Causes for Development Halt to Steam Engine
Vermillion April 13. Prof H Brookman of the University of South Dakota cites lack of two good mechanics and sharp drills for boring cylinders as the main deterrents to early steam engine development. He traces progression from 1705 to Watt and Newcomen, noting cylinder boring hindered progress. The professor questions future industrial impact of steam and related devices.
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Brookman
Asphale
University of South Dakota
Kusd
Hrookman
James Watt
Lavery
Thomas Newomen
James Watts
Profesor Brookman
Laundrymen Of State To Discuss Problems
Aberdeen April 13 subject dealing with laundry problems will be discussed at the annual South Dakota Laundrymen convention. Seth pa TS and 1d, speakers include W. J. Tiffany Aberdeen Co M. Lyons Watertown L. A. Kelley Sioux Falls president of the laundrymen's association S. N. Tiffany Aberdeen secretary treasurer and J. H. Fonsberg Huron member of the board of directors. Representatives from North Dakota Minnesota and Montana are to attend.
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Aberdeen
South Dakota
Man sentenced for possession of fish at Lake Big Stone
Sisseton April 13 found guilty of legal possession of fish by S G Kight operator of a fishing resort on Lake Big Stone. He was sentenced to serve a days in jail and fined 100 dollars after deputies suspected he marketed fish from the lake. At arrest he reportedly had 100 pounds of various fish and five feet of fish net in his car.
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Sisseton
S. G Kight
Lake
Big Stone
Kight
Otheers
Will Put Damper On Rowdyism At Parkston
Parkston authorities vow to curb rowdy dances after intoxicated youths from neighboring towns fought in the streets during a recent dance. Four were arrested and jailed overnight, with officials warning stricter action against future disturbances.
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Parkston Parkston
Parkston
Watertown Rotarians Elect Jay Shirk President
Watertown Rotarians honored Jay Shirk at a recent meeting by electing him to lead the local club. Shirk has served as a member of the board of directors for the past year and succeeds W. D. Clements as president. Clements was elected vice president and Carl J. Odegard was reelected secretary treasurer. Directors were named to take office in July.
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Watertown
Jay Shirk
Jay 5
Shirk
W. D. Clements
Clements
Carl J. Odegard
Augustana Announces Commencement Schedule and Speakers
Siou x Falls April 13 Augusta na college president O H J Preus announced the week of May 3 to June 5 as commencement. Music recitals will be given each evening by degree students and the Augustana symphony orchestra concert date is to be selected. Baccalaureate services are May 31 at First Lutheran church. Class day June 3 and commencement June 4 with seniors receiving degrees. Reverend Gustav Stearns of English Lutheran church Milwaukee will be the commencement speaker.
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Augustana Sioux Falls
Augustane College
My. O
Gustav Stearns
English Lutheran Church
Milwaukee
Wis
Unclear Names Prompt Sparse Item
Fragmentary OCR mentions T. W. Bolin and Leo J. of Mitchell along with M. & Parrics of Epolis and Baum. No clear event, date, or context is readable.
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Oes
T. W. Bolin
Leo J
Mitchell Sod M
Parrics
Epolis
Baum
Fifteen To At Conde April Graduate High School
Fifteen students are slated to graduate at Conde High School in April in a special ceremony. The ceremony will honor students from the class of 13 with speeches and diplomas.
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Conde Conde
Fiteen
Students visit welfare agencies in Sioux City
Seventy eight University of South Dakota students toured six welfare institutions in Sioux City Iowa on a practical welfare course led by sociology professor E L Leets. The trip included St Anthonys Home St Monicas Home Home of the Good Shepherd Woodbury County Home Welfare Agency and the Wall Street Mission.
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University of South Dakota
Sioux City
E. £. Leets
University
St. Anthonys Home
St. Monicas Home
Good Shepherd
Woodbury County
Wall Street
Health surveys urged to boost child welfare in South Dakota
Waubay April 13 Miss Florence Walker director of the child health division of the South Dakota board of health urged community surveys to promote child health work. As May Day chairwoman for the state she announced plans to observe May 1 as Child Health Day.
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Waubay
Florence MM. Walker
Brsiene Division
South Dakota Board of Health
May Dey
South Dakota
Walker
Mary Delve
South Dakota State College
Miss Walker
Miss Dolve
Action opened to recover child in Sioux Falls
Joseph Pasquale of Sioux Falls filed in circuit court to recover his child from his former wife Erminia Pasquale who he claims remarried unlawfully in Minnesota before the eight month period after divorce under South Dakota law expired.
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Sioux Falls
Joseph Pasquale
Erminia Pasquale
Minnesota
Pasquale
Preach
South Dakota
Miller Couple Will Fete Golden Wedding
Miller April 1 Mr and Mrs Nathan Dohson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next Tuesday. They were married at Colorado Springs April 14 1881 and came to Miller from Audubon Ta April 7 1882, living in the same house since. They are the only unbroken family in Miller and Hand county. They have a son Fred Johnson a photographer at Highmore and a son William Johnson a jeweler in Miller.
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Miller
Nasthan Dohson
Colorado Springs
Audubon
Hand County
Fred Johnson
Highmore
William iJohnson
Wheat Sowing Nears Completion at Miller Farm
Miller reports rapid progress as farmers near finishing wheat sowing in the Miller area. Wheat sown before the freeze shows green growth and will be far ahead of later plantings. In Lake Preston, mumps remain widespread among schoolchildren but mostly mild. few cases require days absent from school.
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Miller Miller
Lake Preston
Potato Acreage To Be Increased In 1930 Crops
W F Schnai de marketing specialist reports a U S Agricultural Economics survey showing farmers planned a ten percent rise in potato acreage in 1930. If planted, production could top twelve-year highs, with prices possibly near 1924 levels, driven by yields, markets, and consumer purchasing power.
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Brookings
United States
U.S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics
South Dakota
South Dakotas
South Dakota Sur
Patsy Play Delights Large Audience In Conde
The sen so class play Patsy presented there recently proved a decided success and was greatly enjoyed by a large audience.
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Conde Flay
Bsuccess
CONDE
Patsy
Wea
Marion Doctor Fined For Sale Of Liquor
Dr A K Hofer of Marion pleaded guilty in federal court to sale of liquor and received a $20 fine. Judge A Lee Wyman suspended jail time and placed him in custody of a doctor colleague with a stern reprimand, citing his experience and intelligence.
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Falls
A K. Holer
Marion
Plusicien
Chaise
Ax Monde
A. Lee Wyman
Dror
Wyman Bee
Hofer
W C T U Oratorical Contest Set For April 17
Madison announces tentative dates April 13 to 17 for the W C T U annual oratorical contest at Eastern State Teachers College. Karl E Mundt, head of the speech department, says fifty dollars in gold awaits the four best orations on liquor solutions by Eastern students. First prize twenty dollars, second fifteen, third ten, fourth five. Madison businessmen will judge. Twelve contestants listed including Ernest Wrage Harold Dixon Alice Robeck Thurza Young Mabel Nelson Arno Luker John Headley Vivian Stewart Helen McCain Annette Fergen Halle De Boer Helen Hollister.
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Madison
Eastern State Teachers College
Karl E. Mundt
Ernest Wrage
Canistors
Harold Dixon
Alice Robeck
Thurza Young
Carmen
Okla
Mabel Nelson
Carthage
Arno Luker
Lane
John Headley
Vivian Stewart
Arlington
Helen McCain
Mitchell
Several New Firms Locating At Miller Town
Miller April 13 new business activity noted as town adds a produce company a bus line a store a cream station and an oil station this spring. County commissioners have let bids for a new county jail with other projects expected to begin as spring opens.
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Miller Miller
Carl Kludt Receives Teacher Certificate for Next Year
Carl Kludt has received his teacher certificate and will teach the coming year. The April 13 notice confirms his qualification and forthcoming assignment.
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Carl Kludt
Awful Gas Ad Claims Undeclared Remedy Advertisement
An old ad promotes Adlerika as a cure for stomach gas and nervous sleeplessness, urging readers to try the German remedy from Longstar Drug Co and promising rapid relief along with a free sample offer. The copy uses exaggerated claims and personal testimonials to persuade.
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Adlerika
Cassidy
Longstar Drug- Co
Tourist Influx To Hills Is Predicted
Rapid City April 12 The annual tourist influx to the Black Hills is expected to reach or exceed 500000 this season, matching last year. Inquiries pour in from across the United States, with geological parties from Princeton and many camps planned. An invitation to President Hoover may bring him to the state game lodge in Castle Park, near Keystone, to see Mt Rushmore memorial.
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Rapid City
Black Hills
Tourist Bureau
Associated Clubs of
United States
KL. Bronson
Ir Clubs
Princeton University
Hoovee
Carving four presidents on mount Rushmore by Borglum progress
The article notes heads of Washington Lincoln Jefferson and Roosevelt being sculpted at Mount Rushmore. Washington’s finishing touches are due this summer, Jefferson’s head will follow, and the memorial carvings near completion before peak tourist season. Radio talks on Black History and publicity materials accompany growing tourist camp activity in the hills.
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Woshington
Lincoln
Jefferson
Roosevelt
Gutzon Borglum
Washington
Tefferson
Cnd
Commery Dial Clubs
Rapid City double accommodations boost cabins to 437
Rapid City expanded lodging last year with 437 cabins now available while Tourist Travel in the Black Hills grows as an industry, generating several million dollars in estimated annual income.
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Black Hills
Hayti Voters Decide On Light Plant Purchase
Hayti voters go to the polls April 21 to decide if Union Public Service may buy the town’s electric distribution system and receive a ten year franchise to supply service. Approval means the company will take over the plant and begin service immediately.
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Hayti
Hayty
Union Public Service Company
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