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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1936
Page
10
Chicago livestock market reports a quiet Monday with hog receipts at 14 000 and prices mostly steady in scattered deals. Hogs top around 10 25, a soft overall tone across species as demand lags, with cattle lambs and sheep showing varied declines and new price peaks for yearlings and top cattle.
Chicago hogs receipts 3,000 with 2,500 direct mostly steady to Friday's averages. Sows and good weights mixed. top for choice 230-250 lbs at $10.25. Cattle receipts 1,000 with fed steers down to $8.75 for heavy weights. yearlings and light steers steady to higher. Sheep receipts 4,000 with week ending trends: fat lambs up to $10.00, natives and westerns mixed, bulk lambs $8.75–9.50. Western run about 14,000 head.
Sioux City AP report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows cattle receipts for the week around 600 with better fed yearlings steady and heavy beef, choose heifers, and stocker prices mixed. Hogs receipts about 300 with mostly steady bids, sows and butchers in the 8.5 to 9.85 range, sheep receipts 200 with nominally steady weekly trend and tops around 9.60 for native lambs.
Receipts total about 1 500 cattle with fed steers mostly steady to higher while lighter weights off. hogs 900 head show slight declines across weights. lambs 8 000 receipts down about 75 cents with demand mixed among ewes and rack-fackington feeders quoted around 8.25 to 6.35.
US Department of Agriculture notes uneven calf and steer trade with yearlings steady and heavy weight steers down up to 50 cents. Cows higher, bulls and heifers mixed. Stockers and feeders around 25 cents lower. Fed steers and yearlings quoted $8.25 to $9.50 with top weighty steers near $9.35 and some loads around $9.00. Practical vealers around $30 and stockers to top feeders.
Combined hog receipts at 21 concentration yards and 9 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours to 8 am Saturday totaled 10 700, down from 12 000 a week earlier and 9 600 year ago. Trade slow and prices steady as heavy rains trimmed weekend shipments with lighter weights cited in quotations.
Hogs prices in Waterloo and Mason City are steady with 140-150 lb hogs around 6.60 to 6.90, 150-160 lb at 7.10 to 7.40, 180-200 lb at 9.00 to 9.30, 200-270 lb at 9.30 to 9.60, and 275-350 lb at 8.10 to 8.40, 350-425 lb at 7.80 to 8.10.
Market notes from Austin Minnesota show hog prices stable across weights. Prices quoted include 180 to 200 pounds at 9.10 to 9.40, 220 pounds at 9.35 to 9.65, and 250 to 270 pounds at 9.30 to 9.60 with heavier classes near 8.90 to 10.40 for the top ranges. Packing sows 275 to 550 pounds bring 7.40 to 8.40.
Hogs show no change in all grades on the local market. The top hog price remains at 9.80 per hundredweight while cattle prices also stay unchanged.
Grain prices list Wheat 1.01 1.06 oats 35 41 42c rye 90 95c barley 85 90c corn shelled No 2 yellow 1.02 No 3 yellow 1.00 No 4 yellow 97c soybeans yellow 1.05 hay tame hay 11.00 straw 6.00 produce hens 11 15c springs 11 15c cocks 8 10c eggs 17 26c all No 2 poultry 4c less wholesale fruits vegetables oranges Valencias 4.50 5.75 lemons 6.25 7.25 potatoes 2.50 2.75 bananas 5 26c head lettuce crate 6.00 6.25 celery 2.75 crate 45 90c doz cabbage 3 4c lb onions 1.00 1.85 pears box 2.50 3.25 prunes 75 80c case California grapes 1.75 1.85 apples Jonathans 2 bus cranberries 4 box weree potatoes 1.85 bu 3.75 4.00 cured hides No 1 cured beef hides 7e No 2 cured beef hides 6c No 1 calf 8 42c No 2 calf Tc No 1 kip 7 34 6 No 2 kip 6e green hides ic less No 1 horse 2.75 No 2 horse 2.25 including manes and tails pony and blue hideself price
AP market report from Chicago shows butter receipts at 10 079 and steady prices, live poultry receipts 5 trucks with steady prices, potato shipments 613 on the week with overall moderate supplies and slow demand due to the Jewish holiday. Idaho russets and Washington russets priced from $1.40 to $2.35, Colorado Red McClures $2.00 to $2.05, Oregon russets $1.40, Wisconsin cobblers $1.75, Minnesota cobblers $1.60 to unclassified $1.10, North Dakota cobblers $1.70, Bliss Triumphs $1.50.
AP reports New York market receipts for eggs total 17 270 with mixed colors steady and creamery eggs unsettled. Cheese receipts reach 82 971 with little change. live poultry nominal. dressed poultry steady with prices unchanged.
Butter futures closed under Halloween standards, with November bids around 35.100, while refrigerator standards for October and November hovered near 25.34 and 25.34 respectively. Idaho russet potato futures finished with Oct at 1.90 and Jan at 2.30 per hundredweight.
Howard E. Reid of Center Point and Erma D. Hill of Cedar Rapids. Donald Ross and Anne Kuta of Cedar Rapids. Lloyd L. Snook and Helen Dahn of Marion. Edward Haskins and Charlotte Perrego of Cedar Rapids. Gerald B. Bennett and Mabel Fletcher of Cedar Rapids. Richard Usher and Loretta Chapman of Cedar Rapids.
Unsettled foreign monetary conditions after France abandoned the gold standard produced a nervous tone on the Chicago wheat market. Wheat closed little changed. September corn and rye also near steady as traders awaited clearer international cues and export activity.
Chicago cash markets show no sales for cash wheat and corn. Prices listed for corn varieties range from No 1 yellow at 1.12 to No 5 yellow at 1.10 with various bid-ask figures, oats and rye also quoted, barley and timothy seed with specific per cwt figures, and lard and bellies priced with per hundredweight figures.
Wheat receipts reach 98 cars for the period, with prices and bids for futures and cash grades. No. 1 heavy dark and dark northern options quoted with varying weights and delivery months. Corn and oats prices shown, readings indicate basis and quotations moving.
The Boston wool market last week showed moderate, scattered business. Territory wools displayed activity with prices strong on medium grades and steady to firm on fine wools, while Ohio wools quoted firm at 35 36c grease for fine, 36 42c for blood, 38 39c for peay blood, and 37 38c for combing.
Foreign exchange rates were unavailable Saturday as banks did not trade. The market paused with no quotes and traders awaiting reopening and new bids after the weekend.
AP report lists flour prices per barrel in 98 lb sacks with patent and standard grades. Family patents unchanged at 7.40 to 7.60, standard patents 6.95 to 7.15, shipments totaling 24 320. Pure bran 23.50 to 24.00, standard middlings 26.00 to 26.50.
New York bond market rose overall as investors bet on France’s devaluation plan and gold embargo. French government 7 42s fell about 16 points while other French issues dropped. most foreign and domestic sectors advanced with fractional to large gains. Several Treasuries and guaranteed issues slipped 1 32 to 6 32, while top corporate liens like Alleghany 5s and Baltimore and Ohio 4 42s posted small gains.
United States government bonds finished trading in New York with Treasury 4 1/4s 47-52 at 119 and 3%s 43-47 at 109.30. Treasury 3 4s 46-49 traded around 107 and 3s 51-55 near 104.25.
The Lost Nation high school baseball team was defeated on their home field by Calamus five to zero in a night game Thursday. Calamus scored all runs on five hits while Lost Nation had three hits. Batteries: Lost Nation J. Busch M. Muhl Betts Calamus Olson and Griebel.
Wall Street advanced on Saturday as the Franco American currency pact and franc devaluation plan boosted investor sentiment. Many issues rose, with leaders near their highs as transfers neared 900000 shares. bonds followed and foreign exchange rates were volatile with Paris and London markets suspended.
A long list of stock prices and percentages is published by J. Bennett & Co with W. H. Jump as manager detailing quotations for Adams Express, Houston Oil, Hudson Motors, Air Reduction, and many more across banks, manufacturers, and railroads. The page shows bid and percentage changes, including notable names like Ford, General Motors, Texaco, General Electric, U.S. Steel, and Bethlehem Steel, among others.
A manta, or blanket fish, was recently landed off the Florida coast measuring more than 18 feet in length and 19 feet across, highlighting a rare large specimen.
Charles Krebs 19 of 509 Forest Drive SE pled not guilty in police court on Saturday to reckless driving. His case was continued to October 3 after officers said his car struck a tree while attempting a turn near Thirteenth Street and D Avenue NW. Krebs allegedly continued driving to the station after the incident.
L. R. Garrett of 1263 First Avenue East pled guilty to speeding in police court and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Firemen battled a blaze on a burning plank at the east end of the Eighth Avenue bridge with undetermined cause. William Stepanek of route 3 Cedar Rapids reported losing a 20 dollar bill after visiting a local tavern.
A twelve car Rock Island special carrying 327 CCC workers passed Cedar Rapids at 8:20 am Saturday bound for Fort Knox Kentucky. The workers hailed from Montana. Mr and Mrs E E Severn of 520 Twenty second Street SE returned from Cedar Falls where their son Charles Severn was ill but is improving.
Iowa City police asked local authorities to watch for a 1933 Ford V-8 sedan stolen Friday. The black car is registered to J. W. Smith with license plate 52-6887 and features red wire wheels.
Rudolph Blessing of 525 Tenth Street SW pled guilty in police court to intoxication after being booked for disorderly conduct and Monday's arrest. He previously pled not guilty and was fined $10 plus costs.
Nick Kanellas of 129 Twentieth Street NE was treated at St Luke's hospital at 2 30 a m Saturday after cutting his thumb while inserting a razor blade in a holder used as a scraper at the LaFayette cafe. He was treated and left the hospital.
Earl Simonsen reported his black 1929 Model A Ford roadster with green wheels stolen from the rear of his address on Friday between 7 and 7 30 p.m. He told police he left the keys in the car and the license plate is 8.
Winifred Mayne Van Etten of Mount Vernon author of the Atlantic prize novel I Am The Fox had an appendectomy at St Luke's hospital Saturday morning. She entered the hospital Friday evening for the procedure.
Twelve Cedar Rapids residents filed appeals with Linn County District Court Clerk E. W. Lundquist on July 29 challenging state board rulings that denied deductions and deemed additional state income tax due. appellants include A. W. H. Lenders Isabel Cook Favorite Irene H. Douglas Margaret L. Armstrong Race John C. Reid H. E. Muzzy George Laird Arthur Poe Dr H. L. Walker Maude C. Walker Robert C. Armstrong Anna C. Armstrong and Sadie W. Palmer.
Fred Joss a 59 year old Cedar Rapids man remained in county jail Saturday after the suspension of a 90 day term for desertion by failing to support his children was revoked by Judge John T. Moffit following a complaint by his divorced wife Clara Joss. Her affidavit filed September 21 alleged wilful refusal to make monthly support payments.
Everett Gorsch of Marengo, 25, received a one year county jail term in district court on a substituted information charging forgery. Judge H C Ring granted release after ninety days for good behavior, effective July 22. Gorsch pled not guilty to uttering a forged instrument on Sept 18 but pled guilty to the new information on Saturday for passing a five dollar worthless check at a Cedar Rapids grocery on Sept 20, 1935.
President Roosevelt announced the recess appointment of Acting Secretary Harry H. Woodring as secretary of war to fill the vacancy after the death of George H. Dern. Woodring, former Kansas governor, has served as acting secretary since Dern’s passing last month. the law required the vacancy to be filled within 30 days.
France announces six measures to blunt devaluation effects including halting Bank of France gold sales and requisitioning gold at current rates. The plan creates a 10 billion franc equalization fund to maintain a new franc value and aims to revive world trade with a coordinated currency adjustment. Germany signals possible cooperation if economic concessions are granted.
Mrs. Ellen Scott died at 512 Third avenue SW on Saturday at 5 am after years of poor health. Born Sept 28, 1863 near Lossimouth Scotland, she married Alexander Scott June 6, 1881 in Scotland then moved to Canada and later Cedar Rapids. Survived by six children, seventeen grandchildren, four great grandchildren. preceded by husband and a daughter. member of Eastern Star Cedar Chapter and Cedar Rapids Scottish society.
Marshall Perkins aged 74 of 1302 Eighth Street NW Cedar Rapids died at 9 10 p m Friday after a long illness. He lived here 55 years and ran a restaurant 44 years. Survived by wife Louisa two children Hettie Caulder Lexington Kentucky and Fred Perkins Cedar Rapids six grandchildren and three great grandchildren two brothers Al fred Charles and French Perkins all of Cedar Rapids two sisters Emma Milligan and Fannie Marshall, both of Cedar Rapids funeral service Monday at 2 p m in Bethel A M E church conducted by Rev J J Evans burial in Oak Hill cemetery friends may call at Johnson funeral home
Timbuctu residents install roosting posts on minarets to provide resting places for the returning spirits of dead relatives and friends.
The Marion Reading Circle started the year with a picnic luncheon at Mrs. C. C. Carpenter's home 1649 Eighth Avenue for seventeen attendees including three guests. New president Mrs Addie Shumack succeeds retiring president Mrs R J Williams. officers include Mrs Carpenter as vice president treasurer Mrs Robert Cessford and secretary Mrs S R Crowner. Members discussed summer plans centered on a Canada study and program chair Mrs C E Blinks outlined upcoming events. Other items note Cedar Rapids business college student Donald Hillerege Miss Blanche Kerr visiting from Pasadena Calif and local visits by Mrs G N Clark Mrs Viola Coon and the Coon family. Births announce Donald Lee son of Mr and Mrs Byron Busenbark Sept 21 at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids and a Sept 21 son for Mr and Mrs E D Frazier at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids. Mark Gaines returns from visit to Shelbyville Mo, and Rev Hubert Thomas returns from Alabama and Kentucky.
At a faculty meeting the elected exec board includes Bertha Roberts Ethel Harris Gwen Newlin Carolyn Kahler Amelia Petrusch and Winifred Schrubbe. Officers chosen are Amelia Petrusch president Winifred Schrubbe secretary and Gwen Newlin treasurer. Calendar plans cover social and educational events for the coming year.
Francis Paul Andrews aged 33 son of Will and Rose Gott Andrews of near Robins died Friday. Born March 14 1903 at Toddville he is survived by his parents two sisters Fay and Belle and one brother Lee all at home. Funeral Monday 10 a.m. at Yocom chapel burial in Oliphant cemetery north of Toddville.
Mrs. Forest Blackford hosted Handicraft Club No 1 on Friday with nine members present and guests Mrs. Pat McCann Mrs. Howard Mack and Mrs. C M Robison. The October meeting will be at Mrs Louis Mekota home with Mrs Blackford in charge of the project.
St Josephs chicken dinner Sunday noon. Mrs Ray Newman of Detroit visits sister in law Mrs Marvin Edison and Mr Edison. Miss Edythe Stone visits sister Mrs Frank Wilson Alburnett. Mrs Lester Hense and daughter Nancy of Alburnett guests in C E Reiter home. Mr and Mrs A A Hardin return from fishing near Detroit lakes MN and Itasca state park. Handicraft club No 2 met at Mrs Norman Adee home seven members crocheted rugs from carpet warp.
Jr. and Mrs. John R. Mitchell and their son Jack of Churdan are weekend guests at Mrs. Mitchell's parents' home.
Mrs. George Schrimper and her son Richard traveled to Rockford on Saturday to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Johnson.
The Martin's Creek Community club meeting scheduled for Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Kearns has been postponed to Oct 15 and will be held at the Kearns residence. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Martin on Sept 25 at St Luke's hospital.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. F L Kelly of 1115 Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids was born September 24 at St Luke's Hospital and named Robert James. Mrs Kelly was formerly Irene Carpenter of this city.
Mrs John Austin has returned from Rochester Minnesota after undergoing an operation for goiter.
Brooklyn High School defeated Tama High 2 to 0 in a ragged but close football contest. Brooklyn dominated play with multiple chances to score but failed to cross the goal line despite the chances.
West Liberty high school defeated Lone Tree 19 to 0 in Friday night action. All points came in the fourth quarter with Crewe scoring twice and Stahle adding the other TD. Lone Tree held off the offense until the final period. West Liberty faces Winfield next Friday.
Mrs George Oakley entertained the Ladies auxiliary to the Townsend club on Thursday. The afternoon was spent sewing and twelve attendees were served refreshments.
Mrs. C. G. Schultz of 745 Central avenue hosted the Pastor's Helpers of the Presbyterian church at a Friday picnic luncheon. Fifteen covers were laid.
Mrs J J Wallace of 1776 Eighth Avenue hosted the Friday Bridge Club in a farewell courtesy for Mrs W E Elliott who will spend the winter in Florida.
Among Marion residents, Friday visitors to Cedar Rapids included Alta Emerson Elva Emerson Sara Nott Amy Doan Elda Kemp and several others Mrs H N Strader Mrs Frank Gray Mrs W E Doan Mrs William Bleakly and Mrs Ed Kemnitz.
The Cornerstones of the Presbyterian church were entertained Friday at a Kensington home hosted by Mrs. J. W. Bowman. Refreshments were served to eight women by Mrs. B. F. Gill, Mrs. Clara Sears, and Mrs. J. W. Bowman.
Funeral services were held Thursday at the Yocom chapel with Rev. W. E. Fisher officiating. Soloists included Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Sebern and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Kearns with Mrs. Kenneth Murdock. Pallbearers were George Schrimp er, Frank Williams, George Hut ton, George Stark, W. A. Ladd and John Crawford. Burial followed in Oak Shade cemetery. A large crowd of Cedar Rapids and Marion friends attended.
A Municode list of Marion churches outlines service times and pastors. Baptist led by Rev Loren Inman with morning sermon by Rev Hinken and evening service by Trevelyn White. Christian with Rev Irving Wade featuring Communion. Congregational with Rev H O Allen including Harvest Home events. Catholic with Mass by Rev T J McElliott. Free Methodist led by Rev C O Monroe. Methodist Episcopal under Rev Ralph Hall Collis. Presbyterian with Rev W E Fisher. St Paul Evangelical Lutheran led by Rev C E Krog. Seventh Day Church of God Sabbath worship at 11 30 and catechism. and Union services coordinated at Christian and Congregational churches.
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