Highway paving worth the cost argues editorial
Fred C. Christopherson, Argus Leader editor, argues that paving major South Dakota highways is economical beyond initial costs. He cites lower wear and tear, fewer punctures, time saved, and safer driving compared with gravel, while noting funding, farm to market needs, and federal aid considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Christopherson
The
Argus Leader
South Dakota
Lake Norden
Argus
Hamlin
Nohner
From Failure to Success Through Determined Change
The article recalls U.S. Grant as a famous example of a fall from promise turning into victory. It notes how Grant faced initial career doubts and entry barriers before achieving decisive Civil War victories and ultimate surrender of Lee. It also references a Montmartre figure in 1897 who rose from failure to change his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Grant
Grant
Galena
Til
West Point
Fort Donelson
Fort Henry
Shiloh
Vicksburg
Lee
Montmartre
Tick
Briand’s tenth French cabinet marked in a career record
The article notes Aristide Briand’s ascent to the premiership, forming his tenth cabinet in less than a decade. It highlights a remarkable political trajectory and a peak never equalled in the nation’s history. It also mentions regional publicity efforts for lakes in South Dakota and praise for Watertown’s lake events during a press association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phose
M. Aristide Briand
France
South Dakota
Enemy Swim Lake
Black Hills
The
Press Association
Watertown
Lake Kampeska
PRESS COMMENT FRIENDS OF PEACE IN CONTROL
A commentator argues that Hoover MacDonald and Briand lead a three nation push for disarmament and peace. The piece notes Kellogg pact disavowal and urges removal of armaments as war becomes unlikely. It contrasts peaceful leadership with Poincare’s wartime stance.
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Friends OF Peace
Mitchell Republican
Herbert Hoover
United States
British Isles
Briand
France
Poincare
Germany
Hoover
MacDonald
Byi
San Francisco Cosmopolitan Patches People and Places
The piece surveys San Francisco as a melting pot where Italian, French, Irish, Japanese, Hindus, and Chinese communities shade Telegraph Hill to Chinatown. It notes Chinese youth adopting American styles, Chinese schools and scouts thriving, and a modern campus mood replacing old attitudes toward mingling in the city’s diverse neighborhoods. Gilbert Swan reports from 1929.
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San Francisco
Aie
San Francisco Bay
Telegraph Hill
Bay
Illmore Street Hill
Sacramento 1
Broadway
Geary
States
Asv Shert
Grant
Ange
Stevenson Square
Manhattan Hooters
Chinatown
Chinatown Belt
Bret Harte
Radio Schedule Highlights Big Night of Live Programs
Central time listings show stations WABRC WHAP WWJ KSD WGN and many others presenting orchestras, operettas, musicals, and dance bands throughout the evening. Notable items include Dixie Echoes, Pirates of Penzance, Trek audio hours, and The Trailers with cross‑network repeats across KYW KDKA WGN and WLS affiliates.
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Associated Press
Clear Channel
Wats
Associated Stations
WABRC
New York
Dixie Echoes
WADC
WKRC
WGHP
WMAQ
WOWO
KMOX
WSPD
WHK
Wisn Koil
KMBC
Lino Rapee
Orchestra
WWJ
WSAI
KSD
Happy Bowers
WGY
WSAT
Woo Wow
WDAI
WFIC
KSTP
WEMI
WMC
WOAI
KPRC
WLS
WPRAA
Troubadours
Harmon
Kogen
Chauncey JR. Parsons
KDKA
Foula
Wagner Orchestra
DKA Kyw
RWIX
Wren Istp
WIM
WIOD
WSM
WMG
WSB
KWOO
WBAP
Woai Wry Wirf
WREN
Newark
Hank Simmons
Fast Mail
KMION
KOIL
WCCO
WISN
WKBM
United Symphony Orch
Geo. Rymer
KMO
KMBG
WIK
WGL
Kmbc'icoil
Wis
WCHP
KYW
Mike and
Ferman
Wlib Clueas
Quin
Orchestrnas
WEAF
Goldkette
Farim
Wweow
Dan
Sylvia
WOX
Detroit
Dirce
Ayae
New University Athletics Complex Planned for Women’s Gymnasium
The article outlines construction of a new women’s gymnasium with a basketball court and spectator balcony. It cites an indoor track tennis and volleyball courts and facilities for dancing, plus updated locker rooms and a shower room. Athletes may use the tile pool in the men’s gymnasium and the university rifle range. An outdoor field will serve soccer and hockey.
War Trophy Shipped to University Museum
Authorities report a World War I era trophy donated by the local legion has been shipped to the University of South Dakota. It is expected to arrive immediately and will be placed in the university museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meniversity
South, Dakota
Gerithe
World Armerican
Legion
University
Hoover selects Huston as new GOP chairman
President Hoover reportedly nominates Claudius H. Huston of Chattanooga Tennessee as chairman of the National Republican Committee. Huston will succeed Dr Hubert Work whose resignation takes effect in September.
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Hoover
Claudius H. Huston
Chattanooga
Tenn
Manufactrer
National Republican Committee
Hell
Hubert Work
South Dakota Malt Tax Brings In Over One Tenth Million
The July report shows malt stamp sales totaling 12,149.0X and license fees of 1,260, with total Malt Tax receipts for the month at 18,409.91 into the state treasury. Gasoline tax receipts for July reached 545,000, an uptick since the four cent law began in 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
South Dakota
A. J. Moodie
Moorlie
University of South Dakota moves up commencement week
Vermillion August 6. Changes in the university calendar announced by President Herman Jamieson will finish students' work one week earlier. Commencement day June height? marks the closing of school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.D. U
Herman Jamies
Univiersity of
South Dakota
Changes in University Calendar Set by President James
The university calendar will shift as follows next year as President James implements changes. Underclassmen examinations will precede commencement, spring vacation shortened by one week, and the summer session dates moved from June 10 to July 25 to June 1 to July 18.
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James
Warns Dealers To Get Poison Permits
Pierre August 6 Att Gen M Q Sharpe issues opinion warning dealers who sell creosote cresol fly poison and related preparations must hold a poison permit if the products fall under the 1929 South Dakota definition. Determination depends on chemical analysis of the product.
Poison Sale Permits Under Law Cited In Milner Inquiry
A court document notes that while the sale of certain poison products is not forbidden, a permit is required for sales by non registered individuals. Creosote cresol and related preparations fall under restricted items, needing pharmacist registration and proper analysis to determine legality.
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Fred S. Milner
Sharpe
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Gilbert Swan
NEA Service, Inc
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