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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1938
Page
2
Swine prices rose up to 10 cents to top at 7.85 with receipts about 350. Cattle and sheep remained steady while allocations like firsts 88 to 89 and extrer 92 show mixed demand. Market totals show eyes at 31,506 and packing storage up with firmer local and general price stability for remaining items.
Huron market notes show hogs steady to 10 cents higher, top at 7.49, receipts 350. Cattle ranges listed from good to prime steers down to common, plus lambs and yearlings. Nearby reports from Sioux Falls and Sioux City detail hogs, cattle, and poultry prices, with various weights and classes, plus butterfat and eggs pricing across several markets.
Chicago April market report shows poultry prices with 144 head of lye 1 car 4 trucks and weak hens. Leghorn hens quoted at 18 percent while hen turkeys 20 percent and young toma 22 percent. other prices unchanged. Buttes value listed at 49 442 with weak creamery specials.
Chicago April 4 Wheat prices jumped as buying accelerated after President Roosevelt announced a $7,000,000,000 recovery program. Prices rose to intraday highs before trading ended, with later profit taking and a renewed bout of buying. At close, May wheat about a cent above yesterday, with July futures higher along with corn and oats.
Markets at a glance show firm stocks and rally after a presidential message, mixed bond tone, strong U S government debt, improved curb, and favoring of industrials. In Chicago, optimism persists, corn rises on wheat influence, cattle steady, hops up to 15, futures and quotes show small gains across grains and cattle futures.
The New York market rallied as Roosevelt urged Congress to back a 7 billion recovery program, renewing inflationary expectations in the finance district. Commodities led the gains with wheat, cotton, rubber, copper and hides futures rising, while stocks advanced at a steadier pace. Trading volume neared 1,000,000 shares as traders weighed spending plans and Congressional attitudes.
Minneapolis April 14 market update lists flour and grain quotes with No 2 northern wheat at 1.00 to 1.04 percent, No 1 mixed 83 to 84, No 4 dark hard winter 9.40 to 9.5, and No 1 hard amber durum 9.13 to 9.34. Corn values around 84 to 86, rye 59, barley 72, and flax 1.98. Cash close notes receipts at 24 cars today versus last year, basis unchanged or 1.5 percent higher, and various bids for No 1 heavy dark northern and Montana hard varieties.
Col. Robert P. Glassburn paid official visit of inspection to the Huron Reserve Officers group in Sioux Falls. Isaiah Hagen was elected president and Glenn Sutera adjutant as the school year closed and a fall opening was projected with Col. Graysburn promising an early visit to start the new year. Out‑of‑town attendees included officers from Lake Preston Mitchell Gettysburg Aberdeen Chamberlain and Yale among others.
T. F. Pete, veteran publisher of the Iroquois Chief, will be honored at a testimonial dinner in Iroquois on Monday evening, in observance of his 80th anniversary as publisher. Paul Gavvy of the Community Service Club announced the event with CW Pugsley, former journalist, delivering the principal address. Fellow publishers from across the state were invited. banquet by Methodist Church men.
Washington April 14 The Mouse Labor Committee voted to eliminate wage differentials from a wage bill being drafted. Members foresee a 25 cent minimum wage and rejected a flexible plan to empower an independent agency to set a graduated rate up to 40 cents. Chairman Norton said the panel would reconvene before adjournment to finish the bill, with some predicting completion by nightfall.
A dense stream of ticker-like names spans automakers, oils, utilities, and consumer goods firms. Major firms such as General Motors and United Aircraft appear amid a sea of smaller entities, with bond quotes plus Treasury and Home Owners Loans notes interleaved, reflecting a brisk, fragmentary market summary from New York on April 14.
President Roosevelt urges tax reform, debt plan, and increased national income to revive recovery. He critiques overproduction causes, calls for labor and business cooperation, and stresses government support while avoiding past excesses. The piece notes PWA estimates and labor guidance as part of the recovery push.
In ST Paul on April 14 police and railroad detectives pressed the hunt for the sender of a 100000 extortion note to W. P. Kenney president of the Great Northern Railway. Authorities kept a tight watch around Kenney and offered no comment as federal agents reported back. The note, delivered at the Minneapolis ticket office a week earlier, demanded terms under threat to Kenney’s life.
Chicago April 24. Post primary talk focuses on Democratic factional split and its impact on November races. Official canvass expected to show about 3.6 million Democrat votes and 650 thousand Republican votes with incomplete returns indicating Horner and Kelly Nash camps leading. Republicans argue Democratic rifts may aid GOP candidates, while Larens’s U S Senate nomination signals a major win for Horner’s faction over the Kelly Nash machine.
A Holy Week service was held at noon today at the Huron Theatre with about 206 in attendance. The audience sang Beneath the Cross of Jesus and a Huron College quartet featuring Kenneth Knapp Charlotte Dugdsle Elixibeus Haynes and Hore old Studer performed Old Rugged Cross. Rev. A Trenerry delivered the sermon, assisted by Rev. B Van Seavelen. Tomorrow Good Friday the Rev. F B Morrison will preach, assisted by Dr. C E Wilcox. The Kiwanis Club sponsors the services, which run from 12:20 to 12:50.
Noon inspection marks approval by the Bureau of Air Commerce for the new Cheyenne to Huron air service. Through service to Minneapolis will begin with connections via Hanford Airlines, as notable officials including W. W. Howes and governors of Wyoming Colorado and South Dakota are expected for the ceremonies. Three Wyoming National Guard planes will accompany the westward arrival. New schedules show Hanford Airlines connections between Huron and Cheyenne with routes east and west. Admitted and dismissed in Huron hospital listings appear alongside the ceremony details.
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected a proposed passenger fare increase for lines under its eastern territory, estimating railroads would gain about 30.6 million dollars in revenue. The ruling covers routes bounded by Lake Michigan to the west and extending to Norfolk, with the plan aimed at easing financial distress though the commission found no justification for the hike.
Grace Church hosts a three hour Good Friday service from noon to 3 pm led by Rev. John Smith. The program traces the seven last words with readings and musical interludes by organist Besse Stackpole Shober. Limited seating, front pews favored, all parishioners urged to attend.
The House eyed a proposal to add 92 million dollars to a 60 million baseline for highway site work. Senate opponents labeled the 100 million expansion excessive and warned lengthy debate to block enactment. Senator Nye argued foes lack majority but will mobilize public opposition.
The Mandan North Dakota CCC Camp commandant Scruby Delbert fy directed a three day fight against ice gorges in North Dahow. The 243 World War veteran at Mandan worked days and nights to keep the Heart River from freezing their camp, according to a Bismarck Tribune report.
A fragmented notice lists funeral service timing for Brother Tem Easter Flowers offerings of lilies and other perennials from Aaron's greenhouse unit Bowders 19th and Dokots. Misc classified items include job ad for waitress experience and sale listings for clothing housing and farm items with prices and times.
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