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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
4
Report from Farmers' Week at Michigan State College outlines steady increases in farm implement prices from 1900 to 1937, with two-horse wagons, grain binders, cultivators, and plows costing more today. Farmers blame higher labor and materials costs, while noting farm product prices haven’t doubled, keeping price stability elusive.
A study of about 2,600 white collar workers across 23 cities shows 75 percent of women favor marriage and home life to business careers. Among 1,286 women, only 58 pursued dieting, 147 were 15 pounds or more overweight, and average height and weight were 5 feet 4 inches and 125.6 pounds. Men averaged 5 feet 9.5 inches and 157.7 pounds, with 225 overweight. Healthful work conditions were reported by six of ten, while ventilation and lighting issues topped dissatisfaction. Medical costs totaled $34,528 for both genders.
A 1938 style column reports on health costs with men averaging $21.57 and women $20.31 for dental care, illness days, and impairment rates. It also discusses Spain Spain and Philippine cinema plans and urges homemaking charm through WPA programs focusing on home improvement and practical skills.
The record quotes E. E. Blaka of the Prohibition party praising rising anti liquor sentiment in Dallas Texas. The text also flags remarks by Dr William A Eddy and Rev Joseph Kiefers on individualism and political ideologies. Alexander Thompson Sr of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cincinnati comments on public trust in businessmen.
A local dramatic society producer coaches the heroine to cry Oh please save me as the villain grabs her. The actress, busy with the telephone, improvises Oh double Ch please save me and the line steals the scene.
The article recalls Ibsen the ghostly figure and the taboo era of discussing syphilis on stage. It notes a Norwegian language fight from Danish rule, the rise of a national tongue, and recent school grammar reforms signaling closer fusion of Danish and Norwegian speech.
Sunshine returns but indoor days persist as a drought era farmer records kitchen tasks, a cabbage dish, and a neighborly food shower. The diary quotes farm community drought hardship, social ties, and local notices amid regional uncertainty and political commentary.
Fragmentary budget figures list large sums for veterans pensions and benefits, highway grants, old age pensions and dependent children payments. The numbers include 1.8 billion in relics, 560 million in some benefits, 180 million in highway grants, and 132 thousand for old age pensions.
Dr Kenneth Fehlman of Huron spent the weekend in Rockham with his brother and sister Mr and Mrs C M Hidy. He was joined by Mr Hoy and Mrs Mathiason. In Huron Mrs Mathiason attended a party for Miss Gladys Nelson. Mr and Mrs Ed Holm left for Canistota to consult doctors and returned Wednesday evening.
A fragmented cryptic crossword style clue list references famous author Charles Dickens and other terms. The grid hints include references to A Christmas Carol, Roman numbers, and various cryptic wordplay like dry, portable items, and directional clues, suggesting a puzzle rather than a narrative article.
Washington reports the Roosevelt administration sent to Congress a committee plan for 855 million dollars in federal grants to 10 states over six years to uplift public schools. Grants begin at 370 million, rising each year to 199 million by 1945, plus existing vocational funding. The plan calls for six grant categories and stresses federal aid as essential to democratic education.
Mr. and Mrs. William McCay hosted a Sunday evening in Tulare to honor Mrs Means of California who is visiting. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dscharter and Mr. James Rush. Whist games were played and refreshments were served late.
A vintage advertisement promotes Anne Adams sewing patterns 467 and a pattern book featuring spring clothing ideas. It highlights self reliance through home sewing with wrap around skirts, puff sleeves, and bright colors. The notice lists sizes 24 to 36 and offers pattern and book bundles for fifteen cents each, or twenty five cents together. It directs readers to send name address and style number to the Evening Hurons Pattern Department.
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