South Dakota alfalfa seed praised by Iowa tests
South Dakota grown alfalfa seed shows strong performance in Iowa experiments at Iowa State College. Grimm Cossack and South Dakota No. 12 varieties ranked well with SD No. 12 preferred by Iowa agronomists. Seed resistance to a wilt disease noted. researchers hope cooperative testing yields a robust new variety.
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Brookings
South Dakota
Towa State College
Iowa
R. E. Johnston
South Dakota State College
State College
Iowa Experiment Station
Mir. Johnston
South Dakota Home Extension Club Women Plan Clothing Program
Brookings April 11. With year one finished, Home Extension club women in 24 counties designate a clothing specialist for the late college extensions. The second year will cover budgets and expenses for clothing, fitting problems, finishes for children’s clothing, tailoring, and foundation garments. The past year focused on clothing selection principles with five demonstrations. The first advanced program demonstration is set for late October.
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Brookings
South Dakota
Andrews
Farrowing Sow Experiment Reported West of Gettysburg
A Fo Z and China sow, owned by the Eliza son brothers near Gettysburg, farrowed two piglets on March 14 and eight more on April 14. All piglets are dying and doing poorly, according to farm notes from Mr. Eliason.
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Gettysburg
Bettysburg
Specia
Eliza Son Brothers
Harsch
Eliason
Miner County weed leaflet to feature clean seeds
S W Jones county agent in Miner county prepares a weed control leaflet with guidance from a six member farmer committee. The aim is to outline successful weed control practices and spread awareness among local growers.
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Howard
Miner County
S. W. Jones
Miner County Weed Committee
South Dakota Public School Costs 1928 29
State figures show 126.57 dollars per enrolled pupil and 113.09 per child educated. Total public school expenditure reached 18 715 481.77 with 165 490 enrollments and 147 872 average daily attendance. Minnehaha led in spending and enrollment. Bennett and Buffalo counties had lower totals.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Elen Erickson
Minnehaha County
Bennett County
Buffalo County
Erect 25 Schools In Arena District
Three new 25 pupil school houses will be built in Arena district Potter County this summer. A special election passed 22 to 20. No bonds issued. treasury has about $4000, enabling construction with little debt. The new buildings replace two 40 year old schools.
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Arena
Gettysburg
Potter County
John A. Hembd
Hembd
Easter Pageant Christ Victorious Presented at Church
The Easter pageant Christ Victorious will be presented Sunday April 13 at 10 30 o clock at the church. The play will take the part of regular church services.
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Christ Victorious
Cattle Demand Decline Mirrors Market Factors
Brookings reports unusual demand for stocker and feeder cattle helped slow the usual spring drop in fed steer prices. Shipments to the country rose 32 percent Jan 1 to Apr 1, with March up 55 percent, as eight states show large in shifts. Stronger returns, lower feed costs, and grass-fed stock feed into expectations of heavy marketings May and June, risking a prolonged decline if feeders hold back.
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Brookings
A. M Eberle
State College Extension Service
Iowa
Ilinois
Eberle
Wall High School Adds Two New Vocational Courses
Wall High School will offer vocational home economics and agricultural courses starting in fall. State vocational training director W. P. Beard notes many students come from rural homes and a survey found 40 high school age boys in rural districts within Wall’s radius. The school employs four teachers with S. Wipl as superintendent. Valley Springs High also announced a home economics course on a safe aid basis.
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Wall High School
Pierre
W. P. Beard
Beard
Wall
S. Wipl
Valley Springs
Valley Springs High School
Gettysburg Cancel City Election as No Petitions Filed
Gettysburg will not hold a city election this year since no petitions were filed. Mayor Will Weidensee and aldermen E F Ryan and E M Lake from the first ward H C Westtphal and J A Meare from the second ward, and J C Schiessl and J C Strickland from the third ward continue for another term.
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Gettysburg
Henry Frick
City Mudden
Frick
Will Weidensee
E. F. Ryan
E. M. Lake
H. C. Westtphal
J A. Meare
J. C. Schiessl
J. C. Strickland
Unnecessary City Election Noted in Gettysburg History
In Gettysburg history a time is recorded when residents deemed a city election unnecessary, marking a rare moment of electoral restraint and fiscal pragmatism within the local governance narrative.
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Gettysburg
Three Men Plan Suit Over State Loading Law
Deputy Sheriff F J Cummings says three men arrested for operating over loaded trucks on state highways will bring a friendly suit against the state to test the law. They were granted a stay at hearing and will be arraigned later in the week.
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Pierre
South Dakota Railroad Commission
F. J. Cummings
Yankton
Lake Preston Block Company Incorporates
Lake Preston firm Preston Block Inc. has filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. It is formed to erect buildings with $25,000 capital stock. Directors are J. W. Lawler W. L. Ford A. S. Baldwin P. Larsen and A. A. Coulson, all of Lake Preston.
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Lake Preston Block Company
Pyerre
The
Preston Block, Inc
Lake Preston
J. W. Lawler
W. L. Ford
A. 5. Baldwin
P. Larsen
A. A. Coulson
Pencils Required for Marking Ballots at Pierre Polls
Secretary of State Gladys Pyle requires voters in Pierre to use ordinary lead pencils to mark ballots at the upcoming primary and general elections. Voters will be provided pencils at polling places and county auditors are urged to ensure proper ballot elementing. The ballot instructs voters to place a cross in the square to the left of a candidate’s name using a lead pencil.
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Pierre
Gladys Pyle
Pyleis
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