Truck Tax Law Prompts SD Warning Against Petitions
The South Dakota Highway Commission urged citizens to study a new truck tax law and warned against petitions seeking a referendum. It argues the measure benefits highway maintenance, reduces overall tax burdens, and targets heavy and foreign owned trucks paying fair license fees. The commission claims counties will gain 18 percent of the tax, easing road and bridge levies.
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South Dakota Highway Commission
South Dakota
Commission
Not Tree Minded Editorial Critique of South Dakota Arbor Policy
The Aberdeen American labels South Dakota as not tree minded and laments treeless county sides. It condemns the 1931 legislature for rejecting Clark McNary tree funding, calls it false economy, and argues trees conserve moisture and may boost precipitation amid drought and wind issues.
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Aberdeen American
South
United States
South Dakota tree-planting campaign urged by papers
The Aberdeen American and Evening Huronite urge South Dakota legislators and citizens to pursue greater tree planting. They praise the Clark-McNary bill benefits and look forward to spring, hoping to help Central South Dakotans plant more than 3,100 trees previously secured in the campaign.
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South Dakota
South
Prairies
Huronite
Times of Adversity Bring Hope and Realism
The Mobridge Tribune offers optimism in its editorial, citing Webster Reporter and Farmer about past hardships. It recalls 1890s adversity when neighbors stayed, waited out tough times, then benefited from rising property values as conditions improved. The piece urges staying grounded and prepared to seize brighter days ahead.
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Mobridge Tribune
Tribune
Webster
Farmer
Pioneer States
Baby Beef Club Work Flourishes in Iowa Years
Report from Iowa State College extension shows 2,088 of 2,303 members completed baby beef projects in 1927 across 3 counties with 1,937 calves exhibited. Average start weight 42 pounds, end weight 96 pounds, 358 day season. cost per pound 12.6 cents, sale 12.29 cents, average gain 1.9 pounds daily, net profit $16.89 per head on 2,015 head from 41 counties.
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Iowa
Iowa State College
Extension Service
Farm Bureaus
Town Beet Producers
Baby Beef
Baby Beef Club
Bonilla 4-H Heifers Show Strong Milk Production
Bonilla Butter Beasters 4-H club reports excellent milk records for 18 heifers. Average daily milk yield reaches a high percentage with an average test of 3.5 percent in March. The feeding school at Bonilla yielded valuable information led by G Hechink State college, R A Cave county agent, and F B MeKichm local leader. The club plans a meeting at Louis Barthelman home on April 27.
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G. Hechink
State College
R. A. Cave
F. B. Me‘Kichm
Louis Barthelman
Railroad passenger fares cut to outpace auto travel
The Western Passenger association says railroad earnings have fallen about 40 percent since 1921. A plan to win back riders includes drastic fare reductions on day trips and extended return periods, hoping to outcompete private cars. Fares drop from 3.8 cents to 1 cent per mile for day coach travel and under 2 cents plus Pullman for sleeping cars.
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Omaha World-Herald
Mays Thomas Thompson
Chcirman
Western Passenger Association
Thampena
Iowa State College
Greater Value Motor Cars Highlight American Advances
A Christian Science Monitor overview notes that global buyers seek replacements as motor car values peak. It cites American data showing four year growth in horsepower and wheelbase, with price drops in low and high end models and heavier weights in sedans, signaling better value for less money across 1927 to 1931 models.
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Christian Science Monitor
Biudias
Panale Bs Sag Ptice
Sheany Werd Halwou
Tos
Earnings of class one railroads for January February
Sioux City Tribune notes earnings of major railroads in January and February were the lowest in seven years yet show a net return on capital of 98 percent. Revenues declined 20 percent year over year, with the eastern group down 47 percent, southern 21 percent, and western 18 percent. The report laments limited growth and hints at regional differences in activity and profitability. It also comments on Congressman Royal Johnston and local political opinions about candidates and career plans.
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Sioux City Tribune
Eannings
Woveri
Crete
When is a Girl Good Looking contest open to Scouts
The May issue of The American Girl offers a contest asking when a girl is good looking with prizes for the best answer. Health experts link looks to balanced living on Child Health Day May 1, stressing good diet rest exercise and recreation as foundations of health and beauty. Hazel Rawson Cad as editor will judge the contest with Caries describing good looking traits across periods and regions, urging girls to define standards themselves.
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Wis
Girl Scout Magazine
American Child, Health Association
American’ Child Health Association
Hazel Rawson Cades
Woman's Home Companion
Miss Caries
Kay
Valley Boy Builds Bird Houses for Wrens and Martins
Russell Dammeier of Beadle County recalls making bird houses with varied designs to attract wrens and martins. He notes Martins prefer multiple compartments and that larger birds may threaten smaller ones, while warm June weather spurs activity and mating.
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Russell Dammeier
C. L. Beadle County
Troop 5 Takes First In Indour Rally Competition
Glen Small and others faced tests at an outdoor supper meeting of Troop 5 held at the Tourist Park. The 23-member group led after games with Newman's side winning one contest and Scuda more's side the other. James Krug passed second class first aid and signaling tests. The rally drew 25 members with Troop 5 aiming to win, finishing with 83 points across inspections, fire by friction, knot tying, first aid, signaling, bugling, dressing race, flint and steel, and visitor attendance.
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Glen Small
Scudamore
James Krug
Scoul
Eugene Theimer
Veikuch
Huron Girls Attend April Scout Meeting
The report notes a Huron girls troop meeting on April 18 at Mrs. Murphy s home to discuss summer plans and detachments for second class scouts. Eleanore Nielsen served as troop reporter and the next meeting will be held at Eleanore Nielsen s home.
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Huron
Mre
Murphy
Eleanore Nielsen
Nudia
Eleanore
Ieleen
Happy Hollow League Plants Shrubs on Arbor Day
The Happy Hollow League members conducted a special Arbor Day program and planted a variety of shrubs. Leaders and participants, including Mytie Janeen and Gann Vel y, assisted in steadying and placing bushes while teachers and students observed.
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Happy Hollow League
Happy Hallow League
Gann Vel
Washington
League
Open Forum on West Side Park Purchase in Harm
In Harm residents argue for buying the West Side Park and its swimming pool to improve community life. They stress happiness, social ties, schools, churches, water supply, and recreation as core reasons to attract permanent residents and boost growth in Huron South Dakota. They urge careful consideration by citizens and the chamber of commerce.
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West Side
Harm
Huron
Great Northwest
South Dakota
Chamber of Commerce
Jim River
San Diego
Seattle
Thousand Lakes
Nature
Lake Preston
of Huron
West Side Park
Huton
Parting of the ways in city debate over pool project
A Huron reader argues against funding a municipal swimming pool tied to the West Park development. They urge the city to avoid debt, favoring an auditorium instead, and criticize promoter plans and water treatment issues. The letter also recoils at a proposed park expansion and stresses a public playground.
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West Park Development Association
Altram Club
Eschol
Association
Bruesmner
la Fine
Andy
Ant
Jake
John's Addition
Jetin's
Hmitside
Park Commission
Tow Park Association
Wolsey
Eumerce
Bruenmer
John
Bediy
Huron
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