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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1936
Page
4
The notice lists mailing rates by class and method, noting second class matter at Huron South Dakota with carrier and mail options. It credits the Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulation, naming advertising reps in major cities and requesting department contact by telephone.
The piece honors ordinary people in Madrid era sieges, detailing 71 days of the Alcazar defense in Toledo. It cites casualties, stockpiles, and aerial bombardments to illustrate endurance, arguing the human spirit's unyielding resolve amid danger and pain.
The New York Times, proudly independent, explains its long history of critical yet fair coverage of Democratic administrations and now clarifies its presidential preference. It argues that today’s discourse has shed earlier alarmist rhetoric, contrasts platforms, and condemns gratuitous personal attacks from both sides.
The Times endorses Roosevelt’s bid for a second term, arguing a more conservative, steady course will emerge and warning that a Landon victory could empower radicals. It stresses the need for continued reform from a united Democratic government, defended by international trade and fiscal restraint. The piece contrasts Republican isolationism with Roosevelt’s path of regulated reform and restored confidence among distressed masses.
Washington dispatches show Britain seeks strong pressure on Japan over Shanghai and the Yangtze as American policy strains with Arctic American-Chinese-Russian cooperation against Japan. Roosevelt clamps toward independent Asia policy while UK-Navy and monetary talks hint at shifting power, with fears over the pound and silver policy shaping attitudes.
Twenty years ago in Huron a stack of items details visitors returning from the Black Hills, departures for Minneapolis and Smith College, and summer goodbyes. The Red Cross commission fund grows with a $250 addition, and Olson Lake Co buys the Mercantile Building on Dakota Avenue for $17,000 cash. Perry Scofield and Harry Mann head to Chicago to resume studies at Northwestern University after summer break.
A vintage guidance piece explains practicing with machine attachments to save homemaking time. It covers bias binding gauges, cutting widths from 7/16 to 13/8 inches, threading through guides, aligning the needle, folding binding, and feeding tape under the presser foot with careful binder adjustment for precise results.
Washington column argues election fever will grip Americans until November. It mocks partisan rhetoric, notes fear and boasting on both sides, cites historic patterns from Harding and Hoover, and discusses relief spending and public mood shaping policy potential. It highlights public opinion as influence on New Deal and opposition.
Former Huronian Alex Culhane won first place in the South Dakota State Dairymen's Association butter scoring contest at Sioux Falls. Carl Wetrich, another former Huron man, was the buttermaker at Purity Dairy. Butter scored 94, four points above the 1938 State Fair top score, with entries statewide. The contest was part of the State Dairymen's Association Convention.
The Wessington Fall Festival in the old Farmers and Merchants Bank Building drew strong participation from local residents. Attendees supported the cafetoria supper and sale items auctioned by Neale Major, while Agt Society and Community Church organizers reported a great turnout and shared in the day’s success. A separate note from Oct 8 mentions Mr and Mrs Zari and family visiting Mitchell for the Corn Palace celebrations and related events.
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