Armour Market steadies. livestock receipts and prices noted
Armour Stock Yards reports no major changes on December 30 as hogs 600 cattle 200 and sheep 500 were received. Prices show mixed gains with yearlings and lightweight steers around 9.00 to 9.50, good to choice heifers near 8.50 to 9.35, beef cows 6.25 to 6.75, and feeding steers from 7.25 to 8.25. Sioux City listings show similar ranges, with fed steers 8.25 to 16.00 and fat lambs around 9.00 to 9.10, other classes steady or down modestly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour Stock Yards
Huron
Sioux City
Sioux
City
Doc
Produce Markets Report from Huron and Nearby Cities
Daily price ranges for Huron, Sioux City, Sioux Falls, Watertown, Mitchell, Chicago, and New York markets. Includes heavy hens, Leghorn hens, springs, ducks, geese, eggs, butterfat, creamery butter, and pullet eggs with varied weights and case lots. Names of cities and price points reflect regional reporting.
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Sioux City
Dee
Sioux Falls
Leghorn Springs
Watertown
Rock Springs
Michell
Leghorn
Year end wheat prices rise slightly in Chicago trading
Chicago markets end the year with minor gains as wheat climbs about a penny amid pre holiday adjustments. Mills' flour buying provides some support while winter moisture remains favorable. Minneapolis cash quotes reflect mixed grain movements with No 2 and No 3 wheat trading at around 1.04 to 1.05 per bushel and various protein premiums noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minneapolis
Montana
Barney
Livestock Prices Steady in Chicago Open Market
The last open market livestock trade of the year was dull with prices steady. Hogs averaged about 5.25 per hundredweight, down from last year and far below 1938 peaks, while choice steers hovered near 11 dollars. Cattle and sheep showed mixed gains or steady to higher quotes, with feeder and stocker activity very slow and fat lambs firm to higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gaparabera
Chery China
Sioux Falls Livestock Market Ends Year With Strong Hog Run
The final 1939 market day featured the heaviest hog run of the year with supplies liberal and prices mixed. Hogs closed at top $5.65 to shippers, $5.60 to packers for good light hogs. butchers around $4.35 to $4.25. sows traded near $4.00 to $4.25. Slaughter cattle mixed gains, steers up to 25 cents, heifers steady to slightly higher, cows 25 cents higher, bulls firm to 35 cents stronger. Pack dynamics, regional quotes, and year-end shifts marked the session at Sioux Falls and nearby St. Paul listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
St. Paul
Bec
Markets At Glance New York Dec 30
Markets show mixed moves with Brooks-Steady in price changes and rails advancing. Foreign exchange firmer with most rates up. commodities such as cotton sugar metals wool closed mixed. Hogs steady to firm and cattle steady. Chicago futures quote butter eggs and standards with mixed prices and brief futures notes.
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Chicago
New York
Histigh Voyag
Corn
Stocks Little Changed in Narrow New York Session
New York stock trading on December 30 showed minimal overall movement with small gains among select issues. About 550000 shares changed hands as traders cited modest activity and damped rallies, though blue chip demand helped cushion liquidations. Notable movers included United Aircraft, General Electric, Johns-Manville, Santa Fe, and Loew’s, with several issues slipping before close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Niet Chemiesi
Bears Agena
United Aircraft
Esapeal Bn 19
Perry
Johns-Manville
Consolidated Edison
Santa_ Fe
Southern Railway
Loew's
Kennecott
General Electric
Hunters Plan Two Jackrabbit Drives
Hunters from the Huron Rabbit Exterminating Club plan two jackrabbit drives to address heavy winter damage to shelterbelts in South Dakota. The hunt, led by Bill Fuss, will start at Myers' corner at 1:30 PM tomorrow, with a New Year’s Day event organized by Armour Athletic Club and the Rabbit Extermination Club.
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Silion Rabbit
South Dakota
Bill Fuss
Huron Rabbit Exterminating Club
Hit
Myers’ Corner
Armourthletic Club
Rabbit Exterminatinn Club
Two More Checks Stolen Victims Named In De Smet Huron Case
Two checks part of a stolen batch from Produce Company at De Smet were cashed in Huron by local merchants. A man described as middle aged, dark complexioned and 5 feet 11 inches tall passed the checks totaling 12.44 and 12.45 at J Penny and Geiger Clothing. John Ray alias Art Retted is under police investigation for theft connected to the case and was jailed on a broken seal charge. Other checks were reported cashed earlier at Council Oak Road store and O Neals with similar descriptions. one at Redfield. City rights to riverbank property near the C and NW Railroad bridge sold again to Huron Tee Company for 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keacht. Produce
de Smet
Huron
Jake S. Nelson
J. ©. Penney Company
Geiger Clothing Company
John Ray
Art Retted
Clark
Geiger
Ray
Council Oak Rood
O'Neal
Redfield
Airlines and firms drive performance amid market tally
AirReduc and Johns-Mann lead a broad listing of companies with varying percentages, including Kennecott, AlleghCorp, AmLoco, AT&T, GenElec, and Packard Mot. The screed shows a dense matrix of securities and corporate names with mixed gains and losses, reflecting a chaotic market snapshot from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
AirReduc
Johns-Mann
AlaskaJan
Kennecott
AlleghCorp
Kresge
AmCan
MackTruck
Powlim MarshField
AmlInternat
MiamiCop
AmLoco
Amrad&sts
Montwerd
AmSmé&Reg
Nash-Kelv
At&t
NatHiscuit
Amtobb
NetCashReg
AmWatWka
NatDairyPro
AmWool Pf
NatDistill
Natbead
Armifil
Atcht&se
AdRef
AviaCorp
BaldenLaco
Balt&Chin
Barnsdall
BendixAvia
BethiSteel
BoeingAirp
Barden
Bore Warrier
ButBros
Calumet&Hee
CanadianPac
Celanese
DouglasAire
Dupont
EastRodak
EtAutoLite
ElPow&Lt
Firstont&r
GenElec
GenFoods
Gillette
GimbelBros Godrichs
Gayrt&r
GtNirOrCt
GtNorRy
Greyhound
Harb-Wilker
Homestake
Ce - HudsonMotor
WiCentra
Walworth
IndusRayon
WarnerPict
WesUniTel
IntHflarvester
Woolworth
Inp&pow
Yellowtr&ctb
IntTel&Tel
Youngsha&'t
Solons Return to Capital Amid Spending and Trade Debates
Congressmen head back to Washington for the 1940 session amid battles over government spending and renewal of reciprocal trade agreements. President Roosevelt plans a short, harmonious session, with the budget message and annual address set for next week. The debt limit is likely to rise from 45 billion to about 39 billion, amid agency spending reductions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Bankhead
Congress
Senate
House
Baricheld
Restful Night Reported For Roosevelt Couple At White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr and his wife Ethel du Pont, injured in a Virginia car accident yesterday, were said to have a restful night at the White House. White House physician Rear Admiral Melntire reported they woke with only stiffness and soreness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dee
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Ethel duPont
Virginia
Ross T. Melntire
White ‘House
Double Robbery Probed At Star Cleaners And Walker Floral
Police continued an investigation with no clues in a double break in at Star Cleaners 433 Dakota Avenue South and Walker Floral Shop adjoining. Thieves entered through a rear door and stole 674 dollars in cash from Walker while passing up 30 in checks. Loot from Star Cleaners included a cash register and a gabardine shirt. The break in occurred Thursday night as YW H Kimmel ran Star Cleaners and Walker Floral owner Joyce remained without clues to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Cleaners
Dakota Avenue
South
Walker Floral
Walker
Hue
Kimmel
Joyce
Delay in Opening of New Radio Chain
EW Ash Dec su P The Transcontinental Broadcasting System with 102 stations today postponed its launch from January 1 to February 1 due to repudiation of contracts by two major clients who had planned 15 night time hours weekly. John F. Adams, chairman, said the clients, two of radio's heaviest advertisers, instructed their agencies to delay their sponsored programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EW Ash
Transcontinental Broadcasting System
John F. Adams
TBS
WPA Men Assigned To Varied Projects
City reports WPA workers moved between tasks as a street grave project east of the city concludes for winter. A southwest snow of the city WPA project ends, with crews reassigned to another graveling job opening after year’s start. About 40 men will join a lighting project at Bowes Municipal Airport when equipment arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dew I. Sears
W WI Bowes Municipal Airport
Girl Reserves Hear Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt Broadcast
Mrs Roosevelt will speak to the Girl Reserve Secretaries meeting in Lake Forest. Listeners in Huron may tune in via NBC Blue network on January 3 at 4 p.m. The Beadle County YWCA Girl Reserve Committee and the Senior High Reserve Club meet at Mrs Dewey VanDyke’s home to hear the talk and discuss it.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lake Forest
Huron
NBC Blue
Beadle County Ywca
Dewey VanDyke
Nebraska Avenue
Truckers Fined For Illegal Hauling in Two Cases
Arrest and sentencing of Harold Alberts of Redfield and Wayne Bartholow of Reliance for transporting for hire without a permit from the Public Utilities Commission. Alberts faced a $25 fine plus $213.70 costs with $15 suspended. Bartholow fined $25 with $13.80 costs and $20 suspended, before Justices McKay and Hall respectively.
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Public Utilities Commission
A. N. Johnson
Feldman
Commission
Harold- Alberts
Reddeld
Justice McKay
Redfield
Wayne Bartholow
Reliance
A. V. Hall
Kennebec
Justice Hall
Hoover calls for Finland debt suspension in Minneapolis
Former President Herbert Hoover urged suspending World War debts owed by Finland at a mass meeting in Minneapolis. He argued civilization demanded action after the Communist attack on Finland. Speakers included Gov Harold Stassen and Mayor George Leach, along with Thomas Gallagher and Finland’s special delegate Marcus Follett.
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Minneapolis
Der
Herbert Hoover
United States
Finland
Aoe
Hoover
Harold §. Stassen
George W. Leac
Thomas Gallagher
Marcuss. Follett
Government of
International report on Arctic front clashes continues
Reports indicate Russian planes bombarded their own troops by mistake amid Arcticoperations in the Petsamo district. No air raids were confirmed last night, while Moscow sources claim Soviet losses were limited and that border observers note Russian forces attempting to entrench after a retreat.
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Petsamo
Finland
Arctic
Jts
Moscow
Vesstul Bom
Red Army
Europe faces home front problems in new year
Britain France and Germany confront internal strains as 1940 begins. Britain weighs wartime labor policy and avoiding forced labor while contending with Ireland India unrest. France sets a 5.48 billion dollar budget for 1940 for aviation and naval needs. Germany asserts a new Europe and notes war aims as Hitler cancels New Year receptions.
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Associated Press
Britain
France
Germany
Europe
Ireland
India
Adolf Hitler
Iista
Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
Irish Free State
Ablin
Sthembets
Irish Republican Army
Phoenix
Isbor
Labor ‘Ministry
Mohandas K. Gandhisere
Moselle
Western Front
Hitler
Nazi Party
England
Puchter
Howes Starts 18 000 Mile Air Tour From Huron
W W Howes first assistant prints master general began an 18 000 mile air voyage from Huron, aimed at a South America tour via Miami San Juan Janeiro Buenos Aires and other capitals. He will travel with Juan Tripp of American Airlines and Chas Graddick, post office head, and will be accompanied by aviation delegations along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Howes
Huron
Washington, Wi
South America
Juan Tripp
Way American
Chas Graddick
Howes
America
Rous
Huy
Os Ai
Opini
Pope Prius XI Roosevelt
Massoly
Mr. Howes
Hugon
Mid-Continent Airlines
Minneapolis
City Considers Pavement Bonds and Licenses
City to open bids January 29 for 28.1 million in Municipal bonds to fund PWA paving completed summer. Special meeting approves ordinance for 58 block street work with final reading. Beer license and liquor permit actions include Everett Smith restaurant 141 Dakota Ave and Ronald Baker 160 Dakota Ave S. Letters from Central Labor Union and American Legion ask fair hearing for ex-patrolman E A Andereor. year end session covers bills and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mage Sion
Cig Priere
PWA
Roy Heusman
Sagt Dria
Fois Avenue
E. A Andereor
City Pole Force
George E. Loy
Com Sion
Water color and oil exhibit in Huron January event
Minnesota arts presents 30 to 40 paintings showing rural life in Minnesota. Adele Babbit chairs the educational committee with Gladys Pyle Kathleen Cone Jennie Grant and Rene Kamenz assisting. Huron High School instructor Armin W Arndt arranged the gallery at Huron College art room open daily 1 to 4 30 pm from January 8 to February 2.
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Minnesota Arts
Huron
Adele Babbit
Federated Business and Professional Women's Clue
Miss Babbit
Gladys Pyle
Kathleen Cone
Jennie Grant
Rene Kamenz
Armain W. Arndt
Huron High School
Huron College
Lp m
Unti
Inclu
Mid winter classes move to new location at N W College
Public notice lists January class start at new location 3rd floor K A ig for Mid Winter Classes of N W College of Commerce. Also ads lost dog descriptions and rewards, for two dogs a black watchdog bulldog and a black Scotty with bald spot. Multiple sale ads include men’s shoe skates size 4 10 for 2.50, 1930s Oldsmobile and 1929 Ford offers, and a khaki sheep-liner coat for 5 dollars. Contact numbers provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. College of Commerce
K. Aig
Ford
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OliverFarm
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TransAm
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WPA
W. ML Reagan
Iroquois
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Solum
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Andrew Stepan
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