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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1931
Page
4
The piece argues tariffs should protect both industry and labor, not just colossal firms. It notes American industry has grown beyond protection, cites improved productivity, and urges careful reform toward lower schedules while considering world markets and worker living standards.
A reflection on wealth perception using United States Steel as a case study. It notes 1929 stock highs around 261 a share and a holder’s implied fortune near $130 000, contrasted with the current price near 57 a share leaving the owner’s stake markedly reduced.
Excerpts from Internal Revenue Service reports show a sharp drop in millionaire incomes from 1929 to 1930 with six one millionaires in 1928, 149 in 1930, and large declines across all wealthy brackets. Total incomes, tax yields, and wages fell dramatically, challenging the notion that wealth concentrates.
An army engineers report on navigation above Sioux City should not deter South Dakota and other Missouri River states. The War Department aims to complete existing projects before new commitments. Navigation to Sioux City is seen as practical and profitable with potential to support vast water reservoirs, irrigation, and joint rail and water rates about 20 percent lower than rail alone.
The piece notes Canada’s system where stations omit ads beyond sponsor mention, claiming public approval and no loss to advertisers. It cites Lee de Forest criticizing American broadcasting for catering to morons and filling programs with sales talk, urging action as in Canada.
Billie Baum of Potter County, a 4-H champion, recounts six years in clubs from joining in 1926 to winning county fairs. He details corn trials with De Wulf's Yellow Dent and Minnesota No 13, gains in baby beef, multiple county and state placements, and trips to the State Fair and Brookings courses, noting growth in character and education through Head Heart Hand Health.
The Tenth 4-H club congress at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago featured a senial junior crops contest. Iowa led with 3530 points, Nebraska 359, Michigan 3489, South Dakota 344, Wisconsin 3303, Minnesota 3280, and Oklahoma 3244. Winning team members included John Williams Emmetsburg Spencer Torkelson Osgood and Merritt Giffin Ringsted Ia. Donald Sutherland Waverly Neb was high scoring individual. Other top finishers listed include William Westgate Coopersville Mich Oliver Anderson Hudson SD Lyle Warsop Athens Mich John Williams Emmetsburg Ia Spencer Torkelson Osgood Sp Andrew Sundstrom Beresford SD Clinton Dean Waverly Neb. Teams judged corn wheat alfalfa potatoes and other crops.
Dr Charles W Rightmire of Ohio State questions the land grant college system plunged in confusion. He warns civic welfare enthusiasm is low and economic literacy near zero as graduates enter a world needing practical wisdom. He calls for critical thinking and better adaptation of knowledge to social good.
Mrs. W. B. Friese chaired a Thanksgiving gathering for the Friese Cockie and Crow Poultry club at her Wolsey home on November 27. Members were urged to bring two items, with several invited guests named. Games and lunch followed, and Leona Friese was chosen to receive the free trip to the Huronite writing contest.
Beadle 4-H clubs plan a Friday evening party December 11 at the Elks ballroom in the Marvin Hughitt hotel. Sponsors include Double C Pig, Lee's Hustler Potato, and Thirteen Silver Sewing clubs with Kiwanis of Huron aiding. Admission is free for youths. a small adult charge. Proceeds fund members attending the Junior Short Course at State College after Christmas.
At the Tenth National 4-H club congress in Chicago, Ruth Carsten of Gage county Nebraska won first place in the home improvement contest for girls. Vivian Radebaugh of Grange county Iowa took second, with Betty Brown of Geary county Kansas third. Florence Forbes, Iowa State College, noted the displays exceeded those of previous years.
Doland cattleman E A Cooper shares veteran tips to train dairy heifers for milking. He describes steps starting at one year old, stroking back and sides, easing into udder handling, and gentle preparation to prevent kicking and future trouble. He notes training early saves effort and ensures smooth milking later.
County agent R. A. Cave says 9 clubs will continue with emphasis on corn projects due to feed shortages. Re enrollments shift from baby beef and baby pork to corn work, with practically no expense. Training benefits include practical corn-raising instruction and continuity for club activities. Dairy clubs proceed with project livestock, though some production may dip from feed limits, completion records show high participation among boys and girls.
A local 4-H group met at Dorothy Atkinson's home to discuss upcoming events. Bonilla and Haven were among attendees, with plans for a community project and future hosting duties outlined by organizers.
A reader presents a dense, scrambled word puzzle or glossary style page with numbered clues across vertical and horizontal entries. The list blends definitions, partial phrases, and stray terms from various topics including music, commerce, anatomy, and geography, resembling an old newspaper puzzle feature.
The Merry Maids Poulty club of Beadle county met at the John Rudy home December 2. Mary Fuller was elected delegate to receive a free trip to the Junior Short course at Brookings after the club won the award. The group now has eight members. A lunch followed and the next meeting will be at the John Clark home.
Sioux Patrol opened the regular Boy Scouts Troop 5 meeting with 21 scouts present along with two officials and two visitors. Scoutmaster Maurice Gowdy announced the annual council meeting and the area contest running from December 1 to February, Kendall Strickland earned his woodcraft test, and the session closed early for church bazaar preparations as buglers played Taps.
The document lists the cleaning committee tasks including washing dishes, sterilizing cups and silverware by boiling and steam, drying with towels, returning items to proper places, and ensuring flames are out. It also notes preparation for bookkeeping on supplies, obtaining spending records, and ensuring active pupil participation with meeting minutes and assignments.
A long list of residents and visitors in Huron includes E L Glidden and M Skinner from Willow Lakes in the city, W G Goodrich traveling to Chicago, Gladys Watt Winkle home from Aberdeen, Orla Hoy visiting with parents, J A Cleaver away in Sioux Falls, H B Eckhart in Sioux Falls on business, a birth at nine p.m. December 4 to J L Edwards and his wife with Dr Frieda Van Dalsem attending, and Fred L Shaw, county superintendent, addressing northeastern county school matters. Additional mentions include Amy and Florence Marston departing for Canton, Clarence Stewart returning to the Minnesota university dental school, Mrs Paul F Braden back from Chicago and Earle Grove, and Tom Pinch visiting with Rev Pearse Pinch.
Forestburg Texas December meeting of the P T A opened with America. Trustees vote to skip the P T A tree since both churches host celebrations. Music featured the school band with selections by The Two Johns and horn solos by Mr Howe. Miss Avis Williams spoke on a new arithmetic and social studies program, noting cost and need for change.
The Bonilla Bitter Boosters 1 club will send a delegate to the Junior Short courses this year with expenses covered by the club. Clyde Cream Crusaders of Huron are pending two members and each club has won a Huranite free tip.
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