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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
4
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A narrative on how war pressures workers at home and abroad, from labor hours and wage cuts to conscription. It contrasts slogans with daily fear, recalling French, British, and German workers demanding fair pay, shorter hours, and rights as civilians face wartime duties. The piece probes personal doubt amid patriotic rhetoric.
Text argues fashion harms agriculture as cotton yields slip and meal consumption drops amid trend to short skirts. Census data cited show a thousandfold drop, implying economic impact on farmers while noting patience for change.
Minneapolis police committee proposes one hour of curb time between two and six a m to allow couples a proper farewell. The plan, if enacted, would grant official sanction to a social custom seen as harmless but lingering.
The Maternal Welfare League of Woman's Clubs in Memphis Tennessee has started a four lesson training course for expectant fathers. The program covers essential care and details about pregnancy and infant needs to help fathers prepare for parenthood.
An excerpt from a Central S D Farm Woman diary recounts daily observations on infant care, evolving parenting roles, and a nostalgic yet sharp view of a city’s changing landscape. The writer reflects on an 1883 residence crowding out by modern development and notes a purchase of prized prunes amid everyday bargaining.
Madeleine Carrell describes Paris shelters for 1501 evacuated orphans and urges focusing on women and children in wartime. The piece argues mothers and babies bear poverty hunger cold and disease more than soldiers, urging men to heed women at home.
A collection of brief remarks attributed to figures including Dr. Francis Spaulding of Harvard, Richmond mayor J Fulmer Bright, Fiorella La Guardia, Governor Julius Heil, Frances Rolon, Charles W Eliot Jr, and Charles Adbergh. Topics touch on education, class equality, women in politics, initiative, resource planning, and relativism of right and outlook.
Floyd C. Short former Perkins County sheriff and attorney general investigator suffered carbon monoxide poisoning after a muffler leak as he drove from Aberdeen to Mobridge. He warns motorists that gas can seep into the driving area even with an open window and cold weather. Officials advise a thorough exhaust system check and keeping a window open 2 to 4 inches to vent fumes.
Washington dispatch reports Treasury Secretary Morgenthau vocally opposes new federal spending as he prepares to refinance over 1.0 billion dollars of public debt. The piece names Eccles Currie and Corcoran as influential spenders and notes White House opposition to expanding farm and housing programs while census questions face Republican scrutiny.
A dense radio listings fragment outlines numerous programs across networks WEAF NEC WABC NBC WIZ WABE and others. It notes live tests of electric cameras, celebrity segments, dramas and musicals, news broadcasts, and variety shows with many times and program titles reflecting mid century U.S. radio.
A puzzle page mixes clues and partial word lists for a horizontal and vertical crossword. It includes scattered references to maps, poems, foods, and place names, followed by a shift to local events like land sales in Beadle County and a farewell party for Mrs Bonesteel with a silver spoon keepsake.
Twenty years ago today in Huson a glimpse of local life emerges as Mr and Mrs L F Dunning return from Chicago after visiting relatives. Mrs Sterns mother of Mrs Al Churchill heads to Billings Missouri while Miss Ruth Chamberlain an instructor at the high school travels from Doland. Mrs B D Moriarity comes home from Portland Ireland while James Hand also returns.
Mar t fa wi sis J Stearns 34 pioneer of Vallow Springs vicinity died there last night after an illness of four weeks. Survivors include Mrs Flor eue Berke Britton a daughter and Allan Stevens Huron a son.
Erwin Springer a 63 year old night watchman died when an explosion and fire destroyed the Gold Chemical Plant and Gryschein Bros Truck Lines in Kansas City six hours earlier. Fire authorities reported the exact cause and time of the blast remained unclear at early report.
Two styles in one design for a play suit and sports frock. Features a tailored blouse with a flaring skirt, front buttons, and a back pocket detail. Includes a simple ABC-level pattern with step by step sew chart. Sizes 01 13 25 17 19 with yardage guidance and ordering details.
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