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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1932
Page
4
A relic of the 1860s, an old English law is proposed for reviving to empower the public against racketeers kidnappers and gangsters. Critics warn of potential abuse, while supporters say it could pressure criminals and restore order.
A fragmented page shows questions about the Lord's commandments and their inscriptions on stone tablets. It lists numbers and clues across horizontal and vertical directions, referencing terms like "Thou shalt not" and various biblical and unrelated entries.
Girl Scouts of Rockford report a new high in cookie sales with six thousand five hundred dozen sold and six thousand five hundred ten dozen delivered in one weekend. The annual sale funds local Girl Scout work. ingredients listed include sugar honey eggs and pecans.
An editorial condemns a Western Kansas lynching of a child and argues Kansas laws lacking capital punishment hinder justice. It notes public anger, considers deterrence, and urges legal reform to address deadly crimes while condemning vigilante violence.
The American proposal by Ambassador Hugh Gibson at Geneva urges banning heavy offensive weapons to deter aggression. It argues prohibiting machine guns automatic rifles tanks and poison gas would restore infantry superiority and balance warfare, noting the rise of firepower in recent centuries.
A historical note describes outlawry under English law where a proclaimed criminal stood outside legal protection and could be killed without penalty. It notes some American states adopting similar provisions, including North Carolina.
After drought and lean years, officials urge Central South Dakotans to cultivate every farm plot and even back yards to raise crops and livestock. Increasing garden production is framed as essential to creating wealth, cutting grocery costs, and restoring normalcy and finances. Seeds are sold locally and renting land is encouraged if needed.
Alfred E. Smith in a Jefferson Day address urged concise and intelligible platforms. He argued voters rarely read full platforms and a brief document readable in minutes would improve political machinery, hoping both parties adopt the change.
Watertown residents report rabbit damage to young Chinese elms in winter with trunks girdled or chewed. Extension expert A. L. Ford from State College advises these trees will regrow from stubs or root shoots, recommends selecting strongest shoots and pruning, and warns against digging up trees as root growth consolidates progress.
The Chicago and North Western Railway will award 20 free trips to South and North Dakota 4 H club members to the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago this fall. A total of 150 trips will be given across nine states, based on county contests in baby beef raising or home economies.
The piece notes that Van Sweringen group investments drop from over 52 million to under 6 million in present value while Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio holdings also shrink, suggesting merger profitability is uncertain. It then argues for consolidating state schools to cut costs as teacher demand shifts and school expenses have been trimmed.
South American student Flias Chegwin from Huron College spoke at Clyde No. 2 Tuesday afternoon, sharing insights on Colombia and other South American nations. He described Amazonian forests and the unusual cocoanut tree planting method, brought by Miss Esther Christianson, the student teacher.
The Willing Workers Y C G of the Rand School in Beadle County pledge to uphold school ideals. Members vow to practice good manners, politeness, cleanliness, unselfishness, fair play, good grammar, aid new pupils, prepare lessons, and obey school laws.
A third grade student Joseph Gross from Foster township District No 5 writes a poem titled Robin Is Here Again. The verse describes a robin arriving from the southland wearing a brown coat and red vest and encourages cheer for spring.
The circular urges groups to stay together on hikes and follow signs, bans rides, and requires written parental permission for outings. It emphasizes site permissions, adult supervision, fire safety, simple outdoor meals, and proper dress with lightweight underclothes and comfortable footwear.
Dairy cattle judging led a Beadle Butter Boosters 4 H club meeting at Roy Fuller home with R A Cave county agent in charge. Ren dall Fuller scored highest while John Greenan taught milk sheet methods and records. Next meeting set for May 18 at Harry Landrigan home.
Wayland Girl Reserve members organized a Mother Father party at Doris Olson and Florence Olson home on April 20. Genevieve Carlson, club reporter, notes spring conference reports from Huron. Gladine Lilly elected president with Viola Paulsen as vice president. Carnations prepared for Sunday school Mother’s Day use. lunch served by hostesses.
Goldie Medigar from Dearborn township presents the pasque flower as Michigan's state flower. She notes its French origin linked to Easter and describes other common flowers in the state such as dandelions daisies violets and honeysuckles.
In a heated debate last evening the Huron college team Bliss, Sheldon, and Hunt won unanimous judge approval, defeating South Dakota State college. Fire damaged the A Johnson home at Beach and Fourth, chimney sparked, damage substantial but not total. Ballard Huge Sprague born to Dr and Mrs B H Sprague this morning amid friend congratulations. Jewell James returns soon from Los Angeles to resume work. John Cook and family visit Yankton. Clark and Tredway ship horses to Prince Albert Canada. Mabel Oliver returns from Madison after visiting relatives. T J Curry returns from Missouri Valley Iowa after a brief trip.
Agricultural guidance by Sara L. DeWing on using manure and commercial fertilizers for gardens. It covers when to use manure, benefits of commercial blends, soil humus, and fall green manures. Also details soil preparation steps, deep plowing, disking, harrowing, and final finish with a seedbed aid.
The article lists crop groupings by hardiness and frost risk. It outlines two early groups and a third frost tender group, with planting delays to after the last frost. It notes crops like lettuce kale turnips radishes dill beets carrots celery peas and others for early sowing, and warns frost danger runs from mid to late May.
About 400000 Arbor Day stamps were mailed in Nebraskas Arbor Day observance at a local post office. Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day in the state, and the event marked the 10th anniversary with extra staff processing special stamps for the occasion.
The notice announces the start of daylight saving time in the United States and Europe, with clocks advanced one hour at 2 a.m. tomorrow for about 142 million people in the U.S. and Europe. Canada follows on May 1, other countries adjusting in early April and Britain extending into May, with Brazil and Chile already on standard time.
April 22 report notes France may revise import quotas to protect business interests and reduce friction with the United States in international trade. The study aims to ensure business entitlement and clarity in quota discussions.
The report indicates Magnus Johnson plans to file for a political nomination in late June as he nears the end of his term. Johnson, a U S figure since 1923, faces a crowded field and continued focus on public service amid retirement considerations.
Federal Reserve Board report shows bank suspensions for March totaled 65, down from February and January, with deposits of banks that opened in March appearing to recover versus those that suspended earlier in the year.
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