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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1937

Page

2

Downward Hog and Cattle Prices Hit Week’s Market

Chicago and Kansas City livestock markets show widespread price declines across hogs cattle and sheep amid light receipts. Hog prices dip roughly ten cents from Friday with heavy weights and packing sows down. cattle steer and heifer classes also ease with prime steers topping near nineteen hundred dollars. Sheep and lambs follow lower trends. fat lambs around 10.60 top earlier, closing lower.

Chicago Livestock Chicago Dept. Agriculture Undertone Sacoff Smo

Wholesale Fruits and Groceries Listed in Local Market

The Ride Market offers wholesale prices for produce and meats. Items include grapefruits, pineapples, apples, cabbages, celery, lettuce, cranberries, bananas, and tomatoes with varied per unit costs. Meats listed cover beef cuts, calves, kip, and horses with specified prices.

Market notes on poultry and potato prices and arrivals

The report shows steady poultry prices with various local listings for live birds, eggs, and meats. It also records potato arrivals and shipment totals, noting Idaho russets and North Dakota russets with price ranges and quality grades.

Chicago BBC Idaho Burbanks North Dakota Roblers

Bond Market Review Amid Ebbing Trade Pressure

Market observers note thinning buying as bond yields hover and trading tightens around key issues. Investors watch shifts in Treasuries and corporate debt, with a focus on liquidity, demand, and potential policy cues from New York markets.

Railroads Weaken as Shares Slide on Freight Rate News

New York AP reports a sharp stock market selloff led by rail shares amid expected freight rate boosts. Traders cited ICC approval and wage costs, with U S Steel hitting a 1937 low as leaders like Pennsylvania and General Motors also fell. Transfers reached 1,565,020 shares. several majors opened late and declined further.

Southeastern Lines Santa Fe Union Pacific N. Y. Central U. S. Steel Pennsylvania Southern Pacific Northern Pacific Bethlehem General Motors Chrysler American Telephone North American LU. S. Rubber Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck J I Case

Local Market Prices Steady Despite Slight Change

Local markets show little change with the exception of higher dressed eggs. Wilson’s buys bulk hogs by weight range from 140 pounds up to 600 pounds with prices listed for good hogs and packers in multiple weight classes. Calf, sheep, and cattle markets show prime and choice steers and yearlings with varying price bands, alongside grass cow and feeder cattle figures.

Wilson Wilson's Good Packers Tosh Crn

September Sets Record In U S Cigaret Output

Treasury statistics show U S cigarette production in September at a record high of 14 454 000 cases with grounded ground totals contributing to a national output surge. The report notes a related rise in tax collections totaling 44 594 664 dollars.

U.S Tixues

Rockefeller May Quit Stage Ventures

New York reports say the Rockefeller interests may abandon ventures into legitimate stage productions. The latest musical extravaganza Virginia with a $175,000 budget closed after sixty performances, failing to attract audiences and drawing criticism.

Rockefeller May Hiis Stage Ventures New York INS Rockefeller Aandon Broadway Virginia

Wheat Pit Slips as Weakness Downgrades Trade

Wheat futures on the Chicago board of trade eased from a firm session as prices ended 1 to 1.5 cents lower with December at 97 44 cents and October corn down about 1 to 1.5 cents. The market faced uncertainty from stock declines and mixed export signals, while Liverpool strength limited gains and Argentine corn sales were noted. World shipments for the week seen at 10 to 11 million bushels.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Liverpool Winnipeg United Kingdom Germany

Foreign exchange rates in cents and currencies listed

The report lists international currencies with blank and inconsistent values. Notable figures include Great Britain 95, France 2385, Italy 5264, Belgium 168, Germany 4017, Holland 5529, Sweden 2523, Denmark 2211, Spain, Portugal 450, Greece 91, Poland 1291, Czechoslovakia 350, Austria 1848, Hungary 1975, Romania 76, Argentina 3260, Brazil 0, Tokyo 26823, Hong Kong 3102, Mexico City 2730. Montreal in New York 10001 and New York in Montreal 9992 appear as location references.

New York Tapi Great Britain Italy Belgium Germany Holland Nor- Bay Sweden Denmark Finland Switzerland Spain Portugal Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Austria Hungary Froumania Brazil N Tokie Bhanghal Hong Mone Mexico City Montreal

Robbery at Walker Garage and Center Point Store

Two breakins reported Saturday morning, one at McRight Motor Company in Walker and another at Center Point Store. Deputy Larry Condon investigated, noting thefts occurred Friday night or early Saturday with items including a 1 1 1 pickup storage unit defrosting fan flashlight and about $16 in cash from a register.

Walker Center Point Sherif Larry Condon McRight Motor Company Saweknait Canter Font Prowlers Fidey Legcoter Candons Ue Register

Church Of Nazarene Supt To Speak Here

The Church of the Nazarene will host Superintendent Hardy Powers for a service this evening. A community gathering is planned with Sunday school at 9:30 AM, morning worship at 10:45, and youth meetings at 6:39 and 7:40 PM. A weekly prayer meeting is set for Tuesday at 2:30 PM.

Church of Nazarene Supt Hardy the Nazarene Church of the Nazarene

Denver Lawyer Feld in Woman Death by Hit and Run

Denver attorney Andrew W. Mitchcock released on $2,500 bond after charges of manslaughter and operating a vehicle under influence were filed in connection with the death of Mrs Vella Anderson struck by a hit and run driver. Police arrested Mitchcock thirty minutes after the crime and gathered circumstantial evidence.

Denver Cins Andrew W. Mitchcock Denver Vella Anderson Thitchcock

Two Garrs Acquitted in Sensational Kentucky Murder Case

In Shelbyville Kentucky Roy Garr and Jack Garr are freed of charges in the Denhardt murder a veteran fear of a feud ender case. Dr E S Garr remains under 25000 bond and in sanitarium as a mental patient with little chance of prosecution.

Shelbyville INS Blue Grass Hubert Meredith Denhardt Mrs. Taylor Roy Jack Garr Charles C. Marshall E. S. Garr Garr

Button Down Front Housefrock Pattern by Anne Adams

Sewing ad for pattern 4583 by Anne Adams promotes a button down front house frock in gingham chambray or percale with easy ironing. Includes step by step instructions and fabric yardage. order via Cedar Rapids Gazette pattern department. Mentions 1937 pilots licensed as context.

Cole Fojeres Anne Adams Chile Cedar Rapids Gazette W. 17Th St New York N. Y

Marion Scouts Receive Fifty Five Dollars From Drive

Two of eight Marion teams raised fifty five dollars in the Boy Scout fund drive. Donors include R C Toms, H G Stitzel, H J Rose and many others giving one dollar each. Community events feature a Jolly Dozen Halloween party and a concert by Walter Gieseking at Cornell college with Miss Doreen Cobb bringing pupil choirs. The Prairie Chapel Ladies Aid and Handicraft No 1 held meetings with plans for future events.

Marion R. C. Toms H. G. Stitzel H. J. Rose Harold Ballard Fred Snyder Hugh Hutton Earl Beiber Roy Mack Frank Kepros Bob Stickley H. F. Knight Lee Voorhies Marion Robb C. E. Pearson Jack Bowdish H. O. Young H. F. Breed Earl Jacobs R. E. Leidigh Effie Badham James Halasey Richard Wilcox Robert Suder Charles Hood E. L. King R. E. Harvey Charles Louden L. O. Dickey George Wood Earl Booze Frank Beach

Emma Kendall church luncheon and Mount Vernon visit noted

Forty attended a Friday guest day lunch hosted by the Emma Kendall division at Mrs. James Curtin’s home. The program included a pianologue, readings, a Washington talk, and a Mount Vernon visit recount. Handicraft No. 2 met at Mrs. Lee Fairley’s home with ten members. plans for a masked Halloween party were set for Thursday at Mrs. Frank Clark’s home. Weekend guests were Jay Atz and wife from Decatur, Ill., visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Atz.

Dewey McMurrin Jack Ratliff Roy Benedict Emma Kendall The Congregational Church James Curtin Josephine Whitacre Mary Durham Washington, D. C Minnie Whitcomb Mount Vernon George Washington Lee Fairley Frank Clark W. J. Atz Mrs Jay Atz Decatur, Til

Variety of Local Ads and Services Across Town

A collage of classified items including moving estimates from C R Transfer and Storage, watch repair by Jess Manes and Probasco Jewelers, gift shirt ads, fabric samples from Ginsberg’s, and promotion for Allied Van Lines. Notices urge caution with auto transportation and invite reference checks. Also promotes Boston baked beans, Lloyds ice cream delivery, patent attorney Corey, Yost hair growth remedies, Vincent’s Jewelry store gift ideas, and travel bureaus with cruise options.

Main Springs Jess Manes Katz Loan Company Third Ave the Gazette J Yager Ginsberg First Ave Kenwood Transfer Boston P. O Lloyds 3Rd Ave F. ¥. Corey Higley C. R. Ta L. K. Rosenthal Tallor St. SE Probasco Jeweler 2Nd Ave Yost Allied van Lines, Inc Lynch Transfer & Storage Co Vincent's Christmas Club Vincent's Jewelry Store Hawkeye Travel Bureau New Orleans Sun Dolph Morris Greenberg Fur Shop Newman's Haldy's Gardner Rue Pill Griffith Feather Matt, Co Geo. B. Doty Rison MI RS Flrst 1 Co. G. Hover

Marion area churches schedule and sermon subjects

A consolidated church calendar lists services across multiple congregations. Baptist pastor Rev L W Inman preaches on church obligations, while Catholic Mass is scheduled by Rev T J McElliott. Christian, Congregational, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Seventh Day, Prairie Chapel, and Young People groups are shown with service times and sermon topics.

L. W. Inman St. Joseph's T. J. McElliott Irving E. Wade Christian Endeavor H. O. Allen Pilgrim Highranders C. T. Hickok Coe College Eupes’ Free Methodist C. O Epworth Delbert Pugh Oxford Kenwood Doris Scott St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran C. E. Krog Seventh Day Church of God Sixth Street Ninth Avenue Prairie Chapel H. M. Thomas Audrey Randall

Miracle Swallows Depart San Juan Capistrano Watch

Villagers and mission priests in San Juan Capistrano rise before dawn to observe the annual departure of the famed miracle swallows. The birds have long been tied to local legend, with arrivals in spring and departures on San Juan day. Locals pray as the swallows fly toward the sea then return to the mission roost.

San Juan Capistrano Calif INS San Juan St. Joseph’s Day Arthur Hutchinson Ramon Yorba Nes Los Angeles San Diego California

Elaine Barrie And Barrymore To Star Together

Elaine Parrie signed a long term contract with Paramount and will co star with her husband John Barrymore in an upcoming picture. John also signed, and both expect fans to soon see why Elaine was chosen for her talent and charm.

Elaine Barrie Husband Barrymore Hollywood INS Elaine Parrie San Francisco Paramount Studios Ino John Barrymore John Flaine

Report Persecution Of Masons Abroad

The Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Masons southern jurisdiction says Masons face persecution and killings in several foreign countries. Spain is named as a scene of persecution in the statement issued Saturday in Washington.

Washington Supreme Council Spain

Cleveland Denver Air Mail Express Inaugurated

Airmail passenger service from Cleveland to Denver begins with a nine hour flight cutting travel time by more than a day. The service marks a milestone in faster cross country mail and passenger transport.

Cleveland Denver

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