Legislature Faces Weight of Each Aye or No
A South Dakota editorial warns that lawmakers who defeated the income tax measure bear responsibility for its consequences. It argues farm lands and real estate unfairly shoulder costs, and urges elected officials to propose a tax reform plan aligning with the volunteer conference program's humane aims. The piece calls for accountability and continued public scrutiny of taxation decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Volunteer Tax Conference
South Dakota
GOAT OF POLITICS: Banking Debate and Stability
The article argues for investigating the relationship between the Fred Smith regime's banking department and the Smith bank at Platte and the O'Brien bank at Haven while keeping politics out of banking matters. It contends unwise public discussion causes bank failures and stresses protecting existing banks through prudent official conduct. It notes that banks weathered the year’s economic strain and remain in good condition under wise management, though only a small percentage face challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banking Department
Fred Smith
Smith Bank
Platte
O'Brien
Haven
Investigation on banking abuses and political influence
The speaker condemns dishonest practices and supports investigations into banking department corruption. He cites prior use of state funds to bolster weak banks for political gain and urges protections to prevent future partisan interference while stressing the public good requires scrutiny and responsible reform.
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Deen
Big Bill Thompson Seeks Chicago Mayoral Re Election
The Watertown Public Opinion attacks Chicago mayoral candidate Big Bill Thompson, arguing representative government shines in rural areas but fails in urban centers. It condemns his record as shameful and corrupt, predicts a hard re election bid, and notes observers fear he could win with support from crime elements.
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Thompson
Watertown
Chicago
United States
Lasue
South Dakota
Mhem
Radio profits and public control in 1930s America
The piece critiques National Broadcasting Company growth, noting 2 million dollars in 1930, 263 sponsors, and vast ad-driven content. It contrasts American commercial radio with Britain’s public monopoly funded by license fees, praising social control and diverse programming over profit-led homogeneity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Broadcasting Company
Presiden
Big Systems
William Orton
Smith College
British Broadcasting Company
England
Mr. Orton
Eugene O'Neill
Dean Morley
Francis Birrell
Baseball's Ball Changes Stir Pro and Fans Across Leagues
The American League adopts a thicker stitched ball with a new cover for grip and curve, while the National League uses a similar enhanced ball. Analysts predict fewer home runs and more dynamic play as fans seek faster action and recruits push for a quicker return to normalcy in the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW New York World
Howe
Ebieet
Huth
Getsig
Wiles
Your
Scouts Seek Lost Flags From Revolutionary War Era
Boy Scouts across the United States lead a treasure hunt to locate old battle standards tied to Burgoyne Cornwallis and Washington. Clues point to West Point Philadelphia Princeton Annapolis Philadelphia and other historic sites as researchers and scouts pursue these rare Betsy Ross era flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Burgoyne
Cornwallis
West Point
Yorktown
Washington
Scouting
National Scout Leader Magazine
Sherlock Helmes
Philadelphia
Congress
New York City
Fraunces’ Tavern
General Knox
Sam Hogden
Princeton
McCandless
Fisg
College
Cats
War Department
Caesar
Pervant
Caesar Rodney
Continental Congress
Annapolis
Trenton
New York
Dela
Middle West
West
Alexandria
Masonic Museum
Stockades
Betsy Ross
Congressional
Congressional Library
Smithsonian Museum
Annapolia
Valley Forge
Newburgh
Saratoga Battle Field
Ticonderoga
East
Capitola
Musewas
Club enrollment shows nationwide SD club growth
Club enrollments in South Dakota reach 7353 for 1931, an increase of 845 from the same date last year, credited to local leaders and extension agents promoting club organization. Most gains are re enrollments. opportunities remain for new members in canning garden sow?lter dairy poultry corn and potato projects. local leaders urged to report interested communities or individuals to extension agents.
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South Dakota
HM. Jones
4-H Loan Fund Grows With Student Contributions
The 4-H loan fund for agricultural college students gains momentum as Alice McBride Mary Olive Lewis Irene Hanson and Sunshine Sheep club of Devei county lead by contributing prizes cash and 21 member gifts. The revolving fund will loan money to students and be repaid after graduation.
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Jones
Agricultural College
Éady
Alice McBride
Beadle County
Mary Olive Lewis
Shropshire Sheep Association
Irene Hanson
Turner County
Sunshine Sheep Club
Devei County
Vernon Girls Study Posture at Willing Workers
The Vernon township Willing Workers club meeting led by Mrs. Rich featured a posture demonstration for third year girls and a footwear demo for second year girls at Doris Pierson’s home on February 14. Lauretta Dubois reports. Valentine games and lunch followed. The next meeting is set for March 14 at the club leader’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Rich
Willing Workers Club
Vernon Township
Doris Pierson
Lauretta Dubois
Valentine
Jay Salisbury Elected 4-H Club President
The Beadle Best 4-H club met at the home of Harry and Jay Salisbury near Wolsey to elect officers. Jay Salisbury was chosen president with Harry Salisbury as vice president and Vernon Gagolin as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Salisbury
Pig Club
Beadle
Harry and
Wolsey
Jay
Harry Salisbury
Vernon Gagolin
Milklegon
Mr. Salisbury
Anna Hann Speaks at Hi Reserve Meet
Senior Hi Girl Reserves held a meeting where Hawaiian student Anna Hann spoke on Hawaii’s schools languages foods and customs. She sang with ukulele, Evelyn Wayne led devotionals, Mary Small took roll, and Brownell Sedam reported on the service committee. Bliss discussed summer camp at Lake Okoboji Ja.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hann
Patty
Huson College
Evelyn Wayne
Mary Small
Brownell Sedam
Clara Jacobson Elected Wilson School Girl Reserves Officer
Clara Jacobson was named president of the Wilson school Girl Reserves club at a Monday meeting. Florence Moar was chosen vice president, Vivien Jones secretary, Dora Hill treasurer, Betty Sheeks pony leader, and Evelyn O'Dell reporter. Health charts were distributed for four weeks of pose tracking and recording follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Jacobson
New Wilson
Wilson School Girl Reserves Club
Clare Jacobsen
Florence Moar
Vivien Jones
Dora Hill
Betty Sheeks
Evelyn O'Dell
Gemen
Leader Of Strivers Inspects Club Bags A Valentines Party
Leader of Strivers visits Atholle Cranston for a Valentines party where roll call is taken and new health rules announced for the next meeting. Club bags are judged by the leader and members are scored by height and weight. Six weighings yearly track growth as Lilien states. Social games are played during the reception.
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Atholle Cranston
Lilien
Civil War Vet Wins Return of Land Deeded to Son
Lorenzo L. Welker an 86 year old Civil War veteran living in Wessington won a memorandum decision by Judge Alva E. Taylor restoring property deeded to his son J L Welker at Redfield. The elder Welker claimed the deed was given with a promise of a suitable home. the court found the son did not uphold that agreement and ordered recovery of the Welker home and adjoining lands. Churchill Benson of Huron represented the plaintiff. Sterling Clarke Grigsby of Redfield defended the son.
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Alva E. Taylor
Lorenzo L. Welker
Wessington
J. L. Welker
Redfield
Mr. Welker
RedGeld
Omer Nana
Welker
Pennington County
Soldiers
Twenty Years Ago In Huron Local News Snippets
Twenty years ago in Huron and nearby areas residents report social visits, employment notes, travel, and small community items. Miss Crawford visits Bee Heights, Fannie McCullough hosts, and local workers resume duties as illness passes. The college youth group plans a theatre night featuring David Garrick with several local actors listed.
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Cleveland
Carthage
Fierre
Woman's Committee of Investigation
Easure
Highmore Herald
Miss Crawford
Senator Crawford
Bee Heights
CO. F. Hughes
Erippe
A. M. Chenoweth
Hawarden
David Garrick
H. E. Andrews
James Adams
W. P. Lemmon
Ray Johnston
Chandos Royer
W. ©. Benthin
Stanley Mateer
Walter Whitcher
May Pyle
Emma Yourdon
Janet Pollard
Junior High Reserves entertain new girl guests
The Junior High School Girl Reserves club invited all promoted first semester girls to a Monday afternoon program. Arloween Gardner led the activity with plane solos by Mary Beach and Dorothe Oberbeck, a poem by Arloween Gardner, and a loyalty song to close the session as reported by Ora Osklend.
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Junior Hi
Ita
Fecomina
Arloween Gardner
Plane
Mary Beach
Evelyn Pugsley
Dorotne Oberbeck
Arloween
Sioner
Sendy Salar
Doris
Ora Osklend
Iverson Named Head Lutheran Pastoral Conference
Aberdeen Feb 18 Dr Iver Iverson head of the Religious Education department of ener college Sioux Falls was elected president of the district Lutheran Pastoral conference Rev A J Evanson Seer was lene clgs aie eee y Henry ie Baltic treasurer
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Iverson
Lutheran Conference
Aberdeen
Iver Iverson
Ener College
Sioux Falls
Strict Lutheran Pastoral Conference
A. J. Evanson
Lene
Clgs
Henry Ie Baltic
Gladys Pyle discusses a proposed reading house joint resolution
The reading house joint resolution number five argues that no warrant should be drawn on the state treasurer without a prior appropriation for a specific purpose and amount. It questions the practicality of requiring exact allocations for every item while urging closer legislative supervision of public expenditures and endowment funds.
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Reading House
House Committee On Assessment and Taxation
Herrick Leaves Mitchell Merchants Board Presidency
F J Herrick resigned as president of the Mitchell retail merchants association after a recent meeting. No successor was named. A letter from W D Fisher thanked members for cooperation on the Custer Battlefield highway project and good roads. A canvass by J C Elliot will gauge local sentiment on the oleomargarine tax.
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J. C. Elliot
Mrs Holdridge Heads to National Health Conference
Madison February 19 Mrs H H Holdridge president of the South Dakota Public Health association left for Washington DC to attend the Medical Service section of the Child Health conference meeting February 19 20 and 21. She attends by invitation of President Hoover under whose direction the White House Child Health conference was organized. The medical service session will discuss growth and development of children prenatal care and medical care for children with expected representation from every state.
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Holdridge
Madison
H. H. Holdridge
South Dakota Public Health Association
Washington, D. C
Hoover
White House
Bogue to Speak on Abuse of Power at USD
Allen Boge a Parker lawyer will address the Political Science league at the University of South Dakota on February 28 according to Moses Lindau Sioux City president of the league. Bogue will discuss The Abuse of Power.
Real Estate Transfers in Beadle County Titles
Real Estate transfers list several Huron properties with buyers M Felder to E O Snyder Lot 7 Block 2 2nd Ashland Park Union Bond & Mortgage Co to Edward A Pugsley Lots 15 16 Bik 3 St Ashland Park Addition Florence M Barlow et al to Elmer J Failing Und in NY 22 111 58 National Investment Co to Qrlo J Watson Wessington DD NE 14 NW 1-4 18-109-65.
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Paves Rreteeraners
Beadle County Abstract & Title Co
M. Felder
E. O. Snyder
Huron
2Nd
Ashland Park
C. S. Laughlin
Edward A. Puasler
Fisher’s
Union Bond & Mortgage Co
Edward A. Pugsley
St. Ashland Park
Florence M. Barlow
Elmer J. Failing
Arlington
S. D
Und
National Investment Co
Qrlo
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Hasel Christoffersen
South Dakote
Member
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Lusa-Mitchell Newspapers, Inc
Boy Scouts
Taylor
Lorenzo Welker
Gladys Pyle
Grove
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