Dawes Bank Loan Seen as Essential Yet Controversial
The Dawes loan by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation drew debate over transparency and politics. Proponents credit it with preventing bank closings and aiding depositors, while critics warn it fueled public distrust and called for removal of board members. The Watertown Opinion lauds the loan as a prudent business decision serving widespread relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
DAWES
Finance Corporation
Dawes Bank
Chicago
Joan
Watertown
R. F.C
White House
Mortgage Moratorium Aids Farmers and Insurers
The New York Life Insurance led moratoriums on farm foreclosures, praised as good business and a farmers revolt victory. Sioux Falls Argus-Leader notes insurers prefer avoiding foreclosure and resale costs while farmers seek to keep title amid low crop prices and heavy debt. Foreclosure is not widely pursued as land sale at fair prices is difficult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Life Insurance Company
Sioux Falls
Argur
Farmers and lenders face moratorium impact on foreclosures
A sanctioned moratorium on farm mortgage foreclosures by insurance companies is discussed as a potential easing factor amid unhealthy economic conditions. The piece cautions illegal actions harm public policy, notes rising tensions between creditors and debtors, and suggests the moratorium could improve strained relations if properly implemented.
Wise appointment of Dr Carl G Lawrence at Aberdeen
Dr Carl G Lawrence named president of Northern Normal at Aberdeen succeeding Dr David Allen Anderson who resigned to pursue an insurance career. Lawrence, born in Wisconsin and long involved in South Dakota education, is praised for leadership ability, experience in history education, and a track record as superintendent and college president. Anderson departs with best wishes for his future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl G. Lawrence
Northern Normal
Aberdeen
David Allen Anderson
Southern Normal
Lawrence
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Augustana College
Canton
Southern
Board of Regents
Dr. Lawrence
Anderson
Roosevelt program for economic recovery outlined
The Journal comments on Rex Tugwell’s summary of President elect Roosevelt’s proposed seven point plan. It calls for tax revision, public works with five billion, lower utility rates, sound currency, balanced budget, farm relief, debt settlements, and foreign trade accords. The piece notes political hurdles and urges prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dioux Ty Journal
New York World-Telegram
Rex Tugwell
Roosevelt
Congress
Bros. Gugwei
Ugwell
Huietly
Finance Corporation
Faint Hearts and Faint Purses in South Dakota History
A fragmented Argus Leader piece surveys South Dakota's 1919 land boom and later bust. It contrasts bold optimism and wealth pursuit with a cooling market, noting land purchases with low down payments, widespread mortgage handling, and the shift from rise to decline as prices fell from boom highs. It also touches on wartime era prosperity and public health figures contrasted with later economic caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutiona
Howe
Alpena Girl Recalls Enjoyable Huron Short Course Trip
A Alpena 4-H member recounts her trip to Huron for the Junior Short Course. She describes travel with fellow club members, camp at Brookings, contests for well groomed girls, and classes on home furnishings and foods. She notes a theatre party, evening games, and a banquet with national trip winners.
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Huron
Alpena
Pest
Linafelter
Campbell Park
We. Brookings
Brookings
Jerauld
Clausic
Am Assembly
Wecota
Mecca
Third Moor
Dorothy Anne‘s
Amd
State Farm
Mutual. Insurance Company
Misa
Pali
Bone
Avery
Sunner
Prairie Maid Club Elects New Officers
The Prairie Maid Club held its meeting at Dele Bigwer’s home on January 26 and elected Relph Van Mom as president. The gathering adjourned after informal reports and a brief discussion of upcoming events.
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Prairie Maid’ Club
Relph van Mom
Olaan
Sr Slectade Wiike Leer Lui
Pioneer family visit sparks pupil recounting of South Dakota life
Third and fourth graders from Foster township district No. 5 school in Beadle County visited the Neiling home Monday. Helen Ulrich and Joseph Groag wrote the tale of the Neilings, pioneer settlers who arrived November 2, 1882, built a sod house, and lived on land they later homesteaded across the road, growing their large family and sharing early frontier life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South’ Capote
Helén Ulrich
Joseph
Groag
Foster Township
Beadle
County
Neiling
Neilings
South Oskota
Broadcast 4 H News Weekly on KFDY Brookings
Special weekly program from State club office featuring 4 H club activities in Brookings. Reports indicate local clubs hold meetings Saturday afternoons and listen to a 3 minute broadcast with musical selections. Mil o Opdakl, a State College agriculture sophomore and 4 H member, arranges and announces the program. KFDY broadcasts at 38 kilocycles.
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Brookings
KFDY
Milo Opdakl
State College
Hamplin County
Broadland Scouts Plan For Program
Broadland troop No 1 of the Boy Scouts met at the Methodist church on January 30 with six scouts three officials and three visitors present. The meeting opened with the Lord's prayer flag salute oath and laws and included patrol yells first aid practice and a Fox patrol stunt. The group discussed an upcoming Broadland Methodist event on February 10 and reports by CF Lee.
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Broadland Scouts
Broadland
Methodist Church
J Une Olson
Broadland Methodist
Lee
Teacher Reads Helen Keller Book In School
Beviah Olson, Wide Awake League member in Kellogg township Ben fing, reads Story of My Life by Helen Keller to pupils at Peterson school. Friday reports feature Arthur Olson on Black Beauty while Mervin Phinney builds a wood cat and Norman Phinney makes a wooden fish in the sixth grade woodwork class.
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Helen: Keller
Beviah. Olson
Pederson
Kellogg Township
Benfalo
County
Loma
Reighton
Arthur Olson
Mervin, Phinney
Norman Phinnney
Boy Scouts Ping-Pong Tourney Planned at Church Meeting
Presbyterian Church Boy Scout Troop 2 gathered to present the flag and recite the Scout oath. They completed first aid and signaling tests as Dr Betts announced a ping-pong tournament open to all troop members. Plans were made for Scout Week and the gathering closed with the Scout benediction.
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Orion
Hill
LS. Betts
Seatrimaster
Pree Scouts Pass Fests At Froop
A regular Boy Scouts meeting was held Tuesday evening from 7 to 8 30 at Froop with fifteen scouts and two officers in attendance despite garbled OCR text.
School Boy Recalls Philadelphia Recreation Era
A fragmentary account describes Tyrveisi as newly elected secretary of the Lincoln Young Citizens Council, with references to Avery Wittenberger and a school marbles game. The piece notes writing letters at school and mentions girls playing marbles during recreation periods amid unclear phrasing and garbled lines.
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Philly
Tyrveisi
Lincoln Young
Arkbo
Avery ¢ Wittenberger
Wettes
Maeiling
Correeae Matlee
Isea
Fragmented Crossword style list puzzles readers with scattered clues
A dense word puzzle page presents a vertical and across clue grid with mis-spaced entries. The mixed language and garbled phrases reference items from metals to places and general terms creating a challenging, incomplete crossword style list.
Lincoln and Washington program organized by students
The girls rig marbles under the swings while Bernice Tyrrell serves as secretary and Alfred Mason as president. They prepared and organized the Lincoln and Washington program.
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Lincoln
Washington
Bernice Tyrrell
Alfred Mason
Girl Scouts Bid Farewell to Leader Mrs Hall
The La K0 Tab troop held a short Wednesday meeting for a farewell party to Mrs Hall. Chickadee Birch Tree and Cardinal patrols practiced meals first aid signaling and camp skills while thanking the leader with a blue and silver necklace vanity case gift.
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Girl Scouts
Cardinal
Betty Chladek
Belle Prairie Club Demonstrates Sewing Skills
The Belle Prairie Belles met January 28 at Louise Corley’s home for a clothing discussion. Members demonstrated straight stitching, Irene Hein earned a prize for fewest mistakes, and a puzzle game with Nadine Legge as winner accompanied by lunch before adjourning to February 25 with Margaret Corley.
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Belle Prairie Club
Belle Prairie Belles
Louise Corley
Jesson
Irene
Hein
Nadine
Legge
Margaret Corley
Bugle To Girl Scout Troop Meeting Highlights Tenderfoot Pin
The Bugle reports a Girl Scout meeting where Ethelyn Anderson presented a bus to the Methodist troop and Ferm Hollister received the tenderfoot pin after learning the Girl Scout code. The event opened with a song and notes from the troop reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies William Veteest
Ethelyn. Anderson
Munica Church in Old Coldes in British Waters
The fragment notes British waters and Nov dates with unnamed sprats and a reference to a Munica Church on an old site. The readable words point to a maritime or place-name fragment, lacking clear event, people, or dates.
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Munica
Help Yourself And Lend A Hand Griddle Cake Tips
Practical guide to baking griddle cakes with corn oil eggs and batter tweaks. It covers hot griddle testing with water droplets, turning when bubbles appear, and serving immediately. Tips include using a pitcher for pouring batter, optional fillings, and kitchen setups like an electric grill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saral
Turing
Twenty Years Ago in Huron Local Notes
Twenty years ago Archie Crowell returned home from Troquois after several sickness days. Mrs Coler Campbell planned to leave tonight for Minneapolis and Minnesota points to conduct business. Joseph Forest returned home after visiting Sam Birks. Miss Edith Laughlin to host Baptist mission circle at her home on Feb. Tuboty 5A. 2-30.
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Archie
Crowell
Troquois
Ae. Amd
Coler Campbell
Minneapolis
Minnesot
Campbelli
Joseph
Carpenter
Sam Birks
Edith Laughlin
Baptist
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Aentleman
Girls' of Dental
Evelyn Hartangel
Pearl Linafelter
Sunshine
Tlie
Grammer
U. S. Dependency
China
Dee
Dir Huron
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