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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1940
Page
2
Market news from Watertown on May eight reports hog prices up 5 to 10 cents with top at 5.50. Receipts around 600 head include 200 butcher hogs at 5.05 to 5.50 and 275 sows steady. Sheep and other livestock quoted steady to unchanged as markets show mixed moves across regions.
Chicago hog prices rise with most contracts 10 higher while late trade trims gains. Cattle and calf markets mixed to steady with strong steer activity and feeders competing, feeders and light cattle selling lower in places. Sioux Falls Sioux City St Paul and Huron report varied hogs cattle and sheep prices, with top hogs around 5.70 and calves steady to higher, while beef cows and bulls show mixed moves.
Produce market notes from Watertown and Mitchell dated May 6 to May 8 show hens, Leghorn stock, and heavy breeds with price ranges from 5 to 13 cents per pound. Eggs, butter, and related dairy items listed with case prices and grade descriptions across the three markets.
Chicago markets report midweek futures for butter and storage standards. Prices show May shipments at 27.00 to 36.20 with 27.00 close while May firsts at 18.05 to 18.95 and October refrigerator standards at 19.40 amidst fluctuating futures data.
NEW YORK May 4 Markets show stocks steady while bonds mix and British loans ease. Foreign exchange unsettled with sterling movement. Cotton uneven amid foreign selling. sugar mixed with Cuban buying. Metals steady. wheat and corn higher in Chicago. cattle steady to firm and hogs up about 10 with top at 4.10.
Wheat and corn futures rose after volatile trading as European tensions spurred short covering. Wheat May and July futures advanced while corn gained to its highest since 1937, with Minneapolis cash quotes showing No. 1 dark northern and No. 1 soft futures moving up alongside other grains and seeds.
Upward movement dominated trading with gains in steels and aviation stocks and a few specialty issues. Many leaders showed apathy as favorites closed modestly higher, while volume neared 700000 shares. House of Commons debate on the British Norwegian reverse stirred bidders for war-related stocks. Domestic business news remained a sustaining influence.
The Associated Press provides closing quotations for a wide range of companies and commodities. Listings include AirRedue 464 Johns-Many 70 Kennecott a5 AlliedCh-Dye 179 Lib-0-FGI1 494 AmCan 11456 AmPow&Ltsi MontWard 463 AmRad&LtS 8 Nash-Kelv 834 AT&T 173 NatHiscuit 223 NatCashReg 13 NatDistill 2434 NatPow&Lt Anaconda 204 NatWoolPi 464. The data shows percentage changes and price markers for each entity in a late trading session.
The Senate rejected President Roosevelt's fourth government reorganization order moving the Civil Aeronautics Authority to the Commerce Department and abolishing its safety board. The tally was 232 to 153 in favor of the resolution, with about 75 Democrats opposing the shift. The measure awaits further action as committees delay full consideration.
Backers expect action soon after the committee voted 14 to 11 to revive the bill restricting political activities by state employees paid with federal funds. Chair Sumners condemned the measure as infamous and a power grab, pledging to oppose it even as backers anticipate favorable action. The committee plans to meet again tomorrow.
A sprawling clipping reports varied items from New York markets, transit and bonds with figures like 15 percent, 224 percent, and 69 percent among many listed securities. It notes government bonds and bank stock movements alongside a brief weather aside explaining cloud brightness and thermos bottle packing. The piece blends stock figures with general market commentary and a tiny weather explanation.
South Dakota U C T reported a 19.78 percent membership gain, placing second nationally. George W Stafford, grand councillor, said the state is proud of the showing as it recovers from recent reverses.
The Western League opens a 120 game season on Thursday with Sioux City hosting Worfolk and Canaries welcoming Worthington. New managers include Bob Fenner for the Canaries and George Payne for Worthington. Norfolk and Sioux City lead the split season, with Norfolk tied to the Yankees farm system and Worthington linked to the Cardinals chain.
The sternwheeler towboat John Ordway hauling three barges with equipment and materiel transfers by U S engineers from Fort Peck to Omaha neared Garrison North Dakota about 60 miles north of BISMARCK. A diesel towboat and a launch accompany, guiding the channel. the fleet departed Fort Peck ten days earlier.
Jake Finckh, a longtime Huron fireman, was honored with a letter from Fire Chief Cotten for his continuous service. He joined the department May 8, 1888 and will turn 80 on August 28, with a note of appreciation for loyalty and cooperation.
Brookings May 4 State College organized the second annual Jackrabbit roundup drawing about 1690 high school seniors from South Dakota and eastern Minnesota to Huron High School. 159 seniors rode a special train while Sioux Falls and Brookings each sent over 109 attendees. About 74 towns were represented with ROTC parade, military band, a May fete with queen Lucille Maxwell of Mitchell, and intra-squad football game among activities.
Beadle County reports continuing totals: slate captured 1108 votes in Beadle County. A. B. Blake received 1712 for state central committee. The Republican presidential delegate slate led by C. M. Day got 1287 votes. Several townships were missing from the tally Allen Barrett Clifton Kellogg and Logan. In last fall’s general election that group of precincts had 121 Republican votes and 1000 Democratic votes.
Washington May the Agriculture Department consider inaugurating a corn subsidy program that has helped sell corn plus cotton and wheat abroad during the past two years.
Mr and Mrs M A Nelson announce the birth of a nine pound daughter Monday evening at Redfield. A Cub training course resumes tonight at 7 o clock in the Junior High School auditorium as part of a series.
The forty seventh annual central Baptist convention concludes with an afternoon devotion and reports. Rev. Clay Jones presides as officers are elected. The event includes religious lectures, business sessions, and statements from the association.
Political observers in Pi enne on May 6 interpret election returns as hints that neither Republicans nor Democrats face serious intra party fights. Supporters say unity within parties may curb contests while backing local candidates like Busifeli and Graft, with planners focusing on broad New Deal alignment and capitol lobby activity.
The city’s sidewalk construction project resumes with warmer weather. Residents must apply at the city engineer’s office to join the program and pay the required fee for concrete sidewalk work, with details about rates and eligibility.
A Watertown man died when his car left the road on mile west of Kampe McKay and struck a telephone pole after veering off 212.8 miles. Coroner L. E. Mathieson said no inquest would be held. Several hospital patients listed as dismissed include Mrs. Duane Szpith and others from Huron and De Smet.
fragmented ad style note references Lorraine HE at Post with Mother’s Day plants and flowers from Bouwders Green House and Dak Alhoya brown and second to nang, and cigarettes priced 18 cents each or 3 for 35 cents.
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