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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1929
Page
4
South Dakota fire marshal D C Lewis warns against careless outdoor fires as prairie fire season begins. He cites code sections on fire breaks and penalties, urging 50 foot breaks, wide enough to contain flames, and advance neighbor notification. He emphasizes no fires in strong winds and calls for full enforcement and use of manpower.
The report notes that avoiding wildfires will protect thousands of dollars in property and channel resources to productive uses, underscoring the value of fire prevention efforts for prairie lands.
On 1814 General John Bis Smith Fedd a trader and congress member born in lucky. cousin of Mrs Abrapawn Lincoln. In 1875 the Gordon party was evicted from the Black Mills by soldiers under Captain Mix.
A look at Huron high school and Huron college shows strong athletic teams alongside vigorous forensic programs. Debaters have won state championships recently, with college debaters entering more than twenty debates this year. Host events include a three day convention with teams from ten colleges. Friday a high school student competes in divisional declamatory contests at Pierre.
Secretary Hyde testifies before a congressional committee on agriculture praising tariff reform and inland waterways to ease costs. He supports adjusting tariff schedules under tariff commission guidance, aiming to extend protection across industries and reduce transportation costs via waterways. His remarks stress tariff changes and the Missouri and Russia trade routes as sources of relief.
President Hoover outlines plans including a federal farm board with broad powers to address unknown future agricultural problems. Secretary Hyde emphasizes creating an agency to absorb diverse issues across commodities, origins, markets, and distribution, ensuring real assistance. Hoover seeks results, not dictation, signaling decisive action to aid agriculture while facing opposition from certain professional allies.
Yale plans a Saturday opening for its new co operative creamery, drawing strong backing from residents and The Huronite. The project aims to boost butterfat production and reflects rising community pride after a recent Commercial club formation and broad local business and farmer participation. The Brookings Register notes Minnesota legislature should tax billboards, predicting wide newspaper support.
Critics warn that a subscription plan that picks books for readers risks forcing mass readership and suppressing diverse titles. Proponents argue it broadens access, while supporters admit many people rely on the committee to guide taste.
The Cosmopolitan club of Sioux Falls announces an annual Clean Up and Paint Up week in late April. The effort aims to stimulate interest and organize volunteers to tidy yards streets and alleys, repair fences and repaint buildings to keep Sioux Falls neat and attractive. Residents are urged to start now, as improved curb appeal raises property values and reflects local pride.
In a periodical advisory, Mr. Lewis urges care with cigarettes and pipes to prevent fires on farms and along roads. He stresses ensuring spark arresters on tractors and engines and praises railroad efforts to redesign and equip engines to cut prairie fire risks. He warns against disregarding safety gear and stresses discipline for violators.
The Rev Hugh Fox Miller was in the city on Wednesday visiting with Dean Desmond. Mr and Mrs W A Turner returned from a two trip to the Pacific coast Monday night. Mr J M Chambers will leave Wednesday night for Pierre and Mic hand on a business trip. He will be back Saturday. C H Bell made a business trip in Blunt Wednesday. Mrs A J Bick left Tuesday evening for Los Angeles Cal where she will remain for the summer.
Roadmaster J and Burke left Wednesday for Oakes New York. A premium concert in the Congregational church features Dubois sacred cantata The Seven Last Words of Christ with soloists Mrs Lilian Ringsdorff Miss Ethel Eckles Rev F W Long Eric Hager and Frank F H Coles. Organist Alfred C Smith and pianist Mrs T J Wood also perform. Mrs Churchill went to Aberdeen for the day on state fair business. George W Wright went to Iowa on business. Don leader of the vel sayrned from Miller Tuesday.
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