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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1935
Page
2
Armour stockyards at Huron report steady prices across cattle calves and sheep with top at 25. Sheep and hog markets show strength. Chicago and Sioux City notes reflect firm to higher hogs and steady cattle, with wholesale movement improving despite large receipts.
Chicago markets report hogs 16 200 head with gains up to 10 cents and cattle steady to up 15 at top offerings. Sheep and lambs steady to weak. prices varied across fat lambs and native feeders. Sioux Falls Sioux City and St Paul notes mixed hog and cattle prices with hogs strong, steers firm, and calves steady. Produce markets show eggs butter and poultry with steady to firm tones and brief price shifts.
The grain market bulletin lists prices and rankings across several commodities. Corn No 3 yellow 51% oats white 27 rye No 2 47 flax No 4 1.10 percent, with barley and other grains included and prices noted such as $108 for a listed item.
The Minneapolis market reports a downtrend in wheat futures with Dec and May prices mixed and several grains showing limited or no change. Cash demand remains steady for winter wheat and fair to good for durum and corn, while barley stays firm and flax shows modest weakness.
Minneapolis wheat receipts 146 cars versus 4 a year ago. Cash quotes for No 1 heavy dark northern spring vary by weight from 1.25 to 1.34 per cwt. No 2 dark around 1.17 to 1.25. Montana winters near 1.14 to 1.20. Clover test and other grain values given. Duluth cash and futures prices listed for wheat and flax. Chicago and Minneapolis futures noted.
New York stock action regained some momentum after a morning lull with gains in autos oils and tech names while rail shares lagged. Prominent increases were seen in American Telephone Chrysler Standard Oil of New Jersey Johns Manville Atlas Tack and United Corp with notable losses in New York Central Union Pacific Boothannett Pacific and Great Northern as total shares traded reached around 3.1 million.
In Nome and surrounding areas views differ on repealing liquor laws as crime and social issues rise. Over six months nearly 0.0 00 gallons of beer wine and hard liquors were consumed in Alaska despite a small population, with remote towns supporting multiple outlets. The Nome petition cites excessive intoxication among Eskimos and mixed-blood individuals as demoralizing to the race.
Jewelry stores and department shops in Huron report strong early holiday sales with high inventories and rising demand for expensive diamonds and durable items. Banks note $7,000 Christmas savings distribution, down from $34,000 last year, while retailers urge buyers to shop now before prices rise after year’s start. City street decorations and store exteriors add festive atmosphere.
Commissioners sign with Soil Conservation Service to cover a county farm tree planting program. They approved after a trip to the farm and plan to visit Washington and Columbus to discuss land needed for right of way on U S highway 1d. The state will perform the work. the county must buy any required new land.
Kiwanians gathered about 80 members and guests for a benefit luncheon to raise roughly 30 for needy children's shoes. Attendees paid 50 cents, received 25 cent meals, and donated the remaining 25 cents. The program featured Elsie McMahon school nurse, Evelyn Salbert dancing, Loftus music, and Charlotte Dugdale vocal solo with Kenneth Martin trombone.
At the National Manufacturers Association annual meeting in New York in December 1936, leaders attacked the New Deal with a platform favoring private enterprise and constitutional guarantees. Alfred Sloan Jr. and Clinton L. Bardo urged industry to resist government interference, while warning against bureaucracy and socialization of industry.
O Neill called for rate cooperation as Nebraska expands rural electrification with projects near Scottsbluff and a new North Platte dam. He said Nebraska and Senator Norris push public utilities, while South Dakota and Missouri River resources will power the state, with regulatory support expected from South Dakota and federal action.
Dayton Daily News reports a stratosphere flight is planned for next spring from a point near the equator. Captain Stevens says no definite plans will be set until Tart Right results are reviewed.
Mystery OCR fragment hints at place names like Park Temperiy and Cavour plus individuals such as Wolsey Johnston Thur an and media references. The readable bits suggest a local historical note or brief about a temperance or park event with named persons and organizations.
CHICAGO December 1 Bragstad secretary of the Canton chamber of commerce testified in federal court that he wrote inquiry letters to British and American officials and invested $3 more in shares of the Drake Estate Swindle. He said the letters were sent to Henry L Stimson Chief Justice Hughes and a clerk of English courts as part of a scheme involving 41 defendants and about 200 witnesses from Iowa the Dakotas and Minnesota. Oscar Martzell described as the brains is held at Leavenworth. Bragstad said he handed letters to Paul Young a friend in Mitchell South Dakota Crane could not locate the letters upon inquiry. Jacobson identified four defendants Hesla Storla Bankson and Yant and testified Hesla said things were progressing well.
Dorothy Peterson plays the nurse in a film scene with five babies Cecile Emilie Marie and Yvonne. Miss Peterson tends them while Deelle waves her pink arms to a nursery song. Dr Allan Rey DaFne appears in the film and checks lighting for the children. Filming continues daily from 9 to 12 with a week to finish scenes.
George Manolis and his bride Katharine Bovapoulos return from Greece after a nine month visit. He operates North Side Grocery and Tip Top Cigar with his sons and plans to live above the North Side Grocery. They were married in Helly Greece on September 15. Manolis visited Athens and other cities during the trip.
Cut rate prices on a new and tired. 13 plate battery at $2.35 exchange. Oversize tires $3.40. See us before buying. Huron Auto Salvage at 157 Kal Ave. Phone 4938.
Kin michis pursued five fugitives escaping Mushoges jail Tuesday with National Guard aid. Hillside dwellers allegedly shelter fugitives as Rosesti Coapes and local raiders pursue the Walter Oooley gang members including Don T. Heady, Dewey Gilmore, and Leonard Short across regional counties and towns.
In Chicago the Culbertson team led 28 teams in the first qualifying round of the open four championship at the America Bridge tournament. With A H Morehead and Richard L Frey of New York, Culbertson posted 11% points after two matches as qualifiers continued. Louis J Maddad and Mrs Hortensi Evans of Chicago won the mixed parity title with 1077 points of 1348 for the Olga S Willard trophy.
De Laws high school starts its home season Friday night with Oldham as the visiting team. Coch Molgate develops after losing most of his first starters. A 8-68 victory over Iroquois provides encouragement. The game will be a doubleheader with the town’s married men in the third contest.
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