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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1932
Page
16
Official Friday estimates show cattle receipts around 1 500 hogs about 12 000 and sheep near 10 000 with details from Chicago AP reporting. The figures reflect midweek trading patterns and market activity for livestock futures and cash sales.
Chicago prices rise 5 to 15 cents with top hog $3.90 to $4.80. Cleveland and Pittsburgh gains follow, East Buffalo and East St. Louis also higher. Cattle trades dull with some steadying. yearlings weak. Totals: Chicago 6,000. Cleveland 150. Pittsburgh 50. East Buffalo 275. East St. Louis 2,300. Sheep supplies rise with mixed demand and regional differences.
U S Department of Agriculture reports 13 006 head in Chicago markets including 3 900 direct sales with mixed weights and prices. Calves and cattle show varying demand with good and choice grain fed cattle around 7 000 to 9 25 dollars. sheep and lambs mixture of light to heavy offerings with ongoing price movement.
A fragmented market listing shows varied cattle weights and prices for ewes sows and hogs. Prices span from about 3.00 to 5.50 per unit with weights ranging roughly 50 to 435 pounds and several midrange figures noted for 200 to 350 pound animals.
Receipts show cattle bids weak to lower with cows dull and feeders steady. select medium weight beeves above 9.25, bulk cows 2.25 to 3.25, stockers 5.50. hogs 1200 head uneven, tops 4.25, most 4.00 to 4.15, sows 3.35 to 3.65. sheep and lambs 1800 head steady overall, lambs around 5.50, natives 5.50, feeding lambs about 4.00.
Cattle receipts around 2000 with better fed offerings easing and calves steady near six to seven dollars. Hogs receipts about 3500 with prices 10 to 25 cents higher as lighter weights and packing sows show strength. Sheep receipts around 12000 with native and western lambs opening steady and best western lambs trading higher.
U S Department of Agriculture weighted hogs calves cattle and sheep receipts listed with price ranges and average figures. Hogs top around 4.30 per pound for 170-240 lb types while various weights show 3.80 to 4.30. packing sows and lower grades noted. Cattle include steers 6 49 to 9 50 per cwt with weights from 550 to over 1500 lb, cows 1 00 to 4 75, vealers 3 00 to 46 00. stockers and feeders various. Sheep show lambs stronger up to 10 cents, with native lambs at 5 60 to 5 75 and ewes around 1 00 to 2 00.
Iowa hog prices listed by Mason City and Des Moines markets show varied ranges. Mason City notes 186-230 lb best sorts at 4.00, 240-260 lb best butchers at 3.80, 270-300 lb heavies at 3.60, 310-350 lb primes at 3.60, and sows 300-400 lb at 3.00. Des Moines reports increases of 0.11 to 0.60 with price bands from 140-170 lb at 3.35 to 300-450 lb at 2.75 to 3.10, plus packers and good packers listed.
U S Department of Agriculture prices show hog receipts 5060 with mostly higher bids and top near 4.35 for 170-260 lb pigs. cattle receipts 3000 with steady to higher as better steers rise. sheep receipts 10500 including direct to packers with range lambs 5.50 to 5.75 and ewes to 2.00.
Minneapolis wheat and flour market figures show a mix of prices and shipments, with 70 percent change noted. Foreign exchange rates in New York list multiple currencies with varying cent values or percentages, including Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Jugoslavia, Austria, Roumania, Argentina, Brazil, Japan, and Mexico City, reflecting nominal terms and market demand.
Chicago futures closed with notes on refrigerator standards for October and storage standards for November. Prices and sectors included October 18 percent and November 19 percent figures, with September 19 details for fresh standards.
Liquidation in September and heavy deliveries depressed wheat on the Chicago Board of Trade as transfers from September to December shifted about 4 1 2 percent. Corn followed with similar shifts, oats and rye quiet. Provisions remained strong, Liverpool prices weak but steady. Private crop estimates for spring wheat and corn were below August and last reports, respectively, with markets trading dull and cash prices largely unchanged.
Chicago AP reports cash grain prices for wheat, corn, rye and barley with varying grades and values. Timothy seed, clover seed listed with per hundred weight prices.
Minneapolis AP notes cash grain market activity with 285 car receipts, higher prices for No 1 northern and dark northern wheats across several protein levels, amber durum and red durum varieties quoted with bids and futures. Oats No 3 white prices listed.
A scattered Cedar Rapids price sheet lists oats at 14 cents, barley at 24 cents, No. 2 yellow corn at 24 cents, No. 3 yellow at 22 cents, and various hay and feed items. Fruits and vegetables show California Valencia oranges at 3.50 to 4.00 dollars, lemons at 8.50 to 9.00, and celery by crate around 3.50, with related farm products and totals mentioned in rough figures.
Mrs. Dolly Gann declared that removing Herbert Hoover from the presidency now would be a calamity for the United States and the world. She praised his administration's honest, sincere plans to tackle the critical issues and urged continued support.
Local hog prices stay strong with a 20 cent rise across all prime grades and 15 cents added to the good packers. Top price reaches 3.85 as traders note demand for various weights from 100 to 186 pounds. Lambs push toward 4.00 to 5.00 per hundredweight with heavier lots observed at 4.25 to 5.25, reflecting steady activity in the market.
The market showed mild selling early on Thursday but rails posted solid gains. Industrials and utilities gained slightly while U S Steel and several majors added 1 to 4 points as activity eased toward a weekend lull.
A list of stock quotations and mixed company references appears, including Adams Express, Hudson Motors, Hupp Motors, Coca Cola, Kennecott, Atlantic, Coca Cola, Kellogg, and many others, with varying percentages and unclear context. The text resembles a mid‑20th century financial page with numerous ticker-like entries and partial company names.
Mrs Miriam A Ferguson leads Governor Ross Sterling by 2398 votes for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination with most returns in. Sterling challenges the result claiming many illegal ballots and vows to pursue an honest count. Unofficial tabulation shows Ferguson 476750 to Sterling 474352 from 951102 votes reported across 254 counties.
Comptroller of the Currency John W. Pole says he will present his resignation to President Hoover and hopes the request is accepted soon. He has sought quitting for eight months and may join a large southern financial institution. Simms of Chicago is among the considered successors.
Sacramento AP reports the Veterans of Foreign Wars adopted a resolution condemning the President for using the army to rout and maim a pitiful and unarmed Bonus Army crowd. The action reflects wartime loyalty and domestic dissent amid ongoing political tension in the capital.
In Alfred Maine Leslie W. Topham and Gladys M. Bickford wed as the eclipse peaked. The ceremony in their garden grew so dark the minister repeated the vows from memory.
Hollywood. Comedian Frank Fay was arrested at his home on Wednesday night on drunken driving charges. Police said his car struck a vehicle occupied by Mrs. Donald Lamont of San Francisco, injuring her slightly.
In Dallas a gypsy woman charged with fortune telling was found not guilty by a jury. She told Judge Cavin Muse he would live to 98, calling him a big and honest man, after which the jurors returned the verdict.
William Ball Meredith 77 died after a long illness. Funeral at the Waubeek Methodist church at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Garrett presiding. Burial in Boulder cemetery. Survived by widow, one son Shirley of Central City, two brothers Marsh of Anamosa and Henry of Central City, two sisters Mrs. Sarah McCormack of Indiana and Mrs. Lafayette Smith of Central City.
The New York bond market showed uneven movement with selective rallies in speculative rails and mixed results across sectors. Railroad bonds from Santa Fe, Illinois Central, and Union Pacific advanced in places, while many gains remained fractional. oil issues quiet, and government obligations neglected amid overall uncertain tones.
AP market briefs report U.S. bond quotes with prices for government securities and treasury issues. The text cites first 4s and 4% spaces with prices around 100 107 and 97, plus June and other maturity references, indicating ongoing trading activity and yields.
Market notes from Chicago show poultry and live stock prices with hens at 10 cents, roosters 10 cents, turkeys 10 to 12 cents, geese 10 to 12 cents, Leghorn broilers 72 cents. Butter receipts total 5,662 pounds with steady prices and on track shipments listed.
NY AP roundup shows butter firm with creamery gains and price highs, eggs receipts and grade splits noted, Whites market described as Pacific fancy with treated shells, poultry supply steady with live freight quotes, raw sugar futures unchanged amid midweek activity.
Afternoon observers noted varied attitudes among pickets toward Milo Reno and John Chalmers over a non selling campaign. Officials discussed suspending actions until Sept 9 when Midwestern governors meet in Sioux City to discuss orderly marketing of farm commodities. No disturbance occurred in Cherokee County after the officials and pickets conference.
Des Moines AP John Chalmers Iowa chairman says the battle for cost of production for Iowa and the Midwest continues after a recently announced temporary truce. He adds it does not affect holiday leaders and members in other states and cites market closings as proof of farmers’ economic power.
The farmers' price protest is officially suspended for nine days until after the midwestern governors conference in Sioux City. Milo Reno of the National Farmers' Holiday Association announced the truce while some pickets remain. Iowa Governor Turner and Minnesota Governor Olson pledge to keep highways open and prevent mob rule during the period.
About 500 sympathizers gathered west of Clinton Iowa then moved to the county jail after five men were arrested for obstructing traffic during a picket. Sheriff E R Cooke refused to release them without bonds but leaders posted 1500 dollars in bonds to free the prisoners.
A small audience enjoyed Wednesday 8 p.m. Lincoln school auditorium benefit for the canning kitchen. The program featured Elliott Hutton and a group of Misses including Anna Weber Virginia Murray Dorothy Schultz and Wilma Jackson, plus Dan Reel, Mrs Gustin and readings by W W Weatherwax. Local residents attended events and others were noted with ties to Cedar Rapids Marion Dubuque and Clarion.
The Past Noble Grand Association of the Rebekah lodge will meet Friday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs E B Castle 1070 Seventh street. The assisting committee will be Mrs Mabel McCalley Mrs P W Hutton and Mrs C Schminke
The Iowa state highway commission started a major project awarding bids for 71 miles of concrete work totaling 1 023 597 dollars and bringing the full lettings to 1 326 620 dollars. Largest contract 178 094 dollars for 12.256 miles in Keokuk county.
Sioux City reports special investigator F W Lohn examined charges against federal prohibition agents Forest Burris and John Wyman. Nine affiants allege brutal beatings by non federal personnel during liquor raids. Findings will be reported to Washington authorities.
Funeral for Mrs. Catherine Dale wife of David Dale 824 Ninth Street SW will be held at St Patrick's Church at 9 a m Saturday conducted by Rev Father D J Lenihan Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery Friends may call at the home
Birth notices list two newborns and a, Barbara Lois, with parents and addresses. First child to Mr and Mrs A P Glover at 54 Circle Drive NE born Aug 31. Second to Mr and Mrs M G Mundy at 1337 Ellis Blvd NW born Aug 30. Third to Mr and Mrs B L Ber at 904 Sixth Avenue born in August (incomplete).
Police and detectives massed in a citywide manhunt for a young Black suspect who shot and killed James Egan and assaulted Vera Corbett Davis. Indignant citizens joined the search as authorities pursued the attacker in the Chicago area.
Fire caused an estimated loss of 60000 dollars Thursday in Hawarden. The blaze destroyed the Shoemaker building and damaged a hardware store and a ready to wear shop in the vicinity.
Mrs K C Smith and her daughter Hattie Mae of West Liberty are visiting in the Winfred Clemo home. Mrs Smith is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Clemo.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Alleman with daughter Barbara and son John leave for LaGrange Illinois after visiting Mrs Alleman s parents Mr and Mrs O L Brown in the local home.
Word is received of the death of Mrs. L C Smith formerly Vesta Conger of Mexico who died this morning at Sioux City. The body is to be brought to Marion for burial as announced by her family.
The Christian church junior department will host its annual wiener roast Friday at 2180 Ninth Avenue from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Verle Breed is in charge of activities.
Mrs Ray Riker and her daughter Alice from Scranton Pennsylvania visit Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stark along with Mrs Hassan Stark and Mrs Bert Bishop from Central City.
The Rev. W. M. Mathes of Cedar Rapids will hold a preaching service at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stack Friday at 7 30 p.m. Mrs. L. D. Hill and daughter Frances and son Robert of Coggon are visiting the Lindahl family at 1262 Eleventh street.
The Woman's Missionary society of the Christian church will meet with Mrs. H. E. Reiter at 982 Fourteenth street. Mrs. Roy Mack will serve as leader for the gathering.
The Friday Bridge club will meet at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs T T Williams for an afternoon session.
Mr and Mrs C J Newlin announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Shirley to Howard Martin son of Mr and Mrs L J Martin of Cedar Rapids. The marriage will take place this fall.
A group from Endicott Lisbon Marion Cedar Rapids gathered Tuesday at Ellis Park for a community picnic. Families including the Barns Gaure Brutzman Holcom and Cussher units joined Ethel Bauer and Ethel indwis for a day of socializing and outdoor recreation.
In Chicago a man known for gambling fortunes killed himself after a small loss on a horse named Siskin at Hawthorne. Hoyt P. Smith left a note blaming the loss for his action, saying the stake on Siskin tipped him into ruin and a hotel bill he could not pay.
Allen Fitzmaurice who was being sought in Omaha for questioning in the August 14 slaying of Grover H. Petty, an Omaha gambler, died Thursday from gun wounds suffered in a fight early Sunday in St. Louis.
Des Moines reports inheritance tax receipts totaling 82 316.87 for August, rising from July figures. State Treasurer Ray E. Johnson noted two estates paid on the first day of September: Herman Gossling of Dubuque County contributed 425.42 on a 6 796.33 value, and Jennie L Benedict of Cedar Rapids paid 150 on a 3 000 valuation.
William Rennenberg contends Lulu Rennenberg threw an alarm clock at him and claims cruel and inhuman treatment. He filed for divorce in Linn County District Court on Wednesday. The couple married in May 1920 and separated in May 1931.
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