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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1934
Page
4
Former South Dakota Agriculture Secretary Layson G. Trath suggests the federal government build artificial lakes to accompany a massive tree belt across the Midwest. He notes drought and pests waste plantings but argues lakes and watered ditches could irrigate and protect the belt, altering climate and boosting tree growth.
Puzzle clues vary widely with scattered terms such as desert spots, fish shapes, and musical hints. It presents a word puzzle featuring synonyms and cross references to celebrities and items, implying a celebrity-name solution and a mixed list of definitions.
The piece notes President Roosevelt urged citizens to judge the New Deal via a self survey. Early NEA service results show mostly negative replies to six questions about living conditions and rights. Analysts say wording muddled the result and South Dakota remains cautious amid drought and federal aid.
South Dakota officials acknowledge the need for large federal grants to feed thousands as drought lingers and fear for near term prospects. They contrast aid received by Iowa with their own limited wheat payments and corn loan funds, urging clearer guidance from relief authorities while asserting faith in a recovery.
The article argues that Dollfuss defended Austrian independence against Hitler and Nazi pressure, with his assassination strengthening Austrian fascism and impacting European policy. It notes Vienna as a European nerve center, warns of wider risks if Austria shifts toward Nazism, and calls for renewed commitment to international peace plans.
Fragmentary note remarks progress toward greatness takes longer than a year to develop a signature style.
The article discusses federally aided colonies and a proposed two tier economy under FERA with a competitive group and a noncompetitive cooperative group. It notes limited funding, potential shifts in jobs, and possible federal coordination of self help farming and factory projects. It also mentions Republican nominating talk and AAA concerns about drought driven by policy.
Ten years ago in Huron a flurry of travel and visits unfolds. Mrs Ward heads to Redfield to visit the Sturdewart home while Miss Belt and her mother plan a Yellowstone trip with Pennsylvania cousins. Dwight Pasek arrives from Jerseyville with relatives following. James Challacombe and family travel by auto, Eugene Rothie returns to Kansas City after a ten day visit. A Congregational church reception for Dr and Mrs Thrall precedes their move to Brentford South Dakota. Rotary Club notes feature two solos by Helen Buchanan and Tessie Burroughs with piano accompaniment.
Mary A. Covert offers free leaflets on homemade household supplies and cost saving methods. Topics include home soap making, wax and polish recipes, rug care, wood finish repairs, cleaning, and storage tips. Request titles by sending a pastel card.
Redfield reports the death of 16 year old Neva Nora Marzaba daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Marzaba of Crandon Settlement due to heart leakage at Mitchell Hospital. Born August 15 1918 at Hitchcock funeral services were held Thursday.
Agricultural extension service answers reader questions on feeding thistles with molasses, corn varieties for high and low land, centrifugal pump power, and cutting Russian thistles for day. Includes a local social note about Mrs Ravenscroft birthday party and stain removal tips.
Aug 2 special report from the Farm Economic Review notes buying power of South Dakota farm products for 1934-35 at 77 index versus 100 prewar. Wheat and corn outlooks show fluctuations, with U.S. crop at 484 million bushels and South Dakota at a record low. hogs and cattle supplies large, lamb crop up, butter prices likely higher, yet overall economic activity remains sluggish.
Lake Preston Aug. 2 A special report notes the annual Methodist Sunday school picnic at the tourist park Wednesday afternoon. Activities included kittenball competitive contests and aquatic sports followed by a picnic supper in the evening with a large crowd in attendance.
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