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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1931
Page
4
Huron invites residents and visitors to the state fair opening next Monday. The event promises grandstand entertainment, diverse races, exhibits, and demonstrations to help farmers gain ideas for better agriculture. City doors are open as Fair Week brings relaxation and a memorable experience.
The article argues for giving priority to married men with families when employing workers, especially in public projects. It notes organized labor supports this approach, stressing the duty to assist men with dependents. In Huron, labor has shouldered the employment bureau burden under Charles Demlo, but few jobs have gone to union members.
William E. Green of the American Federation of Labor argues the nation must provide work rather than charity to prevent hunger and freezing. He proposes vast public works projects, such as building highways, funded by communities following federal guidance to aid unemployed workers and sustain the economy.
The piece critiques English workers reluctance to switch jobs and accept state aid, noting impact on competitiveness and unemployment. It announces E B Yule’s retirement from the Alexandria Herald and lauds his editorial leadership. It also praises Kingsbury county for using distressed farmers to spread gravel for highway work and urges other counties to adopt the program.
Sioux City Journal notes Secretary of State Stimson returned from Europe with an optimistic assessment of future economic and political links. He cites Hoover moratorium and London conference as aims to foster lasting peace and revival of trade, while warning that nationalism could derail gains. France and Britain are highlighted as financially and politically strong, with Italy also resilient, and a general European recovery urged under U.S. guiding influence.
The article notes Joseph Paul Boncour's February disarmament plan for a world army as an old French idea of organized peace. It discusses U S and British reluctance to surrender national armed forces to a League of Nations force, and suggests French belief in a solution may be clouded by national attitudes.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss nine days remaining and a wary view of Oz drought impacts. Brookings residents note ample filling stations, while nearby mentions hint at broader shortages and a cautious outlook on resources amid drought conditions.
Aaron Boy Scouts troop 5 resumed its season with a Monday hike up the river to May's rock. Twelve scouts and Scoutmaster Maurice Gowdy traveled, following a trail laid by George Schmidt and Marshall Townsend. After lunch, Capture the Flag games featured spies and contested play, with Saedigar’s group and Newman’s group each winning a game.
The Creshard Baby Beef club held a regular meeting at the Batteer home on September 8 with Alvin Bowers presiding. Members reviewed record-keeping, inspected calves in lean feed conditions, and debated winners in judging, according to reporter Dora Bowers.
The Lend a Hand 4 H club held a preorganization at the E Price home to elect officers for the year Ruth Radcliffe notes Vera Radcliffe was named president Evan Stephens vice president Deloriz Peterson secretary Ruth Radcliffe reporter All members enrolled for the new year Mrs W Stephens resigned and Mrs O N Radcliffe will lead this year Demonstrations were planned for the first four meetings.
Governor Warren Green Fr B Taylor and Thomas J Frick will lead the 44 club parade at the State Fair on September 16. Taylor heads the State Fair board Frick oversees 4 H club work. Counties with large delegations enter separately while small groups join together. no motor or horse drawn vehicles allowed. Cash prizes and a banner awarded to the top county. A five judge panel will assess entries on size participation signs planning and engagement with club work.
The South Dakota League of Women Voters shows a Peace booth in the Women's Building at the State Fair. President Moe E. W. Feige says visitors can sign a petition to the International Disarmament Conference in Geneva 1932. The display traces Hague 1899 and 1907, Kellogg pact 1923, arbitration treaty 1929, London 1930, and the proposed World Court of 1932, plus child welfare posters in the Child Welfare building.
The Dearborn Sunshine Baby Beef club met at William Smith's home Monday evening with all members present. Club reporter Eugene Morissey notes some boys plan to exhibit calves at the State Fair. Lunch was served by the hostess at the close of the meeting.
Minnehaha troop 5 visited Fox farm near Huron with Mrs. W. M. Sibley as captain and Mrs. C. D. Dunbar as first lieutenant acting as chaperones. Marjory Brown demonstrated fire building and patrols prepared lunches of roasted weathers and marshmallows while Kathleen Conner and Carol Dies laid a trail Creva Brown locating it. Mrs. B. P. Reilly showed animals on the farm as D. A. Searles arrived by truck with troop reporter on site.
A cryptic word puzzle listing numerous cross references and definitions. It includes terms like nocturnal animals, numbers, fractions, and various clues for tone, edge, and noblemen. The grid blends linguistic hints with misprints and partial phrases, suggesting a themed identity puzzle.
Hyde County fair parade in August featured three 4-H clubs Banner Sewing Happy-Go-Lucky and Highmore Baby Feet led by Mrs Porter Hall with a merry-go-round video gift from Mr Hall. Members toured town shopped for leaders a park picnic and prizes were won by Mildred McGough Harold McGough Leonard McGough and others in club and county classes.
Fred Cermak finished third in the club division while one of the Peterson brothers took second in the county class, signaling strong depth for the team across both categories.
Beadle county prize demonstration team comprising Orin Oviatt and Harold Reaves of the Clyde Cream Sadlers club showcased a calf feeding for milk production before Prairie Maid Day calf club members at Dale Biggerstaff’s home on September 7. They earned first prize at the recent junior fair and will enter State Fair competition next week, with the top prize a trip to the St. Louis exposition next month. Arthur Olson presided, five members plan to exhibit calves at the State Fair, next meeting set for October 2 at Adam and Margaret Caldwell’s home.
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