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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1931

Page

4

Fall planting urged to replace drought losses in Central South Dakota

The article urges Central South Dakotans to plant trees and shrubs this fall after a hot dry summer. It highlights benefits such as birds, moisture, windbreaks, and climate moderation, and notes that fall conditions allow better soil warm up, root growth, and wider stock selection. It argues nurseries can deliver when spring is rushed and emphasizes time and vitality of fall stock.

South Dakota South South Dakotans

Standard Oil of Indiana Launches Major Advertising Offensive

The Standard Oil company of Indiana announces a sweeping ad and sales campaign aimed at lifting gloom and boosting business. Office leaders describe a top to bottom offensive using newspaper ads starting October 9, with large copy by October 15 and the Evening Huronite among outlets for Central South Dakota readers. The campaign is expected to generate a vast volume of messages, though the total spend remains undisclosed.

Standard Oil Company Indiana Standard Huronite South

Criticising Troth Calls for Cooperative Agriculture Effort

The Sioux Falls Argus Leader urges Secretary Troth to cooperate with State College scientists on grasshopper control in South Dakota. It argues scientific research plus practical experience is needed to tackle the plague and warns current methods risk undermining each other. It also notes North Dakota counties explore lignite coal usage to cut coal costs.

Troth Sioux Falls Argus L. G. Troth State College South Dakota Argus Leader Truth Argus North Dakota

4-H Girl Visits City Of History

Miss Mach visits Philadelphia and New York, touring Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, City Hall, the Chicago Mail Order House, the Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue and Central Park. She travels with H M Jones of Brookings and Miss MacDonald, recounting museum rooms, art, and skyline views from the 102nd floor.

Miss Mach Philadelphia Old City Independence Hall Europe Chicago National Club Contres South Dakota Sunshine State H. M. Jones Brookings Washington Curtis Publishing Company City Hall The United States New York City Goddess of Liberty Mr. Jones Jersey City Empire State Building Empire State Buildings Fifth Avenue Broadway Riverside Drive New York Public Library Chrysler St. Patrick's Cathedral Riverside Grant Seathher Central Park Metropolitan Museum of Art Athens Pantheon Rome Cathedral of Notre Dame Nuremburg Germany Walla Mote Pemling Wee Jersey Seturdey

World Speed Record Pace Set By British Pilot Stainforth

Flight Lieutenant G. H. Stainforth is hailed as the fastest human after reaching 408.8 miles per hour at Calshot England, breaking his own prior mark of 379 mph. The Rolls Royce engine, pushed to the limit, wore out quickly, signaling that sustained ultrafast flight remains a spectacular demonstration rather than practical travel.

Bronx City Rolls Royce New York Chicago Atlantic Coast Pacific

Mislabeling and Roles in Prohibition Debates Across Segments

The piece debates how labeling people wet or dry over Prohibition oversimplifies attitudes. It cites Legion delegates at Detroit seeking a plebiscite, a congressman voting dry yet drinking wet, and broader public confusion about labeling citizens by stance. It cautions against partisan tags and urges judging people by actions and products rather than labels.

Omaha World-Herald Omaha American Legion Detroit Legion America

Fall pigs in a bun special headline

Fall harvest event draws关注 readers to a limited time sale featuring locally sourced pork products and weekend discounts at the market. Local vendors promote seasonal fare with emphasis on fresh pork cuts and value bundles for families.

Girls Scout Dressmaker's and Service Badges Linked

Girl Scouts can earn two badges by sewing two garments for the Needlework Guild of America during National Membership Week October 12 7. Members donate two new garments per year to be sent to homes hospitals and charities. Kansas City units donated 250 items last year with younger scouts hemming towels and older ones sewing garments.

Needlework Guild of America Hus Kansas City Girl Scouts Needlework Guild

Parents Attend Boy Scout Meet Among Contests and Acts

The parents of Huron Boy Scouts troop 2 attended a weekly meeting and formed a rival group in contests with the Scouts. Acts included levitation by De Gunnzelliger and a memory amnesia ruse, a crossing safety demonstration by Gordon Hartwich, a fire hazard contest, and Sozo the mental wizard by Professor Hamburger. The Scouts won one of three contests, and the gathering closed with Taps and a benediction.

Troop Huron Boy Scouts Troop 2 de. Gunnzelliger Grant Pasek L. 5 Betts Bruce Ketelle Gordon Hartwich Professor Hamburger Sozo

Two More Scout Exhibits Placed In Downtown Windows

Two more Scout exhibits open in downtown display windows featuring Troop 5 at Ax elrad's furniture with a camp scene and a flag display. Troop 3 on Dakota Avenue shows carpentry, bird study, basketry, wood carving, metal crafts, music, and knot charts. Maurice Gowdy and George M Wilcox are listed as scoutmasters.

Axelrad Camp da- KoTah Maurice Gowdy Delite Sop Dakota Avenue George M. Wilcox

Happy Sunshine 4-H Club Begins Pajamas Project

The Happy Sunshine 4-H club of Hitchcock held its first meeting of the new year at Clara Tol-Jefaon’s home on October 3. Dorothea Walton reported for the club. Members joined in roll call as assignments for the new Project were given by the leader. The first project is making pajamas. Mrs. Louise Borah organized refreshments. Members listed include Clara Tollefson, Agnes Westby, Joy Borah, Ruth Hart, Rena Phillips, Reva Phillips, Iris Walton, Loraine Hewitt, and Dorothea Walton, with seven visitors present.

Happy S &H Club Hitchcock Clara Tol- Jefaon Dorothea Walton Louise Borah Clara Tollefson Agnes Westby Joy Borah Ruth Hart Rena Reva Phillips Iris Walton Loraine Hewitt

Rand School League Plans Improvements

President Dorothy Rex urged members to volunteer for a mas sination to improve the Rand School League. The group discussed signs to mark the property and a better Gay afternoon event as part of the plan.

Rand School League Dorothy ‘Rex Wense Roermberd

Air Race Quiz and Miscellaneous Clues Roundup

Puzzle style list of questions and clues covering religion ancient times geography and language. Includes references to Confucianism Buddhism and Tadams, air races, old measures, and numerous cross numbered hints for a newspaper contest.

Young Citizens League Plans Ongoing School Projects

The group outlined weekly committee meetings to choose lasting tasks for students. A health and sanitation committee posted suggestions while a courtesy group urged better manners. Genie Parkhurst, league reporter, notes their aim to improve behavior without criticizing.

Genie Parkhurst League

Twenty Years Ago in Huron Local Movers and Visits

Twenty years ago in Huron a flood of short notes records travel for business and social visits. A. F. Miller left for Minneapolis, Dr. W. L. Notestein returned from Madison Presbytery, H. A. Spooner and Mrs. S. M. Oviatt headed for Pierze and Broadland, with several others like Jones and Wilson also traveling for business and family gatherings. Mrs. R. O. Richards and Miss Martina Schoenert planned trips to Lisbon and Chicago Madison, while General Supt. C. T. Dike and J. R. Johnson moved between Tracy Watertown Winona and Zambrote, Minn.

A. F. Miller Minneapolis W. L. Notestein Madison H. A. Spooner Pierze Oviatt Broadland Jones Faulkton Thomas Wilson Miller R. O. Richards Lisbon N. D Mia. Jones Martina Schoenert Chicago Wis Supt. C. T. Dike Tracy Watertown Winona J. R. Johnson Zambrote Minn D. A. Sauer Zell P. Ryan Kate Orris Midland E. W. Hughes Portland Ore Agnes Morrison Sity Blanche Richards Montana Pittsbug Huron

University of South Dakota Choir Tryouts Underway

Oct 8 the university held tryouts for the a cappella choir in Vermillion as more than bo students auditioned. Additional tryouts will occur next Monday with sections assigned by professor A L Wilson. Dr Jan L Miller moved his office to the former Farmers and Merchants State Bank building on Main Street for his practice.

U University Vermillion University of South Dakota A.L. Wilson Canova Jan L. Miller State Bank

Freshman Severn Breaks Arm During School Football Practice

At Tulare on Oct 8 a high school freshman suffered a broken right arm just above the wrist during a noon intermission football practice on school grounds.

Alt Tulare Louis E Haven Bers

Watertown Firemen Now Toy Repairers

Watertown firefighters take on toy repair duties this week at city hall. Residents donate toys needing minor repairs or repainting to be fixed for Christmas distribution. Local companies provide paint and materials to support the effort in bringing joy to children.

Watertown Wil Mer

State Students To Improve Grounds at State College

Brookings reports the state college student association has allocated 30 dollars to complete 28 tennis courts and improve the campus athletic grounds. The funds come from 500 dollars earned by student ventures, with no individual student charged. The project had been deferred due to funds and now proceeds to finish the development program.

Brookings Students Association of State College Ban Reifel The Student Association Stueent

Canova P T A Holds October Meeting on Health

Canova P T A met in the school auditorium to discuss health of children and mothers. Mrs A H Nohlgren spoke on proper feeding, Mildred Gilbert led community singing, Erik Erikson read a story, and Mrs Robt Smith spoke on Mothers Health with refreshments served.

Canova A. H. Nohlgren Mildred Gibert Erik Erikson Robt. Smith Mildred Gilbert

Gas conservation laws curb wastage in California

California's two year old gas conservation laws have corrected wastage deemed shocking to the national sense. Conservation cut production to 209 billion cubic feet for six months, from 288 billion a year earlier. Rail Way commission figures show a 273 percent rise in utilization and a 61 percent drop in wastage. A new pipeline to the Ketleman Hills field is to be built by Los Angeles to transport waste gas, aiming to raise consumption toward or beyond the fixed supply.

San Francisco California Ray Lyman Wilbur Rail Way Commission Agures Pew Ketleman Hills Los Angeles Sree

Fall Seeks Parole From Bribery Sentence

Albert B. Fall, former secretary of the interior, applied to the justice department for parole from his year and a day sentence after pleading to accepting a bribe. The action was filed in Washington on October BP.

Fall Washington Albert B. Fall Secretary of the Interior Justice Department

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