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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
4
The Huron Publishing Company details include location Third St SE Huron South Dakota and rates for carrier and mail subscriptions. It notes association with the Associated Press and national advertising representation by Prodden King Prodden in several cities.
Reports from across the country show high school graduates increasingly serious, liberal, and sophisticated about life. Girls ask about marriage and childbirth while boys question limits on affection and parental knowledge, signaling both challenge to and indictment of older generations. Youth seeks honest guidance and promises a stronger future.
Secretary Harold Ickes reports on the Public Works Administration one year into its giant job program. The $3.3 billion fund was allotted by 1934, with over a billion paid and about 16,900 projects underway. The estimate cites 1.418 billion hours of direct construction work at fair wages, creating substantial employment mainly in heavy and construction sectors while acknowledging criticisms of slow start and uneven city allocations.
The text lauds public value projects and a scandal free administration. Secretary Ickes is praised for his frank report on handling a large public fund described as a public trust. It cites President Cleveland and calls for Harold Tekes to earn lasting fame by treating public money with similar respect.
John Killeen Michigan GAR state commander notes the long-proposed veterans union would face strong opposition from the younger generation and women. He recalls Cedar Creek saber wound and says he would shake hands with the foe who wounded him, expressing mutual respect for soldiers who fought well despite bitterness.
Robert Jones in Mississippi has won a new trial after the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that a police officer had no right to enter Jones home without a proper warrant and ordered a retrial. The piece notes that justice can be fair even for the humble and contrasts it with Shenandoah Iowa where shoplifters are publicly scrutinized by local shop staff to deter theft.
The Sioux City Journal discusses Mussolini and Hitler meeting privately in Venice. It notes likely talks on European politics and Japanese economic aggression, with hopes that such summits could promote peace and mutual understanding among leading nations. The piece imagines a yearly gathering of world leaders to pursue humanity and stability.
Governor Olson of Minnesota recalled all dogs of war from the border with the Dakotas. Soldiers were sent to bar a farmer from moving a few starving calves onto Minnesota pasture but were withdrawn. Minnesota papers question the need for the mobilization and urge forgetting the incident, accusing the border scare of being unnecessary and overblown.
In Washington June 21 post offices reappear on the budget as Ickes resists funding unprofitable projects. Congress earmarks 355 million for post offices from two lists totaling 170 million, to be chosen by Farley and Morgenthau. The piece notes Ickes’ stance, the political stakes for re election, and mentions the AAA amendments’ fate and German trade strain amid a world boycott.
An Open Forum letter questions why the U S D Rural Credit board acts against President Roosevelt. A long tenant farmer in South Dakota claims the board forces families off improved farms, keeps poor crops, and drains cash from rents. He details debt, a dry well, and threats to leave a 13 year home, asking who will answer in Pierre or Washington. He cites Gov Berry and Director Chase, and accuses officials of neglecting rights while vast Rural Credit lands benefit others.
Farm editor invites readers to send questions about the wheat plan corn hog plan federal farm loans and allied subjects. An agricultural extension service from Brookings will answer, with personal replies available if name and address are provided.
Puzzle list enumerates clues and answers for a pastimes quiz about poets and related terms. The page appears to encode a set of cryptic definitions across horizontal and vertical grids, referencing figures like Iz Gibbon and a “Master Poet,” with scattered numbers and word fragments.
A resident from Jerauld county asks how government cattle purchase payments are divided when the debt is secured by mortgage. The debtor receives 6 dollars per head for two years old cattle, with the creditor receiving the remainder if his lien requires at least that amount. Payments vary by age, and even condemned animals yield a minimum to the debtor. A separate Meade county reader asks if corn can be planted on contracted acres. the answer: corn is not a forage crop and may not be planted under current rules.
Twenty years ago in Huron at Wayside Neb the marriage of John Shields Pyle and Miss Florence Bruce was performed by Dr. C. H. French. The bride’s father J Fr Bruce and groom John Shields Pyle’s mother Mrs. Mite John L Pyle attended. Several locals noted accompanying and departing residents and a Knights of Pythias election where T M Simmons was chosen grand chancellor. Catherine McKay and Jessie McKay returned from Downer College for commencement activities.
Ogden Utah imposes bicycle licenses to curb thefts riders must register with police cost stated as 2 cents for a small plate with engraved numerals a $10 penalty applies for riding an unlicensed bike
AAG reports Elephant Butte reservoir, the largest in the west, is facing possible drainage by year end due to drought. The facility, with capacity around two million acre feet, is currently less than half full, signaling severe water shortage risks.
A Seattle bakery faced repeat night thefts with three cash register robberies in six weeks. The burglar stole lemon pies each time, while berry pies, chocolate pies, and other pastries were left untouched. Authorities investigated the pattern focusing on the recurring lemon pie motive.
Brookings reports guidance on jelly making by Susan Wilder from State College. The article covers fruit ripeness, pectin and acid needs for different fruits, how to avoid sugar crystallization, and reliable jelling methods including the sheet test and thermometer readings.
Rural Extension Service in Brookings outlines purposes of life insurance with remarks by Arthur S. Mitchell and C. R. Horswill. July issue offers Fourth of July music readings and games directions for rural clubs and organizations, under S W. tones. Texas Rangers incident report notes several donors surrendering Ranger commissions amid rumor of a mobilization to pursue desperadoes.
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