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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1930
Page
9
Chicago market notes show U. S. Department figures with shipments totaling 730 and mixed activity. Potatoes including Irish Cobblers Nebraska Wisconsin and Early Ohios Minnesota Idaho varieties traded with prices ranging around 1.15 to 1.90 per unit, steady to fair.
Sioux City market notes show cattle, calves, and hogs trading with varied demand and steady to firm prices. Beef steers, yearlings, and heavy hogs appear steady to stronger. lighter weights and selective lots fetch higher bids, while some classes soften. Local and regional markets in Sioux Falls, St Paul, Chicago, and Minneapolis mirror cautious activity with price shifts and volume varying by class.
Wheat futures ended the session with gains after early weakness as export sales supported prices. Chicago hog futures showed mixed action with various bids and limits reflected. Minneapolis cash grain traded as No 1 northern and durum values moved amid unsettled conditions.
Huron market reports poultry and eggs prices amid dairy goods trading. Furnished by Suck Brothers and Guren, the notice lists butter eggs and poultry offerings with unspecified quantities and brands.
Adated market report from REW YORE notes bulls attempt to rally the stock market amid prior bear pressure. Early gains of 2 to 9 points faded then resumed as stocks like Johns Manville and Houston Oil rose, while Radio and U S Steel retraced some gains. Total volume neared 1.9 million shares as analysts cite easy money and cautious optimism amid oil price concerns and limited high-yield stocks.
Closing quotations list numerous stocks with varied percentages and prices from Allis Chal to Woolworth. Highlights include Am Can at 125 percent, Am Loco 49, Chrysler 27.74, General Electric 69, Tex Pac Lake 21, and Western Union 1.70. Various others show mixed gains and losses, reflecting a broad market snapshot.
Roxie farmer Allen Arner reports a profit of 110.19 dollars from a new crop of dried weed grown on four tons per acre. Cultivation and fertilization mirrored cotton practices. State agricultural experts indicate Mississippi land adapts well to large scale production of the crop.
Aberdeen August 19. Brown County officers pursue the mystery of Earl King a Stratford farmer last seen Friday noon at his home. Reports persist of a possible foul play with a car chase near Hecla and a body found north of the city. The sheriff notes no enemies or large debts and says a Sam King of Casselton is en route.
Sioux Falls Aug 13 Federal Judge Wyman took under advisement a demurrer in the suit by Sarah Amanda Crewdson of Chicago against administrator and heirs of Julius Wilfred Oh lman of Yankton and Chicago. She seeks to obtain an estate valued at 150000. The estate was left to Emilie and Martin P Oh lman Maude E Rudgera Yankton and Marie A and Dorothy Shipley of Sioux Falls. The complainant alleges she aided Oh lman after he became estranged from his family.
Nels C. Nelson of Huron assumed duties as president of the state board of barber examiners for a three year term. He was notified by Governor Bulow and succeeds Charles P. Bowell of Aberdeen. Nelson has lived in the area two years and belongs to Biron local 936, Journeyman Barbers International Union.
Beadle county extension agent Roy Cave and his family returned last night from a two week trip through Ohio, home state of Mrs. Cave. He left Huron in mid August to join his family who left South Dakota in June. He reports South Dakota crops compare favorably with Ohio and nearby states, while drought in parts of Ohio remains serious.
The talk by former New York Giants player Leslie Mann is now set for Wednesday at 8 15 p m at the Elks hall replacing the previously reported Thursday. The event targets youths in Central South Dakota and follows an afternoon announcement by H W Markey.
President Hoover named Secretary Hyde chairman of the National Drought Relief committee. The plan coordinates federal action with state groups to aid drought stricken farmers as shipments of grain and feed are watched for rate relief. The committee includes Legge, Beaton, Young, Payne, Aishton, Mills, and others. about 3000 counties are affected with severe drought conditions, with heavier relief needed next winter.
Baltimore editor Van Lear Black, publisher of the Baltimore Sun and noted world flier, was missing from his yacht Sabalo about 12 miles south of Scotland Light off the Jersey coast. Associates announced the disappearance after a search by Captain John J. Kelley failed to locate him. a handkerchief was found on deck and foul weather is blamed for a possible fatal overboard incident.
Hogs hit the $10 mark at Armour and Company’s Huron plant for the first time since spring. Buyers praised the top choicest grades as the day’s peak price. Receipts were light and officials expect light runs for a while, with no heavy stock throughput until marketing begins.
Hot Springs Aug 19 Charles St McDonald Sioux Falls republican state chairman declared we ought to get back to the position that any republican is better than the best democrat at a county meeting He denounced professing republicans who criticized Senator McMaster for voting his conscience and said the cure is treason and vote out a democrat The democratic party will pour resources into South Dakota to win the senate McDonald framed the governorship as a contest between farmer Mike Warren Green and chain bank minded Dave McCullough He is touring the state scheduling three meetings daily with county organizations
The Lions club hosted a regular luncheon featuring Pastor W. H. Hardaker of Mitchell Christian Church and Art Curry of Fairmont Creamery Huron. Curry spoke on dry ice and its possibilities and uses, with a good representation attending.
Private Secretary Emma Schaeffer announced that evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson had gone blind and was battling to regain her sight. Schaeffer said she spent the night with McPherson at her Malibu Beach cottage.
The census bureau issued a state summary for Nebraska showing a total population of 1,378,900, reflecting a revised figure and an overall increase. Fremont reports a rise of 1,788 residents, about 19.7 percent, in the latest census figures.
The central northwest assembly of the Nazarene church opened in Mitchell with delegates from Minnesota and South Dakota towns. Mrs Mildred Currell of Clarkfield Minnesota presided. The meeting precedes the central northwest district convention to run Wednesday through Sunday. 300 to 400 delegates expected.
Hull of South Dakota defeats Battling Krause of Fargo in the seventh round of a ten round bout at Faith. State boxing commissioner Morford called the fight among the fastest and hardest he has seen while a large crowd attends the Faith rodeo and fair despite heavy rains making roads nearly impassable.
Sioux City police hunt a lone bandit who robbed Roberts Dairy Co employees on Monday afternoon and escaped with 600 dollars after wounding bystander Eugene Noonan in the dairy building incident. Noonan was injured in the left leg but the wound is not serious.
Beadle County 4-H livestock judges will travel to Willow Lake tomorrow to attend a sheep sale and practice judging. County agent R A Cave stated efforts to contact all team members to finalize arrangements, though full contact could not be confirmed.
Divers today sought the bodies of four people drowned when an old fat bottom cable ferry sank in the Connecticut River near Westmoreland New Hampshire last night. The victims include Ray Austin 30 of East Putney Vermont his wife and their baby daughter and William Clark a boarder at the Austins home.
Bloodhounds aided by New York and New Jersey state troopers hunted a man accused of attacking a 15 year old girl camper in Bear Mountain and Harriman. Troopers were assisted by naval ammunition depot personnel at Iona, while 300 West Point cadets on a hike joined the lookout.
Andy Shanks of Grand Rapids Michigan defeated Jack McAuliffe of Detroit in a ten round bout at Congress Arcade. Shanks sent McAuliffe from the ring in the first round. after a rematch restart the crowd demanded more. A low blow by McAuliffe caused Shanks to quit, but the referee counted the Detroit fighter out and Shanks earned two credited victories for the evening.
Gann Valley Bluejays beat Ola 7 0 on the total diamond to extend their season win streak. Koch had three singles and a double to pace the offense while Hamilton and Bridenbaugh added two hits each for Ola in a one sided setback.
Big Bill Tilden seven time national champion faces Clifford Sutter of New Orleans in a fourth round match at the Newport Casino invitation tennis tournament. Tilden, still hampered by an injured hip, seeks revenge after Sutter defeated him by default at Rye, New York, and advanced to the grass courts championship.
In Chicago on August 20, Toledo and St Paul renewed their chase of second place in the American Association as both teams sit even. The Mud Hens beat Minneapolis 6 to 2 behind Ernie Wingerd who homered in the eighth with Le Bourgeau aboard. Louisville widened its lead over Omaha by sweeping Kansas City, 11 to 5 in a slugfest and 5 to 1 in the second game. Louisville then faced Milwaukee, while Columbus played Minneapolis and Indianapolis sat idle.
Toledo defeated Minneapolis 6 to 2. Louisville led Kansas City 21 to 5 in the same schedule. Only games listed.
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