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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1937
Page
2
Market report details Sioux Falls and Sioux City livestock quotes with steady to higher trends. Beef cattle, fat lambs, and feeder prices edge up or hold, with steers 5.50 to 9.25 and fat lambs around 10.00 to 12.00, Friday activity noted as slow to steady across regions.
Hogs opened fairly active as only 3 000 fresh hogs available after deductions. Top price hit 115 with good hogs selling 99.5 to 115 after 5 000 sent. Cattle quoted higher with fed steers and yearlings up to 25 cents. Vealers steady to 25 cents, fat lambs strong to 25 cents higher. Market reports cite 9 950 to 10 105 hogs, 5 000 cattle, 1 000 calves with varied price shifts and strong demand for heavy steers and well conditioned yearlings.
Read from multiple regional market notes dated February with prices on eggs butterfat beef and poultry. Reports include New York Chicago Watertown Sioux Falls Sioux City and J. Od Light and other wholesale quotes, with eggs butterfat and potato values, varied by region and quality, noting unsettled or steady trends and seasonal demand.
Butter contracts rose one cent while cash butter and egg futures showed modest gains or were unchanged. Heavy withdrawal due to winter weather sparked expectations of production curtailment, with cash prices largely steady. Poultry listings from Chicago weekly show varied weights and prices across hens, chicks, turkeys, ducks, and geese.
Wheat prices fluctuated with a 3 cent drop then a rally as cables reported Argentine sales to Germany and rumored purchases by Spain and Italy. Heavy selling followed forecasts of moisture relief in the southern plains. May and July futures moved with tiny gains and losses amid a broad market after-hours data.
Federal Judge Merrill E. Otison sentenced seven election workers for a vote fraud conspiracy in last November’s general election. Sentences ranged from six months to three years. four women received one year probation. John A. Entercan and Fixiak H. Adams got three years. Edson M. Walker two years. Others include Lorne E. Wells Juan H. Drummond and Leo B. Row. Probation granted to Mrs. Chive Albright Tessie Mo Callie Clay.
Beatrice February 25 Jacob A Brugh grandfather of screen star Robert Taylor was seriously ill at his son Roys home near Bentley for 15 days physicians said they did not expect him to live. NWA recreation elite at Washington School canceled tonight due to a conflict with an entertainment attraction at the school.
PIERRE Feb 5 Governor Les lie Jensen said he would cooperate with Gay Teller Ammons of Colorado to seek interstate compacts to curb livestock rustling by motor trucks. The lag for South Dakota to act ends March 5 as bills pass slowly. Jensen prefers federal action on deter rents against stolen stock and notes South Dakota laws already target modern truck rustlers. A bill to regulate livestock auctions aims to curb theft via gate policies.
Forecaster B RL Ingxowsk predicts increasing cloudiness and snow tonight and Friday. Temperatures should rise after a low near four above, with the winter total near four feet and February snowfall ahead of normal at 38 inches versus 48. The year’s total already approaches double normal, with 208 inches so far and 27.6 inches since January 1.
Washington reports that Secretary Wallace urged Congress to adopt a federal crop insurance program to stabilize wheat prices by storing surplus in good years and releasing reserves in bad years. He testified before a Senate subcommittee, proposing 1978 as the initial year for wheat with extension to other crops as needed.
Principal William A. Clarke at John Adams High School removed the novels Arrowsmith and Les Miserables from the library after criticizing the works as inappropriate. He defended the action by saying students should not be exposed to what he called perverted depictions of life through a barroom window, a stance shared by about four percent of the faculty.
The article reports on constitutional amendment discussions to limit or extend federal power, with emphasis on the court's jurisdiction. It notes a possible merger with another amendment, uncertainty about Senate leaders and Roosevelt's position, and doubt about securing enough support to approve changes without retirement of older justices.
In a London debate on the new defense program Sir Robert Home, ex-chancellor, warned that the world faces a dictator boasting 3,000,000 soldiers and urging force. He argued Britain must prepare for war, questioning how peace can be claimed while unarmed and made note of Mussolini’s apparent threats.
PIERAR Feb 2. Retirement details show debtors can seek extensions under a 1945 act to delay foreclosures. A court action to obtain moratorium extensions is possible, with March 1 as a key date. Attorneys doubt full relief, as the law’s scope remains uncertain in the capital.
The House and Senate debated reapportionment plans shifting Senate and representative seats, with amendments favoring Lawrence and Butler counties and debates over 3.2 beer provisions. House votes also advanced ore tax exemptions, livestock buyer regulation failed, and liquor control bill wording caused delay while amendments were considered.
Sioux Falls Grand Jury panel selected with a list of names including Abe, Lake, Lemieux, Clyde, Brown, and others. Jurors reported for service following notification and will proceed on a specified coming day. Local officials announced the summons and indicated the eligible panel would serve in the ordinary grand jury process.
Bey Eberle spoke at Club Meat on Thursday as part of a farm and agriculture feature. The program, led by Bragh inas director of Y World in Soh Dako, discussed rebuilding natural resources and the role of extension services in farming communities.
Huron Masons held a gathering for Past Master Nicky with a birthday toast for George Wart and a banquet program at the Methodist Church. An afternoon program featured readings and a fruitless auction as guests enjoyed moving pictures and fellowship with members and visitors.
The regular mid week Lenten service will be held this evening at 7:20. Pastor Ward Smith will read a new sermon titled Meditations on the Cross. Social music will be provided by the Parish Choir directed by Mr. Frank Coffrys. The public is invited.
Beadle County welfare office announces that boys who previously timed up must reapply for CCC enrollment. Applications should be made at the courthouse web office. Also lists hospital admissions and discharges including Mrs C E Vans and A E Johnson among others.
Advertising copy lists cigarette brands and prices including Prince Albert Veiver and Union Leader. Mentions Huran Lip Store opposite pantaiTes and Huron 1110 Store with stock inspection note. Promotional tone emphasizes quality and price.
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