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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1929
Page
4
An Associated Press summary examines who bears responsibility for subsidizing athletes in colleges and universities amid Iowa’s Big Ten ouster. It highlights alumni influence, fraternal groups, and student eagerness, noting schools’ heavy focus on football and the impact on academics.
A railroad proponent argues against widening waterways, asserting rail service remains cheaper when time is not counted and that railroads will retain business only if they offer a comparable service at lower cost. The piece stresses railroads’ ongoing crucial role and the need to allow earnings to investors.
Fred Wright retires after selling the De Smet Independent to Raymond and Lyle Sherwood publishers of the De Smet News. Kingsbury county’s capital will have a single newspaper. Mrs Wright will be missed from local newspaper circles. Wright was known as a forceful writer and on the editorial page.
The Huronite notes that the Sherwoods will acquire ownership of the De Smet News from Mr. Wright. They plan to consolidate and invest to improve service with higher revenues, reflecting a nationwide shift toward single publication communities. The editorial also endorses A. A. Chamberlain for governor, praising his qualifications and potential.
The Huronite notes vandalism in several South Dakota towns including Huron where no police complaints have been filed. The Mobridge Tribune urges stricter traffic regulation enforcement, while The Huronite argues for either enforcing rules or dropping them entirely.
A press comment argues pure democracy requires majority rule and criticizes initiative and referendum. It discusses South Dakota's auto sales tax law, the pending referendum, and potential delay in law effectiveness, noting the impact on state finances and the waning momentum of I and R reforms. It cites Oregon and South Dakota as trial states and questions the reform movement's prominence.
A New York Times report derides U S government failure to protect the White House from a Japanese beetle infestation. Agriculture cites geraniums as a remedy while War and State struggle to respond. Critics joke that Hoover era efficiency is strained beyond Congress.
More than 600 lawyers attended the oath of A. L. Wyman as federal judge with El- Mott presiding. Lewis Benson named general attorney for the North Western road, a move welcomed by Pierre friends. Sioux Falls council debates building height and bans women from smoking in public, though no law prohibits it.
Twenty years ago in Huron several residents were noted for visits and travel. Dean Desmond was a passenger early on Broadiednesday morning. Rev. Hugh Fox and Miss Fox of Miller returned from a short visit. Dr. Van Dalsem announced the birth of a son at the Thimsen home. Rev. Crother left for Aberdeen after a week with Rev. Hager. Victor Robins headed home to Omaha after visiting relatives. Mrs. George Hott planned a Kansas City trip with her sister. Margaret Young and T C Young visited Witchcock. Mrs. Middlebrook traveled to Sheldon for her mother's illness. Miss Mary McKillip of Canistota was mentioned among the week’s notices.
Visitors to Miss Hogan at the college include a guest who returned home Tuesday. Miss Mayme Barkley spent Sunday with friends in Miller. Mrs Jas Jacobson and daughter Genevieve left Monday for Beresford. Rebekahs planned a Children’s Day picnic at Bell’s Grove but weather moved it to Odd Fellows hall. Mrs Jacobson celebrated her 80th birthday with a Tuesday surprise and remains in good health.
In Northfield Minnesota Carleton college plans an autumn trial allowing upperclassmen to cut classes without penalty and removing current limits that bar juniors and seniors from final exams if their records show too many cuts.
The text notes Carleton as a coeducational institute and mentions the Gulf Stream flowing along the Atlantic coast at about five miles per hour. An advertising fragment ends the snippet.
A new corn remover by Dr. Stickel, a renowned German chemist, promises immediate granulation and safe flesh contact without acids. The $1 Corn My treatment includes remover and foot powder, with money back guarantee, sold at Perriton's Drug Store and Sherman and Moe Drug Store.
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