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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1936
Page
2
In ARSIOUR STOCKYARDS Huron and major markets, cattle and hogs showed price drops with buyers cautious. Calves and lambs held steadier, while Chicago and Sioux Falls reports noted mixed results and ongoing demand for higher grade fed steers and yearlings amid thinner slaughter runs.
Hog prices steadied after a slide, with hogs trading near eight and nine dollars, while heavy supplies kept pressure. Pigs underweights fell 1 to 45 cents, with midweight yearlings selling up to 10.85 as higher grades of slaughter cattle rose slightly. Fat lambs weakened and sheep held firm as market streams showed mixed activity across the week.
Markets at Huron Watertown Mitchell Sioux Falls Sioux City and Sioux Falls show mixed prices for heavy hens springs and ducks with No 1 and No 2 eggs and butterfat quoted. Distinctly regional quotes cover weights from under 4 pounds to over 6 pounds and include leghorn varieties and assorted poultry items across October listings.
Reports of freezing temperatures and snow in major production areas influenced trading on the mercantile exchange. Prices for potatoes moved up to four cents per pound amid slow demand and moderate supplies. The document lists varied US No. 1 and graded lots from Idaho, Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, and South Dakota with mixed sales activity and regional price references.
Wheat futures reversed earlier declines with a late rally as Dec futures rose 1.28 percent and July contracts gained. Flax fell while May held steady and coarse grains followed the upward move, reflecting a broad rebound in grain markets.
Grain bulletin notes wheat varieties traded with North Dakota and Ontario listings. No. 1 dark northern and No. 1 mixed wheat values shown alongside No. 3 white oats, reflecting market activity in the Huron area.
Minneapolis carlot grain sales show mixed prices for Wheat No 2 dark northern and No 5 mixed with varied futures terms. Cash close notes wheat at 143 1/2 to 149 1/2 cents, with multiple grades and shipment figures referenced. Duluth cash close reports同 fluctuating amber and durum values across several grades.
Pierre October 22 The South Dakota treasury gains 30.00 by a salesman’s conscience. A letter with 50.10 explains backdated sales in 1936 and no peddler’s license, the writer stating this clears his conscience and vows to keep a clean heart. Assistant Attorney General Terry McCullen notes the money funds the proper licensing? process.
Alameda Calif Oct 22 Pan American Airways laid out a Manila to Hong Kong preview flight with its Philippine Clipper as forerunner of Asia service. The 5, 122 mile trip stops at Macao for lunch and will depart Manila at 8 am Manila time. President Trippe and 16 guests will fly. A prior Manila to Alameda paper flight is nearly finished and regular Manila service to the island is already inaugurated.
President Roosevelt argues for tax relief for families under 26 000 and defends corporate tax reform as sound. He labels Republican tariffs as harmful to New England, urges victory in November, and predicts soon lower federal debt while warning against propaganda and fear in the polling booth.
Landon addresses West's cattlemen warning of a threatened shift in government power. He cites forms of government concentrating all power in a ruler and alleges measures aimed at controlling homes, jobs, and daily life. He says the Constitution can change but core principles must endure while campaigning en route to Indianapolis.
Cal A Ward former regional resettlement director and registered Republican campaigned for Roosevelt era policies across Kansas Nebraska and South Dakota. He urged voters to back Berry Badow Hildebrand and Bulow for re election while condemning GOP leaders tied to Hearst Du Pont Morgans and Wall Street bankers. Ward praised Senator Norbeck but urged support for state and congressional tickets.
South Dakota Farmers Aid Corporation directors met in Pierre Wednesday to organize the group and outline medical and dental care plans for residents under the Resettlement Administration. Dr. Park B. Jenkins, state health superintendent, said operations would be delayed pending an initial federal grant request of 50 000 for medical aid work.
In Argigento Sicily tiny volcanoes erupted unexpectedly in a region once deemed extinct. The activity caused no major damage but unsettled residents as small bursts of lava and sparks lit the landscape and sent fear through the countryside. Local authorities monitored the events as fields lay uncultivated and nearby towns prepared for possible further activity.
Huron attorney Lewis Benson spoke before Huron Rotary Club at a Wednesday luncheon. The talk covered the causes leading to framing the Constitution, the calling of the constitutional convention, its organization, and the convention's personnel.
The Madrid government accepted a French offer to evacuate refugees from blood spattered zones while rescue ships head toward the Mediterranean. President Arana remains in Bressano with permanent offices, Azana safe in Toulouse, as fears of Russian entry loom. France and Russia discuss mutual assistance only if either territory is invaded.
Admitted: Prank Bodler at Huron medical unit and Mrs J Hoffman also at Huron. Discharges: Joseph Oster from Huron.
Howes addressed the public from Huron amid a Democratic rally scene, arguing for strong bank confidence restoration and citing postwar economic strains. He praised Governor Berry and North Dakota leaders as exemplars, warned against Hoover era cutbacks, and promoted continued state cooperation with federal policy. The torchlight procession drew regional delegations from Sanborn, Spink, Wolsey, and surrounding counties, while speakers announced upcoming rallies with Senator Bolaw and Rep Hildebrandt on October 2 and Governor Berry on October 3.
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