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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1931
Page
4
Casper Nohner of the Hamlin County Herald-Enterprise questions the need for a special legislative session. He urges caution, cites cost and risk of emergency laws, and prefers exhausting other options before congressing lawmakers. He notes Secretary Hyde visit reassures and signals federal guidance forthcoming.
The Minneapolis police traffic head states every city automobile fatality this year stems from speed or regulation violations. He urges strict enforcement and obedience to all traffic rules, noting stopping before arterial streets enhances safety and that defying ordinances endangers others.
Delaware Agricultural Experimental stations report wheat worth 92 cents a bushel as hog feed after 103 days with 40 hogs in four groups. One group on whole wheat and tankage gained 4 pounds daily, needing 464 pounds feed for 160 pounds pork. another on corn and tankage gained 1.04 pounds daily, needing 427 pounds feed for 100 pounds pork. Differences in gain were small, but whole wheat proved economical given lower cost versus corn.
A report shows 7.6 bushels of wheat worth 3.20 yielding 100 pounds of pork worth 8 after tankaje costs, leaving a 3.18 net profit for marketing wheat via hogs. The finding underpins calls for the Federal Farm Board to release its 200 million bushels of wheat to livestock areas facing shortages.
The article recounts Regent W S Dolan defending newspapers in the Aberdeen normal situation, clarifying that the board did not blame press coverage for the troubles. It notes editor Fred W Wright filling in for Kingsbury editors and appears to tease a rumor about J F Dick Halladay’s whereabouts, with broader calls for community aid to curb robberies and support distressed parts of South Dakota.
Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania urges a national unemployment relief program with financial aid for the out of work during the coming winter. He supports government action alongside private charity, while the administration tidily coordinates local and national relief efforts and prepares a broader Hoover initiative.
Providence county Rhode Island 4-H club member Wilson Salisbury recalls starting at age 15 in poultry work and 4-H. He details regional camps at Camp Vail Springfield Mass and Washington DC, sharing how injuries and setbacks shaped a persistent return to club work and leadership roles. He notes Rhode Island’s national camp delegates, district older-boy and girl groups the County Peppers, and the Counselor Chapter of All Stars plus housing about 300 birds for layers.
County and district achievement days this month determine exhibits for the state fair to be held September 4 6. Limitations cap baby beeves and dairy calves at 150 each while several other exhibits are planned including breeding hogs pork sheep poultry corn potatoes garden clothing foods canning and room improvement. All must be approved by county or district agents and entry blanks with summary cards sent to the state club leader by September.
A Potter County boy joins the Progressive Poultry club organized by the Progressive Maids Clothing club. He recalls joining at age ten, enjoying club work led by Mrs. Amanda Hallet, becoming the sole male member, and herding 19 chickens. The group caponizes roosters, plans to fatten and sell capons, and use the proceeds to attend the junior short course in Brookings in December.
A group of Girl Scouts and staff from Camp Mary White Roswell New Mexico became the first white visitors to Baker Pin at Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico led by archaeologist Carl Livingston. The trip covered 178 miles by pack horses and dhuck wagons to explore caves including Too Dark Canyon and Cave of the Bloody Hands under Miss Mary White guidance. The voyage marked by overnight pack trips among Eastern Girl Scouts in Shenandoah trails and Roswell organizers.
The Wessington Hills 4 H club of Hand county met August 18 at Mrs Mable Crossmans home for an all day session. Five members and three visitors attended. Miss Sara L Dewing coached the demonstration team in cottage cheese and its uses in the diet. Virginia Zarse and Doris Moeller demonstrated. A pot luck lunch was served. Plans were set for a county achievement day next week. The group sang songs and played games. Three members who attended a Brookings short course last year taught the others. The next meeting will be August 21 at Mrs Crossmans home.
Dairy teams will be selected at the State Fair for national entry. Competitors include a dairy cattle demonstration team dairy foods demonstration team dairy judging team poultry demonstration team and a dairy production champion. Winners proceed to the National Dairy Exposition in El Paso Ma October 10 18.
The Happy Helpers 4-H club held a recent meeting at Fred Strong's home with Korea Gooding as reporter. Seven members answered roll call and the president presided over business. Plans for a junior fall fair in Huron on August 17 were discussed, next meeting set for September 2 at Halph Mead's home, refreshments provided by Bernice and Betty Strong.
Fedora women showcased clothing exhibits at a Monday meeting held at the home of Miss Ella Lewis. Sy de Deche of Fedora attended the event and read a short note about the lemon.
A mosaic of crossword style clues includes terms on royalty horizontal and verticals. Entries span animals, places, crafts, and artefacts with diverse hints and translational twists typical of a historic puzzle page.
The column lists residents and visitors in Huron twenty years ago. Alwin Goethel and Mrs Goethel visited relatives in the city from Cavour. J A Cleaver and C J Moore headed to Sioux Falls and along. Miss Lucy Kent and Miss Anda Foldess planned visits to Minnesota. Mrs Harold Cornish also in Minnesota. Attorney A G Gardner left for Howard on legal matters. Frances Smith returned from a east coast vacation. Fred Drake visited family before returning to Iroquois. Lola Newell arrived from Minneapolis for a week with Grace Gibbs. Mrs W A Roberts returned from Mitchell with two sons. A group of Misses camped at Ward's Grove. Father Desmond left for a play in Salem. Jess Burns departed for Rapid City on business.
Best Ever 4 H Sewing club of Beadle county led by Mrs W H Stabley met Monday August 17 at Valcs Clemmons home. After business a garment demonstration was shown and some outfits by members were displayed. Refreshments were served by special guests Mrs Staf ford Mr Wetrich and Mrs Aldridge per Myron Foster club reporter.
The Progressive Maids 431 club of Potter county met August 11 under Mrs Amanda Hal Jet to prepare dresses for modeling at the county meet in Gettysburg on August 18. Demonstration teams will compete for county honors and plans for a club picnic on August 25 at Williams Grove were discussed with Helen Goudie reporting.
Genoa Italy residents watch a demonstration of a new labor saving fishing gadget. Waltons seaport officials and fishermen’s clubs attended as the device rings a bell hoists a lamp and jerks the line when a fish bites. Photographs and a radio transmission from Australia to England accompanied the report.
Washington Chicago vies for both republican and democratic national conventions in 1931. The piece tallies past venues, noting 44 total conventions across 12 cities with St Louis, Cincinnati, Philadelphia and New York among frequent hosts. It highlights key nominees and historic firsts, including Fremont and Cleveland selections.
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