Coolidge Denies Involvement In Mount Rushmore Inscription
Reports from Black Hills say former president Calvin Coolidge denied being consulted on the 500 word history to be carved on Mount Rushmore. Sculptor Borglum and memorial officials cited long discussions and a plan to place two paragraphs about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution to be ready by May 1 and gilded by July 4 for unveiling with Washington's head.
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Black Hills
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Mount Rushmore
Los Angeles
Memorial Association
Gutzon Borglum
Mr. Coolidge
Mr.Borglum
Jackson
Miss
Happy days: pursuit of happiness keeps life alive
A reflective piece argues happiness comes from ongoing striving not fixed ends. It warns against retiring early from work, urging continual pursuit of new objectives to preserve fulfillment and health.
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Stevenson
Maeterlinck
Happines
The Day of Rest Sunday as a weekly renewal
The piece argues for one day of rest each week, preferably Sunday, to halt life's rot and refresh the mind and body. It cautions against inactivity, urging uncommon, healthful activities while setting aside routine tasks, and condemns the real Sabbath breaker as persistent restlessness.
Rest on the Sabbath to Improve Efficiency and Balance
The piece argues that Sunday rest benefits workers and families. It cites efficiency studies showing eight-hour days equal ten-hour days for output and warns against Sunday work. It likens a lord chancellor’s retreat to family time and notes seven days of work won’t advance finances or contracts.
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England
The Value of Publicity in Government Affairs
A historic note on publicizing tax assessments in Chicago. Secrecy bred corruption and inequality, sparking citizen anger after a 2 state order to publish assessments. Although short term pain followed, open records should foster fairer governance and reduce graft.
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Chicago
Gladys Pyle Admired In Applesauce Column
In a Webster Journal Applesauce column, Bill Wells reprints a vivid, flirtatious portrait of Secretary of State Gladys Pyle. The piece extols her charm, voice, and appearance, framing her as an alluring, influential figure in Republican politics and speculating on future offices she might hold.
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Gladys Pyle
Pierre Capital Journal
Bill Wells
Applesauce
Cormitment
Webster Journal
Mr. Wells
Resene
Congress
Journey's End in War Drama Sparks Debate at West Point
A New York Tribune piece analyzes the West Point cadet performance of Journey's End and the broader debate on realistic war literature. It discusses reactions in England Germany and France, questions whether such works illuminate or sensationalize battle, and notes that veterans may view the play as exaggeration while military officers consider its psychological lessons. The article also references Arbor Day and tree-planting efforts as a separate editorial note.
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New York
Heslu-Tribune
The
Ena
Corps of Cadets
West Points
Ttalians
Germany
Ar Filois
Orman Angeli
South “Dakota
Ethel Vallen Wins Prize for Essay on True Young Citizen
Eighth grader Ethel Vallen of Baruth School Woonsocket won the first prize in a February C L contest for her essay The True Young Citizen. Her piece outlines the duties of a citizen including honesty, kindness to animals, loyalty to America, and respectful conduct at home school and in public.
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C. L
Woonsocket
Ethel Vallen
Baruth
Ethel
America
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Frankfort 4-H Jolly Juniors Club Clothes Lesson
The Frankfort Jolly Juniors 4-H met at Fone and Rose Marie Christensen’s home on February 15 for a clothing care lesson. The group, normally afternoon, held an evening session to include all members and discussed state fair attire, sewing patterns, and club songs. Jane Christensen presided. Arlene Leihig read minutes. Two dishes and one drink were the serving limit. lunch concluded the meeting. Ten members, 12 visiting children, and seven parents attended. two members were ill and one recently moved to Watertown. Next meeting at Gladys Barness’s Hitchcock home on March 6.
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Frankfort
Jolly
Jane Christensen
Arlene Leihig
Watertown
Gladys Barness
Hitchcock
Alpena 4-H Candy Sale Planned For Feb 22
The Sunshine 4-H club of Alpena met at Esther Schmidt's home on Feb 15. First year girls stitched gowns while second year members began a sewing project. The group plans a candy sale Feb 22 to raise funds for camp trips and activities. Members attended and a veal was served by Fay Beatrice MecClary and Agnes Brandenburg.
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Alpena
Esther Schmidt
Fay
Beatrice MecClary
Agnes Brandenburg
Dearborn Club Plans Meet on March 17
The Dearborn Sunshine Baby Beef club met at Pleasant Hill schoolhouse February 17 with county agent R A Cave discussing beef cuts. All members attended per club reporter Thomas Morrissey. The next meeting is scheduled for March 17 at the Pleasant Hill school.
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Dearborn
Pleasant Hill
R. A. Cave
Thomas Morrissey
Bern
Pleasant Hill School
Woonsocket Girl Writes Unusual Poem For Mother
Barbara Morrison an eight year old from Woonsocket South Dakota writes a poem titled Mothers Valentine published in the February issue of the Young Citizens league official publication The poem expresses appreciation for a mother's kindness and wisdom through simple images of seeing with the heart.
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Woonsocket
Barbara Morrison
South Dakota
The
Young Citizen
Young Citizen's League
4-H Club Members to Attend Mitchell Carnival
4 H club members from Davis County and surrounding areas plan to attend the annual Custer Battlefield Highway association fair and carnival in Mitchell on Saturday February 22. More than 100 4 H clubs from multiple counties are expected. Trophies will be awarded to the club with the farthest travel and the largest representation. Initiations have welcomed new members from Aurora Brule Charles Mix Douglas Hanson Hutchinson Jerauld and Sanborn counties.
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Smrhorn
Jerauld County
Mitchell
Davison
Chui
Aurora
Brie
Charles Mix
Douglas
Hanson
Hutchinson
Jer
Auld
Sanborn
Localites Plan Trips and Real Estate Moves
Mrs Carrin Meyers left Sunday evening for Chicago and a purchasing trip in the east. Mrs Gertrude Ralph has returned from Minneapolis after a week visit. Mr and Mrs BE Abel depart tonight for Minneapolis to attend days and the automobile show. Fred Holton will leave tonight for Minneapolis for the automobile show. Geo Longstatt has bought John Connors Lawn Ridge home and will move in late this week. C Cy Issenhuth left Sunday for Minneapolis on a combined business and pleasure trip while away at the automobile show.
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Carrin Meyers
Chicago
Gertrude . Ralph
Minneapolis
BE. L. Abel
Fred Holton
Geo. Longstatt
John Connors
Lawn Ridge
C. Cy Issenhuth
State Y C L Plan Receives Notice
South Dakota's plan of character education and citizenship training through the Young Citizens League draws nationwide attention. Eileen Erickson notes many requests for information from state departments and schools, with chapters forming in neighboring states and material mailed to New Paltz. States requesting materials include North Dakota to Montana, plus Hawaii.
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South Dakota
Young Citizens League
Eileen Erickson
Young Citizen
State Department
State Normal School
New Paltz
New York
League
North Dakota
Iowa
South Carolina
Minnesota
Kentucky
Nebraska
Utah
Kansas
Arizona
Wisconsin
Virginia
Ohio
Colorado
Arkansas
Georgia
Florida
Illinois
Texas
Michigan
Idaho
Washington
Wyoming
Montana
Hawaii
Bees 4-H club holds dress judging lesson at meeting
The Bee Hive 4-H club met on Saturday February 15 at Lyla Gutzler's home for a dress judging lesson led by Mrs. Op perman. Norma Kalahar and Lillian Larson judged dresses with guidance, followed by a business session and a tea. Visitors Ruth Hoffman Rachel Johnston Shirley Kalahar Grace Johnson and Jean Houseman attended. Twelve dresses were cut out at the December meeting held at Maxie and Ruth Housman.
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Mes
Bee Hive
Lyla Gutzler
Opperman
Norma Kalahar
Lillian Larson
Achunch
Ruth Hoffman
Rachel Johnson
Shirley Kalahar
Grace Johnson
Jean Houseman
Maxie
Ruth Housman
Mrs. Johnston
Burney Family Moves to Sioux Falls After New Job
Mr and Mrs Don Burney left for Sioux Falls on Monday to settle in their new home. Their household goods were shipped last Saturday as Burney accepts a position in the office of a new packing plant in Sioux Falls. Mrs George Brown and daughter and Mrs A W Brown also departed Monday morning.
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Don Burney
Sioux Falls
Burney
George Brown
A. W. Brown
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