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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1929
Page
2
Growth in a fledgling South Dakota fur industry is shown by 93 fur farm permits issued to date, with Mink leading at 35 permits and foxes following. Rabbits and muskrats gain popularity as markets develop for both meat and fur, while breeders cite favorable climate and wildlife diversity as reasons for expansion.
Senator Peter Norbeck endorses a resolution urging federal action to stabilize livestock and grain prices. He notes a past tariff increase on alfalfa and sweet clover seed and supports Congress acting to prevent manipulation in national markets. Copies go to South Dakota congress members to spur discussion and secure fair returns for farmers.
Vienna on February 9 Special Fire men and supporters planned to act in the play Step on St. Stan. They were entertained at a town hall party hosted by wives and mothers in honor of Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson. Supt OW Simpson served as toastmaster. toasts by Gary Gwen Mrs G O Owen and Leo Walsh. A silver service was presented to Mr and Mrs Jackson. Howard reports the W M U met at Mrs. s home.
County Agent B H Schaub reports thirteen fields tested for the season show an average yield of 45 bushels per acre. Fulton Yellow Dent leads with 43.7, Minnesota 13 at 35.2, and Minnesota 18 at 25.7. Otto Belkelder wins $25 first prize, Edwin Hanson $15 second, Henson $10 third as prizes funded by the State Bank of Mound City. contest to continue two more years to identify top varieties.
In Baulegton February 9 twelve to nineteen herds totaling about 1240 cattle have been tested for tuberculosis as part of a county wide initiative. Sixteen herds showed positive for fealty and outbreak control measures. A similar effort is planned in the Lafoon community as part of ongoing tuberculosis eradication and agricultural program plans including a December conference. Also Willow Lake reports a 4-H club talk on boy and girl club work during the agricultural meeting.
Potter county reports 50 schools under Superintendent John A. Hembd. Rural schools total 13,601 pupils across 38 one room and two town schools amid varying terms. Town schools enroll 888 pupils with salaries ranging by certificate level. two accredited high schools in Gettysburg and Lebanon employ 25 teachers. Superintendent George W. Fulton oversees the high schools with salaries cited for diploma holders.
See T Bryant of a harness and shoe shop in Gettysburg arrested by Sheriff Balmes and Constable Meehan charged with liquor law violations. At preliminary hearing Justice Blakeley bound Bryant over to circuit court on three counts including sale of intoxicants to an adult, to a minor, and allowing liquor in a public place. Bond set at $500 per count.
Vermillion Feb 9 Debaters at the University of South Dakota will contest 20 debates in February and March. A varsity team of 12, a women’s varsity of eight, and a freshman squad of seven will compete, with 27 debaters chosen from 51 tryouts for the three squads.
The Newell Fes project display on the Helle Fourche irrigation plan tracked seven days of feeding costs and butterfat output. Cows averaged 268.9 pounds milk and 10.44 pounds butterfat per head, with total feed per cow around 158 pounds Bi alfa, 83 pounds mixed grain, 75 silage and 7 mangels. Individual cows led by a red durham owned by Henry Roberts, producing 12.3 pounds butterfat and highest profit, while others from HW Roswell and Jobe Theol posted strong results. Total feed costs averaged 0.377 cents per cow and $2.64 per week per cow, yielding profits above feed cost with butterfat priced at 44 cents per pound.
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