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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1929
Page
4
A debate arises as Brookhart Wheeler and others attack the farm board nominees. They urge voting against members they oppose while urging replacements, but the board is expected to be confirmed despite the rancor. The exchange centers on preserving or eroding public confidence in the board.
Thorp Thimble club members met 1 October with lesson on foot exercises and proper shoe for 4-H girls. Prizes awarded for first in the parade at Clark’s Achievement Day. New members Luelia Lien Muriel Grisg Nora Luvoos join. second year clothing projects under leaders Mrs Stacey and Mrs De Peel. Next meeting 2% October.
A fragment describes the railway line serving Rapid City and connections to Alex Jotnen and Ora Chicago. It mentions trips to Black Hills attractions and promotes western South Dakota as a scenic destination for travelers and visitors. The text is partially garbled but centers on rail service and regional tourism.
South Dakota poet Will Chamberlain remains optimistic about the Russian tumble weed. He sent a poem and a letter to The Huronite noting the weed’s cautious history and its unlikely future, imagining its role in printing newspapers and books of verse.
Critics argue senators masquerading as farmers friends oppose the Hoover farm relief, preferring self interests. They claim ongoing farm dissatisfaction keeps them in office, while the Hoover plan demands broad farmer cooperation and public trust. The Nebraska senator speech cited shows continued opposition and political maneuvering.
The Department of Justice weighs asking the Supreme Court to decide if buyers of illegal liquor share liability with sellers for prosecutions. Legal scholars dispute the point, yet the article argues purchasers are equally responsible for violating constitutional law and for the broader corruption surrounding bootleg liquor.
A press comment argues for modest skirt hem revisions as designers resist a return to longer gowns. It notes street and afternoon wear dipping below the knee while evening gowns graze the floor, with American shoppers and New York stores resisting a reversion to old lengths amid calls for comfort and independence.
Minneapolis Journal reports F H W Klawon of St Paul bank stating now is ideal for farmers to buy land. In Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Upper Michigan farm home purchases rise 36 percent in eight months versus 1928, with fewer foreclosures and rising farmer ownership as delinquency falls. Confidence in American agriculture slowly returns amid recovering land sales.
An excerpt from the Webster Reporter notes John G. Ordway of St. Paul shot ducks at Breako farm on Waubay Lake, highlighting growing tension between private ownership and public access to game and fishing waters as a regional issue.
Max Radcliffe of Wessington, member of the Jim Dandy Pig and Calf Club, writes of his club projects over the past year. He details Ayrshire calves and a pig contest, noting costs, weights, feeds, and prize money from Junior and State Fairs, ending with reflections on profitability for Beadle County farmers.
Aberdeen Girl Scouts invited Huron troop 1 to camp at Enemy Swim last summer. Mrs J A Johnson named captain, arranging the trip. Scout report notes swimming, hiking, scoutcraft, stories, and camp fires. Two first aid, two tree finding, two swimming merit badges earned. a week profitable and memorable for the girls and their organization.
The Ashton Camp Fire girls elected their officers for the new club year. Evelyn Hagen is president, Myra Sparling vice president, Agatha Watkins secretary, Margaret Murry treasurer, and Fern Vanderbilt reporters. The meeting was held at the homes of Mrs. W. A. Hack, guardian of the group.
Girl Scouts organize two troops in Tulare. One troop is for high school girls and the other for seventh and eighth grade girls. Organizing meeting held Monday evening with local leaders and participants.
Esther Schmidt reports the Sunshine 4 H Club met October 12 at Pearl Linafelter’s home in Alpena. Officers elected for the year: Pearl Linafelter president, Ruth Scheel vice president, Agnes Tiv Brandenburg secretary and treasurer, Esther Schmidt reporter. Two new members joined, bringing total to nine.
The Huron high school sophomore class met Tuesday after school to elect officers: Robert Wagner as president, Lois Gagnon as vice president, Gertrud Tobin as secretary and treasurer. They will organize the bonfire for Tiger Day and offer The Tiger year book for $1.
Letters to the editor should be sent to Affairs of Young Polk in care of the Huronite. Messages not addressed properly cause delays and confusion for readers.
The Theresa Juniors, a Farm Union junior club, sponsored a program at the state Farm Union convention in Rapid City. A club secretary reports they were delighted with the trip and pleased with the fairs and hospitality shown by the people.
Alpena Box Scouts met at the Lawrence Wuis home to plan attending the Ru ly at Huron on November 2. They hiked Monday to advance plans, and this was their first meeting since Seduim Worhes left for school duties at Melletie.
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