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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1937
Page
2
Armour Stock Yards Huron November 4 reports hog prices steady to strong with tops around 390 and 250 for different classes. Calves, sheep, and cattle show varied pricing across steers, yearlings and heifers with multiple weight brackets and activity noted. Chicago and Sioux Falls markets show lighter demand, hogs steady to lower, cattle uneven, lambs and sheep mixed.
Purmished by Swift Co Huron DB and Sioux City listings show weights for hens under 4% lbs, leghorns springs, heavies, and butterfat quotes. Examinations across Sioux Falls Watertown Mitchell Chicago New York and Minneapolis markets include eggs butter and live poultry with varied prices and grades.
Sioux City Iowa cattle prices show calves around 2500, slaughter steers and yearlings steady, cows strong, stockers and feeders little changed. Hogs about steady with good and choice 18-270 lb at 9.00 to 9.20, lamps and ewes weak. native lambs around 10.00 to 25, ewes steady at 3.75.
Paul stock farmers report at South St Paul market on Tuesday with U.S. D. A. figures showing slaughter steers and heifers near 260 with most under 10.00 downward, cows steady to 6.45, bulls steady, stockers little changed, calves 1.80, and weak demand for weaners and feeders.
The fragment lists shipments and patent figures including Pure Bran and Middlings with prices around 5.85 to 6.05, referencing Minneapolis and November data. Terms such as standard patents and family patents appear, noting carbed lots and barrel metrics alongside various commodity entries.
New York Nov 4 stocks fell back and recovered at intervals in today's market. Many were unable to regain pre session ground, yet a quiet last minute rally aided leaders to finish with modest gains. Utilities moved forward while rails and other selected issues showed some nibbling as investors sought new commitments on the upside.
Farmer John Maubach and his wife claim the rural family championship of America with 16 children aged from 74 to 3 months living on the Fanges farm. The couple say they provide for clothes and food. children help with chores and work, including carpentry, trucking, and sawmilling, as they reflect on 27 years of marriage.
Washington November 4 Counsel for Rayit Miller of Sacramento California asked the Communications Commission to authorize night operation and power and frequency changes for station KROY. Other stations withdrew objections sighting safe guard via directional antenna but KGDM Stockton opposed Miller plan amid safety concerns.
Chicago wheat prices extended losses with daily declines over 2 percent, marketwide lows reached, and Dec futures down to 89 percent of the prior session as export demand from North America remained weak. Corn and oats also traded lower while bond quotes and currency rates moved in market-wide shifts.
South Dakota Medical Association executive council met in Huron with Dr. RC Williams from the U S Department of Agriculture to discuss medical aid for Farmers Security Administration clients in the state. They then outlined a tentative program for the association's next annual convention to be held in Huron. The FSA medical aid office has moved from the Farmers & Merchants Bank second floor to the basement of the federal building, as part of the state headquarters operations.
Cincinnati scene reports the state seeks the electric chair for Anna Marie Hahn, accused poison slayer of gardener Jacob Wagner. Hahn's defense rested after two days. three witnesses testified, including her son Oscar and Chicago toxicologist Dr William McNally, as rebuttal evidence delayed the case.
Los Angeles authorities report a $6,000 shipment of registered mail stolen from a government truck during a night robbery in Southside Los Angeles. The druggist who found the loot at his home later killed himself. One suspect was in custody as officers identified Earl Irwin, the truck’s driver, though he refused to reveal his name.
A jury failed to convict Thomas Griffith in the Zion temple fire that destroyed the Shiloh Faber nacle on April 2. Judge Ralph J. Dady called the verdict a travesty on justice as Wilbur Glenn Voliva testified Griffith said he burned the temple to get vengeance over a denied burial for his foster mother. fire loss estimated at 600000 dollars.
Britain, amid tug-of-war over Spain, seen leaning toward partial recognition of Franco’s insurgent government. The Daily Herald claimed Britons back Franco, while talks of an insurgent trade pact exchange of agents signal a shift short of formal recognition. A Salamanca dispatch quoted an insurgent official praising Britain’s potential move and noting many countries waiting to follow.
The article outlines proposed corn loan terms with moisture content and payment rates, a flat loan suggestion, and 2 percent interest. It notes banks offering loans with the Commodity Credit Corporation to buy on demand before Sept 20, 1938 at par plus accrued interest. Secretary Wallace discusses next year’s farm program and quotas under stabilization efforts. The House Agriculture Committee also weighs allowing farmers to comply with or ignore stabilization programs.
Dallas reports a fourth incident of labor related violence as four men attacked David W. Smith while he sought work near the Ford Motor Company plant. Rangers were dispatched by Gov. James C. to curb trouble. Smith escaped with minor injuries. a detainee described revenge for a prior incident. A week earlier Harold F. Bowen sustained injuries in a related assault requiring hospital care.
In Fort Bragg California a woman named Mrs. WH Graves Thealr grabbed by a giant octopus while abalones fished yesterday was freed after companions fought the creature to death with iron abalone bars. The monster measured about ten feet five inches from tip to tip.
In New York on Nov 4 officials reported a tiger skin decor in Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia’s office with one fang missing. A note from First Deputy Police Commissioner Harold Fowler read Wounded in 1935 killed in 1937, referencing the emblem of the department.
In Sioux Falls 1938 National Corn Husking contest scenes, drivers push at top speed as rain soaks the field. Bayton Roberts of Missouri finishes near the end, while Yee Eneress from Stark County endures the cold. Judges delay final results to 3:30 or 4. Rain scares spectators, drys crews retreat for jerkey dinner at the Webber farm. Paul R Myers of the Sioux Falls Chamber speaks on NBC about the event and the coming Ya ni contest in Manitowoc County.
In Shanghai on November 4 thousands of fresh Chinese troops arrived from the west to bolster Chiang Kai-shek's forces. Amid heavy Japanese bombing, Chinese assault units pressed counterattacks along Soochow Creek, threatening Japanese positions and signaling a stubborn defense near the international settlement. An American observer praised Chinese bravery and declared the world must acknowledge their fighting ability.
In the November 4 broadcast, ER Perley notes Roosevelt leading in early returns as Tamany faction faces setback. Fusion-7 chiefs warn of shifts in New York politics with Labor Party influence, while Alex Trace reports party stance defending New Deal loyalties amid resignations and internal turmoil.
White House announced the Duke and Duchess of Windsor will tea with President Roosevelt during their Washington visit. Mrs. James Roosevelt Jr will host. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt will be away on a lecture tour during the Windsor stay.
At the hospitals admitted include Mrs Ivan Gascoigne Hunn Frank Wiand and others with partial names such as Mrs John Prins Wolsey Marie Pintuels and Irene Roberts plus Mrs C H Fliss and additional entries. The text shows widespread reception of patients with incomplete surnames and scattered initials.
Readable text notes a two room modern house with a single passenger room, located near 278 Srd St Sw and going to Salem. Contact via phone 2441 for details.
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