Railways seek 15 percent rise on farm products
Testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission shows carriers plan a flat 15 percent increase on farm products, risking a 15 percent drop in local prices and a 15 percent higher cost for manufactured goods in farming regions. J J Pelley of the New York New Haven and Hartford describes the railroads’ demand, urging limits to protect agriculture from further economic strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce ’ Commission
J. J. Pelley
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Recognizing Great Men and the 1850s Forebears
The piece argues fame shifts with time, noting Thoreau Melville and Whitman were overlooked heroes of 1850s America while industrialists and politicians dominated then. It asks which present Americans will be revered a century hence, whether industry leaders or controversial artists and writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Tomlinson
America
Thoreau
Melville
Whitman
California
Mr. Tomlinson
A Quirk of the Law in an Illinois Case
A convict faces potential release due to a clerical error in docketing. Indicted for larceny, he was mislisted as facing embezzlement, prompting his lawyers to seek freedom before sentence completion. Courts must weigh the impact of procedural missteps on final disposition.
The Timeliest Book on Reparations by Hjalmar Schacht
The timeliest book of the summer is The End of Reparations by Hjalmar Schacht former Reichsbank president. He argues Germany cannot pay reparations forever and must raise exports to create a national surplus. He calls for a unified Europe with low tariffs, colonial restoration, and allied aid, while criticizing the Versailles treaty and German missteps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hjalmar Schacht
Pr. Schacht
Reichsbank
Germany
Cras
Rhine
Dr. Schacht
Europe
Hazard of the game blocks golf ball damage suits
The Pennsylvania superior court ruled that being struck by a golf ball is a normal hazard of play and a golfer injured in this way cannot sue the ball’s driver for damages. The decision suggests golfers must look out for themselves amid the game’s inherent risks.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
The Tragedy of Wheat and the Call for Stability
The piece laments two years of acreage drives in the Southwest that kept planting winter wheat in Kansas and the Texas panhandle. It argues that low farm prices and market forces threaten the wheat industry, urging intelligent planning to raise profits by producing less, not more, and to stabilize prices through reduced production.
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Minneapolis Journal
Southwest
Kansas
Texas Panhandle
Northwest
Farm Board
Kansig
Washington
John Lee Coulter
Whale of a Kick Out of The Front Page
Aberdeen American editor praises The Front Page as a grand spectacle while Fred Christopherson of Sioux Falls Argus-Leader criticizes it as far fetched. The piece lauds Hildy Johnson and Menjou, calling the drama a superb pictorial of newspaper life though not entirely accurate.
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Fred Christopherson
Sioux Falls
Argus-Leader
Fred
Hildy Johnson
Momery
Menjou
Dem
Jong
Allke
Id Buros
Hildy
Elkton Editor Faces Backlash Over Publicity
A letter from Alpena Journal recalls Elkton editors clashing with records over celebration publicity. Citizens urged newspaper restraint, while editors argued public notice strengthens community continuity despite local pushback.
Huron Girls Return From Camp Experience
Jace Hurst and Carolyn Rayburn of Skoomatap troop 5 returned from Camp CheKPa at Lake Enemy Swim after two weeks. The camp run by Aberdeen Girl Scout area offered units Trailers Dakotshs Adventurers and Fronters with trained staff, camp nurse, hikes, and a circus. Parents attended a water pageant and demonstrations as campers displayed skills. The trip was won by Carolyn Rayburn, with thanks to Huron community and The Evening Huronite. more girls urged to attend next year.
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Jace Hurst
Carolyn Rayburn
Skoomatap
Chekpa
Lake Enemy Swim
Carolyn
Aberdeen
Girl Scouts
Rls
Scouts
National Headquarters
Walter
Huron
Carolyn Bai
Skoonatap
Selby Baby Beef Clubbers Feed 20 Calves This Year
The Blue Ribbon Baby Beef club of Selby is sponsored by the Selby Commercial club. In November 1950, 18 boys and one girl joined to feed 20 calves for about nine months. Each member would share a loss if a calf died through no fault of the owner. They meet monthly for updates and instruction from the leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ribbon Baby Beef Club of
Selby
Selby Commercial Club
Dakota Farmer
New Equipment Is Bought By League at School
The Jefferson school league in Custer township organized last Friday in September 1427. Elinor Spring reports Ella Eschen taught first year. Bebe Bloodgood named president and Eva Sprung secretary. Members grew to 18 pupils, later 12 in 1929, with yearly programs and fundraisers. They bought gear, a phonograph, records, a croquet set, and now hold $8.55 in treasury.
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Jefferson School
Custer Township
Headie County
Elinor Spring
Nellie M. Brusso
Ella Eschen
Bebe Bloodgood
Eva Spring
Lucky Lindy
Elinor Sprung
Wallace Mann
Eva Sprung
Pierre
Margaret Gabel
Elmer Spring
Senior 4-H Club Demonstration Plans Set for Howard Meet
Canova senior 4-H club selects pattern alteration and garment fitting for its demonstration at the Miner county achievement day in Howard on August 12. Mabelle Snethen hosts. Georgia Rae Easter attended as home extension agent and instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canova
Miner County
Howard
Mabelle Snethen
Georgia Rae Easter
Ethel Margaret Easter
New Jersey
Firms Back 1931 Program for Huron Youth Camps
Business and professional men of Huron sponsor a Central South Dakota program giving boys and girls camp and conference access this year. Prizes include news writing contest trips via The Evening Huronite with about MB trips awarded. State C L convention in Pierre, Camp Wilson at Lake Byron, and other camps in Lake Okoboji, Chek Pat Lake, Enemy Swim, and Camp OsEtak are named. Twelve Boy Scouts attend Camp DeKioTehnett Miller with one to out-of-state camp. one scout to Camp OsEtak. Four 4-H members attend the junior short course at Breckings. Contest rules sent to club leaders. trips awarded pre-trip. delegates noted. Supporting sponsors listed including Sareen B Richards Insurance, National Bank of Huron, Churchill and Benson, Farmers and Merchants Bank, and others.
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Huron
Central
South Dakota
Huronile
C. L
Pierre
Wilson
Lake Byron
Lake Okoboji
Atimad Fiost
Lake Enemy
Minnesta
DeKioTehnett Miller
OsEoTak
Breckings
Hidden Proverb Puzzle From Crosswords in Historical Page
A fragmented horizontal and vertical word puzzle presents a list of clues with mismatched letters and misprints. It includes entries for common words and varied terms such as proverbs, birds, body parts, and actions, with several garbled lines and stray letters across a historical newspaper page.
Gettysburg Girls To Demonstrate Garments At August 18
The Progressive Maids Clothing club of Gettysburg reports on garments completed this club year during a meeting at Doris and Shirley Russell’s home. Elsie Larson notes Mildred Bruner and Blanche Simon will demonstrate on August 18. A float of an old stage coach will represent the club at Gettysburg’s July 22 celebration.
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Gettysburg
Progressive Maids Clothing Club
Doris
Shirley Russell
Elsie Larson
Mildred Bruner
Blanche Simon
Sophia
Anna Kilian
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Huron F Puileing Co
Bohart D. Lusk
Bec
Boren
B.D
Associated Frees
Associated Press
Ows
Famber Arth Bureau of Circulatios
Department Oc
As & Gles
Lusk-Mitcheel Newspapers, Inc
Alpena Journal
Elkton
Record
Basksen
Haxel Christo
Frankfort
Ads Elevator
Selby Baby Beef Clubbers
Sprone
Ponetin Shaw
Soade Sareen
Richards Insurance Agency
Tneuracce Agency
F. Bodin
National Bank of Huron Howes and Temmey
Churchill and Benson
William Ixsenhith
Security National ‘Bank
Publix Theaters
Longstaff and Gardner
James River Implement Company
Deere and Webber Company
Dakota Central Telephone Company
Thomas
Vere
D. Kingea
Ireland
Yesterdai
Merle
Maver
Tos
Ibe
Max Bendix
NBC
NEW Nash
D. Urquhart & Sons, Inc
Wisconsin
Huron, S. D
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