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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1940
Page
6
Chicago livestock activity showed generally steady prices across cattle sheep and hogs while hogs were 5 to 10 cents lower in spots. Top cattle reached 13.90 per hundredweight and hogs traded around 6.40 to 6.45 per hundredweight amid moderate receipts.
Receipts about 22700 cattle and 12500 hogs across locations in Sioux City Des Moines Austin Waterloo and Omaha with steady to firm demand on steers and heifers and mixed tone for fat cattle feeders and cows Hog market generally active with road lots 200-289 lb at 5.85 to 5.90 per cwt and other weights quoted across stations reflecting a steady to higher trend through the period.
Cattle and hog markets show mixed activity with steers and yearlings steady to higher, cows and canners weak to lower. Calves and stockers hold firm while slaughter lambs rise early, with prices for fed cattle and beef cows varying by weight and grade across steady regional demand.
Cedar Rapids market notes list grain quotes for Wheat No 1 78c No 2 76c Oats White No 2 30c No 5 28c Rye No 2 31c Barley No 2 31c Corn yellow No 2 60c Soybeans Now No 2 68c and bundled straw. Poultry prices show springs over 5 lbs 12c hens over 5 lbs 9c for lighter birds 7c. Produce column lists lemons oranges grapefruit celery lettuce onions cabbage carrots potatoes grapes pears apples and other fruits. Hides and leather section provides No 1 cured hides 14c No 2 cured hides 7c No 1 calf hides 10c No 2 calf hides 9c No 1 kip 4c No 2 kip 3c No 1 horse 1.50 No 2 horse 3.00 Pony and mule half price. Manes and full tail included.
Wall Street quotations compiled by J and Bennett and Co list Adams Express 55 and many industrials, including Alaska Juneau 4 2, Int Paper 1495, Allied Chem, Amn Can 42, Kroger 31, Libbey Owens 4344, Amn Loco 133, Lockheed 2834, Amn Smelting 417s, Lorillard 2, Amn Sus Ref 14a, Louisville Gas 194, Atlantic Oil 434, Baldwin Loco 16, North Amn Co 20, Borden Co igig, Nor Pac RR, Penney 89, Phillips Pet 464, Caterpillar 464, Sears Roebuck 78, Union Carbide 73 15, Ford 1 percent, General Electric 3436, US Steel 62, Goodyear 151, Woolworth 3374, Intl Harv 483, Zenith 15, and many more.
Wisconsin cheese exchange lists weekly quotas for daisies commodores americas horns cheddars with varied percentages and numbers. A Boston wool market report notes slower traded activity and firm prices with scoured basis around 105 for French combing wools and 45 cents grease for graded delaine fleece.
New York stocks showed a better tone as steel and industrials led modest gains in active forenoon trading. U.S. Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors Du Pont Allied Douglas Sears Pennsy and Texas Corp advanced while Lockheed Glenn Martin Eastman Kodak Consolidated Edison and International Harvester lagged.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh told about 20 peace and non intervention groups in Washington that opponents of war must organize against propaganda for war or it may be too late. The conference was convened by K Armstrong of Springfield Missouri, a member of the American Legion foreign relations committee, to combat forces seeking to involve the nation in war.
Chicago traders saw all wheat futures reach season highs in quiet dealings with December and May contracts at new peaks. Cash wheat and corn showed firm tones while soybeans weakened, and Noon shipping sales reached 232000 bushels with 188 cars receipts estimated.
Liens affected by special circumstances rose briskly in New York trading while main loan runs fluctuated. Gains in favored obligations reached about 2 points by noon as St Paul bonds advanced on a federal court reorganization plan. International Telephone and Great Northern issues also gained, while German and South American bonds showed mixed or minor changes in a slim trade.
Chicago markets show mixed poultry demand with steady prices for fowl and turkeys while butter and eggs hold firm. Receipts for butter reach 684177 pounds with varied scores. eggs see 5044 cases and 16558 cases in New York and standard Chicago markets.
Detroit UP Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia campaign stop in Detroit ends with a scuffle on city hall steps after a heckler questions if he takes orders from Boss Flynn. Owens accuses LaGuardia of roughing him, returning to police headquarters with torn shirt and tie.
Vaclav Suchan, 54, of 1508 Third Street SW, died en route to a local hospital at 6:30 am Tuesday from a heart attack. Born September 27, 1886 in Bechyne Bohemia he came to Cedar Rapids in 1912 and worked 26 years as a cabinet maker for Cherry Burrell. Survived by his wife, daughter Lillian, sons Godfrey Charles Edward all at home, half-brothers Godfrey Jirka and Hynek Jirka, and half-sister Mrs. Mary Straka. Funeral in Z C B J hall Thursday with time to be announced.
Charles Leslie King a retired farmer died at his Cedar Rapids home after a brief illness He was born October 23 1873 in North English and lived in Cedar Rapids thirty years He is survived by two sisters Emma Simmons Cedar Rapids and Mrs Frank Lockridge North English Funeral at the North English Christian church Thursday at 2 pm by Rev Marion H Williams Burial in North English cemetery Turner chapel Ward received Mrs A A Nichols 1107 Tenth St NW reports the death Sunday of her nephew Glenn Nichols 20 of Gary Ind He suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle accident He was born in Cedar Rapids moved to Gary at age 12 He is survived by his father Sam Nichols two sisters and a brother Funeral services will be held in Gary Wednesday
A trial before Judge J E Heiserman examines a $1000 insurance claim by Neva Kayser against Occidental Life Insurance. Walter Kayser died in 1939 after a July 1938 policy. Dr. Arthur Steindler testified. others from Independence and Elkader were summoned to the stand.
The hearing on the twenty first quarterly and final report in the receivership of Commercial Savings bank at Marion is set for Oct 28 at 9 am. The report covers June 30, 1939 to close. Receipts total 6737.83 and a final dividend of 7 571 per cent or 22965.80 is paid on depositors claims. Previous dividends total 65 per cent. D W Bates is receiver and O A Conwell is examiner in charge.
State tax commission receipt shows full payment of $547.08 in inheritance tax by the estate of Hulda J. Clark who died October 15 1939. Filed with Court Clerk Ed Lundquist on Monday.
D. W. Bates as receiver seeks $1 609 36 in a note action against Elvene R. Jackson. The Honeymead Products company lists Wilma Holst as defendant in two note cases for $418 33 and $285 60.
In a cross petition to a divorce suit, Mrs. Wickey joins the action against Martin W. Wickey. The filing indicates spousal disputes and potential property or support considerations as the case proceeds.
Oct 18 Cedar Rapids divorce petition filed by Bessie M Wickey on cruel and inhuman treatment, seeking title to household goods and alimony. Marriage dated March 22 1935 Cedar Rapids. Holger C Hansen reports a car collision on highway No 11 twelve miles north of Cedar Rapids Sunday evening involving Fred Simpson of Waterloo. no injuries.
Willkie telegram dated Oct 17 declares regard for socialized medicine as a danger of regimentation and political domination of the medical profession. He urges doctors to resist the New Deal threat and warns that business and labor will be next. Also notes U.S. petroleum and products exports in 1939 totaled 386,535,668 dollars.
A Gazette page lists Lost and Found notices including purses wallets dogs and clothing with rewards. It also includes ads for hats cleaning services jewelry repair ambulance service cooking supplies and transportation requests. Several personals and business ads offer services from jewelers watch repair and upholstery to auto parts and stables.
Work Wanted Women seek general office work with experience and references. Dial 3 1300. 2221 2nd Ave SE. Help Wanted Male advert from The Gazette warns against misrepresentation in job ads and cash deposits. Salesman for permanent position in furniture. full details and references in first letter. salary plus commission. box D 29 Gazette. Men with car wanted for 60 days work in Cedar Rapids. ex teacher or educated men preferred. financial assistance. see Mr Howard at Montrose hotel on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.
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