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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1929
Page
4
A terse notice requests readers to call telephone 4151 and ask for the repartwesk as a person of interest is sought. The fragment provides minimal context beyond the contact instruction.
On March 23 events include the birth of Jacob Johnson a pioneer settler of Kingsbury County born in Wisconsin. The date also marks the death of Carl S Clement editor of Jaya Herald at age 64 and Chas J Morris a Sioux Falls lawyer and former speaker of the house who died at 53.
In the Huronite Open Forum, F R Brumwell argues the state bank deposit guaranty is a contract between banks and the state, urging that the legislature cannot abrogate it. He contends a quarter of a million in interest is raised by the fund while the principal remains, and questions fairness if new banks are exempt from assessments. A practical solution is sought to meet state obligations and ensure mutual goodwill in South Dakota.
Lawyer Joseph P. Pollard argues that equal rights for women bring economic advantages, notably alimony, control of property, and business entry. He contends wives leverage divorce to gain livelihood and notes duties haven’t kept pace with freedoms, presenting a critical view of modern equality.
A fragmented piece discusses alimony debates amid equal rights discourse and social shifts after the 18th and 19th amendments. It blends reflections on weather as a public concern with forecasts of rain and agricultural impact. B W Snow sees cheer in cold weather amid a grain belt winter, forecasting higher corn and wheat prices in 1929.
Generous response noted to a call for books for Beadle county mural school libraries. Huron residents donated hundreds of volumes. The remark about seeing halos around Heid Rockefellers' heads suggests skeptical readers have keen eyesight.
Lincoln Journal notes January 1 farm workers fell to 27,511,000, a 1930s decline from 1927 levels. Net drop of about 289,000. movement from cities to farms offset somewhat by births, while Rocky Mountain and Pacific regions show largest outflows. Despite decline, farm output rises and feeds more people than 20 years ago.
A fragmented safety article urges aggressive driving to avoid monotony, urging dangerous habits near trains and pedestrians. It pushes passing on curves, forcing others off the road, and using loud horns to spook rivals. It also promotes skidding brakes, driving near pedestrians in wet weather, and ignoring railroad crossings. It suggests drinking before driving.
A review lauds boys sports and civic learning in America, praising how district tours and school events shape character. It emphasizes mind and body development, respect for parents and instructors, and the role of training in guiding youths toward better life choices. The piece celebrates patriotic aims and communal support in developing young citizens.
Weekly SD newspapers critique the auto registration bill signed by Governor Bulow. editors from Spearfish Mail Arlington Superior Garretson News Viborg Enterprise Hudsonite Alexandria Herald Doland Times-Record Monrotose Herald Woonsocket News Selby News condemn higher taxes on autos and gasoline while noting general tax reductions promised. warnings about farmers and dealers bearing the burden amid varied reactions.
Regional newspapers weigh malt tax homebrew, motor tax, and bank investigation funding. Views clash on revenue sources and state spending with calls for or against probes, and warnings about politically driven finance in the Lake Norden Enterprise and other papers.
Miss Anne Sweet of Iroquois visits the city for a day of S09 as guest of Bias Carrie Jackson. Dr C G F French left for Sioux City to conduct services Sunday then proceed to St Joseph Mo then return to Huron. Mr and Mrs Arthur Joy return to their Aberdeen home after visiting Wessiston and Hills. Mrs A W Widmarth went to Broadland for a few days. Miss Beesie Fleming left for Minneapolis to visit her sister Katherine. Ezra Snyder returned from Miller after selling two monuments.
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