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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1931
Page
7
Hog prices remained fully steady with a top reported at 3.60 as receipts reached 20 150 pounds. In Chicago the market showed prices at the lowest level in 22 years amid heavy supplies. Hog futures reported no trading today.
A broad grain market report shows wheat futures advancing in Minneapolis with December, May and July contracts posting gains as eastern buying strengthens. Cash and carlot bids were firm for No 1 northern and amber durum while oats and rye saw mixed movement and limited corn trading across major exchanges.
The notice lists live and dressed poultry items with weights and prices including hens under 4 pounds, leghorn springs, life fat ducks at 5 pounds and over, live fat geese at 12 pounds and over, various tom and young turkey sizes, dressed young turkeys, hens, ducks and geese with price points per pound or per item, plus dairy market notes and large jackrabbits offered.
A summary of market quotes from Huron and nearby markets listing cured hides by grade and weight, wool, pelts, and tallow prices, plus Chicago, Mitchell, Sioux Falls, and Sioux City line items for poultry, butter, creamery products, potatoes, and related commodities with assorted price ranges and daily variations. Notable entries include hides, horse prices, turkey weights, and regional butterfat figures.
New York reports a calmer market mood as domestic and foreign conditions ease. The week closes with cheerful sentiment despite lingering uncertainty from European tensions and political developments abroad.
Trading showed breadth with gains and declines amid a wide range of listings. National issues included Universal Trust Shares E 4% and Natl Trust 649 Th while stalwarts like General Electric and General Motors posted mixed moves.
Prescott of St. Paul executive for the Minnesota and Dakotas Boy Scouts will be principal speaker at the Central South Dakota area annual meeting in Huron next Tuesday. The gathering at Hotel Marvin Hughitt will attract scouts from more than a dozen towns from Pierre to Redfield. Eagle rank will be awarded to two Huron youths Howard Axelrad and Gerald Snedigar.
Funeral services for Herman Emile Horn 36 who died at his Wolsey home from chronic heart disease will be held at 1 30 PM Monday at the Lutheran church with Rev F W Leyhe officiating Burial will be in the Wolsey Lutheran cemetery He was born in Esmond June 27 1895 served in World War I and belonged to the American Legion Surviving are his wife two sons Hinhart and Raymond and two daughters Alvera and Lorraine
Sioux City report on a meeting of entomologists from Iowa North Dakota South Dakota Colorado Nebraska Minnesota and federal officials. They predict a larger grasshopper plague in 1932 with affected areas listed and favor the poison bait method plus deep plowing to destroy eggs. Weather conditions could dramatically impact egg destruction.
A crowd of 1500, mostly children, saw the American Association of University Women present The Land of Oz at Huron College auditorium. Mrs. B H Kerr and Mrs. G V Kieffer led key roles with many A A U W members in principal parts. After expenses, about 50 will go to the Harom A A U W educational fund.
C. Shanks, member of the state railroad commission and former water sheriff, is in the city. The visit highlights his ongoing public service role as local officials organize events around governmental affairs.
Hitchcock, Dec 5 Special Henry Buchholz prominent farmer of the Hitchcock vicinity died at his home eight miles northeast of town at 4 this morning from a heart attack. Born in Posen Germany he came to America at 21 settling near Columbus Ohio then moving to Hitchcock in 1883. He was 72 years nine months and 26 days old. Surviving widow three daughters Mrs Valdemar Larson of Sturgis Dorothy a student at Northern Normal Aberdeen Wanda of Hot Springs two sons William and Henry at home seven grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at Crandon settlement church conducted by Rev A J Loemker interment Graceland cemetery.
County commissioners wrap up the December meeting at the courthouse. A jury pool of 173 Beadle county residents is drawn as term court remains lengthy. Relief plans target small towns and rural areas with Wolsey, Virgil, Wessington, Bonilla and Hitchcock highlighted as centers. Iroquois district reef group noted for eastern areas.
Otto Ziegeldorf of Yale enjoyed remarkable luck in pinochle last night. He and partner Ted Kuehl faced Charles and Adolph Kuehl, winning praise as a dominant team in local pinochle circles and issuing an open challenge to other local players.
Notice to avoid trouble with auto licenses by renewing road poll tax. Tax may be obtained from the collector or City Treasurer Dan Wegner, Street Commissioner, with dates and fees for 19.
The piece discusses contested Alabama senate finances involving John B. Bankhead and Heflin, with questions over campaign expenditures, state law limits, and potential legal challenges. It also notes Borah’s promise to vote on the world court and hints at domestic issues delaying action.
Wanted men and women between ab and 23 to foreity work. Call at 607 Franié S. E. today 6:30 to 8:20 p.m. A 1931 Majestic DeLuxe High-boy with walnut case and screen grid is for sale at $115. Also a furnished room on ground floor at 441 Simmons for rent. The Evergreens offer room and board. Modern single rooms available at 25 Wig, Ave. N, W. Phone 2108.
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