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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1938
Page
4
A long, critical look at lax enforcement of laws in the United States illustrated by a notorious Ohio gangster who avoided prison for years despite a string of arrests. The piece argues repeated legal failures allowed a dangerous criminal to escape punishment until finally sentenced to life. The author questions a system that peppers records with no-papered indictments and parole by governor order.
Snappy captions note teachers urging hands on civics work, Paris gas masks, and joking quips about soap futures and longevity. Satirical snippets mention a trailer baby, Barrymore selling his home with curios, and amnesiac railway passengers. Census shows one third of farmers have outside income.
A fashion preview questions the future of women’s styles. It notes that trends like evening gowns morphing into nightdresses and pajamas resembling gowns may blur distinctions, creating social blunders and bewildering men.
Brain work on brain work signals new danger to traditional curricula as Dickenson College unveils a course to teach students to think for themselves. The program aims to guide the formulation of sound working principles and marks a shift toward independent inquiry. J L King contributes to related educational work.
Ruth Millett argues the duration of a wife’s work outside the home hinges on marriage dynamics. She cites a veteran executive noting wives should quit when their pay becomes a luxury, as husbands typically move through protest acceptance and expectation phases. The piece distinguishes workers for pay from those who work for passion.
The fragment cites Sophie Tucker and several figures including D Frederick Burnett, commissioner of Alcohol Beverage Control of New Jersey, and Robert Griffin of Detroit in a context of theatre plans, drink culture, and a divorce award. It mentions a champagne frolic for a wife and a Philadelphia advisory master.
Diary entry from Central South Dakota on a July Friday describes long hay stacks built by Jerry and Jim, reflecting youth dream versus endurance, with threshing due next week and grasshoppers threatening. Planned jam makes use of soft fruits, apricots, currants, and raspberries. shared recipe emphasizes fresh fruit, sugar, thorough mashing, and cooling in jars for preservation.
Comic reminiscence on show business from the 19th century noting how radio educated the public and let laypeople hear theatre jargon. A quip about churchgoing and an aunt fearing lateness with an uncle joking he can hear the organist's theme song.
Thousands watched from the streets as a man stood on a ledge for hours above a skyscraper and finally leaped to his death. The crowd, vendors, and bystanders turned the event into a grotesque spectacle in New York City, reflecting on urban thrill culture and the impact of crowds on desperate acts. The incident raised questions about spectacle, danger, and the crowd’s influence on individual choice.
Twenty years ago in Huron several residents were visiting relatives across Minnesota and beyond. Mrs T C G Young and daughter Nora visited Solon Springs near Duluth while Mr and Mrs L N Jones with Ralph and Misa Mabel Ebert stayed at Lake Shetek. J T Cass returned from Montana reporting rain that aided North Dakota crops more than Montana. Mrs J L Hazel and sons left for Seattle after visiting Mrs M Thomas and C A Kelley. J H VarnDuren and Mrs Parrott plus Miss Grace Colr planned moves to Raymond North Dakota. Dixon Ward returned to Jefferson Barracks after visiting family in the city.
Dre White of Montrose and Mrs. Carr of Dell Rapids, sister of Mr Rolla Kenni son, have been here for an extended visit and expect to return home Saturday.
Mr and Mrs B J Harvey of Minneola Minnesota were overnight guests in the Charles Nesfield residence on Wednesday.
Time is Central Standard. WPA administrator Harry Hopkins is set for a Memphis Friday night broadcast via WABC CBS at 3 30. The day’s radio lineup lists NBC CBS and various programs from 5 15 p m to 1 00 a m featuring talks concerts sports and music across stations WIZ WEAF WABC WOR WRC and CBS network feeds.
In Philadelphia Arthur R Flanagan reports a burglary where 61008 in silverware vanished while the family vacationed. The intruders apparently wore the hosts pajamas and used the beds, suggesting several nights spent in the home before being discovered. An Oklahoma City note mentions Rotarians and a dining scene amid unclear details about local lines and a rolling system related to oxygen in waters and an automobile.
A playful puzzle fills this item with clues for a long list of definitions and cross references. Answers range from common terms to game and science words, weaving a wordplay grid that tests vocabulary and spatial thinking across many numbered slots.
A Chicago desk column reports ethnologists dismiss the fascist notion of a pure Aryan Italian race. It notes Italy's mixing with Greeks, Celts, and other groups, and challenges Mussolini's racial theories. The piece also touches on Morgenthau whispers in Paris and Mexican rail property payments, ending with Navy mail to FDR via the canal zone.
Midh Dayosso July 2 A storm broke a large window in a hardware store. The manager, Bert Hartshova, complained the insurance company was slow to respond. He sent a second message reminding the carrier he covers their burglar insurance. The window was replaced promptly after his insistence.
NEW YORK July 2 Bethlehem Steel Corp today reported for the quarter ended June net income of 150.25 dollars, compared with 90.5 dollars in the prior quarter and 10,022,874 in the second quarter of 1907. Directors ordered the regular quarterly dividends of 1.735 on the 5 per cent preferred and 0.03 on the 5 per cent, 21 per share preferred.
Sheriff transfers to Federal Mtg Corp and to H O for parcels in Huron and Dak Sav & Lean Co. entries, including NW4 24-10-60 and Lot 4 Be 2 John's Addition in Huron, with amounts 3234 and 766 and 150 for Lot 7 in Ser & Foster's First Additions. Admr Edna Roush transfers to Dak Sav & Leans Co for Lot 7 Be 4 Ser & Foster's First Additions, Huron.
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