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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1932
Page
4
The Yankton Press and Dakotan and Ferre newspapers argue primary elections are costly yet essential. They debate eliminating the primary and consider alternative candidate-naming systems while defending the value of elections and party responsibility.
A critic notes Senator Brookhart of Town makes enemies easily by refusing to concede opposing views while Senator Norbeck cooperates with allies. Norbeck’s repeated clashes with the old guard have not alienated him, earning influence. Brookhart, in contrast, lacks clout and influence despite similar tenure.
The Alexander Hamilton Institute argues today’s market conditions favor new manufacturing ventures as raw material prices drop about 45 percent while finished goods fall about 20 percent. It notes three major cost areas: materials, labor, and capital, with debt, rents, and leases shaping profitability.
The passage argues that interest charges and taxes remain high while overhead stays fixed. It notes debts are liquidated and assets written off from this year’s income, implying profits for new ventures depend on current economic conditions. The text suggests opportunities for new firms are substantial today.
The article notes optimism for reuniting the Methodist Episcopal Church North and South after a long division rooted in slavery. Bishop A J Moore of the South urges reunion at Atlantic City, receiving enthusiastic support. It also mentions Rapid City briefly lacking rail service, highlighting public reliance on trains.
A historical commentary on unemployment and unequal job distribution. It notes families with several workers and others with none, the hardship of widespread joblessness, and calls for collective adjustment to ease poverty and injustice. It argues that blame is diffuse but humanity should act to fix the system.
The piece reflects on Albert B. Fall’s release from the New Mexico penitentiary and frames his decline as a warning to public figures about accepting favors. It contrasts past pardons and current consequences, then notes Hoover’s renomination prospects at Chicago.
Arley Hall of Brookings County describes his 1931 4 H club achievements from Aurora Better Pig, sow litter and baby pork projects. He notes prizes from county and state fairs, a net profit of 140.06, leadership roles and plans to remain involved with the college 4 H club.
C B Downs recounts Huro troop health requirements for the personal health merit badge. The test covers dental care eating right bathing temperatures avoiding alcohol and tobacco effects on growing boys foot care on hikes healthful games and balance across sports.
Bryant merchants celebrate Chick Day on May 21 inviting Bryant trade area shoppers. Free baby chicks awarded for purchases with 1500 chicks given to poultry raisers, plus tiered prizes of 300 200 100 and 50 chicks. Free talks at Strand theatre 2 6 pm and an evening dance at the American Legion hall.
Broadland Troop 2 held its regular meeting at the McFarlard grove this week. Alton Luick reports the scouts opened with the oath and planned no hike until after school, closing with the scoutmaster's benediction.
Codington County 4 H club members sold hogs at August 22 achievement day with market price around six dollars per hundred pounds, an advantage over later season sellers. Thirty five pigs averaged 177 pounds and daily gains near 1.4 pounds. One member reported even higher gains per day.
The article traces the Young Citizens League origins in Minnesota during World War I, its rise in South Dakota led by M. M. Guhin and supporters B. E. Giffen and D. C. Mills, the growth to over 1000 chapters by 1926, and state funding efforts culminating in a $10,000 appropriation for 1927 with Giffen becoming full time secretary on July 1, 1927.
A Orion patrol leader of Huron Troop 2 outlines the crucial traits for success. he stresses cooperation even temper patience and readiness to teach and represent the patrol. A good leader knows his members and upholds the scout oath and laws.
Puzzle style OCR fragment lists scattered clues and incomplete entries. The readable items include references to a cabinet officer, a U S agency head, and various numbered hints, but most text is garbled with misspellings and overlaps.
Armour and Company offers educational trips to Chicago for the top 4-H livestock club member in each of twelve states Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Texas and Wyoming. Eligibility includes baby beef sheep and swine projects and winners visit the International Live Stock Exposition and related sites during the National 4-H Club Congress.
Alan Oviatt of the Clyde Cream Crusaders 4-H club in Beadle County reg Holstein heifer produced 598 pounds of butterfat in 12 months. Thad Oviatt, a Huron dairyman, is a local leader of the Clyde Cream Crusaders.
Women who sew should choose thread by fabric weight. Fine fabrics need No 100 or 120 thread with very short stitches. coarse fabrics need coarser thread. Use a fine needle with coarse thread on heavy material and a large needle with fine thread on light fabric. Select thread and needle by fabric texture and weave.
The readable segments describe weaving and crocheted work with references to wool, tulle, and loom techniques. Phrases suggest a discussion of fabric textures and quality, mentioning distinctive thread, silk like finish, and hand crafted detailing.
Twenty years ago in Hara Pierre and Miss Maud Tollefson Pinchon led a memorial day event with the local G A R corps choosing the pastor to deliver the address. Miss Below Tracy of Aberdeen visiting with Miss Macie Vance returned home. Mr and Mrs Simon Axelrad expected home from the east and would be at home on Montana street. Mr and Mrs Charles Hynde of Pieyye were in Huroy en route home from the Pacific coast. Mrs J C Klemme and daughter Abeu left for Yankton to visit relatives. Misses Juna Lampe and Bra Law Teuze hosted a parcel shower for Miss Ella Stewart in Lampe’s home prior to her upcoming marriage to Lampe.
Mrs. W T Brigham hosted the Alpena Linn home event of the women’s foreign mission society. Mrs Murphy led devotional with a theme on God among the nation. Mrs G N Kinsman led the program session on world fellowship. Grace conducted the story box. seven Leighton earned a prize a large basket with ice cream and cigars.
Hyde County farm workers sustain painful injuries from recent accidents. Clarence Leesman of Herold area fell through a hay loft and struck a cream can, breaking four ribs. Bernie Harwick fell from a ladder hitting a tree stump, cutting his leg and requiring stitches.
May 16 report from Bonilla notes a school exhibit with a Terge display. Attendance was good and exhibits were unusually fine. Also May 16 item states Bonilla E nila school will close Friday May 2 for the minor vacation.
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