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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1938
Page
2
On Wednesday hog prices rose 10 to 15 cents with top at 6.90 as receipts reached 300. Cattle were steady while lambs fell 15 to 25 cents. In Sioux Falls hogs gained 10 to 15 cents with top around 7.15, cattle steady, and regional poultry and dairy quotes listed for Watertown and Leghorn regions.
The hog market showed recovery power in Chicago and Sioux City with gains of 9 to 15 cents and tops near 7.50, while cattle and sheep prices were mixed and mostly steady. fat lambs weakened and hogs at South St. Paul traded around 6.50 to 9.50 for various weights as buyers assessed demand.
Daily market notes from Huron South Dakota and Sioux City Iowa listing prices for hens of various weights Leghorn roosters fat ducks fat geese No 1 and No 2 turkeys and eggs case lots pullet eggs and butterfat No. 1 No. 2 Butterfat and creamery butter with prices per pound and per case across multiple categories and grades.
Sioux Falls market prices list heavy hens, springs, leghorn stock, heavy breed cocks, live ducks and geese with weight ranges and prices. Eggs No. 1 and No. 2 values are given followed by butterfat grades No. 1 and No. 2 and butter prices.
Mitchell market data lists weights and prices for poultry and butter products. Hens under 5 pounds sell at 11, Leghorn hens 9, springs over 5 pounds 13, springs under 4 pounds 11, hen turkeys 18, young tom turkeys 16, geese 10, and batterfat No 1 26 No 2 24 along with butter 23.
New York and Chicago markets publish prices for butter eggs cheese mixed colors and fresh poultry. Butter and eggs show mixed weakness with several grade levels down from prior, while dressed poultry and turkeys display uneven but steady pricing across varieties.
Butter futures in Chicago show mixed bids as traders weigh storage standards and price ranges. Market activity centers on Dec delivery with yields fluctuating between session highs and lows amid uncertain demand.
New York stocks rise led by investment shares while bonds and rails advance. Commodities show strength in sugar and corn, with wheat firm on corn influence. Cattle and hogs move modestly as market activity remains subdued overall.
Chicago grain futures climbed as offerings remained scarce. Corn gained 1½ cents per bushel, wheat edged up fractions, and oats held firm amid overall price upturns led by stronger securities. Minneapolis cash close with varied wheat and corn quotes also reported.
Aviation stocks drove gains in New York trading on December 14 as aircraft shares climbed to new highs and lifted other sectors. Transactions reached about 2 million, the largest in over a month, with broad participation across transportation and industrial issues.
In Scranton on December 14 five pinochle players resolved nightly disputes by creating a mock corporation to formalize games. They kept score as business records and declared semi annual dividends to their wives who received a Christmas payment of 45 dollars.
Four pictures will be presented at a Salvation Army morning matinee to collect food for Christmas baskets. The program includes Rollalong Cowboy, Framing Youth, Close Shave, and a sportsreel. Admission is a non-perishable food item to be delivered by volunteers to the Salvation Army hall.
King George VI marked his 48th birthday with a private family gathering in London. The empire will keep the official observance on June 9 to avoid bad weather, matching the traditional timing for public celebrations.
A dense ledger of company names, sectors, and stock yields. Mentions AmRad AmSm Ref AT&T Anaconda Boeing GenMills USSteel and others with varied percentage figures alongside U.S. bonds and bank stocks in Minneapolis and New York market notes. The text reads like a market summary card listing many firms, products, and bond prices.
Local and rural postal patrons are invited to visit the Huron post office to view a lavish lobby decoration display. Santa Claus will greet visitors Saturday afternoon and inspect the 14 foot Christmas tree as postmaster E H Bruemmer briefs youngsters on the event. A radio address by James A Farley will accompany carol singing as federal agencies join the decorations effort.
Hans Heinrich Schackow a 26 year old German steamship company employee was convicted today of photographing canal zone fortifications in the canal zone espionage case A federal court jury deliberated about two hours before the verdict The others Ingeborg Waltrust Gutman Gisbert Wilhelm Gross and Ernst Robert Edward Kuhrig are to be tried later They were arrested Oct 16 at Fort Randolph defending the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal Evidence showed Schackow took pictures useful to foreign governments
Delegations from North Dakota cities including Fargo Grand Forks Devils Lake and Huron will testify at a U S Army board of review hearing on Missouri River diversion plans. The state water commission estimates benefits around 54 million with multiple components such as water supply sewage dilution industrial use and plumbing repairs.
In a Yorkshire mass city a crown prosecutor stated in court that at least five of thirteen reported razor attacks were fakes. Two girls were bound over for trial on charges of malicious mischief by slashing themselves. one used a penny razorblade to spite a boyfriend, another admitted using a comb to injure herself over rumors of the slasher.
Twelve jurors are selected in the Fowler murder case in Deadwood with opening arguments set to begin after noon. The defendant, 29 year old Fowler of Denver, is accused of killing Milan Miller, lead officer. confession reported to an FBI agent aided in recovering the murder weapon.
International reports highlight Dr Hjalmar Schacht arriving on a finance mission while Britain stands firm on appeasement and defense of empire. Chamberlain criticizes German press and defends Munich accords amid cross‑channel and cross‑continental pacts.
Berlin officials express surprise but confidence that Prime Minister Chamberlain's appeasement stance will not derail German British friendship. Foreign office heads meet for analysis after a cautious, mixed initial reaction amid criticism of press coverage and a hope for pragmatic politics.
Pierre December meeting of Republican leaders will select final names for state house appointments. Harvey Jewett national committeeman J Dr Cain state chairman Mrs J R Dearing state lineman committee members and newly elected state officers expected to attend. Young Republicans led by Z H M Botta Jr will be consulted on appointments.
Dec 14 news reports treasurer Donald Thompson of Wee Kesson and Robbins, Inc revealed a personal probe into the cerns crude drug department. W W Smith & Co, brokers for the firm, allegedly drew $150000 yearly in cash with no sales, while an $18000011 shortfall in assets was noted. Attorney General Bennett and Assistant Attorney General Ambrose Veo Me discussed state fraud implications. Coster, president, was arrested in Fairfield Conn on charges tied to violations of the Wer Sis and Exclus Act.
Senator Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma urged the American Bankers Federation to increase money in circulation to improve times. He argued price levels swing with corn wheat and cotton and pressed reducing debt value toward historical norms.
A meeting of Iran's attorneys from northern and eastern South Dakota counties will be held here tomorrow. Harold W. Markey Beadie County state's attorney announced the gathering called by Brown County State's Attorney Gorsuth. A statewide meeting is expected after the Huron session.
The Cain Creek School program slated for December 16 is postponed to Monday December 15. The notice lists hospital admissions including Admitted Lampe Huron and several others under medical care, and discharges for Mrs Bauman and baby, plus multiple residents from Huron De Smet and Esmond.
Too Late list of items for sale including Singer sewing machine and library volumes with prices. Also short wanted ads for a girl for house work and a horse boarding inquiry. Fragmentary lines give names and addresses in Huron South Dakota area.
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