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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1934
Page
4
City officials warn that replacing hundreds of trees will require substantial funds and years. Water remains the essential need, and authorities vow to secure a reliable supply without delay to prevent future shortages.
Time magazine reprints Morris Markey pieces on the North Dakota and South Dakota droughts from the Saturday Evening Post. The pieces spark debate as Eastern readers see a land of hardship while South Dakotans are described as courageous pioneers who persevere and have aided drought-stricken regions.
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President Roosevelt has returned to the mainland amid widespread unrest and demand for definite action. The Midwest seeks relief from drought, the Northwest calls for more relief funds, and the nation awaits a clear labor and economic policy from Washington. Citizens hope for vigorous leadership to revive recovery and set America on an upward course.
The Huron city water outlook brightens as wells east and west show large supplies of good water. The crisis is not over and full city mains access is needed, but the situation has eased. Continued effort is required to secure a dependable supply independent of the James river, preventing future shortages and costly losses of trees and shrubs.
A reader condemns Markey for a Saturday Evening Post piece detailing Northwest residents as unlettered and crude. The letter praises South Dakota culture, citing Beadle county’s orchestra as evidence of local refinement and urges Markey to learn from the region.
Sioux City Journal reports Postmaster General Farley in Salt Lake City criticizes Republican attacks on the Roosevelt administration. He notes Republicans largely refrained during early action, praising their support as allowing the president to govern. Farley warns future criticism may arise as campaigns proceed and urges continued unity for policy goals.
Baltimore historian Dr. Matthew Page Andrews uncovers a 1865 letter from General James Singleton describing a White House meeting with Lincoln after Colfax and Ashmun left. Singleton, a Virginian peace Democrat, spoke with Lincoln about negotiations with Jefferson Davis before Lincoln left for the theater.
The FCC takes over reform and regulation of tele phones, telegraph, and broadcasting with duties to study the $5,000,000,000 telephone monopoly and recommend coordinating legislation by Feb. 1. Chairman Sykes Fair and Fim leads a panel shifting from prior agencies.
Ten years ago in Huron the community recalled vacations with Dr J C Shirley and family at Lake Madigan J N Jones home hosted visitors J Bowen of Mankato joined by I W Jones on a touring trip through the Black Hills Mrs E J Phinmer and Ruth visited Jack Phinmer in Sioux Falls where he plays with Ringling Brothers band Dr R L Harris of Chicago toured Yellowstone and the Black Hills with Helen Bandy and stayed at the W Bandy home Randall Lampe visited Baraboo Wisconsin with his mother Mrs Lampe’s mother Elva Adsit returned from Sioux City Green Bay visitor Mrs GC Buchanan formerly Gladys Cobb left for Worthington Minnesota to visit relatives and friends Harry Liemlet and spouse planned a trip to Worthington to visit kin.
Farm Q and A explains sunflower silage as a forage option. Sunflowers can yield silage with dairy and beef cattle, sheep, and brood sows showing fair results. Cut when blossoms form, leaves partially shed, and may not require extra water if corn is unavailable. Wild sunflowers likely poorer but worth using in shortage. stacking green and curing in the stack is discussed.
The reader asks about cutting mature crop stalks before they become woody and drying rank growth. Guidance covers irrigation of sandy potato fields with thorough wetting then rest, and cattle feeding options with purebred Herefords, suggesting mixing cake with corn and straw to balance a daily ration for sheep or cattle.
Advice on choosing fabrics for little girl dresses stresses durable weaves easy laundering and colorfast prints. It covers cottons gingham chambray broadcloth printed lawn and challis, plus seasonal materials and design considerations for playwear and party wear. Emphasis is placed on comfort, resistance to wrinkling, and suitable choices by dress style and child size. The San Bernardino County note hints at regional geography.
Congress directs the FCC to study proposals to reserve channels for educational and nonprofit groups while broadcasting shifts toward radio and telegraph coordination. Commissioner Hampstead Gary leads the broadcasting division as space opens for new stations. nonprofit wavelength reallocations may occur.
Brookings Aug 6 Special Farmers using the Frazier Lemke act must pay $10 to file a petition at the district court yes, but the treasurer pays $25 to the conciliation commissioner for each case. If a settlement fails and an amended petition is filed to seek bankruptcy, a $30 deposit to the clerk is required plus advances to the bankruptcy referee to cover estate administration. Provisions invoke only if settlement fails before the conciliation commissioner as amended by the act.
William Spriggs, 82, farmer south of Troquois for 30 years, died July 27 at a Canova hospital after a week of treatment for heart and liver ailments. Born March 17, 1872 near Decorah, he married Charlotte Westby and lived in Spokane, then Esmond, D. He leaves widow, two sons Reuben and Leonard, a daughter, seven grandchildren, and siblings. Funeral at Esmond Methodist Church, interment in Requois cemetery.
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors, friends, and the choir for sympathy and beautiful flowers after the death of our husband and father. Special thanks to Mr. J. Hoyer for comforting words. to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Spriggs and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Legg, and Mes Spencer Sprises.
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