Domestic Trade Gains Amid War Clouds Across Cities
Retail trade held steady or rose in several cities despite war fears. New York wholesale market saw new business and steady requisitions. Production advanced with steel and housing leads, power and rail freight improving. WPA rolls high but employment gains begin to appear in several states and cities.
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New York
Boston
Commerce Department
Ashington
North Carolina
Ohio
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Detroit
Los Angeles
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Salt Lake City
Kansas City
Greeley
Pueblo
Colo
Seattle
Minneapolis
St. Joseph
Joplin
Associated Press
Linn County Real Estate Mortgages and Conveyances
The Linn County Abstract Company reports property transfers from Sept 3 to Sept 15 including conveyances and mortgages. Mortgage totals reach $63,650 for the period, compared with $64,970 the prior year, reflecting similar activity levels in both weeks.
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Linn County Abstract Company
Linn County
Wheat Trade Dulls After Opening Sharp Corn Gathers Support
Chicago notes a brief early wheat price surge tied to war tensions abroad, followed by a lull as prices closed slightly above the day’s lows with a slight weekly gain. Corn, oats, rye and barley also moved on export demand and Argentine quotes, while cash wheat and Minneapolis grain show mixed bids and higher quotes in spots.
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Chicago
Chicago Livestock Prices See Mixed Week End
Chicago livestock receipts show hogs 4000 with direct 3800. live cattle 100 and calves. sheep receipts 4000 with 5200 directs for week. Hogs steady to higher, top 9.25. cattle firm with fed steers up to 13.35 per 100 pounds. vealers and cows mixed. lambs 60 to 75 cents lower, natives around 7.75 to 8.60, week close.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
U. S
Markets at a Glance United Press Report
Stocks and bonds edged lower in active trading with U S governments and curb stocks down. Chicago markets softened and foreign exchange eased against the dollar. Cotton futures fell about 50 cents a bale while grains in Chicago showed wheat up around 1 cent, corn up about 0.43 to 0.50 cents, and silver rising in London to 119 9-16 pence an ounce.
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United Press
U. S
Chicago
London
Greene Hall Opens With Fraternity Wings At Coe College
Greene Hall will open Thursday with private guest rooms and 176 beds. Wings for fraternities Alpha Delta Alpha Chi Beta Phi Delta Phi Epsilon Tau Kappa Epsilon hold twelve rooms and lounges per wing. Non fraternity rooms on first floor and upper angles. Maple furnishings and monk’s cloth drapes throughout. Rooms 16 by 12 feet six inches with twin beds and study desks. Each corridor has a proctor suite and a telephone, drinking fountain, popcorn grill, and storage. Continuous corridors link wings and central hall. City steam heating with thermostatic control.
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Coe
Alpha Delta Alpha
Twelfth Street
Chi Beta Phi
B Avenue
Delta Phi Epsilon
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Proctor Suites
Warren Keck
Minna Wikoff
Coe College
I. Be.s
Greene Hall
G M King on Bermuda Cruise With High Point Club Guests
G M King manager of the Cedar Rapids district of Monroe Calculating Machine company is on a week long Bermuda cruise as a member of the High Point club. Two hundred seventy five men qualifying by high sales quotas join on the S S Veendam chartered by Monroe company. King expected to return to Cedar Rapids around Sept 25.
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G. M. King
Cedar Rapids
Monroe Calculating Machine Company, Inc
Bermuda
High Point Club
Monroe Company
S. S. Veendam
Mr. King
Bank clearings in Cedar Rapids rise over prior week
Clearing House reports show Cedar Rapids bank clearings totalled 1 132 077 90 for the week ending September 17, up from 1 056 483 90 the previous week. For the week ending September 18, 1937 clearings reached 1 289 482 31.
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Cedar Rapids
Clearing House
Markets report Chicago produce prices and arrivals
AP reports Chicago markets with butter eggs and potatoes. Butter steady with firsts at 2e per pound and seconds at 21 14 0. Eggs steady at 24% to 25% for local and cars. Potatoes arrivals 1101 on track 240 with varied shipments from North Dakota Idaho Wisconsin and Colorado. prices show No 1 and U S No 1 ranges around 0.85 to 1.35 per unit depending on variety and region.
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Chicago
W.e
North Dakota
Idaho Russet
Burbanks
Saiar
Idaho Bliss Trimune
Colorado Bliss
Wisconsin Cobblers
U. S
Bliss
North Dakota Bliss
New York Produce Prices Mixed as Creamery Standards Rise
AP reports New York receipts show steady overall dairy markets with higher creamery prices. Extra grade butter prices climb to around 26 cents per pound with 92 score. firsts and seconds entries vary, while cheese receipts reach about 902 thousand pounds.
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New York
Detailed Survey Of U S Airports Underway
A nationwide survey of U S airports is launched by the civil aeronautics authority to support a congress report on federal participation in a national airport system. The study must be completed by February 1 1939, led by Clinton M Hester with two staffs for field data and analysis. Economic data on trade, community resources, and transportation needs will shape the report, using existing agencies reporting facilities where possible.
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Civil Aeronautics Authority
Congress
Clinton M. Hester
Pontiac Manager Predicts Upswing In Car Sales
H J Klinger general manager of Pontiac division of General Motors predicted 1939 auto sales would rise over 25 percent. He said used cars in dealers hands are down and dealer finances are stronger. Public interest will grow as this year’s models are very new, with a public reveal set for October 14.
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Pontiac
Mich
INS
H. J. Klinger
Pontiac Motor Division
General Motors Corporation
Klinger
Local securities price range notes for recent transactions
The Gazette lists price ranges for bonds and stocks not quoted as firm bids. Entries include Cent'l States Pr & Lt. Corp 7% 2's, Interstate Power Co 7% 34a, Southern Willies Co 1% 2113 Town, Rath Packing Co %, Sioux City Gas & Light Co, Western Grocer Co 7%, and Western Grace.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Pr & Lt. Corp
Interstate Power Co
Southern Willies Co
Town Southern Utilities
Rath Packing Co
Sioux City Gas & Kree Co
Western Grocer Co
Egtern Grace
Central States
D & Lt
Public Service Co
Bertal
Sioux City Gas & Elec
Waterloo, Northern
Cedar Falls
Serene Nd
European Dangers Press Prices In Stock Markets
Wall Street shares fell as war fears over Czechoslovakia persisted. Heavy selling near week end dragged many names 2 to 5 points, with United States Steel Bethlehem Westinghouse GE GM Chrysler AT&T Western Union and others down a day and week. Wheat rose, corn gained, and total weekly turnover reached 7.58 million shares.
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Czechoslovakia
York (Ap
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Westinghouse
General Electric
General Motors
Chrysler
American Telephone
Western Union
Great Northern
Briggs, Santa Fe
Johns Manville
Consolidated Edison
International Nickel
U. S. Rubber
Associated Press
Sears Celebrates 52nd Anniversary in Cedar Rapids
Crowds fill the Cedar Rapids Sears store as the nationwide retailer marks its 52nd anniversary. Manager M. E. Feiden plans daily Gazette ads through Oct 1 and notes strong new merchandise arrivals. Sears ads set a record in 1937 with 81 million lines across 880 papers in 47 states and DC, up 6.75 percent from 1936.
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Sears, Roebuck and Company
Cedar Rapids
United States
M. E. Feiden
Gazette
Feiden
Sears
Iowa
District of Columbia
Mortgage Bankers To Study Farm Investments
A Mortgage Bankers Association survey says farm mortgages can absorb at least a quarter of a billion dollars in new funds today. The group plans a farm mortgage clinic at its Chicago convention October 12 to 14 to explore private funds reentering the field and potential investor rewards.
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Chicago
Mortgage Bankers Association of America
A. D. Fraser
D. Howard Doane
Doane Agricultural Service
St. Louis
Fraser
Hart Driver Arrested In Tama Area Accident
Ralph Carter of Dows and Clarence Erickson of Rowan were injured on highway 30 near Tama when their car collided with one driven by John Starr age 17 of Eldora. Starr was charged with reckless driving with bond set at 100 dollars in Toledo court. Carter had scalp and right hand lacerations and a fractured rib. Erickson suffered a bruised shoulder. Starr and two girl passengers were uninjured. Deputy Burns said Starr’s car skidded as it passed acts. both cars went into the ditch.
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Bpeciato
Gazette
Tama
Ralph Carter
Dows
Clarence Erickson
Rowan
Here
John Starr
Eldora
Starr
Toledo
Carter
Erickson
L. W. Burns
Copper and metal prices steady with varied spot and forward quotes
AP reports copper steady with electrolytic spot at 10.25 dollars and export at 10.4577. spot tin near 43.37 to 43.50 with forward at 43.50. lead quoted steady with New York at 3.00 and East St Louis at 4.85. zinc steady with fast bid St. Louis at 4.85. mention of pigs iron aluminum antimony quicksilver platinum and Chinese markets.
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New York
East St. Louis
Bt. Louis
FHA Insures 19000 Iowa Loans Since 1934
The federal housing administration says since 1934 it has insured 19 239 Iowa loans totaling 14 950 745 for Towans. Between 1934 and 1937 it insured 14 711 Iowa loans totaling 5 570 668 under the housing act. Operations reset in 1937 and resumed under congressional authority on Feb 3. since then 1 944 Iowans have insurance totaling 732 678 under title one and 2 548 notes totaling 8 647 399 under title two for mutual mortgages.
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Washington
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Iowa
Limit Membership Of U. of Iowa Sororities
The Women’s Panhellenic association at the University of Iowa voted to cap each sorority at fifty five members. The rule takes effect immediately influencing rush activities and pledges, aligning with a national aim for campuses of UI size.
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Iowa City
Women’s Panhellenic Association
University of Iowa
Helen Reich
Stanwood and Atalissa Deaths Piercing Summer Heat
Charles Grell, 58, former Stanwood resident, died at his Tipton farm after ill health. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs. Alice Tracht of Milwaukee, mother Mrs. Emma Grell of Stanwood, and six Stanwood sisters. Henry Depping, 80, lifelong Atalissa resident, died in Iowa City Mercy Hospital after weeks of illness. Survived by four sons Frank, George, Bert, Verne. sister Mrs. Lillie De Vore. brothers Edward and Hiram. Decorah reports .75 inch rainfall Saturday, yearly total near 41 inches, nine inches above normal.
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Stanwood
Charles Grell
Tipton
Alice Tracht
Milwaukee
Emma Grell
Ella Wieck
Anna Cook
Sunbury
Clara Lambdman
Wilton Junction
Emma Sievers
Gena Hanlon
Carrie Ropa
Atalissa
Henry Depping
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Frederick
Caroline Oepping
Frank Oepping
George
Bert
Grandview
Vernie
Tama
Lillie de Vore
Selah
Wash
Edward
Hiram Depping
Decorah
Speedy Driver Delays and Danger Highlighted by Patrol
Des Moines AP report cites state patrol chief John R. Hattery who says speed is the top driving hazard. He notes that speeds of 45 to 50 mph save little time, while high speed causes frequent slowdowns and greater risk. Stopping distances rise with speed from 44 feet at 20 mph to 440 feet at 80 mph.
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Des Moines
John R. Hattery
State Patrol
Hattery
Medicine Opens Arms to Poverty Crisis and Policy Clash
The American Medical Association delegates reject government takeover and propose a federated federal health department, local care for the medical needy, hospital expansion by need, and a wage loss insurance plan funded by worker contributions, while opposing compulsory sickness insurance and centralized control.
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Chicago
House of Delegates
American Medical Association
Roosevelt
Washington
Hippocrates of
Cos
Department of Health
National Health Conference
Queen Alexandrine Narrowly Escapes Car Crash in Denmark
Queen Alexandrine of Denmark narrowly escaped injury when the car she was riding in swerved into a ditch at Skagen, Denmark. The incident occurred Saturday and was reported by AP. The royal party escaped unharmed, officials said.
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Copenhagen
Alexandrine
Denmark
Skagen
Strike Settlement Reached In Detroit McCord Radiator
The United Automobile Workers union approved a settlement Saturday resolving the McCord Radiator company strike in Detroit. The accord ends a labor dispute that affected the plant and its workers.
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Detroit
McCord
United Automobile Workers Union
Hi-Y Training Conference Draws Delegates Across Iowa
The Eastern Iowa Hi-Y training conference for officers and leaders met at the Y M C A with ninety four delegates from twenty two clubs. Key figures included Harry G Hansen Cedar Rapids Leigh Soule Washington and S D Miller area council secretary. Delegates from Des Moines Cedar Falls Davenport Le Porte City Oskaloosa Newton Dubuque Waterloo Ottumwa Fairfield and other towns attended and reports were shared before a closing address by S D Miller emphasizing active Hi Y programs to uphold Christian character.
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Iowa
Harry G. Hansen
Cedar Rapids
Leigh Soule
Washington
S. D. Miller
North Central Area Council
S. J. H. Pete
Cedar Falls
Franklin and Roosevelt
Des Moines
Davenport
le Porte City
Oskaloosa
Newton
Dubuque
Waterloo
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Burlington
Marshalltown
Hudson
Muscatine
Buffalo
Clinton
Iran Carruthers
Earl Nichols
Boys’ Work Committee
H. H. Bennett
Building Boys’ Work
S. R. Hawkins
Lee Horseley
Thomas Bell
William Crawford
Steve Brace
Milwaukee
Franklin Hi-Y Club Names Officers For Fall
The Franklin Hi-Y elected officers at a special meeting: President Louis E. Nelson vice-president George Johnson secretary Tad Jones treasurer Guy Clark. Plans include fifteen speakers on crime sex youth law enforcement and places in the country plus a dance mother and son banquet and ping pong basketball and swimming tournaments. Franklin Hill represented at Cedar Rapids training convention with delegates to Washington fall convention.
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Franklin Hi-Y
Louis E. Nelson
George Johnson
Tad Jones
Guy Clark
Franklin
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Fugitive Banker To Return To Iowa
Emmett Vincent Ryan a former Mason City bank employee in Iowa agreed to waive extradition and return for trial on a $13 000 embezzlement charge. Canadian authorities said he admitted his identity and will face the charge in Mason City. He was arrested at Merritt British Columbia on a drunkenness charge.
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Vancouver
B. C
Emmett Vincent Ryan
Mason City
United States
Ryan
Merritt
Young Republicans of Iowa Rally Planned in Des Moines
William B. Perry of Des Moines announced a statewide Iowa Young Republicans rally on Oct 10. Sponsored by the Sixth district Young Republicans with John Hamilton as keynote speaker and speakers George Wilson and L. J. Dickinson. A banquet precedes the rally at p.m.
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Des Moines
Iowa
William B. Perry
Germany Withdraws From League of Nations in 1933 35
Germany announced withdrawal from the League of Nations on October 14, 1933 and ceased to be a member on October 21, 1935, marking a shift in international alignment during the interwar period.
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Germany
League of Nations
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