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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1943
Page
2
Huron January 12 hog market up 10 to 15 cents with top butchers at 14.25. Long haul hogs remain 5 to 10 cents higher per hundred. Cattle and sheep steady. Beef steers and yearlings average 15.25 on 20 head, 1120 weight at 15.00, other steers at 14.75 and 13.00. Cows and heifers show varied averages from 13.60 to 12.25 across lots.
Chicago prices show hogs rising with most choice butchers at 14.75 to 14.30, top 14.95. Cattle steady and lambs active. salable hogs 20,000, 10-15 higher. cattle around 9,000, fed steers and yearlings steady with loads near 16.50 to 16.25 for heavy weights. lambs and sheep active but uneven. various sizes and classifications noted across the market.
Sioux Falls Tuesday cattle and hogs market reports show hogs 3,009 head up to 5-15 higher with top at 14.40 and pulx 14.25, sows 13.65 to 13.75, cattle 1,200 head steady with varied ranges for steers yearlings heifers and cows, including choice fed steers 14.50 to 15.50 and grass heifers 9.50 to 11.50, stockers and feeders 10.00 to 13.50, veal calves 9.00 to 13.00, inferior grades 9.00 to 10.00, trashy kinds 6,509.00 reported.
Sioux City market reports cattle calves hogs and sheep with bids and prices. Cattle 2 800 salable with. steers and heifers strong cows steady stockers unchanged. prices 11.00 to 15.25 for stockers and feeders. hogs 6 000 salable bids 14 1 4 to 14 56. sows 15 85. sheep 2 000 salable no early action. St Paul market notes cattle 2 200 bids 13 00 to 15 00. vealers 13 00 to 16 00. hogs 500 bids around 14 50. sheep 3 500 no action.
Huron produce market prices listed to the Evening Huronite from 10 to noon include heavy springs and hens by weight, light Leghorns, heavy breed roosters, butterfat grades, and egg quality. The Chicago futures section dated January 12 shows butter futures and storage contract figures with January values.
New York report shows dressed poultry firm and live poultry firm with prices unchanged. Butter scarce at 38003 and 4732 48 percent, cheese steady at 297,163, eggs weak with mixed colors and graded firsts down to 87 percent, average checks 33 Iisy.
Chicago prices report butter at 92 cents, eggs no sales reported, poultry firm with 20 trucks, market unchanged. No other sales data available.
The Quartermaster contracts for blankets and medlone cloth spurred Boston wool sales. Scoured wools were sold for future deliveries and Montevideo super wools bought in the primary market at 32 cents bond, versus last year’s 1s tent at close. Watertown dairy prices show White Rock springs and hen and roosters values across weights with butterfat at No. 1 49 and No. 2 47.
Sioux Falls on Tuesday lists heavy hens above five pounds at 19 and under five pounds at 17, Leghorn hens 15, heavy cocks 11, Leghorn cocks 9, heavy breed springs five pounds and over 31, over four pounds 19, under four pounds 17, Leghorn springs 15, eggs No 1 33 No 2 27, butterfat No 1 50 No 2 48, butter 4634, No 1 grade cream 50 No 2 48.
Corn futures fell after a Price Administration ceiling announcement effective tomorrow. Early trading was volatile with corn down over 2 cents and wheat down more than 4 cents before prices stabilized. Nearby quotes showed declines across oats, rye, and soybeans as traders awaited further developments. Minneapolis cash wheat receipts and trading basis were noted with No. 1 heavy dark northern priced upper teens.
Markets at a glance show stocks easy early, bonds mixed, rails higher. Cotton weak with grain price declines. Chicago hogs up 10 to 15 cents, top $14.95. cattle steady with prime fed steers at $16.50. Grain quotes list various Wheat, Corn, Oats, Barley, Rye, Flax futures by grade and price. Huron Grain Markets reports No 1 dark northern wheat at 1.13 and other grades. Futures columns for Chicago show wheat, oats, soybeans, and rye activity with closing figures and ranges.
The market opened with gains in selective issues but faltered by close. Moderate early advances faded as small declines appeared, with 700000 shares traded and CFA actions freezing corn prices clouding the bullish outlook. wheat cotton futures partially recovered and American Telephone edged near a new 1942 43 peak but did not sustain it.
A dense listing of closing quotations for numerous companies and securities. The report includes percentages and tickers such as AlleghCorp Harv 57 percent, AlCh&Dye 14334, IT&T, Johns-Macy 71, AmArlices 5334, NorAmAvia 1044, BoeingAi 15, PepsiCola 20, ChryslerCorp 673, SearsRoe 59, GenElec 3134, USSteel 48, Woolworth 31, and many others, reflecting broad market activity and closing prices or changes.
In Moorhead Minnesota on Monday morning 12-7 striking workers cut power and water from the municipal plant. After Gov Pinnrold and Stassen agreed to appoint a three man committee the electrical union members voted to return to work at 3 07 pm, ending a nearly 12 hour outage that affected about 10000 residents.
The Civil Service Commission calls for workers at Pearl Harbor. Immediate need for qualified men to maintain naval equipment. Transportation and room and board provided for a reasonable charge. Contract work for 18 months with transport home after completion. Wages from 88 cents to $1.65 per hour depending on position. Do not apply if you are doing war work of equal skill. For details contact local Civil Service secretary, U S Employment Office, or write Regional Director Eighth U S Civil Service Region St Paul Minnesota Attention Mr Olson.
Rep. R. L. Anderson of Idaho introduces a bill to lower the voting age to 18. He argues that those eligible to fight for their country at 18 should also have a voice in government. The measure frames 18 as the age of civic responsibility and service.
Navy reports that relatives of all personnel killed wounded or missing were notified. The Hornet last engaged with the destroyer Porter, commanded by Rear Admiral Charles P. Mason of Pensacola. The Northampton cruiser was sunk earlier, with seven other American ships damaged, in the November 30 night action that also involved two large Japanese destroyers or cruisers. Capt Lyman Knute Swenson of Wish was reported missing from the Juneau and Capt Samuel Power Jenkins of San Diego was safe aboard the Atlanta.
Government announces permanent corn price regulation based on $1 a bushel for No 2 yellow corn in Chicago, continuing today’s high levels. OPA, Stabilization Director Byrnes and Wickard say prices exceed parity and will cover futures and cash markets across Chicago Kansas City and Minneapolis with no rise in overall price ceilings.
The Office of Price Administration delayed the first tire inspection deadlines for basic gasoline ration holders. End of March replaces January 31 for basic A tires, with B and C groups moved to late February and quarterly checks. Inspectors will use a three tier schedule, and future inspections occur every six, four, or three months. OPA urged motorists to inspect as soon as possible. An identical postponement for trucks and commercial tires was expected.
Dr. Howard Atwood Kelly, 84, renowned surgeon and Johns Hopkins Medical School faculty member, died after a brief illness from heart failure. Born February 20, 1858 in Camden, New Jersey, he helped pioneer abdominal surgery and early radium cancer treatments, shaping modern medical literature.
Huron Public Library announces a health themed window exhibit at Northwestern Public Service Company. The display aligns with the Farm Mobilization program and features books on nutrition. The library cooperates with Beadle County Red Cross to maintain a nutrition bookshelf for Nutrition class members, supplemented by loaned books and pamphlets from instructors.
Miss Carrie A Benham director of nursing for the state board of examiners announced today that examinations for registration will be given to nurses of South Dakota in Mitchell January 26 and 27 All applications for registration without examination should be completed by January 26
Miss Grace Wilson, secretary at the senior high school, learned Christmas Day of the death of her nephew Harley Lyall Wilson age 24 from gunshot wounds in action in the south Pacific. Wilson, son of Harley Wilson of Bozeman Montana, was born in Plankinton. He had last written from Australia on December 2. he had since been moved to new duty.
President's message highlights United Nations pooling food resources and targeting aid where it helps most. Secretary Wickard thanks farmers and families for dedication as war demands increase. he pledges government support though it may be limited. American farmers face greater burden while battlefronts demand more food and supplies.
Marine veteran from Huron, born 1921, Pvt Bulger, served with Carlson's Raiders in the southwest Pacific and fought at Midway Makin Wake Island. He wrote from the front about hellish days and a blanket citation he would frame, honoring the Raiders and Wake defense.
Eight civil cases set for trial on opening day of the new circuit court term Monday. Jury reports Jan 14 for four cases, four heard by the court. Edna Williams sues Wessington Township for 5000 dollars over a culvert collision with a car May. Wuerfe sues Metropolitan Life Insurance Co for 630 dollars. Druggists Clifford Friese sues C O Lindblad for 344.60. Berry Lampe sues Sherman and Moe Drug Company for damages in an automobile accident. Mech sues John A Miller for 439 dollars on a promissory note. Calendar lists Huron Machine Works vs Maude Wilson et al, G A Wilson Co, Central Warehouse garnishee, Bike Bruins vs Wray Newkirk, Lemke vs Speer, Parkes Speer and Elliot heirs.
E B Curry acting regional director of the Federal Works Agency said yesterday that presidential approval has been received for a grant of 10600 to the Edgemont Independent School District No 27 Fall River County South Dakota. The grant funds maintenance and operation costs caused by increased enrollment from a war installation in the district.
Russians report heavy losses for Germany in Velikie Luki as German forces press a counterattack while Red Army claims repelling it. Allied bombers hit Naples and the Ruhr in heavy raids, with German defenses and Italian reports noting aircraft losses on both sides.
South Dakota lawmakers named Senate Appropriations Committee members and chairmen to draft the 1943-45 budget. Gov Miller announced appointments, with Ed T. Elkins as County Affairs chair and various Senate and House committee leaders listed. The House set a legislative record by seven days with no bills read for first time.
The piece notes Japan's dire need for ships to access Indies riches and compares Japanese output to American production, estimating Japan could reach only one tenth to one fifth of U.S. output this year. It discusses worker conditions and leaders' awareness of these figures following Roosevelt's policy goals. Also lists hospital admissions and dismissals.
Classified notes list multiple entries including FOR RENT for a modern insulated dwelling with garage, contact Melivaines. MAID WANTED at Huron Clinic. FOR RENT490 acres of Jang via Roy E. Ramsell. WANTED TO BUY unspecified item from John Kott. D FOR SALE F-14 tractor. FOR SALE 25 acres near Nelson Seed Yard. WANTED furnished 1 to 4 room apartment or house for a government employee. contact via phones and Box 1237.
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