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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1932
Page
8
Sheep prices gain 25 to 50 cents with cattle and wolf markets steady. Hog sales solid with top at 4.55 and lighter hogs and sows mixed. Readers note: multiple markets report strong to steady activity, with lambs and veal showing notable price levels and wide regional variation.
Chicago buyers steady as hogs and cattle show mixed demand. Receipts reach 19 000 with several thousand packed and 5 000 stale hogs carried over. Weights around 238 pounds led by fattened sows and heavy hogs. lights held at 35.35. Packers slacken on lighter weights while fat hogs top higher, cattle and sheep largely steady with some slight price rises for select lots.
Livestock market notes from Sioux City and Sioux Falls on June 7 show bids for hogs at 50 cents to 65 cents per hundredweight and cattle steady to firm. A Chicago market summary lists 18,000 cattle with 4,000 on feed, cows and calves strong. slaughter cattle and vealers mixed with grain-fed steers up about 50 to 75 cents, stockers and feeders higher, and various weight categories mapped with price ranges.
Wheat futures for July and September eased, with July wheat closing lower by about 44 cents. Cash wheat demand favored July delivery while high protein quality stayed strong. Rye demand remained fair and oats and barley saw varied activity. mixed durum and amber durum prices quoted, with Minneapolis cash close showing no major changes from the prior session.
Duluth reports closing cash prices for multiple durum grades with amber durum and mixed durum varying from 44 to 47 percent, plus No 1 and No 2 durum and red durum values. Flax futures on track with July to December quotes around 1.02 to 1.05, and noted July futures activity with uncertain details for September and beyond.
Market listings for Huron Poultry Butter Eggs show Leghorn hens prices and weight classes. Buck Brothers provide butterfat figures for the day with hens rosters and miscellaneous weights.
The bulletin lists hides and pelts prices from Bolles Rogers and DL No 1 hides over and under 45 pounds, wool and tallow values, plus New York butter eggs and poultry prices. Regional figures from Chicago Minneapolis Sioux City Sioux Falls Mitchell and New York show firmer butter and eggs, steady to higher poultry prices, and varied produce futures across July.
New York on July 7 reports a dull period of idle drifting as stock prices drift lower. Market observers cite cautious trading and light demand across major sectors, with smaller gains and losses prevailing in a subdued session.
Brown County commissioners faced a request from the county farm bureau for a 4.20 appropriation to support ongoing extension work and 4-H programs. Delegates from multiple towns argued that the program boosts yields, quality livestock and grain, tuberculin testing, and overall farm welfare, while savings in agent salaries justify a modest budget cut. The board planned to act in August.
In the Huronite weekly event Teresa Jacobs Route 5S Huron and Vera Radcliffe Tu fare shared top prizes for the season’s coloring. Delores Jane Kline Eugene Wynn Lucile Bowder Lorraine Mann Betty Lou Hess Rabiees Wino earned eight other prizes for entries in Out Gur Way Our Boarding House Moon Mullins and Guaips.
The Meadows family and daughter Mrs Arnold Gillman travel to Watertown due to Wir Meadows mother’s serious illness. The item includes a dense list of closing quotes from numerous stocks and company names, signaling a market update alongside the personal notice.
County officials will begin reviewing moneys and credits records with state mortgage data to find residents who failed to declare such assets for taxation. Delinquents face taxes plus a 50 percent penalty. Last year over 100 were found delinquent. The board also discussed the 133 county budget and plans to adopt a provisional budget with revision before final passage next month.
In Sioux Falls on July 4, John Morrell Foster seeks to reopen his divorce case against Ira Gilbertson Foster to admit more evidence. affidavits show Walker Whiteside’s appearance in The Hindu. A July 15 hearing is planned if Judge Dougherty grants the motion. Marie Shipley, a key witness, is linked to an unbecoming act alleged in February 1928. defense evidence argues she was at a play, not at the Foster home.
Ralph's cafe opens today under new owner R. E. Willson who takes over the Langenfeld establishment near The Evening Huvronite. His son J. Eugene Willson will manage, with sublease from Matt Langenfeld. The cafe’s fountain and confection counter will open Saturday. Roland Prose named chef. The Willsons plan to move family from Clear Lake by mid July.
Cherbourg France July 7 The French submarine Prometheus in service two years sank seven miles north of Cape Levi off Cherbourg Harbor during a surface trial. Seven men were saved six perished including naval engineers and others temporarily assigned to the submersible. Salvage and police operations swung into action as crews fought hazardous conditions.
Three men robbed the Kanabec State Bank in Mora Minnesota today. They herded three employees and three customers into a rear room while raiding cash drawers and a vault. The trio fled in an automobile scattering nails to hinder pursuit. Loot estimated between 3000 and 4000 dollars.
Sioux Falls July 7 After eight days in a coma Mrs Wil liam Shear 78 a McCook county pioneer died in a hospital Apoplexy was the cause She was found near her Bridgewater home June 2 after lying in the sun a day following a stroke Surviving are four daughters one son 12 grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral services will be held at Canistota.
Huron recorded a light shower last night totaling two hundredths of an inch, per weather bureau records. Expect fair weather and no notable temperature change tonight and Friday. Additional statewide amounts include Aberdeen .08, Fairfax .24, Mitchell .02, McBridge .18, Redfield .06, Sioux Falls 4, Watertown 2 in the 24 hour period ending at 4 am.
In Washington on July 7, the bank bill moved forward in the Senate with agricultural state support for relief to farmers and homeowners. Senator Frazier seeks a rider to refinance farm mortgages at 1 and 3 4 percent via a treasury bond issue. The Senate also considered a proposal by Senator Couzens to expand the Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan division, with voting possible on a motion to reconsider. Debates loom over a beer amendment to 3.2 percent alcohol by weight, likely to be sent to the judiciary committee.
Smith of Sturgis won the 1932 broncho title at the Black Hills roundup rodeo held in Belle Fourche. Finalists included Emory McCrory Broadus and Burk Lucas with Nesbit and Murray noted among other winners in events such as bulldogging calf roping and relay races.
Pierre July 7 Bids opened on 28 highway construction projects across 21 counties. The commission estimates about 450 000 in work covering 114 miles paving 48.62 miles oil surfacing 47.33 miles grading 54 miles gravel surfacing 134 miles gravel resurfacing and six bridges. Contracts likely awarded late today or tomorrow.
Funeral services were held today for Mrs. Katherine Medill McCormick mother of Colonel Robert R. McCormick publisher of the Chicago Tribune. Mrs McCormick died on Tuesday. Dean Frederick Beekman of the American pro cathedral conducted the service.
In Davenport Iowa on July 7 Thomas Myers professes innocence in alleged negotiations over forged bonds worth 3000 dollars in Denver and securities valued at 157000 dollars stolen from the Northwestern National Bank North American branch in Minneapolis. He remains jailed in Scott county while police await Denver officers and share details and prints with Minneapolis authorities leading the investigation.
Patient admissions list includes Mrs. B. T. Beowrt in surgical care at Huron and Mrs. M. Simpson for minor surgery, with notes on location and department.
Nilsay Enitsiof of Sweden, a botanist, spoke at the Huron Kawmuans luncheon. He once supervised a 60 acre flower garden for the czar of Russia and outlined what he calls the seven natural wonders, led by Yellowstone. Other wonders include Iguazu Falls, Grand Canyon, Giant Sequoias, Victoria Falls, Glowworm Caves, and the Dead Sea. Accompanied by Rev. S. D. Disrud of the American Lutheran church.
Gardner, leader of a firm now in receivership, returned to South Dakota after a month away and declined to speak to reporters through wife Mrs. Gardner. The firm held breeding contracts for over 15,000 sheep moved from Montana to South Dakota farms. Gardner’s status and comments remain undisclosed.
George Lenox Sheldon completed final examinations for enlistment in the navy and must go to San Diego California. He passed preliminaries and tests, then started from Omaha for San Diego on Tuesday. He is from Ree Heights with his mother Maxwell Sheldon family.
Mrs J W Campbell Jr and two daughters Grace Annstd Monklyn of Dubuque and Mex Freeman Wesd of Chicago were to arrive this afternoon for an extended visit with Mrs Grace Richards at 267 Third Street Southeast. Campbell and Mrs Wood are daughters of Mrs Richards.
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