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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1931
Page
4
The editorial argues tax cuts are impossible without curb in public services. It warns that current spending on highways parks health, education, fisheries, and rural ventures keeps taxes high. It notes inefficiency and criticism of the just-concluded session, especially for farmers and agricultural land relief.
The National Economic League ranks prohibition as the major issue facing the nation with justice administration and respect for law following. Lewis Benson argues unemployment is the more pressing domestic problem, while globally the abolition of war stands as the principal international challenge.
Benson urged a joint unemployment insurance program involving society, industry, employers, and workers. He argued industry needs a surplus of labor to meet peak demand, and a mechanism to care for this surplus is essential. He claimed no other solution besides unemployment insurance has been proposed.
The Redfield Journal-Observer laments Redfield’s lack of paved main streets and argues a paving program would attract business and tourism. It also notes Hedfeld’s appeal to potential movers, and praises Iroquois for maintaining a municipal band. The piece mocks South Dakota tree spending and questions gravity law.
Sioux City Journal criticizes Senator Norris and others for closed minds in Congress over Muscle Shoals legislation. It argues leaders like Norris fail to consider opposing views, endangering good government and risking White House veto while mischaracterizing opponents as fools or liars.
Christian Science Monitor reports Knoxville plans tax payments in quarterly installments to ease taxpayer burden and steady city revenues. Advanced payers receive discounts. 10 to 15 percent of taxpayers borrow to pay, prompting criticism of delayed payments and penalties. The proposal suggests twelve equal installments on fixed dates, seen as desirable but perhaps insufficient.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions prohibitions on dogs chasing wild animals and notes training to curb such behavior. The passage is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or locations to form a full news item.
Seven boys from Waton troop 18 in Waton, Minnesota, sponsored by the Waton Community Club, were promoted to Eagle Scout at a district court of honor. The group, ages 15 to 18, includes John Dwergsten and Raymond Steinmeier among others, all advancing from Tenderfoot to Eagle in a single ceremony.
Helen Atkins of Gettysburg Pro gressive Maids 4-H club has missed few meetings in three years and travels at least 15 miles to attend. The group met March 1 to plan a new poultry club, with four members already enrolled and a fifth expected. They aim to earn funds for clothes and to attend the Janine Short course at Brookings next December. Lunch followed the business session. Next meeting slated at Thelma and Mildred Bruner’s home per Cares Hallett, reporter.
4 H club members may join a summer dairy foods project designed for girls with scattered homes or busy winter schedules. Led by H M Jones and supervised by home extension agents from State College, the program covers milk drinks soup with milk cottage cheese cheese dishes butter in the diet and dairy desserts. Demonstrations and team participation remain, with potential to send a data champion team from South Dekate to the National Dairy exposition in St Louis. Club camps and tours will supplement instruction.
A Bemidji resident quotes her experiences living on a farm and the joy of country life. She praises fresh air, bright sunshine, healthy habits, practical knowledge from 4-H club work, and strong friendships forged through farm projects and contests.
The Crow and Cackle club of Ar worme Miner county held its second meeting at the home of W J Burke on March 6 per Fredricks Bureau report. Nora Clememsen Howard local leader gave a talk on the Project. Dale Sor Aéem president presided over the business session. Special committees were appointed and a club reporter elected. Members are taking part in a contest sponsored by Purina.
Jefferson school Lucky Lindy League reports purchase of a croquet set funded by a 2 pie social. Elinor Sprang notes March meeting with Richard Chenoweth presiding, plans for Easter party, and treasury funds to buy a basket bell.
Miss Louise French will present a talk on Principles of Kodakery at the Y W C A cottage on March date at 2 30. Members and those interested in Kodakery as a hobby may attend to learn indoor photography enlarging and tinting techniques.
The Vernon Busy Bees held five demonstrations on good buymanship at the home of local leader Mrs. Harper on March 1, according to Alice McBride, club reporter. Demonstrators Anna Kludt and Alvera Des Combex highlighted factors in profitable buying, with Mrs. Harper giving a talk on color and selection. Lunch was served at the close by the hostess.
Wemington Springs troop 4 Scouts, aged 12 to 14, showed grit in a fierce game led by James Bask I who scored seven baskets as Johnny Jake, a college standout, impressed. Scoutmaster D. Robinson guided the team amid a spirited clash against taller opponents.
A bundle shower was given for Miss Mabel Whalen at her Town street home as she prepares to wed Charles Bigham of Haynes North Dakota. About thirty friends enjoyed the evening with vocal solo and a reading. Other local items note travel to Pierre, whist club results, and visitors. A violin owned by F N Johnson carries a Guarnerius label and dates to 18th century Cremona.
Central standard New York March 11 A debate on the Anderson Plan from the Wickersham report is set for Saturday afternoon on WABC with Harvard from WNAC Boston and Chicago at WBBM. The 1 pm hour long program shifts to other radio offerings including WEAF guest lists and WABC commitments. George W Wickersham will speak in Boston at noon tomorrow via WABC and network.
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