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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1931
Page
4
The proposed ten cent per pound tax on oleomargarine would raise about 150000 dollars yearly and might influence butter demand. It could affect dairy and livestock industries by shifting prices and consumption, with uncertain regional price ties and tax effects. Legislators should weigh all angles before acting.
A reader urges bold coverage of police sanctioning gambling in Huron, noting dangers, urging public stance while the writer declines to sign. The piece argues the force may be careless yet should curb gambling to benefit the community and reduce harm, promising space for public voices.
A fragment calls for public opinion to condemn a crime described as cutting dows from disputed districts in South Delos. The jagged text mentions distress over property damage and urges civic action against the vandalism.
The Redfield Journal-Observer criticizes winter tree cutting as wasting mature shade trees along highways. It condemns frenzied hacks for fuel and mortgage foreclosures, urging public opinion to stop the practice and protect trees for motorists and visitors.
The heads of two Missouri river church schools, Creighton College in Omaha and Morningside College in Sioux City, both departed within days. Rev. William H. Agnew, S. J., died, while Rev. F B Mossman, D D, resigned after thirteen years.
The commentary in the Saturday Evening Post argues business now bears responsibility for workers, aligning employer and employee interests. It praises reforms that keep employment and buying power up, linking humanitarian aims to sound business and stable profits.
A historical column argues wealth and income cannot be precisely measured and that normal business activity will recover despite fluctuations. It asserts continued consumer demand, competition, and public policy impacts on education and industry while warning against reckless speculation and urging steady growth.
Bernice Johnson, Lawrence County 4-H champion, earned a Chicago trip for achievement after a long record of club work from 1925 through 1929. She excelled in sewing, canning, corn, and clothing projects, led clothing and garden clubs, demonstrated at county fairs, and trained peers.
At a February 18 gathering the Wessington Girl Reserves focused on hobby work and notes, announced new contest rules for The Maronite free trip, and decided to appoint a reporter for each activity. Officers will be installed at the next meeting, which will be a party with games and refreshments. A drought relief discussion followed as the group planned help for affected families.
About 20 Scouts from Wes sington troop 13 attended a February 18 meeting. The troop discussed a party, the new charter, registration rules, and plans for a March court of honor with five boys ready for second class tests. Mr Eggers advised on tests including mapping first aid and woodcraft.
The Miller Boy Scouts troop 12 met on Wednesday February 18 with Scoutmaster Charles Rudd absent. Junior assistant Scoutmaster Dwight Danburg announced a plan to rotate reporters each month and Donovan Weiblen was chosen as March reporter after several games the meeting adjourned.
The Jolly Workers Sewing club of Bonilla met at Maxine Radtke’s home on February 14 with all members present except leader Ellen Atkinson. Audrey Peterson reports they sewed slips, held a business meeting, and Pearl Russell proposed a stunt for rally day in March. A Valentina box lunch followed the session with four guests attending.
The Huron Boy Scouts held a regular meeting with Borlbe taking the Scribe post from Marshall Townsend. Tenderfoot tests passed by Robert Rice and others, with Deer Base games in the park after the oath and laws were recited. A political open forum from Mitchell, South Dakota, dated February 18, 1931, debates Norbeck and McMaster, recounting rural credits investigations and court actions involving Ewert and others.
Carl Gunderson argues during his term that $49,004 was embezzled by Ewert with others recovering part of bonds. He cites Norbeck and McMaster recoveries, pledges audits, and details rural credits loans, land deeds, and state funds. He claims $376,500 recovered and saves $33,000 from state house stopping expenses.
A deal closed in Huron transfers George Brown candy store and business to J B Matson who takes immediate possession and will run it. Matson, who moved from Spirit Lake with family six months ago, will focus on the store while Brown shifts to wholesale ice cream and candy.
Sera L Dewing a home extension agent was named a demonstrator at a Dakota Belles meeting held at Mabel Pamp's home on Saturday February 14. The group planned the 989 club rally day for March 71 in Huron. Next meeting set for Clara Schwartz's home March W0 with Maxine Dameooler and Ferm May chosen as demonstrators. A white mace demonstration followed the business session and Valentines were exchanged with refreshments served.
A fragmentary note advises removing ink spills from floors with a waxy rubbing if shallow. If the mark is deep seated, it suggests bleaching with a chemical then thoroughly covering the area to restore appearance, though the readable text is uncertain.
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