Swine Prices Fall at Chicago Despite Good Pork Demand
Chicago showing a retreat in hog values as receipts exceeded forecasts with about 9 000 hogs and 1 500 cattle arriving. Top light hogs quoted near 22 cents per pound, while overall market steady for pork with heavy weights at 10.15 dollars and recent gains eroded by oversupply. Feeder cattle and sheep also noted, May swine receipts up sharply from April and last year, signaling altered market dynamics.
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Chicago
Wits
No. Wits
Wis
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Paul
U. S
Kansas City Livestock
Local Market Hog and Beef Prices Across Markets
Market notes list hog prices and ranges for various weights and breeds, with value quotes for Omaha and Chicago trading days. Cattle, calves, sheep and butter and eggs prices are provided, along with regional town figures for Kansas City and Mason City.
Iowa Hog Market Review Reports Mixed Iowa Prices
Des Moines notes 24,100 hogs received in 24 hours across 20 yards and 9 plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota. Markets held fairly active and mostly steady with priced ranges for various weight classes, and commentary cites slight shifts for shipping point and long haul shipments.
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Des Moines
U. S
Iowa Hog Prices Today Reported Across Markets
The Iowa hog market shows declines with prices across weight classes in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. Prices range from about 8.30 to 9.65 per hundredweight for various weights, with packers and good hogs in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo reflecting softer bids.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
French bonds fall amid Paris turmoil and gold loss
French obligations slid in a volatile Paris market as strikes and financial strain hit the new government. The Bank of France lost 438 million francs in gold for the week ending May 29, aiding the downward move. U.S. issues drifted lower, with rail stocks under pressure and several corporate bonds easing.
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New York
Paris
Bank of France
U. S
Treasury
Uens
Columbia Gari
Amn and Ref Stocks Rise in Names and Percentages
A string of percentage figures and company abbreviations lists Amn Can Amn Smn Ref 76 Amn Sugar 54% AT and T 165', Anaconda 321, Atchison 70 B and O 17% Beth Stl 50% Borg Warn 74% Can Dry 13% Cas e og cM P and P 1% Chrysler 92% ae Oil 1% Can 7 oe Prod F584 Curt Wright 6% Deere and Co 74's Dupont 141% Gen Electric 3714 Gen Foods 3853 . ae 4)pP t o he Stand Brands 151 S O Calif i6y 8 O Ind 35% SON J 55% Studebaker 11 Swift and ('o 2114 Tex Corp 715% Tex Gulf Sul 3514 rTimk Bell Bear 601% Unit Corp 6 2% West Eland Mfg 10914 Woolworth 43% Wrigley 66. CAR)3 CLOSE Ark Nat Gas A 5% Cities Service 4% El Bond and Share 1814 Ford Mot I. td 714 Niaz Hurl Vow 9% United Gas 7%
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Atchison
Borg Warn
Chrysler
Curt Wright
Deere and Co
Dupont
Gen Electric
Gen Foods
Stand Brands
Ind
SON J
Studebaker
Swift
Tex Corp
Tex Gulf Sul
rTimk
Bell Bear
Unit Corp
West Eland Mfg
Woolworth
Wrigley
Close Ark Nat Gas
Cities Service
el Bond
Ford Mot I. Td
Niaz Hurl Vow
United Gas
Wheat closes at improved levels on unfavorable crop news
Chicago market reports show spring wheat damaged in many localities with a drop in the crop estimate from 236 million to around 150 million bushels. Wheat futures rose across the board, with July at 85 1 2 to 5 8 cents, September 86 1 8 to 1 4, corn up 1 4 to 1 3 8, oats up 1 8 to 3 8, and provisions higher by up to 12 cents.
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Chicago
Chicago cash grain prices steady with varied commodity quotes
No cash wheat sales reported. Corn futures and grain prices listed by class including mixed, yellow and white varieties with prices ranging from 60 to 64 cents for No 1 yellow and Nos 2 to 5 yellow down to 59 cents. Soybeans track at No 3 yellow 81 cents, No 4 yellow 79 1/2 cents. Oats and rye show small quoted ranges. Lard prices noted with tierces 10.15 and loose 9.52, bellies 12.52.
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Chicago
Saleen
Uly
Foreign exchange rates in cents compiled for major nations
New York on June 4 reports irregular foreign exchange demands in cents for economies including Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Finland Switzerland Spain Portugal Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Jugoslavia Austria Hungary Romania Argentina Brazil Tokyo Shanghai Hongkong Mexico City Montreal and New York Montreal exchange pairs with nominal values and no‑nominal indicators.
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New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Switzerland
Spain
Portugal
Greece
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Jugoslavia
Austria
Hungary
Rumania
Argentine
Brazil
Tokyo
Shanghai
Hongkong
Mexico City
Montreal
Wool Market Report Sees Spot Demand In Boston
In Boston on June 4 demand for domestic wool was for immediate consumption. Graded Ohio and similar blood fleeces sold around 38 39c grease basis while blood fleeces brought 37 38c. Country packed lots with combing and clothing wool sold around 36 37c delivered east.
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Boston
U. S. Dept
Ohio
New York Produce Prices and Grades Reported June 4
Butter prices show firmness with creamery higher than extra, 2819?29 jc extra 92 score, 284c firsts 88-91 scores 26% 28c seconds 84-87 scores 25% 2614c centralized 90 score. Cheese 107,768 firm. Exes 20.859 firm mixed colors No 1 42 Ibs 1914 19% c other mixed colors unchanged. Live poultry steady by freight Turkeys 13 22c. other freight prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Plymouth
Rock Springs
White Rocks
White Rock
U. S
Bliss Triyimphs
Mississippi
Alabama
Louisiana
California
Idaho
U. S&s
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Green Mountains
New York
Funeral Rites Held for Reynolds Child
Albert Reynolds Jr., 11, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Reynolds Sr died at Hershey Hospital from typhoid fever. Funeral services were held at 3 p m from Ralph J Wittich Funeral Home with Rev W B Milne of the First Congregational Church officiating.
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Albert Reynolds, Jr
Albert Reynolds, Sr
Hershey Hospital
Ralph J. Wittich
West Third Street
W. B. Milne
First Congregational Church
Bandits Hunted After Merrill Bank Robbery Near Merrill Iowa
Three armed bandits held up the Merrill Farmers State bank at Merrill injuring no one and fled toward Sioux City in a light blue Ford V-8 sedan. They took two employees as hostages then released them unharmed a mile south on Highway 75. Roofing nails were scattered to impede pursuit, and authorities listed possible ties to an April 20 Morningside State Bank robbery.
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Sioux City
Merrill Farmers State Bank
Merrill
Here
Iowa
Lois Hedges
M. O. Nelson
Cc. C. Hauff
Merrill Hardware
William R. Tice
Woodbury County
Morningside
Funeral for John Wray 52 Held in Drury Township
Funeral services for John J. Wray a World War II veteran aged 52 died at his Drury Township home were held at Foster Baptist church with Rev. Leland H. Lesher and Rev. Caleb Larson officiating. The Buffalo Prairie Masonic lodge and American Legion firing squad from Muscatine aided. The Last Man's club of Rock Island attended. Hoffman Funeral Home of Muscatine arranged details. Burial was in Reynolds Cemetery.
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John J. Wray
Drury Township
Ill
Foster Baptist Church
Leland H. Lesher
Grace Lutheran Church
Muscatine
Caleb Larson
Illinois City
Hoffman Funeral Home
Reynolds Cemetery
Mrs Jarboe Rites Held From Church
Funeral rites for Anna J Jarboe 84 of 1910 Mulberry avenue were held at First Presbyterian Church at 2 30 p m with Dr David I Berger officiating. Nellie E Robertson sang In the Garden and When You Come to the End of the Road as George Davidson accompanied. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. The Hoffman Funeral home handled arrangements.
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Anna J Jarboe
Mulberry Avenue
Cedar Rapids
First Presbyterian Church
David I. Berger
Nellie E. Robertson
George Davidson
T. H. Ogilvie
George Ellman
Fred Beach
M. Brockway
David Bergstaat
J. F. Howe
Arthur Hoffman
F. J. Howe
Laura Mark
Gertrude Howe
Greenwood Cemetery
Hoffman Funeral Home
Celia Boyd Reverts to Maiden Name After Divorce Decree
Celia Boyd restored to maiden name Celia Nicklas by district court decree signed by Judge D W Jackson. Petition filed May 23 states she and James Boyd married in Muscatine July 31 1916 and ceased living together April 9 1936.
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James Boyd
Celia Boyd
Celia Nicklas
D. W. Jackson
Muscatine
Funeral Rites Held For Gertrude Brannan
Pallbearers included Leo Holliday William Harkey James Bayers and George Earl Jr Flower attendants were Evelyn Harkey Thera Mae Patterson Betty Hidelbaugh and Eva Harkey Mrs Gertrude Brannan presided at the organ Burial took place in Memorial Park cemetery.
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Leo Holliday
William Harkey
James Bayers
George Earl, Jr
Evelyn Harkey
Thera Mae Patterson
Betty Hidelbaugh
Eva Harkey
Gertrude Brannan
Memorial Park Cemetery
Combination Sale Saturday June 6 at Auds Sale Barn
A mixed sale bulletin announcing horses hogs cattle and farm goods for a Saturday sale. It promises many horses, good hogs including belted boars, sows with litters, and cattle including springers and fresh cows. Posts, farm machinery, hay, straw, poultry, and buttermilk are offered with reasonable truck rates. contact A. G. Whitaker & Son and Muscatine Bank and Trust Co. as clerk.
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Gregg and Klotz
Auds
Sale Barn
Muscatine Bank and Trust Co
For Sale 1932 Chevrolet Panel Truck
Henderson's Garage advertises a 1932 Chevrolet panel truck for sale with a new paint job very good tires and a recently rebuilt motor in best mechanical condition Terms available at 115 West Front Street Henderson's Garage.
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Henderson’s
West Front Street
la Salle
For Sale Classified Ads Pack
Multiple items offered for sale in the classifieds list including furniture strawberries celery plants tricycle baby bathtub Persian kittens a launch oats a black horse an Allis Deeres tractor an electric washer a seven room house a leather duofold a flower urns cement blocks seed beans a Chevrolet car radio and more with contact details and addresses in Muscatine Iowa and surrounding areas.
Man Wanted for Route of New 5c Hershey Bars
National manufacturer seeks reliable party in each city to handle route for patented machines vending 5c Hershey bars. Profit about 3c per sale with 50 to 100 bars weekly per machine. requires 300 to 500 dollars to start. Profits reinvested to build about 200 dollars net weekly income. Locations furnished. Call for appointment, M care Muscatine Journal. WANTED Good man to make posts in timber. Phone 2152.
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Care Muscatine Journal
REA loan funds sought for Muscatine County cooperative
Negotiations for fulfilling a Rural Electrification Administration loan of seventy thousand dollars for the Muscatine County Rural Electric Cooperative are under way. A Cooke letter says funds will be available once a loan agreement is signed and conditions met, with further funds possible as new appropriations allow. A revised cooperative map will be needed due to the funding reduction.
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Rural Electrification Administration
Muscatine County
Cooke
Mrs. Ben A. Agee Funeral in Marengo
Funeral services for Mrs. Ben A. Agee, former Wilton resident, will be held Friday at 2 30 PM at the family home in Marengo. Burial will follow in Marengo cemetery. A local group plans to attend.
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Journal News Service
Wilton
Ben A. Agee
Marengo
Deeds Recorded In Muscatine And Wilton Transfers
Deeds recorded show J. W. Mark to Joseph M Whit taker an east two thirds of lot four block 116 in Muscatine. Union Savings Bank by receiver to Kirk G Grunder a north 52 feet of lot 10 block 56 Butterfield addition to Wilton. Subscribe for The Journal.
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J. W. Mark
Joseph M. Whittaker
City of Muscatine
Union Savings Bank
Kirk G. Grunder
Butterfield
Wilton
Proposed Lines To Be Built With Present Allotted Sum
A report notes the lines under consideration to be built within the currently allotted budget. It outlines which routes or segments are included and the financial scope, indicating how the funds will be allocated to construction, materials, and labor.
4-H Groups Plan for State Meet
Muscatine county girls 4 H clubs will send a delegation to the state four H convention in Ames in early July. County chairman Mrs. Carl LeFever and leaders Mrs. C. O. Le and Mrs. Howard Hummel will attend. Contest winners entitled to further recognition.
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Muscatine County
Ames
Edith Barker
State Extension Service
Carl LeFever
C. O. le
Howard Hummell
West Liberty Journal Contest Winners and Club Delegates
The convention lists include Bernice Riessen and Mary Ann Bohling as Journal contest winners and Miss Helen LeFever as expense account winner. Agnes Agnew is county president and top all around club girl, with Alethea Paul as Washington trip entrant. Delegates named are Ruth Vance Inez Bohling Louise Brockman Dorothy Jenkins Marie Plett Dorothy Flater Mildred Brown Margaret Vormzeele Genevieve Naber Orrell Bill Patricia Sneeringer Louise Barnes Lorrene Rogers June Collier Lois Walter and Ruby Yocum.
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Bernice Riessen
Mary Ann Bohling
West Liberty
Helen LeFever
Agnes Agnew
Alethea Paul
Washington
Ruth Vance
Inez Bohling
Louise Brockman
Dorothy Jenkins
Marie Plett
Dorothy Flater
Mildred Brown
Margaret Vormezeele
Genevieve Naber
Orrell Bill
Patricia Sneeringer
Louise Barnes
Lorrene Rogers
June Collier
Lois Walter
Ruby Yocum
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Henry Boynes
1604 Park Ave
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Ralph Minder
Deere
Red Pole
Nichols
Detthof Hon
G. G. Healy
East 11Th
Logan
Lincoln Blvd
Lowe St
C. C. Altekruse
Muscatine, Ia
Houser St
Chevrolet Car Radio
Climer
Lutz Canning Co
Wm. Robertson
J. D. Diercks
Colorado
West Fourth
Rite V Journal
E. 5Th St
Muscatine Home Society
Montpelier
Freddie Linden
Mulberry
West Side Cafe
Lorber Metal Repair Co
W. Front
Northern Gravel Co
Kalor
van Atta Beauty Shop
J. John Pace
Graham’s Drug Store
West Second Street
Thompson’s Hardware Store
Happy’s
Titus Co
Sadie Hartman Beauty Shop
REA
Motorola
Firestone
Federal Motor Trucks
Graham Automobiles
Graham Sales and Service
Muscatine Car Market
Third and
East Sixth
West Th
W. 6Th
Mulberry Ave
Meerdink’s Clothing Co
East 4Th
BABY
J. H. Ashton
Sunnyside Hatcheries
Lodge
Triune Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masons
W. M
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Dayton
Rawleigh
Dept
Freeport
Maple Avenue
Satur
Sharp
Lowing
John F. Thomsen
A. W. Baker
DODGE
E. Third St. Muscatine, Iowa
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