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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1934
Page
2
Market summary from Armour Stockyards Huron notes cattle calf and sheep steady with hogs steady to weak and sows 10 to 20 cents lower. Receipts about 200, top hogs at 6.25. Detailed ranges listed for dry steers yearlings cows calves sheep and hogs by weight class, with government stock included and notes on bidding and market tone.
Chicago hog prices firmed amid scarce supplies and strong demand as buyers snapped up prime lots. Wheat futures rallied in Minneapolis on light offerings, with new crop contracts closing higher and cash grain demand steady to good across the region.
Sioux City market notes for September 27 show varied livestock trading. Slaughter steers and yearlings mostly steady to strong. stockers dull. feeders weak. heifers midrange with choicest around 7.50 per 100 pounds. cows 2.50 to 9.00. hogs steady to 10 lower. sows down. lambs late sale steady to top around 6.63. feeders and pace mixed as buyers and packers assess demand.
Sioux Falls market report shows cattle steady, hogs and sows mixed with top 6.3 percent bulk figures noted. Butchers priced around 50 56.35 and 5.0 to 65.17 for sows with buyers and sellers quoting steady activity in bulk.
Prices and allocations for cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep show varied demand on Thursday. Strong to higher bids for fed steers, high volumes of government and commercial cattle, and steady to higher prices for slaughter cattle. hogs and pigs range from light to heavy weights with mixed offerings and uneven demand. Sheep and lamb markets indicate generally steady bidding with quality improvements in some lots.
Duluth market closes with mixed prices for wheat and durum grades. No. 1 amber durum ranges around 1.2754 to 1.35 percent gains, No. 2 amber durum near 1.285 to 1.5284, No. 1 mixed durum around 1.2234 to 1.45, and flax No. 1 at about 1.820.
Markets and wool market data furnished by Bolles and Rogers and Baron Bids. Huron South Dakota items include No 1 cured hides under 45 pounds at 1 to 3 cents, No 1 cured hides over 45 pounds at 3 cents, large stock prices ranging from 1.50 to 4.00 dollars, tallow No 1 at 1 to 2 cents, wool prices from 0.25 to 0.50 cents, and sheep pelts valued at 5 to 8 cents.
The Chicago market report details poultry and butter movements with diverse weights and grades. It notes government butter purchases planned for Oct 9 and suggests cooler weather may improve egg withdrawals, while live poultry remains weak and prices hold firm on butter and eggs in late September trade.
Sioux City and Sioux Falls market notes list live poultry prices for hens roosters and springs with weight classes and eggs butter and butterfat quotes. U S government bonds in New York show quotes for Liberty issues Treasury 4s and 44s with respective bid prices and 52s.
In Onida circuit court William B. Crawford former Sully county treasurer faces embezzlement charges for more than 900 dollars in county tax money. The state showed records and 11 payments totaling about 660 dollars may not have reached the county. Crawford's defense outline argues funds were deposited to the county bank and missing receipts reflect negligence not criminal intent.
United States Senator W J Bulow defended federal relief expenditures during the current emergency, praising Governor Tom Berry’s relief administration. He contrasted New Deal aid with private interests, noting about 78 million dollars sent to South Dakota for relief, and criticized unrepaid RFC loans and interest tied to the Dawes era Bayes bank in Chicago.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to Federal Farm Mortgage Jas 64 98 12 and 35 49, then Beme Owners Loan and a sequence 45 45h a Boime Owners Tpait 3s 3s 52. Details are unclear but indicate a list of mortgage and loan items with possible dates or values. No clear event or outcome is specified. Entities include Federal Farm Mortgage and Owners Loan.
Stocks mostly firm as metal shares slip in late dealings. U. S. Smelting and McIntyre drop over 3 points. Alaska Juneau, Alleghany and major names show gains or steadiness. Transfer volume about 775,000 shares. U.S. dollar rises to 15.04 francs in Paris trade.
Cities Service 1 percent and Switt & Company 1944 10 percent. Port Motor Limited 11 percent. El Bond and Share 10 percent.
Milo P Loomis died yesterday at his home 944 Utah avenue southeast after a long illness. Funeral services will be at American Lutheran church at 2 30 Friday with burial in Riverside cemetery. Born December 25 1872 in Potsdam New York he moved to Dakota Territory around 1885 and lived in Huron since. Survived by son Hiram Loomis and sister Mrs Park Eggleston. wife Marie Uecker Loomis died January 1933. He worked at Huron Ice Company for 14 years after serving with the city police and fire department and belonged to the Masons lodge.
The South Dakota Education Association founded in 1884 will mark its fifth anniversary by meeting in Huron from November 25 to 28. It will be the last year with a single annual meeting, as 1921 was the prior Huron gathering other years saw no 1918 meeting due to the flu epidemic.
Brookings Sept 27 President W Pugsley of State College will serve as a part time adviser to the National Resources Board and the State Planning board for six months with possible renewal. He will be paid by the national board on days he works as consultant and by the regents on days he serves as college president. The salary portion redirected will fund instructors for enrollment growth. Pugsley emphasized long term economic planning of South Dakota resources as the aim.
A canvass of homes in Huron for clothing, shoes and other articles for the Needy was being completed by workers from the City Federation of Women's clubs today. Reports will be turned over to American Legion workers who will start a pickup tomorrow, limited to the west side of Huron, then the east side and north Huron on Saturday. Bundling donated items was urged to speed collection by Legion volunteers.
A recess until November 18 was called in the circuit court after a directed verdict in favor of W. W. Johnson ended the Spink County Farmers Bank vs. Johnson trial. The Union sued Johnston for 195 dollars over tires sold to a third party whose truck was repossessed by Johnson. Jurors were dismissed on November 12 at 18 m while the next murder and robbery case proceeds.
WATERTOWN. Republican candidate W. C. Allen urged a leaner state budget at a Wednesday night address. He said drought and low mood require non essential spending cuts in homes and business and questioned Democratic claims that relief funds would be cut if the administration changes. He criticized the Berry administration for failing to keep campaign promises and tied relief to President Roosevelt's pledged help.
Mrs. Louis B. Meyer returns home to Hawarden after visiting in Buren while her mother Mrs. Mary L. Terrell recovers. Mrs. J. W. Schollian spends the day in Wessington with friends. Mrs. E. W. Feige attends a North Dakota convention in Grand Forks and serves as a regional rector for the Nations League. London and Paris travel items mix with local council talks on Girl Scouting in Huron and Pierre. A newborn boy joins the Meyer family as relatives visit from Des Moines and other cities.
Miller church sets Oct 17 18 festival featuring cafeteria service all day Oct 17 at 11 30 am candy booth fancy work booth and second hand booth Father Schifling will present a play on Oct 18 and a dance follows Mrs Susan Mathews and Mrs Gene Sheridan hosted the society and served treats Weather forecasts note fair conditions and warmer nights with colder Friday for Huron and region including South Dakota Iowa.
Road reports list conditions in Sioux Falls Brookings Pierre Mitchell Huron Yankton Watertown Aberdeen and Rapid City with temperatures ranging from the mid thirties to low fifties. Precipitation is sporadic with some towns noted as none or traces while roads are described as fair good or clear in most entries.
The Hospitals admitted a list including Frank Gary Erwin and Mrs Gust Adebar at Huron for surgery and medical care. Fred Sturzenbeeker and Hitehzaet received medical attention. Dismissed: J W Davis and Huson.
The Miller Women’s Club reorganized Tuesday in the Women’s club room under President Mrs. Barnes. New officers named include President Veda Miller Secretary Claire Murphy and Treasurer Evelyn Matt. Meetings set for the second and fourth Mondays with programs focused on informative content and postmeeting socials.
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