Peering Into An Abyss Melvin Horst Case Opens Dark Depths
The article reflects on the Melvin Horst kidnapping in Orrville Ohio. It traces a tangled sequence of arrests and conflicting stories involving the boy’s disappearance on December 27 1928. It argues the case reveals a darker aspect of human nature and the unsettling mystery surrounding the crime.
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Melvin Horst
Orrville
Ohio
Melvin
Fox
Hickman
Leopold-Loeb
Mue
Tennyson
The House-Guest and Family Hospitality
A discussion on house guests and how hosting differs from entertaining a guest staying one or more nights. It covers host expectations, guests pressuring for special treatment, and the unspoken strain of accommodating visitors without revealing household disruption.
House guests influence family behavior and discipline
In a reflective note on youth and parenting, the author suggests parents may enforce punishment with guests present. The piece questions if cream on the table recurs only with guests, then applauds house guests for prompting better behavior among all family members.
Growing Churches And Religion's Enduring Influence
The statistics on United States church membership show growth across major denominations, with about half the population in religious institutions and two thirds influenced by religion. Religion persists as a societal force, enduring beyond specific beliefs as humanity seeks meaning in existence.
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United States
America
Parmley Urges Paving Roads In South Dakota Support For Center-Centered Pay
J W Parmley of Ipswich known as the father of the good roads movement in South Dakota spoke at Mitchel urging attention to modern highway methods. He favored paying on roads near population centers and anticipated more federal aid. He argued paving saves motorist costs, noting per mile costs and heavy traffic justify curb to curb improvements, with the South Dakota Highway commission planning work this year.
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Sioux Falls
J. W. Parmley
Ipswich
South Dakota
Mitchel
Parmley
South Dakota Highway Commission
Insatiable desire to raise hell over Hughes on the court
The Sioux City Journal reports Brookings Register on republican opposition to Charles Evans Hughes for chief justice. It condemns the objections as trivial, arguing a jurist's merit outweighs past corporate ties and noting the justice will decide cases on their merits. It labels the opposition as lacking statesmanship and driven by party zeal.
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Brookings Register
Sioux City Journal
Charles Evans Hughes
Supreme Court
Congress
Hughes
Hoover
United States Supreme Court
Hughey
Otter
Dibor
South Dakota
Moses
United States
Alexandria Herald
Ortonville Swain Chases Girl in Chicago Revolver Incident
Minneapolis Tribune reports on the Ortonville man who followed his girlfriend to Chicago and drew a revolver in a bid to win her back. Store detective and riot squad restrained him, landing him in jail while Chicago faces questions about municipal response. The piece jabs at Chicago officials and ties in national politics, including Judge Hughes, with a skeptical总结 of the affair and local finance tensions.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Chicago
Ortonville
Rome
Chicezo
Ortonville Lothario
Srn
Slightly Scarlet film earns scathing tangle of praise
Paramount finishes tonight with Clive Brook Evelyn Brent and Paul Lucas in a film critics pan for weak direction and a bloated, muddled plot. The piece features a crook’s plan, overacted performances, and a garbled finale, though Gene Pallet shines. Also includes vaudeville acts and a jokey Rip Roar column lightening the page.
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Paramount
Clive Brook
Evelyn Brent
Paul’ Lucas
Eugene Pallet
Nice
America
Lowe
Evelyn
Clive Browle
Clive
Gene Pallet
Enrollment Goes Forward Rapidly in South Dakota 4-H Clubs
Enrollment in South Dakota 4-H clubs is rising with February 1, 1930 totals at 486, up from last year. Boys total 2,320 and girls 4,188, with dairy, sow litter, baby beef and poultry top for boys and clothing dominating for girls. Food, canning, and room improvement follow, and efforts aim to boost project completion across all clubs.
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South Dakota
H. M. Jones
Jones
Highmore Debates Parker in Central South Dakota event
Highmore wins 2-1 over Parker on February 13 with Marion Quirk and Bob Taylor leading the Highmore negative team. Parker defeats Highmore in the afternoon bout by the same score. Judges listed include Mrs. J. B. Perkins Miss Lita Huston and M. C. Cunningham. Highmore team members are Edna McKellip and Mary Gray with plans to debate Wessington Springs on February 24.
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Highmore
Parker
Wessington Springs
South Dakota
Marion Quirk
Bob Taylor
J. B. Perkins
Lita Huston
M. C. Cunningham
Declamatory Contest Scheduled in Highmore
A Highmore declamatory contest is set for Wednesday evening February 26 featuring five classes. Humorous finalists include Eleanor Marshall and Vesta Newton. Dramatic contenders are Marion Quirk Opal Hanson and Vera Newell. Oratorical entrants are Ted Filbey Bob Taylor and Dittman.
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Highmore
Eleanor Marshall
Wo Yi Lingo
Vesta Newton
Rosech
Marion Quirk
Opal Hanson
Vera Newell
Ted Filbey
Bob ‘Taylor
Wendell Eid Wins First Speaking Meet at Lake Preston
Wendell Eid of Lake Preston led the high school extemporaneous contest Thursday afternoon with The Polar Exhibitions. Marian Hedberg took second with The Kellogg Peace Pact, Norris Somrude third on Talking Pictures, and Eugene Lewis fourth on Reorganization of the Prohibition Forces. Miss Brennan and Mrs Johnson led the judging as Lake Preston prepares for the district contest March 3 and 4.
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Wendell Eid
Preston
Marian le Selma Hedberg
Norris Somrude
Eugene Lewis
Brennan
Johnson
Lake Preston
Highmore Carnival Brightens School Night
Highmore high and grade schools hosted a carnival in the auditorium last night to raise funds for extracurricular activities. The event featured booths games and vaudeville with grade students helping prepare and participate, a nonannual but customary school affair.
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Highmore
Plans Set For 4-H Club Meeting At Miller Auditorium
Sara L. Dewing home demonstration agent announces plans for a 4-H club party at the Miller auditorium on March 9. Inviting members parents and friends, a noon picnic lunch will be followed by a program with reports from a county champion and a junior short course attendee. H M Jones will be principal speaker. Clubs prepare stunts for the program.
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Miller
Sara L. Dewing
Miss Dewing
Chicago
Brookings
H M. Jones
Mare
Willow Lake Seniors Valentine Party Details
Willow Lake seniors hosted a Valentine party at Allen Tobey's home on February 12. Ruty Lambertson led scoring in the game, Acie Sprang received the consolation. Valentines were exchanged at midnight, and refreshments were served. A Father-Son banquet is planned for the old high school assembly room on a Wednesday evening with dinner to be prepared.
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Willow Lake
Allen ‘Tobey
Butces
Phaed
Ruty Lambert
Acie
Howes Delivers Address at Huron High on Washington Birthday
W W Howes spoke at a Huron senior high assembly on Washington's birthday praised Washington's life from birth to death and his impact on the country. Principal C D Dun a introduced him. A pep meeting followed and Huron basketball hosts Sioux Falls Saturday with cheerleaders leading in the Loyalty song.
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Mr. Howes
Washington
Floyd B. Gluesing
Huron
Sioux Falls
Sow-Litter Club Organized With Eleven Members
The LaBelle 4-H Sow-Litter Club organized Thursday at Arthur Kitzman’s Doland home with Fred Willett assisting. Maurice Hill named president, Vincent Hill vice president, Eugene Meyer secretary, and Arthur Kitzman local leader. Monthly meetings begin with March 20 at the Meyer home. members will raise and care for a sow and litter per 4-H rules.
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LaBelle 4
Eugens Meyer
Willis Robertson
Valentine Party by Folly Prim 4 H sewing club
Polly Prims hosted a Valentine party at the home of Peart and Fhyls Davidson with Ehtel Ritter reporting. The evening began with a business session on style review, Frances Paul distributing leaflets and color charts for different types of girls. Plans were made for the next meeting, Ruth Hill hosting in March to study wool textiles, and valentines exchanged before a social close with midnight refreshments.
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Polly Prims
Peart
Fhyls Davidson
Ehtel Ritter
Frances Paul
Ruth Hill
Lake Preston Debate Team Edges Hetland Victory
Lake Preston High School, represented by Bessie Swartz and Frances Rich, won the decision in a Tuesday February 18 debate against Hetland. The topic was whether South Dakota should build a hydroelectric plant on the Missouri River. Hetland’s negative, led by Superintendent Caine of Hayti, lost to Wendell Kich and Frances Rich who spoke for Lake Preston.
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Lake Preston
Hetland
Bessie Swartz
Frances Rich
South ‘Dakota
Missouri River
South Dakota
Hetlind
Wendell Kich
Caine
Hayti
Miss Brown
Preston High Band Debuts at Saturday Tournament
The Preston High School band organized under Prof. Jacquith performed for the first time at the Saturday basketball tournament. The 47 member ensemble included several grade students, with only five having prior band experience. Officers for the Highmore schools were elected, including Wayne Studt as president and Alice Gary as secretary.
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Theate Preston High School
Jacquith
Soine
Highmore
C. L
Wayne Studt
Geneva Fest
Alice Gary
Agnes Christenson
Ame
Open Forum on Words and Death of Pal the Bulldog
A reader laments the poisoning of a neighbor’s bulldog named Pal and urges punishment for the perpetrator. The letter, addressed to the Editor, recalls a prior contest for the meanest man and notes tears from a girl as she recalls the dog’s death. Mrs L P Troester of 36 Wisconsin SW signs the piece.
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Haron
Wisconsin
Twenty Years Ago in Huron Local Elks Route Funding
Twenty years ago in Huron several local figures were elected to membership in the athletic association and officials from Yankton and Dakota communities planned attendance at a progressive conference. A marriage license was issued to L Jehan Johnson and Wilda Sle of Huron. Clark departed for a few days in Minnesota. Huron lodge Elks voted to donate 1000 dollars to fund the new Methodist hospital project.
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I Iy Athetic Association
L. G. Counter
James Schuliner
Frost Whalen
Albert Brandimire
Morris Steedman
U. S
Seth Bullock
Sir Pauls
Yesterdaly
John E. Erickson
Sions Falls
Cue J. Chawford
Tomorray
W. S. Stockwell
W.C. Lusi
Yankton
Dakotah
Issu
L. Jehan Johnson
Wilda Sle
Huron
Dean Carmine
Clark
Wher Minn
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Huron Publishing CO
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H. J. Mitchell
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Associated Press
Lusk
Mitchell Newspapers
Ine
Roof Garden Amusements
Patrén
Pete
C. G. Gallerani
Bridgewater
Massachusetts
Rip
Edna St. Vincent Millay
Will Rogers
Nareissus
William Powell
Caylarre
Ashton Stevens
Vanity Fair
Otis Skinner
Segtech Terriers
Satevepost
Aunt Harding
Peter Amo
The
Kansas City Star
Calliopes
Andy
Hemingway
Edgeworth
Hill
Billy
Sow-Litter Club
Maurice Hill
LaBelle 4-H
Kitzman
Voltaire
Ohman Tailor Shop
J. J. Newberry Bldg
Jones Chevrolet Co
Pence
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