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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1939
Page
4
A diary entry from a South Dakota farm woman recounts daily life amid drought, chores, and memories of World War I. It blends personal notes with reflections on past and present conflicts, noting farm routines, plans for forage crops, and the ringing bells of Rheims Cathedral symbolic of war’s toll.
The Evening Huronie urges readers to distinguish reports from established facts amid wartime censorship and propaganda. It notes the Athenia sinking and German submarine questions, promises analytical war pieces by experts, and mentions George Fielding Eliot’s London article on Page Twelve.
A Literary Digest overview from August 8 1914 contrasts America’s then isolation with Europe’s conflict. It cites the Federals Reserve Board, the Progressive Party, Caillaux acquittal, Gatun Dam, and Panamia as topics vying for public interest beside the war. It warns avoidance of entanglement requires decisive restraint and sacrifice.
A reflective note on military leadership and modern warfare suggesting generals may die by bomb threats rather than peaceful death. The piece hints that war’s end may hinge on new dangers striking even top officers, signaling a shift in conventional risk and strategy.
Quotations from Daladier and other leaders frame a tense prewar climate. The Polish State bears renewed aggression as a backdrop. Statements from Mascicki and Hitler underscore diplomatic rhetoric and minority policies amid rising tensions.
Ruth Millett argues that freedom from corsets enabled women to excel in sports and relax socially. She notes men’s lingering corset fascination in Fifth Avenue displays and doubts a rapid return to restrictive wear. Millett contends the era of athletic women remains ahead despite a late corset revival.
A Washington Evening Star feature lampoons how Haim Flakman, denied entry to both the United States and Cuba, is shuffled back and forth between the two nations. Since 1938 he has bounced from Florida to Havana, then back again, living without a country as immigration authorities swap him between sides.
Paul Mallon analyzes Roosevelt's radio speech and White House drafting process. The piece notes absent were influential reformers while Louis Johnson's address urged national unity and undivided support. It discusses reactions to Axis aggression and fears, citing Ribbentrop and Stalin as factors shaping policy.
Radio listings show Edward Murrow in London and Shirer in Berlin, plus Dorothy Thompson war talk and Hobby Lobby program. A busy slate includes Dorsey, Kay Kyser, Whiteman Band, George Jessel, and Armchair Adventure across WEAF WABC WIZ NBC and other networks.
City officials approve 3800 for park maintenance and improvements at Wednesday meeting. Most funds earmarked for a 40 acre Browne addition area. Also notes Bridge Club activity with Mrs. E A Thomas hosting and planning extended Michigan visit.
Mrs H Teucher hosted a party honoring Miss Blanche Williams birthday with about thirty guests, lively music, and a luncheon. Mrs J Koener entertained sixteen ladies for whist to honor Mrs E M Thomas, decorations featured pink and white asters, high honors awarded to several guests, and prizes went to Mrs A W Hopkins and Dr Frieda Van Dalsem. A midday three course lunch followed, guests presented with a gift for the guest of honor. The local fair week meal price cap for visitors settled at 60 cents for dinner and breakfast 3
The French Lime freighter Vermont carrying 19 airplanes for France steamed past Pilot Town at the mouth of the Mississippi River and entered the Gulf of Mexico at 6 a.m. Tuesday, sailing before the anticipated United States neutrality act invocation.
Mrs. Mason Smith and her son Rex returned Sunday evening from Corvallis Oregon where Rex spent a year working. Mrs. Smith visited Rex and another son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith during the summer. Rex plans to attend college again this fall.
The Rev and Mrs. A. T. Andersen returned to Orient Friday after visiting relatives and friends in Minneapolis and Lake Mills, Iowa.
Advertising blurb for Anne Adams Pattern 4192 featuring bolero style with contrasting trim and gathered bustlines. Mentions sizes 12 through 40 and fabric needs, plus instructions to order by sending cents and name address and style number to Evening Hour Pattern Department in New York.
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