Senate to Hear of Jury Bill in February Action
A bill to reform jury selection is reviewed by the Senate, shifting from county venires to a three member jury commission appointed by the circuit judge. Proponents claim efficiency gains. opponents fear lawyers gain influence over juror lists. The measure was slated for Feb 5.
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Senate
Gherifts
Soma
Yankton
Whitney
Haakon
Pense
Fla
Benator Howell
Tedess
Simona
Butte
Woman escapes injury after stair fall in state city
Mrs Schell of this city fell while carrying an armful of comforts at her home and tumbled down stairs. A doctor was called and she was found to be badly bruised but not seriously injured. no bones were broken.
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Wowan
Cavour
Martin
Farmers to be Honored at State Meet
Two South Dakota farmers will be honored at the state meet for their definite contributions to agriculture. The event will recognize leaders in farming and agronomy who have shaped the industry in South Dakota.
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South Dakota
South
Mellette Ends January With Snow and Cold Records
Mellette reports its worst January in years with below zero readings on many days. January 1 and 29 set notable lows as seven inches of snow fell, bringing total snow to 13 inches. Roads are increasingly blocked and motorists are urged to drive slowly on Highway 4150 while efforts to reopen blocked side roads continue.
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Melleyste
Ameliette
Cauconet
Fire destroys Cheyenne Agency building at Gettysburg
The fire at the Cheyenne Agency on the Gettysburg reservation destroyed the building housing the singing room bakery and auditoring, about 21 miles from Gettysburg. Loss estimated at $8300. No deaths or injuries reported. Fire crews arrived too late for insurance, but reservation employees and Indians prevented spread to neighboring structures. Temperature reached 18 degrees below zero during the blaze.
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Gettysburg
Fet
Chey— ‘Anne
Gettysburg Fire Department
Beubler Reappointed Secretary of S D Oil Men's Group
Sioux Falls reports Fred J. Buehler of Madison reelected secretary treasurer of the South Dakota Association of Men. Officials clarified misinformation about hiring a paid secretary, noting no such arrangement at this time due to distance concerns.
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F.H. Beubler
S. D. Oil
Sioux Falls
Fred J. Buehler
Madison
South Dakota of Men's Association
South Dakota Association
North Dakota ‘Organization
Paul E. Hadlick
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Association
Potter County Voter Totals From 1928 Election
Potter County records show 2942 registered voters in 1928 with 2483 total votes at the general election. Of those, 1093 or 44 percent were women’s votes, and in the spring primary 1634 votes were cast with 672 or 46 percent being women.
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Getty Sun
Pene Oki
Potter County
K- W. Nauman
Wotten
Nauman
Basket social nets profit for four Grand Townships
Approximately 33 dollars was the profit from the sale of baskets held Tuesday at the community hall after a free motion picture sponsored by St. Lawrence businessmen. The baskets were auctioned off at DeHaven Wessington, benefiting four schools in Grand Township.
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Wayland
St. Lawrence
DeHaven Wessington
Grand
Virgil Black Spot on South Dakota Smut Map
Virgil is a black spot this winter on the smut map of South Dakota, says Milwaukee agent T Hagnas. He notes 14 percent of wheat shipments to Minneapolis from Virgil were smutty, causing Beadle county losses in the thousands due to a five cent per bushel discount. He cites seed wheat quality and sloppy handling as causes and urges farmers to consult their county agent or agricultural college to stamp out the disease.
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Virgil
South Dakota
T' Hagnas
Milwaukee
Bagnas
Minneapolis
Beadle County
Bagans
Agricultural College
Gann Valley Scouts Presented Charter
Fred C. Eggers, Boy Scout executive for the Huron area, presented the charter to the local troop at a public gathering in the high school. He spoke on Scout work, the organization’s purpose, and the results achieved, as 12 candles representing scout laws were lit during the ceremony.
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Gann Valley Scouts
Gann Valley
Fred C. Eggers
Huron
Eggers
Sones
Gils
and Commissions Way
Liste Scrou
Ric D ‘Fraser
Hogs and cattle shipped by Lebanon Farmers' Association
The Farmers' Shipping association of Lebanon reports five months of strong activity with 13 double and seven single decks of hogs, nine carloads of cattle and three and a half decks of cheap to the market. Hog shipments totaled 1,532 head weighing 417,675 pounds for 342,938 dollars. cattle 260 head weighing 193,445 pounds for 13,773 dollars. 222 sheep weighing 17,496 pounds for 2 dollars. Association formed Aug 10, 1928 with 26 members, now 130, led by Earl Squires, John Wickert, and R. E. Woolridge. Directors include John Colling, Alb in Carlson, Clifford Norris, Thomas Knott. Gabriel J. Jefferies, 86, attended the lodge’s roll-call, possibly the oldest Odd Fellow in the west. PLAN YEAR'S WORK MBPLLETTE Feb 1.
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Lebanon
Farmers’ Shipping Association of Lebanon, Hia
R. L. Woolridge
Earl Squires
John Wickert
R. E. Woolridge
John Colling
Albin Carlson
Clifford Norris
Thomas Knott
Boar of Directors
Gabriel J. Jefféries
Ftrat
Maryland
Mellette 4-H Club Plans Year Focus on Room Improvement
The Mellette older girls 4-H club met at the Geotaas home to outline a year of work centered on room improvement. The group has a history of success at the state fair, sending demonstration teams yearly, with Alice Laike and Alice Ardenton winning first and earning a Chicago trip.
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Mellette
Geotaas
Siate Fair
Alice Laike
Alice Anderton
Chicago
Licenses Issued for Wed at DeSmet and Area Couples
Marriage licenses issued include Gerhard Hersrud of Hetland with Irma Junker of Oldlism, George Johnson of Madison with Juanita Fulmer of Manchester, and Nicholas Nelson with Tena Uglem of Arlington. Ming Fulmer and Mr. Johnson wed by Justice John Hasche. A personal property sale for murdered farmer Henry Hahn near Argonne drew a large crowd, with items fetching high prices.
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DeSmet DH Smet
Spesial
Gerhard Hersrud
Hetland
Irma Junker
Oldlism
George Johnson
Madison
Juanita Fulmer
Manchester
Nicholas Nelson
Tena Uglem
Arington
Ming Fulmer
Mr. Johnson
John Hasche
Argonne
Henry Hahn
Meckel to Represent State in Intercollegiate Oratorical
Aaron Meckel of Esselline will represent South Dakele State College at the State intercollegiate oratorical contest at Augustana College in Sioux Falls on February 13 and 16. Jepson of Rajswond, who placed second in the State contest, will go to the international peace oratorical contest in Senihako in conjunction with the event. Meckel preaches monthly in Estelline and was fourth in the interclass debate at Blate College. Citrus note mentions seeds and plant propagation unrelated.
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Aaron Meckel
State Brookings
Esselline
South Dakele State College
Augustana College
Sioux Faille
George McCarty
State College
Jians Jepson
Rajswond
Colege
Senihako
Meckel
Estelline
Blate College
Mapon College
From Youth To Old Age Lydia Pinkham Aids Women
Three life stages mark a woman’s progress from youth to maturity birth to motherhood and middle age. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is promoted to restore health and vigor during these periods with testimonials claiming value.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E Pinkham's Vitalabie Compound Ad
An old advertisement for Lydia E Pinkham's Vitalabie Compound by the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co of Lenn Mass promotes a tonic marketed to women, with claims of relief and wellness through its herbal formula.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lenn, Mass
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