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Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1931

Page

4

Warning on grasshoppers spurs preventive action in Beadle County

County Agent Roy A. Cave warns that next summer may bring a grasshopper plague in Beadle County unless farmers act now. Discing and dragging are advised to destroy eggs, as winter weather is unlikely to kill them. The Watertown Public Opinion supports proactive control and even suggests public funding may be warranted to fund a discing campaign for egg destruction and job creation.

Roy A.' Cave Beadle County Watertown

Plant More Trees: South Dakota urged to plant forests

The Pierre Capital Journal urges widespread tree planting in South Dakota to combat drought and drying rivers. It cites moisture balance, wind breaks, shade, and timber benefits, calling for community organizations to fund purchase and distribution, with fall planting deemed potentially superior to spring. The Evening Huronite agrees but notes fall planting may be best.

Pierre Capital Journal South Dakota Northwest Pacific Coast Great Lakes Huronite Pierre

Federal aid helps Beadle county farmers aid feed loans

Beadle county and Central South Dakota receive federal feed loans under revised rules. Nearly 100 farmers have applied in Beadle county, with about 30,000 dollars expected to flow to feed livestock. Loans, though capped at 100 dollars, average about 200 dollars in Beadle, saving herds and preventing bankruptcy prices. George M Townsend notes many applicants seek funds to feed sows milch cows and sheep.

Beadle County South Dakota Grand Forks N. DB George M.townsend

Whitewashing history turns Drake to mere pirate

TIME THE WHITEWASHER discusses how legends like Sir Francis Drake, Columbus, and Lee’s army gain glamour with time. Professor Miller argues that fame is inflated by hindsight, as later observers mythologize harsh realities, turning private battles into public heroes over decades.

Herbert A. Miller Sir Francis Drake Elizabeth Drake Dr. Miller King Arthur's Knights Christopher Columbus Cortez Mexico Lee Northern Virginia

Selling Aircraft Carriers Rumor Sparks Boston Debate

A Boston rumor claims a private firm plans to buy the navy airship carriers Lexington and Saratoga for conversion into transatlantic passenger steamers. The idea prompts questions about why the navy would relinquish such costly warships and whether they failed as carriers after being converted from battle cruisers under the Washington treaty.

Boston Lexington Navy

Farm Board secrecy over wheat loans sparks call for openness

Chicago Tribune reports the Federal Farm Board reversed its decision to publish details of wheat and cotton holdings and revolving fund loans. Critics argue public money requires disclosure and congressional oversight, warning secrecy risks abuse and past losses. Congress should act promptly to reveal the board's dealings.

Chicago Tribune Federal Farm Board Congress Farm Board

Capone to Serve Time in Jail or Fort Leavenworth

The article discusses Al Capone facing extended delays despite plans by Judge James H. Wilkerson. Capone will serve time behind bars, either in the county jail or Fort Leavenworth, as his lawyers seek avenues to delay his appellate process. It cautions that swift justice may result, avoiding further injustice.

al Capone Mori Capone Fort Leavenworth United States James H. Wilkerson Wilkerson Mw Capone

Dakota Girl on European Tour Visits Germany

Dakota Girl Mie Viola Mach tours Nuremberg and Munich with Mr and Mrs Jones and Miss Myla, visiting museums and historic sites. The group travels by train and boat, seeing a medieval castle, a German museum, native costumes, a Zeppelin sighting, and a Norse river journey toward Cologne.

Mie Viola Mach Nuremburg Mia H. M. Jones Brooking Ais Schlaventik Europe Mall Order Munich Germany Longfellow Bavaria Captain Cook Captain Vancouver Northwest America South Dakota United States Mississippi River Rio Grande River Rockies Arctic Wiesbaden Cologne

Nationwide 4-H radio program to air November 7

H M Jones 4-H leader announces a nationwide broadcast from Washington on November 7 at 1 39 central time celebrating the second national 4-H achievement day. The program features stats and federal radio programs with 4-H members and leaders nationwide. Local clubs are urged to meet at home or another radio-ready venue and prepare for the event.

Washington H. M. Jones

Clubbers Show Strong 4-H Presence at State Fair

County extension agents local leaders and 4-H members showcased the best 4-H exhibits demonstrations and activities at the State Fair. H M Jones says overall quality was excellent with more exhibits in most sections though dairy cattle canning and crops lagged. There were 196 exhibits 104 demonstration teams and judging groups 501 enrolled at the camp and 66 local leaders participated. A complete list of awards is available upon request from local leaders with a club report.

H. M. Jones

Valley League Girl Reads on School Break

Kaya Marie May of Valley League District 1 Beadle County recalls a Friday with no school due to a teachers meeting. She plans to finish Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm and shares thoughts on Rebecca's dress scene, feeling the sting of parental limits while missing time to read.

Valley League Rebecca Sunnybrook Farm Kaya Marie May Valley League District 1 Beadle County Miranda

Alpena Troop Attends Huron Court of Honor

Eight members of Alpena Troop 23 and scoutmaster Hex Jones attended the Huron Court of Honor on Tuesday. Merit badges were earned by Lawrence Wales surveying and weather, Wenton Liedschlaw music photography and woodwork, Amandus Aisenbery personal health, Ernest Washburn personal health and carpentry, Delbert Lehr civics, Rex Jones woodwork swimming first aid and cooking. Ernest Washburn and Aisenbery received star badges, Harley McWilliams and Ray Schill received second class badges. Lawrence Wales earned a gold palm and Wenton Siedschiaw a bronze palm.

Alpena Huron Court of Honor Hex Jones Lawrence Wales Wenton Liedschlaw Amandus Aisenbery Ernest Washburn Delbert Lehr Rex Jones Harley McWilliams Ray Schill Wenton Siedschiaw

Iroquois Troop 17 Holds Regular Weekly Meeting

Iroquois Troop 17 met Monday evening for its weekly gathering. Leo F. Valdez, troop reporter, notes the group discussed the past rally and practiced first aid and judging while some new members began work on stout tasks.

Iroquois Leo F. Valdez

Girl Scout Patrols Choose New Names

La-Co-Tah troop 2 met at Rev. A. B. Carleon’s home in October with Betty Inglebritsen visiting. A new patrol formed under Glen avier Marks. names yet to be chosen. Other patrols selected names such as Phocanta led by Betty Wright and Wahanto led by Eleanore Nielsen. Halloween party plans were discussed with Imogene Murphy in charge.

Variety Bazaar Puzzle Headlines and Clues

A scrambled list of crossword style clues and definitions appears under two headings Vertical and Horizontal. The item names a wide mix of wordplay prompts such as fruits animals directions and occupations alongside numbered hints and cryptic associations.

Help Yourself And Lend A Hand From SARAL DEWING Loch Lomond Song

A period piece notes the traditional song Loch Lomond arranged by SARAL DEWING and praises its Scottish flavor and diction. It highlights the Liszt Liebestraum as the October listening piece, noting Liszt born in 1811 in Hungary and his friendships with Chopin and Wagner. The piano work is described as a tender tone poem, often performed with orchestral arrangements, and carries a mournful emotional mood in memory of a lost loved one.

Saral Dewing Loch Lomond Tady Jane Scott Edinburgh Rell and Franz Liszt Humgary Chopin Wagner

Twenty Years Ago Huron News Highlights Travel and Visits

Twenty years ago in Huron several residents left for business trips to nearby cities including Sioux Falls and Des Moines. J Purcell of Watertown stayed with Mrs H Pruner, while Louise Goodrich headed to Des Moines. Mrs S C Oviatt was due home from Ruthven. Grace Rogers returned from the Pacific coast after three months. Dan Snyder and John Claymore made short business trips, and Thomas Wilson planned a visit with her son.

J. Moore H, Gillis Siooux Falls J. Purcell Watertown H. Pruner Ruthven Dan Snyder Broadland and Hitchcock John Claymore Broadland H. Stafford Lake Byron Boducke Mim Grace Rogers Pacific Coast Sioux Falls Thomas Wilson

Clothing Drive Aids Mitshell Needy Children

Community group reports a clothing and bedding drive to help Mit labali residents and needy families. Volunteers collected warm garments and bedding to support children and seniors during winter hardships and to ease the cost of keeping households fed and stocked.

Maikan

Miss Ruth Payne to Lead Parade at USD Dakota Day

Vermillion October 32 Ruth Payne Vermillion Miss Dakota will lead the Dakota state parade at the University of South Dakota with more than six student organization floats entering contests for most beautiful and most original prizes funded by Marshall Davis. Alumni events follow the game as students plan homecoming activities despite decoratives budget cuts.

Vermillion Ruth Payne Miss Dakota University of South Dakota Marshall Davis All-University Dakota Swisher New Armory New Union Building University Cooperative Store Garrett Breckenridge Coyotes Sioux City State Lamcheon Methodist Church Gane S. D. State College

Cavour Thief Steals Poultry From Widows

Cavour October 3 special report notes a thief took 26 chickens from Mrs. E. A. Currier and all but four from Mrs. Barbara Dollebacher and Mrs. J. Lovet in a single night. Local residents plan to organize against such thefts as community concern grows.

Cavour Mre E. A. Currier Mira Barbera Dollebacher Mer. J. Lovet Hey Ciimens

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