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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1939
Page
4
Writers and orators revive the term Armageddon to describe a new great war. The piece argues civilization would endure and adapt, though living standards and geopolitics would shift, with the United States urged to plan for a peaceful future beyond the current conflict.
Analysis notes that industrial production approached 1929 peak levels while unemployment remains high. Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins cites an ongoing labor crisis as 1990s data show 10.3 million unemployed and 42.5 million employed. Critics argue employables increased by about 5 million in the last decade and industry runs with roughly 2.5 million fewer workers than in 1929, amid rising population and tech challenges.
A historical note argues that private rights are quickly eroded at the onset of war, while democratic protections lag in restoration after the crisis ends, highlighting a tension between profit interests and civil liberties during national emergencies.
Charles R. Hook of the National Association of Manufacturers argues that postwar private rights and industry regulation would burden business, recalling wartime controls as a warning against another global conflict. A woman received thirty days in Cedar City Jail before completion of new jail quarters, stating she would wait for a reservation.
A farmer’s wife records daily tasks from November fourteen detailing cooking pheasant remnants in stew and salad, helping twins with kindling, pondering fuel supplies, discovering parsnips, and planning a Wiener roast while praising fall beauty and faith.
Ruth Millett notes Sara Josepha Hale led a long campaign to establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday. From Washington to Lincoln, she urged a unifying day, influencing presidential proclamations and state observances. The piece reflects on differing Thanksgiving dates and Hale's goal of national unity.
A compilation of quoted voices urges vigilance about enemy intentions and stresses the need for industrial peace to protect democracy and free enterprise. Notable figures referenced include Premier Dirk van de Geer, poet Rol Frost, Republic Steel’s Tom M. Girdler, former Senator William Gibbs McAdoo, and Kirby Page.
A former resident returns to a printed panorama of small town life, reliving comings and goings, sayings, and stays of former acquaintances. The piece frames local merchants, vacations, and Main Street renewal as a refreshing visit from a country cousin to reconnect with familiar faces and memories.
Washington dispatch by Paul Mallon notes broad gains in employment and production with industrial output in late 1932 projected at 123 percent of normal this month and 127 percent in December. Retail sales and profits rise, tax revenues swell, and government economists predict continued growth, while exports face limited gains and shipping policy challenges amid wartime tensions.
The radio guide lists New York broadcasts for November 21 with CBS NBC MBS and ABC programs. Featured are Horace Heidt Show Fibber McGee and Molly Hollywood Dance Music and a Variety of talks. Includes turns by John G. Winant Walter O Keefe and Edgar Robinson with music from Hollywood studios.
A compact word puzzle style entry lists numerous labeled clues and cross-references, mentioning Sweden, language science, instruments, and various totems. The fragmented text mixes terms for sports, geography, and occupation along with misaligned numbers, suggesting a crossword style page or glossary.
A fragmented broadcast schedule lists a 10:00 comment period and east coast news hosted by Fred Waring, followed by two hours of dancing. Amos and Andy repeats, the Dancing Music Orchestra performs, and a 10:15 to 12 sequence continues with dance bands and news until 3. A later 10:20 repeat features Wintempe and more dance music into the night.
Mrs John Meyers and daughter Miss Gertrude Meyers depart for Long Beach Cal for the winter. County convention delegates announced: Republicans A B Blake C A Kelley A A Chamberlain all of Buren Democrats W W Hawes Wolsey J F Armstrong and J Lapier of Huron. Mrs Hat Busse hosted the G O Club, sign scores earned, next entertain by Mrs Walter Hagen. Cobra League dance series third event on Thanksgiving eve location undisclosed. Mr and Mrs Robert Barclay of Winona Minn visiting sons Hugh and RM Barclay. Mrs H M B Jr has just returned from a visit to relatives. Gladys Brockwell stars in Pitfalls of pg Big at Strand Theatre.
The Bijou screens Charles Ray in The Sheri Son as part of a double feature with Sessue Hayakawa in The Lustrous Prince, plus a 4 Py jan Sisters benefit at the Lounge.
Emergency crop and feed loans are now available in Beadle County, with applications taken in room 230 of the Huron post office building. The Farm Credit Administration says loans help farmers with small cash needs who cannot obtain credit elsewhere, limited to necessary cash for preparing 1940 crops or livestock feed, secured by a first lien on the financed crop or on the livestock to be fed.
Anne Adams offers wardrobe patterns for 6 to 25 inch dolls with dresses blouses caps slips and panties. Includes pattern 4315 and a titled book featuring stylish day and night wear and a section for sliming matrons. Send fifteen cents for pattern and book with size name address and style number to the New York address.
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