This Date in South Dakota History 1845 to 1883
Entries list notable events and persons from Bon Homme county birth to 1883. It notes P Cooley born in Bon Homme, 1866 James Hogan lynched at Vermillion on general principles, 1876 Rapid City laid out, and 1883 Grand Army of Republic Department of Dakota organized at Yankton.
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P. Cooley
Regisistor
Bon Homme County
James Hogan
Vermillion
Rapid City
Grand Army of Republic
Department of Dakota
Yankton
Senator McGinity Urges Study of South Dakota Industry
State Senator L J McGinity advocates a comprehensive survey of South Dakota’s industrial potential via the State college. He argues a dense home market would solve farmer troubles, support decentralization, and attract more plants to towns, underscoring small industries and local power sources as growth engines.
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South Dasota
L J. McGinity
State College
McGinnity
Lebanon Sclon
South Dakota
Ohio
McGinity
United States
Newton
Iowa
Wyoming Petroleum
Midwestern
Northern Power and Light Company
North
McGinnty
United Action
Disarming the Mind by Fridtjof Nansen
Norwegian explorer and humanitarian Dr Fridtjof Nansen told an New York audience that peace must come from disarming the human mind. He argued that treaties and diplomacy matter little without a shift in public thought toward peace rather than war. The speaker emphasized this generation faces a major task to persuade people to value peace over military glory.
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Fridtjof Nansen
New York
Nations must join hands for peaceful world progress
The excerpt argues that nations must pursue peace collectively, noting that one country cannot ensure prosperity alone. It urges influential figures like Dr. Nansen to influence minds toward disarmament and slower defense reductions until others act, to prevent reckless hurried plans.
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Bay Ong
Dr. Nansen
Federal judgeship in SD eyed Gardner from Huron as top pick
The article argues for A K Gardner of Huron as best suited for South Dakota's new federal judgeship, praising his legal skill, temperament, and vast practice. It notes SD building permit values placing Huron high in state rankings and questions the fate of the rumored "combination" excitement.
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South Dakota
A. K. Gardner
Huron
Northwest
Tourism surge crowns Black Hills as major summer draw
A 1929 banner tourist year appears underway for the Black Hills as pilgrimages by groups like Shenandoah Iowa Kiwanis and Chicago sponsors bring 400 to 4000 visitors by rail. President Coolidge’s 1927 Game Lodge visit boosted publicity, and the region’s spenders, hotels, fuel and goods flow show tourism as a leading state asset with 1928-29 revenue expectations.
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Argis
Black Hills
Shenandoah
Lowa
Kiwanis Club
Europe
United States
Chicago
Seic
Acton
Coolidge
South Dakota
Santh Dalote
Rushmore Memorial funding sparks national interest in Black Hills
The Sioux City Tribune reports federal sponsorship of the Rushmore Memorial with a 230 009 appropriation and expects equal private support. Senator Norbeck backs federal help amid debates over national obligation. Borglum aims to carve Washington, Lincoln, and Roosevelt on Mount Rushmore, deeming it the era’s greatest project. World travelers may see the site as a major man made landmark alongside ancient wonders.
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Sioux City Tribune
Black Hills
National Treaury
South Dakota
Norbeck
Gulzon Borgium
Mount Rushmuidge
Borglum
Stone
Mount Rushmore Memorial
Washington
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Impr
Travisties on Politics by Walter Tratio in Morning House Work
In the dawn of a new session South Dakota lawmakers face a grind of committee work and calendar plotting. The piece notes the push to pace through bills, the foreshadowed end rush, and a colorful anecdote of a non-member mover asking to place February 30 on the calendar, illustrating chaotic final days.
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House
South Dakota
Senate
Marc
Speaker
Thase
Whitaker and others travel after Monday in Huron
Twenty years ago in Huron residents and visitors moved about after Monday. Whitaker visited Cavour while Dr C B Hager arrived from the north. W A Carlson of Norbeck Nicholson traveled to Iroquois. Helen Lloyd of the college spent Sunday at home in Wesington and returned Monday. John F Cook and wife went to Rochester Minnesota for Mrs. Scot to receive treatment. McFulgett planned a stay in Fort Fort where he would visit briefly before returning. John Anslinger and wife left Monday for Cedar Rapids to visit for a couple weeks. Reverend L Noteateia returned from Wolsey after preaching at the Presbyterian church Sunday. Miss Bessle McCray, who clerked at Fleming dry goods store for two years, has re-
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Ble
John Anslinger
Gedar Rapids
Nv. L
Noteateia
DDB
Wolsey
Presbyterian
Fleming Dry Goods
Local officials appoints judge for new district and club work praised
Gov eraux Veasey designate J H Bottom as judge for the tenth district while Mrs J Campbell returns from Minneapolis. E T Gorsuch will manage a tenant change on his farm. The author extols 4-H Club work for youth farming skills leadership and homemaking, urging continued funding despite opposition.
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Plesre Special
Goveraux, Veasey
J. HE. Bottom Esq
Faultory
Tenth District
J. McD. Campbell
Minneapolis
Open Forum recalls South Dakota blizzards of the 1870s
A reader recounts memories of three severe South Dakota blizzards between 1872 and 1875, noting long duration, huge drifts, stock losses, and even croquet played by residents amid snow. The letter reflects on the 1888 storm and compares its severity, while mentioning ongoing concerns about funding for extension work.
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South Dakota
Minneapolis
Sisston
Wabperon
Indian Service
Charley Crawford
Sissertons
Plea for Louis N. Crill Remembered Across South Dakota
South Dakota weekly papers pay tribute to Louis N. Crill state secretary of agriculture. Editorials from Mitchell Gazette White Lake Standard Hill City News and many others call him a foremost booster and visionary leader whose death leaves an irreplaceable loss to the state.
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Palaa Ae Pierre
South Thakota
Louis N. Grill
Mitchell Gazette
White Lake Standard
Hill City News
South Dakota
Histo Wolsey Herald
Bulow
Hitchcock News-Leader
Belle Fourche Bee
de Bute
Alpena. Journal
Garretson News
Wootsecker
Tripp Ledger
Lewis Cri
Antevliun
Lovie
Doland
Jig
Sungine
Maontrase
Bates
St. Pierre
DeSmet Independent
Belby
Louis N. Crili
Wagner Post
Will
Louie
Crili
Nakota
Vaie Farmer
Dakotens
Crill
White River News
Democratic Party
Redaxa Press
Greater South Dekois
Mare de Corpte
South Dekota
Brookings Register
Java
Hot Springs
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Open Forum
Voltaire
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Melletie
State Fair Grounds
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John Deere Binder
John Deere Gang
Huey Bunder
McCormick
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Walter Voigt
National Bank of Huron
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