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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
4
A fragmented word puzzle lists horizontal and vertical clues spanning Greek myth figures. Entries hint at names like Narcissus and Echo, with various definitions such as time, place, and objects. The grid references, wordplay, and stray fragments depict a recurring crossword style puzzle from a historical newspaper page.
The piece argues that democracy survives in Czechoslovakia, notes Masaryk's American ties, and asserts Nazi pressure targets the German minority there while highlighting a deprived Tyrolean Germans example. It contends American sympathy should favor Czechs against Nazi aims and questions Nazi motives.
The article compares Roosevelt’s hesitation over the 1928 tax bill to past presidential veto politics, highlighting Cleveland’s 1894 Wilson-Gorman tariff clash and Harrison era tariff hikes. It notes how presidents sought tariff reforms, faced Congress, and the bills’ mixed receptions in the Senate and House.
The passage recalls Presidents Cleveland Taft and Hoover wrestling with tariff laws. It notes the Payne Aldrich bill signed amid controversy, the Beveridge La Follette push against it, and Hoover’s endorsement of flex provisions. Odd quips follow about a volcanic eruption, a dog graduate, and aging actors.
Ruth Millett argues for hostesses to end gatherings at a reasonable hour. She suggests playing Good Night Ladies to cue guests to depart, noting many hosts stretch hospitality beyond comfort. A social code of do unto others could help guests leave on time.
A fragmented clipping recalls early airmail pilots navigating rail routes to read station names without trains, cites claims of modern science, and includes quips from figures such as F Paul Culver and Morris Ernst. It also mentions ship reports near Alaska and a jab at lawyers and the self-made man by Hoover.
A quirky dialog scene shows Aunt Dusty crying over Uncle Hod jesting about science. He claims tears contain phosphorous salt sodium chloride and mostly water, claiming science explains emotion away.
Minneapolis Journal discusses the troubled public image of air travel versus its safety record and forecasts dramatic growth. J Munroe Johnson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce, predicts air passenger service will dominate in twenty years aided by experiments with a 40 ton airboat carrying 72 passengers and mail across the Atlantic.
A Central South Dakota diary notes a cool wind and drying quilts by rainwater, valuing blankets over antiques like Aunt Martha’s blue moire wedding dress. Neighbors share cinnamon rolls and a cocoa bread pudding recipe, highlighting practical farming routines and cozy domestic treats.
West Park Development Association estimated over 2 000 people visited the West Fark swimming pool yesterday afternoon and evening. Between 300 and 500 dipped in the big saucer shaped bowl. A marriage license was issued to Lloyd R Bakey and Maciai Ellen Dempster. Mrs. John L. Pyle visited Huron after five and a half months in cities east with her son and daughters. Others arriving include Margaret Hall from Minneapolis and Miss Lucile Otto. Local residents and relatives, including Mrs. Roy Orr and son Luyerne Forbes, were seen in town.
New York stores place first newspaper ads for television receivers after demonstrations by Communicating Systems Inc VP Charles J. Berensfeld. Listings cover radio schedules on WEAF WABC WJZ and NBC CBS stations with various programs and orchestras.
A federal court hearing opened in Fargo to test the legality of North Dakota's theater divorcement act of 1927. Paramount Pictures, the Minnesota Amusement Co and the American Amusement Co sue Gov. William Langer and state officials, alleging the act prevents theater operations by producers or distributors in North Dakota. The three-judge panel includes Judge George F. Sullivan from St. Paul and judges Seth Thomas and Joan B. Sanborn.
Washington reports practical difficulties in enforcing the planned economy as Agriculture Secretary Wallace faces loan parity issues for wheat. Agents fear loans tied to 52 to 75 percent parity raise world market prices, risking export losses and government stockpiles. Crop prospects show a large supply year with 400 million bushel carryover predicted, while current plantings and winter output push total near a billion bushels.
Nebraska Senator Frank J. Brady of Atkinson will speak in Huron on Tuesday evening June 6. The event, sponsored by the retail division of the Chamber of Commerce, includes a dinner at the Marvin Hughitt Hotel with advance ticket sales to follow. Brady, noted for chairing Nebraska’s appropriations committee, will discuss state finances and why Nebraska is a prime advertising target.
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