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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1933

Page

9

Swine Prices Up Ten Cents In Opening Hog Market

Chicago AP reports morning cattle receipts 7 000 hogs 18 000 sheep 17 000. Hog market shows strength with prices about 10 cents higher than Friday and top-day hogs at 4 65, heavier hogs 3 75 to 4 55. receipts 27 000 with 10 000 direct. Cattle and sheep also mixed with light demand, calf and bull activity noted. slaughter-run heavy for sheep with natives at 7 25 to 7 50 and range lambs around 1.5 to 2.4 for various lots.

Chicago St. Louis Omaha

Des Moines Market Reports Hog Prices Rise on Light Weights

Combined hog slaughter in interior Southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ended today was 30,000 head, down from 43,900 last week but up from 28,700 a year ago. The market was steady to 15 cents higher than Saturday with moderate activity and lighter weights loading for Monday. Quotes list good and choice ranges across weight classes from 3.00 to 4.30 dollars per hundredweight, based on bulk transactions. shipping-point purchases excluded.

Des Moines Dept. 3 Agriculture Minnesota Wong Ogs

Iowa Hog Prices Today Across Markets

Iowa market reports show price changes across Cedar Rapids Mason City Waterloo and Des Moines with porker and hog classifications. Prices range from no 2 yellow corn notes to varied hog weights and packer values from 1.70 to 4.00 dollars per cwt depending on weight and locale.

Chicago Hog and Cattle Market Report Highlights Prices

Hog prices rose with direct market activity up to 10 cents. Market notes show 170 to 250 pound hogs trading from about 3.50 to 4.65 per pound, sows 2.75 to 3.50, and light weights 4.00 to 4.60. Cattle trade opened steady to weak with steers and yearlings in demand. top yearlings around 6.85 to 7.50, vealers and cows varied, weights from 500 to 1500 pounds. Overall tone weakens on cows and cutters amid large receipts.

Chicago Aeeae Cod

Local Markets and Livestock Prices In Muscatine

Daily market quotes show hogs by weight with prices ranging from 2.25 to 4.06 per hundredweight. Hogs 140 to 160 pounds bring about 3.85 to 4.06, 180 to 220 pounds 4.05, 260 to 200 pounds around 3.75 to 3.95. extreme heavy butchers 2.90 to 3.30, butcher hocks 2.60 to 2.95, and heavy packers 2.60 to 2.95.

Mason City Niger Waterloo Good Packers Sross Des Moines Good Packers Uiry —Y Muscatine

Sheep Market Report Shows Mixed Prices Across Classes

The market notes 20 000 sheep with fat lambs about 25c lower. Good to choice natives 7.25 to 7.50, some held higher. 53 doubles range lambs around feeder flesh. Native throwouts near 4 000 to 4.50. Lambs 90 lbs down good and choice 6.75 to 7.75, common and medium 3.75 to 6.50. Owes 90 to 150 lbs good and choice 1.50 to 3.00, all weights common and medium 1.00 to 2.00.

Kansas City U. S. Dept. of Agr Funay

Hogs Cattle and Lamb Prices Mixed at Omaha Market

U S Dept of Agriculture reports early hog sales 5 to 10 cents higher with feeder pigs around 3.50 to 3.00. Cattle trades slow with mixed steers and yearlings at 5.00 to 5.35, cows 2.00 to 3.00, and bulls 2.50 to 2.75. Sheep show 25 to 40 cent drop on lambs, but feeders steady with range 6.25 to 6.50 for bulk feeding lambs and breeding ewes at 2.50 to 4.50.

Omaha U. S. Dept. of Agr

Kansas City Livestock Market Summary from AP Report

U S Department notes cattle and hog trade at Kansas City market opening. Hog prices range from 2.79 to 4.30 per hundredweight across weights with steady to higher trends. cattle and calves show uneven but mostly steady to slightly down values, with steers, cows, and vealers listed at various weight bands and prices. Sheep quotes reflect lambs around 7.25 and ewes to 3.00, indicating mixed demand across species.

Two-Lined Chestnut Borer Threatens Iowa Oaks

Dr. George C. Decker of Iowa State College warns the two lined chestnut borer, a serious pest attacking oaks and chestnuts, may threaten Iowa trees though Muscatine County has not reported infestations. The control is to remove and burn infested trees as the pests bore through the cambium, killing trees within one to two years.

Iowa Muscatine County Decker

Civil War Veteran Parrett Dies After Fall Injuries

Robert T. Parrett, 86, Civil War veteran, died in a local hospital from injuries received in a fall at a daughter's Nashua home. The notice notes sunrise and sunset times at a Woolworth Building comparison in New York City.

Waterloo Robert T. Parrett Nashua Woolworth New York City Iim City

Grains Recede After Moderate Advance

Chicago prices retreat after a modest opening gain as outside demand remains light. Wheat and corn fall from Saturday closes but hogs support provisions. futures show September wheat around 87 5 8, December near 91, May around 94 7 8 to 95 1 4, corn September about 52 3 4, December 57 1 2, May 62 3 4.

Chicago

Grain Prices Report from Chicago Market Notes

AP dispatch lists Chicago grain quotes across wheat corn oats rye and seeds with bids for No 2 red wheat at 86 15 No 5 red 86 87 No 3 hard 87 No 2 hard 86 4 87 No 3 hard 86 No 1 northernering 87 corn No 2 mixed 52 Yellow 52 14 53 No 3 52 No yellow 51 14 52 No 5 yellow 51 6 yellow 46 50 No 2 white 5 sample grade 40 42 oats No 2 white 36 37 No 3 white 34 36 No 4 white 32 rye No sales barley 40 46 3 Timothy seed 4 60 5 00 cwt Clover seed 10 00 13 75.

Chicago

Grain Prices and Classifications Reported in Minneapolis

Minneapolis AP notes mixed grain price quotes with No 1 northern and dark northern classes showing varied percent changes. Prices list No 1 dark hard Montana and durum values, No 3 white and yellow varieties, and several freight rates or yield descriptors, reflecting market volatility in the wheat sector.

Minneapolis Market Notes Mixed Grain and Cotton Prices

Minneapolis AP report shows flour up 10 cents to around 7.25 to 7.35 a barrel with carload lots. Cotton sacks shipments listed at 20.88. Pure bran priced 17.00 to 17.50, studd middlings 18.50 to 19.00.

Minneapolis

Poultry and Produce Markets See Mixed Activity in Chicago Trade

In Chicago the market shows steady to weak tones across poultry and eggs with varieties including hens, roosters, turkeys, spring ducks and geese listed. Eggs firm at 7 782 with graded firsts and local receipts noted, while potatoes move on track and state shipments indicate mixed demand. regional prices span U S No 1 Idaho triumphs at 2 60 to 2 65 and Washington No 1 around 2 60 2 65 with other drops and gains across varieties.

Chicago Rock Springs Utter U. S Wisconsin Idaho Nebraska Long Island Iowa Washington Russell U. S

New York Market Prices for Butter Cheese Eggs and Poultry

AP report lists dairy and poultry prices and grading terms in New York. Butter and cheese values show mixed scores from 90s to low 100s with various percentages. eggs and fresh poultry categories appear with color notes and freight terms. the text reflects a marketplace snapshot of standard and specialty packs, current grades, and distribution terms.

Kansas City Prices for Eggs Butter and Poultry

Kansas City produce lists eggs at 914 per dozen and butterfat 10 15 with packing butter at 12 percent. Poultry items include hens at 5 8 roosters 4 springs and broilers at 91 percent.

Kansas City

First theater built in Williamsburg in 1716

The report notes that America's first theater was constructed in Williamsburg Virginia in the year 1716 marking an early cultural development for the colony and the nation.

America Williamsburg

New York Stocks and Prices A to U S Steel Leads

A compiled snapshot shows many stocks with varied percentages. Major movers include Anaconda, AT and T, Goodyear, Union Carbide, U S Steel, and Woolworth with notable price shifts. Several utilities and banks trade with modest gains or losses amid a fluctuating market.

Stock Prices Rise and Fall on Mixed Trading

New York markets opened higher with gains in several alcohol stocks and a firm close amid 1,500,000 shares traded. Broadly, trading cooled after an initial rise as grains and crops drifted, and Wall Street weighed inflation risks and NRA policy while avoiding radical moves.

New York Missouri Schuley Distillers U. S American Commercial Case Threshing Celanese Sears Roebuck Great Western Sugar American Sugar Refining United Aircraft Consolidated Oil Standard Oil of New Jersey Union Pacific Wall Street Washington NRA

Bond Market Opens Firmly Amid Low Volume In New Week

The bond market started the week with firmer prices and light trading. Rail and utility issues showed narrow shifts while several named rails and corps gained modestly. foreign bonds edged higher in irregular trading. U S government quotes barely moved. A forest worm anecdote closes the item.

New York Baltimore and Ohio, St. Paul Allegheny Corporation Missouri Pacific New York Central and Southern Railway International Telephone Warner Brothers Goodyear U. S

Make This Model at Home Anne Adams Pattern Style

A sewing pattern ad describes a matron and larger size model with a slimming silhouette featuring a soft draped contrasting scarf. Pattern 1538 offered in sizes 26 38 40 42 44 and 46 with yardage for 36 and % yard contrast. Includes illustrated instructions and envelope address for order.

Aemart Anne Adams Journal Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York

For Rent Modern Cottage at 914 Cypreus Street

Classified notice advertising rental of a modern cottage on Cypreus Street with job listings for clerks inspectors in multiple districts. Two young men age 18-20 sought for travel ready to start at about fifteen dollars weekly, plus interview details and box address. Mr Garramoni to meet Tuesday at Hotel Grand 10 to 12 and 2 to 4 p.m.

Garramoni Hotel Grand

For Sale Tomatoes for canning and produce items

Farm listing items include choice tomatoes for canning delivered and sweet corn butter beans with phone contact. Federal Land Bank farm loans authorized to forward applications for Muscatine Louisa Scott counties. Titus Co. advertises speedier operations with 414 percent interest and asks farmers to write or visit 213 Iowa Ave.

Federal Land Bank Muscatine Louisa Scott County Titus Co Iowa Ave

Ferrell Wins 100th Career Game With Indians

Wesley Ferrell pitched his ninth win of the season against the Boston Red Sox to reach the 100 victory milestone in his five years with Cleveland. He had posted at least 20 wins in each prior season as he and manager Walter Johnson debated a possible move to outfield for his bat. The seven hits allowed by Ferrell delayed that decision.

Cleveland Wesley Ferrell North Carolina Boston Red Sox Indians Ferrell Walter Johnson

League Leaders in Baseball From The Associated Press

National Batting Klein of the Phillies tops at .373 with 168 hits and 36 doubles while 23 homers lead. Martin of the Cardinals has 94 RBIs. Cantwell of the Braves paces pitching with 177 strikeouts. American leaders include Foxx of the Athletics at .360 and 36 homers, Gehrig with 103 RBIs, Manush 170 hits, Burns 40 doubles, Combs 13 triples, Chapman and Walker with 20 stolen bases.

Associated Press Klein Phillies Martin Cardinals Oan Vauban Pirates Cantwell Braves Foxx Athletics Gehrig Yankees Manush Senators Burns Browns Combs Chapman Walker Tigers Wae Whitehill

Lindbergh Helps Flier in Distress in Iceland

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh aided a British pilot, John Grierson, whose airplane wrecked during an attempted takeoff for Greenland near Reykjavik. Grierson had departed England on August 5 aiming for New York, reaching Iceland via the Orkney and Faroe Islands when a wave damaged the float and wrecked the craft.

Reykjavik Iceland Charles A. Lindbergh John Grierson Greenland Grierson England New York Orkney Faroe Islands

Butz's Fair sweep two Sunday kittenball wins

Butz's Fair won both ends of a doubleheader at the Oregon street diamond Sunday. They defeated Muscatine Ice 4 to 2 in the first game and beat the South End Ramblers 6 to 2 in the nightcap. Logel pitched the first game, Swank the second, with Benninger catching both. Haller homered in the first game.

Butz Oregon Street Muscatine Ice Company South End Ramblers Logel Swank Benninger Haller Fair Cause

Major Heroes Shine in Early Baseball Action

Gehrig of the Yankees drove in seven runs with two home runs and four singles against the White Sox. Frisch of the Cardinals made a brilliant catch to start Hutcheson’s triple play against the Dodgers. Gehringer of the Tigers had five hits against Philadelphia. Schumacher of the Giants held the Cubs to seven hits and drove in two in a 6 1 victory. Whitehill and Manush of the Senators limited the Browns to four hits in the opener, Manush collecting four singles in the nightcap. Spohrer of the Braves sparked the attack on the Pirates with a double and four singles. Averill of the Indians had four hits, including a homer, and scored six against the Red Sox.

Associated Press Lou Gehrie Yankees White Sox Ron Frank Frisch Cardinals Hutcheson Dodgers Hal Schumacher Giants Cubs Earl Whitehill Heinie Manush Senators Browns Earl Averill Indians Homer Red Sox

Two Morning Sun Churches May Join

Morning Sun church leaders will consider merging the United Presbyterian and Presbyterian congregations in a meeting at 7 45 p m August 30. Jurors for the September term of Louisa county district court are listed including Grant Stafford and C W Talbot. Forty seven Owens family members attended a Locust Grove park reunion.

United Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church Louisa County District Court Grant Stafford C. W. Talbot Sadie Butler Albert Pagemiller Harold L. Wilson B. A. Boysen I. M. Jamison

Hopkins seeks absolute divorce on cruel treatment grounds

Glenn W. Hopkins files for an absolute divorce against Merrie M. Hopkins in Muscatine County Iowa Court. The petition alleges cruel and inhuman treatment endangering the plaintiff's life and sets a September 5 1933 deadline to appear before the September term. failure to defend will lead to default and a judgment in favor of the plaintiff.

Merrie M. Hopkins District Court of Iowa Muscatine County Court House Muscatine State of Iowa Glenn W. Hopkins F. L. Bihlmeier

Notice of Bank Closure at Muscatine

The First National Bank of Muscatine announces closing its affairs. All note holders and creditors are notified to present notes and claims for payment. Dated July 8, 3. E. E. Bloom, Cashier.

First National Bank of

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