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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1937
Page
2
Market quotes hold unchanged with no changes in hog cattle and sheep values. Receipts listed with ranges for steers yearlings and heifers, noting steady cattle tones, scarce feeders, and firm prices for top weight cuts, with hens and lambs showing mixed but generally stable demand.
Chicago wholesale hog prices slipped as enlarged supplies pressured the market. Hog futures fell 10 to 15 cents amid strong on hand stocks and slow consumer demand, with top at 10.30. Cattle and lamb trades were uneven, with slow slaughter and weaker bids in parts of the market. Regional produce reports show mixed movements in potatoes, butterfat, and poultry prices across Sioux City, St Paul, and Chicago markets.
Chicago livestock prices show steady to lower trade with cattle mainly steady and calves weak. Heifers and light steers mixed, packer demand uneven. vealers not strong. Sheep and lambs largely steady as buyers hesitated. fat sheep holding around 9.00 to 10.60 with some higher bids. Sioux Falls results mirror slower pace and steady to lower bids across cattle and sheep.
Market notes show carlot grain sales and cash close figures in Minneapolis and Duluth. Wheat No 3 dark northern and No 2 hard winter are quoted with various weights, futures and cash basis. Duluth lists prices for hard amber durum and flax with multiple grades and protein notes.
Chicago February market reports butter prices showed gains while eggs remained unchanged. Hens declined and poultry balances held steady, with some traders noting government purchases of eggs. Interior regions may cut shipments to major markets as supply concerns grow. wholesale dealers remained cautious despite signs of unease. Butter receipts in Chicago and New York were down 26,000 pounds year over year, yet wholesale butter held firm at 7,285. Eggs traded at 53.8 dollars per dozen, steady.
Chicago wheat futures surged as dust storms from Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma added pressure. At the close May wheat rose about six and a half cents, while July advanced after gains. Market chatter highlighted Argentine surplus as a factor with mixed reaction across contracts.
Ontario couple James and Adrs Masse celebrate the birth of their first child in a 150 acre farm household. The article lists many Masse children, ages from infancy to teens, and notes daily farm chores including baking, churning, and butter production. Theresa visits in Detroit.
A San Francisco report describes a bridge accident inquiry with hospital admissions for several injured individuals. The notice lists multiple names, medical status updates, and ongoing investigations into the incident.
Minneapolis reports mixed activity in February with uncertain price signals for barrel lot items and sugar and cotton sacks. Traders note steady patent staples and unchanged standard tariffs as sellers hold to prior quotes amid light demand.
Insurgent forces under Franco pressed toward Madrid as the eight month siege intensified. Government troops faced heavy losses across the Jarama sector and the La Marañosa area while civil unrest and evacuations continued in Valencia and Malaga. A French decree blocked cross side joining while Portugal stayed out of the international effort. A dramatic report from Montreal described a brutal Madrid evacuation and battlefield casualties, including civilians. A Spanish firing squad executed women linked to Franco’s forces, another grim episode amid the ongoing conflict.
The House state affairs committee postponed action as Senate backed bills to dissolve the Justice department amid testimony from supporters of the present law enforcement act. Sheriff Donal Cole and other peace officers urged retention and expansion, while opponents warned of political influence if the department is split up or moved under a non political board.
Officials discussed speeding government approval and paying the full purchase price to prevent delays. Spokesmen from farm groups urged prompt action to ease tenancy, with leaders like O Neal of the Farm Bureau Federation and Master Louis Taber supporting owner operated, family sized terms. National Grange and Farmers Union representatives weighed in with cautious praise.
In Springfield South Dakota on February 18, oil dealer John Derces of Perkins describes a chimney incident. A tall tile temperature caused the chimney to freeze shut while the fire burned, requiring it to be chopped open. Steam from green cottonwood used in the stove froze as it sucked air, and weeks later the flue became clogged with ice.
Weather officials warn of a temporary departure of winter with temperatures in the upper thirties and possible snow tonight and Friday. Emergency highway work continues with crews in the county opening several stretched routes despite blocks on highways 45 26 and 47 and 25 near Howard De Smet and Highmore.
Carl A Moe showed reels of Boy Scout camp life and the circus parade in Beadle County at the Kiwanis Club luncheon. Dr C Ke Walker Regional Scout Office spoke on Scouting and films. L L Ladd chaired agricultural committee plans for a Farmers Guest Day next week. City Commissioner J G Burns was welcomed as a new Kiwanis member.
Legislature actions in session include a do not pass on Rep Olaf Anderson’s 30 day divorce proposal. The judiciary committee accepted the report with one member in favor, and no debate or vote occurred. Senate moves on state control and CCC work payment details were noted but not finalized.
Virgil pulls out at the last minute from the district 14 Daxkethall event, giving Hitcheork a forfeit win and shrinking the field. The schedule shifts to Friday afternoon at Fluron Math School gym with refereeing by George Deblatz.
In Pierre on Feb 18 a bill to create a state inspecting commission was introduced by a Republican. The body would audit eight departments including finance agriculture rural credits highways banking relief old age pensions and social security with a $31000 appropriation. The governor would appoint members and staff for the inquiry amid ongoing probes into department records and recent mismanagement.
Fragmented lines mention hay for barns in city limits, turkey ads with bronze toms, and references to Dakota State Fair. Other items include Vermont or Huron area contact hints, boxed notes in Lampe and Oak mentions, plus several cluttered names and initials.
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