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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1931
Page
8
Chicago market reports hog prices climbing to 98.50 for the year with active demand for lights hogs under 20 pounds. Strong trade for light hogs contrasts with slower movement for heavy hogs. cattle and sheep supply limited, with steady to higher quote ranges across multiple classes and weights.
Wheat futures held steady with May unchanged and July down slightly amid light export activity and weak Liverpool cables. Oats, rye, and barley slipped modestly while cash grain demand remained mixed. flax and corn showed firmer or mixed tones in narrow ranges amid varied regional quotes.
U S Dept of Agriculture reports cattle Hog and sheep sales in St Paul and Sioux Falls. Cattle in St Paul 1990 head mostly steady with feeders and calves strong. hogs open higher with best grades reaching 7.75 per hundredweight. sheep light demand with lambs and ewes selling steady. Sioux Falls hogs up 15 to 25 cents, top 7.60. cattle steady with moderate demand.
Sioux City cattle and hogs sold active with mixed results. Cattle saw some declines in certain classes while hogs posted general gains. buyers shown strong demand for lighter weights and for better grade hogs. Sheep demand remained quiet with higher asking prices for top woolies.
A scrambled OCR style summary lists various grain grades and protein contents including No 1 northern red durum amber durum and flax prices, with delivery months and percentages. It notes arrivals and futures pricing as of March in Duluth, highlighting wheat and durum varieties and mixed durum figures.
South Dakota pardon board urged four full pardons and eight commutations today to Governor Warren Green. William E. Larson of Brown county, editor of the Messenger penitentiary magazine, seeks clemency after a 1921 life sentence for murder tied to a 1920 Brown county robbery that killed Clarence Holland. Other clemency seekers include Harold Edgerton of Potter county and Lewis J. Mikolas of Edmunds county. Commutations were recommended for Jem Clempsons, Jack Argo, Daniel S. Wampler, Joe Whittaker, George A. Sterner, John Mack, Hugh Pulling, John McKenna, and Faron Dairy Market listed separately with varied terms.
The text outlines a county spelling bee with Bernice Wehr of Belle Prairie as the last year champion and now leading the field. Mary Catherine Moore of Huron also competes, with several other listed students from towns such as Altoona Barrett Kellogg and Huron aiming for the state contest. The winning school may gain permanent possession of the trophy after two consecutive state titles.
Yen students at Muren High School will produce The Nut Farm, a three act comedy by Jenn Brownell, becoming among the first amateur groups to perform it after its release for amateurs. Professional runs previously set box office records in Chicago New York and Cleveland venues.
Prof E H Jackson of Huron college selects four debaters for the triangular meet with Northern normal and Yankton college to be held tomorrow. Paul Arthur and Frank Richards will affirm the college, Léonard Anderson and Alvin Hahn negate. Coaches from the three schools serve as judges with Harkness, Curry, and Yacknon officiating. Debates begin at 10 30 a m with afternoon sessions at 1 30 p m and a later open forum on free trade.
Mrs. Alice Carlson of Mitchell died late Wednesday at her home after years of declining health. She was 53, previously managed the classified advertising department at the Evening Republican for six years, and had lived in Mitchell 27 years. Survived by husband George Cadson and children Phoebe, June, and Darrell. Funeral services planned with relatives from Huron attending.
Miss Dixon urged people to work with music and laughter to ease housework. Prizes donated by Huron merchants were awarded late today with a full list to appear tomorrow. Winners include Mrs. D. J. McNamara and others for market baskets and baked goods. M. L. Tobin urged river pool closures for safety concerns citing prior drownings.
The annual St Patrick's dinner will be held this Sunday at St Patrick's Hall, hosted by the Catholic parish committee. Tickets are available from parish offices and at the door, with proceeds supporting church activities.
County Auditor T. H Young announced results showing Millie Sawville elected justice of peace and Mrs P A Toovey named constable as banner township tallies flood in. Most townships reported results with many women elected to township positions. five districts remain unreported prompting urging reports.
Bus makes 2:15 p.m. departure from Huron with connections to Wolsey trains at 3:38 p.m. and arrives in Pierre at 7:00 p.m. Returns depart Pierre at 6:00 a.m. with a Wolsey South train at 1:28 a.m. and service to Huron by 3:05 a.m.
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