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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1931
Page
4
An Evening Huronite reader presses the tax receipt requirement for automobile license plates with a rhymed critique dated 1932. The piece humorously imagines shortages of license numbers and fuel shortages, while noting the 1932 legislature did not convene until 1933, leaving county and state officials unable to act.
Editorial discusses dwindling artesian supply in South Dakota, noting rapid head decline and high daily loss. It urges state funding for a survey and promotes James River dam plans, citing Mitchell’s Lake Mitchell as a model for future water security in Huron and surrounding region.
Readable fragments discuss a forgotten by product in the current economy and ponder a law passed long ago. The text references a rhetorical comparison and asks if the reader recalls that law and its relevance to present conditions.
The country’s press notes the New York Herald Tribune hiring liberal Walter Lippmann, promising he will write freely on topics he selects. Editors see this as progress toward liberalization and independence, with newspapers offering balanced views and opposing voices to serve their readers.
The Kansas City Times reflects on unreliable forecasts and personal comfort during unseasonable heat. It discusses hot days lingering into September, hopes for relief, and the approaching autumn as a mental bolster against ongoing discomfort.
The Omaha World Herald cites renewed interest in monetary theory arguing for bimetallic or non gold standards, countering the prevailing gold standard view. The piece recalls Metcalfe’s cobbler tale and laments repeated reliance on “best minds” amid deficits in state fairs and finance processes.
The Young Citizen league offers prizes for two best stories each month and for a November poetry contest. October topics include How I Spent My Vacation and Our School Plans This Year. Submissions must be inked, one side, under 300 words, with author details in the lower corners.
In Genesee County on January 8, 1931, 14 4-H club boys shared a load of western feeder lambs. They raised 274 lambs averaging 34.72 pounds and sold them in Buffalo in April. Gilbert Prole of Batavia led the group with William Gall of Leroy arranging purchase through a Chicago firm, financed by the Bank of Batavia.
The Go Getters club of Carthage announces new officers after a meeting at Mrs Cieo An’s home. Members, except one, answered roll call as they carry the cook project and plan the next meeting for October at Mrs E S McCann’s home with a social hour and refreshments. Esther Sundell and Mavia Morrell, members of Cackleberry, won the poultry demonstration class at the State Fair earning a free trip to the National Dairy Show in St Louis next month. Esther is also a member of the Go Getters.
The Doland 4-H Cheerful Workers club wrapped a productive year with officers elected at the first November meeting and plans laid for upcoming projects. Members, including Maxine Graham, reported on sewing bags, fabric care, and a June trip to Huron for the annual 4-H camp, funded by local earnings and club activities.
Marie Novotny, Tabor 4-H club girl, won the grand champion baby beef at the State Fair this year, following Hand county’s Dela Carr Wilson who won the championship in 184. Dela Carr attended the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago, and Mrs Wilton sent congratulations, noting the Chicago trip.
Leaders from across the nation completed a five day troop camping course at Camp Edith Macy Briar Cliff Manor New York. They set up a self built camp near Danbury Connecticut living in tents and cooking over a stone reflector stove without nails. Activities included crafting waste baskets bulletin boards bread toasters candle lanterns and washstands while keeping wood dry and tools organized.
Beadle county's Clyde Cream Crusaders 4-H club organized three years ago by Thad Oviatt earned sharp results at the State Fair. John Reaves won first in the daily judging contest earning a trip to the National Dairy show in St Louis next month. Fourteen animals were exhibited with five firsts, two seconds, four thirds, two fourths and one fifth place. Rope class exhibits earned high placings. prize money totaled about $75. Harold Reaves cited leaders Oviatt and county agent R. AL Cave for support and pledged better work in 1932.
The Cooky Cooks club of Hitchcock reorganized for next year at Mrs Louise Borah’s home on September 19. Demonstrations included waffles muffins drop biscuits popovers and griddle cakes. Officers elected: Dorothy Westfield president Edna Tollefson vice president Rose Walton secretary and club reporter. Next meeting will be at Dorothy Westfield’s home on the third Saturday in October.
The South Dakota delegates to the National 4H club congress in Chicago will be completed by October 15. Only five delegates can be sent. the remaining thirty are elected at county champions based on each county champion’s record. County and home extension agents oversee the selection, said Mr Sones.
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Mrs H C Harris of Highmore left for home after visiting Mr and Mrs S S Meigs. Miss Gillian Jaehn returned from Broadland to spend Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Jaehn. J A Johnson of Havelock Ta bought 140 hand of 1100 pound feeders from James Venables. Mrs Asher Pay is able to be out again after illness. George Kerr and L Tredway looked after land interests at Alpena yesterday. Gladys Fyfe went to Ree Heights as a Christian Endeavor delegate. Glen Hebron left for Hartley Ta to visit relatives and will stop at the Mitchell corn palace. Mrs F W Mitchell of Salem departed after visiting with her parents Donald Montgomery. Mrs Ernest Costain of Parker left after visiting the George and Herbert Costain homes. Boss Durfee left for Redfield to attend the football game. A social meeting of Grace Episcopal choir was held yesterday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Tom Camp.
Miss May Morierity left for Deland this morning to take up her ica there for the year.
Vermillion September 23 Major state appointments at the Volante the semi weekly newspaper of the University of La Dakota were announced Tuesday. Dorothy Wright Vermilion was chosen as managing editor for the coming semester. Miss Win is a junior and active on campus. She belongs to Chi Omega and edits the Wet Hen publication. Jeanne Heaney Watertown was chosen as campus and department editor. She worked with the Coyote and is with Chi Omega. Staff picks include William Southworth Grow City sports editor Barbara Berggren Lead feature editor and Burl Anderson Vermillion society editor. Full staff names to be completed later. The first issue is scheduled to appear on Tuesday.
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