August 13 Dakota history highlights through the years
Entries mark notable events and births from 1836 to 1924 across South Dakota. Highlights include C V Gardner bringing the first quartz mill to Black Hills in 1836, Harry L. Gandy born in 1881, Sioux Falls waterworks sale in 1911, deaths of Frank Bradley Smith in 1916 and Henry Menssing in 1922, plus Hiram Barber’s 1924 death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Gardner
Ohio
Black Hills
Harry L. Gandy
Indiana
Pierre
Rapid City
Byllshys
Sioux Falls
Frank Bradley Smith
Hot Springs
Boulder Colp
Henry Menssing
S. D
Webster
Hiram Barber
Mitchell
Geneva Lake
Wis
Government weariness and the call for a city manager
The piece argues that periodic elections produce an inefficient New York City government. Dr. Albert Shaw advocates replacing the political mayor with a city manager, possibly led by figures like Calvin Coolidge or John J. Raskob, to save costs while preserving safeguards and public rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York
Albert Shaw
The
Review of Reviews
Shaw
Jimmy Walker
Calvin Coolidge
John J. Raskob
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Able Magazine
Jimmy
Coolidge
Butler
Columbia University
Lowell
Harvard
Huron Hosts Kiwanis Convention Amid Clean-Up Drive
The spring clean-up campaign in Huron aims to showcase a city of beautiful homes as hundreds of northwest business leaders visit for the Kiwanis convention this Wednesday through Friday. Attendees will carry impressions of Huron back to their communities.
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Huron
Fair City
South Dakota merchants urge city advertising aid
City officials are urged to maintain public confidence as thousands of residents and visitors converge. Merchants claim strong advertising will keep business steady, arguing a sustained effort will attract crowds and sustain local commerce.
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South
Dakota
Youth's Companion Merged With American Boy Sparks Reflective Press Comment
The Minneapolis Journal notes the Youth's Companion has been merged into the American Boy after more than a century as a weekly, and laments the loss of a once influential youth publication. It recalls the Companion's early woodcraft teaching, sexless fiction, and its role in pre Rooseveltean circulation campaigns.
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Minneapolis
J. T. Trowbridge
Perry Mason & Company
Tariff Bill Shapes 1990 Senate Campaign Tactics
Washington coverage notes the new tariff bill driving the 1990 senatorial race with the Democratic Party's publicity push in Washington and the South Dakota primary. It highlights Senator W H McMaster's reelection bid tied to industrial parity, Democratic publicity chief Michelson reshaping messaging, and the sugar schedule as a central political issue. Additional brief items include Mitchell’s air-mail service approval and speculation over Democratic gubernatorial candidates D A McCullough versus John T Grigsby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Washington
South Dakota
W. H. McMaster
Conrmittee
Johnny Rasitoh
Mr. Jouss
Charles Michelson
New York World
Pierre
D. A. McCullough
Rural Credits Commission
John T. Grigsby
Redfield
McCullough
Sioux Falls
Salt Lake City Trout Trips and City Keys
Gilbert Swan recalls a Salt Lake City visit with a two minute notice trout fishing party and a breakfast of trout. He details grasshopper hats, a key to the city prank, canyons near the town, and a bustling lunch counter praised for its “gent s only” policy and high turnover as Salt Lake cycles from anti smoking to smoking habits.
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Salt Lake City
Fifth Avenue
Bob Eliott
The
Salt Lake, Telegram
Manhattan
Bob
Haven
Redding
Salt Lake
Chamber of Commeraa
A& Vast
Lave
Andi
Cigaret Salen
Radio Program Grid of Stations and Schedules
A dense, era style listing of radio programs across many stations including New York, Chicago, Cleveland and Detroit with orchestras, choirs, dramas, and variety acts. The guide names programs and performers such as Epicitulak Songa, Dave Harmonsand, Chauncey J. Parsons, and the Traders, with multiple affiliates like WABC WGN WSMB KDKA and KYW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AEC
Yorke
Rinpoa
Orch
Shayers
WGY
WGN
Weal
Ove Palmer
Paul Olivar
Orchestra
Wun
WSL
KBD
WSG
Jay
WSAT
Dave Harmonsand
Onancea’ Orchestre Cane Hour
KSD WA
PI . Ag
New York
Kogen
Chauncey J. Parsons
FC Dra
WREN
Foresters
KDKA
KWRKO
The
Traders
Ityka
Voyagers
Bald Qotet
Alagt
Waerner Orel
Aray
Kimea KY
Wieng
Sirlig Ensemble
KDA
Meawark
Hank Simmodk
Shawboul
Wadc Wala
WCCO
Wang
Matonmel
KMOX
WADC
WIP
Decline in Small Towns Hurts Merchants Says Newcomb
Morton M. Newcomb, former Lions district governor, blames antiquated business methods for decline in towns under 5,000. He cites automobiles and better highways expanding trade areas, urging improved competition and modern merchandising rather than old methods as towns face disintegration. Newcomb plans to speak at Howard and visit Miller and Woongocket as part of charter presentations.
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Morton M. Newcomb
Internation
Association of Lions
Newcomb
Minneapolis
Hhas
Flo
Howard
Lions Club
Miller
Woongacket Mex
Ma Newcomb
Whielk
Duidney
Addressing small town commerce through Lions club guidance
The speaker criticizes local competition and outdated selling methods in small towns. He notes poor window displays and disorganized merchandise with overextended stock. The International Association of Lions Clubs provides expert, cost free services and a plan to reform these issues benefiting Lions communities.
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Cain
Garden of Eden
International Association of Lions Ciths
Sargon Treatment Promises Relief for Chronic Stomach Ailment
Henry Haffner of Minneapolis reports dramatic health gains after using Sargon with weight increase from 128s to 141s and improved sleep and energy. He attributes long relief from stomach trouble, liver distress, and headaches to the treatment and invites inquiries. Local agents Longsia Drug Co and the Corner Drug Store are listed as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargon
Tan
Minneapolis
Henry Haffner
Aldrich Ave
North
Longsia ® Drug Co
Deus
Vian Elite Rise as SD Towns Reorganize for Prosperity
Lands Central South Dakota reports rising elite in towns under 6000 as business communities launch modern campaigns for economic prosperity. Leaders praise progress while noting a few laggards hinder overall advancement. Premier Mussolini donates 158 to aid Venice Jewish children.
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South Dakota
March of Progress
Mr. Newcomb
Venice
Mussolini
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Huron: Publishing' CO
Third St
Chas
H. J. Mitchell
Treas
G. F. Mé
Robert D.lusk
Sac
Hiram 9
Associated Press
Th. Tila
Bureau of Circulation
Solute Dakota
Evening Republican
Mitchell Municipal
Aeronautical Bureau
Post Office Department
Mitchell Republican
Joan ‘of Arc
Napoleon
Gilbert Swan
NEA, Servico,, Inc
Diane Nal
Promeama
Central Clear Channel
Chicago
Uncle Boulwalter Wilson
Hane
Orchestras
Hotel Orchester
Farmer
Mike d
Hernan
WLIB
Uncle Gula
Rudin
Loorwalker Rance
WEAF
Gialdkellos Orchestra
Irs
WUS
WEA
Moante Misi
Cintinmati
WIA Ef
Thels Orchestra
Rance
Cleveland
Ars
Nantes
Svores
Datroit
Sainera
Arey
Aries Haar Wafers & Orca
WOWO
Wayne
VARG
Wweteo
St. Paul
Marshal Souvenir
Admiral & Martorie
Mort Newcomb
Lions
Northwest
RED Owl Stores
RED Owl
California
Elberta
M. Cc
Alford Optometrist
Sa, Dak
A. A. Wollwam
Huron Dental Clinic
Olympia Candy Kitchen
MH. A. Jonnson
Appoin
Dawby Groy
Dorothy Gray
Toilet Coods Department
Perriton’s Waronws
Whoarniaey
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