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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1937
Page
2
Hog receipts were light and markets reported steady with quotations unchanged across cattle and calf lots. Sioux City and Chicago cattle and hog values showed slight variations with steady to higher bids for some weight ranges and mixed movements for veal and lamb lots.
Chicago wholesale hogs weakened further with prices down about 4 cents per hundredweight, while choice steers drew bids above 17 dollars. Receipts were light as producers held back stock awaiting cheaper offerings, and lambs remained slow but steady with natives above 11 dollars.
At South St Paul on Wednesday July 8 the cattle market showed steady to higher trends for fed steers and yearlings, with strong early demand. Fed stock, yearlings, heifers and cows posted improved quotes, while calves and hogs moved modestly with buyers active on heavier weights. Prices ranged with top calves around 1590 to 1600 dollars, heavy cattle down to lower ranges, hogs trading steady to firm and light buyers purchasing bulk lots near 220 pounds.
Markets from Sioux City Huron and Watertown report mixed grain and poultry pricing with heavy hens and leghorn options listed. Wheat shows gains on war news with mixed export activity, while Minneapolis cash quotes reflect no dramatic shifts and orange prices listed for durum and mixed grades.
Stock market indices fell as selling pressure intensified across major issues led by U S Steel with a sharp late decline after an attempted rally. Heavy losses also appeared in General Motors and a broad list of industrials and utilities. Late trading showed further weakness in National Lead and Deere, while Westinghouse showed temporary strength on warnings but faded.
Market report from Mitchell on Wednesday July 2 lists Hens II at 15 and 12, springs 18 17 and 14, roosters 01 and i, Nags 18 15 and 13, Butterfat No 1 at 28 and No 32 at 32. The brief reflects regional dairy and egg prices with a focus on poultry products and butterfat grades.
Chicago markets show butter and poultry price movements with weekly totals across 35 cities. Butter held steady while poultry trends higher with mixed regional quotes and varied live poultry weights and regional names.
Sioux Falls markets report cattle prices steady to 25 higher with varied quotes for cattle and hogs. Poultry and eggs prices listed for Sioux Falls and New York markets, noting butterfat and egg steady levels, with mixed color eggs unchanged and dressed poultry activity quiet but firm.
Madison residents prepared today for the funeral of Chester Hotchking a 40 year old truck driver killed late Tuesday on state highway No 9 south of town. His head was crushed when he was thrown from the seat as the truck lurched after slipping in dirt near the wheel. He resided here for two years and is survived by his widow and four children.
Daniel Cusick, Bottineau dry goods merchant, is sentenced to 25 years in the state penitentiary for the murder of Dr. Frank A. Remde on June 17. The jury recommended a 2 year term, with the verdict delivered after the trial yesterday.
At Coal Springs dam 40 miles south of Lemmon South Dakota the body of John Vanderwal 35 was recovered Tuesday night after he and Oscar Grorud 4 drowned while swimming with WPA crew. Grorud's body recovered soon after. Vanderwal survived by his widow and three children Grorud by his widow and four children.
Harry Paulson of Wessington is held for circuit court on a larceny charge after a preliminary hearing before Justice Croes in Wellington. Bond set at $1,009. Accused of stealing a cow from his brother Louis Paulson at Wessington, with the complaint signed by the brother. Deputy Sheriff John Boyle transported Paulson to Huron yesterday afternoon.
The House Agriculture Committee announced a decision to allow full study of the farm bill before the next session. Senators expect dropping controversial farm government reorganization bills unless the White House pushes back. Some members of both Houses insist on considering the ever-normal canary bill before adjournment.
The event features a cake resembling a merry go round built from candy sticks with a red and white cover. Winners receive market baskets filled with items from Muren merchants and manufacturers. Dishes by Miss Gill include French Coffee Cake and Stuffed Bacon Rolls. Names and addresses of winners and contributors are listed throughout the piece.
War reports describe a series of engagements around Peiping as Chinese forces claim village captures and Japanese material losses. U S officials rush to protect citizens as American, British, French, Italian and Japanese guards bolster gates.
Wholesale food merchants opened their warehouses in defiance of 1000 striking delivery drivers. Union men seeking a closed shop pushed wages and tightened pickets, halting food movement until stocks dwindled. Thomas Longbotham said supplies were available at terminals for retailers who come after them. New wage and hour schedules would go into effect immediately. Samuel Licata asserted continued demands for a 40 hour week and a 25 weekly minimum, with food handlers averaging 19 dollars weekly.
Madrid July 23 insurgent and government armies paused seven days of fierce combat and settled into artillery duels and trench digging. In Bruncie and Villanueva De La Canada sectors shelling limited activity as both sides buried the dead. A government rectification on the Brunete drive followed insurgent recapture last Saturday. officials say the central front salient remains strong and heavily reinforced as both sides plan a major push west of Madrid.
Attorney General Cummings will decide if Roosevelt must appoint a successor to Justice Van Devanter before Congress adjourns. Roosevelt pressed for the ruling as a recess appointment could seat a judge for about three months during the October term. Anti administration Senators claim it would effectively force Senate approval by leaving a vacancy until they vote.
Harvest reports from the state weather bureau indicate very favorable conditions for crope harvesting. Day temperatures averaged from 90 to 100 degrees early week and 80 to 90 degrees later. nights from 55 to 65. Light showers occurred in pockets on the 2nd and 24th, with weekly rainfall totals recorded at Aberdeen 0.60, Huron 0.24, Mitchell 1.4, Rapid City 0.25, Sioux Falls 0.87, Watertown 0.31, Yankton 0.75, and other stations.
Crowds cheered as the royal yacht arrived in Belfast for the monarchs visit. A child was injured by the blast while customs houses along the border were destroyed and a Dundalk bridge dynamited, cutting telegraph links with the Free State.
The House labor committee sharply revised the administration wage hour bill. It would allow a labor standards board to set minimum wages up to 70 cents per hour and a maximum 35 hour work week. The Senate debate centers on limits of 40 hours and wages up to 60 or cents per hour. Rep Ramspeck predicted the amendment could defeat the measure in the House if it remains hinged.
Officials including W W Howes and Delaney pressed for immediate graveling of two remaining runways at Huron to prepare for a possible September start and to secure federal aid. City Manager Sears urged rapid work while inspectors urged zoning to remove obstructions. Bureau of Air Commerce trip to Watertown followed as Watertown seeks a stop on the Huron Minneapolis route.
Mrs John Determann travels to Mitchell to visit her daughter and near her brother John Sibert who is recovering from a serious operation.
Classified notices list multiple sales and rental offers. Items include a 182 Chevrolet Fordor sedan with two new tires offered for $0.00, a Ford Model A with Kari Keen trunk at $20.00, a home for sale on Montana Avenue S.W. with six rooms and a good garage near a school, and several rental options with immediate possession. Also noted are cigarettes and a Norge refrigerator promotion with warranty.
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