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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1940
Page
4
Jim Farley reportedly receives job offers from many figures except hair tonic makers. Jack Dempsey appears to begin a comeback trend. Haile Selassie is said to be returning to Africa. Chile warns about Nazi influence, suggesting a firmer stance rather than indifference.
A fragmented OCR puzzle page lists a horizontal and vertical clue grid with numbers and partial word hints. It references arias about poets, biblical phrases, and linguistic definitions while mixing in topics like health spring, noble prize, and public speakers. The piece reads like a cryptic crosswords style feature and sparse note on poets of Ireland with scattered word hints and puzzle directions.
A reflective essay argues that modern individuals wage inner wars between brutal necessity and humane virtue. It contends civilization survives by choosing a better path over violence, acknowledging force may briefly prevail yet erodes the mind’s better corner. The piece urges fighting with purpose yet remaining sure a better way exists.
The piece notes that 132901 troops and equipment are to be moved this summer using 466 special trains 3112 coaches 1324 baggage cars and 497 flat cars. It highlights American railroad efficiency enabling a large scale operation and underscores the magnitude of modern military logistics.
BON VOYAGE, AMERICAS: Amid European warship patrols, the new American liner America will sail August 10 from New York for the West Indies. Built for peacetime Europe service, it will temporarily carry cruise passengers. The ship, hailed as a national pride, began keel in August 1888 and launched in August 1939, now set for its maiden voyage in August 1840 as the world hopes for a return to sane trade and calmer times.
The entry reflects on how great leaders are shaped by others and the influence of kindness. The writer notes a busy day with chores, a missed club gathering, and a brief visit from Paul and Amy about twine costs rising with rain. The piece contemplates interdependence and the impact of encouragement on progress.
The column advises men on how to irritate their wives by praising other women for appearance and wealth, making jabs about rivalries, and belittling her efforts. It stresses avoiding supportive, respectful behavior and highlights gendered social traps and petty remarks as unhelpful.
A collection of period quotes reflecting diverse views on peace, national honor, and authority. Cordell Hull and Petain figures are cited, alongside Alfred Rosenberg and Rosita Royce, illustrating wartime rhetoric and public persona in a mixed, provocative mix of statements.
A Minneapolis man George Herthaus was revived after drowning in Lake Nikolis. He described darkness and water pressing him down before resuscitation by James R. Nichols. He warned widespread caution to prevent drownings as hot weather draws inexperienced swimmers.
Washington economists aligned with the National Defense Commission anticipate a government directed national life, with production control and a 20 to 25 billion annual budget. They warn of a defense led inflationary boom, a rationing system, and heavy state spending beyond New Deal levels as industry shifts to war readiness. Nations face a potential doubling of income taxes after elections.
New York July 25 six year old Dionne Quintuplets will make their first U S broadcast in over three years on WJZ NBC Thursday night August 1 listing Europe and Inter American topics among NBC CBS and local station schedules.
South Dakota Legionnaires will gather for their twenty second department convention in Watertown with national commander Raymond J. Kelly and Governor Bushfield among speakers. Senators Bulow and Gurney and Congressmen Mund Case and others are listed for Monday events as committees meet on rehabilitation and child welfare. The convention opens Sunday night with sessions, a parade at 4 pm, and a memorial service by Rex P McDermott.
Mr and Mrs George Corrin and family from Iowa recall a July 25 trip visiting Adams Wis Clar and Fort Dodge Ia. They traveled to the Grotto at West Bend Ta and reflect that the British constitution is an unwritten, evolving body of rules and principles formed by acts of Parliament and judicial decisions.
A fashion notice promotes a semi tailored frock with a full skirt and fitted waist, in navy black or sheer with white organdy embroidery accents. Pattern No 4751 fits sizes 12 to 40 with short or long sleeves and yardage requirements. Order by mail from Today's Pattern Service at 211 Wacker Drive Chicago IL.
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