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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1929
Page
4
A dense broadcast log lists radio schedules for October events across numerous stations including WABC WGN WEAF WSM and KMOX. It notes orchestras, poets, musical programs and time blocks from 6 PM to late night with multiple affiliated networks and city mentions.
A statement indicates the paper carries Associated Press dispatches with exclusive reuse rights for all AP reports and any local news published in the edition. It underscores the wire service’s credit and redistribution terms within the publication.
State historian notes records misstate a man named Jacobson as killed, possibly Axel Jaculi’s son and younger brother of a legislator. Inaccurate account likely arose from early reporting when communication methods were limited.
On September 30 1847 Charley E Prentis a Vermillion pioneer merchant and banker born in Dane County Wisconsin. In 1982 Ira A Hatch a former Indian agent and pioneer died at McLaughlin aged 63 Henry W Marple a pioneering Aberdeen banker died at Fullerton aged 65 G W Tyler a former legislator died at Sioux Falls aged 62.
The piece argues that ambitions of a global American empire hinge not on fleets or finance but on shaping persistent ideas. It contrasts material empires with enduring legacies like Greece and Israel, urging reflection on the true kind of empire we aim to leave behind.
Huron welcomes the annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church bringing clergymen from South Dakota and a large lay turnout. The gathering aims to leave a favorable community impression and engage residents with church activities and goals. Local citizens plus visitors will extend a hearty welcome to this influential group.
The South Dakota Bankers Association suggests offering rewards for bandits brought in dead or alive. They argue banditry threatens life and property and that offenders may kill to escape arrest. The piece frames a tough approach to crime and public safety.
The piece argues capital punishment of criminals may deter bank robberies as multiple raids hit Huron and other South Dakota towns. It notes the rising threat to bank employees and calls for a reward for dead bandits, suggesting a harsher approach could curb the violence.
A Yankton county jury freed a man who shot and killed two men who believed chickens were roosting near a highway. The owner fired after the men refused to stop, killing one. The panel ruled justified homicide. The piece notes local chicken thefts and urges caution to would-be thieves. It also cites another Aberdeen case and criticizes night parking in a separate city note.
Minneapolis Journal analyzes President Hoover's disarmament speech amid ongoing talks among the United States Britain and other powers. It notes his emphasis on national defenses while seeking limits on cruiser construction and potential extension of the 1922 Washington treaty battleship holiday to 1934, with no concession on essential tonnage or armament.
A The Moth and Flame essay parodies a familiar moral arc linking doomed desire to fate. The piece riffs on Cleopatra and Antony, referencing moths drawn to fire as a metaphor for risky passions. It cites differing newspaper quips and concludes with satirical notes on prisons and boxing kangaroos.
Mellette Sept 80 Special John Bloomhall known as Daddy Bloomhall is critically ill at the Vilet home in Mellette. Age 89, frail from illness and a recent operation. English-born, came to Medette in 1881 after Wisconsin and Iowa. Early days he worked his homestead and preached at Roscoe Methodist Church. For years active despite age, now bedbound with declining health. Bloomhall has many friends in Paulk, Spink and Edmunds counties.
Pierre September discussion of delinquent special assessments explains rights of county and city. Attorney General M Q Sharpe states county treasurer may bid in county name and acquire deeds on tax certificates. Proceeds from sales are held in trust for the municipality to pay bonds. Cities can assign tax sale certificates to the county or other parties.
Mr and Mrs Frank L House and son Robert arrived from Los Angeles for a two week visit with Mr and Mrs C E House and relatives. Prentice arrived from Paw Paw Ill where his mother died. Mrs Robinsons division met with Mrs Leona Robsahms division. J J McNeil visited relatives in Milinois. Woman's Study club met at Mrs C W Dake. Trustees and vacation talks noted. State convention delegates named for Pierre. Ed DeLong family relocated to Buhl Idaho. Claire Deardorf and spouse announce birth of a son. A new foundation work advanced near the Mecha Cist parsonage with Cheries Prohashka and Rev J H Block.
Historians recount how the Indian massacre tale of J A Jacobson, a South Dakota legislator, circulated for decades before evidence showed he lived peacefully in North Dakota two decades after the supposed killing. Lawrence Fox notes multiple accounts and a 1838 letter tracing Jacobson’s life from Wisconsin to Vermillion, then South Dakota, Kandiyohi County, Minn., and North Dakota. The unfounded stories highlight how unverifiable narratives enter history.
Miss Dorothy Crouse, stenographer in Grant Parrish's law office, began a week as a witness in a suit. Mrs. McWhorter visits Minneapolis this week. George Esoph made a business trip to Detroit. Miss Norma Peters returned from Clark home. Miss Isadore Wellington of Huron visited friends in Miller. Maurice Campbell traveled to Chicago to visit Ellen Aasbet. The First National link employed relatives at Highmore and Pierre. Linut Hancock, deputy county auditor, enjoyed a two week vacation with her sister in Huron.
Miss Dorothy Travis and Miss Mary King of Pierre visited with friends here this week. Garland Dennis visits Minneapolis for a couple weeks. Miss Ruth Collins traveled to Mitchell this week. Mrs. A. C. Schroeder spends a week in Minneapolis. A. E. Finifrock and family moved from Mill Jersey to New Underwood on a ranch near the Missouri river. Al Gitchell and wife to Binghamton New York. Neviner Wilson and Ted Jolley depart for Minneapolis to study at the University of Minnesota. Miss Lucile Paddleford home from St. Louis Missouri visiting her parents Dr and Mrs J. F. Paddleford. PF Halbizs spending weeks at Rochester Minnesota. Mrs. M. Sneddy returned from extended visit to Ohio. Lehster from Tama, Iowa, here to tend his land. Nine and a half inches of rain fell last week, with three and a half inches noted for September.
Miss Buelah Skinner of Alpena and William Kyruze of Woonsocket were married in Woonsocket on Saturday September 7. The bride is the Skinner daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Skinner. groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kraze. They planned a trip to Red Wing Minn and will settle on the Kraze farm.
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