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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1931
Page
8
Market news reports hog receipts totaling 1200 on Friday with prices near steady. Armour Stockyards in Huron quoted top bids around 6,590 while Chicago trade opened near 6.97 and 6.73 for various weights, with bulls and sows showing mixed activity and lambs arrivals rising.
Market in Winnipeg weakness during the holiday spilled over to domestic trading with nearby futures slipping slightly. May and July futures eased while September bids were absent. Coarse grains softened, corn under pressure, cash wheat receipts higher than expected, and farm board purchases active in North Dakota and Montana with limited demand for durum.
Sioux City area stockyards show varied bids with cattle uneven and hogs slow. Sioux Falls reports lower top prices and steady cattle, St Paul notes light supply with mixed prices, while Minnesota and Dakota listings reflect weak to steady demand for fat lambs and cutters, with overall activity subdued.
Minneapolis and Huron market notes list No 1 and No 2 grain grades for wheat, durum and other cereals with percentages and prices. Notable items include No 1 dark northern wheat 54 and red durum 4 percent. corn, oats, rye, barley and flax prices also shown.
Beck Brothers provide market notes on Huron poultry and eggs with listings for hens and other stock. Readers see prices and offerings from local suppliers, reflecting farm product activity in the area.
Sioux Falls and Chicago market notes detail price changes for hens, roosters, eggs, butterfat, and poultry. Listings from Mitchell, Sioux Falls, Sioux City, Chicago, and New York show modest shifts in live poultry, eggs, butter, and related commodities amid ongoing market activity.
Firemen announce a thirty fourth annual masquerade ball at Daum's auditorium tonight with prizes totaling 75 dollars. The top award 20 dollars goes to the best group of ten, other prizes include 5 dollars for best represented character and best costumed lady or gentleman, plus additional group and couple contests. Proceeds support a fund for sick or injured firemen and clubhouse improvements.
A group of 17 South Dakota Farm Bureau Federation insurance agents will travel to Bloomington Illinois for the State Farm Mutual Insurance convention set for Wednesday and Thursday next week. Officials expect 1500 to 2000 insurance men at the event with South Dakota representatives including N J Haan Watertown A W Haromerquist Rapid City Fred Myers Redfield John G Golland Parker Henry Meyera Westington Springs and L E Rosw Rotary of the Farm Bureau though attendance is not yet confirmed for him.
Washington February 13 reports approve naming Eugene Meyer to a government post amid a contentious vote. Report contains fragmented political and financial figures from the era, with various percentages and stock-like references interlaced in the text.
A Sioux Falls sub committee of the state chamber of commerce urged legislation to aid disposal of rural credits lands. It recommended appraisal at 7 percent of three year average value and sale on contract with 10 percent down, balance amortized over 30 years at 5 percent interest. A permanent committee was appointed to study disposal plans and advance private ownership while preserving state financial interest.
Washington February 13 The House approved expanding Wind Cave National Park near Hot Springs South Dakota by about 1200 acres on its Red Side area within the Black Hills and nearby hospital plans are noted at Rochester.
Senator Schall of Minnesota reiterates support for Ernest A. Michel as federal judge, sending a letter to President Hoover. He notes the president’s reluctance and includes a protest signed by Minnesota’s majority state senators and Lt. Gov. Arens, arguing Michel is unfairly attacked and deserving despite not serving with privileged interests.
After a membership contest at the American Legion post the Ted Moore team was declared the winner. William Reaves reported 410 members and Commander William C. Welter noted Ted Moore’s victory by 16 points over T. J. Coughlin’s team. Coughlin’s squad will serve lunch at the next meeting. both captains receive prizes. State standings await adjutant office tabulation next week.
Izaak Walton meeting in the Knights of Pythias hall tonight plans annual officer election and review of reports. Event expected to draw a record attendance with sessions starting at 8 p.m. George W. Stafford is the current head of the organization.
The house and senate rush to file and act on nearly 400 pending measures before Saturday night. Highlights include tax bills on income admissions and beverage taxes, a farm land levy cap for school purposes, and a plan to classify agricultural lands for Tower school taxation. Other items cover rural land sales, prohibiting married women from employment in public institutions, and widening municipal utility sale thresholds. The senate tops with uniform securities laws and a controversial four year college course legalization for state normals. A umbrella tax bill would consolidate tax actions in one year. Additional bills seek Friesce purchase of the Meridian bridge. Senate and house totals run high as bills rise toward 325 introduced already.
Forty nine singers from Augustana College of Sioux Falls presented a twelve piece program at the American Lutheran church in Huron under Carl R. Youngdahl. The choir performed from memory with notable pieces including Bach's Sing Ye and Liszt Benedictus qui Venit. Bonnie Ruth McInnes, Ed Paul, and Gladys Brendy received solo highlights as the ensemble showcased antiphonal effects and varied tonal color. The program closed with Greig and South Dakota praise for the choral group’s artistry.
Huron police were asked by Sherry Snow of Davison county to watch for two stolen cars from Mitchell last night. Both were Chevrolets. One red coupe owned by J. R. Mower of Mitchell bore license 18 3736. The other was a coach with license 18 2249.
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