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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1929
Page
18
Weather and bear private crop estimates weigh on wheat as a top heavy stock market feeds selling. Prices fall across May wheat and related futures. rye flax and oats show varied demand while dairy and livestock markets move mixed. Minneapolis and Duluth futures show declines. shipping and farm prices edge lower.
Sioux City livestock totals ringed by cattle 3 000 calves 200 with beef cattle and fat stock up to 25 higher while stockers hold steady. Hogs 3 090 with top near 11.60 and varied weights around 11.35 to 11.50. Sheep about 3 500 fat lambs steady to higher, bulk three grades above 16.75. Chicago closes with hogs 32 000 and gains near 26.30.
The stock market faltered after news of a looming congressional probe into speculation and a higher Federal Reserve discount rate. Early gains faded as call money rose to 16 percent, triggering broad selling. Large pools reduced holdings while several big issues fell 7 to 9 points, with total volume around 4.5 million shares.
A dense listing shows stock prices for rail and industrials, commodities, and grain. Notable entries include Standard Oil Indiana at 60 1 4, Armour & Co receipts, and Huron grain quotes with No 1 dark northern wheat at 1.00 and corn at .79.
Swit and Co and Back Brothers list poultry and egg offerings from Boron and nearby, detailing Leghorns, light and heavy hens, old cocks, and egg classifications No. 1 and No. 2. Prices disclaimers note changes without notice while Sworon Dairy Market appears with direct shipper and station prices.
Washington April 1 The South Dakota Senator Norbeck told the Senate agriculture committee that any general farm relief in the Special session is unlikely. He testified alongside Clements Horst of San Francisco who doubted farmers would gain relief, prompting Horst to say supporters are not alone in their pessimism.
Wilsonville Ohio April 14 authorities link a rum rivalry to the killings of Frank Hines and Sith Tucker. The miners were shot while driving into town by an automobileload of men who pursued them from Gillispie. Sheriff Stubblefield noted Hines faced auto theft and holdup charges and suspected bootlegging, hijacking ties.
With classes resuming this morning at Huron College students begin the final term of the year. The term ends June 11 with commencement exercises. Most students returned over the weekend from a week’s vacation. Tuesday morning pupils from five grade schools and two high schools resume studies after a four day annual spring vacation.
Visitors to Harry Payne Whitney’s Lexington farm encounter two hybrid animals born of a zebra sire and Percheron dams. The creatures show zebra markings on legs tail and head with the Percheron body. They stand about 16 hands high and weigh around 3860 pounds combined. The pair, seven years old, are described as excellent when teamed together but otherwise poor workers.
Wellington Springs April 1 Special Roxcos Dean Maurice Shaffer and Mildred Kurt all of this county were named delegates to the Young Citizen's league state convention at Pierre this month. They were elected during the fourth annual meeting of the Jerauld county league a program chief musical was presented following out the project of the year basic Appreciation
City park board members decided during a noon meeting to begin landscaping on both sides of East Third Street near the James River bridge. Landscape specialist Phelpa Wyman of Milwaukee submitted a planting plan that was accepted. The board also discussed a 50th anniversary celebration with Huron Chamber of Commerce, and voted to sponsor Garden Clifs to beautify the city this summer.
A protest signed by Governors Emer son Wyoming Dean Utah and Adams Colorado condemns Hoover oil conservation edict of March 12. The upstate governors conference in Denver criticized the decree as usurping legislative powers and called for a plan to remove objectionable features. Court action to test validity was discussed amid four hours of debate.
London dispatch cites Dr J E Church British missionary describing terrible famine conditions in Ruanda, Belgian Congo. Crops failed for several rainy seasons, trade and transport poor, thousands die of starvation, with hyena incidents and fever, smallpox, and dysentery adding to the toll. Government aid now increasing.
Miss Gladys Spinning takes charge in modern languages at Huron College today with classes in French and Spanish. She replaces Miss Lucy Miller who resigned before spring holidays. Spinning holds a BA from Indiana University and an MA from Michigan University. Ruth Crockett Lois Buswell and Mrs. Benjamin Thomas taught the department during the interim.
Farmers across central South Dakota began wheat seeding as heavy rains left fields wet and soft wheat prices weak. Crop planting figures show total state acreage to be planted around 2 062 000 with a harvest last year near 1 875 000 acres, and 1 293 080 acres harvested in the prior year.
Mrs Ed Pamp is reported in critical condition at her home eight miles northeast of Huron. She is suffering from encephalitis. She is the sister of Mrs Robert Larkin and Mrs Dan Erdman, both of Omaha, former residents of Huron.
Rebels claim victory at Escalon as federal reinforcements arrive under pressure. General Escobar recalls retreat from Torreon where hidden rebel units struck three fronts along the Federal line. Americans slammed Naco defenses amid Easter bombing scare with garrison fortifying to watch rebel camps to the east, south and west.
On April 1 Mexican rebels recaptured Mesquite, Sonora, with a 60‑strong force approaching Nogales across the border. Federal troops evacuated the town as rebels moved in, amid cross border bombing reports that sent crowds fleeing and rattled American side windows. Rebel reports say a pilot was killed and U S authorities noted protests from La Cruz and Quila. American destroyers anchored at Daymas to shield civilians.
James McMullen 84, long-time Hand County farmer near Bates, died after a brief illness in Mitchell Hospital Saturday. He lived with daughter Mrs Edgar Alexander in Wellington Springs. Born in Scotland, he immigrated 23 years ago. Survived by widow Auva, three sons and three daughters including Mamie Miller Alfred Peterson and Mrs Tigar Alexander.
The death of Ambassador Myron T. Herrick in Paris prompted plans for his burial in France or the United States. Herrick, born in Lorain County, Ohio, rose from poverty to become a lawyer, state political power, and banker. He supported McKinley and Hanna, served as governor, and held directorships in major railroads and insurance firms.
WESSINGTON SPRINGS April L 3 Margaret Dutty head of the normal training department at Wessington Springs high school for several years today tendered her resignation to the board of education effective with the close of the school year Miss Duffy has been head of the department for several terms Her successor has not been named
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