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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1933
Page
4
The piece argues that heavy government budget cuts clash with large bond issues aimed at restoring employment. It compares federal savings from daily expenses to new bond programs for forest relief, mortgage aid, public works, and relief, concluding debt grows only if current spending remains unchecked.
An editorial notes 22 states have adopted old age pension laws allowing indigent seniors to receive modest state incomes instead of entering workhouses. The piece argues pensions reduce costs, preserve dignity, and bar low wage labor by older job seekers, urging remaining states and Congress to follow suit.
A proposed federal law to aid small urban home owners could thaw frozen bank assets by swapping mortgages for four percent Home Owners' Loan bonds. It would help depositors and enable delinquent tax payments, easing burdens on states and cities.
William Green, head of the American Federation of Labor, presses national action to confront rising sweatshop conditions. He urges public conscience to wake to widespread low wages and deteriorating labor standards.
The speaker laments widespread wage cuts and deteriorating living standards across several industries. He argues workers struggle with reduced purchasing power and cites Mr Green as performing a public service by urging recognition of the hard conditions and their impact on labor.
Maj. Gen. Johnson Hagood warns the War Department and army structure are too heavy and could collapse at war. He urges a drastic overhaul to save about $50,000,000 annually while increasing efficiency, a proposal experts say deserves careful study by Washington officials.
The national bank holiday taught how currency and credit form working capital. A small cash amount, via credit agencies, funds a large economy and trust is essential for credit. Confidence restored, the outlook for recovery is hopeful as depositors and bankers avoid cash freezes.
A statement by HLC McKenzie president of Pallet Cleaners emphasizes commitment to community. He argues the proper time for business is to exercise teamwork and act as a unit, refusing to quit and letting others carry the load.
The Sioux City Journal echoes the Kansas City Star criticizing high tariffs from 1922 to 1931 as harmful to farmers and agriculture. It warns that tariffs choke trade, impoverish 50 million agricultural workers, and questions whether the Midwest will vote to perpetuate the tariff policy. The piece cites Shaw and Curtis, arguing readers should see the truth and reconsider their stance.
The house committee on post office and post roads eyes curtailment of postal revenue and suggests trimming political postmasters. Permanent civil service staff run the actual service with lower salaries, prompting calls for a payroll review to ease taxpayer burden without hurting efficiency.
Minneapolis Journal notes North Dakota Governor William Langer distributes federal relief funds as a disbursing agent, joking that checks should bear his image as Santa. It also congratulates Dick Halladay of the Iroquois Chief on his 46th anniversary as editor, praising his long service and influence across South Dakota and neighboring states.
Brookings report details a contest offering a registered Ayrshire heifer to the essay writer who best supports dairy farming on farms. Open to boys and girls aged 10 to 18, no club membership required. Contest sponsored by the Ayrshire Breeds association of Brandon Vermont. aims to boost 4-H dairy participation nationwide.
The International Harvester company special announces six South Dakota winners from 4H clubs in a farm record keeping contest open to all youths. Winners include Hagen Kelsey Miner County wheat enterprise, Florian Selting Faulk County corn, Harold Peterson Mead County wheat, Gerald Young Davison wheat, Richard Rebbe Lawrence wheat, and Mary Ano Zitka Bon Homme farm record.
Scoutmaster Maurice Gowdy opened Troop No. 5 meeting at 7 30 April 12. Dues and roll taken by the scribe. Patrols held separate sessions then tests were passed and games followed until 9. Taps closed the meeting.
Joseph Gross a fourth grade student from Easter township district No 5 school writes on Phoenicians. He notes their migration from Arabia over the Lebanon Mountains to cedar and cypress homes and ships and describes their dye trade using murex from a sackfish to color wool, aiding commerce.
Irene Lynch from Ross School states the class finished its exhibit started at the school year’s start. Curtains found in a book case frame the display area with sections for pan holders pins bags handkerchiefs drawings and posters.
April 1 meeting at Boetcher home reported by June Lowther. Members started sewing a quilt with a diamond path design and plan to give it away in May. County agent R A Cave enrolled neighborhood boys in a pig club. Leona Teveldsl and Luella Meyers hosted a gong and an Easter egg bust before adjournment around 5 pm.
The True Spirit leagues held its Young Citizens Teague meeting with all members present. Doris Badger arranged refreshments and entertainment with Dale Clarambeau Bertell Clarambeau Elwin Badger and Leona Timm. Ethelyn Beck noted members planted a team plan at Gluesing.
The Beadle county rural schools announce three winners who will send delegates to the state Young Citizens league convention in Pierre next month. The Valley No 1 Consolidated, Pederson, and Rand schools each may select a boy or girl who otherwise could not attend. Delegates will represent their schools at the May 1 and 2 event and report back for the Evening Huronite column.
The Sedg ywide 4-H boys and girls clubs met at Schuyler Hanson home on April 12 to receive club books and learn record keeping. The Sunshine Priority club formed by the boys and Spade and Hoe Garden club by the girls held a social after adjournment, with lunch served by the sisters. The next meeting is planned for May 13 at Harry Elfrink’s home, per Lysie Elfrink.
The Rufflers Sheep club met at A C Allen's home on April 15. Rolland Hollister reports a sheep judging contest led by H H DeLong who gave judging tips before cards were filled. A B Crossman called the meeting to order, Rolland Hollister was appointed reporter, and after adjournment a lunch was served followed by coasting and play.
Ruth Skinner of the Timm school of Custer township recalls last week’s activity creating a large heavy paper melting pot poster. Indians appear on the first step as the country’s first residents while American children descend. foreigners rise on the opposite side. The poster, displayed on the wall, is well liked.
Vivian McCoy describes her move to Valley No 1 Consolidated school arriving around the first of March She notes the Rand school in Clyde township as her previous place and praises her teacher Miss Irene Anderson She enjoys smaller class size and social studies alongside others making school life more engaging
Viola Lathrop reports Robin School students on the honor roll Evelyn Fritesche Lauren White Lorraine White and Marion White hunted Easter baskets at Hobin s farm home treated to lunch by teacher Lois McGuire. HL Hurley county superintendent visited and selected items for state fair. Students invited to Brown school for kittenball Thursday afternoon.
A fragmented crossword style list with numbered across and down clues includes entries such as Polyesnian chestnut, hints about horses feet, and a long series of definitions like pillar of stone and sea eagle. The readable portion features many missing letters and partial phrases, suggesting a word fill puzzle with multiple themes.
Scout Troop 3 reports a Monday hike to West Park with the hike beginning at 3 20. Dale Green and Dennis Brunner earned cooking tests while the patrols played Capture the Flag on two hills with Charley Reintsma’s team winning four flag captures and Woodrow Gregory’s team failing to take a flag. The group dispersed for home around 8 30.
Kellogg Virgil 4H members led by Mrs S E H Taylor met at her home to sew on a quilt to be donated April 29 at McBride School. About seven finished roughly half the quilt with lunch served by the hostess.
At a Pig club meeting at Arthur Presisine's home on Monday night the secretary read the roll call and minutes. Boward Anderson as president led discussion on forming a baseball team with every member in favor. A pie social was planned to raise funds for the team and a lunch was served.
The Cheery Cookers met Aneil 18 at Mrs. Fred Strong's home. President called the meeting. roll was taken. Minutes read. discussion of a candy sale for that night. Books posted. work assignments given. Songs sung. lunch served by Alice Van De Walle and Marie Maunders.
The Broadland troop 15 held a regular meeting at the Methodist church Monday night at eight o'clock. Scouts practiced for the rally scheduled next Friday under the Scoutmaster's guidance as noted by Haylan Olson.
The first and most famous cavalry unit in the United States, once mounted, faced a transition as mechanized forces arrived at Fort Russell in Texas. The shift marks a notable chapter in military modernization and logistics.
A health oriented column extols simple balanced eating and personal responsibility. It notes public health budgets help, but individuals should avoid undernourishing diets as illness is costly, urging inexpensive high value foods like bread and milk to protect well being and reduce pain and expense.
Twenty years ago today residents recalled a Royal hotel event as Mr. and Mrs. Albert Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Koepp hosted a large dancing party. Guests arrived from Sioux Falls and Minneapolis while others traveled to Omaha and Salem for business and visits.
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