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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1929
Page
6
A terse livestock market note records quotations from the public and references markets quoted elsewhere. The item emphasizes market chatter and pricing signals without detailing specific cattle or values.
Sioux City cattle, hogs, sheep mixed with steady to weak demand across June 26 prices. Chicago and St Paul reports show slow trading, with hogs mostly 15 to 25 cents lower and cattle generally steady to lower. top figures cited for heavy beef, vealers, and feeders.
Markets list Huron poultry butter and eggs with items supplied by Swift Co and local dealers. The brief entry notes price levels and availability for the Huron area, reflecting daily commodity quotations.
Butter and dairy prices rise with creamery and standard grades noted. Potatoes and flour futures advance as shipments and stocks show mixed strength across regions. Poultry and cheese prices mostly steady to unchanged amid overall market activity.
Minneapolis wheat futures eased by about 1.25 cents as rain in Canada and mixed U.S. signals tempered demand. Oats held steady, flax and rye traded unevenly while cash markets showed firmness and minor shifts in durum and barley.
Prices advanced on rumors of looser credit before crop harvest. Early losses largely recovered by afternoon as many issues gained 1 to 11 points, with several stocks hitting new highs such as General Electric Allied Chemical North American Atchison and Pennsylvania. Call money rose to 10 percent, but money market remained dull. Several industrials showed strength while profit taking touched some leaders. Closing volume was about 3.1 million shares.
Closing quotations reveal a wide spread of percentage changes with Anaconda and Am Can among notable movers. Industrial and utility names like United and Consolidated show mixed results, while tech and consumer firms such as Chrysler Ford and Tex Corp contribute to the broad market snapshot.
A circuit court jury awarded Anthony Doll Company of New York City $172.19 against Osborn Clothing Company of Huron after about two and a half years. The verdict covers $156 in advertising material and $16.19 interest, rejecting Osborn’s cancelation claim. The court adjourned the June term to September 30, with other trials pending.
Fire Chief Martin Anderson of Huron will represent the Huron fire department at the annual chief's convention in Hot Springs. The event opened with the first session under way.
About 60 automobile dealers and county officials gathered in the court house to hear explanations of changes in motor vehicle laws set to take effect July 1 in South Dakota. Andrew Marvick led the discussion with officials from the Secretary of State and Motor Vehicle Department present.
The Huron Lions Club discussed proposed Week-End parking ordinances at a luncheon. Dr. S Betis L A Gieske and the Chief led the session as members reviewed options to manage on street and curb parking in the city.
Police Chief Hopkins I A Zies tre and other civic club committees join with the Huron Chamber of Commerce to tackle a community problem as a coordinated effort.
Glenne R. McArthur treasurer of the Huron chautauqua committee said a profit was reasonably expected from the 1929 program which just closed. He noted no definite figures were ready and expected no large deficit as in recent years. The event drew the largest crowds of the chautauqua weeks, ending with entertainment.
J S Hippie president of Standing Butte Development and Refining says a new Standing Butte oil well may start soon in Pierre territory if land owners cooperate and supply leases. The board decided to discontinue the Standing Butte well. Hippie did not reveal proposed location.
Abe Nystedt a 60 year old Chicago Navy veteran and railroad carpenter was found shot in his bachelor rooms above the bridge and building shop. Coroner J T Walsh said it appears to be self inflicted with no clear motive and an inquest is set for this evening. Nystedt had more than 900 dollars in a savings account and about 40 dollars on him. He was last seen alive by fellow worker Mads Mellaren who spoke with him at 11:38 p m yesterday before Nystedt headed downtown carrying a bundle. He worked for the railroad for 12 to 14 years and was considered a faithful employee. He came from Cokato Minnesota and is survived by a brother Ike Nystedt in Wisconsin.
Sadie Finchk of Huron was elected president of the women s auxiliary of the South Dakota department United Spanish War Veterans at the ninth annual encampment in Stout Falls. Floy Robertson of Madison named senior vice president with officers including Unn Hazard Edith Munroe Julia Coursey Carrie Flanders Alice Walier Frances Spawn and Anna Snow in various roles.
Plans for the first annual luncheon at the State Fair in Wuron were completed yesterday. Mrs. FE Stitt was named luncheon committee chair at the winter federation meeting in Brookings and met with extension club representatives who will serve on the state committee. The federation’s fair meeting will occur during the State Fair week.
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