cattle 22 000 sheep 21 000 in Chicago AP report. Prices were nominally steady at week’s bottom with hogs down 25 to 40 cents and cattle 25 to 50 cents. hogs top at 10 25 and some medium weights at 9 50 to 10. Dressed meats held with pork loins down 1 2 cents but demand remained active.
U S Department of Agriculture hog receipts total 5000 with 4500 direct and prices showing limited movement. Cattle and calves receipts about 1300 with weight variations and mixed gains and losses across classes. Sheep receipts reach 8000 with fat lambs up slightly and western lambs near weekly highs. overall market cautious amid large runs and slow beef market.
U S Department of Agriculture in Omaha reports weekly cattle sheep and hog receipts with price ranges and weekly changes. Fed steers yearlings and heifers vary with weight class and grade while beef cows and cutters trend lower. Hog receipts include direct sales and steady prices with top reported at 9.75 for 190 205 lb choice.
USDA cattle and sheep receipts at St Paul totaled 3 000 cattle and 5 000 sheep with mixed changes from Friday. Slaughter steers weakened up to 25 cents, grass butcher stock down, cows steady to down, bulls lower, stockers and feeders mostly steady, heavy weights firm to higher. Calves 3 000 with steady to higher values for good and choice stock, sows and pigs showing uneven declines. hogs and light weights varied, with buyers adjusting to fluctuating demand. Sheep receipts 5 000: slaughter lambs 25 cents higher, slaughter ewes steady, feeder lambs active.
Sioux City AP cattle hogs and sheep results show receipts: cattle 400 weak with fat heifers scarce, beefs steady to lower, stockers mixed. hogs fully steady to higher with top at 9.65 on 190 220 lb loads. sheep receipts 1,500 with native lambs 8.75 down, fat lambs 0.40 higher, feeders near steady and clippers around 8.35 to 9.00 depending on weight.
Hog market report lists prices by weight in Waterloo and Mason City with 140-550 pound ranges. Waterloo shows scattered declines and steady quotes. Mason City notes steady to higher bids across light to butcher weights. Ottumwa confirms unchanged porkery prices after Saturday trade.
Hog prices posted for various weight ranges in Austin Minnesota show good to choice quality with barrow and sow quotes. Prices range from 7.95 to 9.30 per hundredweight depending on weight and class.
Combined hog receipts at 21 concentration yards and 9 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ending 8:00 a.m. Saturday totaled 20 800 head, up from 15 000 a week ago and 9 700 a year ago. Prices steady to a touch higher with spots 5 to 10 cents lower. Lennox, Lions lights 140 160 Ibs good and choice 7.00 to 8.25. light weights 160 180 Ibs 8.00 to 9.10. 180 200 Ibs 8.90 to 9.60. 200 220 Ibs 9.25 to 9.80. 220 250 Ibs 9.30 to 9.90. 250 290 Ibs 9.15 to 9.90. 290 325 Ibs 8.90 to 9.60. pigs 100 140 Ibs unquoted. packing sows 275 350 Ibs 8.50 to 9.00. 350 425 Ibs 8.15 to 8.75. 425 550 Ibs 8.00 to 8.50.
Local markets report hog prices holding steady with the top at 9 dollars 70 cents. Other local markets show no change.
The market lists prices for calves and sheep by weight and quality, with steers and heifers ranging from 4.75 to 9.00 per hundredweight. Lambs 70-80 lbs are around 8.50, with other cattle categories from 4.25 to 9.00, including grass cows and canners at lower values.
Grain and hay prices listed for Cedar Rapids with specifics for corn soybeans oats rye barley and wheat. Wholesale fruits vegetables eggs poultry and dairy items given with assorted price ranges and crate or bushel measurements. Hides and pony hides priced with various grades and conditions.
AP report shows flour cartloads per barrel in 98 pound cotton sacks with Family Patents at 7.30 to 7.50 dollars and Standard Patents at 7.00 to 7.20. Shipments total 25 734 with Pure Bran at 26.50 to 27.00 and Standard Middlings at 31.50 to 32.00.
In Boston the wool market saw a brighter tone in the last week though trading volume stayed low. Gains were linked to a firmer goods market and higher foreign wool prices. Domestic wools held steady with Ohio fleece quotes on grease basis around 35 to 38 cents, varying by grade.
The New York AP report lists quiet foreign exchange figures in cents for numerous countries and cities. It includes Great Britain 489 percent and other nations such as France 4.65 and Italy 5.26142, with several entries marked N or unquoted and cross listings for Montreal and New York.
Wheat values eased Saturday as better southern weather influenced markets. An additional factor was news of numerous French flour mills closing due to wheat shortages. Moisture in Texas Panhandle to Nebraska remains inadequate to assure a 1937 crop.
Lamson Brothers and Co. announces its Cedar Rapids office managed by H. R. Mowrey at 503 Merchants National Bank building with phone contact 2 3141.
Chicago AP reports no actual sales for cash wheat and rye. Corn values shown: No. 2 yellow $1.07, No. 3 yellow $1.06, No. 4 yellow 94 34¢, No. 5 yellow new 92 12 93 4¢, No. 5 white new 98 34 99 4¢, No. 5 white old $1.08. Sample grade 75 86¢. Oats No. 1 mixed 44 34¢, No. 1 white 45 2¢, No. 2 white 43 44¢, No. 3 white 43 12¢, sample grade 41 4¢. Rye no sales. Remit price 74 84¢ nom. making $1.12 41.46 no. Timothy seed 5.50 5.75 per cwt new $5.25 4 5.50 cwt. Clover seed 18.00 25.00 per cwt. Lard tierces $11.62 loose $11.15, bellies $14.75.
Minneapolis cash grain report shows bids for No 1 heavy dark northern spring 60 lb at $1.4354 and 59 lb at $1.4234, No 1 dark hard Montana with 14 percent protein at $1.3034, No 1 red durum at $1.18, corn No 3 yellow at $1.01, and No 3 white oats at 40 to 43 cents.
New York bond market reports show rails and industrials posting the best gains with carrier issues advancing fractions to about a point. Six year peak carloadings and Oct revenue forecasts boosted buying, led by St. Paul 5s Great Northern 4s Nickel Plate 4 42s Missouri Pacific 5s and Southern Railway 5s. Allis Chalmers 4s climbed early while some industrials were quieter.
U S government bonds closed with Treasury issues trading under varied prices. Treas 414s 47 52 at 119.20, Treas 333s 40 43 June at 108.30, Treas 43 47 at 109.60, and Treasury 3s 46 49 noted.
New York AP report shows butter receipts at 8 533 with weakness and varied price marks for creamery and extra grades. Cheese receipts total 180 021 with prices unchanged. Eggs receipts 14 423 with mixed color assortments and range of grade prices.
Chicago AP notes butter futures with storage and refrigerator standard details for November and December. Potato futures list Idaho russets with October and January prices.
Soviet Ambassador Constantin Yureneff proposed a complete new delineation of the far eastern Siberian border on Saturday to settle ongoing Russo Japanese frontier disputes. The plan seeks to define boundaries and reduce clashes between the two nations in the region.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Cooper in Milwaukee on October 16 at St. Luke's hospital. A daughter named Barbara Jean was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Nolte in Watkins on October 17 at Mercy hospital.
Ancient Chinese rulers punished the export of silk components including eggs worms cocoons and thread. only finished fabric carried value, with penalties severe for those seeking to move silken materials abroad.
New York AP reports stock gains Friday and Saturday as the market climbs toward renewed highs. Steel and related industries push shares higher with widespread participation, while some profit-taking closes near session end. Transfers reach about 1.1 million shares amid optimism on business prospects and steadier Europe. Major gainers include U S Steel Bethlehem Montgomery Ward International Harvester and many others with leaders General Motors Chrysler Sears Roebuck American Telephone Goodyear and General Electric showing strong performance.
Published by J. E. Bennett & Co. and W. H. mp manager this notes a Saturday list of stock quotations across many companies. It lists prices and percent changes for numerous firms including Johns Manville Allegheny Corp Can Pac and Chrysler Mtr along with gains and losses indicated in percent.
Mrs. Franklin Roosevelt will tour the nation delivering lectures on education beginning November 8, five days after Election Day. She is booked for an appearance in Wichita on November 28, with admissions charged. The booking is handled by Nell Adamson of Chicago for the Rockwell Kent agency.
A hunter's shot in Leadville caused a brief power outage in a portion of Denver over 100 miles away. Public Service Co of Colorado officials reported only an instant break and limited area impact.
National advertising in newspapers rose 26.6 percent in the last month over September last year. Retail ads stayed about 8 percent ahead, pushing total newspaper advertising 12.9 percent above September 1935 figures across 52 leading cities, Editor and Publisher reports.
John F. Updike 66 of 5030 avenue NW was found dead in his basement at 2 05 p m Friday by neighbor Mrs Rose Swab after his wife Mrs Updike, an invalid, could not summon him for dinner. Death by stroke certified by deputy coroner Dr R E Munden. He had worked as an engineer for railroads including B C R and N and Rock Island, retiring five years ago. Survived by wife four brothers and three sisters. Funeral arrangements pending at Rohn chapel with viewing Saturday evening.
E L Winn and Racine Vernier were fined for overtime parking in police court. Wilbur H Eldred filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court listing debts of 942 and assets of 242. George Hellmar, 35, was fined for intoxication after an incident at an unoccupied store at 930 Third Street SE. he will reimburse owner Gus Scolaro for window damage.
Mrs Clara E Wilson of 930 Twelfth Street Marion reported a black purse lost in a local store about 1 30 p m on October 14 containing about 25 dollars a 10 bill two 5 bills and several 1s.
Mrs. Bell Overmeyer of Elizabeth Avenue Stumptown reports her daughter Iris 17 left home Friday and has not been seen. Iris may have gone to Waterloo with Ann Dwyer 38 visiting from Waterloo. Iris is five feet eleven inches, 155 pounds with brown eyes and a brown jersey dress.
The will dated March 22, 1922 of Carrie Anderson who died April 22 1935 was admitted to probate. Beneficiaries listed include Emil Anderson Oga E Anderson Charles Anderson Dagma Ford Olivia Flavell Marie Lavell Herman Nelson and Byron Nelson. Oga E Anderson was appointed executor.
Jeanette Low Dye sues Harlan A. Dye for divorce on cruel and inhuman grounds in district court before Judge H. C. Ring. the couple wed in Waterloo in 1921. Anita D. Smith seeks separate maintenance against William D. Smith on cruel and inhuman grounds. marriage there occurred at Allison on May 18, 1933.
Lyle Dodd of Latimer and Mabel Hayes of Palo. Delmar R. Steninger of Keota and Ruth Coon of Cedar Rapids. H. Franklin Lupton of Cedar Rapids and Loretta Mae Austin of Marion. Clarence L. McCaughey of De Witt and Alma Atwood of Anamosa.
Excelsior Agriculture and Literary club held Friday election naming Carl Wiley president and Harry Hammond vice president at the Knudsons home. Officers include Mrs K O Knudson secretary Mrs Clifford Burns treasurer and Mrs Oscar Martin press correspondent. A Roosevelt London straw vote stood twenty to four with a program by Mrs Carl Falcon and Shirley Mae Shaeffer.
A list of Marion residents who attended the Iowa Illinois football clash on Saturday includes Mr. and Mrs. Guy Miller Miss Janet Miller Mr. and Mrs. H M Christianson Mr. and Mrs. A J Elder L G Hewett Mr. and Mrs. Lester Boettcher Mr. and Mrs. Fay Bailey Mr and Mrs Bernard Schenken Mr. and Mrs. D H Smith Mr and Mrs W H Balster Arthur Newman and daughter Kathleen Dr and Mrs H Young and daughter Martha Anne Earl Edwards Mr and Mrs Delbert Pugh Mr and Mrs Lee Fitzgerald Dr and Mrs H N Strader Barney Morrison Mr and Mrs Frank Allen Mr and Mrs Claire Mershon Mr and Mrs George Barnosky Jr Creighton Hardenbrook A Watland and Mr and Mrs Lyle Warren.
The young Sunday school class taught by Miss Minnie Whitcomb hosted a Halloween party Friday at Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Waffle’s home. Prizes went to Kathryn Kendall and Norman J. Waffle. Sixteen guests enjoyed refreshments, including the Hess, Segar, Bunting, and Thomas families, the Waffles, and local clergyman and teachers.
The Dry Creek Agriculture and Literary club entertained at the American Legion hall with Mr. and Mrs. John Adams hosting. About fifty attended including Mrs. D. H. Smith and daughter Geraldine Ruth Wickham Miss Edna Roberts and Mrs. Lydia Gilmore. A program featured piano solos readings songs and jokes by locals.
Mrs Paul Kruger hosted the Mothers club at 742 Seventh Street. Roll call covered adapting homes for children. Mrs Cecil Page led a program on house furnishings related to child development. Mrs Kenneth Hoeck was welcomed as a new member. Children, led by Miss Emma Parizek, made Halloween caps and masks. Mrs W J Turner has been in Ottumwa visiting her son in law and Mr and Mrs Roy Guzel e.
The Fidelis Circle of the King's Daughters met Friday at Mrs. M. H. Biddick's home for a picnic lunch. Twelve were served and two comforters were tied for needy families. Plans set for October 30 at Mrs. E. C. Ainley's home to continue tying a comforter.
Mrs C E Blinks reviewed Rex Beach novel The Silver Horde at a Friday Reading Circle meeting hosted by Mrs R J Williams. Sixteen members attended and discussed the salmon industry. The Co-Workers of the Town send club met Friday at Mrs J D Currier's home to sew for a bazaar.
A rally of Republican party workers is set for tonight at the new Republican headquarters in the Woman's Relief Corps building. A men's organization will be formed with city and rural chairmen, and plans for a Garden theater rally Tuesday evening will be finalized.
Newsdesk reports 144000 gallons of California wine arrive in New York for a new wine company aiming to cut costs by packaging in cans instead of bottles, signaling a shift in beverage distribution and pricing.
The Ladies Aid and Missionary societies met at Mrs. Owen Fernow’s home with devotional topics on The Potter and the Clay India and Alaska. A junior Sunday school attendance contest winner Dorothy Dumbalton led a Friday after party in the church basement with Stewart Hawk and Alice Wallace chaperoning.
The listing details services across Marion churches led by pastors such as Rev Loren Inman and Rev Father T J McElliott. It notes Sunday school times, morning worship, sermons, communion, and evening services, plus union services at the Methodist church.
At the San Antonio convention the American Lutheran Church approved a 735 200 budget, approved unity within the organization, and backed an old age pension for church workers. Foreign missions got 100 500 and educational institutions 193 350. A permanent charity board was formed with 40 000 yearly support. The Rev. Carl C Hein of Columbus was reelected president. Delegates urged Congress to permit religious bodies to participate in social security. Iowa Ohio and Buffalo synods transferred deeds to the central body.
Frank R. Beddow former director of 18 Midwest banks testified in Springfield Missouri about the Omaha bond forgery scheme. He detailed how a copy of the municipal bond was used to print 101 copies and implicated Eddie Morris in arranging the printing.
Special low rates for work wanted ads. Out of town readers may write to The Gazette Want Ad Department or call to place ads. Responses may be sent by mail or delivered to The Gazette office.
Hazel Stoner announces beauty shop permanents from $1.75 with new address at 1537 1st Ave. Dial 2-6510 for appointments.
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