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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1929

Page

4

National Advertising Representatives Listing

National Advertising Representatives Prudden King Prudden Inc lists offices in Chicago New York San Francisco and Seattle along with Associated Press republication rights and contact numbers for department or person wanted inquired by readers.

National Advertising Prudden, King & Prudden, Inc Michigan Ave Chicago Madison Ave New York Montgomery St San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles Leary Ridg Seattle

Massacre of War Settlers at Spirit Lake 1857

In 1857 a massacre near Spirit Lake devastated settlers as raiders attacked. Women captives were seized and carried into South Dakota, amid widespread violence targeting frontier communities. Local reports describe the brutal event and its immediate aftermath for survivors.

Los Mare Spirit Lake South Dakota

General Electric Urges Small Town Industrial Growth

A GE advertising series promotes decentralization, arguing power and industry should spread from congested cities to small towns. It links electricity, transmission networks, and motors to farmer markets, local jobs, and a balanced national development, urging prairie states to embrace regional growth while strengthening local communities.

General Electric Company General Electric South America South “Bakota Metica

Constitutional Quarrels Over Primary Laws in State

The piece discusses R. O. Richards and his proposed primary law, versus the Slocum law already enacted. It notes Attorney General Sharpe’s ruling that the Slocum law becomes law without public submission and speculates on Richards’ possible further actions and amendments to create a parallel proposal for voter choice at the next election.

R. O. Richards Richards Dis Representative Quale Sharpe

Precinct Meetings Fail to Arouse Public Interest

The article notes that original precinct meetings failed to engage the public, allowing a small group with selfish interests in nominations to control the process.

Stewart's defeat ties South Dakota to Standard Oil fight

South Dakotans regret Col. R. W. Stewart's defeat in the battle with the Rockefellers for control of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana and the fall of L. L. Stephens who moved to Chicago to join Stewart. Huron remains invested in Stewart and the Standard operation, a top local employer with a large payroll. Rockefeller approval of Stewart's methods suggests no broad policy changes.

Rockefellers Col. Stewart

A Boom for Loucks Gubernatorial Push Emerges

Political gossip from the legislature notes D N Loucks of Watertown gaining early support as a potential governor. Still early to form pacts, rivals include Senator Brooke Howell and Lieutenant Governor Coyne. Loucks may have opted for the governor’s race over a congressional bid, with apparent knowledge and approval.

Loucks D. N.loucks Watertown Mr. Loucks Brooke Howell Coyne

Dakotas Face Tree Loss and Hopeful Planting Surge

A Dakota farmer report notes fewer living trees across the Dakotas after extreme droughts and harsh winters. It cites replacement failures and many mature trees dying, but voices optimism from A B Ford and North Dakota extension forester BEHOO, urging immediate farm planting and thorough soil prep to revive prairie groves and shade farmhouses.

Dakotas Thicher A.B. Ford South Dakota North Dakota Forester Forestey Great Plains Jess Ninmierot Olecge

Lindbergh’s Silence Provokes Laughs Behind The Spill

The Sioux City Tribune recounts Lindbergh’s recent airplane spill and a notable moment when a correspondent pressed for explanations. Lindbergh flashed a broad grin and said, I have nothing to say, a line viewed as a witty evasion amid press questioning.

Sioux City Tribune al Smith Lumtan Lindbergh Inian Hoa Ag Lindy

Trayistics on Politics by Walter Tiba Tib

Walter Tib surveys the closing hours of a 60 day legislature as lawmakers juggle nine calendars and lingering bills. He notes the grind of late sessions, possible passage or reversal of measures, and the difficulty of tracking a vast, varied body of legislation amid lobbying and conference committee delays.

Trayistics Walter Tba Tib Ana Grist

South Dakota weighs automaker plates at state prison

The house debated a bill to make automobile license plates at the state penitentiary. It had previously passed the senate. Opinions varied on employment and price, with estimates ranging from two part time workers to none clearly defined. Lawmakers admitted little certainty but approved the measure as a reform.

House Senate South Dakota

Lawmakers rail at schemes and parks during session

The report captures heated remarks by lawmakers McFarlane Buikema and Waller criticizing part time wardens, parks, and state efforts amid a tense Nebraska legislative session. They mock, dismiss, and defend positions as the chamber winds down with less damage than feared.

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