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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1931
Page
4
The Aberdeen American argues against free publicity in news columns, saying live news sustains reader interest and advertiser value. Editors refuse ad laden stories to preserve standards, noting free publicity undermines impact and equally harms business and paper.
Property owners in New York city attach gummed labels to rent bills to show renters that real estate taxes are a portion of their payments. The piece argues taxpayers and voters alike should recognize that the consumer ultimately bears tax costs, urging broader adoption of tax awareness to curb wasteful government spending. It also reflects on civic pride in Sioux Falls and hopes for its future development.
The piece discusses unemployment as a pressing issue urged by Lewis Benson and echoed by industrialists calling for private sector provision and fair labor rewards. It notes a shift toward shared prosperity and ethical standards as stock ownership widens. It also urges support for the Wessington Community Church financially strapped and salutes Mrs. E. P. Wanzer on the Board of Regents for her service to state education.
The American Farm Bureau federation renews its endorsement of the equalization fee, reviving a plan tied to the McNary Haugen proposal. The piece notes past support in farming regions, the Farm Board experience, and questions whether the idea would work, citing potential price stabilization and overseas retaliation risks.
A suspicious note from the Metter Times questions the idea of naming a drag operation after a marijuana themed scheme. The writer wonders if judges should consider using it in trials referencing the gangsters involved.
A speaker recalls addressing the crowd with a self reflective remark about mortal pride while noting the audience responds with thoughtful silence as they watch a singer in the scene.
Miss Vergin Wood of Wayland Giri Reserve reports on the Girl Reserve conference at Lake Okoboji, detailing daily classes in social and financial topics, entertainment, and travel from the Midwest. She notes 291 girls attended from five states, praises sponsors, and urges South Dakota to send more delegates next year.
County agent R A Cave reports 4 H clubs planning entries for the Beadle County Fair in Huron on August 2 with about 6 baby beef head 13 pigs and 2 dairy heifers expected. Local clubs including Hustlers Dairy Calf and Pig clubs tour, judge pies, and meet at Wolsey and Cavour as teams prepare for the fair.
Alpena Sunshine 4-H Club attended the rally day fair at Mitchell on August 14 with three counties represented. Members exhibited clothing and home canning products, earning ribbons though canning was not judged due to time. The winning teams will perform at the State fair in Huca. Members hope for a larger, better fair next year.
Fragmentary notice notes Spink Sewing Club completed work on a project titled The Hattison with unclear details. Local records preserve the event as a small community crafts activity.
457 club members joined judging practice in July across numerous counties including Meade 51 and Minndisha 58, under 4H club leader H M Jones. Extension reports show most practices linked to club tours as preparation for fall State Fair judging events.
Final demonstration practices are being held by girls clubs in the Huron district as they prep for county and district finals. Teams from Hand, Beadle, and Beadle counties present topics such as cold pack canning tomatoes, window treatment, cottage cheese, shoes for health, removal of stains, and more under guidance of home extension agents. District contest set for August 29 with Hand county achievement day at Miller next week.
Wessington Porkers H club members plan to exhibit their pigs at the Hand county fair in Miller on August 26. They will haul the animals in trailers. The club met at president Donald Bowen’s home Tuesday evening and guests from the Wessington Hills Sewing club shared in the meeting. Wayne Kastner reports the event with ice cream and lunch prepared by Doris Bowen and Francis Wedge.
The Happy Sunshine Sewing Club held a meeting at Mrs. Louise Borah's home with all members present. Dorothea Walton served as club reporter and garments were judged by Miss Sarah with plans to exhibit at the state fair. Visiting guests included Mrs. Carl Westby and Alta Van Buskirk.
The Cookie Cooks Cooking Club of Beadle County held an August 1 meeting at Mrs Louis Borab home. The home agent judged batter baked by the girls and four members brought muffins gingerbread and drop biscuits. Members planned items for junior and state fairs plus photographs were taken and a luncheon served.
Belle Praisie townslip in Kingsbury county hosts Pig Boosters 4-H tour with a picnic, kittenball, and swimming. Reporters note pigs weigh 100 to 200 pounds as the group closes the year and eyes fair winnings.
De Smet High School reports 140 students registered for the new term as of August 21 with enrollment expected to grow. The district notes continued interest and plans for orientation and class assignments in the coming week.
A dense list of crossword style clues with horizontal and vertical entries. Includes references to names like Oslo, Nor way, and general terms such as burden, set, and prefix meanings. The text mixes several clue fragments with partial solutions and formatting quirks, resembling an old newspaper puzzle page.
Pierre August 21. Prof A W Bowers Beloit College reports finds from three years along the Missouri in North and South Dakota indicating an earlier Indian culture than historians believed. Excavations suggest villages on a lower river plain centuries ago with earth lodge and burial mound evidence, plus pottery styles distinct from later Ree and Mandan cultures.
The article notes a two week period ending August 31 to open. De Smet accounts for about half the high school pupils while the rest come from outside districts. Of the latter group, 17 will work for board and room, 2 percent will do light housekeeping, and 26 will travel back and forth from their homes.
Minnehaha county fair at Kenner Sept 7 and 8 will offer many free attractions. Lee and Williate company will provide tree entertainment twice daily. Beadixes Midway company will present midway shows. Premium lists are being prepared for distribution next week. Ralph Hertemg heads Premium Ais for 5 clubs. A large number of sporting events including horse racing and ball games are planned.
Sour Miner and county 4 H clubs will compete in a stem contest at Fedora on August 25. County agriculture official S W Jones notes the event and aims to showcase student skills in science and engineering.
Twenty years ago in Huron J C Dexter left for Minneapolis and Chicago on business while Miss Cassie Holbrook visited Wolsey with friends. Mabel Dickey returned from Watertown, Albert Anderson toured Montana, Dr Benjamin Thomas went to Chicago, Myrtle Mills returned from Pine City Winn, and Carl Anderson welcomed a 12 pound son. A group including Addie Wheeler and others visited Forestburg in the Wheeler auto. George Starling stayed in Brookings for five days on business. Elziadele and family left for Salem after visiting J S Matson. Gerald Reigh rode to Aberdeen by motorcycle for a few days. Eva Scott returned to La Porte Ind from a visit with Ed Wilson. Edna Hatfield and Gladwe Martin visited DeSmet.
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