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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1939

Page

7

Hogs Advance as Much as 20 Cents in Market Report

Market notes show hog prices rising up to 20 cents with early bids firm at around 8.25. Cattle across markets trade higher amid sparse receipts, with steers and heifers steady to higher and calves in demand. Regional data from Des Moines, Mason City, Waterloo and Omaha highlight stronger prices, modest supplies, and steady to higher hog and cattle markets.

Chicago Sioly City Jarre Shaheh Rts Ottumwa Hoss Parkers Jonah Uys Son-Ann Waterloo Uae Mason City Des Moines Dept Agriculture Combi Terror Minnesota ST Paul Carly Top Hulk Snod Omaha Dows VO

Hogs Higher on Local Market Price Advances

Hogs rose on the local market with a 10 to 15 cent advance in grades on Monday. The top price reached 7.70 dollars, signaling stronger demand for hogs in the region.

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Prices Across Dairy Fruits and Hides

A Cedar Rapids display lists varied prices for grain and feed including Wheat No 1 at 75e Oats White No Rye No 2 38¢ Barley No 32 135 Corn shelled No 2 yellow CHAIN No 2 7¢ 22c No 3 fie Soybeans new crop No 2 yellow 68e plus hay straw and produce rates. Poultry prices show hens over 3 lbs at 12e7 with weights for Leghorn, assortments for eggs and chicks. vegetables priced per item including lemons oranges grapes celery onions and potatoes. Hide markets quote No 1 cured beef hides 9! se No 2 8! se No 1 suet 10!' se No 2 suet 9!' oc No 1 rip 9t o No 2 kip P No 1 horse 4$3 24 No 2 horse 82.75.

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Markets Report from New York Receipts and Prices

New York markets report receipts across dairy produce meats and vegetables with prices for eggs butter cheese and poultry. Notes on pack sizes brands and grade distinctions indicate fresh goods and market conditions including demand levels and regional shipments.

New York

Bond Markets See New York Bond Review

Bond markets weakened Monday on thin trading with US treasuries, corporates, and foreign government issues posting declines. The rus­sian military moves prompted revised war probability estimates, eroding gains from late last week and dragging down allocations such as Continental Oil, American Zinc, Nickel Plate Railway, and Pacific Gas.

NEW York Bond Review New York API

Stocks Have Hard Tumble

The New York market suffered a sharp drop as leading stocks fell 1 to 7 points amid war fears. Trading accelerated early, eased, then surged late as investors reassessed European events including Poland and Russia. About 1.8 million shares changed hands with U S Steel, Bethlehem, Anaconda, Westinghouse, Du Pont and other major names among the notable losers.

New York Wall Street Poland Emsys U. S. Steel Bethlehem Anaconda Westinghouse du Pont Standard Oil N J. Western Union Jet. Case International Harvester Douglas Aircraft Allied Chemical Montagomery Ward American Telephone

Wall Street Stocks Digest Fluid Trading On Monday

Wall Street quotations from Adams Express to Western Union show mixed results amid a busy session. Major industrials like General Motors, U S Steel, and Procter Gamble posted varied moves while transportation and utility shares fluctuated, reflecting cautious investor sentiment and ongoing earnings expectations.

Wheat falls on bear markets and war unease

Bearish outside grain markets and war related uncertainty weighed on Chicago wheat. Prices slid with December futures down to the mid 85 cents range while corn oats and rye also eased. Trading was light as buyers waited for war developments and congressional neutrality actions this week.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Congress Manitoba Kansas City Minneapolis Winnipeg

Minneapolis Cash Grain and Chicago Wheat Prices

Minneapolis cash grain and Chicago cash provisions show mixed prices with No. 1 wheat at 93 to 94 and dark northern No. 1 around 83 to 94. Corn No. 1 yellow ranges 58 to 60 while oats and barley move 31 to 49 cents. Immediate delivery values and assorted feeds listed, with several price differentials and random figures interspersed.

Wisconsin Cheddar and Wool Market News and Commodity Rates

The Plymouth Wisconsin weekly report covers cheese quotations and farm board notes, with Dalstate 1514c horns and brick cheese prices, and a commodity call board. Wool market activity shows limited interest, late sales at higher prices, with detailed grease and scoured bale prices for various grades. Mississippi River stage updates for Davenport and nearby cities are listed, alongside Dow Jones averages, stock quotes, and New York bond prices for government and farm mortgage issues.

Dent Mississippe River Davenport Apt Hastanes la Cresse Prairie du Chien Dubuaue Kookuk St Louis Cairo Memphis DOW Jones Avlrags Pth Vails EOS. Bonds New York Tapi Treasury Qoglie Federal Farm

Naturalization Petitions Filed in U S Court

Fifty seven alien residents of northeastern Iowa filed naturalization petitions with the clerk of federal court for hearing before Judge George C. Scott on Sept 25, the day before the fall term opens. Of them 24 list Germany as native country, three Britain, nine Denmark, with the rest from various European nations.

Iowa Federal Court George C. Scott Germany Great Britain Denmark

Death rates rise in cancer and heart disease

Washington report: despite medical advances, death rates for cancer and heart disease are gradually increasing, according to the census bureau's Sunday release.

Washington INS Census Bureau

Cedar Rapids City Briefs and Personal News

Cedar Rapids residents reported various incidents and life events. Marriages included Perry Franck and Louise Strait, while thefts involved a milk bottle from a porch and a bundle of laundry. A guitar larceny charge against Gene Raybun was dismissed. Bankruptcy filings appeared for Evert Kemp. A hospital update noted Mrs Harry S Johnson recovering after an emergency appendectomy. A porch theft yielded clothing and linens, and a garage vandalism incident damaged a car and dented a vehicle. Auto crash victims Joan Ann Fritz and Ruth Ann Sullivan showed improvement but remained in hospital, and William Haggie of Deerfield, MI, was in transit after a train wreck. A hobo stole a dog named Kim from C. J. Lawton.

Joan Ann Fritz Cedar Rapids Mercy Hospital Ruth Ann Sullivan

K O C s To Meet Wednesday With Legion Speaker

Attorney Dwight Krumholtz, chairman of the American Legion Boys State committee, will address the Knights of Columbus at their semi monthly meeting Wednesday night on Our Obligation to Democracy. The meeting moved from Tuesday to Wednesday to avoid the Sky Dance performance.

Dwight Krumholtz American Legion Boys’ State Committee Knights of Columbus

Theft at Ace Cleaners Seeks Suspect With Key

Ace Cleaners at 1003 Third Avenue SE reported a theft of 14 dollars from the cash register between Saturday evening and Monday morning. Police searched Monday for a man believed to have a key to the building and not seen Monday. Manager K. E. Ferguson filed the report.

Richard Brewer Second Avenue Ace Cleaners Third Avenue SE Bulding K. E. Ferguson

Poisoning of two dogs reported in Vernon Dew case

Vernon Dew of 905 Fourth street SW told police two dogs were poisoned Sunday afternoon. His chow died after about 2 pm while another dog owned by Glen Pound of 829 Fourth street SW was poisoned but saved. The veterinarian plans to analyze the stomach contents in Iowa City.

Vernon Dew Fourth Street Dew Iowa City Glen Pound Pound

Only Remnants Remain Of Haitian Palace Tells Rotarians

Mrs Hann described San Souci the former palace of Christophe as a ruin of its former grandeur. Earthquakes vandalism and neglect left remnants. She spoke at the Rotary luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel about Haiti’s geography, population, and status as a U S protectorate with a French speaking majority.

Henry Christophe Haiti FW. Hann Rotary Club Roosevelt Hotel Caribbean

Plans Approved For Fire Dept Workshop In City

City council approved plans and specifications for a fire department garage and workshop to be built between the river bank and Milwaukee tracks behind the central fire station. Estimated cost is 15000 dollars with bids sought by Sept 30 and a hearing on Sept 30. Fire Chief Kohout said the building will house Mike Skerik the fire alarm superintendent Harry Hall the mechanic and service man and Felix ODonnell the inspector. The workshop will also serve Hall and provide a garage for the old hook and ladder and an extra pumper as reserve rigs.

Milwaukee E P. Kohout Mike Skerik Harry Hall Felix O'Donnell Hall

Elliotts To Sail Tuesday From Ireland On Roosevelt

Owen N Elliott, local attorney, and Mrs Elliott have been in Ireland awaiting steamship accommodations to return to the United States. They are expected to sail Tuesday on the Roosevelt after a delay from Sept 9 due to reservation difficulties.

Owen N Elliott

Racing forms seized in arrest of Iowa betting rep man

Cedar Rapids police seized racing forms and betting equipment after arrest of Mike Mann eastern Iowa representative of Illinois betting syndicate on pool selling charge August 9. Mann pleaded guilty Saturday, fined 400 dollars and given six months jail term suspended during good behavior. judge Haas Monday granted county attorney Thompson's motion to destroy the seized items.

Cedar Rapids Mike Mann Iowa Illinois Dudge C. J. Haas GK. Thompson R. J. Vinch Mann

Grand Jury Convenes in Linn County for September Term

The Linn county district court opened the September term with the grand jury impaneled before Judge John T Moffit. Monday morning marked the first session since last March, with routine matters on the docket and a report expected by Thursday morning. Foreman G L Hill leads a panel including G P Bowdish Glenn Van Note D A Stamy Charles Quiass Charles Wickham and A J Scheuler.

Linn County John T Moffit G L. Hill Franklin Township G P Bowdish Buffalo Township Glenn van Note Clinton Township D. A Stamy Marion Charles Quiass Monroe Township Charles Wickham Linn Township A J Seheuler Otter Creek Township

Want Ads and Services in The Gazette Classifieds

Want Ads solicit transportation references and emphasize exchanging references. Ads list services from drugstores to moving companies, jewelry repair, watch cleaning, and household items. Includes promotions for asthma relief demonstrations and various shops.

The Gazette Podaimer Pharmacy 2Nd Ave Y6th Probasco Jewelers Ave Goodyear 2Nd Kenwood Transfer Dillon Ll K. Schaeffer Kresce Iowa Allied van Lines, Inc Lynch Transfer & Storage Co Los Angeles Packard 2Nd St Women's Exchange 3Rd Ave Richards Pharmacy Allied van Lines Inc Calder’s van & Storage Co Twe P.O Griffith Feather Mattress Co 3Rd Ave. W

Beauty Shops Promote Permanents and Services

Advertisements for beauty shops list oil permanents from 93 cents and up, with mentions of different salons and locations. Names include Lovely Lady Beauty Shop, Delux Beauty Shop, Rita's Beauty Shop, Artiste Beauty Salon, and Elene Beauty Shop, along with contact numbers and service details.

Lovely Lady Oe Ave Bishop's Delux Rita’s Center Point Kennedy's Ist Ave E. Free Nelene Beauty Shop

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