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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1938
Page
4
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A critical, period tone column questions why stamp designs differ by party lines and who benefits from the revisions. It rails at Postmaster General Farley and Congressman Barton over placing presidents like Jefferson, Washington, and Coolidge on different denominations, arguing the issue is more about politics than postage.
A Butte Montana police chief finds no one will take the dog catcher job paying 3 a day. He advertised for help sought in the press and received no replies. He notes Butte is about 100 percent for dogs as citizens avoid the heartbreak of a child unable to license a pet.
A fragment touching on dictator ships and the distinctive attire associated with authoritarian figures. The text hints at cultural perception of uniforms and symbols of power, contrasting them with U.S. contexts.
A jumble of 1930s style Commentary discusses dictatorship irony, Cuban caricatures of Mussolini and Hitler, and the satirical danger of great men. It contrasts economic mood with politics and notes a judge’s stubborn stance on juries. Ruth Miller argues women should express intelligence carefully yet freely, warning against masking knowledge to appease men.
A collected set of remarks from figures including James J. Walker and Thomas Mann, reflecting on democracy versus fascism and concerns about liberty, food shortages, and political resistance. The excerpts present contrasting views on America’s role, governance, and social conditions amid wartime or postwar anxieties.
A fragment from 1938 quotes Bos Burns discussing how star divorces and breakups are reported while extras rarely are. an actress recalls a playboy she married, noting a finance repossession of his car cooled their romance and killed her interest in him. The piece satirizes Hollywood’s gossip culture.
A diary entry describes a day of illness and bed rest for a farm woman in Coral, South Dakota. Family members perform chores like washing a separator and milk pails while she recovers, shares a meager tomato soup, and finds solace in a sunset and a hopeful plan to tackle an incubator and upcoming chores once she heals.
Ten years ago in Huron the Christensen siblings Paul and Rick gained radio fame with Paul Christensen's orchestra touring from Fort Dearborn to Chicago. Local society notes mention Mrs. George Robinson hosting a Friendly Circle meeting, a play titled The Old Family Album staged by clubwomen, and various bridge gatherings with prize and refreshments.
Western Kansas readers see cattle and poultry reclaim influence as drought and low crop prices ease. The piece traces a century of agronomy, noting cows and hens once anchored farm economies, aided now by stable prices and agricultural practices across the High Plains.
A Huronite editorial argues idleness breeds crime and shifts blame from law enforcement. It endorses Arthur Watwood’s Employment Assurance plan over Unemployment Insurance, claiming it balances production and consumption and replaces outdated Lay of supply and demand concepts with practical economic reform.
Alek reports that four more judges filed petitions for renomination in the May primary. Named are John G. Bartite of Oacoma in the eleventh district, K L Fleeger of Parker, John T. Medin and Lucius J. Walt of Sioux Falls in the second district. Also nominated are Fred Slhoff of Colman for the Democratic nomination for Representative from the eighteenth district and Edward J. Harrington of Colman for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. District filings were recorded in the twelfth district as well.
William Barnett, longtime Huron and Miner County resident, declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the South Dakota Senate race. He plans to return from California in mid April to campaign ahead of the May 2 primary.
Funeral services for Henry Kleinschmidt 6 one year old who died Monday morning at St Marys hospital are scheduled for Friday afternoon Burial will be in Blunt cemetery Attendance at a bridge contest in Weslington on March 17 featured fourteen Weslington players at seven attended the duplicate bridge event for the Milk Fund in Huron Monday evening
A dense puzzle-like listing pairs clues with numbers across diverse fields from stage stars to geography. It weaves terms such as act names, prepositions, and measurements, including references to stage figures and anatomical or scientific terms, forming a wordplay grid. Several items hint at historical or linguistic answers, inviting cross-linking of names and definitions.
Washington reports from March 17 describe the hidden fiscal strains behind Mussolini and Hitler, noting secret budgets, rising deficits, and empire ambitions. Britain and France show debt and deficits, while Austria’s Anschluss reshapes access to resources as dictatorial leaders press for raw materials amid global economic pressure.
Bryant Post of the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary marked the Legion birth day with a 7 PM hand banquet in Dorcas Hall followed by an event at Legion Hill. Marion Jenkins presented film reels of Bryant business people and skiing clips before dancing and card games closed the evening.
The Wessington High School band directed by M E Eckhert and alumni under G Dexter will give a public concert in St Lawrence High School gymnasium on Tuesday evening March 22 ending the concert exchange between the two schools. The band has added tympani bassoon oboe and bass recording enhancing the performance and the exchange concerts promote public appearances and school education. Masons Have Guests Blunt Mar 1 Special The Tocat Alasonie Lodge hosted guests Ona Ida and Harrold Monday evening.
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