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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1937
Page
2
Market news item notes current receipts at 18 percent, with reference to editor Liraty and a figure 2G. The fragmentary text suggests a financial update or column snippet without full context.
Armour Market reports high top at 12 with cattle and hogs mixed. receipts limited and prices firm for steers and yearlings. Chicago and St. Paul bids show top hog prices near 13.10 with steady to strong pork trades. spring lambs and fat yearlings in demand, calves and cows varied by grade.
Sioux City market notes show cattle and calves trading with steadiness across categories. Beef steers and yearlings firm, fed cattle near steady, cows and feeders largely unchanged, prime beef items topping around 16.0. Prices listed include cuts and weights with bids and ranges for calves, light feeders, and cows in varied lots.
Produce markets in Huron Mitchell Sioux Falls Sioux City Watertown and key spots show heavy hens and leghorn prices across weights, with eggs butterfat butter and potato reports. Daily values list heavies 16 cents per lb and various weights for hens roosters ducks and eggs, plus regional price mentions and market notes.
Minneapolis grain prices and futures report with cash and futures quotes for wheat, oats, rye, corn, and barley. Includes Minneapolis cash close, Duluth and Chicago futures data, and stock market notes on steel and general market trends.
Chicago traders sent corn prices sharply lower as some futures fell up to four cents per bushel amid hopes for a robust 1937 domestic crop and relief from feed shortages. Dec futures slid to new seasonal lows while wheat and barley slipped, reflecting a broad grain market decline.
A Soviet attempt to fly nonstop from Moscow toward America continues with pilot Levanetisky leading a four man crew in a four motor plane. Refueling base established at Fairbanks Alaska with possible leg to Chicago or New York. Previous pole hops include a 1935 attempt and a later 6,262 mile record near San Jacinto California. Low visibility from Moscow report notes freezing temps and fog.
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor bought seats for an outdoor Venice presentation of Romeo and Juliet at the Lido for a week. They planned to attend tomorrow after a day of bathing.
A midday thundershower brought 0.25 inch of moisture to Huron and surrounding areas, boosting soil moisture but delaying threshing near harvest sites. Temperatures varied, with a high near 78F and cooler spells later. rainfall was fairly general across Central South Dakota, with heavier pockets from Frankfort to Watertown and east toward De Smet. The 1937 annual total rose to 12.99 inches, nearing 19.47 inches normal, while Watertown reported an additional 0.19 inch.
Miss Dorothy Gillio Omaha led a three day cooking school sponsored by Evening Huronite and local distributors drawing about 2,100 housewives. Demonstrations covered meal ideas, kitchen equipment, and household problems with gifts donated to listed residents and grab bags for attendees.
Several hundred members of the Association of South Dakota Allied Postal Employes gathered in Rapid City as their Lith ganual state convention opened. Today featured registration and a full sports program including golf tennis boating swimming fishing and kittenball culminating in the state posting paneer of South Dakota late in the d ms. A barbeque at Municipal Park City highlighted the day with an Allied Council meeting planned for evening. Over 500 delegates and visitors are expected to attend the sessions which close Saturday night.
Des Moines notes Waterloo Hawks win 6 to 3 to move into second in the Western League. Davenport Blue Sox fall behind after Cedar Rapids beats the Demons 7 to 3 with 14 hits. The Demons lost and the Hawks won last night, shifting runnerup positions. Cedar Rapids supplied strong offense for the Demons.
Mrs Evan Warris of Cambria, Man, mother of E T Harris of 20 Ninth Street Southwest, died recently. Funeral services are scheduled Saturday at 1 pm at the family home and at the Congregational Church. E T Harris and Donald remain in Cambria. Mr Harris and Robert plan to depart tomorrow. Bruce Harris and family and Miss Olive Harris of Huron also leave today.
Congress may adjourn in three weeks if Senate acts this week on wage and hour and housing legislation. Rayburn said a court bill could hold up the schedule, while Speaker Bankhead urged calm as wage and hour, housing, and court measures lead the program. Administration aims to move housing first to avoid delay on the court bill.
Reports from Peiping describe Japanese aerial and artillery bombardment as Chinese defenses collapsed. Chinese forces withdrew toward Tientsin leaving embassies encamped. rumors of a Sino Japanese peace move and a coup d etat fuel unrest while Japanese raiders target Peiping Mukden railway buildings and city halls amid broad naval operations.
Reports detail casualties among French Colonial, Italian, British Chinese officers as fighting rages in Peiping and along multiple fronts. Japanese spearheads press at Fengtai while northern actions swirl. Eden cites British assurances to Tokyo and notes Britain will not act alone due to League membership absence.
Inpatient admissions include Mrs. Anna Paulson Carth William Braun Hitchead Mrs. R R Moody Cavour Mrs Charles Riggle Huron EL E Schnab Huron Geraldine Erickson Huron Dorothy Jean Panknin Huron Ardix Smith Fedora. Discharges noted for Mrs Art Dennis Del Mrs McKittrick De Smet Mrs ER Murphy and baby son Huron Murray Dean Myrna Jean Zanswiger Huse em Betty McKnight Huron Mrs Julia Unser Huron Doris Tait Virgil.
Mussolini marked his birthday with a review of the first squadron of the Adriatic fleet anchored at Piccione Italy in what was described as a favorite summer retreat. The event highlighted Italy’s naval strength and the premier’s public duties.
A cluttered classifieds listing features used tractors and cars with prices, a sleeping room for rent, a modern apartment for rent, and cigarette and liquor store notes. Items include a McDg tractor with new engine, John Deere 15 30, Pontiac Coach, various Whippet models, a Chevrolet pickup, and a Norge appliance warranty claim. Repeats a sale style with “priced to move quick” and contact notes.
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