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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1929
Page
4
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A dated South Dakota history note lists events and deaths: Audubon visits Fort Pierre in 1843 8, Abraham L VanQsdel born in Indiana in 1845, Rev Arthur C Shepard dies in Los Angeles in 1924, A N VanCamp dies in Springfield Massachusetts in 1924 at age 74, Mrs M E Cogley dies in Sioux Falls in 1927.
Representative Gilbert N. Haugen of Iowa argues in Farm Journal that the current farm bill, though tied in conference, will provide an inestimable aid to agriculture. It creates a $500 million revolving fund to help producers market their commodities orderly, reduce price swings, and enable cooperative financing and marketing facilities.
A 1927 to 1928 crop value comparison shows South Dakota's crop value fell to 85 percent of its prior year, the only state to decline while New Mexico rose to 115 percent and the national average reached 102.1 percent. Despite the drop, South Dakota's 1928 crop value reached 295 million dollars, placing it 23rd among states, with Iowa, Texas, and Illinois atop. The report notes a shift toward livestock diversification, with total crops at 183 million and livestock products at 112 million.
United Press correspondent Paul R. Malson published the secret senate roll call on Irvine Lenroot’s judgeship, triggering concerns about senatorial dignity as the session's business paused amid reaction to the leak.
The greatest debating organization in the world targets Mallon as he and other newspapermen are barred from Senate floor. Mallon refuses to reveal sources while speculation points to Bob LaFollette. public opinion leans toward transparency over secrecy of executive sessions.
The League of Women Voters issued a special edition of The Huronite in central South Dakota. It received praise for presenting a woman’s perspective on problems and daily news and offered community improvement ideas for consideration by officials, business leaders, and individuals.
The piece argues home ownership is attainable for moderate earners through regular deposits and borrowing, not a luxury. It cites statistics that half of U S homes are owned by families under $2000 yearly and that most buyers use loans with monthly payments. It quotes W B McDowell urging thrift and steady savings to build equity.
The article reports New York Police Commissioner Grover Whalen ordering officers to avoid speak easies, risking clashes with enforcement norms. It also notes cigarette taxes totaling 318 million nationally, with South Dakota adding 3 cents per pack, and mentions Alex Johnson's retirement from Chicago and North Western, highlighting South Dakota ties. The piece adds Senate dignity concerns over a press conduct incident.
A detailed listing of national and local radio station programs in Central Standard Time. Includes WABC WNew York and numerous affiliates with concert and orchestral lineups, hour blocks, and additional show notes across major markets.
The page lists hourly radio programming across Seattle and distant stations. It names many programs such as American Salon Orchestra Gypsies Great American Appleburys and Sleepy Time Classics, with a roster of affiliated stations like KIR KGO KPO KMTR KLZ KDYL KGA KYA KWX and others.
Mrs A L Kinkead and daughter Beryl left for Des Moines and Knoxville Iowa for a month visit. Victor Robins came from Omnaham for a few days with his wife. Dr M B Walton closes office until June. A A Runyan returned from the west. Coler Campbell returned from the east. Mrs A A Chamberlain and daughter returned. J I McNeil editor spent Thursday night. T H Hagen went to Carthage for a Scandinavian Baptist conference. Axelrad Bros will move Sept 1 to Third Street and install an elevator across three floors. Engineer Leepy fell from his engine.
While at Redfield Thursday he was badly shaken up but not seriously injured. Reports that he could not live were unfounded. He is able to walk about and will soon resume his run.
Beach and his wife left Saturday morning for Champaign to attend the University of Illinois graduation exercises where their son is earning a degree in civil engineering.
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