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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1940
Page
4
A torn OCR puzzle page presents horizontal and vertical clue lists with many garbled entries. It includes references to a map puzzle, word definitions, and scattered numbers, but essential words and proper nouns are obscured, leaving ambiguities in multiple clues and no coherent solution path.
The notice lists post office entry at Huron as second class matter with subscription rates in Huron by carrier and by mail, plus regional and national rates. It notes Associated Press rights for republication, advertising bureau contacts, and bureau locations in Minneapolis and New York City with a call to inquire about department or position openings.
A historical editorial cites the need for an enduring global peace led by American strength. It argues for freedom of movement and commerce, ensuring employment, independence, and sustained leverage abroad, with a cautious call to maintain the peace.
The essay argues gold may rust as a monetary anchor and urges distributing part of the United States surplus gold to foreign allies to enable exchange. It notes Europe’s shift away from gold and statesmen must use peaceful means to place money relations with other nations before gold loses value or usefulness.
The Wagner Labor Relations Act marks five years in force with 1,153,819 votes in industrial elections for collective bargaining representation. About 46 million fully employed workers exist today, meaning roughly one in 46 has voted under the law. The scope prompts both parties to defend keeping the law, while calls for modification persist.
A reflection on censorship in radio and press. The piece notes that while many say no censorship is needed, they prefer restricting what they deem unacceptable. It uses letters to the FCC to illustrate this contradiction and human nuance.
A steady stream of letters urges barring political candidates, comedy teams, or commentators from the air. The commission says it has no censorship power and attempts to forget the letters. Most writers do not realize their own censorship aim, equating it with barring content they dislike.
A Central South Dakota farm diary entry describes Independence Day rituals, reflections on the Declaration of Independence, and the contrast between past sacrifices and present conveniences. The narrator recalls cleaning, gathering peonies, and hearing a negro spiritual as daughters tidy rooms, while noting the day’s shift toward a grounded return tomorrow.
Ruth Millett contrasts two eighteen year old girls Sue and Mary, noting Sue's popularity and vanity while Mary grows through college, marries a rising businessman, and builds a stable life. Mary gains self confidence, good taste, and social ease, while Sue, though once admired, becomes defined by marriage and fading beauty. The piece argues progress requires ongoing effort and adaptation.
Quotes from Dwight W. Green and Brooks discuss protecting self-government, culture as a driver of democracy, and the need for imaginative dramatists. Moe Annerberg reflects on tax evasion consequences while Paul Montelpre suspends his Italian newspaper 1 Messagero for wartime duration.
The Star Journal warns against swift-lying gossip linking locals to fifth column activities. Rumors often lack basis, though some claim G-men question residents. Authorities caution that rumor can fuel fear, urging readers to report suspicious conduct directly to officials.
Washington rumors swirl over Roosevelt running, Hull’s possible vice presidency, and a list of potential running mates. Douglas and Louis Johnson cited as top names, with other contenders including McNutt Byrnes Rayburn Barkley Garner and La Guardia, as Farley hints at retirement and party leaders weigh campaigning needs and unity.
New York July 11 CBS plans a special five point wartime program from England Saturday night at 8:30 p.m. The schedule lists Europe news, broadcasts from WEAF NBC CBS WABC WJZ and others, with talks by Rep. F C Smith on compulsory military training and various music and entertainment programs across stations.
Rotary Club announces committee assignments for the year with chairman and members listed for Club Service Community Service International Service Classification and Membership Program Rural Urban Acquaintance Youth Service and Music. The board includes President Fisherman Vice President Wilcox Treasurer Bell Secretary Dickinson and others. A featured entertainment segment showcased motion pictures on saving presented by Robert Jakoubsk at the Wednesday meeting.
The early century plume trade, driven by greed for egret plumes known as ospreys in mills, led to near extermination of the white heron. Plumes fetched $82 an ounce. laws prohibit killing but poachers persist, destroying many birds.
An item notes Henry 8 Parmelee of Connecticut invented a sprinkler head in 1874. The device featured a perforated head and a vat held closed against a heavy spring made of low fusing material, enabling automatic release when heated.
A vintage pattern advertisement promotes Pattern No. 8745 a simple fashionable dress with classic lines. It touts easy sewing material options linen pique or stripes and notes finishing touches like a watch collar and pockets. The ad invites readers to request the pattern by mail from The Evening Hi Tonite Pattern Service in Chicago and to order a summer fashion book.
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