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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1937
Page
2
Hog receipts and livestock prices remained mostly unchanged across Armour Stockyards Huron Chicago and South St Paul markets on May 4. Cattle calves and sheep held steady with tops around 10.35 for hogs and higher ends for select beef and lamb categories while sow and pig prices fluctuated slightly and bids weakened marginally in some lots.
In Chicago May 4 lamb prices steadied after yesterday's tumble. Hogs unchanged to 10 cents lower while steers eased 25 cents. Producers cut sheep marketings to 5,000 head versus a large previous run. Early sales largely held, with top lambs at 15.55 to 12. So the pig run rose to about 19,000 head, 1,100 above expectations and 2,000 more than a week ago. Prices in wholesale pork and dural carcass remained near record highs.
Sioux Falls livestock market notes hogs steady at 9.65 to 9.85 with top 9.85. Butchers and sows offered around 8.45? No. Cattle steady at 30. Quotations unchanged.
Sioux City cattle market notes show PASDAI consignments including 2500 calves and 150 beef steers and yearlings with slow, scattered early sales. Light yearlings steady to weak, fat cattle steady to weak, stocks and feeders firm, steers and yearlings salable above 32.75, some fed heifers up to 10.00, most beef cows at 6.00 to 9.77, cutter category present.
Markets note swift and Ca supplied prices for heavy hens by weight and egg quality, with butter and egg futures quoted. Idaho russets futures for May grade A are listed alongside refrigerator standards and assorted produce items from the Chicago market.
Chicago and Mitchell, Watertown, Sioux Falls, Sioux City, and New York markets show mixed potato prices with light supplies and firm undertone. Hens, ducks, butterfat, eggs, and beef quotes vary by city, with regional prices and weights given for assorted farm products and regional stock.
Prices continued to decline with butter selling down due to Chicago receipt gains and ample storage. Eggs show the heaviest movement in over a year with stock shipments to four cities up 16,000 cases year over year. Chicago poultry prices eased for various categories while New York dressed poultry remained about steady across grades and regions.
Late wheat trading pressures push May contracts lower with deliveries of 445,000 bushels in Chicago. Liquidation fears and stop loss orders accelerate the decline, leaving May and July wheat futures down from yesterday. Oats hold steadier with minimal change.
Huron grain market reports Wheat No 1 dark northern and No 1 mixed quotes, oats and rye values, corn No 3 yellow figures. Chicago futures show May 131M, July 119 and 13244 in various contracts, with rye and barley notes. Minneapolis cash and futures reflect No 1 heavy dark northern, No 2 white, and other grades, with receipts and price ranges for May and June.
Bakers from many South Dakota towns gather in Sioux Falls for the Bakers Association of South Dakota annual convention and state meet. Guy Frary of Pierre opens program with remarks on provisions of the new state bread law.
Stocks rise on cheerful earnings and dividends with heavy industrials leading. AT&T jumps about 4 points amid investment optimism from expanding revenues after rate cuts, while broad gains spread through major issues and U.S. bonds remain steady in New York trading.
Newark Minnesota report on Paul Wendel taking the stand in a federal court conspiracy trial against Ellis Parker and son Ellis Jr. He recounted being abducted and forced to confess to the Lindbergh kidnapping, naming connections to Al Capone, Parker's ties to state authorities, and alleged promises of pardons and payoffs.
Vice President and Attorney General Cummings urged Congress to require registration of all rifles shotguns revolvers and pistols with the Internal Revenue Service. He argued registration would aid law enforcement and noted existing transfer taxes and limited scope of prior laws. Government records show thousands registered since 1964.
WALCROSS GA May 4 The Ware Superior Court granted an uncontested divorce for author Carolne Miller and educator Will D Miller. Miller cited her husband’s incessant complaints and jealousy after her novel Lamb In His Bosom won the Pulitzer Prize in 19H. Their courtship began when Miller studied under him. they married in 192...
Detroit May 4 William S Knudsen was named president of General Motors Corporation succeeding Alfred P Sloan Jr who becomes board chair with broad policy and finance powers. Knudsen a longtime executive VP since 1933 and a Danish immigrant aged 29, previously played a key role in winter strike parley with Governor Frank Murphy and labor leader John L Lewis.
Pope Pius XI declared the Catholic Church must be free to fulfill its mission in Nazi Germany in reply to a German church note. Cardinal Pacelli delivered the message to the German ambassador, saying the church would consider further concordat discussions, while insisting Catholic schools and press not be hampered and economic pressure not be used.
George Reid aged 72 of a farm southwest of Huron died last night at 200 Weluck Turen hospital after a short illness with pneumonia. Born in Province Quebec on September 15 1884 he was married to Hattie Bie low of Woonsocket since 1906. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery beside his wife with Rev C E Wiles officiating.akhale pallbearers listed include L D Kling M H Sifle Harry Steele Paul Broer Charles Wor vell and George Kinsman.
Reports indicate union leaders warned that a complete halt of London’s transport could follow any move to break the bus drivers and core doctors strike. Some subway and streetcar members may join in support, though the bus union opposes a full walkout until inquiry findings.
County commissioners opened the May session at the courthouse facing routine business. Tomorrow afternoon the board will break for a mass meeting of farmers to discuss a plan to procure forage seed funds.
The Duke of Windsor is due at Crnde chateau for several days as Mrs. Simpson and her circle prepare plans amid coronation headlines. Reporters describe a garden reception, crowds outside gates, and the care taken to shield the royal party from public view. Edward's terrier Snooky recovers from train sickness en route with his entourage.
H S musicians offer a vocal and instrumental program featuring divas and ensembles for National Music Week. Students from Muron College and nearby schools present a formal inaugural evening with choirs, bands, and orchestras performing pieces from Beethoven to Brahms and MacDowell, under director Kapphan and other staff.
New York police report a suspect named Leonidas Himitikas also known as Euais Karas, arrested on homicide charges for the April 22 slaying of waitress Miss Wadas at a Bronx residence. The suspect allegedly attacked her at the club’s halfway house on 214th Street and admitted the crime after arrest.
A fragmented classified item list cites rental notices and sales pitches for modern items, liquor ads, tobacco and cigarettes, used cars, and Gore grocery mentions. It notes requests for cash payments, liquor store promos, and a model A listing with contact details, all from local sections around Huron and Durham.
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