Court Upholds Chance Verdict in City Water Case
The South Dakota Supreme Court upheld a Rapid City water diversion verdict against the city of Rapid City. Maud M. Platt won $4,289 for Lime Creek water diversion as jurors reportedly submitted figures for what they thought Mrs. Platt should receive. The court ruled no pre arrangements showed a quotient verdict and affirmed the damages.
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Appellert
Ufe
South Dakota
Weston Surety Company
Sioux Falls
Amiel W
Fred J
War Today Insights On Allied Forward Push And German Luftwaffe
The piece notes an allied expeditionary thrust on the northern front opening wide to threaten German forces on home soil. It suggests heavy air war escalation and emphasizes Allied naval control of communications. It discusses Norway’s role, German air and surface navy limitations, and potential shifts in air base strategy against England and Allied shipping.
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No. Y
Herr Hure
Norway
Janda
Folland
England
1940 Enumeration Claim From Unknown Address
A claimant states on April 1, 1940 he resided at a certain Wisn Street address but believes he was not enumerated at that location or anywhere else. The fragment records suspicion of missing census enumeration and names an uncertain street.
Attack on Sweden Likely Shifts Nord War Front
The article notes heavy German air activity over Sweden sparking anxiety about a possible invasion to support Norway. Allies might welcome a northern front expansion, while a German success could threaten Allied forces and extend operations against England and the blockade. The piece suggests Berlin miscalculated, fearing Norwegian submission and aiming to control Norway for broader reach.
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Sweden
Germany
Norway
Berlin
England
Anthrax And Other Livestock Diseases To Be Discussed
Beadle County farmers will learn how to handle anthrax and other livestock diseases at three meetings led by Dr Gilbert S Weaver, Extension Veterinarian. Leonard L Ladd announced. First gathering Tuesday in Carpenter with Clark County neighbors. Wednesday at Dearborn Northeast School. Thursday at Kellogg Township Peterson School. Open to the public.
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Beadle County
Gilbert S. Weaver
Leonard L. Ladd
Carpenter
Clark County
Dearborn Township
Peterson
Kellogg Township
Second Battle of Ypres Opens As Germans Use Gas
April 22 1915 report from AP notes furious bombardment marks the second battle at Ypres. German forces air the first use of poison gas, escalating the Western Front engagement and drawing Allied countermeasures.
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Associated Press
Ypres
Remedial Reading Methods Taught at Eastern State Normal
Fifteen student teachers train in kinesthetic, comprehension, drill books and chart work under Gertrude Gill. Twenty children aged eight to fourteen form the group, all seriously retarded in reading. Miss Gill notes 10 to 15 percent of pupils are reading disabled, yet effective remedial instruction can help both intelligent and unintelligent learners. The Wastern plan uses inexpensive equipment and standardized tests to measure progress.
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Eastern State Normal School
Gertrude Gill
Education Department
Gill
South Dakota
Wastern
Moonlight Night Ride On Bermuda Moonlight
New York night club owner Ted Stone faced jitters and sought relief with a Bermuda moonlight buggy ride. He steered a Clipper piano down the street in a quirky nocturnal escapade.
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New York
Ted Stone
Bermuda
Travel Expenses Summary
A two day trip lists round clip costs for Saturday and Sunday, lagoonlight ride priced at 3120 plus a 3 excess baggage fee, hotel at 15, miscellaneous tips around 10, and a total of 158.
Sheep population in Australia and a medieval punishment claim
The fragment mentions a large Australian sheep population and a dubious claim that Richard the Lionheart invented tarring and feathering as punishment. No coherent story or verifiable details are present.
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Richard the Lion-hearted
Enn
Montana Indian Fighter Dies At 82
Brig. Gen. Samuel Warren Miller, a Montana Indian fighter, died at age 82 in Washington on a Sunday. A Huntington, Pay native, he was cited for gallantry in action against the Sioux and later served in the Spanish American and World Wars.
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Montana
Washington
Samuel Warren Miller
Gererel Miller
Huntington
Sugar beet labor rates set under Sugar Act of 1937
U S Department of Agriculture announced fair and reasonable wage rates for laborers on sugar beet contracts in South Dakota. Rates include 2.50 per acre for first hoeing, 1.50 per acre for subsequent hoeing, 0.80 per ton for topping up to 12 tons per acre, and 0.70 per ton for each ton above 12. Employers and laborers must agree and have rates approved by the state AAA committee. Also notes hog price outlook and poultry production trends with declines in chicks hatched and eggs set compared to prior year.
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South Dakota
U. S. Department of Agriculture
AAA Committee
Farmers Given April 30 Reseal Deadline for 1939 Wheat
Eli F. Martin, Beadle County ACP chairman, announced that farmers with 1939 wheat in storage under government loans must complete all resealing papers by April 30. The county ACP office has further details and forms required for the process.
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Eli F. Martin
Beadle County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Martin
ACP
Offiaa
Flax Acreage Boost Seen Amid Growing Domestic Demand
The March reports indicate flax acreage may rise about 50 percent in North Dakota South Dakota Montana and Minnesota with total U S flax acreage around three quarters of the national harvest. Argentina faces a poor flax crop while U S output may still fall short of annual consumption of 25 to 38 million bushels. Even a 50 percent increase would yield 13 to 20 million bushels well below yearly needs.
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Livestock and Crop Reporting Service
North
South Dakota
Montana
Minnesota
United States
Baseball Officers Named Gettysburg
April 22. The baseball association elected officers for the 1940 season. President Patsy McNeeley, secretary treasurer Clifford Hart, directors Ed Markovet, Don Williams, Hardy Sangster. Nev. P. Meyer named manager. Polar bears are land animals, many live entire lives without touching...
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Gettysburg
The
Baseball Association
Patsy McNeeley
Clifford Hart
Ed Markovett
Don Williams
Hardy Sangster
Nev
P. P. Meyer
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