Market News Dime Advance on Hog Prices
Hog prices moved up a dime at Armour Stock Yards Huron with Friday receipts around 350 head. Cattle calves and sheep showed little change.
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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1938
Page
2
Hog prices moved up a dime at Armour Stock Yards Huron with Friday receipts around 350 head. Cattle calves and sheep showed little change.
Chicago and New York quotes show little price changes for eggs butter and poultry with steady butter and unchanged turkey prices. Minnesota and South Dakota markets report varied grain and poultry values, while Huron area grain bulletin lists No 1 and No 2 wheats and mixed corn prices. In local prep news Huron High School debaters travel to Aberdeen for an invitation tournament as part of a busy weekend schedule.
The cattle market weakened with steers selling near three year lows while hogs advanced slightly. Prices were largely steady on overall weaker tone, with many cattle quoted around 630 to 750 dollars and a nominal top near 2190 dollars not seen for quality offerings. Hog prices rose up to 38 dollars for top loads amid a 20,000 head supply. Lambs stayed steady with strong demand for best handyweights around 844 dollars.
Chicago fairs to report strong to higher prices across cattle calves sheep and hogs. Bulk weights 150 200 pounds high quality hogs top at 15 and portion of hogs 7250. cattle steady with fat cows around 6 00 to 6 75 per hundredweight. vealers and bulls show gains while kill lambs and slaughter ewes command steady to firmer bids.
Cattle prices ease with undertone down for slaughter cattle and beef cows while calves and hogs show mixed movements. In St Paul markets beef cattle and heifers trend lower with packers slow, hogs steady to strong, sheep undertone steady. Sioux City notes calves up to 8.15 top for good to choice weights, sheep steady with fed lambs 7.25 to 7.60 and ewes around 1.75.
Sioux Falls Friday market reports show 1 000 head mostly 10 higher with top at 8.10, bulk 13 5-680, butchers 6.50 to 6.90, sows 6.25 to 6.40, and cattle steady. Unclear clerical text notes questions about unchanged cate and unsettled bids.
Newspaper snips report mixed pricing for hens and ducks with no clear trends and list several potato varieties with U S No 1 and commercial grade prices. Prices vary by region including Mitchell Chicago and Idaho Colorado Minnesota Wisconsin Florida, with stock levels noted as dull or steady.
Chicago market weakens as downturns trigger a cent per bushel drop in wheat. Selling pressure scattered, stocks light, moisture forecasts for Nebraska and Kansas weigh on outlook though a dust storm at Liberal Kansas offers some support. May and July futures retreat, other contracts fluctuate with mixed signals from Minneapolis and Duluth cash closes showing varied grades and prices for winter and durum wheats.
Stock buying ammunition news sent prices fluctuating today with leaders retreating several points before a late revival cushioned losses. Gold mines led gains as Alaska Juneau and related issues moved higher while many issues backed off, leaving the overall market uneven and volatile.
Washington officials withheld comment on former Premier Paul Van Zeeland of Belgium proposing a world economic pact as a prelude to reducing trade barriers stabilizing currencies and revising debts. Hull called the report a valuable contribution while cautioning on timing for a world conference.
Salem's oldest resident Joe Reis, 79, died in a Mitehot hospital from injuries after being struck by a car on Highway 81 near the city edge. Sheriff Joe E. Ryan said driver Lawrence Maloy, son of a dairyman nearby, was involved. An inquest was not yet determined. Reis is survived by four children.
Northwest Bancorporation and affiliates report 1987 net income after dividends and taxes totaling 1,803,025 dollars, equivalent to 1.14 dollars per share on 3,577,435 shares. The year ends with consolidated surplus plus capital stock totaling 25,352,293 dollars.
Admitted at area hospitals are Andy Pullman of Huron medical and Mrs Leslie Wallon of Hitchcock surgical. Dismissed are Fred Kaupfman of Vireili, Mrs Merle Baptist of Bonilla, Mrs C Walberg and baby girl of Huron, and Mrs Ray Bloodgood and baby girl of Cavour. Speed recovery via Walker’s Bomery ad. Market news covers Boston wool quotations and a defense policy debate with Vinson and Fish contrasts.
LAKE ANDES South Dakota Jan. B P- Shakespeare judge Beck cited King John to affirm Ewald Pedde as father of twins Leonard and Eric Pudde. The 1833 case had split paternity evidence. final ruling granted mother custody and alimony totaling $50 monthly for the two children.
A Great Western engine boiler exploded early today 15 miles southwest of Marshalltown Iowa killing engineer Frank Holmes of Des Moines and fireman William Krautz of Des Moines. Brakeman Tillman Hartzer was hospitalized with shock and a fractured skull as 17 freight cars derailed. Pieces of the locomotive were strewn over 40 acres, with the boiler found 100 feet from the tracks.
In Washington today the Senate judiciary committee showed opposition to confirming Robert H. Jackson as solicitor general, while most senators indicated approval. Burke and King urged hearings to question Jackson about his House testimony on the Federal Judge Geiner matter and his statements on using criminal action to push civil settlements.
In Miami on January 24, AFL leaders consider expelling unions with suspended charters including United Mine Workers. President William Green signals action soon as Internal Affairs and ILO criticisms rise. John L. Lewis backs keeping federal funds from state guards amid labor disputes.
Jack Embry aged 25 from Lemmon escaped Rosebud County jail by tunneling through a brick wall. Sheriff George Burns said Embry locked six other prisoners in a cell before fleeing. The six included Vernon Morris and Wallace Mee, both charged in a nightclub robbery. all pleaded innocent at arraignment last Friday.
Judge Frack Ro Fisher at Miller heard oral arguments in the circuit court civil case GF McCannon versus Lusk Mitchell Newspapers. The court took the matter under advisement and ordered five days to file written briefs. Plaintiff led by Bielska Elliot and McQuillon with Max Rayhl. Irving R Crawford appeared for the defendants.
A cautious forecast from FR Laskowski lowers near term chill but warns of colder temperatures tonight and Saturday across the region. Lows may dip to 10 to 15 below in western areas and 0 to 5 below in eastern zones with cloudy, much colder conditions persisting. In other news, a new winter storm spurs floods and property damage from Arkansas to Michigan, with several casualties and ship losses reported along the coast.
Funeral services for William Weikum 32 died in a hospital after an operation will be held Sunday at Virgil. The home service is at 3:30 p.m. with church rites at 4 p.m. Rev A R Eschliman and Mr Korn will officiate. Surviving are parents six sisters and two brothers with many relatives. Interment in local vicinity.
Dutch souvenir makers focus on January 1938 for baby Juliana’s arrival. Engraved mugs spoons and saucers bearing January 1938. Cradle distribution to newborns born that month stalls as no sign of the baby’s birth appears. May extend into February as committee struggles with timing.
Funeral services for Bramwell Horsley a TV retired farmer who died at a Huron hospital Wednesday will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Huron with Rev. C. E. Wilcox in charge. Burial will follow in Idren Cemetery.
Pierre January 2 The South Dakota Supreme Court granted an appeal in the case of Leo F. Craig a member of the Board of Charities and Corrections and offered a stay of all proceedings pending election of the appeal.
Thorough ly competent Northwest College of Coranerce. IMPROVED FARMS TO RENT. 5. W. 1 and N. W. 15-113-85. SW. 30 and N14 31-10-65. 40 acres near Huron, Samuel Birks, Lampe Building.
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