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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1931
Page
4
The piece notes objections by Hipple and merchants to taxes on theater admissions and autos while urging broad tax reform. It argues real estate and agricultural land bears too much burden and calls for reducing farmers’ costs without raising total taxes, hoping legislative support follows.
The piece cites Calvin Coolidge arguing that party platforms are essential to representative government and that independence from parties harms popular government. It singles out Senator Norris as opposing party loyalty while criticizing newspapers for eroding party responsibility and argues for firm party discipline to preserve the voice of the people.
The piece argues South Dakota remains distinctly rural as its legislature includes many farmers. It asserts farmers now see common interests with towns, predicting wiser, more sympathetic policy across farm and town issues. The author notes 23 of 45 state senators and 59 of 103 house members come from farming backgrounds.
The paper notes Warren E. Green inspires broad public confidence as he assumes the governorship. It praises his careful study of duties and urges cooperation from citizens while warning about appointment pressures and the need for prudent people choices. It hopes for a strong administration with bipartisan support.
The Press argues that foreign and domestic malcontents threaten order and that brutal responses abroad underline the U S government's resolve. It asserts that trial and death sentences demonstrate government vigor, and a failure would signal decay, urging unity and support for lawful authority.
The New York World discusses how rising dollar purchasing power hurts debtors including farmers. It notes 21 percent price rise since 1926, increasing interest burdens and real value of debt. The article critiques Senator Norris and Henry Doherty, arguing for wealth to spend freely to boost employment and business activity.
The Dakota Belles Cooking club of Beadie county led by Mildred Lyman starts the flat grain foods project. Officers include Lois Jones as vice president and Lois Murray as secretary treasurer. Members plan Lake Poinsett trips, organize an orchestra, and raise funds for club camp with plays and entertainments.
Marion Mann of Wolsey tells how the 4-H junior short course inspired youth. She praises classes recreation and storytelling, notes enjoying candy making and wall hangings, and especially the orchestra under Professor Carl Christensen. She thanks Laivish and the Evening Huronite for support from local business and professional men of Huron.
The Girl Scouts report a 1930 membership rise of about 42 000, roughly 20 percent above the prior year's increase, with 43 percent of new leaders being college or high school graduates. Councils show growing camping, camps, and new depots reflecting rapid expansion amid a weak business mood.
A pioneer Girl Scout article extols the jack knife as essential gear for self sufficiency on desert islands or overnight hikes. It details making shelters beds trolling camp gadgets and cooking with green twigs and bark while stressing preparedness and practical woodsmanship.
The Merry Maids 4-H club held its third meeting of the year at leader Hezel Grayce Tollefson's home. Lucile Kezar earned a free trip. Ada Haar was chosen to attend the junior short course. Demonstrations on meat cutting followed a brief club program and refreshments were served. Members present included Lucile Kezar Ruby Palmer Ada Haar Pearl Odle Hazel Grayze Tollefson Cynthia Burt Ruth Burt Winefred Allbee Mary Allbee Fileen Smith Evelyn Burt and Mrs. Tollefson.
John Landrigan, living in Cavour, spent most of his time in the forging plant as interest in club work surged in Richland during a recent roundup. The piece notes he pursued a box chat and funior short courses while showing rising engagement in local activities.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a sponsor named Bradley and an implied club event. Lacking clear nouns, dates, or places, the item reads as a damaged notice or sport club note with uncertain names and actions.
South Dakota farmers across thirty counties endorsed a state income tax at five Farm Bureau conferences and a 175 member group at Agar Corn Show unanimously supported it. Rural clubs have sent resolutions in favor, arguing the tax would replace existing burdens, fund roads, and ensure a fair system based on ability to pay while opponents fail to offer substitutes.
A letter expressing support for a complete tax revision in South Dakota is signed by Geo. B. Kennard as secretary and sent on behalf of the South Dakota Farm Bureau Federation. It endorses comprehensive reform and urges favorable consideration by authorities.
Twenty years ago in Huron William Finch and Wis. Pearse Pinch left for St. Louis to take West Point entrance exams at Jefferson Barracks. Jim Venables shipped a large stock shipment to Chicago. Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Helm, and others traveled for visits. Barrows returned from Minneapolis. Marshall visited Hawarden. Annis attended to business in town. Warwick returned from Des Moines. Smith seeks medical care after a facial injury.
Hand county 4 H club girl Davis Huixs reports a short course trip was enjoyable and aims to exhibit articles at the State Fair. She thanks Huron business leaders and the Chamber of Commerce for breakfast on the way, and plans a Chicago trip, sharing lessons with club friends.
Wayland, January 5. A carnival and watch party at the community hall, sponsored by the girls reserve club, drew praise for a short program of music and recitations. The event provided nearly 40 in profit from booths and two cake sales won by Pe Olson and Mrs Wood. Advisor Mrs Gladys Lloyd and club members feel well repaid.
Word came from Seattle of the death of Tom Crisman former editor of the Journal-Observer He won broad remembrance among Spink county residents Crisman lived near Deland in childhood taught school and later served two terms as county superintendent of schools He then entered the newspaper business continuing in Redfield until his later years
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