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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1936
Page
2
Chicago and St Paul livestock reports show hogs mostly lower with prices around 9.00 to 10.20 for various weights and sows weaker. cattle and calves steady to firmer with steers and yearlings in demand, fats steady near 8.00 to 8.40, bulls and cows softer. Sheep and lambs mixed with spring lambs steady or rising in parts, stock cattle weaker, calves active in some sections.
June 1 data show cattle supply trimmed to 6000 head and prices firming since 1934 highs. Light cattle lead demand with early top near 50 dollars, baby beef heifers close to that. Heavier steers sold 7 to 7.50, wholesale veal lamb pork higher, hogs 5 to 10 cents lower, sows down 10 to 15 cents. Spring lambs steady. best springers up to 12 dollars early.
Sioux City cattle numbers around 4500 with slaughter steers and yearlings near standstill. Bids mostly 25 lower for cows and heifers weak to 25 lower. stockers and feeders dull. Hogs 4.50 with most bids 19 lower for medium and light, heavier offerings waning. Sheep 1500 head with no strong fat lamb action, springers steady near 3.15, early sales. Sioux Falls market notes hogs 1.0K lower with top around 9.60.
Markets report butter and eggs firmness in Chicago and regional produce trade. Heavy hens and leghorn hens priced, butter values shown for creamery specials, extras, and firsts. Storage movement and favorable news suggest supply will normalize after storage season end.
Chicago and multiple Midwest towns report live poultry prices by weight categories and months, with hens, roosters, ducks, geese, turkeys and eggs. Prices vary by weight and grade, including butterfat and butter. Statistical notes reference June deliveries and futures data from the Associated Press.
New York reports eggs steady with varied colors and grades and butter creamery prices. Chicago notes potato markets on track with total US shipments, strong new stock, and higher prices. Regional quotes include Arkansas, Oklahoma, California, Idaho, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, and related quality remarks.
Minneapolis reports indicate strong undertone in wheat futures with Sep and Dec closing higher after profit-taking. Coarse grains firmer. July oats and flax show gains while September mostly steady. Cash wheat and winter durum demand improve. oats and barley in good demand amid varied cash quotes and carlot ranges.
Governor Tom Berry arrived at the South Dakota National Guard encampment at Rapid City with military aide Col Otte Linated. He breakfasted with officers, watched 2nd Battalion of the 13th Field Artillery in firing practice at Fort Meade, then returned to camp and planned a 4:30 parade by four companies of the 104th Engineers before heading to Pierre.
Beadle County Young Democratic Club finished plans for a summer picnic at Ward's Grove on Thursday night. Miss Lucille Jacobs said the gathering is open to all, with transportation help available from volunteers meeting at the Marvin Hughitt Hotel. A highlight will be radio coverage of Louis Schmeling boxing match. A dance at Huron Pavilion will follow on July 1 with proceeds aiding the county unit.
Testimony ended this morning as attorneys prepared final pleas in the civil action Dorothy Saboe v. Arthur Schuman, expected to go to the jury in Circuit Court today. The plaintiff seeks 93 000 actus damages plus 1 000 exemplary damages over an alleged act. The case would complete the June calendar, leaving Boyd Automobile Company v J C Opperud. Max Boyhl led for the defendant with William Istenhuth for Miss Saboe.
In Portland on June 1 James C. Oliver of South Portland won the Republican nomination for U S representative in Maine's first district amid eight rivals. Townsend endorsed candidates for governor and U S House also featured, but others trailed as vote tabulation lingered.
Drought threatens crop failures across the spring wheat belt with North Dakota and nearby states facing low rainfall. Governor Berry calls a Thursday meeting of county commissioners to plan relief, as fields abandon and livestock feed becomes scarce.
Sheriff Tom Collen of Mitchell and Fred Searle of Sioux Falls pursue Bob Bandy wanted for jail breaking in Mitchell. Bandy robbed multiple Mitchell homes of jewels valued at $1,000 last August and was sentenced to five years after pleading guilty. He escaped custody last August.
In New York on June 16 Rev Charles E Coughlin announced he and the National Union for Social Justice would back neither Roosevelt nor Landon. He hinted at a possible third party ticket while saying the union would campaign vigorously for congressional candidates who uphold its principles. He warned a ticket could emerge by Friday night but declined to name potential candidates or confirm a formal platform.
Aberdeen June 16 The Izaak Walton League focuses on conservation as essential for world betterment Dr Preston Bradley Chicago renowned speaker spoke to about 200 members at a two day state convention banquet Meetings approved re election of officers named Spearfish as 1937 convention city and heard leaders including St N Gabrielson O T Johnson and Charles Horn Bradley reviewed the League’s founding and growth urging members to keep Waltonians closest to higher ideals A Huron delegation attended led by Mayor Walsh Calendine re elected vice president in District 2 and state officers retained Harry Thoman named deputy state game warden Rapid City area Rates reported
O M Phelps, former secretary of the Huron Chamber of Commerce, is visiting in Huron for several days. He is staying at the home of B B McClaskey while taking a rest after resigning as Mobile Chamber of Commerce manager due to illness. He arrived from the southeast after leaving Huron twelve years ago and has since been with Mobile Chamber.
In Trenton June, Kimberling, newly appointed head of the New Jersey State Police, met Governor Hoffman for an hour and declined to say if the Lindbergh kidnapping case would be reopened. The state senate confirmed his appointment last night as he was delayed to finish state duties.
Mitchell June 16 Mundt, before the Rewai Merchants Association of South Dakota, urged standards for retailers and condemned fly by night competitors. He warned government interference harms honest merchants and called for education to curb propaganda and foster cooperation. Dave of Nash-Finch discussed modern merchandising goals and attracting new customers, stressing advertising tied to plans and service.
ElK Point June 16 Jake Lingle 61 a Richland farmer died of a heart attack while driving. his body was found in his car with a broken neck in a ditch near Elk Point. He had a history of heart disease. Survivors include his widow and four sons.
Admitted: Mrs Herschel Copley Hus von medical Alice Tisdel Huron misne surgical John Reitema Huron medical Mrs George Bartsch Huron medical Notice to creditors of the First National Bank of Huron South Dakota who have not filed their claims must do so by June 17 1996 to participate in the dividend already paid and to the FES Clams should be led with the undersigned Dated June 1 1996 Pred A Tinan Heceiver First National Bank of Egn
Classified fragment lists for sale used ice boxes in excellent condition from Gamble Store with contact Paone 937. Also notes lost white gold wrist watch to be returned to Huronite WMODERN SLEEP ROOM in private home at 581 Kansas Ave EB. Rent ad for a desirable modern house in a choice location with rooms. Mutual or stock company insurance. Ralph G Wines whiskies in gallons and half gallons syrup liquor store across from post office.
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