No Mood For Delays In Hoover Debt Postponement Debated
The Kansas City Star argues congress must adjourn politics to act on President Hoover's inter governmental debt postponement plan. With a tight House split and a protracted speaker election possible, delay could ruin the plan. Editors urge bipartisan cooperation and warn against partisan obstruction as patriotism and national interests trump party aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Congress
the Star
House
Hoover
Washington
Europe
Blame in Murder Case Focuses on Moral Values
In a Chicago murder trial of a youth who killed a police officer, an alienist argued the youth has an undeveloped sense of moral values. Critics say criminology theory is too technical for safeguarding society and urge strict sentencing and rehabilitation within prison walls.
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Chicago
Crimea
Moral decay blamed on lax homes amid economic strain
The speaker argues that economic hardship harms moral standards and that older adults, not youths, bear responsibility for instilling values in the young. He urges introspection and criticizes blaming youth for crime, calling for more parental and household duty to curb violence.
Troth criticized for time spent in Black Hills region
The Canoon Herald says L. G. Troth, secretary of agriculture, faces criticism for focusing on the Black Hills at the expense of other areas. The paper argues unity benefits the whole state and urges support for Troth while urging wider service across South Dakota. Watertown welcomes cement paving toward the Codington county line on federal highway No. 212 and notes the eleven mile stretch has long been in poor condition. The Iroquois Chief anticipates rail freight rate increases looming rather than immediate approval.
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Canoon Herald
L. G. Troth
Agriculure
Black Hills
Troth
Blair Hills
South Dakota
Watertown
Codington County
Press Comment on SD Delegation Faces Many Tasks
Argus Leader urges South Dakota's senators and representatives in Congress to tackle a broad agenda. Key issues include opposing a 15 percent railroad freight-rate hike, reforming the Federal Farm Board’s wheat policy, battling grasshoppers with federal aid, and seeking federal loans for livestock, feed, and seeds. The piece notes opportunities to serve and justify lawmakers’ pay.
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Argus
Areist
South Dakota
Congress
Federal Farm Board
Farewell to Fairbanks Hero Films and Tax License Changes
The article notes Douglas Fairbanks abandoning the fast moving hero roles for a new travelogue venture, marking the end of an era for his iconic on screen character. It also warns motorists of a July license law requiring headlights adjustment proof and tax receipts, with stiff penalties for delinquents and back taxes.
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Douglin Fairbanks
Moore
Fairbanks
Charlie Chaplin
Dougla Fairbanks
Trenemer
Three Scouts Save Lives in July Rescues
Hartford Girl Scout Lorraine Chatton, 13, saved a man and wife at Atlantic Beach when the husband fatigued by a cramp could not aid his wife. Lorraine used an inflated rubber float to reach them, shouted for help, and a life boat arrived to assist. In Rochester, Margaret Powers, 12, pulled her sister from the Genesee river and used artificial respiration to revive her. In Viborg, Telene Ebbesen saved her brother LaVerne from burning injuries by quickly extinguishing flames and bandaging.
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Lorraine Chatton
Hartford
Lorraine
Mre
Heroux
Margaret
Dorothy
Viborg
S. D
Telene Ebbesen
LaVerne
Telene
4-H Teams Prepare For Annual Events
4-H teams work on demonstrations for county district and state meets says H M Jones state club leader. Many requests for outlines. local and county contests prepare winning teams for district and state events. Counties with over 300 active members may send an extra team. home extension districts may send one team in home economics. Grand champions win trips to the National Club Congress in Chicago.
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H. MM. Jones
Chicago
Fai’ Board
Window Treatment Studied By 4-H Club
The Room Improvement club met at Mrs Ella Lewis home on July 2% with a roll call on "A Picture I See from My Window." Seremay Reese led a discussion on window treatment and Alice Blankenburity demonstrated wastebaskets and lampshades. Refreshments were served by Miss Lewis and Miss Blankenburg provided entertainment. Next meeting is August 12 per Vera Moran, club reporter.
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Dora
Ella Lewis
Sacajawea Scouts Hold Regular Meeting at Church Basement
Eighteen Girl Scouts of Sacajawea troop 3 met at the Presbyterian church basement for the regular weekly serving. Kathryn Anne Osun reports the meeting opened with Gi Scout songs led by captain F B White. Attendance was down due to vacation trips as girls formed patrol groups to discuss lessons and play games, closing at 5 50 with Taps.
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Sacajawea
Sacajawea Troop
Presbyterian Church
Kathryn Anne Osun
Troup
F. B. White
Progressive Quintet Health Meeting Notes
Disorderly OCR text outlines a business meeting led by Fennie Burger with Geraldine Everett as president Sui Oe apoten Syates mentioned. Potato soup and donation on health discussed. States verge ere oie ite.
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Fennie Burger
Gereldine Evereta
Presi- Sui
Apoten Syates
Competition Will Be Keen At State Fair Says Leader
H M Jones the South Dakota 4 H club leader says the state fair runs September 4 to 18 with strong competition in livestock judging and demonstration teams. Events include judging contests style revue health clinic club parade and livestock sale. Members are urged to visit for at least one day to see the exhibits and premiums listed by county 4 H extension officials.
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South Dakota
Don’t Overdo 4 H Work Says Girl in Club Note
Rena Jessen of Burbank D Y outlines her 4 H club experience. She recalls starting a girls club with 15 members, making clothes, hosting picnics and swims, winning prizes at fairs, and learning cooking sewing and cotton goods research. The aim is service to parents and good citizenship.
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Rena Jessen
Burbank
Clubbers Join In Parades This Year
Fall River county 4-H clubs participated in a parade at the annual farm picnic and the sports program. Day county 4-H sponsored a Prosperity theme float at the Webster Jubilee with officers riding in a four-horse wagon. Devel county girls’ clubs displayed a club colors coach and a clothing and a canning club showed small coats for their projects.
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Fall River County
Natan
Trustees of Prosperity
Day County
Webster
Devel Country
Cottonwood 4-H Club Demonstration On Teeth Care
Cottonwood Lake Busy Bees select two teams to perform a health demonstration titled Treating and Mistreating Our Teeth at the local meet. Winners advance to county and then district events. July 16 meeting at the leader’s home covered remaining work as games and photos followed. Ida Josewaki served lunch. Redfield’s Mrs. Wesley Platte is the local club leader.
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Cottonwood 4-H
Cottomwood Lake
Ida Josewaki
Wesley Platte
Redfield
Dearborn Club Discusses Work at July Meeting
Dearborn Sunshine Baby Beet club held its regular meeting at Robert Jones home July 22. All members answered roll call. R A Cave county agent attended and showed pictures of the Prefect Lunch was served by the hostess at the gathering.
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Dearborn
Beedle County
Robert Jones
R. A. Cave
Question on Sites and Landmarks Puzzle Reference
A historical puzzle from a newspaper listing horizontal and vertical clues. Items ask for locations such as Mount Acopra gual and Mount McKinlevt, along with definitions for many common words and terms across two grids.
Ayres outlines emergency program for South Dakota
Dakota Free Press editor Tom Ayres forwards a 10 point plan to Governor Warren Green to meet low mood conditions in the state. Proposals include moratoria on mortgage payments and taxes, halving high official salaries, suspending road building, repealing special laws, leasing mills, boosting wheat gathering, creating state coal production, and establishing county commissaries to feed and clothe needy residents. The plan calls for a constitutional government restored and swift action this winter.
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Tom Ayres
Aserdeen
South Dakota
Warren Green
Dakota Free Press
Ayres
Corn-Belt Charley Remarks on Coolidge and Wheat Fireside Opinion
The columnist mulls government efficiency and rural mail delivery inclinations. He jokes about Calvin Coolidge’s image, urges letters to humanize him, and notes veterans and carriers on local routes. He ends with a wary piece on wheat prospects and bread lines.
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Calvin Coolidge
Vermont
Sam
American Legion
Twenty Years Ago in Huron Visitors and travels noted
Twenty years ago today in Huron Warren Herst and son left for a two day visit at Cavour. Attorney General and Mrs. Royal C Johnson visited the city last evening. Mrs Birdie Phillips of Sioux Falls was visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Milton Alford. Mr and Mrs Jeme Burns Jett left by automobile for Willow Lakes and Bryant where Mr Buroy has business interests.
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Warren Herst and Son
Cavour
Royal C. Johnson
Birdie Phillips
Sioux Fails Ts
Milton Alford
Jeme Burns Jett
Willow Lakes
Bryant
Buroy
Toronto visitor. several locals depart on brief trips
Thome Miss Darby of Toronto visits at Mrs Augusta Darby's home. A B Palmer leaves for Esmond and Carthage for business. Miss Helen Urquhart heads to Woodstock Ontario and other Canadian points for a month. Miss Helen Gidhm of Pierre visits Miss Jane Beil on route to Sioux City. Mr and Mrs George Hebron return from Wessington Springs. Lt Jones leaves for Redfield on business. J A Cleaver departs for Sioux Falls. Fred A Fenton goes to Aberdeen for a day. Bert Cole returns from a two week trip to Winnipeg and Canada.
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Helen Gidhm
Pierre
Jane Beil
Sioux City
George Hebron
Wessington Springs
Lt. Jones
Redfield
J. A. Cleaver
Sioux Falls
Fred A. Fenton
Aberdeen
Bert Cole
Winnipeg
Canada
Potter Fair Plans Set For August 31 To September 2
GETTYSBURG July 2 At a Potter county fair board meeting the 1931 fair was scheduled for August 31 September 1 and 2 due to tight finances no business races will be held instead running races with horses mainly from Potter or neighboring counties. Local clubs will stage 30 to 46 minute plays with stipends and prizes for best acts. Stunts include a Model T pig race requiring driver to crank the car and circle the track twice before returning the pig to its crate. Other novelty acts will be announced to entertain crowds while keeping costs down.
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Gettysburg
Potter County Fair Board
Potter County
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Lusk-Autchell Newspapers, Int
Railreads
Kansas City Times
Hazel Christof
Progressive Quintet
Mt. Acopra Gual
McKinlevt
Ekki
Charley
Huron
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