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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1933
Page
8
Hog prices drop 10 to 20 cents in ARMOUR STOCK YARDS and Chicago trading with receipts around 600 hogs. Cattle calves and sheep largely steady though market signals show demand softening. Across St Paul and South St Paul, cattle and hogs show mixed moves with light arrivals and cautious buyers.
MINNEAPOLIS May 19 Wheat futures retreated further with prices closing down across contracts. May fell 14 percent, July down 0.5 percent, and September down 4.9 percent amid fine belt weather and weak export demand. Oats and rye mixed, flax up modestly, cash receipts ample, durum slow, winter wheat steady, and corn oats rye barley flax demand varied.
Sioux City market shows mixed cattle and hog prices with 2500 cattle and 500-1000 head hog activity. Beef steers and yearlings down slightly, packed beef and feeder stock varied. sheep and lambs steady to mixed. Sioux Falls reports lighter gains and ongoing demand, Chicago markets show slower trade and lower quotes across hogs and cattle. Minneapolis and Chicago grain and futures mix with wheat and corn ranges and price levels.
A fragment listing durum and hard winter Montana grades with numbers and percentages, plus flax and futures notes. Includes May, July, September, October, and November bids and a brief Duluth wheat futures reference for Friday.
Furnished daily by Swift 4 Huron. Hens, 4% fat, and light and leghorn hens. Eggs, butterfat, hides, wool, pelts, tallow, and bull hides priced. Chicago potatoes report: Wisconsin Round Whites 65-70, Idaho Russets 1.40-1.45, Bliss Triumphs prices varied, stock slow. Trade slow with moderate supplies as of May 19.
Chicago and New York market notes detail live poultry prices, eggs, butter and flour futures, with varied quotes for hens, leghorns, roosters, turkeys, ducks, geese and broilers. Reports cover Chicago New York Minneapolis Sioux Falls Sioux City and other centers, noting weak egg and butter markets, heavy receipts, and price ranges for in store and futures contracts.
New York May 9 stock trading opened with a disturbed tone as prices moved in an erratic fashion. Oil and metal issues led the session with uneven responses among leading shares and industrials amid cautious market sentiment.
Heflin, professor of history at Huron College, spoke on foreign affairs before the William Reaves post of the Aztezi an Legion last night. A fairly large audience attended despite other events, with plans for Legion participation in Memorial Day observances outlined by committee members. Reports on progress toward the state Legion convention planned for August in Huron were also presented.
Thomas J. Mooney, 50, jailed in San Francisco on the eve of a second trial over a 1916 Preparedness Day bombing that killed 10. He was moved from San Quentin to the county jail by order of Superior Judge Louis H. Ward. Mooney hopes no sympathizers cause delays as the trial is slated to begin Monday. His wife Rena visited him for the first time in 12 years.
Surmover lists about 3.2 million shares for American Smelting and U S Steel amid a barrage of closing quotations. Prices show numerous large caps including Am Can Am Motors General Electric General Foods and United Aircraft with mixed gains and losses across industry groups.
In New York a $3 million ledger error tied to Mrs. Charles E. Mitchell is spotlighted as the government accuses Mitchell of tax evasion through fake securities sales in 1929. Edward Barrett testifies about ledger entries detailing the transfers to Mitchell's wife and the disputed purchase price.
Wilfed Martin died at noon today after an extended illness at a local hospital. He was 59, born in Bristol England January 31, 1974, and came to the United States at 16. He and Mrs Martin married September 3, 1902 at Ft. Pierre. He worked as a baggageman for the Chicago and North Western Railway for 28 years and belonged to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mrs Martin survives. funeral arrangements pending.
Sioux Falls May 13 The Washington high school band was today officially designated as the South Dakota Hand to represent the state at the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago. The designation came from C G Russell state secretary of agriculture.
Charlotte launches a renovizing campaign with five months ahead and volunteer workers forming most of the organization. A meeting gathered about 5 percent of citizens to elect leaders and organize a thorough canvass of the city. Chamber of Commerce president Earla Whitton supports continuing the drive.
Washington reports Smithsonian Institution plans to display reptile specimens at the Chicago World’s Fair in June. Infrared and violet lighting will illuminate the "big shots" of the reptile family as each continent contributes a specimen to illustrate evolution of lower forms.
Stiver store to be rebuilt on the site of the old wooden structure destroyed by fire. Huron Construction awarded the general contract at 7787 dollars, plumbing bid 230 dollars, wiring bid 139 dollars. Architect F C W Kuehn says work will start soon as a one story fireproof building with full basement.
Federal agents joined a New York search for Joseph W. Harriman former head of Harriman National Bank and Trust after he escaped from an East Sixty first Street hospital this morning. Police alarm followed at 410 p m with fears of suicide.
D P Hogan president of the Federal Land Bank of Omaha says improved farm conditions higher prices and lower taxes have raised farm loan values. He notes farmers gain earning power and credit has strengthened. He expects farm relief legislation to help with interest relief and debt payments. Hogan praises the Midwest region and discusses possible consolidation of regional offices but declines to confirm.
Siou x Falls May 19. The home of Gilman Egge a 45 year old bachelor farmer near Shindler was found to contain a store of stolen items police said after his arrest on shoplifting charges. Officers found shorts alarm clocks fan belts battery cables tools ladies wear soap clothing and toilet articles at the farm. In his car at arrest they found candy coffee pot and alarm clock.
More than 100 South Dakota editors and mechanicals attended sessions at State College Brookings for the third annual newspaper day. W. H. Conrad, director of the National Editorial association and publisher of a Medford Wisconsin newspaper, was to be the principal speaker at a banquet tonight.
Boone North Carolina April Commencement presents a Dotson family milestone Roy Dotson 49 Hight Dotson 20 and Ola Dotson Farr 24 will earn Bachelor of Science degrees in the school of education at the same ceremony Roy returns to finish college after 35 years of teaching. Hight majored in physical education and science while Ola is mother to a five year old.
The Ro tary club sponsors a Wednesday luncheon to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Chamber of Commerce. John P. Walsh, first president, will preside as directors and speakers from the original board attend. Some members cannot be present, with D G Medbery away and R O Grover in Long Beach. The event recalls the 1913 formation of the Huron Commercial Club later renamed the Chamber of Commerce.
Robert Shore, 5, was to appear before Municipal Judge J. R. Crawford for arraignment on third degree burglary. State's Attorney Leo A. Temmey filed the charge after Shore allegedly confessed to burglarizing the C. E. Legge farm home 17 miles southeast of Cavour on May 15 and stealing Laura Coshun's purse from the Vallet cleaning establishment. Shore is described as a Canadian by birth who had been a farm hand at the Legge place.
The United States civil service commission announces an open competitive examination for Foreman mountain road and trail construction. Applicants must have five seasons of relevant work in past 19 years, one in supervision, with blasting experience. Applications handled by FE B Pughley, secretary, Civil Service board, post office city. DISCONTINUE BROADCASTS Washington May 15 The Federal Radio Commission grants South Dakota School of Mines permission to discontinue its broadcasting plant during summer vacation.
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