Swine Decline and Hog Market Slump Reported
Armour Stock Yards Huron notes ongoing hog price declines with a top around $8.70 and further drops expected midweek. Cattle, calves, and sheep markets show steadier trends with varied price ranges across grades and types. Chicago and Sioux Falls reports indicate softer hog receipts but higher late-day bids, while farm markets in Sioux City and St. Paul show mixed results for steers, heifers, and lambs amid overall market weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour Stock Yards
Huron
Der
Wes
Imus
BBC
Nanana
St. Paul
USDA
Catte
Pearce
Draxzy
Market report from Chicago and across the Midwest
The December market round includes Suron Poultry and hides, Chicago butter and poultry prices, U S Dollar exchange, Sioux City and Sioux Falls produce figures, New York and Minneapolis grain quotes, and Duluth cash prices. It notes steady butter, firm poultry, varied live animal prices, and mixed grain futures across Chicago Minneapolis and beyond.
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Chicago
Weteday
Plymouth Rock API
Stock Market Moves Forward Amid Quiet Trading
New York December 18 trading opened with a leisurely pace as buyers concentrated on select issues. Notable names included Radio Inter Viz International Nickel Canada Dry Douglas Aircraft United Aircraft Sears Roebuck Johnny Marvilte Case Western Union American Telephone Texas Corp Sears Roebuck Santa Fe Great Northern and New York Central. Transfers reached about 1,650,000 shares with mixed results as losses and gains shifted, closing quotations list various prices for Alaska Juneau Chem Dye and other firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Intervizional
Collina
Alkman
Canada
Dry
Douglas Aircraft
United Aircraft
Seara “Roebuck
Johny-Marivlte
Case
Wortern
Leola Trial Note On Defense Rights And Dental Suspect
In Leola Doe Sleola case the defense argues against forced self incrimination while the state withdraws a key witness. Editor Henry Artz testified about a conversation with Martell regarding Lela Halvorson’s death, noting Martell’s odd behavior and the dentist’s room visit while Halvorson was alive. Sheriff Meier described obtaining a search warrant in the investigation from Justice Yast per W S Gordon’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleola
Doe
Aidle
Lela Halvorson
B. M. Montover
Jenry Artz
Iada
Martell
Misa
Halvorsai
Artz
Art
Brullin
Jake Meier
Meier
H. H. Yast
W. S. Gordon
South Dakota Department of Justice
Oak Park Woman Addresses Huron Rotarians on Arabia
Mrs Sperling, Sister of Claude Dickinson, spoke to Huron Rotarians about Lawrence of Arabia and Feisal in Iraq and the unification of Arabian tribes. She described Arabia as still in the making, noted the camel’s decline as transport, and observed Western clothing replacing native attire. She has traveled in Europe and Asia and lives in Oak Park DC.
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Oak Park
Dickinson Sperling
24 Passenger Plane Tests in Santa Monica
A 24 passenger sleeper plane, largest land transport aircraft in the United States, prepared for longer flights after a two hour test over the Los Angeles metro area. First of eight for American Airlines by Douglas, it weighs 12 tons, has a 90-foot wingspan, 65-foot length, and can reach 215 mph with 14 six-foot berths for night travel. Meeting postponed for Sons of the American Legion due to holiday activity conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
Cal
MME
United “States
American Airlines
Douglas
Matrapolitan
Los Angeles
New York Curb Stocks Decline Amid Mixed Trade
The Associated Press reports New York curb stocks trended lower as mixed trading sentiment influenced small cap issues. Investors weighed recent economic data and potential monetary policy moves while brokers noted modest turnover across tape readings.
National Debt Hits New Peak In 1940s Era Figures
The national debt soared to 30.56 billion dollars, surpassing 30.1 billion as mid-December financing added about 963 million to the total. The day’s deficit stood near 1.61 billion with year-end forecasts around 3.78 billion, while expenditures reached 3.31 billion against 7.75 billion estimates.
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Washington, Tac
AISS
Bute
Former Huronian Held At St. Paul
Fred Lawrence of Huron South Dakota a 28 year old bandit wounded in an attempted holdup at the Hotel St. Paul December 10 escaped from a guarded room at Ancker hospital and attempted suicide by hanging in his cell. He was arrested December 4 and identified as Fred Lawton a North Dakota convict who confessed a prior theft sentence. Lawrence a Huron college AB graduate of 1832 was remembered as a good student and his friends cited his mother’s death as a turning point in his life.
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ST. Paul
Fred Lawrence
Huron
S. D
Ancker Hospital
Jaid
Lawrence
Fred Lawton
North Dakota
St Paul
Huron College
Yuie
George W.hil
Utah Avenue
Hig
Zellous
North Dakotas
North Daloty
Actress Feared Revenge Suspect Poisoned Death
Dr Wagner testified the alcohol fueled action could have pumped monoxide into the victim’s blood within minutes. Misa Todd was found slumped in her luxury car in a Glendale garage with bruised slips and a nosebleed. Investigators doubt phantom slayer theory. funeral services set for Forest Lawn Glendale with Dr Harold Proppe to lead.
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Lipa
Todd
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Glendale
Los ‘Angeles
Harold’ Proppe
The
Hollywood Baptist. Church
Italian Forces Claim Victory in Fractured Council
Fragmented report shows Italy proclaiming victory amid a tense council session. References to Franco British efforts, Mussolini defiance in Ethiopia, and calls for conciliation clash with hints of peace prospects and continued aggression. Marseille and London figures noted in uncertain context.
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Italy
Tormours
Remaira Bow
Sir Samuel
France
Lavel
Snd
Cina Council
Eoling
Mussolini
Europe
Ethiopia
Peran Selemtas
Council
Hicitish
R Pierre
Auto license sales rise in 1936 totals
County Treasurer Noji Biliex reported increased automobile, truck, and trailer license sales for 1936 over 1934. New maroon plates with white figures will go on sale January 22. The county has 5,499 automobile plates, 699 truck plates, and 952 trailer plates in stock. year-to-date totals show autos 4,664 vs 4,591, trucks 624 vs 615, trailers 952 vs 332.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noji Biliex
Ellendale Farmhand Confesses to Killing Dickey County Official
William Desch, a furtive Ellendale farm hand, confessed to shooting Benny Kapkingss, Dickey County commissioner, at his farm home north of Ellendale. He was taken into custody after being spotted 10 miles west of Ellendale and confessed during questioning by state and county officers aided by Stites Attorney F. L. Brouillrd, Sheriff, and North Dakota bureau of criminal identification head A. Miller.
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Aberdeen
William Desch
Ellendale
Evening News
Benny Kapkingss
Dickey County
WN. D
Oesch
Ita. mi
Stite
F. L. Brouillrd
CA. Miller
Bismarck
North Dakota
Bureau of Criminal Idenifcation
Drake Trial May Carry Into 1936
Five weeks old and with four government witnesses still to be heard the Drake estate snail fraud trial of 43 persons may outlast the final days of 1935. Witnesses testifying include Robert Jordan who drove 40 miles to invest $1 and L B Layne who said defendant J Lucas Fox promised $20 000 for every dollar contributed. The best offer prior was 3 000 to 3 Fred W Kom testified he donated more than 40. Receipts show the scheme brought 197 280 into Chicago from Jan 1 to Apr 2 1904 while Oscar Hartzell was under a Leavenworth sentence for mail fraud. Prosecution will seek to show the estate is non existent.
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Chicago
Drake
Robert Jordan
Storm Lake
Towa
Laurens
L. BE. Layne
Crawfordsville
Ind
Layne
J. Lucas Fox
Laferia
Tex
Fred W
Kom
Houston
L. MW. i Harlingen
Francis Drake
Campus Players Initiate New Members For Shrew Play
New members at Ue Huron College Campus Players include George Stahl Ella Heflin Ralph Forrés Esther Serr Dorothy Drew Tom Hinde Mrs Fern Wilmuth Florence Roberts and Mary Briscoe. Scottie Dexter, president, formed committees for the February production The Taming of the Shrew after initiation. A humorous workshop skit followed directed by Miss Gildys Brown featuring Howard Axelrad Jerry Danks Colman Jones Evelyn Tugsley George Aisenbrey Joyce Anderson and Mary Helen Warren.
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Ue Huron College
George Stahl
Ella Heflin
Ralph Forrés
Esther Serr
Dorothy Drew
Tom’ ‘Hinde
Fern Wilmuth
Florence Roberts
Mary Briscoe
Scottie Dexter
Gildys Brown
Howard T i Axelrad
Jerry Danks
Colman Jones
Evelyn Tugsley
George Aisenbrey
Joyce Anderson
Mary Helen Warren
Ford zone salesmen awarded bonuses at meeting
Six top performers in Ford car sales in the St. Paul zone received cash bonuses. R C Brinnell presented the awards at Hotel Marvin Hughitt. Wayne Wilson of Huron placed fourth. Other honorees included John Herbison Gettysburg Earl Mills Watertown Clarence Case Philip J. E. Goodwin Vivian Alvin Ray Bat Yold. A. L. Kinkead faced justice for improper compensation claims.
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Ford Cara
R. C. Brinnell
St. Paul
Wayne Wilson
Huron
John Herbison
Gettysburg
Earl Mills
Watertown
Clarence Case
Philip
J. E. Goodwin
Vivian
Alvin Ray
Bats
Marvin Hughitt
State government workers attend Christmas party in Plano
Dec 18. V employees of the state government gather for a holiday event in Plano with Governor Tom Berry and Supreme Court Judge B Rudolph delivering remarks beside a grand piano as part of the Christmas party activities.
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Rerry
Plano Pierre
Employes
Egies
Tom Berry
Annus
Supreme Court
B. Rudolph
Lighting Of Cars Is Watched Here
Seventy two drivers tagged for improper lights during day patrols by state department of justice agents with Beadle County sheriff cooperation. Motorists instructed to fix headlights and report completion. by noon about seven had shown repairs. Authorities warned arrests for further violations as officials aim to curb unsafe driving and improper lighting on highways into the city.
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State Department of Justie
Cit
Beadle County
Toon
Jon Reilly
Aintc
Battle Creek Attorney Wins Seat in Michigan Race
Battle Creek attorney Vornss W. Mein, a strong advocate of Townsend’s old age pension plan, won a decisive Republican victory in Michigan’s district. He campaigned amid friction with Townsend supporters and GOP leaders who sought a candidate aligned with national policy. Main’s victory affirmed party regularity, while Townsend’s plan faced mixed reactions in the district.
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Battle Creek
Mich
W. Mein
Michigan
Congress
Winnin
Main
Pe E. Townsend
The
People's Express
Mississippi
Howard W. Cavanagh
G. Keifer
Cavanagh
Radio Jamboree To Continue Tonight
Salvation Army event continues at 7:30 p.m. on station KGDY led by Adjutant Clare Edwards. Twenty two request numbers were raised earlier, with bids during Scottie Dexter's orchestra auction to fund the Christman basket drive. Proceeds support the Salvation Army fund as they seek to reach a $100 goal.
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Salvation Army Radio Jamborat
Clare BD. Edwards
Jake
Friends of
Salvation Army
KGDY
Huron
Scottie Dexter
Salvation Army Fund
Hospital Admissions and Dismissals List
At the hospitals admitted include Mrs J H Craft of Redfield medical Edwin Fulton of Virgil medical Mra Jacob Guthmiller of Virgil medical J Halbur of Huron surgical Mrs Hane Bob McGiveey of Weasington medical Charles Newton of Huron minor surgical Dismissed: Mrs Chris Skeezis and bas by Huron
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J. H. Craft
Redfield
Edwin Fulton
Virgil
Jacob Guthmiller
For Sale Lady's Diamond Ring at Bargain Price
Classified ad details a lady's diamond ring offered for sale with a reduction from 25 to 35 dollars. Includes partial contact and sale event timing across Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Also mentions various community items and a separate driving note toward Cedar Rapids with names J Harold and De Smet.
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BOR
Sale
Robinson's
Cedar Rapids
Wswengers
J. Harald
de Smet
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Carle
Sioux City
Tmgbio
Dec
Bolles & Rogers and
Huron Ride and Metal Co
Datlow
U. S
Paris
Owe Lenight
Sioux
Falls
New -York
Incgaler
U.S
Toledo Russet Burbanks
Rorats
Greeny Mountains
Minnesoto
North Dekota- Hed River
Cobblers
Ohios
Colorado
McChores
Dresed
AURON
Grain -Bulletin
Minneapolis
LasGa
Izne
Montana
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Juneau
Chem & Dye
Aubur B&c
Barnsdall
Bendix
Sons of the American Legion
Beck
Activites
G. D. VanDyke
Legion
CRISP
Christer
Col G&e
Calum
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Cons Oil
Coen
Gold Dart
Goodrich
Goodyear
Gt Nor Ir
Gt Norpid
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Houston Oil
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TW Cent
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Int Nickel
Manville
Kelymaster
Kennecott
Kresge
Kro Ber
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Lehigh Port
Liquid Cer
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Packart
Penney, WY
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Phillips Pet
Pullmann
RCA
REO
Rep
Rev
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Rec
Socony
Pac
Stand Brands
St Oil Cal
Stee StiOl
Bi St Oil NJ
Stew Warn
Studebaker Sa
Swift! Se. Co
Toe Corp
Tim Roll Rg
Transamerica
Union, Carbide
United Acts
Unit
Walt Fruttay
West Flec
Woolworth Sy Wellow Te
Jn City
Iealian
Peppen
A. L. Kinkead
Ted Bird
Department of Justice
Renee
Winne
Too
J. Ingle
Pearl Creek Township
Cavour
A. J. Ingle
Mere Iron Mitchell
Fae Lee Lea
St_Charles
Morvis Hughitt
Bua Depat
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