Southern gold fields rekindled amid unemployment and hope
Gold in the Southern Appalachians, once a pioneer source, regains attention as jobless men dig in Kentucky Georgia and the Carolinas. Prospects claim lodes may yet yield paydirt, potentially triggering a vast new gold rush near eastern population centers and easing regional labor tensions.
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North Carolina
United States
South Carolina
Georgia
Virginia
Maryland
Charlotte
N. G
Dahlonega
California
Colorado
Kentucky
Carolinas
Time as the Miracle of Daily Life and Its Value
A reflection on time as humanity's priceless, changeless possession. The piece cites Emerson, Franklin, and Arnold Bennett to argue twenty four hours define wealth and life. It stresses that waste of time cannot be replenished and that all people share time equally.
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Emerson
Franklin
Arnold Bennett
Noisy Civilization Needs Quiet Time Says Engineers
A special American Society of Engineers committee calls for abolition of unnecessary noise. It warns repeated exposure harms health and suggests municipalities may adopt noise inspectors like smoke inspectors. Traffic industry and factory whistles are main offenders, and a noiseless week could set the stage for broader abatement.
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American Society of Engineers
Engineers’ Society
Agme
Community observance weeks set apart for services
A notice states that one week will be set apart for community observance, reflecting local traditions and scheduled collective activities. The proceed will include religious and civic events organized by local leaders to foster unity and reflection.
Marbles and Spring A Time for the Marble Season
The piece celebrates spring as marble season, noting chalk marks on pavements, boys trading and shooting marbles, and pockets full of rattling marbles. It argues marbles mold good sportsmanship and link youth to mature pursuits like tennis and golf, stressing the lifelong bond between boyhood and marbles.
Eliminating Dunn in Pierre State House Editorial
The Pierre Capital Journal warns that plans to sidetrack State Auditor Dunn may be a strong arm tactic of the new primary. The piece argues an independent bid could emerge if Dunn is ousted, praising his watchdog role while noting officeholders’ dislike and public interest in his diligent financial oversight at Pierre.
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Dunn
Pierre Capital Journal
State House
Pierre
Comment the only way out Argus Leader
The piece argues for broad tax cuts to ease government burdens, urging reductions across all levels including schools. It cites South Dakota tax cuts of about 15 percent in 1938 and predicts similar moves in 1933, warning that federal spending remains high and could trigger voter backlash if not matched by local economy-wide cuts.
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Argus-Leader
South
South jDakets
Congress
Portrait of a Professor in a Changing Era
A 1932 reflection argues professors and teachers should preserve valuable traditions while adapting to modern life. It contrasts old and new styles, notes shifts in appearance and stance, and questions whether thinking has improved with time. The piece defends citizenship education and responsible public conduct by educators.
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Christisgi
Science Monitor
Willie
Cesuriame
Scout Chief Praises Scout Movement Influence on Youth
Boy Scouts of America chief James F. West cites two youths in dispute as evidence of the movement’s impact. He argues Scout honor, law, and shared values shape character, urging that decades will reveal the full effect on citizenship and leadership.
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New York
James F. West
Boy Scouts of America
Scout Movement
Mr. West
West Sys
Boy Scout Movement
Boy Scouts
Fords
Lindberghs
Sacajawea Troop Hosts Bird Contest
Sacajawea Girl Scout Troop 2 held a bird contest at a Wednesday meeting led by Mrs. H Ketelle with two prizes from Ketelle and troop captain Mies F B White. Patrols showed battlecraft, tender foot testing, first aid, signaling and other drill with 50 present.
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H. Ketelle
Sacajawea
Beryl Becker
J. HH. Eves
Titonka Honor Court Plans Hike After Meeting
Titonka Toron began work on the Junior citizen badge at its regular meeting this week. Mrs George Brown led the dam project and troop captain Mrs D Durbar supervised a new geometric fire prevention lesson. The girls practiced a new folk dance and planned a hike next Wednesday after the meeting, with lunch to follow.
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Titonka
Muretinke
Patrela
Third Grade Boy Catches Bird In Schoolroom Cage
A Foster township District No. 5 pupil Joseph Grosy recounts a flicker tale from his class under Irma Ulrich. The bird escaped, returned overnight, and was found perched in the cage at recess, curling to sleep with its head tucked under.
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Bird
Joseph Grosy
Foster Township
Joseph
Just Rite League
Irma Ulrich
Miller Boys Win Rally Over Highmore Troop 24
Miller Troop 12 clinched 45 points to Highmore Troop 24's 35 at a Highmore rally on April 13. Hee Heights and Wessington troops miss the event. Events included inspection and pony express. awards given by Fred C. Eggers, area executive from Hur.
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Miller
Miller Boy Scouts
Highmore
Roger Stanstand
Hee Heights
Wessington
Secord
Miller Highmore
Fiat and Steel Pony Express
Highmore High School
Fred C. Eggers
Huror
Huron Scouts Plan Indoor Rally At Local Hall
Huron Boy Scouts Troop 1 met at the K hall on Thursday to finalize plans for entering the indoor rally Friday evening. Joe Bauer led the meeting in Scoutmaster Schwiderski's absence. About half the troop attended a St Teresa school play, and Bauer organized a theater party for those present.
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Huron
Huron Boy Scouts
K. @. hall
Joe Bauer
Alex Schwiderski
St. Teresa School
Mr. Bauer
J James Beranck
Aberdeen Pupils On Thrift Honor Roll
Aberdeen residents celebrate a school savings program where grade and high school pupils are regular depositors in the local savings bank. Their city earned a place on the Thrift Inc honor roll, a recognition for cities with a majority of students saving regularly.
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Aberdeen
School Savings Bank
Thrift, Inc
State college girls band to debut first concert
Brooklyn, April 16. State College in Brookings plans its first annual concert on April 13 directed by Fritz Johnson. Twenty seven musicians perform after last year’s reorganization. Many members are inexperienced yet progressing well under Johnson who leads both the girls band and the military band. He previously joined from the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago.
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S.D
Brookings
State College
Fritz Johnson
Johnson
American Conservatory of Music
Chicago
South Dakota State College
Gann Valley Sends Delegation to PTA Meet
A Buffalo county contingent attended the District 1 South Dakota Congress of Parents and Teachers convention in Lane. Speakers included J. Rood from the White House conference on Child Welfare and Hazel Ott on the state course of study. A gold star luncheon celebrated full child welfare subscriptions. Publicity award winners were Mitchell Junior High, Elvira unit, and Hutchfield unit. New officers were elected: Vernon, president. McCarthy, vice president. Hares, secretary. De Hay, treasurer. About HT people registered. lunch served by Methodist ladies.
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Gann Valley
P.T.A
Bufalo County
South Dakota
P. Ot. A
Mitchell Junior High
Elvira
Uatchfield
Mitchell
Mra T
Smiley
Mr. Vernon
Mra F
ML McCarthy
Blutehell
Mim Hares
D. de Hay
Letcher
Wee ‘Gates
Min Menpeliz
Luneh
Methodist Church
Buffalo County
Territory Question
Were: Mrs. G. W. Fraser, Superintendent Gertrude Flyte, Mrs. T. L. Matthews, Mrs. W. O. Wells, Fred Fleury, Mrs. O t to Fousek, Mrs. Chas. Fraser, and Mrs. C. H. Krog. The text lists names associated with a local query event and includes scattered glossary-like clues.
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G. W. Fraser
Gertrude Flyte
T. L. Matthews
W. O. Wells
Fred Fleury
Otto Fousek
Chas. Fraser
C. H, Krog
Huron voters reelect Medber y mayor in twenty years ago report
Twenty years ago in Huron the populace confirmed the two year administration by electing D. G. Medbery as mayor. A. C. White won commissioner, and J. O. Van Syckel and George Costain were chosen for the board of education. Mayor vote total 1,223. Various local residents arrived home from Madison and Chicago after visits, and several left for summer trips or business, with notes on travel and local social updates.
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Huron
D. G. Medbery
A. C. White
Aho
Board of Education
J. O. van Syckel
George Costain
A. B. Taylor
Madison
Wis
Eugene
Chicago
John Pyle
L. C. Buckley
L. C. Kemp
Mount Vernon
Elien F. Stowell
A .B. Stowell
Marian
Min
C.J. Moore
Jefferson
Willow Lake election forecast recalls 1930 mayoral race
Willow Lake residents head to polls Tuesday for a city election dominated by a few contests. J W Imlay and W F Carff again contrast in a vote that mirrors the 1930 clash, while FE L Glidden, D H Gook, J W Valentine, and PS Frolech face unopposed stands or easy re elections in their wards and offices.
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D. H. Gook
J. W. Valentine
Thix
Ps: Frolech
Justice of the Peace
Farmer Dies in Runaway Accident near Bryant
Charles Edleman, a prominent farmer five miles west of Bryant, was returning from the field when four frightened horses bolted. He fell from the drill while feeding stain and tying an empty wagon, died after a fall. Survived by three brothers and two sisters, he was about years old.
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Bryanne
Aye Leeeds
Charles Edleman
Bryant
Edleman
Stain
Jamies
Howe
Edieman
South “Dakota
James
Defending Free Speech Revered Quote Sparks Debate
An open forum cites Voltaire's line about defending another's right to speak, prompting readers to discuss limits and responsibilities of expression. The discussion touches on civic rights, censorship concerns, and the role of dialogue in a free society.
Open Forum letters scorn county salaries and requests for answers
Beale county residents voice anger at salary cuts for teachers and county workers. A M Lackley,s remarks prompt calls for public explanation of finances and bids for repair work. Frank Kuehn, T Lewin, H M Pierce, and FB Martin are cited seeking clarifications and accountability in the county government.
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Beale County
A. Mlackley
Frank Kuehn
T. Lewin
Mr. Kuehn
Nerel
H. M. Pierce
jyYou
Pierce
Nplesse
V. FB
Martin
Fanszs
N. B
Frankfort Confest Seens County School Meet
Representatives from two Frankfort area schools will gather at Firemen Hall in Frankfort on April 19 for a home talent event. The day features a spelling contest for fifth to seventh graders, a declamatory program by first to fourth grades, and an afternoon program by the winners, with oldran in charge of the planning.
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Frankfort Frankfort
Strict
Skink County
Raymond visit ends after a rest with friends
Special report notes Sepcans from Wesit Raymond on April 16. Erling visited Raymond after a rest with friends at Philip, then returned home to South Shore.
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Sepcans
Wesit
Raymond
Erling
Philip
South Shore
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