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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1929
Page
4
A political figure is described as capable and bold, with a noted grasp of farm issues and a plan to back a $12,000 government position. Senators Brookhart and colleagues are said to pause to reassess themselves as the scene centers on stockholders, farmers, and national service.
City of Huron South Dakota records show assessments for alley pavement in Block 18 Second Railway Addition and Block 14 Second Railway Addition. City Auditor notes hearings set for October 22 1929 at 7:30 p.m. with objections heard at City Hall.
W S Gordon of Burns Detective Agency says careless bank practices and front window clutter aid robberies in South Dakota. He cites Farmers and Merchants Bank Scotland and praises Buena Vista County Iowa banks for limiting cash and displaying notices. He supports South Dakota bankers rewards for dead bandits and notes the influx of ex cons as a robber wave.
Opinion notes Iowa paper criticizing eight years of farm relief delays and Senate probing of the new farm board. It argues lawmakers used obstruction to gain election advantages while the board should quickly organize and act. It contrasts Senators Norbeck and Brookhart and lauds Chairman Legge for capable leadership.
William Hard asserts that President Hoover is thriving under the strain of the presidency. He explains Hoover, once a subordinate to Wilson, Harding, and Coolidge, now wields full responsibility with apparent ease and contentment, suggesting subordinates may prefer clear chief role.
The piece critiques the urge for speed and reckless driving, arguing speed is an intoxication eroding civilization. It compares 69 mph driving to a broader rush without purpose, noting decades of change show little proof of improvement in culture or happiness.
The Mitchell Republican notes the Corn Palace festival of 1929 endured stormy weather yet posted strong receipts. Fireproof, comfortable facilities and sturdy gravel highways reduced weather dependence, easing management’s longstanding weather worries and signaling a remarkable success.
The Huron Senior high school band with 50 members under D L W Hendrickson begins bi weekly rehearsals. He expects advancement and notes instruments supplied by the school including two bass tubas three alto horns and a baritone horn while urging parents to buy bass and string instruments to strengthen the orchestra which has 40 members and promises balance.
Committees were named for the Huron High School girls reserves after a Tuesday meeting. All members attended as teacher advisers outlined season plans. The first program meeting is set for next week, followed closely by the membership drive per cabinet plans.
Mrs. L C Tillman chaired a Tuesday YWCA meeting where girls drafted plans to entertain visitors for the Adult Guidance Council in Huron. Dills Adria Titterington and Miss Mary Anspach helped organize programs for the event set for October 12 and 13.
Notice from Minneap olis area reports the death of Harry A. Smith formerly of Miller Kansas, killed in an early week airplane crash at Junction City. Smith, 5 years old, moved from Miller as a boy, later served as Pipestone County highway engineer, moved to Minneapolis two years ago to aviation work, and recently relocated his family to Omake to manage an airfield. He is survived by his wife and several children.
Hitoshi Matsutani, a modest Japanese boy, guided his Hereford calf Pat to grand champion among 500 calves at the Nebraska State fair show ring. He stood impassively as judges moved through, having also won reserve champion last year with the same breed.
Prizes were awarded to Ray Scout troops for window displays in Dakota Avenue. Deputy regional scout executive Kenneth Bentz of St. Paul praised the efforts, naming Troop 6 first prize for a miniature Scout in a tent and mounted butterflies, Troop 2 second for a Journeyrcraft display, and Troop 5 third for a sight camp exhibit. Olive Harris will remain president of the junior high girl reserves until after a party and membership drive. Weston reserves met to form a new club, with five new members welcomed at Wessington grade school’s meeting.
Community councils have not yet made their contributions and remain subject to change. They will meet later this week, after which the program will be announced.
An advertisement touts constipation as the cause of skin issues and general health problems. It promotes Kellogg's ALL-BRAN as a universal remedy, claiming 100 percent bran content guarantees effectiveness, with two tablespoons daily advised for chronic cases.
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