No More Canals for Us
In Foreign Affairs John F. Stevens contests a Nicaragua canal, arguing Panama’s capacity won’t be reached for 75 years and present transit surges were war driven. He warns against duplicating canals for power, notes railroads gain from water routes, and urges higher canal tolls to let railroads recoup losses.
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Foreign Affairs
John F. Stevens
Nicaragua
Stevens
Panama Canal
United States
Panama
Census projections for Huron growth spark optimism
The article urges residents to cooperate with census enumerators for an accurate count. It traces population milestones from 1910 through 1925, noting growth from 5,791 to 10,204 and suggesting the city may near 13,000 based on school census signals and Evening Huronite circulation.
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Huron
Notions Moments Ti Akways Remember in L Croix and New Orleans
A collage of memories and riffs from a long past era. The narrator recalls moments from Strangle Interludes and stage bits, a 22 pound lake trout in L Croix, listening to an aide describe Yo La France, and wild images of gunfire and colored pianos. He narrates life events from marooned years in Huron to first trials, first car, and sunrise flights over Texas fog.
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L. Croix
Oscar
Tom Null
Jack Frost
Jack
Huron
Texas
Dallas Fair Stounds
Aunt Maude
Colorado
San Bardu
New Orleans
City counts Morningside area in population total
The Evening Huronite notes Watertown and Mitchell papers discuss that Morningside addition is not within city limits, hindering exact population counts. Officials expect the figure to approach about 18,000, a point of interest for cities facing similar boundary questions.
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Huron
Watertown
Mitchell
Morningside Addition
James Talks At Sioux Falls High
Herman G. James president of the University of South Dakota spoke at Washington high school on the value of college education. He argued that intelligent ambitious students should attend college to benefit society, while the unambitious should not be encouraged to go. He noted the rise of state universities and urged access to higher education for those willing and able to profit.
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Sioux Falls
Herman G. James
Univers
South Dakota
Washington High School
James Sid
College of University Education
James
Commonwealth
Complacency in Huron Election Sparks Public Debate
The town of Huron faces its April 15 mayoral election amid concerns of voter complacency. Citizens should engage fully and evaluate three capable candidates. The race is marked by a dignified, issue-free contest with mutual respect and even cross-advertising by one candidate.
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Huron
Libel suit vs Tribune questions frank political discussion
A Sioux City mayoral candidate sues the Tribune for libel amid debate on how newspapers should discuss candidates. Experts note courts rarely penalize frank, public discourse about office seekers, provided malice is not proven and corrections are made where needed.
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Sioux City
Tribune
Value of Swat Babe Ruth Pay Sparks Debate
The article argues Babe Ruth’s high pay reflects box office value. It notes Ruth’s earnings totaling $538,040 plus over $40,000 in World Series shares, and a new $84,000 yearly contract for two seasons. It questions income inequality and parallels broader social questions about wealth, power, and fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SWAT
Omaha World-Herald
Babe Ruth
Babse Orioles
Colonel Ruppert
United States
Bebo
Aetin
Ruth
Ford
Buick
Interstate bus regulation and South Dakota politics
The Interstate Commerce Commission likely gains regulation of interstate bus lines as the Parker Bill advances in Congress. The piece notes limits to state authority, guarantees like insurance, and safeguards against intrastate interference, while urging constructive policy. It also critiques South Dakota politics and urges optimism and investment.
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Sam
Minnesagens Journal
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Senate
Interstate Commission
Wisconsin 4-H Leader Elsie Onsrud Shines in Dairy and Sewing
Elsie Onsrud of Dane county Wisconsin leads a 4-H group while raising three purebred Guernsey calves that yielded over 200 dollars in profit. She placed in county and state fairs, studies home economics at the Wisconsin College of Agriculture, and funds part of her college expenses with 4-H earnings.
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Elsie Onsrud
Dane County
Wisconsin
The
Dairy Tribune Magazine
Elsie
Wisconsin, College of Agriculture
Steighton
Wis
Dane County Fair
Brwaptechvie Guernsey
Bos
Thei Worl
Wil
Springs Kiwanis Contest For Rural Youths Announced
E E Ausman announces annual Kiwanis sponsored contests in Wessington Springs for rural youths. Boys 12 to 16 may enter a potato growing contest with 50 bushels of certified seed provided to 50 entrants. Each participant receives one bushel and will tend crops for prize awards. Thirty rural boys will receive 20 baby chicks each and compete for prizes once chicks mature. Other agricultural committee members are J L Sedgwick Clyde Price and George H Kiel.
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J. L. Sedgwick
Clyde Price
George H. Kiel
Potter County Dairy 4 H Clubs Elect Leaders
Potter County 4 H clubs convened at Gettysburg to reorganize with Herbert Wirtt elected president of the Third Year Maven Dairy Calf club and Hilda Schmidt named vice president. Lucille Landers serves as secretary as Alois Herricks wins trip account and helps plan visits. Haven Dairy Calf club second year elects Angeline Frost president and Leonard Frost secretary. County agents Thompson and Mateer spoke on dairy topics and demonstrations while Paul Hack urged up to date records.
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Potter County
Herbert Wirtt
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Gettysburg
Hilda Schmidt
Lucille Landers
Alois Herricks
Brookings
Nick Wirtz
Louis I. Thompson
Haven
Angeline Frost
Marie Frost
Leonard Frost
HA. Mateer
Walworth County
Paul Hack
Clyde Progressives Plan Meeting April 11
Clyde Progressive Sewing club met at Mrs E H Stevens on March 28. First year girls made 4H sewing bags while second year girls cut out smocks. Lunch ended the session. The next meeting is set for April 11 at Otto Meyer’s home, per Mildred Rex, club reporter.
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Clyde Progressives Plan
Clyde Progressive Sewing Club
E. H. Stevens
Otto.Meyer
Mildred Rex
Orin Oviatt Speaks At Clyde 4 H Club Meeting
The Clyde Cream Crusaders met at the D W Fuller home with all members present on March 28. Plans were made to write to Walter Brandenburg, a California 4 H club boy recovering from a spine injury, and to contribute to the but ter campaign fund in Yankton. Orin Oviatt spoke on Proper Food Rations for Milking Cows, followed by games and lunch hosted by Mrs. Fuller.
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Orin Oviatt
Clyde Cream Crusaders
D. W. Fuller
Walter Brandenburg
California
Yankton
Fuller
Ruth 3 Feller
Miner Champs To Enter 4 H Races Again This Year
Miner county 4 H club members and sf South Dakota club boys and girls will enter races for good records this year. Thirty boys enrolled in the baby park project in Miner county, per county Agent S W Jones. Lawrence Feldhans of Howard, winner of county and state championships in 1929, returns. Terman Hauge of Howard, exhibitor of the second prize pen of three baby pigs at the State fair, is back. Chester Erland, third prize individual baby pork exhibitor at the fair, also entered.
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Miner County
Sf South Dakota Club
S. W. Jones
Lawrence Feldhans
Howard
Terman Hauge
Chester Erland
Janes
Deland High School Orchestra Program Feature
Deland high school presents a Wednesday evening program in the school auditorium featuring the music department. The program includes March Overture, Irene Clarinet solo, Foster Schulz Clarinet solo, Catherine Bacroyd Cooper cornets, Elmer Glanzer violin, and various solos by beginners orchestra including saxophone and piano pieces.
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Deland High School
Mc. Smith
Irene
Foster Schulz
Fimon
Huron School Nurse Addresses Iroquois High School
Huron nurse Mrs Hervida Domis addressed Iroquois high school students this morning on nursing as a profession. She outlined required education, entry standards for girls, and potential career prospects in nursing, contrasting it with banking as a profession discussed by Mr Skarloken last Friday. He spoke on finances, working conditions, future outlook, and education opportunities in banking, noting character and discipline as key traits for bankers.
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Huron
Hervida Domis
Iroquois High School
Skarloken
Costumes Discussed By Gay Juniors 4-H Sewing Club
The Gay Junior Girls 4-H Sewing club met at E. H. Stevens home Saturday afternoon to discuss suitable costumes for different types. Instruction covered darning and outline stitch for sewing bags, presented by Mrs. Goranson and Mrs. Staley. Lunch was served to members, two visitors, and Mrs. Stevens. Next meeting set for April 11 at Otto Meyer home.
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E. H. Stevens
Steen
Ieaders
Sirs. Goranson
Staley
Wemshers
Stevens
Doland Grade Operetta Netted Sixty Dollars
Doland grade pupils presented the two act operetta Whats the Matter with Sally Thursday evening under Miss LaCrate and Miss Peterson. About seventy boys and girls participated before a large audience. Sally was played by Mary Jane School. Alice Hubin and Miss Jeffries sang solos. The choruses Song of the Suds and Paper Doll Town were highlights.
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Doland
Marie Brown Wins In De Smet District Declama
Marie Brown of Iroquois placed first in the dramatic sector of the De Smet first district declamatory contest held Friday March 28. The event drew competitors from Ar Hancock Aurora Bancroft Brookings De Smet Elkton Troquois Oldham Lake Preston and White. Brown read The Model's Last Paso and earned a gold medal and a berth to the regional in Brookings today. Sime Cameron took third in the humorous division with The Glorious Fourth. Judges were Mrs Karl Mundt Professor Skax and Principal Seemster of Easter High School.
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Marie Brown
Iroquois
Firge
de Smet
Hnatgn
Aurora
Bancroft
Brookings
Elkton
Troquois
Oldham
Lake Preston
White
Miss Brown
Marie
Ailso
Sime Cameron
Karl Mundt
Skax
Princip] Seemster
Easter High School
Eastern State Normal
Madison
S. D
20 Years Ago Today In Huron
Huron brief notes report Bert Eberhart returned from Pittsburgh with Mrs. Eberhart expected to join him in a few days from Nebraska. Lafe Whitney plans to Belle Fourche with Mr. Giese, a possible interest in irrigated lands. Brooker the Angora cat reached Los Angeles eight days after shipment. John Kimmel and family moved to Underwood to take up a claim and build a home. Dr. Van Dalstm announces the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. A. Haxton at 5:00 AM. Mrs. L. T. Bedine visits Hawarden. N. BR. Hansen returns from Minneapolis on business. Carl Mouser returns from Minneapolis after a city visit. Willis Davis returns from the Fair City Athletic Association dance.
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Bert Eberhart
Everting
Pittsburgh
Mrs. Eberhart
A. Haxton
L. T. Bedine
Hawarden
N. BR. Hansen
Minneapelia
Carl Mouser
Minneapolis
Willis Davis
Hitchcock
Arene
Fair City Athletic Association
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Lusk-Mitchele Newspapers
Ine
Ripley
Nan
Af Indusauyt
World
Plarnt
Hent
Best Street
Town
Treasury Department
Midge
Lery
Central South Dakota
Hazel Christoffersen
Sioux Falls High
Argur
ASL
Miner Champs
Brown
Ulinois
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