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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1931
Page
4
A guide to creating intimate outdoor living rooms in limited spaces. It advises formal lines, wall enclosures, and careful plant selection, emphasizing open centers, low maintenance borders, and thoughtful touches like sundials and benches to balance beauty and practicality.
Editor Sanders of the Canton Farmers Leader urges placing the question of dividing the state into congressional districts before the people. He notes the Missouri river as the dividing line, despite population on the opposite side being over three times higher, arguing that patronage and federal benefits follow districts, not populations.
Editorial letters argue east river districts would gain unfair clout if district lines split the state. Readers note inequities in representation while urging unity. meanwhile Reynolds Tobacco praises newspaper ads for Camel contest as unusually effective.
Dr. John Lee Coulter former North Dakota Agricultural College head and tariff commission member says the northwest has shown a practical farm aid plan yielding results. He cites acreage adjustments reducing wheat surplus and urges regionally tailored programs to shift land to dairy crop rotation pasturage and reforestation while stressing planned production over market control for farmer prosperity.
The piece argues Norris supporters push government ownership of Muscle Shoals, contrasting war and agriculture department views on explosives and fertilizer. It notes President’s stance, critiques private ownership, and cites Senator Atkins era dog licensing bills as a municipal burden.
The article extols Whittling as a wholesome Scout activity. It lists equipment such as a sharp knife ash or hickory soap sandpaper and lard for waterproofing. It emphasizes patience practice sliding strokes safety steps and keeping the blade clean and polished.
Evelyn May of the Valley F C details a school field trip to Armour's Packing plant and the weather bureau then to a radio station. The group recorded a program with Leigh French as announcer and dedicated songs to families, noting both fun and nerves about hearing their voices live on air.
The Banner 4-H Sewing club in northern Hyde County met at Anton Ondricek’s home on March 15 with all members present. Four members were chosen to serve at the next meeting. Violet Killing, Sadie Cermak, Ruth Thurston, and Dene Vopat. Members wrote a story about their club work, then sang. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Esther McGough, Eval Borst, Mildred McGaugh, and Rita. The next gathering will be at John McGaugh’s home on April 1 5, per Marian Thurston.
Henry DeLong district club agent spoke at the Beadle's Best Pig club meeting at Edward Hoskins on Monday. He presented two charts showing food values of different grain milk and forage and how mixing feed achieves the proper protein portion.
The Lazy Daisy 4-H sewing club of Doland held a meeting at Catherine mg home. The demonstration topic was Rayon and Its Care. The next meeting is planned for April at lunch served by the hostess.
Three Huron Girl Scouts work toward the Golden Eaglet, the highest Girl Scout rank akin to the Eagle Scout. Members Marjorie Hill Elizabeth Cone and Marjorie F Crown from La Ko Tah troop 1 under captain Mrs D C Reutter.
The Chicago and North Western Railway will fund 100 pure-trips for 4-H club members from nine states to Chicago and the International Livestock Show this fall. Selection rests with state agricultural authorities and schools via county agents, based on baby beef and home economics contest wins. States allocated trips: Illinois seven, Indiana fifteen, Michigan six, Minnesota eleven, Nebraska eighteen, North Dakota one, South Dakota twenty, Wisconsin fifteen, Wyoming four.
Buford Gray of the Wide Awake Y C L of Virgil remarks on spring arrivals noting a robin a lark and grass coming up. The group is preparing crops and playing quackles and kitten bell as signs of the new season.
The Kiwanis 4-H dairy club met with pig and baby beef clubs of Wolsey on Monday evening March 16 at the Hoskins home. Five members attended per secretary Harry Salisbury. Henry DeLong district club agent attended. Lunch was served by the hostess.
The Buffalo county declamatory contest took place in the Gann Valley auditorium during March. Winners across divisions included Ruth Krog first in essay, Myrtle Jensen second, Lolita Garvin third, with Lena Wilson first in intermediate and Lois Oates second. L Leaderado district 5 earned two firsts and one second. Lolita Garvin chaired, Myrtle Jensen acted as secretary. Delegates John Jordan Ruth Krog and Florence Delperdang attended the convention.
Willing Workers 4-H club of Hand county met at Mrs Rich on March 14 to discuss new scarf making methods and select print dress patterns for upcoming projects. Second year members drafted patterns for princess slips and tested rayon while discussing club activities. Lunch was served by the hostess per Doris Plercop, club reporter. Dearborn Sunshine Baby Beet Club met at Edward Hoskins home March 16 with four members. Eugene Morrissey reports next meetings at Thoeegs and Eugene Morrisseys. Lunch followed the meeting.
The piece describes a Doland gathering where about four couples enjoyed dancing to music by the Three Aces. Hot cocoa was served at mid evening as the group notes the Lenten season and reflects on Christian meaning and upcoming services.
Miss Mabel Whalen and Mr. Bingham plan marriage on March 22 in Minneapolis. The couple traveled from Haynes North Dakota with Mrs. Farrell, while friends J B Matson and others recover from measles. Leonard Aves and Miss Hessie Philippe wed at Shale then move to Stone Falls with Aves taking a new post.
A vintage ad promotes Develon by McKesson as a new tablet for colds headaches and neuralgia. It claims fast relief with no heart or stomach side effects and asserts it alters the body’s acid balance to deter germs. Sold by McKesson Service Druggists and other druggists with a money back guarantee.
The D T's hosted a handkerchief shower Friday at Miss Imogene Cory's home at 2:30 for Miss Mabel Whalen who will marry in Minneapolis. The Hunt family children are ill with typhoid fever and measles also affects the home.
Vermillion March 13 Mrs Louta Shogren aged Vermillion woman suffered serious injuries in a 2 AM fall at her home. In attempting to go to the bathroom she entered the basement stairway in darkness and tumbled headfirst down the stairs breaking both wrists and sustaining other injuries. Family members heard the cries and summoned medical help.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed a granary on the G Kindl farm nine miles north of Forestburg. It was not discovered until it had gained such headway that nothing was saved. A thousand bushels of grain and feed and three cars were a total loss, with smaller losses as well. The wind was favorable and no other fires were set.
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