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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1939
Page
2
Hog prices fell 10 to 15 cents with receipts around 4,000 head in Sioux Falls and 5,000 in another listing, while the cattle market remained steady to weak. Lambs showed variable demand with fat lambs sought after and ewes trading near 4.25, several Dakota-fed lambs steady around 6.75 to 8.50.
Markets from Huron, Watertown, Sioux City, Sioux Falls, Chicago and Minneapolis show varied prices for heavy and leghorn hens, springs, ducks, geese, and poultry, with butterfat and eggs listed. The report covers multiple cities and specifies weights and price points for each item, reflecting regional shifts in mid January.
Chicago and Sioux City reports show hogs down 10 to 20 cents with moder ately active demand. fat steers and yearlings in short supply and slow, lambs mostly steady, sheep weak. U S D A data list varying prices across weights, with top hogs near 7.70 and cattle bids around 7.25 to 11.75. Representatives in Stoux City and Sioux City show similar trends with buyers bidding lower on most classes.
Cattle runs 3,000 with slow early sale. Slaughter cows 5.25 to 6.00, bulls weak. Heifers 6.00 to 7.15, stockers scarce. Calves 2,500 with good 8.00 to 9.00. Hogs 10,000 with lower barrows and gilts 10 to 13. Sows 7.50 to 15<?>, good and choice 140 to 180 pounds bulk.
Markets at a glance show stocks lower as leaders resume declines and bonds slip under light selling. Foreign exchange steady with minor franc moves. Cotton quiet amid small price-fixing orders. Sugar higher with scattered trade. European trading noted. Chicago wheat firm, corn higher on export demand. Cattle steady, hogs down 10 to 20.
Trading basis remains unchanged as quotations show mixed prices across grain classes. No. 1 dark northern wheat and durum are listed with varied tones, while No. 2 and No. 3 grades of multiple grains also appear with fractional percentage notes and broader market context implied.
Chicago reports wheat values halted their slide with only modest recovery gains due to strength in foreign markets and unsettled European politics. Export corn business improves outlook in Argentina with slight price gains for corn. oats show mixed moves.
The report shows Chicago futures for wheat corn oats and rye in midweek trading with May July Sept contracts quoted mixed values. Grain prices move within narrow ranges as investors weigh demand signals and supply expectations while Minneapolis cash grain quotes list No 1 dark northern No 1 hard amber durum and other cereals with various percentages.
Closing quotations show a vast list of stocks with varied percentages from Adams to Woolworth and many others. The report lists percentage changes, ties to exchanges, and prices, reflecting a dense market snapshot and investor activity.
SIOUX FALLS Jan 11 41 S H Collins of Aberdeen filed a circuit court action to regain his post as state director of unemployment compensation. He seeks a temporary restraining order against the unemployment compensation commission and against Ned McDonald his successor. Judge Walkset set hearing for January 23. Collins claims illegal dismissal for not giving five days notice and accuses the board of blocking access to the Aberdeen office and threatening salary payments. Attorneys Tom Kirby Clair Roddewig L T Van Slyke represent Collins.
AP reports government troops withdrawing from Montbland about 18 miles from Tarragona as Insurgents aim to seize the city then push toward Barcelona. Another insurgent column nears Falset within 12 miles of the Mediterranean. In the southwest, government forces renew vigorous attacks as a diversion from Catalonian actions. Japanese forces in Shanghai claim victory over Chinese troops attempting to retake Hangchow 100 miles southwest of Shanghai.
Washington report notes Representative Snyder Democrat of Pennsylvania renews his bid for congressional approval of an 8 billion dollar continental highway system. He reintroduces a bill for three transcontinental and six north south routes 100 feet wide with airports at intersections. Routes include Houston to Salem via Albany Cleveland Chicago Rapid City South Dakota and Yellowstone National Park and San Antonio to Bismarck via Hobart Oklahoma Ness City Broken Row and Pierre.
Pierre January Searls chief of the investigation division of the attorney general office announced today Sheriff William Endre of Fall River County assisted by Special Agent Floyd Short had apprehended two men suspected of stealing horses in the southern ils area Verus Tellefson is in jail at Met Springs and Joe Woods is held at White Sulphur Springs Mont on grand larceny charges An extradition effort to Fall River County will be made
Aberdeen chapter protests the proposed merger of the state Ash and game commission with the Custer State Park board, pledging to oppose any change. The dispute highlights calls to redirect fines to the game commission, restrict winter fishing, and fence groves on school lands. Authorities report local sentiment favoring fiscal restraint while preserving conservation.
The legislature discussed farmer daytime truck exemptions from flare rules, a 3 percent property tax rebate for timely payments, and a 3 percent interest rate on permanent school funds. House and Senate committees were named, with new chairmen announced. A rural credit study was proposed to craft a liquidation program for a $20 million deficit, amid Gov Bushfield’s five year plan to liquidate about 1.7 million acres of land.
International dispatches describe Chamberlain and Mussolini meeting in Rome to shape post Munich peace terms while warning that European leaders eye expansions in the Ukraine and potential colonial concessions. Ambassadors Kennedy and Ballitt testified in Washington but details remain delicate amid speculation of a spring conflict and Hitler’s Poland plans.
Washington obituary reports Herman Oliphant, 84, a senior Treasury official and close adviser, died at 5 38 a m after a week long critical heart ailment while serving at the Treasury and Naval officials react to the loss.
A 33 year old mother Mrs Dick Martin and her nine year old daughter Marian died from burns when a three room cabin near Spokane Mining, south of Mount Rushmore, burned to the ground. Five year old Violet Jean Martin likely will recover in a Tecal hospital. Son 11 escaped. father at a feldspar mine learned of tragedy after neighbor called.
Hopkins disputes a reported spend tax claim after being pressed by Senator Vandenberg. He notes Arthur Krock attributed the remark to him during relaxation and defends his record as Work Progress administrator. Schmeling signals planned boxing comeback after a knockout loss.
For sale listing includes a rebuilt roughage mill nearly new International F-22 tractor and 15 30 International tractor, DeLaval cream separator all in good condition and priced to sell from James River Implement Co Huron. Modern heated sleeping room and bath with running hot water at 230 South 8th Street Southeast phone 2493. Wanted to buy good used twin or large baby carriage write 1637 Huron ite immediately.
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