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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1929
Page
4
This dated excerpt notes the Astorians leaving the Missouri River in 1811 on a path to the Pacific via the Grand River. It also records the 1918 death of frontier figure Joseph Volin in Volin at age zero.
In Rapid City travelers take a long cave tour near Custer Battlefield Highway. Inside the crystal chamber a lifelike rose crystal Bess, a clear lake 100 feet underground, and a rock deer surprise visitors as stalactites and stalagmites dazzle the group before returning to Rapid City tired but thrilled.
The article discusses tensions between China and Soviet Russia over the Chinese Eastern railway in Manchuria. It notes Chinese expulsion of Soviet officials, Chinese control shifts, and Japan’s South Manchuria railway success under Japanese management. It weighs potential conflict, foreign involvement, and the League of Nations role as observers watch for a negotiated resolution.
American journalist William Philip Simms reports from Japan on magnates who rose from nothing to wealth and power. He notes a shared spirit of optimism with the United States and believes this drive fuels Japan’s rapid progress. The piece mentions advice given to the young Japanese and hints at Amari’s future.
The text argues that early American democracy thrived on boundless frontier opportunity, later giving way to corporate influence yet still offering chances for young people. It compares this ideal to Japan’s evolving democracy, though Japan is closer to feudal remnants.
Press comment asserts Iowa leads in road spending relative to population and valuation and ranks high in highway progress. It notes Iowa was fourth in total highway expenditures in 1928, with Illinois, New York and Indiana ahead in spending and Illinois surpassing in paved road construction.
A 1929 NEA item notes Hollywood glamour and real estate selling dreams around defunct studios. It recounts crowds rushing to see a studio site, restaurants tied to film stars, and a manager who opened a museum of trick sets. It ends with a wary view of public fascination and staged film lore.
Central standard time radio schedule listing multiple stations and programs including U S Marine Band Detective Mysteries Buffalo Symphony Orchestra Voice of Columbia Historic Trials Joan of Arc Old Counselor's Reception Rudy Sannella Orchestra and Jack Albin Dance Orchestra with various station affiliations and time slots noted in dense OCR text.
A dense OCR of radio and orchestra listings shows Chicago stations with dance music programs and evenings featuring orchestras, dance bands, and variety acts. Entries list times for Chicago and other cities, with stations, program titles, and musical guests across hours.
A fragmented radio listing shows Theatrical Hour at 10 15 with concert orchestra Bh I KM G6X Bt and Louis-1090, followed by Ozark Program at 9 00 and Trio at 10 00 plus Stove League and Atmos and Am. The entry references WABC schedule and three hour blocks.
Brookings July 17 South Dakota State College reports Medora's Chief's Fairy 696612 started at 3 years 7 months and produced 710.62 pounds of fat and 12 282 pounds of milk in 305 days earning the senior d year old 365 day Jersey Championship. Fairy is among eleven daughters of Red Play's Fairy Lad and is cared for by senior dairy students using milking machines.
In a tight junior two year old event Poa edged butter fit to claim the championship with a 4: record highlighting State Sweet Pads as a competing entrant.
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