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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1929
Page
7
Two prairie fires south of Mitchell sparked within an hour. A straw pile left smoldering fed flames driven by high winds, one mile south and west of town. Freemen and farmers doused the fires with sacks and wet blankets while a second blaze near Dakota Wesleyan University caused a smoke pall over the city until extinguished.
Democratic Representative Whitmell P. Martin of Louisiana died at Garfield hospital after an operation. He had begun his eighth term in the House and served on the Ways and Means Committee and in tariff revision debates, notably on the sugar levy. His home was Thibodaux, near New Orleans.
A fragmented weather report notes record highs and lows from a year ago, with monthly and yearly precipitation totals. It lists sunrise and sunset times and urges unsettled conditions tonight through Sunday with possible snow or rain. Forecasts cover South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota with cooler temperatures and chances of snow or showers.
Weather notes for cities across South Dakota show varied temperatures and light precipitation. Sioux Falls reaches 46 with no precip, Watertown 38, Mitchell 38, Huron 38, Aberdeen 38, Brookings 48, Pierre 34, Reevid City 28, and Yankton reported 41 with light precip. Roads are described as good or fair with clear conditions in most reports.
Farmers report strong hog and sheep interests with rising demand for portable hog houses. Lambing begins as twin lambs are noted. barns rise, and several farmers plan 235 acre small grain sowings with corn. Wheat oats barley and spelts favored. sod breaking spreads across Floyd and Hand counties as crops look better than in years.
Kingsbury and Spink county farmers report exceptionally moist soils after heavy winter snows. Alfalfa and sweet clover plantings rise while more tractors enter farms. Wheat oats and barley dominate crops. flax and corn acreage expected to grow. Labor scarce but optimism high as spring work begins across DeSmet and Potter County regions.
In Sully County Iowa farmers began field work with some discing and seeding. County Agent Steve Jones reports most land seeded and in excellent condition, indicating a slight decrease in wheat acreage overall.
Potter county farmers report the best crop prospects in years despite a delayed start from snow. Soil moisture is high and fields ready as many plan to sow grain next week. Sloughs and lakes hold water, boosting a wild hay crop and promising increased alfalfa and sweet clover acreage in the Redfield area.
Forecasts indicate higher oat and corn planting next year while wheat acreage decreases. The crop yield is expected to stay near last year with modest gains for calves and lambs. A large rise in baby chicks is anticipated, according to Mr Jones.
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