Farmers urged to join cooperatives to curb wheat production
Alexander Legge argues farmers must unite in large marketing cooperatives to control supply and raise prices. He notes rising visible wheat stocks since 1928 and warns that production cuts are necessary for prosperity, with cooperation among diverse farm groups essential to success.
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Federal Farm Board
Alexander Legge
Mr. Legge
Legge
Jess
Weill
É . Ies
Indirect tax burden discussed in legislative session
An editorial argues the tax system should make all sizable incomes contribute directly to government costs. It notes rents and purchases include taxes, merchants pass costs to consumers, and many income earners pay little direct tax. It urges clearer direct contributions and discusses H I Lawrence’s rural credit department role and potential appointment by Governor Green.
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Pierre Capital-Journal
H. I. Lawrence
Rural Credit Department
Lawrence
Department
Ewert
Faulkton
Green
Mr. Lawrence
Road funding must prioritize major highways for South Dakota
A press comment from Pierre argues road policy should stop overemphasizing minor township roads and protect the main highways that serve rural and urban residents. It warns that maintaining major roads will strain budgets as motor travel grows, urging careful, long term planning and cautious use of diverted funds.
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Argus-Leader
Pierre
Ste
South Dakota
South Dakota Highway Commission
Lauders Praise of Burns Sings in Portobello Festival
Christian Science Monitor notes Sir Harry Lauder’s praise of Burns songs at a Portobello festival near Edinburgh. Lauder, a singer by craft, urges audiences to sing and argues that song keeps spirits bright amid haste, reflecting Burns’s legacy as a nation’s song.
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Burns
Jean
Laudes
Burne
Burns Alweye
Lauder
British Guiana Embraces 4-H Clubs Expansion
The Georgetown Chronicle reports Governor visits Port Mourant Rose Hall 4-H clubs and pledges support. Clerks note 4-H dues from boys six cents and girls twelve, with club produce taxes funding activities. A British Guiana planter praises the movement and hopes 4-H will spread globally, reducing national misunderstandings.
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Georgetons
Colony
Tale
Port Mourant Rose Hall
United States
Congress
Paris
British Guiana
First Aid Saves Girl Scout Hurt In Car Accident
A Dade County Girl Scout suffered severe injuries in a mobile accident but used basic first aid training to stop profuse bleeding with a handkerchief. Physicians said she would have bled to death without her quick action and calm presence of mind.
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Florida
Dade County
Abs
Bird Houses Built By Girls Scout Meeting Summary
Thirty Girl Scouts of Sacajawea troop 2 met on Wednesday February 18 with three lieutenants present. The meeting opened with America, a new opening exercise formation approved for future use. A spring bird house building contest was proposed and approved. Patrols Cardinals Ow Blue Bird and Oriole detailed progress on first and second class tests and Tenderfoot work. After adjournment, the group played a game named Croming the Delaware.
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Sacajawea
America
Carlson
C. E. Wright
Bris
Beryl Becker
Clara Mee Bonesteel
Oriole Patrol
Mery Kathryn Pitman
Priscilla Agne
Delaware
Outdoor Cooking as Part of Every Hike for Girl Scouts
The guide stresses packing essentials for a hike including extra clothing and ingredients for a meal. It endorses short, purposeful treks with a destination where girls can cook, play, and walk home. A cabbage gumbo recipe is given for northern scouts, detailing cabbage, steak, onion, ham, sausage, peppers, milk, and thickening sauce.
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Camyp Department
Girl Scouts
Dakota Belles Present Miss Fearless and Company Play
The Dakota Belles Docking club of Beadle county plans a March fundraiser to send members to 4-H Camp. Cast includes Mildred Lyman as Margaret Henley and Evelyn May, Barbara Livingston, Maxine Dammeier, Betty, Lois Jones, Marion Reynolds, Dorothy Schultz, and others with C. C. May directing.
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Dakota Bellies
Miss Fearless and Company
Dakota Belles Docking Club
Beadle County
Margaret Henley
Mildred Lyman
Katie
Clara Schwartz
Vern May
Minnehaha Girls Earn Cookery Badges In Scout News
Minnehaha troop Huron Girl Scouts learn biscuits and cake with Harriet Carlson and Josephine Charles presenting pies praised by petrol men. Little Sioux patrol drills signaling under Marjory Brown. Viola Hill assists new members with knots. Flag march opened meeting. allegiance and laws recited. Mrs Sibley reads letter about free trips for members. Bonnie Jex, secretary, notes activities and folk dancing.
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Minnehaha
Huron Girl Scouts
Harriet Carlson
Josephine Charles
Little Sioux
Marjory Brown
Viola Hill
Mra
W. M. Sibley
C. D. Dunbar
Accanting
Bonnie Jex
Dumber
Minnehahn Troop
Richland YWLC Debate Highlights Township Program
Richland township near Cavour hosted a Willing Workers Y L debate on the topic Washington Wee Greater than Lincoln. Evelyn Back, a secretary, reported the event last week. A farewell party honored the Beck and Gengler children as they leave the area this month. Mrs O Boyls teaches at the local school.
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Richland
Washington
Lincoln
Richland Township
Cavour
Evelyn Back
Beck
Gengler
O’boyls
Inter-Club Council Plans Spring Work
Inter-Club Council meeting Saturday at the W. cottage discussed a free trip context with Migs Hazel Christoffers, club editor of The Evening Harcoite. Burdick read a letter from Mrs. Mary Anspach Burch of Rochester listing several names from Sterling Til and Rochester.
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Migs Hazel Christoffers
Evening Harcoite
Gita Raserve
AN Burdick
Mary Anspach Burch
Rochester
N. Y
Seversl
Sterling, Til
Huron
Soame
Leltere
Obie Tailing
Beadle Baby Beefers Hold Regular Club Meeting
The Beadle Baby Beef club met at the Dilfond Edwards home and distributed new ecard books and man wale. Each member gave a report on personal cafe conditions while games were played and refreshments served. The next nesting will be held at John Greeneb's house on March 20.
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Beadle Baby Beefers
Beadle Baby Beef Club
Dilfond Edwards
Lem Greenan
Margacnie Moore
Neat
Howe
John Greeneb
Weassington Boosters Meet At Bagley Home
The Weassington Boosters held a February 1 meeting at Beulsh Bagley’s home to discuss the arwing project with few members present. A light refreshment hour followed. The next meeting is scheduled for February 18 at Doris Diekhoff’s home.
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Weassington Boosters
Bagley
Weesington Boosters
Horse of Beulsh Bagley
Tamch
Gladys Pyle Favors Tax Reform on Commercial Trucks
Gladys Pyle states that commercial trucks should bear full tax costs for highway use. She notes past failure due to legislative conflicts and trucker and railroad board disagreements, urging early action this session to make truck taxes fair. Citizens benefit from road upkeep and equitable public spending.
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House State Affairs Committee
Highway Committee
Senate
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Sioux City
South Dakota
Sioux Falls Plumber Awarded Compensation
Willmar C. Murray, a Sioux Falls plumber, was awarded 5370 compensation for injuries from a fall from scaffolding at the deaf and mute school. State industrial commissioner F. L. Perry ruled in Murray's favor, plus 60.10 for medical and surgical expenses. Murray said the fall caused back injury forcing six months off work. The piece also notes the first railway track length of 23 miles owned by Baltimore and Ohio.
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Sioux Falls
Willmar C. Murray
F. L. Perry
Murray
Open Forum on Vigilante Justice in Wessington Hills
To the Editor a reader recalls a 19th century Vigilante mob in Wessington Hills led by a minister named Small. They hanged, shot, and threatened a mail carrier and six men and one woman were brought to court. The speaker argues the accused were homesteaders, not horse thieves, and laments mob justice by locals.
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Huronice
Az. L. Tobin
Wessington Hills
Bea County
Small
Wessieguis Hills
United States
Yankton
Pierre
Ife
Tyes
Wessington Spr
Twenty Years Ago in Huron Local News Highlights
Twenty years ago in Huron, J Curry and wife plus daughter Victoria left Tuesday night for Nebraska to oversee three stores. Will C O’Brien and wife, previously at Yale, travel through Huron en route to Highmore after wintering in Boise Idaho. Mr and Mrs John H Sutphen return from an eastern trip lasting about a year, visiting New York City Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia and more. Mrs Robert Baum returns to Huron after a few days with her son and his wife Ed and Claire Baum of Cavour. Chester Kerr expected home from Stanton Military Academy in Houston Virginia. Miss Josephine Breen travels to Minneapolis for her sister’s wedding and will be away several months. Miss Minnie Wurfel heads to Cavour to visit sister Anna. Mark W Matthieson of Tampico Mexico visits with his brother RR Matthieson. Matthieson to continue from Yankton to Mexico after short stay.
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J. Curry
Victoria
Nebraska
Afr
Curry
Will C. O'Brien
Yale
Huron
Highmore
Boise
Ida
John H. Sutphen
New York City
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
Robert Baum
Ed Baum
Cavour
Anna
Mark W. Matthieson
Tampico
Mex
RR. Mathieson
Matthieson
Yankton
Mexico
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Totey
The
Chronicle
T. T. Collins
Collins
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