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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1936
Page
14
Survey by the Spink County extension office shows a serious seed grain and corn shortage for 1937 planting. Farmers are advised to save home raised grain for seed, test cribbed corn for germination, and store corn as eat rather than shelled to preserve viability.
Franklin Mullin reports rising prices driven by drought as farmers and consumers brace for higher costs. Wheat supplies shrink globally, domestic corn crops may be smallest since 1881, and butter, milk, eggs, and produce show price gains while some grocery items drop. The Agriculture Department says enough stock remains for 12 months, with overall food supply about 3 percent below 1995-96 levels.
Market authorities note July 1 stocks of beans peaches and peas are larger than last year signaling a backlog of supplies for winter and 1937. Consumers may face draws as supplies build up. Also mentions a sack from Cresbard Aliena and a two week visit by John Bentson to Crexhard.
A speaker argues for a voluntary plan to shift expenses to those who cooperate, noting few stockmen in Spink County test cattle. He accuses South Dakota of discrimination against uncertified beef and dairy products at terminals and calls for extending tests to counties not testing 100 percent, lowering market prices for produce.
The Charles Bennett family relocated with household goods and stock to Pine River Minnesota to establish a new home. The Kermit Paine family plans to move to Pine River soon.
Aug 5 operation report from Bee Heights says Mrs Hugh McKeley underwent surgery for a ruptured appendix at Miller Hospital. She is said to be doing well.
Emery workers Raymond Schill LaVerne Groenhall Ariel Ochsner Ocield Neuharth returned Saturday evening after having employment for several weeks at the Emery plant.
Announce a baby born to Mr and Mrs Kermit Paine in Ree Heights on July 28 weighing eight pounds. The infant, named Charles Morris, honors the couple’s two grandfathers.
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