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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
2
Brookings July 1 Observations by P. L. Keene of South Dakota State College show that ash and oak withstand prairie drought better than other varieties. Boxelder and cottonwood grow quickly but are short lived, while ash, elm, oak and hackberry promise more permanent shelter as the prairie trees mature.
Spink County CCC quota is filled with thirty to forty boys leaving Aberdeen for training. Names listed include Walt er Schnittgrund, Wane Watson, Karl Gast, Roscoe Appletoft, Robert Tubandt, Harry Wolf, and many others. Also notes a Bryant concert by Elmer Cary's band and Wartburg college quartet’s church concert at St Pauls, plus a Frankfort weiner roast for Sunday school pupils.
Vermillion July 19 Pancho Villa is the new pet at the University of South Dakota Museum. The collared feccary Dictyotes Torquatus stands about a foot tall and was bought near the Mexican border for 9 cents. He bonds with humans, rides in cars, and chews on milk while feeding on grass and corn. Director W H Over says Pancho will stay until maturity, when he will be two and a half feet tall with a white neck collar.
Miss Esse Neuendorf traveled to Brookings to join a six week free schooling project offered by the Emergency Relied administration of South Dakota. About 60 women statewide can participate with courses for two age groups 18 to 28 and 28 to 34. The Pierre office arranged the offer and the program aims to train leaders and advisers for town schools next year.
The Unc jion Grove Sunday school held a picnic at St Lawrence Grove Saturday afternoon with cake and ice cream. About 35 people attended. Mrs and Mrs Glenn Williams were surprised by 30 friends with a miscellaneous shower after their recent marriage. High school seniors in South Dakota will receive invitations to the Dakota Day football game on November 3 between Morningside College and the University. About 40 percent of total milk production is turned into butter.
Agricultural briefing shows 55 percent crop condition on July 1 with corn yield forecast at 15 bushels per acre across 3,774,001 acres, totaling 43,401,000 bushels. Durum wheat 17 percent yield about 4 bushels per acre on 116,000 acres. spring wheat 18 percent with 38 bushels per acre on 785,000 acres. Total spring wheat around 3,447,000 bushels, oats 18 percent with 5,344,000 bushels. barley 18 percent about 4.5 bushels on 606,000 acres. Potatoes 52 percent of normal. tame hay 492,000 tons. wild hay 509,000 tons. Wheat, flax, and other crops noted with historic comparisons.
Brookings reports show record heat in May and dust storms plus a spring drought reduced South Dakota crops. Many farmers abandoned planted land as drought and heat persisted before late June rains revived pastures. Remaining small grains will be low, but better than feared. Corn in final stages of development by July 1.
A farewell gathering was held at the home of Arthur Moon in St Lawrence to honor the Albert Pietz family who are preparing for an extended visit to the western region. The event reflected local ties and good wishes for their travels.
Brookings July 18 Special Linoleums worn from use can be redecorated to greatly enhance appearances in kitchens or other rooms. Steps include cleaning and drying, patching holes, applying base color with flat paint, and adding decorative touches. Stippling, sponging, and stencils create harmonious color effects, followed by varnish and wax for protection.
Gam Beckman, back from Lake of the Woods, shows three fine musterlunges as proof of a big fish tale. The largest weighs 34 pounds and the lot is on display at Krone Ice Company.
An old Kellogg advertisement urges neglect of common constipation as a serious matter and promotes All-Bran as a safe daily cereal option. It claims bulk and vitamin B aid regular habits, notes All-Bran’s blood-building iron, and suggests two tablespoonfuls daily with meals.
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