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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1931
Page
8
Hog receipts at Armours Saturday totaled 4000 with steady to 19 higher bids and top at 650. Chicago weekly livestock prices fell except for cattle with light steers yearlings and some heifers up, hogs and lambs easing. top hog price dropped to around 8.35 with broad declines into the end of the week.
Steers and yearlings held steady to 25 cents higher at St Paul while hogs fell sharply. lambs and ewes mostly 5 to 50 cents lower. Cattle prices ranged with heavy weights around 8.43 for better steers and feeders at 5.0 to 7.0. Other markets in Mitchell Sioux Falls and Chicago reported varied gains in eggs butter and poultry with steady to lower trends on recent receipts.
Market notes for Sioux City and Sioux Falls show cattle week results with yearlings firm to higher and fat cattle mixed, hogs up to 10 cents, with demand steady to strong. Chicago and Minneapolis summaries highlight higher feeder and yearling values, light supplies, and mixed grain futures as Swedished markets shift.
Futures range observed in Duluth on April 5 with highs and lows for wheat noted. Chicago market shows May wheat with high low and closing figures. data appears fragmented and partially unreadable.
Minneapolis flour price report shows unchanged overall values with shipments totaling 32 339 and bran at 16 00 with middlings around 15 50 to 14 00. Market notes include Standard middlings at 15 50 and 14 00 as buyers seek steady supplies.
Persistent liquidation pushed share prices to bear market lows seen in December. Volume was moderate as the market digested the dismissal of a major commission house yesterday. Major industrials and utilities fell, with Union Pacific and Atchison down about six points and Auburn off ten.
National Forensic League events proceed despite misfortune. A Presho team member died in an accident forcing withdrawal. Viborg debater injury forced cancellation of Aberdeen Viborg debates and extemporaneous speaking. Winners include Wegner Huron first in oratory and Keane Aberdeen first in drama.
The Delite Shop at 327 Dakota Avenue South opened today under Z C Haberman. It sells Karmerkorn buttered popcorn ice cream and ices all made in house with complete fountain service planned and rear booths to be added. April 3 news notes Dr A N Hurne joins executive corn improvement committee at South Dakota State College.
Committees preparing Pierre's Daye of BL celebration from May 20 to June 2 offer prizes to Hughes county school children for stories about pioneer experiences. The event centers in Pierre with local committees seeking entries.
A dense OCR style closing list shows numerous corporations and tickers across chemicals, mining, autos, utilities, and consumer goods. Highlights include Am Can, Am Intl, General Electric, US Steel, Chrysler, Texaco, Exxon, and many regional players, reflecting broad market activity.
San Francisco April 25 Joe E Brown film comedian sues Al G Bates wild animal show and Al G Barnes amusement company for 100000 damages alleging the circus used his likeness in advertising. A temporary injunction was granted yesterday. The suit says Brown appeared in a Warner Brothers film shot at Barnes circus winter quarters and later his image was used for publicity harming his livelihood.
Bob Hager of Town State defeated Lee Sentman of Illinois in the 120 yard high hurdle, setting a meet record of 14.7 seconds. Missouri’s Bob Simpson, coaching at Iowa State, watched as his pupil broke the old mark. Wichita University runners won the college sprint medley in 3 03, besting Abilene Christian. Harold Manning anchored Kansas to beat Abilene at the tape.
Armour & Company reports a trial at its St Joseph Missouri plant to synchronize department schedules so all work can pause on a chosen day without cutting output or earnings. The aim is to reduce idle periods and cut operating costs, with a similar effort under way at Armour's Huron plant.
Misa Edith J. Mott of New York City spoke at the Elks hall in the Hotel Marvin Hughitt before home extension clubs. She demonstrated six home made garments and explained that the latest fashions can be produced at low cost at home. Her visit included talks to high school and regional home economics classes during a three day stay.
Preston Bradley elected national president of the Izaak Walton league of America. Hoover named honorary president. Karl Mundt and F. Calendine chosen as 1931 directors. Bradley plans to visit 1,600 chapters. Other directors include J N Darling A C Wilford Parry Denney and more.
Judge Alva E. Taylor ruled that Huron’s justice courts lack jurisdiction if service occurs within the city limits. The municipal court holds exclusive jurisdiction for civil and criminal cases arising under city ordinances and those served inside the city. The decision affects small claims actions like the $72.70 account pursued by J. B. Matson against William McDonald.
The Miller and Highmore Scouting training courses finished this week with several leaders earning minireum training certificates. Names include Hoyt Nicholas and Leslie Lewis of Miller and J G Ryan and A P Meigs of Highmore, among others. additional participants completed most of the work.
Dr H P Breiner of Columbia University led a conference on building a new high school curriculum for South Dakota. Attending were A J Lang Huron superintendent chair of the social studies committee, Mrs Hazel Ott Pierre state director, L M Fort Mitchell High, and O D Dunber Huron High. The session aimed to guide changes in the social studies course for use next year.
The Huron Junior Players closed their season with the four act comedy Let Foky Do It starring Irving Axelrad as Uncle Josh Simpson. Cast included Charles Bopehmy Toby Perkins Helen Hart and others under directors Miss Mattel Mitchell and Miss Lela Stetle.
L J Abbey will present a drama, As a Man Thinketh, at the Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow night at 8. He plays seven characters and comes highly recommended by area ministers for the educational value. Dr H E Hutchinson of Grace church praises the performance as more than entertainment.
Fragmented recap lists players and teams across leagues. Names like Washington Philadelphia New York Boston St Louis Detroit Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Cincinnati appear with uneven scores and notes. American Association games include Milwaukee Indianapolis and Minneapolis Columbus with end conditions noted.
Yesterday's box scores highlight Rogers Hornsby and the Cubs as they slugged three straight home runs and eight runs total in a 10-4 win over Pittsburgh. Kuifing and the Yankees halted the Red Sox 7-4 with a homer. Hughie Cruz collected four hits as the Giants and Phillies tied 1-7. Al Simmons homered and had two triples in a 10-7 Athletics victory over Washington. Watson Clark pitched the Robins to a 6-1 win over Brooklyn. Willis Hutchin shut out Chicago for eight innings in a 2-1 Indians win.
An ad notes a strictly modern five room house refinished for sale with a contact phone. It mentions a Gold Eversharp Pencil engraved with initials and requests return to the owner at a listed address.
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