Railroads urged to slow changes amid highway competition
Mobridge tribune urges state to tread carefully as trucks and buses cut rail revenue. It argues railroads built the region, opened towns, and boosted farms, while warning against excessive license fees that could curb essential trucking services used by Model Steam Laundry and Wallet Cleaners in Huron. The piece calls for balance and caution in any licensing, noting railroads’ public scrutiny and need for fair tax treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobridge Tribune
Legisature
the Tribune
Mobridge
Milwaukee Railroad
Wallet Cleaners
Huron
Frontier farming and the rise of single crops in American agriculture
The article traces how American farming moved westward in search of virgin soil, starting with maize and evolving through cotton and wheat. It notes repeated one crop dominance, lack of rotation, soil exhaustion, and the shift by plantation owners and later developers as frontiers advanced and crops changed emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Developare
Diversified Farming Touts South Dakota Progress
The piece argues for mixed farming over single crops, citing Iowa and Illinois history of rotating crops and rebuilding soil fertility. It praises South Dakota farmers embracing diversification, building profits and soil health, and notes Redfield’s upcoming street paving project as spring approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
America
South Dakota
Radio and Weather Freak Coincidence in U S
A Sioux City Journal essay links unusually mild winters and low snowfall with intense American radio expansion. It notes worldwide climate contrasts and asks whether radio activity may influence or simply coincide with the freakish weather, acknowledging lack of clear explanations.
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Sioux City Journal
United States
Middle West
Iowa
Lewox City
Florida
Europe
A Job For An Engineer
A Minneapolis Tribune opinion argues traffic control signals should be designed by trained traffic engineers rather than police, citing the American Engineering council on signs and markings. It contends current placements often hinder flow and safety, and urges communities to seek engineering advice to plan efficient, safe signal systems.
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Minneapolis Tribune
American Engineering Council
Wndine
Missionaries and Trade Ties Distract Afro Asian Trust
In a debate on foreign missions, critics argue missionaries are linked to commercial interests through Western trade networks. They say churchmen may be forerunners of economic influence, while Africans and Asians demand independence of missionary and political agendas and insist on aid free from general exploitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Pointer
Fointer
Portugues
Africa
Africang
Elmer Sanderson’s Chicago trip roots in 4-H club work
Elmer Sanderson of Aurora Brookings County SD won second prize in a state contest for a trip to Chicago tied to the International Livestock Exposition. He joined other South Dakota delegates November 3 4 at the Field Museum and International Livestock Exposition events. The trip, funded by Staite Fair and Rock Island railroad, highlighted 4-H club judging at Armour Morrisons Lincoln Park zoo and a Sherman hotel banquet with speech by Thomas E Wilson.
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Congres
Chicago
Elmer Sanderson
Aurora
Brookings County
Rock Island
South Dakota
Brookings
Orchestra Ball
Field Museum
Forendon
Wilsom Packing Company
Thomas E. Wilson
Packing Company
Armour Company
Armour Packing Company
Evi
Merrie
Yunoh
Morrisson Hotel
Chicago Producers Association
Lincoln Park
Pera
Florida
California
Sherman Hotel
H Cheb Boys
Wisconsin
Surmany
Club
We Reck Felerd
Erates
Maxine Shaw Proud of 4-H Year in Lebanon Sewing Club
Twelve-year-old Maxine Shaw of Lebanon says this is her best year in 4-H sewing and club work. With twelve members led by Mrs Amanda Norris she has made a laundry bag and other items while her club plans a quilt sale to fund two members to summer camp. She has not missed a meeting and canned nearly 100 quarts last year, demonstrating a pressure cooker and helping with canning demonstrations in Gettysburg.
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Maxine Shaw
Lebanon
Amanda Norris
Gettyeburg
Huron Troop 2 Plans Initiation Ceremony
Bill Frost completed Tenderfoot tests and was admitted to Huron Troop 2 by unanimous vote at a Wednesday meeting. Fourteen members hiked to a grove east of town, with some boys passing cooking and fire building tests. Burton Ellis, Bill Frost, and George Georgiades are slated for initiation next Wednesday February 35, as the troop edges up in the achievement contest and prepares for a Court of Honor.
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Court of Honor
Ethel Kitterman to Lead Garden Project at Doland Club
Teota and Ruth Osborn hosted the Polly Prim club meeting in Doland on February 14. Pajamas were shown as part of the project, with plans for summer flower gardens led by Ethel Kitterman. Members practiced an entertainment for the Women’s club, played games, and enjoyed lunch. next meeting will focus on kimono making under Helen Robertson’s report.
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Ethel Kitterman
Teota
Ruth Osborn
Polly Prim
Doland
Ethel Hitterman
Wucman
Helen Robertson
Dearborn Sunshine Clubbers Meet at Salisbury Home
Dearborn Sunshine Baby Beef club gathered Monday evening February 16 at Jay and Harry Salisbury home. E. 3.1 Simantel distributed rec lard books, then a social hour and lunch. Next meeting set for March 1 at the Hoskin home per Eugene Morrisey club reporter. Wessington special: born to Mr and Mrs Stott Allen of Wessington a son weight 4 pounds on February 18. Later notes cover 4-H activities, electrical farm visit, and trip to Chicago with railroad hosts.
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Dearborn
Sunshine
Sunshine Baby Beef Club
Jay
Harry Salisbury
Simantel
Reclard
Hoskin
Eugene Morrisey
Wessington
Yetley’s Answer Linked to Cheified Ad Page
Twenty years ago in Huron a transfer moved a surveyor to Helens Montana. Mr Roberts left the local office for Helena. The family plans to relocate in spring. Large tea party and social events are noted along with marriages and births. Bud Kemp heads to Montana for new location. L H Jones begins two week business trip.
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Surveyor General
Helens
Mont
Roberts
Surveyor General's
Helena
Biss
Frank L. Holbrook
Hotel Royal
J. W. Campbell
Dakota
Emily M ‘Bishop
New York City
A. B. Fairbank
Louis Anderson
Watertown
Alma Dahlgren
G. W. Rosenberry
Anderson
Van
Bison Theater
Stuelpnagel
H. Monheimer
Chicago
J. Abraham
Ralph B. Matthieson
Bud Kemp
Montana Points
L. H. Jones
Black Hills
Here
Wessington Youth Breaks Arm In Fall
Floyd Marshall eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs Peart Marshall of Wessington broke his left arm near the wrist in a fall from a building on the Marshall farm. Bones were broken and x rays were taken to judge the damage. Ether was given and Dr McKie with Dr Buchanan from Puron treated the arm. The lad is doing as well as can be expected.
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Wessington
Floyd Marshall
Peart Marshall
Marshall Farm
McKie
Buchanan
Puron
Mortgage Closure Sale Notice in Beadle County
Mortgage closure notice filed in Beadle County for Allen M Miller and Lorena P Miller. The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company as assignee seeks public auction of the Worth Hall NEY and SWNEY of Sec 32 T112 R63, Beadle SD, to recover $3,354.90 plus $25 legal fees. Sale set for March 1, 1931 at courthouse front door in Huron SD.
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Allen M. Miller
Lorena P. Miller
Beadle
South Dakota
J. G. Wadsworth & Company
Sioux Falls
Worth Hall
Ws Ney
SW Ney
Beadle County
Register of Deeds
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
Newark
New Jersey
Beadle Coat
Hieron
South
Pabeate
Mutual Ponent
Life Insurance of
Foreclosure Notice and Sewer/Water Connection Orders in Huron
Beadle County notices warn of mortgage foreclosure on LP 22 Sewer with a March 16 1931 sale at the courthouse in Huron to satisfy a debt of 37147.34. Separate city notices order Dakota Avenue North sewer and water connections by May 1 1931 and May 1 1932, with assessments charged to affected lots in several blocks and additions.
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Beadle County
South Dakota
Huron
Headle County
Modern Brotherhood of America
C. R. Huntley
Board of City Commissioners
South
Renogta
Bee
Dakota Avenue
Chicago, Northwestern Railway Company
Bigsth Street
City of Huron
cBice
Athletia Parc
Athletia Park
Ashland EL
Ashlandrae
Ash Ap Island Park
Ashland Park
Weirs
2Nd Street
Board of City Comissioners
City of
Eighth Street
Dakota
Sai
Mishoard
Mam Se
Dak
Athletic Park
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Audi Bereas
Chesintien
Lusk-Mitchele Newspapers, Inc
Redfield
Masel Christofereen
LaSalle ‘Hotel
Yetley
Caldwell & Burna
Assignee
Jundiey
Eaeiff
Ethe
Aete
FOTAL
M. F. Walt
Fadine
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