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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
4
A local note recalls a spring display that failed as most bulbs died in the Netherlands. Yet Dutch growers plan to replace with over a million bulbs for next spring while readers cheer a resilient comeback. Also mentioned are a mouthwash toothbrush combo and a quip about hair and cars.
Evening Huronite urges a lasting peace where American force secures final say and enables free movement and commerce. The piece argues peace must preserve U S freedom and independence at home and abroad while sustaining employment.
The article surveys democracy in Latin America, noting Mexico's freer campaign, Calderon Guardia's Costa Rica victory, Batista's Cuba with growing opposition, Chile's front government, and Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, Brazil moves. It cautions against assuming full democracy, yet argues the Americas inch toward freedom.
Mrs. Jessie Ames of the Association of Southern Women for Prevention of Lynchings cites a 118 year record without a lynching in the South. She credits brave men and women across the region for progress toward law and order and for opposing sharecropping evils and economic colonialism.
In 1940 a display of good sportsmanship shines as the Netherlands, amid a year lacking notable sportsmanship, sent New York City a gift of one million tulip bulbs to plant along Riverside Drive. The gesture highlights international goodwill during hard times and the plan aimed to beautify the city.
A rural diary entry describes a May 9 evening with concerns about sons in service and global politics. The writer notes shopping for batteries, hosting mothers at school, spring cleaning, and the balance of war news with neighborly hospitality. She reflects on civility, democracy, and calm in wartime.
A reminder of the feminine code to retain a husband stresses prioritizing his comfort over vanity, pursuing education, listening, and maintaining calm, capable home life. The guidance urges personal interests and balanced duties, including motherhood, with a pledge to keep him happy.
A collection of remarks from Alfred Sloan Sir John Simon President Roosevelt and Evangeline Booth praising progress, finance, and humanitarian ideals. The remarks touch on American future potential economic leadership British fiscal policy wartime tragedy and the moral duty of civilization.
The Sioux City Tribune laments that Finland abandons Olympic plans due to war spreading in Europe and condemns warlords who diminish honor and glory in sport. It urges that peace will return and that honor and glory should belong to constructive achievement.
Washington report tallies Republican delegate prospects as of today with Dewey leading Taft and Vandenberg in a complex spread. It analyzes likely shifts, regional holds, and the challenge to reach 211 votes for the nomination, citing figures from states and contested delegations.
Radio listeners focus on war as a special prayer program for peace is set on WAHC CBS at 6 pm Sunday from Kansas City Missouri led by the Knights of Columbus. The feature interrupts a schedule of NBC CBS and local programs, with notes on speakers and evening programming across stations.
A garbled OCR passage lists word clues from a puzzle arena and shifts to a congressional subcommittee discussion on American Indian relief. Mundt urges self sufficiency through small water projects and livestock aid while Assistant Commissioner Herrick highlights dire conditions in the Dakotas.
Representative Karl Mundt accuses the administration of bias against Indians in work relief, calling for $10.9 million for Indian aid. He contends whites push Indians to submarginal lands and drought areas, denying access to regular projects. Mundt cites a perceived psychological motive and land-farm dynamics affecting Indian communities.
Northville 4-H Juniors led by William Dangle met at George Beerman’s home on May 4. Evelyn Miller explained proper food storage and Zr Taylor demonstrated cabbage preparation. Eloise Gibbons organized a musical segment featuring Land and the Song. June Knickrehm noted labeling of poisoning at the club event. Cavour Seniors Hold Skip Day at Milltown and Mitchell trips followed a picnic. Sheffield Laverns York returned from Mitchell after an operation.
This readable pattern ad promotes two necklines for a single pattern 9715 including a pleated top inverted pleat skirt and a square neckline with a turnover collar. It lists sizes 14 through 44, yardage 434 for size 16, and offers pattern No 9715 from The Evening Herald pattern service with mail orders and a summer fashions book.
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