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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1929
Page
4
On April 20 1891 Rev Charles D Martin the first Presbyterian missionary in the state died In 1899 BFeter Shannon former chief justice of the Territorial court was accidentally killed in California
The University of Pennsylvania proposes a 325 acre Valley Forge campus housing a liberal arts college and a history school. The piece argues the site embodies national tradition and would honor Washington’s troops and the enduring spirit born at Valley Forge.
The article argues immigration policy must address the influx of Mexicans crossing the border. It cites Hoover seeking change and notes estimates of about one hundred thousand Mexican entrants annually. It warns of labor displacement, crowded living conditions, health issues, and rising crime in border and southern cities.
The piece argues that cheap Mexican labor harms native workers as farmers pressure children on land and white families send their children to school. It cites 1927 data showing 66 766 Mexicans admitted legally while another 66 000 possibly crossed illegally and notes Los Angeles Mexicans rising from 21 000 to over 200 000. It urges restrictive immigration laws amid opposition.
Governor Alfred B. Smith will write a series of reminiscences for the Saturday Evening Post detailing his personal and political life. The dispatch notes his colorful role in public life and the likely high interest of the series. Eastern Normal at Madison plans a film on South Dakota's early history featuring General Beadle, the county namesake.
The Argus Leader critiques Senator McMaster in Yankton as he campaigns for re election praising his Boulder dam vote while questioning his rural credits stance as governor. It warns farmers and state interests may oppose him, noting high tax and power issues and predicting resistance to the "Little Giant" campaign.
An eastern observer estimates Americans will spend about five billion dollars on outdoor travel this spring. Critics say the sum is excessive, but proponents note the money fuels circulation and boosts health and recuperation. The Sioux Falls Argus Leader adds South Dakota benefits from the Black Hills and Badlands attracting a large share.
The Canova Herald notes likely passage of a driver license law with possible fees. Other new laws address lights on horse drawn vehicles at night and windshield sign restrictions. The Illinois Chief mocks sunrises and comments on tail light rules defining bicycles and riders as vehicles effective July 1.
A letter to the editor quotes a tale urging a son to kiss his mother each morning to brighten her face. It recalls a mother's lifelong care from childhood scrapes to night time vigils and underscores gratitude and affection across generations.
The speaker counsels a man to value his mother as she bears growing burdens. She speaks of wrinkles bright with care and rough hands that have worked, foretelling a day when she fades from life and he will regret not recognizing her devotion while she still heals and cares.
Twenty years ago in Huron William Bunt the Dakota avenue barber expanded his shop with an enlarged room new display case over twenty five feet long a plate glass mirror set in sections and new barber chairs plus a one piece lavatory and other modern updates reflecting an improvement germ in the town’s businesses.
A rare sight drew a few locals Friday morning as two large engines arrived in the Co. & N. W. yards from the west. The engines were purchased by the Crouch sites but were not yet ready to handle the curves. Local notables W. A. Lynch and T. H. Null returned from Pierre Thursday. Co. B. Culver and W. S. Bowen also conducted business and weather station inspections respectively.
Don Medbery was seen in Sioux Falls Friday morning. G Bamharter of Oakes North Dakota visited with Mr Charles Lamps and family and left for home Friday morning.
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