This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1937
Page
4
Argentine officials question the United States plan to lease six destroyers to Brazil, arguing the move risks stirring arms races and secrecy. They note Brazil’s threats from Japan or Germany, doubt the protection offered, and warn it could disrupt growing hemispheric trust.
The United States saw the death rate fall from 17.6 to 10.9 per 100000 in 35 years, driven by early life improvements. Diphtheria and smallpox declines reflect lab and medical progress, while middle and old age diseases rise, with cancer deaths nearly doubling. Medical research now emphasizes aging diseases.
A reader contrasts life in Huron with big cities, arguing rough urban crime is scarce and child safety is high. The piece laments cold winters, dust, and grasshoppers but favors suburban safety, noting how fear of crime shapes parenting and housing, while suggesting fewer parks and more apartment living could ease costs and chores.
The Republican National Committee treasurer C. B. Goodspeed proposes turning the party into a dues paying club with sustaining members. He argues regular contributions could replace large donor funding, challenging the traditional reliance on big gifts.
The proposal to lease six destroyers to Brazil jeopardizes trust built with South American nations, including at the Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Peace attended by Roosevelt. Argentines express frank disturbance over the decision.
Daily selections from an American newspapers tarpent filed in South Dakota. Files open during office hours for Evening Huronite readers for reference, study, or merchandising info. Located in the News Room on the second floor of the Fiveaux Hurontte Building.
LA Times reports Donald W. Douglas reveals sabotage of Army bombers at Santa Monica plant. Deliberate in-flight threats endanger crew, with rags found in gas lines and union agitators blamed for terror tactics. Prosecution urged to curb violence tied to labor actions.
Baltimore Sun discusses the push to install an electrical sound transmission system in a new girls Eastern High School building. The piece questions teachers' acceptance of being overheard by principals and visiting supervisors and predicts television screens will follow, allowing central monitoring of all rooms.
A 19 year old, pushed by his father to succeed, left home for the West then returned from Utah after revealing his plans. The piece contrasts past optimism with today’s tougher, more competitive world. It argues youths need stronger preparation before venturing out and notes East and West alike offer abundant opportunities amid rising competition.
Washington reports claim Senator La Follette maneuvered to defend the confirmation of Senator Black for the Supreme Court. The tale suggests Black’s wage and hours fight affected his Birmingham-leaning constituency and that La Follette sought to keep Black on the bench as a stable liberal factor amid conservative pressure.
Congress faces taunts over adjournment as critics push to reveal corporate vacation policies. Notable employers vary from two weeks after five years at some firms to DuPont and Bethlehem Steel scales, while the post office funding and a World’s Fair contribution are cited as large public spending items.
Farmers and allies condemn a 375 page Treasury disclosure showing relief allocations totaling 1.13 billion dollars to New York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, about a quarter of the national six billion total. New York alone received 400 million for WPA programs. controversy follows House Appropriations warnings of further 20 million expenditures for tenants and Mariners.
An entry describes a hectic day as men scramble to find a veterinarian for vaccinating cattle and hogs against anthrax and sleeping sickness for horses. Tension rises with missed appointments, a nervous Jim, and the worry that diseases close in. A cautious dog is tied, plans for waxed cup cake containers are noted, and hay threshing amid near dry conditions is mentioned before a sunset with hopeful cloud patterns.
Twenty years ago in Washington D C and Huron a grain control board to supervise wheat distribution and flour manufacture will be announced. A warning to curb automobile use to save gasoline for the war effort is issued by Director Manning of the bureau of mines. Red Cross appeals for 1 500 000 garment sets including sweaters mufflers wristlets and sacks are sent from Washington for Europe. Troop G promotions list indicates several privates and corporals elevated in rank, with corporals Wilson Urquhart Gascoigne Neistadt Kent Holbrook Bolton Kerkow promoted to sergeant and others reassigned or advanced.
Paul Harrison reports from Hollywood on a massive urban fire scene for a Fox Chicago production with flames leaping from waterfront fronts and refugees in Lake Michigan. Director Henry King insists on long takes, while a $0.00 submarine build for Warner Brothers advances, a cautious Navy reluctant to permit real undersea work.
Four men Jack Longstaff Vernon Clark Walter Erickson and John W Baker privates have made applications for a tryout with a regimental band being formed. Other named individuals Grove John Lindsey Leo McNerhey Ross Watson Melvin Wood TA Wyland and Trout M York are mentioned in relation to the write up.
Philadelphia August report describes W T McCallum water tender second class as hero of a torpedo line rupture aboard the destroyer Cassia. He died from burns after entering a steam filled fire room to shut a valve, aided by a blanket wrapped head covering. Seven others injured include six Philadelphia civilians and two others from Cardyn New Jersey and Camden New Jersey. A naval board investigates the burst steam line as the Cassia had been in drydock for days.
CRICAGO AUG 19 UP Meat consumers face drought driven costs while wholesale pork prices slide modestly. Analysts expect potential relief later this year if slaughterhouse receipts rise and grain crops yield more feed. Strong entities include market observers and government specialists forecasting supply effects on retail cuts.
United Commercial Travelers announce an August gathering Saturday night at 7 30 in the Knights of Pythias clubrooms. The session combines business and social activities.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.