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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1934
Page
4
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Puzzle shaped as a memorial? Defenders of Louis XVI themed grid with many clues. Includes entries for numbers 10 through 62 and multiple languages, referencing bodies, measures, and objects. Appears as a commemorative word crossword with historical and musical terms and scattered proper nouns.
An essay on Dillinger and his fugitive gang reveals the glamour of crime as a veneer for a life of constant fear. Citizens recount nerves stretched to the limit as each approaching car or night noise could end it all. The piece notes a shift from a planned rhythm to an aimless chase, ending in a dangerous melodrama with no peace. It discusses lingering sympathy for outlaws, which fades when the truth of a scared, hunted fugitive is revealed.
A column reflects on Maj. Gen. Rugh L. Scott's death at 80 and the rapid American transformation from western frontier days to a modern nation. It notes the Civil War era pioneers like Scott and Custer, urges pride in a young nation, and emphasizes that the future remains ahead.
A New York judge sentenced Art J Smith, once head of the Khaki Shirts of America, for perjury after plans he promoted to lead seven million followers toward a fascist dictatorship collapsed. His army dispersed, and the movement faded into a trivial history footnote.
The De Smet News endorses the safer farming program while noting an error in planning for drought and grasshoppers. It argues South Dakotans should expect dry years, plant millet, store feed, and plan crops that withstand scarce moisture, with support from farm groups, bankers, and the press.
The Pierre Capital-Journal argues the primary law allows district residents to nominate their congressman, but if no candidate wins 35 percent the convention settles it. It criticizes the district based nomination, notes the west river and east districts may push a candidate unlikely to be supported locally, and contends the primary grants uneven influence. It warns the convention may override district autonomy and highlights 25 counties impacting the second district race.
Washington notes praise Ambassador Joseph C. Grew for his steadiness amid Japan concerns and his unique qualifications, a tiger hunter who reads lips, six feet tall with a calm pro American bearing. The piece traces Grew’s career from Cairo to Tokyo, highlighting his influence and the value placed on staffing decisions in diplomacy.
Beadle County Feed Committee announces Amber cane seed available at cost for farmers. Two carloads arrived in Huron with germination about 87 percent. Price set at $2.60 per hundred pounds plus handling. sales promote rapid turnover to reduce costs. Buyers must submit coupon and contact The Evening Huronite. Also offering seed corn at $1 per bushel and 19 carloads of green upland hay at $13.50 off the car. Apply via Mr. Worrall at the Fair grounds or The Evening Huronite office.
Five and thirty thousand fingerling trout were planted in feeding ponds built by CCC workers in Box Elder Creek near Nemo. The fish came from the Spearfish Federal Hatchery under C. W. Fuqua. A total of 100,000 fingerlings were placed in lower Spearfish Creek near Maurice this spring. Recommendations by C. N. East, federal fish culturist, guided planning and pond construction to protect young fish until the danger stage passes.
Two visiting delegates to the Congregational church conference spoke to the University of South Dakota students at a special convocation in Siagle auditorium. Dr Frank L Moore and John R Scotford delivered addresses. Mrs Fehler sang. Government officials note Civilian Conservation Corps advances. A forecast mentions tensions with China and potential Japanese actions.
Miss Mary Bell Jessie McKey and Grace Rice of Haron college depart for Aberdeen to face Northern normal in a decisive debate this evening. C F Koepp again offers several rural school prize awards for Beadle county harvest yields with $20 top prize. The Grand hosts the Hap py family of Father Time home talent show to large audience with noted cast members. Myron Felkerfl Keith Potter attend local events as others arrive from Aberdeen and Brookings for various meetings.
New York May 6 The Arctic circle expands into broadcasting with a station at Vadio Norway set to go on air soon. It will relay WABC CBS programs to the United States. Tonight highlights include WEAF NBC and WABC CBS schedules with opera, symphonies, talks, and interviews.
Real estate transfers involve Andrew Frost to Donald V. McDon, Ralph G. Harvey to Missouri I Ward, and others with parcels in East Huron and Huron, plus a Farm Loan Agency to Federal Land Bank for $1. A note mentions a Russian scientist reporting a minute amount of agar-agar in six month stored bread as nearly fresh as freshly baked.
South Dakota farmers gained 7 points in buying power in April 1934 over April 1933 per the Farm Economic Review and Outlook from State College. Prices farmers sell were up 27 points, while purchase costs rose, leaving net buying power about 7 points higher. farm price level at 67 prewar, goods bought at 120, with buying power estimated at $6 per prewar $100. Output also notes wheat, potatoes, hogs, cattle, lambs, butter, poultry, and eggs with near-term price expectations.
A meeting of 135 township leaders will convene at 2 p.m. in the Miller courthouse courtroom. Aberdeen district agent W E Dittemer will lead the session on organizing the grasshopper campaign, including distribution of poison bait and safety notes. Underwood states bait is not harmful to livestock or fowl if used properly, citing experiments showing birds survived after feeding on poisoned grasshoppers.
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