Executive counsel plan to reform state government
The editorial urges forming an executive council of constitutional officers to direct all state government activities mirroring a city commission. It suggests shifting finance and highway duties to the state auditor and state treasurer, respectively, with pay raises to attract capable leaders, and calls for study by the State Chamber of Commerce to refine or replace the current loose system.
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Dowdell
Highway Department
State Chamber of Commerce
Women on juries debated again in South Dakota
The state legislature considers allowing women to serve on juries, a measure previously defeated. Proponents note 22 states already permit it and claim jury quality could improve with women jurors, while opponents fear sentiment bias and propriety. An Aberdeen editorial argued for broader inclusion, suggesting housewives as jurors and criticizing men’s reluctance to serve.
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South Dakota
Union
Aberdeen
Pierre
South Dakota Woman Juror Bill Favored By Feige
Mrs. E W Feige campaigns in Pierre urging women juror permit with eleven reasons. She argues women on juries improve justice and civic life, noting equal rights, broader experience, and educational impact. The piece also reports three South Dakota men arrested for cruelty to animals with a call for punishment if proven.
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E W. Feige
Pierre
South Dakota
Press Comment A Common Sense Decision
The piece commends Secretary of the Navy Adams for dropping plans to court martial General Smedley D. Butler over remarks that offended Mussolini. It argues the episode was blown out of proportion, calling for restraint and proper place for trivialities in international affairs. Mussolini is pleased, Butler contrite, and the public spared a needless spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Tribune
Adams
Smedley D. Butler
State Department
Mussolini
General Butler
Adam
Butler
Mole Hill
Signor
English and Oriental Language Lessons Highlight Lingua Franca Global
The article notes Chinese visitors and Asia turning English into a second language across nations, with India and China cited for dialect diversity. It cites a Chinese business letter showing imperfect English and praises English as a business passport, alongside progress in the American auto industry as a broader economic barometer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Monitor
China
Asia
India
Japan
Nokow
Clay Club Girl Recalls 4-H Path From 1927 to State Fair
Myrtle Dutmanson of Clay County details her 1927 start in 4-H clothing club, four year clothing project, and canning year, highlighting demonstrations, achievement and district days, and a state fair trip. She notes leadership roles, multiple exhibits, and the motto To Take the Best Better with 4-Hs Head Heart Hand Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Dutmanson
Clay County
Chicago
Canning
Sie
Huron
Wolsey Girl Scouts Plan Camp Trips
Wolsey Troop 1, formed May 1930, aims to pass Second class tests by March 1 under Captain Mrs George Lumbard. The 25 members meet Fridays at Wolsey High School with one cent dues to fund a summer Scout camp. Signalling was taught. Litahni patrol 2 led tests, Ta Ta Pochon 4 second, Witonohi 1 fourth. next meeting Friday February 13 at o'clock.
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Wolsey Girl Scouts
Watamla Girl Scouts
Wolsey Troop
Buxdette Lumbard
George Lumbard
Patrola
Litahni Patrol
Witonohi Patrol
Nance Busy Bees Plan Textiles Delegation Trip
Newly elected officers led a Tipton school meeting of the Nance Busy Bees on Saturday February 7 with seven members present. They planned to collect data from each member to send a delegate to the junior short course at Brookings in December. Local leader Mrs Brachvogel gave the textiles lesson and demonstrations were shown by Maxine Tipton Evelyn Tipton Ruth Vanderbilt and Mildred Gould.
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Nance Busy Bees
Tipton School
Plana
Duta
Brookings
Mra. Brachvogel
Maxine Tipton
Evelyn Tipton
Ruth Vanderbilt
Mildred Gould
New Officers Preside Dearborn Meeting
New officers preside over a junior local meeting in Dearborn township on a Friday evening in February. Gerald Laren enrolled in the club as part of the ongoing Juvenile program.
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Dearborn
Pleasant Hill Achoo
Dearborn Township
Gerald Laren
Gick Girls Host Local Club Meetups At Evening Event
The Gick Girls entertained the Lary Daley Giett club and the Deland Com club at a neighborhood gathering. Guests shared refreshments and casual performances, highlighting community camaraderie and local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ET Gick
Lary Daley Giett Club
Deland Com Club
Hyde County 4-H Club Members Benefit From Free Trips
The Hyde county news letter notes free educational trips for 4-H boys and girls, praised by Miss Ale an Erickson and The Young Citizen. Local business and professional leaders are commended for funding the trips and supporting ongoing educational travel.
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Hyde County
C. S
Alean Erickson
The
Young Citizen
Huronite
Huron
Second Jamboree and Growth of Scouting in 1924 1973
Summary notes landmark events in Scouting history including the Copenhagen Second International Jamboree, leadership changes with James E. West as editor, the Laura Spelman Rockefeller memorial funding for Boys' Life, merit badge access for disabled Scouts, and rising membership figures reaching 1,925,358 during the year with net totals near 496,429 by December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Scouting In America
Calvin Coolidge
Warren G. Harding
Laura Spelman Rockefeller
Life Magazine
James E. West
Bureau of Church Relations
Lone Scouts of America
Copenhagen
Estex Park
Colo
500 Scholarship Offered 4-H Clubbers
A major agricultural implements manufacturer will fund 100 scholarships at $500 each for 4-H members nationwide. The awards, totaling $500 per recipient over two years, require college entrance credits by September 1922. States submit candidate records to a national committee. South Dakota may receive 12 to 13 slots.
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United States
H. M. Jones
Oif
South Dakota
Dairy Clubbers Pin Eight Members For Year
The Whiteside Blue Ribbon Dairy club at Wessington plans a sow litter or baby pork club with Marvin White reporting. R A Cave county agent presented allver pins to 10 members who completed projects while each member reported on his calf. Clarence Lund of Huron won a free trip to the Junior Short Course and reviewed events of the meeting. Plans were laid for a play to raise funds for the club treasury.
Lucky Lindy League Names New Officers
Margaret Gobel was named president of the Lucky Lindy League in Beadle County at a February 6 meeting. Richard Chenowethia is vice president, Eli Spring secretary, and Donald Bate maan treasurer. Members answered roll call with birthdays in February. A Valentine party is planned for Friday February 13 with lunch by Elinor Sprung and Margaret Gobel.
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Lucky Lindy League
Margaret Gobel
Lucky Lindy ¥. C. L
Beadle County
Richard Chenowethia
Eli[noe Spring
Donald Batemaan
Elinor Sprung
Lend-A-Hand Members Hold Demonstrations in Lesson Close
Lend A Hand members gave demonstrations near the lesson end with maple valentines. Gladys Boyd’s bee was chosen as the best and she received a box of candy as a prize. Lunch was served by the hostess away.
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Gladys Boyd
Music Professor To Give Recital In Yankton
Vermillion Feb 12 A two piano arrangement of Marjorie Eastwood Dudley s symphony in E flat major will be performed before the Women s Club of Yankton in Recital hall Yankton college The piece praised by Felix Borowski Chicago critic as the second ever composed by a woman will be part of an annual exchange between the Faculty Women s club and the Yankton club The recital also features Mrs Neil Boardman singing two Dudley compositions and a piece by Marjorie Wilson the University music student The pianist discusses the symphony s creation in an Yankton club address
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Vermillion
Marjorie Eastwood Dudley
University of South Dakota
Women’s Club of
Yankton
Yankton College
Miss Dudley
Felix Borowski
Chicago
Yankton Club
Chicago Civic Orchestra
University Faculty Research Club
Dudley
Marjorie Wilson
University Music
Neil Boardman
Constantia
Shelley
Greene
Twenty Years Ago in Huron Personal Notes
Twenty years ago in Huron Fred J. Baker was in California resting from business duties Mrs William Henry left for Chicago Mrs W G Goodrich hosted twelve ladies for bridge at Calif ornia street A A Chamberlain won the high prize George Hoff the second Ed B Dineen Coler Campbell returned from Aberdeen Elks state meeting planned there Mrs Ezra Snyder hosted tea at her home Huron Light and Power will raise voltage to install new street cars causing a shutdown February 12 no street lights Saturday or Sunday evenings
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Fred J. Baker
California
William Henry
Chicago
Henry
Seattle
W. G. Goodrich
A. A. Chamberlain
George Hoff
Ed B. Dineen
Coler Campbell
Aberdeen
Elks Lodge
Elks
Order
Ezra Snyder
The
Huron Light & Power Company
Huronite
Parents as Guests of 4 H Sewing Club Meeting
The Thirteen Strivers 4 H club met February 6 at Ada and Mary Meisenhelder home with Norma Rae Cranston presiding. Dora Skinner read minutes. focus was on sewing bag making. Lunch was served to club members and their parents.
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Strivers
Ada
Mary Meisenhelder
Norma Rae Cranston
Dora Skinner
Operetta Drill Begins at Alpena Grade School
Alpena pupils start work on operetta On a Mid-Summer Day directed by Miss Helen Gaver. The 32 member cast includes 32 boys and girls, with performances expected once parts are learned.
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Alpena Alpena
Alpena
Helen Gaver
State Lodge Head Visits Wolsey for Wedding Anniversary
Wolsey residents gather for a wedding anniversary marked by family at home as the head of the state lodge travels through town. Daughters Birs, B. L. Minium, Mrs Becell, and Mrs LW. Wrthasr attend a shared evening meal with relatives in attendance.
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Birs
B. L. Minium
Becell
LW. Wrthasr
Gladys Pyle Weighs Tax Legislation In Readjustment Talks
Gladys Pyle discusses ongoing tax debates highlighting readjustment efforts, new and existing levies, and proposed replacement taxes. She notes apparent outside caucusing shaping policy, with house support uncertain and income tax measures poised for a pivotal Senate battle amid heavy public pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Weir
Senate Committee
Uy Bear
Green
De Smet Law Firm Moves to New Offices
The law firm Warren & Keven relocates to a new brick office building on Second Street, Meant to house William H. Warren and Harry J. Eggen, with Hobson Lakeview history noted. Also included are notices of hearings and mortgage sale pending in Beadle County South Dakota, detailing estates, administrators, and properties in Hur on and Huron.
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de Smet Law Firm
DE Smet
Warren & Keven
Second Street
Wiliam H. Warren
Harry J. Eggen
Fed
Lake Pre
Emron F. Timberman
C. B H. Timberman
Beadle County
South Dakota
Huron College
Huron
Office of the Register of Deeds
Beadle
Court House
Southcotn
Huron College, Corporation
Mort
Huntley
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Lusk. Mitchell Newspapers, Inc
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Balitor
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State Lodge
Wolsey Wolsey
Gladys Pyle
Lpss
Wetate
Bes
Katie Nelson
George Nelson
Elmer Nelson
Jacob
Nelson
Gust A. Nygren
Kent & Moody
H. W. Markey
Dakota Ave
Bexdie County
W. Marker
T County Court
Altest
Anna Foley
Haren & Hager
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