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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1935
Page
2
Market notes Hog receipts at Armour Stockyards Huron Thursday with top hogs at 820 and 71 bids unchanged. Cattle calves sheep and lambs show varied prices across grades with steers heifers cows and veal listed. early slaughter figures and weight bands noted.
Minneapolis and surrounding markets show modest gains in May wheat futures and mixed results in other grains due to forecasts of precipitation in winter wheat areas. Chicago and Duluth price listings reflect steady to higher tones for select contracts with slight shifts in oats and flax as traders digest cash and futures moves.
Fragmentary OCR report lists varied items including Wisconsin round whites US No.1 with price W5682%, Michigan russets US No.1, Idaho russets US No.3 at 4.10, 2.05 per cwt for tires, and Florida washed potatoes US No.1 at 2.25. It notes steady demand and limited trading, with old stock and new stock conditions and miscellaneous prices.
Market report from Huron South Dakota by Swift and Co items include heavy hens 5 lbs and over 4 to 5 lbs hens buttertar hide and wool market Bolles Rogers Huron Hide and Metal Co No 1 cured hides under 45 lbs over 45 lbs No 1 cured bill tides horse cured large price 25 dollars to e Tallow No 1 Wool medium sheep pelts we 19 Tz
The Paris dollar exchange rose to 19.145 francs per dollar from 15.195 yesterday, with an opening at 15.15 francs. Chicago reports show butter and poultry markets mixed with firm prices, while eggs held steady. Sioux City and Sioux Falls publish poultry and produce figures with varied weights and prices across products.
Chicago market report shows prices unchanged with supply for extra firsts and local lots steady. Fresh product firsts include 226 units, storage packed at 3 percent extras, current receipts 2, local 2034 and 24 local 22.
The report lists produce items from New York on Thursday with mixed color selections from fresh receipts. It notes 25 percent standards and commercial standards, various scores for creamery quality, and a centralized score breakdown including firsts and other mixed colors. The fragment mentions firmer butter and higher creamery values, with several number codes like 24794 and 36 firsts and 35M indicating quality/grade metrics.
A dense listing of securities and stock symbols shows numerous company and bond figures. Notable entries include Arm and Armour names, various railroad and steel firms, consumer goods, and commodities. U S Bonds section lists Liberty, Treasury, and Home Owners Loan issues with corresponding prices and maturities.
Congressman Fred H Hildebrandt of South Dakota lauds First Assistant Postmaster General W W Howes of Huron in the congressional record. He calls Howes a credit to the nation and state, noting his conscientious service, overtime dedication, and responsibility for about 48000 post offices.
Wells F. Pidge, early South Dakota pioneer, died last night at his daughter's home in Huron at 11 40. Born in New Carlisle Indiana August 28, he lived as a settler near Highmore and Holden before moving to Highmore in 1912. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Henry Kingdon and Mrs J H Pilkington, ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a m Kin yon parlors and burial in Highmore cemetery after services at the Methodist church.
Snowfall reached eight inches with reduced visibility across the region. Air service to Huron faced delays though Hanford Airlines awaited Sioux Falls guidance. ground travel continued with bus routes lightly behind schedule and some automated traffic issues noted. Rail service into Huron remained uninterrupted as heavy snow extended toward Minnesota and the bridge area.
In Huron and nearby towns several hospital notices list Admitted patients Gary Lowles Mrs Oscar Carlson Mrs 3 M Stuh and Edna Kimp. Dismissed Raymond Werden Mrs F D Fitch Lucille Holm and others. Mounting stock quotes from Minneapolis include First Bank Stock Mortawest Banee with Bid Ask Close data.
MITCHELL April 4 Buring Ress of Augustana college Sioux Falls won first in the men s oratorical contest opening event of the Pi Kappa Delta speech and debate tournament at Dakota Wesleyan university This marks the start of a weekend competition with Hart of Northern Normal Aberdeen tying for second and Dell of Sioux Falls and Reichmyer of Yankton in a two way split for third The tournament schedule lists two rounds in both men s and women s divisions with pairings across regional colleges and state schools All details reflect the start of the event and the featured winning entry Walls of Jericho.
Reports from London and Bucharest describe moves by Austria Hungary and Bulgaria to extend influence while Germany and Lithuania face accusations over Memel. Observers warn of a possible escalation if Lithuania increases military strength, with Germany and allies watching Berlin closely for signs of planned actions and Soviet sympathies.
Beadle area farmers report slow spring planting despite favorable moisture. Seed loan delays from Congress and scarce government seed hamper operations. Estimates show 50 to 63 percent of normal acreage, with diversification toward fodder crops and cane as farmers await seed loans. Local landholders including Judge Gardner and Dr. Betts note seed access as a major hurdle.
A deep snow event covered Rapid City and surrounding areas with 82 inches in Rapid City and 36 inches added at Pierre. Mitchell reported a three and a half inch snowfall bringing total precip to .78 inches since Friday and Watertown saw a three inch blanket adding .28 inches of moisture. Sioux Falls received over two inches of snow and 22 inches of moisture. The moisture is valued as beneficial for seeds and soil, reducing dust storms and aiding drought conditions.
In Gallup in a street riot sparked by a crowd of over 300, two men were killed and five injured as deputies attempted to remove prisoners from a justice of the peace court eviction hearing. The slain man was Tenacio Velarde, 37, a World War veteran. another miner, Solomon L. Esquibel, 37, was also wounded along with Carmichael and Yeelardee as shots rang out. Deputy B. W. Robarts reported the deaths and injuries as the crowd clashed with law enforcement.
The first series of educational meetings by the Huron soil erosion project finished with an gathering at Bonilla last night. Participants praised a cooperative spirit as about 8940 people attended. Within days members will begin visits to plan a five year program for participating farmers across the state.
The baby of Mrs Robert C. Barclay who died Tuesday is being taken to Ston Minnesota for a double funeral with Mrs Hattie J. Floyd. The two lifelong friends, former Wingna County neighbors, will be buried side by side in Stockton cemetery after services at the Methodist church Friday afternoon. Mrs Floyd died in Schoolcraft Michigan at about eighty.
The Baptist church reports strong attendance as Rev Hand Wold of Witten presents four sermon topics over the next days. Topics include Unusual Christianity, The Revival of Family Religion, A Gracious Invitation, and Rational Religion or Why Should I Be a Christian, reflecting his Rosebud territory pastorate over 10 square miles.
City briefs report a flurry of local happenings including entries from business and social circles. Mentions include Ruthven Mra OBrien and Mrs Cow, with notes on travels, visits, and community events such as conventions and roadside gatherings, reflecting a small town’s busy daily rhythm.
The forecast covers Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota with snow likely in north portions and Friday's mainly cloudy skies. Temperatures rise slightly in the south with no major change in overall conditions. Tonight and Friday bring snow or rain depending on the area and a gradual warming trend in the south.
Sioux Falls cloudy with light snow in Rapid City and Watertown. Mitchell and Brookings show snow while Aberdeen and Yankton report mixed conditions. Roads listed with temperatures mostly in the 20s to 40s. travel cautions advised.
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