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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
2
Livestock prices rose Thursday with hogs up to 9.25 for top weights and cattle and calves showing gains. Receipts were moderate and demand firm as fat lambs and sheep moved higher, with strong bids for weighted steers and vealers remaining steady. Chicago livestock reports show mixed gains across hogs cattle and sheep amid active trading.
Minneapolis produce and grain notes from February describe Quotations for No 1 heavy dark northern wheat No 1 dark northern and hard amber durum with prices around 1.10 to 1.16 per bushel and No 3 yellow corn mixed winter barley oats and rye also listed. Included are modern cash close quotes, regional egg and butter prices, and assorted livestock and poultry figures from Minneapolis Watertown Sioux City Sioux Falls Mitchell and Duluth markets.
Hog prices rose to 9.25 top with most good hogs 9.10 to 9.20 as receipts lagged. Fed cattle and yearlings gained 10 to 15 cents with heavy steers near 7.25 to 8.50 as weights moved up. Lambs climbed 40 cents to 25 cents with tops around 9.40 and lower bids noted.
February representative sales from Sioux City show prices for fat cows, cutters and cutters, and feeders with varied averages. Sioux Falls livestock report notes steady to slightly higher markets with top for fats around 3.65 and cattle trading strong on fed steers, yearlings, and heifers with values mostly steady to higher.
Sioux City on February 4 reports U S D A cattle and hogs trading with little change. Slaughter steers and yearlings show modest gains or steady prices, hogs steady to 10 higher, sows around 7 33, butchers 8 50 to 9 65, fat lambs steady with most fed wooled around 7 60 to 8 00, loads of westerns above 8 00.
St Paul market report shows cattle steady to mixed with slaughter steers and heifers firm, cows and bulls largely steady, calves and stockers steady. Hogs strong to higher with early top around 4.80 per cwt, 140 to 220 and 250 to 300 pound ranges. Sheep and lambs steady with good to choice offerings in the undertone.
Chicago wheat prices edged fractionally lower as selling sentiment grew from favorable crop reports. An official export estimate showed only about 30 000 000 bushels of United States hard winter wheat remaining, with buyers likely to absorb the limited supply. May wheat at 534 A, July ½ 895 ¾, May 59 OH, July 61 a.
Mary Adams was fined 15 dollars and given a suspended jail sentence after pleading guilty to receiving stolen property. Municipal Judge C N Hall announced the sentence following her arrest when groceries allegedly stolen by two minors were found in her possession. The youths are to appear before County Judge Tom Luby on Saturday. Two men also pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct by fighting today.
Paris reports parties rejected Premier Chautemps plan to replace his cabinet with a national union government. He pledged to continue with the present Radical Socialist cabinet while seeking broad foreign policy backing from deputies. Leftists predicted strong parliamentary support amid aims to confront Mussolini and Hitler.
Minneapolis supporters of roads oppose President Roosevelt’s plan to cut federal highway spending and alter authorization rules. Wilfred T. Chevalier of New York warns against turning highway aid into a political football while Rep. Dewey Johnson of Minnesota cautions that restricting the Haydon Cartwright program would delay grade crossing projects nationwide. District Judge Mark Nolan presided as highway officials and road advocates from multiple states attended.
Dr Frances Townsend, back in the capital, plans to appeal a 30 day jail sentence for contempt rather than serve time. After consulting attorney Elish Hanson, Townsend said the principle involved is vital and the case should be carried to the Supreme Court. Representatives Smith Green Sweeney Fleger and Elliott were among those meeting his train. Efforts for a presidential pardon have been started in Congress.
Rebels advance toward the Escandon mountain pass as government barricades block the route to the Mediterranean. A Teruel occupation bulletin reports 16,240 prisoners taken and more than 9,990 government dead buried.
The Senate approved changes to a $250000 relief bill, authorizing WPA spending beyond monthly rules and striking a provision for long term residents seeking citizenship. The House rejected the amendments and sent the measure to a House Senate committee for reconciliation.
Hungary revives the war debt issue proposing to pay 100 cents on the dollar of the original indebtedness minus interest. Payments would total about 1.207 million dollars in 30 annual installments. President Roosevelt discussed the plan with Hull Morgenthau and congressional leaders amid opposition over precedent.
A southbound Kansas City Southern passenger train derailed 58 miles north of Shreveport near Cass Texas late yesterday. Engineer C. S. Kiene aged 67 and fireman Roy Rhoudes aged 41 were killed. About 100 passengers suffered injuries.
Reports from Berchtesgaden relay Austrians backing Schuschnigg as he seeks a peaceful accord with Hitler. In Britain a bargain plan faces opposition while Czechoslovakia vows to defend sovereignty with fortified borders, minority protections, and wartime preparations.
Washington February reports opposition grows to Senator Bailey's price inquiry plan as critics question the $75,000 fund. Senator Norris urges a broader investigation by the Federal Trade Commission into monopolistic pricing, while supporters say rapid fact gathering could fuel remedial legislation and boost federal licensing.
Fragmentary wartime notes report Japanese raids on Formosa and coastal China including Foochow and Lushui while Chinese guerrilla activity rises in Shantung. Claims surface of foreigners piloting Chinese bombers and efforts to reopen shipping near Nanking with widespread fighting along the Yangtze corridor.
Classified ad fragment listing a large furnished room with kitchen, near college, plus multiple notices including lost bedding and various offerings. Scattered details mention a modern room, prices, and contact numbers, with references to locations like Kansas and Idaho. The readable items show rental and miscellaneous notices in terse newspaper style.
Yankton court hears an order to show cause why a restraining order should not bar the McCallum family eviction action. Sheriff Elkins produced six McCallum family members evicted in Codington County. State and county officials argue before Judge Puckett on the transition from municipal to circuit court.
About 175 attendees joined the Masonic Lodge and George Washington program at the Masonic Temple for Past Masters Night. Mizpeh Chapter of the Eastern Star served a 6 30 dinner followed by schoolchildren’s songs and a talk on George Washington by D C Routter. One candidate was made Master Mason and visitors from out of town attended.
A decree granting divorce to Marion Mulford and Bertice Mulford was filed today in the clerks of courts office. Circuit Judge Alva E. Taylor signed the decree and ordered Mulford to pay support for their one year old daughter. The couple married in Huron on December 7, 1904.
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