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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1942
Page
8
George F. McDougall, president, said plans are under way to introduce a complete change in the political science and history departments at Huron College or to create a new department. Acting upon the suggestion.
Pres McDougall seeks inquiries to locate a man who will craft postwar history courses focusing on the Orient Russia Canada and the British Empire. The plan shifts from western civilization to global power histories including trade relations and future borders. Soccer is noted as Costa Rica’s national sport.
Miss Ruth Koerber head of foreign languages at Huron College received her doctor of philosophy degree from Northwestern University. The dissertation titled The Authenticity of the Zeitbilder in the Naval Die Ritter Von Geiste examined mid nineteenth century Germany and its literary reflections. She studied at Berlin University and Nebraska, taught at Nebraska and McPherson, and held posts at Huron since 1941. She plans to study Portuguese at Chicago and return to Huron in September.
In a reader letter Voltaire quote opens a reminiscence of older generations scoffed at by youth. The writer defends old fashioned life, contrasting social norms, marriages, and community spirit with modern frivolity and rapid change, praising simple rides and hard work of past days. The piece reflects nostalgia for rural manners and family life long ago.
The piece reflects on early driving habits and the vanishing sense of security as automobiles rise in dominance. It argues that as cars become harder to operate, the public will recognize the value of traditional workhorse transport and the comfort it once provided, especially for young men.
A reflective note contrasts past travel norms with modern rush, suggesting many speedsters would not exist if early travelers moved as today’s drivers do. The speaker defends earlier restraint and implies contemporary haste creates more danger and mistakes.
Singleton Morritt of Huron notes a playful phrase about old times with a horse and buggy. He emphasizes not declaring a grandmotherly figure as a sweet old lady, reflecting affectionate memories without tragedy or incident.
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