Seed selection and grain safety cautions from agronomist
R H Johnston extension agronomist at State college urged selecting seed from the best field portions to improve next year’s results. He warned seed grain must be well matured and dry to prevent heating and harm to germination, noting may also seek certified seed from neighbors. Platte livestock shipments to Sioux City and Centerville report cattle and hogs sold at various weights and prices, reflecting active regional markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Johnston
Extension Agronomist
State College
Johnston
Miner county fair set with record exhibits at Howard
J Arnold, secretary, reports the Miner County fair will run September 5 to 7 in Howard with nearly double last year’s 4-H entries. Expected are 96 baby pork, 35 boar and sow pig, 4 dairy calf, 12 baby beef, 7 sheep, 35 poultry coops, plus girls canning cooking sewing and boys corn. County buildings are being remodeled for swine pens, cattle and horse exhibits, with old pavilions used for overflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miner County Commissioners
Howard
Arnold
Odd Fellows
School
Stanley Club Women Victors In District Contest
Ft. Pierre Aug 10 Mrs Nell Robson and Mrs Bess Sorenson of the Stanley County home extension sink won the district contest for women home extension demonstration teams and will go to the next level.
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FT. Pierre
Nell Robson
Bess Sorenson
Stanley County
State Fair Drinks Competition Highlights Local Entrants
At the state fair from September 9 to 13, Stanley County showcased “Refreshing Drinks” with contestants Mrs. Silbaugh and Mrs. Cass of Agar from Sully County. Also competing were Mrs. Frum and Mrs. Etta Payne of Harrold from Hughes County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley County
Silbaugh
Cass
Agar
Sully County
Frum
Etta ‘Payne
Harrold
Hughes County
Drop in 4-H club project mortality in South Dakota
A mid season check by state and local leaders shows 12.4 percent of South Dakota 4-H club projects have dropped, while 86.6 percent continue. Principal causes include lack of livestock or seed, loss of livestock or poultry, isolation from meetings, sickness or accidents. Mr. I M Jones notes strong leadership supports the sturdy remaining participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
South Dakota
I. M. Jones
Girls Canning to Save Gardens After Hail Storm
Lucille Poole’s eight students faced ruined gardens when hail destroyed vegetables needed for canning. Leader Poole arranged for the girls to work in her garden, contracting to can at a fixed rate per quart, allowing both harvest and projects to be completed despite the weather damage.
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Lucille Poole
Poolé
Drought Relief Reported as Rain Falls in Day County
A fragment notes Aug 10 with mentions of moisture in July and June, describing unusually dry conditions and benefit from rains. It references Day county and quotes farmer statements about rainfall relief and improved conditions amid record dryness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Day
Campanile Rising Rapidly at South Dakota College
Aug 10 Brookings reports the 165 foot campanile under construction at South Dakota State College stands about 75 feet high with brickwork rising at 2.5 feet daily. Construction delays from stone cutting and limited space push completion past October 15 as Mark of Wald-Mark Construction explains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
South Dakota State College
R. A. Mark
Wald-Mark Construction Company
State l
MraMark
Vstairg
Mark
Chamberlain Townsite Founder Visited City After Years
A Hampton Iowa visitor, N W Beebe, believed sole survivor of the 1879 1880 Hampton group that platted Chamberlain and owned the townsite, traveled to Chamberlain. Beebe avenue, named for him, runs from the state bridge across the Missouri River and is the city’s main cross street.
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Chamberlain
N.W. Beebe
Hampton
Beebe
New State Bridge
Missouri River
Uses Century Old Stand In Club Project
In Blunt on Aug 10 Mary Greerwood uses a cherry wood stand dating to about 1885 in North Adams Mass as part of the Mayflower room improvement club. The stand bears an inscription recounting its history from Mary P. Morgan to Mrs. Henry R. Jones and notes restoration by wax and sandpaper to reveal original grain. Six girls participate in the Mayflower room improvement club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Work Blunt
Mary Greerwood
North Adams
Mass
Mary P. Morgan
Samuel Sedgwich
Henry R. Jones
Clintonville
Wis
Threshing Time Declared For Seed Saving
In Brookings during threshing season, farmers are urged to select good small grain seed for planting next year. The notice stresses saving seed now to improve next season's crop quality and yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
Train Schedule Fragment from Wolsey to Huron
A fragment notes a train leaving Wolsey at 10 20 am and arriving at Huron at 46 8 am. The text is unclear on exact year or service details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denyes
Wolsey
Huron
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Hurton
LA All
Platte
Sioux City
J. T. Isenminger
Ben Huetson
Vermillion
Centerville
Chicago
Stanley Club
Pontiac
R. P. Jn
Fisher
Lovejoy
Duco
Andac
Conens
Equi Lovejoy
Tiree Tis
Came &Ae
Comeda
Heatrola Free Coal Club
Heatrola
Waibel Hardware CO
Lucas
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