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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
2
Armour Stockyards Aug 27 reports hog prices up to 10.45 with receipts around 500. cattle steady and top lambs 7.25 to 8.25. detailed quotas across steers, heifers, cows, and calves show mixed gains and steady trading. sheep and hogs also varied by region with prices near 9.00 to 10.90 for several weights.
Hog market uneven with spots stronger than Wednesday. Light weights weak. practical top at 11.40 with some stalls at that price. Medium weights 11 to 11.50, heavier classes 10.65 to 11.25. Fresh pork prices steady to steadyish. cheaper grades thawing losses. Cattle steady to improved. weighty steers slow, medium weights clear, light cattle active. Fat lambs steady to higher. bulls and strictly choice hogs sold up to 12.60.
Chicago and Sioux City livestock summaries show mixed results with improved tone in cattle markets. Hogs at Chicago 9,000 head, mostly steady with stronger small lots. beef and cutter trades tight. Sheep steady to higher, westerns firm, feeders active. Sioux City reports beef cattle lively, light weights strong, yearlings active.
Sioux Falls reports Poultry rates with heavy hens over 4½ lbs at 13, light hens at 10, leghorn hens at 8, ducks at 7, geese at 5, springs 13 and up, under 4½ lbs 12, leghorn boilers 14 4 lbs and up. Eggs No 1 19 cents, No 2 14, Butterfat No 1 38, No 2 32, Butter 34.
A composite of wholesale poultry and farm product prices and market notes from Mitchell, Watertown, Sioux City, Chicago and other cities. Listings include hens, springs, leghorns, old roosters, butter, eggs, and poultry varieties with weight categories and price ranges.
Aug 21 reports from New York describe mixed color egg pack standards and Washington russet and California white rose varieties with specific grade codes. Butter futures steady with modest shifts, cheese values near steady, and overall Chicago produce futures showing small changes in storage standards and refrigerator futures into October.
Minnesota market notes show wheat futures closing mixed after a Canadian rumor spurred early activity. Dec and May contracts moved with small gains, flax eased, and oats rye and barley mixed. cash wheat demand remained light with good demand for oats rye and flax.
Minneapolis and Duluth market notes show Aug 21 cash and carlot grain prices for wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, and flour. Quoted bids, test weights, and delivery terms include No 1 through No 5 dark northern, hard Montana winter, and related futures percentages.
Heavy May rain drenched eastern South Dakota easing drought conditions with up to two inches in Menno. Hail damaged gardens and broke windows in Springfield while storms stripped trees and damaged property across a five mile strip. Washington reports note pasture revival but ongoing drought concerns with wells and reservoirs draining at 85 per thousand farms.
President Roosevelt's special train halted in Bismarck as he met Acting Governors Walter Weiford of North Dakota and Elmer E Holt of Montana and federal officials. He discussed drought relief, pasture use, and a potential three state cooperative project led by Morris L Cooke to stabilize farm income and land use reforms.
Presidential aspirant Alfred Landon, touring western New York towns and preparing a train stop in Springfield, urged a comprehensive tax overhaul. He criticized hidden taxes on food, clothing, gasoline and cigarettes, claiming they fund 51 cents of every dollar of federal spending. He outlined four finance principles: spend only what is received, avoid debt, prepare for rainy days, and ensure dollar value of government equals dollars spent. He spoke from a grandstand audience in a lawn-like setting, citing the burden on working people and noting his speech on the American Way of Life.
Rebels push toward Madrid after days of clashes in Lozoya valley and Bay of Biscay actions. Loyalists rally in the south as Mussolini aligned powers debate arms embargoes and a potential Franco regime setup. Vatican reports hint at protests over mistreatment of Spanish clergy.
Floyd Coppock, captured after a one man holdup of the Bank of Alpena, admits he and brother Bill also held up the Ames store south of Miller. They fled via Montana and North Dakota, then stole a Plymouth auto at Wolsey and traveled to North Dakota. Authorities pursue Coppack for Ames robbery complicity.
The report describes Berry and surrounding towns connected to Pierre with a direct train plan. Officials including Dr Frank L Eversall, Julian Blount, Don S Sears, and Beadle County Democratic chairman Dr Techetter announce addition of ramps to the reception committee. Communities warn about fatigue if delays occur at the last moment.
The Lakes junior team tied 5 to 5 in a regional junior golf event. St Paul players and Brow Eggleston of Dewi placed. Mick Uselae and Billy Cooper also ranked. Next year’s tournament plan to be set at the national conference of the American Legion.
Chicago August 2 1927 famed boxing referee Dave Barry died last night after weeks in hospital from a nervous breakdown. He officiated the Dempsey Tunney title bout at Soldier Field in 1927 where he counted a knockdown and sparked a huge crowd. The 52 year old official faced heavy criticism from fans and press during the stormy aftermath.
Unclear OCR reads as a general dismissal involving multiple individuals and towns including Watertown and Wolsey. The fragmentary item names Mrs D O Boye, Esther Waldner, Viola Jover, Alfred Bartel, Marvin Bartel and Cora Lamp among others, with no coherent context or outcome.
The U S dollar closed officially in the foreign exchange market today at 15.18 francs, with the francs at 6.584 per dollar, unchanged from overnight New York levels.
WANTED Girl over 25 for housework. evenings. Also seeking two rooms, income, and price details for a liquor store advertisement. Unclear terms and broken wording hamper precise details. readers may contact Mrs. Tain by phone.
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