This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1931
Page
4
The piece argues that public comprehension of war in Manchuria is hindered by distance and propaganda. It warns that once fighting starts, objective truth fades, and urges timely study of the conflict's roots, noting August 1914 parallels and the risk of national entanglement.
A Lampe market delivery of about 12 dollars of groceries to a Presbyterian church for a luncheon led to a police inquiry. The cheese shortage exposed the ruse, as the church was locked and no luncheon planned. A suspect denied involvement while the store examines the incident to warn others.
A Mexico City dispatch reports the government weighing complete abandonment of the navy due to maintenance costs and history of coups. It argues the United States fleet already serves as Mexico's ocean defense and questions the need for a small, inefficient navy.
A Japanese truck gardener living near San Diego and father of four children surprised a local school board by donating 100 as a free will gift to show appreciation for government funded services. The tale prompts reflection on the value of tax money and what it buys.
The Southern commission on lynching reports real doubt of guilt in at least half of mob executions and rejects the claim that lynching is a substitute for failed court convictions. The piece condemns the practice as a national shame and challenges apologists for Judge Lynch to reply.
The American Dental Association decided at its Memphis convention to use advertising to educate the public about dental hygiene. The association will run a new bureau to inform the public while dentists keep to nonadvertising practices. The goal is prevention and better dental health nationwide.
Dr William Mather Lewis president of Lafayette College suggested that if another war occurs the draft should target men aged 40 to 60. He argued cabinet parliament and congress members who caused the war should be first drafted. He notes leaders rarely fight and older people bear the burden, though the idea may face military objections.
Minneapolis Journal lauds sixty thousand at the eighth national corn husking contest in Grundy Center Ia. Finalists were mostly newcomers showing pride in work well done as key to industrial civilization. thousands traveled long distances to attend.
A reprint from a western paper shows a sheep trader offering 200 ewes for 30 hens, underscoring low sheep values. The piece recalls a 8–9 year old Arkansas farmer shipping sheep to St Louis and the Frisco railroad. no money cover freight, sender offered more sheep. It notes broader agricultural deflation and the public’s dependence on electricity after a previous sleet storm, and mentions progress by Martha Western Public Service in building a new electric plant to improve service.
State college hosts the Junior Short Course December 21 with leaders from North Dakota and Minnesota. Speakers include H E Rithog Archer Gilfillan Polly Johnson Julia Bourne Dr A E Bostrum and Florence Walker. Chorus and orchestra reorganize under Professors Christensen and Kohler with practice on December 25.
Hand county club demonstrations covered judging club calves and feeding methods at Mrs. Anne Frei mark home. Edna Jones reports members will feed calves with farm products and fund a food sale to buy feed and send youth to Brookings courses. Next meeting slated for December at Walter Brons residence.
Huror Boy Scouts troop 3 met this week with Flaming Arrow patrol opening by presenting the Scout laws. Games focused on first aid and signalling, with Black Bears winning first aid and Firing Eagles taking second. The meeting closed as Tying Eagles offered the benediction.
The True Spirit league of Custer township held its third meeting of the school year Friday afternoon. Members sang the official song and gave thanks as each person named a team. Officers were elected for the next three terms, with Glenn Hirtermeister among visitors, per league reporter Evelyn Beck.
Fourteen South Dakota 4 H club members were chosen from about 150 to represent the state for 40 scholarships worth 500 each. A central committee will judge records from all north central states to award funds for college education in agriculture or home economics. Named delegates include Alice Blankenburg Shirley Jones Ethel Knight Edna McLaughlin Josephine Sundell Armna Swenston Mary Ann Zitka Oliver Anderson Delbert Fowles Chester Gullixson Helen Kelsey James O lien Max Myers Vernon Ullman.
The American Girl magazine announces poetry contest winners Elise Kanders Florence Putnam and Tane Bulmer with final judge Joseph Austander and remarks by Mrs. Frederick Edey and Mrs. Thomas Lloyd. Honorable mentions include Eula Gould Cathryn Cortelyou Esther Schell Marion Kennicott and Dorothy Koch from various U.S. cities.
The Thirteen Strivers 4 H club of Beadle county met at Mrs. Carol Crangton's home on November 14 with Norma Rae Cranston presiding. Last year's records were finished and checked. Plans were made to stage a program at Elks hall on December 1 with 42 clubs led by E F Frevert Thad Oviatt and Mr Parkhurst assisting. Members and six visitors sang during the visit. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Next meeting set for November 21 at Mrs. William Miesenhelder's home.
Harold Dammeier of Valley league district 1 in Beadle County writes a school essay urging Thanksgiving church attendance and gratitude. He notes God provides food and health, calls for inviting someone to celebrate, with turkey dinner and games after prayers.
The page presents a mixed word puzzle with horizontal and vertical clues covering topics from mythology and history to geometry and language. It lists numerous numbered items, including venomous snakes, a long necked bird, papal descriptors, and political figures, inviting readers to solve crosswise.
Milk is a suitable food for grown people and children. For adults a pint daily helps balance diet with other foods, and for the sick it aids recovery. For children milk is essential for growth along with vegetables, fruits, cereals, and meat. Babies need orange or tomato juice and cod liver oil. avoid milk as the sole diet.
The Lead A Hand club of Spink County met at Dorothy Schultz home last week with all members present. Ruth Radcliffe reported on hair care and led a demonstration. Two songs were sung and members practiced walking on stilts. Report notes sore hands and dirty dresses. a lunch was served by the hostess.
Twenty years ago in Huron residents celebrated raising half a million dollars for a permanent exit at the college. Edward J. OConnor, brother of the bride, was praised as the best woman. Mrs Carméis recovered from an illness and Mr and Mrs J W Campbell planned remarrying in Minneapolis. Mrs F C Ohman of Broskingite eloped and disposed of a home on Utah and Birth streets.
Range and livestock conditions in western South Dakota improved slightly in October but remained below average on Nov 1. Rainfall was spotty. livestock used short range due to mild weather. Hog and lamb shipments rose modestly while cattle movements stayed light where feeds ran short. northern counties fared better than the southwest.
Announced by L D Nichols County agent and O J Weisner extension poultryman at S D State College a poultry school will be held in Watertown on Saturday November 2 at 2 pm in the courthouse. Topics include marketing poultry feeding and housing with open public attendance expected from local farmers.
Ward reports the marriage of Grace Sonilla, daughter of H M Russell, to Harry Hawley took place recently in Wisner Nebraska. The ceremony was witnessed by family and friends as the news arrives.
Mr and Mrs Ed B Neen entertained friends informally on Saturday night at their home on Nebraska street. Bridge was played and refreshments served afterward. Bob Costain left for Iroquois for a day’s business. Mr and Mrs Dennie Sauer left for Sioux Falls for a few days visit. Prof H Hochstettler accompanied the college football team to Sioux Falls.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.