Cattle Kings of South Dakota’s Early Range Empire
A historical reminiscence traces the rise and fall of Dakota cattle kings from 1870s rail hubs to the 1880s herd booms. Names like Hash Knife, Matador, DZ, and Flying V appear alongside pioneers such as Scotty Philip and Lemmon, detailing brand maps, mass drives, and the 1886 87 blizzards that reshaped the frontier.
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Alex Johnson
Pierre
South
Matador Cattle Company
South Dakota
Pecos
State ‘Historical Society
Dupree
LaPlant
Mossman
Philip
Lemmon
Murdo
Belle Fourghe
Evarts
Lebeau
Custer
Dradwood
Wild Bill Hickock
Dakota Territory
Wyoming
Historical Society
Dan
Erasmus Defeback
W. B. Grimes
Lank Forbes
Moore and Allen
William and
Valentine Dickey
Joel Collins
Black Hills
Driskill Brothers
John Slaughter
Bruce Powers
Taylor Brothers
Hash Knife Company
Sturgis
Geodwell
Cheyenne River
N. BR
Davis
Hat Creek
Dakota Ranges
Jones Creek
Buffalo
Texas
Mill Iron Creek
Rheidley Brothers
Empire
North Dakota
Medora
Teddy Roosevelt
Marquis de Mores
Frontier Medora
Northwest
Dakota
Lezs
Black Hills Livestock Association
Wyoming ‘Stock Growers’ Association
Belle
Fourche
Abilene
Dodge City
Lincoln County
New Mexico
Billy the Kid
G. E. Lemmon
Standing Rock Reservation
Dan Zimmerman
Murdo Mackenzie
Sword and Dagger
B.C. Mossman
Scotty Philip
Old Timers Shake Off Return The Northwest Wind
The aging residents stare down a possible comeback with firm resolve. They answer with quiet certainty that the plan will not go forward as they hold to time honored routines and the chill wind shapes their stance.
State Guard insignia adopted for four SD guard companies
Governor Sharpe announced that colorful shoulder and cap insignia are adopted for South Dakota state guards. The emblems feature four red arrowheads on a yellow field with a black border and lettering and will be distributed to guardsmen for use on uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Sharpe
Municipal League Backs Missouri River Plan Support
Governor Sharpe received a pledge of united support from the South for Missouri River development plan approval. A league letter signed by S. B. Shaw Vermillion and the committee urged continued efforts, asserting the program will bring multiple benefits to the state and Missouri basin far beyond current comprehension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firnkus
Sharpe
United Support
Missouri Basin
Shaw
Vermillion
Plan Commended for Posthostility Initiative
The program may be initiated as soon as hostilities cease and commends the Governor for efforts in promoting the plan.
Mrs. Eda Leighton Honored By Surprise Party
In Alpena on December 9 Mrs. Eda Leighton was surprised by Monday Night Ramblers for her birthday. Guests played Chinese checkers late into the night and shared lunch, with Mrs. Triplett presenting a decorated birthday cake and other gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eda Leighton
Alpena
Ramblers
Legion Auxiliary Junior Aides Host Christmas Party
The Junior Aides of the American Legion Auxiliary held a Christmas party at Mrs. M. Pennington's home. They planned Christmas baskets for shut ins, then enjoyed games, contests, and gift exchanges followed by lunch. Also, Mike Haider Reuben Carr and Frank Shirer left for California to spend the winter months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Zell
Mike Haider
Reu
Gen. Carr
Frank’ Shirer
Wolsey Club Hosts Two Parties and Christmas Gathering
About 65 guests attended a Social Sisters party honoring Melvin and Jim Christopherson with lunch. The group held a Christmas party at Sarah Anderson home with 25 guests and exchanged gifts. Assisting hostesses were Lucille Erion, Laura Erion and Cordulla Scheibe. Next meeting set for Minnie Scheibe home. Angela Muellenburg leaves for Aberdeen to enter St Luke's Hospital nursing program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolsey Club
Wolsey
Melvin
Jim Christopherson
Sarah “Anderson
Lucille Erion
Laura Erion
Cordulla Scheibe
Minnie ‘Scheibe
Rural South Dakota teachers gain salaries while enrollment falls
Pierre Dec 9 South Dakota rural teachers show higher pay yet fewer pupils as J F Hines Superintendent notes in a public instruction summary. State census drops from 293349 in 1936 to 164996 this year with about half of national presidents not smoking.
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Hines
Pierre
South Dakota
J. F. Hines
Public Instruction
United States
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Turkey
Cleveland
Noames
New Caledonia
Capper
Nea-Acme
Frank Prist, Jr
War Picture
Municipal League
Osborn’s
Dad
Michaels-Stern—Penfield
Society
Alpagora
Vigora
Osborn
Angela Muellenburg
Frank Muellenburg
Aberdeen
St. Lukes Hospital
Willard
Huron
Morvro Cru
PON LG
Epcos
Ce Fk
Cock al
Annabelle
U. S
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