Opening Day At State Fair Puts Auto Races In Spotlight
Ideal late summer weather greets the 55th annual South Dakota State Fair in Huron with a day packed by auto races, a grandstand revue, and a long list of educational and entertainment features. Carriers and fairgoers arrive in large numbers amid heavy highway traffic.
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Labor Day Death Toll Tops 200 Across U S
The Associated Press reports Labor Day weekend deaths across the United States surpassed 200 with at least 201 fatalities from traffic, drowning, shooting, and miscellaneous causes. Minnesota led states with 7 deaths, while Trinvis recorded 23 fatalities.
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What Tuesday Will Offer At The State Fair
Veterans day program outlines a morning of horse judging at 8:00, 8:30 for 4-H dairy cattle and beef exhibits, foods judging contests, home furnishings demonstrations, 4-H poultry and handiwork displays, and 4-H food and nutrition demonstrations by home demonstration agents on the second floor of the Women's Building. Page 6 mentions Bee program.
Hundreds of 4 H members flood South Dakota Fair camp
Approximately 500 4 H boys and girls, drawn from blue ribbon winners at 60 county achievement days, filled the club camp at the fair grounds. State club leader H M Jones explained the entrants are limited to about that number for accommodation as enrollment rises each year.
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Roosevelt Plans Neutrality Proclamations to Keep U.S. Out of War
Washington reports President Roosevelt will issue two simultaneous proclamations declaring American neutrality within 24 hours. State Department officials examine the sinkings of the British liner Athenia with hundreds of Americans aboard and the air raid near the American Ambassador’s villa in Warsaw. Roosevelt urges against profiteering and vows to prevent any blackout of peace while Britain and France enter war against Germany. The address coincides with Britain and France’s formal entry into WWII.
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Mighty British Fleet Enforces Blockade of Germany
London reports Britain's battle fleet taking stations to block Germany as a reconstituted cabinet adopts wide wartime measures. French forces reportedly offensive to ease pressure on Poland, with action in Belfort region. Athénia sinks off Ireland with 1,400 aboard, 311 Americans among passengers. casualties unclear. War began when Britain’s ultimatum expired without Berlin reply.
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Former S D Man Among Athenia Passengers
Dr John Lawrence former South Dakotan and UC Berkeley scientist was aboard the British liner Athenia which sank off Scotland Sunday. His brother Dr Ernest Lawrence of UC Berkeley relayed word to their father Dr C G Lawrence president emeritus of Northern State Teachers College. John Lawrence spoke at medical meetings in Norway and Scotland this summer.
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Labor Day Half Holiday Noted In Huron City
Labor Day observed with half holiday. stores open until noon while post office and city services largely closed. State Fair draws crowds. no formal observance planned. annual golf event wrapped up early to avoid fair conflict.
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Danish Greek Steamer Kosti Mine Damage Reported
News bulletins from Copenhagen and Brussels describe the Greek steamer Kosti struck and damaged by a mine in the Baltic Sea while en route to Malmo. Heavy gunfire near the German border recalls 1914, Luxembourg fortifications rise, and King Leopold II assumes command to shield neutrality as food rationing looms. In Manila, Chinese community reports that the British steamer Anking was torched between Manila and Kanghai, later discounted by line agents. U S Navy says no disaster information.
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French Army Has No Room Now For Foreign Volunteers
Paris dispatch reports the French army, expanding to 8,000,000 volunteers, has no room for foreign recruits at present. An official notice states authorities must first ensure military measures for France, though foreigners may file applications, undergo examinations, and be called for service later.
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Poland War Coverage Reports 1500 Killed or Wounded
Warsaw reports that at least 1,500 killed or wounded in German air raids on Poland as Britain and France declare war. The alert notes the sinking of the Athenia, naval blockades, and Poland’s defense actions alongside Allied response. Ambassadors, diplomatic denials, and neutral Italy are mentioned as events unfold.
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