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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1932
Page
8
Chicago hog markets finished the week mostly steady with light receipts and uneven demand. Prices ranged around 4.50 to 4.65, while overall weekly gains were sustained from earlier days. cattle and sheep sectors closed mixed with limited trading and modest shifts in prices.
U. Department of Agriculture market update shows hog receipts 900 with 600 direct, prices mostly weak with top hogs at 4.20 per cwt for 190-210 lb variety. Calf receipts 400, better steers over 1,200 lbs and slaughter cows steady to higher, stockers steady, week’s tops include 964 head of steers at 9.00, Spulk fed steers 6.50 to 8.75, natives and lambs noted with late top around 6.00 and 5.75 for better natives.
The Sioux City livestock market reports week receipts at 1,400 with mixed prices. Slaughter steers and yearlings show varied demand, fat cattle and heifers decline, stockers and feeders firm, best beef $9.16 to $9.50, packers paying around $3.60 to $3.50 for sows and loading lots of choice heifers near $7.00.
The report notes mixed cattle and hog prices with steers and yearlings mostly 25 cents lower, strictly choice grades steady to 25 cents higher, medium and light calves 25 to 50 cents lower, and bulls vealers steady. Stocker steers and yearlings show feeder demand with prices around 7.00 to 7.50, grass cows 3.75 to 4.85, and cutting stock entries at lower levels. Lambs and sows vary, with market activity described as uneven and freight costs noted.
Livestock market notes from St Joseph show light hogs scarce with steady to slightly higher packer trade, top hogs 4.20, sows 3.00 to 3.55. Cattle receipts about 100 with weighty calves firm, cows 15 to 25 cents higher, bulls running, steers around 9.00 per cwt, feeders up to 6.25, vealers 5.50. Sheep receipts 3, fat lambs steady to 25 cents higher, top 5.85, range 4.50 to 5.75 for lambs, ewes around 2.00 to 4.75.
The Associated Press lists Iowa hog prices by market with ranges for different weight classes. Mason City shows 180-230 lb hogs at 4.00, 240-260 lb at 3.80, 270-300 lb at 3.60, 310-350 lb at 3.40, and 300-400 lb sows at 3.00 to 3.20. Tamaoua notes lower quotes with various weights from 2.70 to 3.85, including prime hogs and good packers at differing rates.
Iowa hog market data show 19 600 head processed in 24 hours ending 8 am Saturday, up from 18 000 last week and 16 400 a year ago. Prices mostly 10 cents lower with slight drops to 20 cents in spots, weights 160–180 bringing 3 65 4 15 dollars and 180–200 at 3 60 4 26 dollars.
AP reports live poultry and egg receipts with prices for hens fryers springs and roosters. Ducks geese Leghorn hens and broilers are listed with cents per pound. Egg receipts firmer with extra firsts and graded firsts prices. Potatoes on track receipts total 121 units, with Wisconsin Minnesota Ohio and Idaho prices noted.
AP summary of New York prices for eggs and live poultry including case weights, net prices, and grade variations. Notes show receipts and market specifics for medium, pullet, and peewee categories, with regional comparisons to nearby midwest offerings and market classifications.
Hog prices on the local market remain unchanged as buyers and sellers keep steady bids and top prices. No gains or dips reported, market activity paused with prices unchanged from the prior session.
Local listings show prices for grain and poultry items including straw at six dollars per bale, heavy hens at twelve cents, colored springs and Leghorn varieties priced per pound, old roosters five cents, light hens around seven to nine cents, eggs at eighteen cents, and assorted vegetables with oranges among the offerings. Prices reflect typical early market quotes and itemized lots.
Chicago market notes dull trading with wheat dipping to fraction under 56 cents and three grains near season lows as liquidation and bearish Canadian report press prices. September corn and oats hit new lows while rye declines. Provisions ease and cash prices fall modestly amid 60 wheat, 334 corn, and 35 oats receipts.
The Chicago cash grain page lists wheat prices for No. 2 red at 55 4c, No. 3 red around 54c, No. 2 yellow near 55 4c, and No. 2 white about 31 3/4c. Corn shows No. 2 mixed 13c, No. 1 yellow 31 5/8c, No. 2 white around 32 1/2c. oats No. 2 white 16 1/4c, barley 26-38c. Seed prices include timothy per 100 pounds, clover seed 5.25 per 5.02, and meats with loose lard 4.75, ribs 6.75, bellies 6.40.
AP report shows wheat receipts 382 cars vs 229 last year with cash No 1 northern around 54 to 64 cents and No 1 dark northern 59 to 62 cents per bushel. quotes include various protein and by product specs. Corn No 2 yellow around 29 to 31 cents, rye No 2 at 33 to 36 cents, flax No 1 around 1.11 to 1.13 dollars.
U S bonds closed with Liberty 342s at 101 Liberty 1st 4s at 102.15 pacert 4s at 47 52 and 144 54. Deane Sage 40 40 43. Treasury 3s at 46 49 10 and 51 55 at 96.30.
The bond market in New York presented a ragged appearance on Saturday due to renewed pressure on speculative tail issues. Utilities and industrials in higher rating categories held steady while some lower priced bonds faced moderate profit taking. News from the New York Stock Exchange indicated August issues rose by 1.46 billion dollars, prompting dealers to expect further realignment. Car loadings were up, aiding certain issuers, with declines around a point for St. Louis–Chicago and North Western, Illinois Central, Missouri Pacific and Southern. Santa Fe 4s Nickel Plate 4s and Penn Central 4s remained firm amid mixed foreign results, Italian 17s rose nearly 3 points.
AP market notes from Minneapolis show flour shipments steady with mixed prices. Unchanged: pure bran at 8.50 to 9.00, standard middlings at 8.00 to 3.50 per unit.
Chicago AP notes egg futures and refrigerator standards with dates in October and November, citing price guidance and storage terms. The terse item lists futures levels and spec highlights for market participants.
Foreign exchange rates show Britain firm demand in months with Great Britain at 349 and France 3.915, Italy .1244, Belgium-Holland 14: ix) 787, Tokio 24.31, Shanghai 31.00, Montreal 90.6874, and Texas City silver peso listed as nominal.
Fragmented OCR lists players and teams including Milwaukee and Kansas City with scattered surnames Caldwell Kessenich Young Fowler Tising Snyder Vanatta and others, outlining a draft or meeting roster across multiple locations.
Trading on a quiet Saturday saw modest losses early reversed into small gains as several issues closed higher. Turnover ran to about 1.3 million shares with traders awaiting U S Steel tonnage figures and noting favorable freight car loadings for Sept 3.
A crowded scanned page shows numerous company names and stock prices with percentages across industries. The list includes Adams Express Air Reduction Alaska Jam Allegheny Corp Allied Chem Allis Chalmers Amerada Corp and many more with varied percentage values and entries such as McKesson Rob, Mack Trucks, Magna Copper, Mo Kans Tex, Gen Motors, Johns Manville, Tex Gulf, Ford, Union Carbide, and Eastman. The volume suggests a broad market quotation column from a historical newspaper page.
Independence report says W. R. Hamblin of Dundee, convicted in district court in April for malicious mischief with suspended sentence, was picked up by Delaware County officers on a driving while intoxicated charge. His parole was revoked and he began a one year jail term. William Brown of Delaware County.
The lakes in Michigan's Irish Hills area are about two feet below their normal levels due to a period of low rainfall. Local officials advise caution for boating and shoreline activities as water levels remain depressed.
Eldora horse Moken B with Herb Dawson won the 2 24 pace at Grundy County fair Friday. Diana Benboe Marshalltown was second with Mabo Eldora third and Bo Peep Iowa Falls fourth. Grundy Center kittenball beat Pure Oilers 4 3 as Doyen and Dickson formed the battery.
Organized football practice for the 1932 season begins Saturday at the ten Pacific Coast Conference schools. Southern California, last year’s mythical national champion, is viewed as the team to beat, with California, Washington State, and Oregon among likely runners up. Oregon rides a rich player pool under new coach Prince Prink Callison, seen as a dark horse contender.
DETROIT AP For the first time since auto racing became a major sport the national title is decided on a one mile dirt track. The 120 points at stake in a 100 mile race at the state fair grounds Saturday afternoon will determine if the championship goes to Fred Frame winner at Indianapolis Bob Carey who trails by 30 points or Howdy Wilcox trailing by 80 points.
By Al Demaree. The piece notes superstitions among athletes from Babe Ruth to Walter Hagen, linking coins given to beggars and the blind to future success, with a blend of humorous beliefs about luck and charity in sports.
Two boys discuss their absent minded uncles. One quips that his uncle tried to hop on a bicycle and fell, turning the moment into a weary joke about forgetful relatives.
Stanley T Szicar 43 deputy sheriff and World War veteran died at his Cedar Rapids home Friday after a lingering illness. Born July 27 1889 in Cedar Rapids he served in Co D 167th Infantry overseas. Survived by his mother four sisters two brothers and a sister in Fort Worth. Funeral Monday at Lesinger-Polansky chapel with military rites at St John cemetery by the American Legion.
Nelson Warren 73 died in Oklahoma City after a period of illness. M. R. Warren of this city and his family traveled to Oklahoma City for the death and plans for funeral services at Winfield, Kansas, his longtime home. Surviving are his widow two sons Carl and M. R. and a daughter Mrs R L Constant.
The Episcopal burial service for George S. Davis, longtime Cedar Rapids resident, was conducted by Rev. Charles F. Edwards at Turner Chapel Friday at 2 p.m. Davis died after a two year illness. Readings included Corinthians and Tennysons Crossing the Bar. Pallbearers were George Wilhelm A G Thurman W E Treichler and C F Anderson. Burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Mary Fiala 42, wife of Frank Fiala, died at home Friday at 2 p.m. after a long illness. She leaves eight children at home, a mother in Pine Bluff Ark, four sisters, and a brother. Funeral at Lesinger-Polansky chapel Monday 8 a.m. then 8:15 at St. August Vojacek. Burial in St. John's cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 7 to 9 p.m.
Peace bond proceedings against Clifton McComas were dismissed Friday when McComas was arraigned in the court of Justice S. C. Wiles. Harold Chord of 24210 Avenue NE received a suspended $25 fine and costs and a sixty day license suspension after pleading guilty to reckless driving in police court.
Floyd Faulke 22 and William Grice 19 were arrested by Constable William Fleming on a breaking and entering charge. They waived preliminary hearing when arraigned before Justice G.8. Lightner. Bond set at 500 dollars.
Henry Mills charged with larceny of a 10 gauge shotgun and a German police dog from Harry Tucker. Mills changed his mind Friday and waived to the grand jury before Justice S C Wiles. He was arrested Wednesday and had a hearing set for Friday. Frank Loukota pled not guilty to assault and battery on Rollin Prusek a minor at arraignment before Justice bond. Hart Meyers pled not guilty before Justice Wiles Saturday on a charge of operating a truck without a permit. He was released on his own bond and the case kept open.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Harford announce the birth of a son at Mercy hospital on Thursday.
A reader asks what the term seasoned troops signifies in a book passage describing wary, experienced soldiers. The answer explains seasoned troops are veterans with practiced skills, endurance, and battlefield familiarity, contrasting them with fresh recruits.
The Methodist church group gathered at Mrs. Dora Granger’s home 970 Tenth street. Elected president E J Esgate and officers include Braska Braska first VP Shumack second VP Mc Kean secretary Hamas corresponding secretary Cline treasurer McCune mite box secretary Breneman temperance secretary Hanscom steward secretary. Mrs. Walters led an engaging program as mite boxes were opened and attendance was large.
The Dry Creek neighborhood Woman's Progressive club met Thursday at Mrs. O N Adams home. Seventeen members and three guests attended for an afternoon of sewing quilt blocks with refreshments served by Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Ethelyn Oakley. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Millard Wetzel's home.
The Kenyanorong Camp Fire group will meet Monday after school at the home of guardian Mrs. Fred Lang for a weiner roast.
Miss Virginia Bardwell, visiting with Mrs. Jennie Vandercook, left Saturday morning for Chicago to take up a teaching position. Mrs. Vandercook accompanied her for a short visit.
Mrs. Lena Pratt hosted the first division of the Presbyterian church Ladies Aid at a Kensington. Seventeen refreshments were served to sixteen. her guest was Mrs. L. R. Wilson of Lisbon who assisted.
Mrs. L. R. Wilson has been visiting Mrs. Lena Pratt and her sister Mrs. Mary, accompanying her home for a visit as they spend time together.
Mrs. Della Senninger, delegate from the Second district to the American Legion Auxiliary national convention, has departed for Portland where the session runs September 12 to 15.
The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church meets Sunday at 6 30 p m Kyle Fleisher will lead with the topic Does God Really Care All young folk of the church are invited.
Vice president Hugo H Stahl of Home Savings bank said the Friday robbery in Davenport totaled 18 340 28 dollars. insurance covered the loss. Police pursued two clues including a mobile car with Lyons county plates seen leaving and four men ferried across the river from Cassville Wis around 2 30 p m.
Rudy Halva a 25 year old farmer twelve miles south of Center Point was injured when his car struck a bridge while returning home at midnight Friday. The vehicle overturned and bystanders transported him to Center Point where he received medical aid then he was moved to St Luke's hospital on Saturday.
Real estate transfers listed include Rosey F Adams to Perp Savs and Loan Assn with multiple lot descriptions in Hulls Add and Brown's Add. U S of America to David Hunter patent copy in Sec 27. to Abner Cox patent copy in Sec 25. Harry L Brown to John D Williams deed in Sec 8 and 9. Robbie to Havlik with joint tenants in Lot 12. Lillie Walters to George Walters wd 50 ft Lot 10 Sampson Heights. Pawnee Land and Improvement Co to Mary Josefek wd portions of Lot 5 and 6 in C R Improv Co s 3 add. Alfred O Guy to Frank and F Pan-
Leave orders at Depot Cafe for baked pastries. Melvin Meggers, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Meggers, is improving after illness. Mr and Mrs A E McConaughy returned to Anamosa after visiting Mrs Letty Williams and Mr and Mrs R J Williams.
Harold Blackledge of Cedar Rapids spent Friday with his parents Mr and Mrs L R Blackledge.
Mr and Mrs W Asherman Mrs Miller and Miss Victoria Porter of Dewey visited at the Charles Dodge home Wednesday and have returned to their times.
Visitors to the Dodge home Friday included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Barton and Mrs. Barton of St. Louis Missouri. The Presbyterian church Pastor's council met Thursday evening with the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher to discuss church business enjoy a social hour and share refreshments.
An advertisement invites readers to follow the crowd to Mrs Blake's Luncheonette for a fried chicken dinner on Sunday. The Camp Fire guardians are called to a 7:30 p m meeting tonight in the library.
Mrs. Mary English and Mrs. E. A. Barnes, both of this city, along with Mrs. Laura Rice of Cedar Rapids, spent Thursday picnicking at Ellis Park.
Ten members of the W. S. A. club gathered Friday at Thomas park for a garden picnic and spent the afternoon visiting.
Mrs. Ed Sharp expects to return to her Oak Forest residence after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Dave Reynolds and other Marion relatives and friends.
All members of the Marion semi professional football team are called to practice at Thomas Park on Sunday at 9 30 a m.
Davenport visitors Mrs. Belle Houghton and her daughter Miss Isabelle Houghton spend the weekend with Dr. Plorence Houghton, sharing time at her residence.
Mrs William Bleakly hosts Ruth Fellow and Zora Bolton from Cedar Falls as weekend visitors.
The condition of Mrs Harry D Rockey who is seriously ill at Mercy hospital showed improvement Saturday but she will be confined to the hospital for several more weeks.
At Mrs. Ella Miller’s home a cabinet of the Presbyterian Young People’s Society discussed an entertainment trip around the world. Plans also covered early winter activities and a project sending 198 sponges to a Persia hospital. Kyle Preisher presides, Ruth Stanton is secretary, and Marjorie Fernow serves as treasurer.
Linn Chapter No 900 DeMolay holds practice in the Masonic Temple Sunday at 11 a.m. The regular meeting is scheduled for Monday at 7 30 p.m.
A group of members from the Auxiliary to Marion Post No 298 American Legion met Friday at the Legion hall and cleaned the hall. A picnic luncheon followed at noon.
Mr and Mrs George Michel and their son Gene visited Milton Wisconsin on Friday to see relatives Mrs Charles B F Michel and Miss Ella Grant also joined the trip Trojan lodge No 548 A F and A M met Friday in the Masonic temple
A survey of churches in Marion lists Baptist Rev. William H Bridwell with Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 sermon Deliverance from the Power of Indwelling Sin and union services at 7 30 p m at the Methodist church St Joseph Catholic Rev Father T J McElliott Masses at 7 and 9 a m Christian Miss Elda M Kemp superintendent worship at 11 sermon by Rev Conley Biddle Endeavor at 6 30 p m Union evening service 7 30 Episcopal Rev John M Walters worship at 11 with Ten Nights in a Bar Room noted in program
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