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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1937
Page
2
Armour Stock Yards reports a steady to slightly higher hog market with top prices around 11.50 for select hogs and mixed movement on calves, sheep, and sows. Across Sioux Falls and Sioux City exchanges, cattle and hog quotes show a general undertone of steadiness with occasional gains noted in lighter weights and feeder lots.
Markets receive prices from Huron Sioux City Mitchell Sioux Falls Chicago New York and others with Hens weights over 4 pounds Leghorn and Light breeds listed. Eggs butter and poultry prices vary by market including No 1 eggs butterfat and various hen weights. Trade shows steady to firm demand with differing regional quotes across the plains and rail hubs.
Hog prices rose modestly as receipts reached about 19,000 head with hogs trading 10 to 15 cents higher. Early tops hit $12.25 and bulk sold around $12.35. Cattle trade slowed but steady with top light steers at $17.35 and most offerings around $7.75 to $11. The weekly trend showed a 25 to 15 cent decrease. Spring lambs were active and up about 13 cents with natives near $10.50 and westerns between $10.25 and $10.85. Sheep remained firm.
Chicago market report shows cattle calves and hogs with mixed results, steer trade steady and prime weights firm while stockers and feeders slip. At St Paul, cattle openings stay near steady with medium to good killers and cows softer. calves and vealers steady to weak amid broad market pressure.
Reported export purchases of US wheat total 21.5 million bushels as Chicago prices slipped late. Wheat futures selling appeared light with declines from prior closes, while Minneapolis and Kansas City purchases were cited as opposing forces.
Grain market bulletin for Huron outlines prices and quality grades for wheat, corn, and barley. Includes classification by No 1 dark northern wheat, No 1 mixed, No 2 white corn, and rye details. Provides current bid ranges and potential delivery notes for traders.
Wheat and corn price quotes shift on futures and cash trading in Minneapolis and Duluth. Reports show No. 1 heavy dark northern spring wheat ranges and various durum and red varieties with bid-ask ranges and carlot sales activity. Separate notes cover aviation and diplomatic developments as Japan’s response to Hull’s protest is noted without immediate action.
New York traders saw an early broad rally but momentum faded as sessions progressed. Copper, gold mines, steels, rails and farm implements led buying while small volume encouraged profit taking. Gold stocks rose briefly before gains faded. European hoarding and price moves impacted sentiment.
The Boy Scout political front quieted as Huron students in grades six through ten voted today. The rival Scoutelista and Square Dealers clashed at the Junior High Assembly yesterday, trading speeches and accusations. After today’s city commissioner election, officials will appoint a police chief, fire chief and department heads for Saturday. Substitutions included Billy Saxton out and James Trenerry as municipal judge, with Jack Bennee as Scoutalists chair and Lytle Christopherson secretary. Square Dealers listed George Ladd and others as commissioners and Robert Whitney as municipal judge.
Robert McCaw aged 76 died this morning at 5 o clock at his niece’s home in Colorado Avenue Southwest after a brief illness. born in Ireland in 1863 he came to the United States about 48 years ago residing at Pipestone Minnesota and later South Dakota married Margaret Spears in Mitchell in 1904. Funeral at St Martins Church at 8:30 Saturday with burial beside his wife.
Francis Tobin, 18, of Huron, died when a field rifle discharged while trying to loosen a jammed trip wire near a fence. The fatal accident occurred as he walked from Morrill School to join his sister Loretta. Survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Tobin and three sisters. brothers William and Eugene Tobin. Funeral arrangements and wake planned at Catholic Cemetery home. Tobin attended Huron High School and worked at local businesses prior to his death.
Mrs George Wesson announced The Smart Shop will open Saturday October 2 on the south side of the Newberry Building. Three women's ready to wear shopfront offering latest dresses coats accessories and corsetry. Mrs Barrows says goods will be kept up to the minute with new stock every two weeks. Decorators have spent weeks remodeling in tan and brown. Barrows is a well known Huron seller of ready to wear for 18 years.
The piece notes Commerce Secretary Ropes quietly creating an installment credit unit to track consumer debt and Merriam leading it. It also details Craven’s transfer from chief engineer to commissioner to reform the inside cleanup of the communications commission and hints at how naval messaging improved after his work.
Chinese and allied forces prepare to incorporate Guerilla units into regular armies for immediate front line duty in south central China. Japanese advances press Shanghai defenses as news confirms deeper dug in positions near Chapei and Liuhong with heavy casualties amid a prolonged five week battle for rice paddy terrain. American transport Chau Monton arrives with 500 civilians en route to Manila from Chefoo and Tsingtao. British inquiry opens into alleged sinking of Chinese fishing junks by a Japanese submarine near Hongkong, with hundreds feared dead.
Sumners told reporters while getting into his car that the people must shoulder government duty or a dictatorship will follow. He argued the current executive power concentration grew from early quick action and central authority, urging limits on power while noting the economic structure was teetering when the administration began. Robert M. Hutchins urged legal education through bar control of admission rites to shape educated lawyers.
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The Dairymen's Convention announces Governor Jensen will deliver the featured address next week. Plans include a Wednesday meeting, an afternoon program, and a banquet at the Marvin Hogkitt hotel with speakers EL A Paulson, P. Rewer, C. Kursty, and the group from Brookings. About 25 dairymen are expected to attend.
Funeral services for Mrs Join Panay of Cavour, who died Tuesday, will be held from the Catholic Church in Cavour at a time to be announced. The Rev. Father Barr will officiate. Burial will be in Cox Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Witsarty Tor Corrigan, John Hinath, Matt McGuire, Hersford Tompers, and Willian Coughlin.
Mr and Mrs Clya R Beadle and their two sons Robert and Dale expect to move early next week toward Decatur. Beadle previously managed for the Beking Company in Rapid City and will relocate from their former home as the family changes residence.
The Miran Chapter No 2 Eastern Star plans a social meeting at six thirty with supper and words. About 35 members of the O. EL Swi Minnie families are invited to attend. A Jolly Tasters Extension Club meeting is set for Friday evening hosted by Mrs August Lemke at 54 U Boatheast.
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