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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1936
Page
2
Market notes from Sioux Falls and South St. Paul show hog prices easing by about 10 cents with lighter trading for slaughter classes. Cattle and sheep quotes are mixed, with steady to weaker undertones and varied weights. feeder and beef prices show small movements as buyers tread cautiously.
Chicago livestock review shows hog receipts of about 12,000 with prices steady to 10 cents lower and a top around 10.85. Cattle demand eased with steers mostly steady to 13 cents lower, lower grade beeves down 15 to 25 cents, fat lambs steady to higher, feeders firmer on 36 to 40 dollar levels. Volume light. three markets reported 50,734 head versus 87,500 year ago.
The record lists Huron markets for poultry butter and eggs with items such as heavy hens, roosters, and cured hides from Bolles & Ropers. New York Produce reports eggs firm at 21 165 per dozen with standards and firsts and butter unsettled with creamery pricing amid fluctuating scores. Nearby Watertown notes heavy hens 4% lbs and up at 13, geese 6, ducks 8, and No 1 eggs 27 with butter at 32.
Sioux City and Sioux Falls market summaries report poultry prices for hens, leghorns, ducks, geese, turkeys, and eggs by case and loose measurements. Butter and creamery products priced by grade, with Chicago prices for live poultry and potatoes including Reds and Triumphs.
Chicago March 5 report shows butter weak in time today with steady overall tone and poultry also steady. Profit taking after news of larger receipts in four principal markets pushed futures down on the mercantile exchange. Unseasonal movement into storage plus expected foreign imports at New York fed bearish sentiment.
The U S dollar closed today at 15.0077 francs on the foreign exchange market, versus the New York Knight rate of 0.66875 cents per franc. The report also includes scattered figures on eggs, cars, and local firsts, but the key item is the dollar franks parity noted in Paris.
A dull trade clipped wheat futures with May and September easing slightly and July steady. Cash wheat in demand with winter wheat strong, durum fair to good. oats and rye firmer, flax lacking. Minneapolis cash close and Duluth prices show mixed values across hard amber, dark northern, and durum grades.
Markets closed firmer as gains in rails merchandise and farm issues drove a broad upturn. Trading was light in parts of the day with transfers around 2,650,000 shares as investors welcomed generally favorable economic news despite proposed tax increases.
The Senate approved Norris plan to electrify rural America. It authorizes up to 39.6 million dollars annually for two years and 19.9 million dollars yearly for eight years to states and cooperatives for financing lines and distribution. Loans to farmers for home and farm equipment would be permitted, and the measure reflects a compromise with President Roosevelt and officials.
The Watertown area saw a 40 degree temperature drop with a low of minus five, while Aberdeen registered minus four and a high of 32 yesterday. A northwest wind produced slick, slushy roads as motorists faced hazards. Warmer weather was forecast for Friday as northern areas feel the thaw. statewide lows included Brookings zero and Rapid City 23, with Rapid City previously a warm spot at 80 yesterday.
General Charles G. Dawes and Mrs. Dawes arrive for a rest with Gen. John J. Pershing. The article, citing optimistic forecasts, highlights a heavy industry revival led by steel and related finance, listing numerous stocks and market figures alongside hospital notes and company lines.
The Greater South Dakota Association plans a two day sire improvement meeting in Huron with advance registrations pouring in. Attendees include top packers Morrell Acme Swift. railroads Milwaukee North Western Great Northern Rock Island. bankers association. state agriculture officials led by Dr T A Rw. and Brookings extension expert Johnson. Governor Berry cannot attend due to a schedule conflict but notes sire improvement as a major issue.
Republican leaders from 15 midwestern states gathered in Chicago for a two day session to streamline national and state party coordination. Harrison Spangler of the national committee stressed building militant local organizations across all western division counties and named the participating states.
Mrs Paul Rewman of Deadwood South Dakota Republican national committeewoman passes through Huron en route to Chicago for a Midwest conference where committeewomen and vice chairs plan the campaign. Mrs Rownon reports a definite swing toward the Republican party in the state. Mrs E R Doering of Parleston vice chairman also will attend the Chicago conference.
In Lincoln on March 5 the Nebraska Democratic factions clash over Roosevelt policies and Senator Norris plans. The April 14 primary draws filings from over 400 competing for state legislative and judicial posts. Dan V. Stephens and Edward R. Burke poised to file for Democratic national committeemen. Prominent figures from both parties enter the U. S. Center race as Norris exits the primary.
Three Martin children aged 3, 4, and 1 were found dead in their Brooklyn bed after two open gas jets and a matches box were left by the stove. The eldest, John 3, reportedly fought the gas then fled to bed, while brothers AIM and ROBERT were found nearby. Police suspect accidental asphyxiation during a home incident.
The Senate Agricultural Committee reported a motion to report President Roosevelt's veto of the $30,000,000 seed loan bill to the Senate for a vote to override. The vote was 7 to 3. The committee adopted a substitute proposing that $30,000,000 be made available immediately for emergency seed loans to farmers in 1936. Roosevelt had said $30,000,000 would be allotted but only $7,000,000 has been provided so far.
Emperor Haile Selassie accepted the League of Nations peace appeal without qualification, while Italian sources suggested Italy would accept only under unspecified conditions. Reports say Ethiopian forces continued maneuvers along the Takkaze River and an Italian airstrike hit a British Red Cross building.
Judge Alva B. Taylor ruled Adebar is not a permanent relief resident of Beadle County. Adebar sought permanent relief rolls claiming Beadle County residency, but testimony showed he lived mainly in Jerauld County with his brother and had earlier refused a temporary hospital placement offer.
Stewart Zerfos aged 2 of Wessington and Pern Dague aged 21 of Bonilla receive a marriage license. Simon J. Menning 28 of Miller wills wed Da Wah Jacobsen 18 of Naller. Engagement and wedding signs noted. Smith Jewelry store advertisement appears.
About 190 members from Huron plan to travel to Redfield for a notable Masons degree ceremony. Delegates from surrounding towns expected, with a crowd surpassing 300 anticipated as the Redfield event features several listed officers and team members from Huron.
A man named Turon pleaded guilty before Judge Irving R. Crawford to larceny for attempting to steal liquor from a Sherman store. He was confined in the county jail as the case proceeded.
A man identified as Joe Reiley was found near Hitchcock on February 23. From Pierson farm east of Hitchcock, he was reported missing after a burglary at Holt’s Rowe farm. The story notes the man’s absence and the response of Mr. Pierson, with authorities investigating the incident.
Private at The D apartment hosts a sale Saturday March, starting at 2 oclock. Household items and machines to be sold including a work horse, dresser, weight 320 pounds, and other operable goods. List your needs with us to advertise.
The notice lists goods for sale including good Aimber Cant at 3.00 per ton by Ed Meyer of Cavour Aust. Also advertised bronzt turke yi in Reinoke and 2000 lu of good o per bu from Albert A. Gehse of Lake, South Dakota.
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INS. Beach Dickinson Bidg. Huron S D. Emma Kyi farm E14 2 112 59 Chas W Raymead farm W Peter Brondrup in Beadle County. WINES WHISSIES in gallons yc gallons 100 gallons for your securia. Huron Lianar Store aerexs frou ute offica.
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