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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1929
Page
5
A Northwest Chronicle survey compiles editorials from multiple papers on South Dakota state sheriff abolition and liquor laws. Editors warn that ending the sheriff's office would weaken crime enforcement while others urge continued emphasis on temperance and enforcement.
The Troquois Chief says liquor flows at small centers after dances, making bootleg drinks a common plight. He notes alcohol helps some people grasp the rhythm of the music while observing community gatherings.
A fragmented listing shows multiple stations in major markets airing variety programs. Entries include Uncle Bob Orchestra at KYW Chicago 6:30 PM, Amos Andy and Opera features on WLS and WGN, dance hours and concert bureaus on KFAB KOA KOA and WEAF, with numerous orchestral and light opera segments across dozens of stations.
A scrambled TV schedule fragment lists Do-Nuts and Lion Tamers at 11:45 near Hollywood Lesson Stadium with a light opera review. Other items include Challengers Olympiana Hour of Music Skipper Brown and Western Artists Dance, with unspecified times and places.
Vermillion February 14 The University of South Dakota museum unveils the largest and most complete Ari kara Indian relics collection from a single village site. Collected by John Erickson on his Lyman county farm near the White River, it includes 150 arrow points 12 large spears over 50 leaf shaped knives and other artifacts gathered over 20 years.
Mrs William Dougherty of this ranching community reports the loss of 41 pure bred Hereford cattle from her herd. The cattle wandered onto the ice of the Missouri River and fell through an air hole on February 14. Local authorities and neighbors cordoned the area as the cattle were retrieved.
Special report from February 14 describes Kierk and his family escaping a fire at their east Ashton farm. Mr Klink started the blaze in the kitchen stove and left to tend chores. He returned to find the roof alight but the blaze stopped before entering the home. A separate note states England’s most popular marriage ages are 28 for brides and 24 for grooms.
The Good Fellowship class of the Methodist Episcopal church in Huron stages a religious drama titled The Rich Young Man for the Sunday evening service on February 17. Directed by Mrs F E Lochridge, with an eight member cast, costumes rented from Chicago, and a plot tracing Jesus teachings through Rabbi Amos and his household in a garden setting, with themes from the Gospel of Mark.
A late 19th or early 20th century advertisement touts Li Ko cough and cold treatment as the best remedy for coughs and colds in Dakota Montana and Minnesota. It claims a prepared mixture of licorice pine oil menthol and other ingredients is inexpensive and effective, suitable for colder climates. Perriton's Drug Store appears in the ad.
WaIK Sez tonight the two famous lovers of the screen John Gilbert and Greta Garbo will appear together again in the latest costarring picture A Woman of Affairs. Stort by Michael Arlen, sensational and human. Come early.
In a dramatic scene Bernice and Rebecca flee as a mob closes in on Makarla accused of poisoning Bernice. The overseer explains events, Amos declares love for Makarla, and the pair ascend with Phillip to join the Master as a divine peace voice is heard. Other named figures include Rabbi Simeon and various household members.
Travel on county and township roads north of the city is practically impossible due to huge drifts across hills. In places the road sits atop the hills and is blown bare of snow, making 4 wheel drive or bobsled travel precarious and risky.
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