Diphtheria Serum Tampering Shocks Pennsylvania Town
A laboratory and health department expert allegedly altered the dates on two year old diphtheria serum to appear fresh and distributed it to drug stores. A child died after injections failed, prompting an investigation that highlighted society reliance on unseen specialists and the fragile trust in modern systems. The piece argues daily life requires faith in the integrity of many distant experts.
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Pennsylvania
Health Department
Three Measures Tied to Secret Control and Libel Law
The Evening Huronite links three state measures to a growing political machine. A proposed liquor control plan, a centralized enforcement force, and a new libel law threaten press freedom and public scrutiny of officials. The piece argues democracy hinges on openness and accountability.
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Conway
State Department of Justice
Huey Long
South Dakota
Prompt text fragment on government scrutiny and integrity
The passage condemns widespread malfeasance and incompetence while urging state action to sustain a free South Dakota and uphold basic good government principles with a strong rebuke to attackers. It argues for intensified scrutiny and accountability from state authorities.
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South Dakota
Beadle County Junior Red Cross Albums Draw National Attention
Beadle county schools under Superintendent Hurley receive praise from Thomas W. Gosling Washington national director for Junior Red Cross work. Beadle students exported albums abroad this year fifty six, last year ninety, with themes of homes, Red Cross, farm life, Indians and relics from plains regions. The American Junior Red Cross News highlights Beadle county schools as 100 percent enrolled, fostering international correspondence and goodwill.
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Beadle County
Gosting
American Junior Red Cross News
South Dakota
Red Cross
Hurley
Hauptmann Transferred to Death House Shocks Prison Inmates
Report describes Bruno Hauptmann entering the New Jersey state prison death house as about 600 inmates at breakfast rose and booed. The response reflects the deep horror and strong public outrage at the Lindbergh baby kidnapping and murder.
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Bruno Hauptmann
New Jersey
Hauptmann
Lindbergh Baty
Oklahoma reform school debate on women wardens after escape
The article criticizes the appointment of Mrs. George A Waters as Oklahoma State reformatory warden amid a weekend prison breakout involving 32 inmates. Governor Marland questions if a woman can manage the institution, arguing widows should not inherit public positions, and discusses whether kindness suits reformatories.
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Siouwe Falls
Oklahoma
Denver Artist Michael O'Brien Wins Guild Prize
A Denver hod carrier, 2 years past his prime, Michael O'Brien surprised judges by winning first prize in the Denver Art Guild annual competition. His cardboard painting Host by the Roadside defeated oils from more experienced artists, illustrating that talent can emerge from humble lines.
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Omaha
Michael O'Brien
Denver
Denver Art Guild
Michael
O'Brien
Gale Henderson Chooses Between Love and Duty at Mill
Gale Henderson 23 works in a silk mill with her 14-year-old brother Phil to support their invalid father Steva Meyers. Brian Westmore, returning home after two years in Paris, stirs Gale with a possible future at the mill while Vicky Thatcher schemes to keep him away. Gale contemplates marriage to Steve and attends a Parkers' dance where the crowd flits between romance and rumor as she weighs her path.
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Gale Henderson
Pretty
Phil
Steva Meyers
Gale
Jim
Brian Westmore
Brian
Paris
Vicky Thatcher
Robert Thatcher
Vicky
Gaile
Steve
Parkers
Millie Saunders
Roy Purdy
Tony Miiell
Tony
Milo
Ruby Griffith
Ruby
Phi
Gate
Phil Henderson
Gale Chooses Steve as Dance Night Tension Escalates
At the MEA SERVICE dance Gale confronts her feelings for Steve and Phil. Phil clashes with Ruby Griffith as Gale's commitment to Steve crystallizes, prompting a dramatic intervention as a disturbance erupts in the crowded room.
Famous Pessimist KORIZONTA 1A Famous Philosopher
Puzzle clues mix history and wordplay with a quirky mix of definitions and puns. The list features various numbered and vertical entries, hinting at a complex homonymic crossword style themed around a famous pessimistic thinker and related terms.
Ten Years Ago In Huron Bride United In Union
Ten years ago in Huron Mabel A Russell daughter of Mr and Mrs S Russell and Henry A Frederickson were married at the Congregational parsonage with Rev B H Burtt officiating Mrs Frederickson deputy register of deeds of Beadle county a graduate of Huron college and a popular young woman of the city Frederickson a conductor on the Chicago and North Western railway. They will live at 172 Kansas avenue Ed Coates hosted three tables of bridge with awards to Mrs Walter Coates first Mrs Charles Gilbert second and Mrs William Corcoran consolation. Mrs E A Mongeau assisted the hostess in a two course lunch. In the evening Mrs Coates escorted guests to the Lyric theater to see The Golden Rod starring Rod La Roque and Vera Reynolds. Coler Campbell of Minneapolis is in town on business. ES Russell Jr returned from Los Angeles for a visit. Mrs T C Young and Mrs Elmer Wentom hosted a 130 clock luncheon at Mrs Youngs home 40 Dakota avenue. A three course luncheon served at six small tables by Dorothy Gifford and Mrs W Waser. Prizes in bridge awarded to Mrs Ada Henson and Mrs A W. Foran. Mrs Genesg received consolation.
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Nise
Mabel A. Russell
S. Russel
Henry A. Frederickson
B. H. Burtt
Frederickson
Beadle County
Commercial Department
Huron College
Chicago and North Western Railway
Kansas Avenue
Ed Coates
Walter Coates
Charles Gilbert
William Corcoran
E. A. Mongeau
George Thel Jer
Beach Avenue
Dave Rafferty
Pittsburg
Kansas
Nevada
Marian Gol Stewart Hosts Frankfort Choir Evening
Miss Marian Gol Stewart entertained members of the Methodist choir at her Frankfort home on Friday evening. The regular choir practiced games followed by lunch, in a casual social gathering that featured fellowship and cheer.
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Frankfort
Marian Gol Stewart
Methodist
Roosevelt and senate clash over relief amid labor politics
The article notes continued friction between President Roosevelt and the Senate over relief measures, with House Democrats backing the president despite labor voter backlash. It mentions 10,000 CDC jobs promised to congressmen, cordial reception of Cordiality Alb Le er Green at the White House, and broader themes of military intel, Soviet far east concerns, Japanese distrust, and radio broadcasts by Huey Long. The piece also cites AAA officials tracking information leaks and a former newspaper guild journalist joining the AAA payroll.
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Senate
House
Burns
CDC
Alb
Leer Green
Am Wate House
Bill
Far Eest
Japan
Moscow
Russia
Far East
Siberia
Mongolia
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