South Dakota History Notes from 1923 Era
April 27 marks events in South Dakota history with births and deaths of notable figures. William Thornby born in Greenwich New York, Junius Shannon former editor and educator leader died, William Grigsby Aberdeen oldest South Dakotan and veteran Mason passed at 103.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
William J. Thornby
Deadwood
Greenwich
N. Y
Junius W. Shannon
Huronite
Regents of Education
William Grigsby
U. S
Aberdeen
Pendulum of History Sees Women’s Rights Rise
A columnist argues history moves like a pendulum, noting recent gains for women in voting rights and public roles. Citing Chicago statistics, the piece claims women hold major stakes in life insurance, taxes, stockholding, and employment, with potential for further dominance before a possible swing back.
A Worthy Philanthropy Honors Dewey and Wood
A civic group proposes a May observance to commemorate Admiral George Dewey and the Spanish War. They aim to raise 2,000,000 dollars to fund Leonard Wood memorial efforts and support leprosy eradication in the Philippines, with broad national support and strong leadership backing this cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dewey
Philippine Islands
Leonard Wood
Fundraising appeal targets nationwide support for a public fund
George C Fullinweider of the National Bank of Huron is named chairman for a national fundraising effort. The campaign invites contributions from all, with no personal solicitation planned, and asks supporters to donate any amount. Contributions may be left with Mr Fullinweider at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C
Fullinweider
Bank
Graft Controversy in Rural Credit Department Reaches Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled against W. R. Van in ongoing intrigue over excess travel expenses by rural credit department travelers. Van claimed immunity, while Governor Gunderson led the probe into alleged 25 cent mile reimbursements and $6,000-plus overcharges. The decision cited $4,249.75 in overcharges, fueling calls for further action by Attorney General Sharpe to recover funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl’ Gunderson
W. R. van
Rural Credit Department
Supreme ‘Court
Gunderson
Van
Supreme Court
Sharpe
Rural Credit ‘Department
Night Club Home Dream in Milwaukee Journal Tex
Prohibition era court case distills to a satirical home scene as Texan Tex Guinan is acquitted in New York and urges turning the home into a night club. A mother father and children enact a mock nightclub, with music, cocktails, and a cheeky maid, ending with a mock toast to a “great idea.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Journal
Texas
Guinan
New York
Dad
Chicago
Junior
Phyllis
Ashord
Alabama
Mother
Davenport
Babson on Advertising in Kansas City Star
Kansas City Star recounts Roger W. Babson arguing advertising sustains business success and attracts bankers’ support. He cites six thousand daily new customers, likens ads to driving a nail with repeated strokes, and notes superior performance of advertiser stocks versus general market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson
Kansas
City Star
Roger W. Babson
Collier's Weekly
Local notices detail residents traveling and visits
Miss Edith Wilson left Wednesday for Muskogee Oklahoma Auditor T G Young went to Hitchcock on business Wednesday Mrs J C Klemme and daughter Alice West went to Yankton Wednesday morning Mrs Chas Gilbert has returned home from a visit near Pierre Wednesday morning Mrs Dr J H Smith returned from Aberdeen Wednesday evening R E Gibbs George Wright D C Root and B B Beach returned from Sioux Falls Tuesday evening Albert Holton left Wednesday morning for Arlington then to Tacoma Barkey and family left Wednesday for Chicago for about a week Vernon Alger arrived from Aberdeen Wednesday morning Mrs John Wheeler of Aberdeen visiting her daughter Mrs Guy Delaney returned home Wednesday morning Chic Berry and wife went to Pendleton Oregon for the carnival John Davy reigns at Bunt's barber shop Mrs George Schnepper and daughter Kathleen returned to Bismarck North Dakota after a several weeks visit G E K Covert and wife of Cedar Rapids Iowa arrived in Huron to spend the summer with brother-in-law M D Sterling part of the time on his farm Buy road equipment Pierre April 27 air compressor for blasting work and two trucks for moving dirt from steam
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Wilson
Muskogee
Okla
T.G. Young
Hitchcock
J.C. .Klemme
Alice “West
Yankton
Chas . Gilbert
Ierre
J. H.smith
Aberdeen
R.E. Gibbs
George’ Wright
B.B. Beach
Sioux Falls
Albert Holton
Arlington
Swhich Place
Tawa
Barkey
Chicago
Vernon Alger
John’ Wheeler
Guy Delaney
Chic” Berry
Pendleton
Ore
John Davy Reigns
Bunt
George Schnepper
Gathleen
Bismarck
N. D
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Ivels
Pert
Huron Publishing Co
St.s.b. Chas
H. J. Mitchell
Treas
GF McCannon
Robert D. Lusk
Postettica
Huron
Associated Press
Member Audit Bureau ‘of Circulation
United States Steel Corporation
Pennsylvania Railroad
McMaster
Power Trust
Yankton -Broadcasting
Nithwestern
Pierre
Benj. Thomas
M.D
Masonite Temple
Huron, S&s. D
Spalding
Walter Hagen
Tredway & Siem
Haron
Dunlop
Kari
Chevrolet
Esmond
Eggleston & Son
Wellington
S. D
Wessington
Chevrolet,” Co
John ‘Kingdon
Bancroft
S.D
van ‘Tassel
Woonsocket
Duncan Chevrolet Co
Alpena
Magck Chevrolet Co
Artesian
Dowdell Motor
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