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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1929
Page
4
The notice states that the Associated Press exclusively holds rights to news dispatch reprints and local news published in this paper. It advises readers to call 4151 or 4131 to request department or person for inquiries with the Audit Bureau of Circulation.
Entries span 1794 Trudeau camping at James River mouth with rain, 1804 Lewis and Clark planting flag near Yankton at Calumet bluff, 1880 Ft. Pierre journal noting Indian depredations on crops, and 1923 death of Mitchell banker William M. Smith aged 61.
South Dakota debates bank consolidations aimed at building a regional financial center to reduce eastern dominance. Proponents argue mergers boost safety and local banking power, while noting the absence of weaker banks among those joining. Banking dynamics evolve as firms seek to meet regional needs and manage large loans closer to home.
Beadle County 4-H youths displayed a strong year’s work with hundreds of A H club workers presenting exhibits judged by State College specialists who deemed the displays among the best in the state. Dairy calf and baby pork classes drew keen competition while home management teams prepared for district tests. Many entries will vie at the State Fair as the county's 4-H program expands and matures.
The Graf Zeppelin round the world flight has boosted Germany’s image and boosted aviation hopes. Dr Hugo Eckener’s efforts are praised as easing wartime cruelties in the world’s view. The voyage demonstrates trans oceanic service may become a reality, encouraging financiers to back regular routes from California to Hawaii and New England to Europe.
The Hitchcock News Leader notes Jerauld County plans a September 24 election to decide on constructing a new county courthouse. Past conflict over Highway 42 placement divided Wessington Springs versus Lane and Alpena, but the towns may unite to support the civic upgrade benefiting the county.
Oliver McKee Jr. analyzes how government pay struggles pressure federal workers families in Washington. He cites officials like William R. Castle Jr. and notes official salaries often don’t cover social duties and education costs. Many retirements leave officials financially strained, with savings emptied by public service years.
A 1929 NEA piece recalls New York’s crowded Grand Central chaos and steel skylines. The writer details how two months away alter perception, listing Grand Central, the Chrysler Building, Broadway, and changing film stars as proof of relentless urban change.
Central time schedule of radio programs across networks with multiple stations and anchors. The listing names shows detective mysteries, music hours, orchestras, and special broadcasts with station call letters and times, detailing NBC CBS and local affiliates.
Former Missouri governor Arthur M. Hyde was selected by President Hoover to head the agriculture department, a move that surprised many as Hyde had previously opposed Hoover. The choice followed extensive lobbying by James W. Good and marked a shift toward a strong executive leader for farm relief, with Hyde seen as a trusted adviser despite earlier opposition.
New York reports show mob psychology driving security values as the Federal Reserve raised rediscount rates from five to six percent. Traders dumped shares massively while analysts argue the move may aid or hinder markets, with some bankers forecasting benefits to the money market and others fearing immediate widespread liquidations.
The article notes bankers describe six percent as securing an average eight percent call loan rate while tight money conditions persist. Traders have indulged in speculative excesses under the belief that the stringency is temporary, and bankers view the five percent rate as artificial and misleading regarding actual credit conditions.
Professors Jansky and Gellerup report daylight tests between WTMJ and WJAY show interference zones across 42 Michigan counties with flutter rather than audible heterodyne. They caution that synchronizing two stations on one wave requires elaborate, costly methods and may be impractical. A Swedish toy balloon then crossed the Baltic to land in Germany.
Mexico City August 28 General Plutarco Elias Calles former president sails to Europe seeking rest and a return to civilian life while keeping a background role to assure stability. Friends say he is a patriot misread by many and that his aim is to build up Mexico for peace and progress. Calles resigned as war minister after victory and returned tired from the 9 March rebellion before departing for France for renewed health. Paul Mayo named associate professor of revival science at the University of Denver.
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