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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1940
Page
4
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The excerpt proclaims a global peace shaped by American strength and freedom. It stresses freedom of movement and commerce, adequate trade to keep workers employed, and enduring independence both at home and abroad, urging a peace that preserves national sovereignty.
A persuasive urge calls the United States to embrace a new greatness beyond conquest. The piece argues America must become a moral tower, defend freedom, and unite free nations, urging citizens to rally with vision and patriotism to meet global leadership demands.
Banking has shifted from distant bankers to consumer outreach using newspapers, magazines, brochures, and flexible lending options like small personal loans and auto financing. This “humanized” approach helps the public understand banking and supports healthier economic growth while reducing susceptibility to questionable schemes.
Banks aim to invest funds within legal safeguards and sound banking practice. The current commercial climate welcomes financial need, whether modest or vast, as long as deals conform to regulations and prudent risk standards.
In Zabern, Alsace, a tree planted in 1918 by the French becomes a flashpoint as German authorities discipline the town. A jittery officer named Von Forstner led guards during shop visits and fatally wounded a crippled shoemaker with a saber after taunts. The incident echoes the town’s troubled past under occupation.
The article notes that for the first seven months of the year, citizens have $41.6 billion in income payments, up from $39.578 billion a year earlier. Salaries and wages drive most of the gain, with a smaller portion in dividends and investments, according to Commerce Department figures. It highlights rising incomes in the 1930s and discusses cost of living versus wages as defense production expands.
Ruth Millett argues that couples must weigh the natural desire to start a family against fears for a troubled world. She notes that in history parents have always chosen to have children despite uncertainty, believing the future will justify their effort and lineage. The piece contemplates birth rate as a measure of such decisions.
The snippet surveys remarks by figures like Senator Hiram Johnson and Col Frank A. Scott criticizing conscription of industry in peacetime, urging a plan for full employment to sustain postwar the arms program, and advocating a return to faith in freedom as America seizes the moment for national renewal.
A Sioux Falls Argus-Leader report details how cigarette taxes increasingly burden smokers. Federal duties on cigarettes in 1939 neared half a billion dollars, with 6.44 cents per pack going to the federal government and 2.25 cents to the state in South Dakota. The average tobacco farmer earned 22 cents per pound used in cigarettes, while the government took 1.25 cents per pack. South Dakota smokers pay an extra 3 cent state tax per pack, totaling 12 cents per pack and about 34,687 dollars annually for the average smoker. The piece argues the cigarette tax system channels revenue from consumers to fund broader tax needs.
Washington news column argues that despite heavy German air raids on London and plans for nine hour bomber offensives, Britain remains not conquered while key questions loom over Churchill's leadership and Allied air power. The piece weighs whether destruction of critical infrastructure could force peace and tracks U.S. political chatter around Roosevelt Wilkie and party organization during wartime.
Central standard time shows fill the New York program grid with a long list of stations and segments. Names include Paul Douglas Fred Waring Fannie Brice Horace Heidt Ted using Amos n Andy Glen Miller Orchestra and Lowell Thomas, along with Edward Hill Alma Kitchel and Lucille Manners, ending with student officers elected at St Lawrence High School led by Leland Hurlbut Glen Banning and Mary Ann Fanning.
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The War Department calls for instructors in the air corps technical school with salaries up to 8800 per year plus allowances. Posts include Chanute Field Rantoul Scott Belleville Til Lowry Field with vacancies in several locations. Applicants must have 14 high school units and relevant teaching or shop supervision experience.
Pattern No 8778 designs a high bust and slim hip dress with belted waist and straight lines. Sleeves may be three quarters puffed. fabric needs range from 413 to 438 yards depending on size. Order with name address size to The Evens 2 Hue Ronize Today's Pattern Service.
Special members of the Ladies Aiganeck Missionary Society met at the church parlors last Friday night and formed a new organization authorized by the Methodist Conference. Officers named include President Mrs Wis Hoffman Sr, chairman Ladies Aid Mrs eter Bruggeman, chairman Missionary group Mrs Bernard man, house secretary Mrs Leandrell, local secretary Miss Ely inski, treasurer Mrs Ted ct Grab.
Bancroft September 12 a reception in honor of the Rev. Pastor the Rev. Bischoof was held by the Lutheran Congregation and Luther League at the Lutheran Church. A short program was presented. Mrs. Bischoof and the Rev. Bischoof were given a purse. A reception followed with serves as the close of the evening.
A family reunion was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. W. W. last Sunday in Bancroft. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Berkouin of Ven born, Ts, Mo and Mix. Cla née Werkenthein, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Warkenthein.
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