South Dakota October weather boosts harvest prospects
October in South Dakota saw above normal precipitation and temperatures benefiting fall sown grains. Soil conditions were favorable for fall plowing and moisture, while yields per acre rose for corn and potatoes and flax remained steady. The November 1 crop report notes revised corn yield near 22.5 bushels per acre, total state corn at about 146.98 million bushels, and flax and potato production adjustments amid drought and seed quality concerns.
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Brookings
South Dakota
Joseph L. Grr
Orr
Dakota Ag
Gstoher
Hunt Shop Becomes 100 Percent Red Cross Support
George C. Hunt's plumbing shop is the first in Huron to enroll its entire payroll in Red Cross roll call for 1930. Every employee joins Red Crags, reflecting strong support for the Red Cross programs and signaling a broad business commitment. A list of the 100 percent firms and families will appear in the paper during Roll Call week, November 18 to 23.
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George C. Hunt
Red Crags
Huron
Red Cross
Mica Mine Near Custer to Reopen as Heavy Producer
Col L S Powers announces the old St Louis Mica Company mine near Custer will resume large-scale operations after 25 years. Powers and John Olsen of United States Mica Co plan a modern setup with diesel engine air systems and equipment. John Kerthans will supervise mining with hiring to rise as development continues.
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Custer
St. Louis
John Olsen
United States
Mica Company
Chicago
Colonel Powers
Olsen
Black Hills
French Creek
John Kerthans
Fruit and Produce Firm Heads to Sioux Falls HQ
Huron is named state headquarters for the Fruit and Produce Incorporation, with EH N. Doyles announcing a lease of the Arcade building on Second Street. Central office and distribution will serve wholesale and retail needs, with Mitchell a current branch and Sioux Falls becoming a main hub. Expansion plans include Aberdeen, Watertown, and Brookings within four months. Doyles, former manager at Alexander Minnesota, leads the firm.
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Huron
Fruit and Produce Incorporation
Sioux Falls
EH. N. Doyles
Second Street
Illinois
Wisconsin Avenues
Ofice
Mitchell
Sioux Kakis
Aberdeen
Watertown
Brookings
Doyie
Hastille
Dorle
Alexander, Minn
Gamble-Robinson Company
Weather forecast flash from a 1940s paper
Weather notes show high and low temperatures for the year, record highs and lows, and monthly and yearly precipitation totals. Sunset and sunrise times are listed for the day. Forecasts cover Huron, Fair, South Dakota, and Minnesota with general trends of fair skies, rising temperatures, and cooler west portions.
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Forscasts
South Dakota
Minnesota
October business volume falls in Minneapolis district
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis reports a smaller October business volume across the ninth district including South Dakota. Farm income from cash crops and hogs fell 45 percent from October last year, with potatoes the only commodity showing an income increase. Debits, check clearings, carloadings and dairy values also showed declines or modest gains, reflecting an unusually early grain harvest and shifting market activity.
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Minneapolis
Federal Reserve District
South Dakota
Federal Reserve Bank of
Road Weather Report For Several South Dakota Cities
A dated weather bulletin lists temperatures and road conditions for Aeenas era seeed rapid City Aberdeen Sioux Falls Yankton Watertown Huron Mitchell Pierre. It notes high temperatures ranging from the low 20s to mid 50s, lows from near 0 to mid 20s, no precipitation, and roads varying from good to fair with clear conditions.
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Rapid City
Aberdeen
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Watertown
Huron
Mitchell
Pierre
St Lawrence Busy Bee Club Elects Leaders and Plans Quilt
Edna Milne was elected president of the Busy Bee 4-F club at St Lawrence during a reorganization meeting. Gleana Hynes named vice president and Armissa Kerkhoff secretary treasurer. The group, in its second year of clothing projects, will make a comforter for the Sunbeam Ladies Society bazaar in December, with meetings on Saturdays to fit school schedules.
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Edna Milne
Busy Bee
St. Lawrence
Gleana Hynes
Armissa Kerkhoff
Yhesee
Busy Bee Club
Sunbeam Ladies Act Society
Parker Students Try Out For Debate Team
Parker South Dakota announces that twenty one students from Parker high school will try out for the debate team this year. Four seniors seven juniors four sophomores and six freshmen signed up under coach Ruth Wilcox. An interclass tournament will feature an affirmative and a negative team from each class. Each debater earning a pin must participate in four debates. Schedule to be announced later.
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Parker, S. D
Parker
Ruth Wilcox
Seven Enter Debate Field At Mellette
Seven debaters have entered Mellette high school debates this week with three veterans Raymond Kahl Karl Snyder and Esther Barz and four newcomers Paul Whiteside Dale Kezer Louisa Odegaard and Clara Gorgen. The topic is Resolved that the data should build and operate a Hydro Electric power plant on the Missouri. Schedules for debates have not yet been completed.
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Mellette
Mellette High School
Raymond Kahl
Karl Snyder
Esther Barz
Paul Whiteside
Dale Kezer
Louisa Odegaard
Clara Gorgen
Tlow
Uata
Missouri
Bird lifespans Across Species Averages Cited
A Tex 212 Rhode Island text notes life spans for various birds. Wren about 3 years, robin 12, blackbird 13, quail 15, pigeon 20, sparrow 40, goose 50, parrot 60, crow swan and eagle around 100 years.
Daily Roughage Ad Promoting Kellogg's All-Bran
An advertisement warns of digestive trouble from low bulk diets and urges daily intake of Kellogg's All-Bran. It claims 100 percent bran, guaranteed relief, and recommends two tablespoonfuls daily with meals. Doctors endorse it, with serving ideas and recipe tips.
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Daviger
Kellogg
Battly Creek
Air Cadets Chartered Chapter Opens in Huron Monday
A new Air Cadet chapter receives a charter from national HQ and will launch in Huron Monday. Local youths aged up to 18 may join at Calmenson Clothing store, paying 50 cents membership for a grease monkey badge and a free model kit. Members build and test models under adult supervision to advance aviation ideas.
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Huron
Calmenson
Rais
Rise to ace status for larger model airplanes
A youth earns the rank of pilot and gains permission to build bigger model planes. Upon building and flying a model with a twenty four inch wingspan he becomes an ace and receives a special button. The article notes real skill and patience are needed to craft larger models that stay aloft and true directions accompany each model for safe use.
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Aca
Local Chapter to Hold Contests After Training
A local chapter plans contests for members once the group is organized and fledglings have mastered the basics. Details on timing terms prizes and other conditions will be released later. A German fruit grower near Berlin used a loud speaker linked to a scarecrow to deter birds from his orchard.
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Berlin
Germany
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Huron Dental Clinic
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HA. Johnson
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Enonsaister
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