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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1938
Page
4
Chicago hogs led a fairly active market with gains up to 10 cents as bids varied by region. totals showed 27 500 hogs reported with top at 9 35, while cattle and sheep also moved unevenly across Chicago Pittsburgh Cleveland and East St Louis markets.
Receipts large with hogs around 4 500 and cattle near 16 000. Prices vary by weight and region, top hogs about 9.10 per cwt for 200-250 lb cattle steady to weak, calves slow but steady, and feeder demand weak. Iowa and Mason City markets show mixed gains and steady to higher receipts across several weight classes.
Cattle receipts near 10 500 with best grass fat steers above $8 59 and heifers around $6 00 while cows range $4 75 to $5 50. Vealers weaken about 50 cents with tops near $10 50. Hogs feature 200 240 pound hogs at $8 75 to $9 00 and 250 300 pound hogs around $8 10 to $8 50. Sheep and lambs show softer values with spring lambs lower by 15 to 25 cents and ewes steady to weak. Market notes indicate firm feeder calf prices and wider price gaps across grades.
Local hog market shows a slight advance with all hog grades up 5 cents, top price reaching 8.85. Cattle prices drop about 25 cents, with varied beef and calf values listed for ranges from 140 to 550 pounds. Lamb and sheep markets are noted with lighter bales and quality-based adjustments.
Grain prices listed for Wheat Oats Rye Barley Corn Soybeans and Straw Hay. Produce prices include Butterfat Eggs Hens Springs Leghorn cocks and wholesale fruits vegetables with numerous itemized prices and crate or per unit costs.
Wheat prices fell on the Chicago board as European peace prospects improved and outside markets weakened. September wheat slipped about 2 cents, with corn and oats also moving lower, while Liverpool and Winnipeg trends added pressure and US export activity offered little support.
New York bond market rallied from last week as optimism grew that European conflict would be avoided. Czechoslovak, Italian, and utility bonds rose while Prague and Norway loans eased. U S government issues also firmed with midday gains seen in several notable issues.
Live poultry steady to firm with hens and broilers showing varied shifts. butter and eggs steady in New York markets with creamery grades stronger. potatoes and cheese receipts noted across regions as shipments and prices fluctuate. Strong entities include Chicago and New York exchanges, Poultry and butter/eggs categories, and multiple grade standards.
The Plymouth Wis AP notes weekly cheese quotas with daisies horns and cheddars prices. A Boston wool market report shows quiet demand with unchanged U S department quotes and Australian prices firm. Raw sugar in New York was steady with futures easing for March and May contracts and refined sugar unchanged at 4.45 to 4.60.
On Monday in New York the foreign exchange market edged higher as traders speculated the latest Anglo French accord might resolve the Czechoslovak crisis for now. Noon demands showed Britain 480, Canada Montreal in New York 9943, New York in Montreal 10056, Czechoslovakia 345, France 2.697, Germany 4003, Italy 26.
Clair Charles of 3165 Grovecourt NE was fined 5 dollars and costs for operating without a license in Judge H. R. Churchill's court. Reckless driving charges were dismissed. The judge cautioned motorists on main highways to slow or stop for signals from opposite traffic attempting left turns. Charles’ vehicle struck Marion Kouns of Vinton near the Thirty second Street and First Avenue East intersection around 2:30 a.m. on September 4.
NEW YORK AP Prices moved ahead sharply on Monday as the Franco British agreement with Germany over the Czech crisis signaled fewer immediate hostilities in Europe. Steel and metal groups led gains with many major names advancing in the curb market as investors priced in a brighter outlook.
A dense listing from Wall St. Stocks Published by J. E. Bennet 4 co, W. H. Jump, manager, shows Monday quotations for a wide array of equities. Readouts include Adams Express 10, International Mining 5, Alaska Juneau 924, Kennecott Copper 40 1/2, Libby Owens 47 1/2, and many others with varied prices and percent figures, reflecting a market-wide snapshot across industrials, utilities, and consumer firms.
Clyde E. Brenton aged 70, a prominent Des Moines banker and chairman of Town Des Moines National Bank and Trust, died at his home after a long illness. He had spent 53 years in banking and remained active recently. He led multiple banks in Grinnell Adel and Jefferson and served as a director of Northwestern Bell.
Etna Newby of Cedar Rapids and Christine Geraghty of St aula obtained marriage licenses. The filing lists the parties and their residences, indicating the upcoming union in a local civil ceremony.
Defense argues merger with Iowa Mutual was proper and approved by officials. H L Nehls opposed consolidation citing salary concerns. Several plaintiffs and intervors withdraw. remaining claimants state policyholders' interests were protected and most business was reinsurance premiums. Intervenor Nehls Investment Co joins as resister to withdrawals. The filing asserts action barred as merger occurred over a year before petitions.
Judge John T. Moffit presides as Linn county begins the September term and impanels a seven member grand jury led by Henry Hood. The term opens with plans for late week investigations while the petit jury is slated to report September 27. Judge Ellison retires from law cases this year after 32 years on the bench.
Former Iowa senator Smith W Brookhart said he is considering a fall run for the U S Senate on the Progressive ticket. He noted Des Moines interests approached him and his decision hinges on the state Progressive convention. He would back the McAdoo Eicher farm program if he enters.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Theodore Schmitz of 3911 Sherman avenue NE at Mercy hospital on September 17. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Francis J Stark of Marion at Mercy hospital on September 18. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Merley Hubbard of 516 Thirty-fifth Street NE at St Luke's hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs John.
A son was born at St Luke's hospital on September 18 to Mr and Mrs Ray Robinson of 1534 Sixteenth Avenue SE. A son was born at St Luke's hospital on September 18 to Mr and Mrs Art Biofield of Central City. A son was born at St Luke's hospital on September 18 to Hamilton residents at 1261 Twenty second Avenue SW.
A Gazette page lists lost dogs including a white front footed Boston bulldog with a white stripe and a black Scottie named Bruce, plus a wire haired puppy four months old. Rewards offered. notices urge returning items to owners and feature advertising for jewelry loans and neon sign makers with new address.
An old classified style notice offers decorating estimates for wall washing paper cleaning and window washing. It lists dialing numbers 4927 and 4483 for Pettit A 1 paper hanging and painting and mentions general reasonable work.
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