Stock Theft Crisis Spurs State Law Action
E G Wilkins of Milesville leads western stock growers in urging new legislation after a surge in stock rustling. He calls for a unified enforcement system and stronger sheriff’s duties to curb motor truck transport of stolen cattle, with support from regional associations and bankers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Wilkins
Milesville
West River Stock Growers Protective Association
Stanley
Sherif
Hae
Westen South Dakota Hock Growers Association
Wil Benson
Pennsylvania
Snd
New York
Coopers
Improvement Body At Onida Convenes OMIDA
The Crop improvement committee of Sully county met in the office of Counminking to plan for the coming Beet and to set lines for work. They discussed publicity on varieties of wheat oats barley and flax best suited to Sully county with emphasis on yield and the use of pure clean seed. The need for neat weighing of materials was noted. Fifteen members form the committee but only a few could attend due to short notice. Attending were C. M Lamhein Milford township Harry Teets Pearl township, Robert Goddard Clifton fionship, County Agent Borgeard, and Billings of Minneapolis.
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Onida
Omida
Sully
Counminking
C. M Lamhein
Milford Township
Harry Teets
Pearl Township
Robert Goddard
Clifton Fionship
Borgeard and
Billings
Minneapolis
Simpson Addresses Large Highmore Gathering
The Highmore auditorium drew a big crowd of farm and city residents for a speech by John A. Simpson president of the national FECU. Mayor H. C. Harris gave the welcome, followed by introductions of J. W. Batchelor and Mr. Richardson. Simpson’s remarks were well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Highmore
John A. Simpson
National Fecu
Anddress
Welccame
H. C. Harris
Richardson
Gisirict
J. W. Batchelor
Misice Hill
Mr. Simpson
Big Bend Farmer Leases Cedar Island for Wood Crop
P T Burson, a noted Big Bend farmer, has leased Cedar Island in a Missouri river tributary to the Bend District. He plans a large crop of black wood and queer por, aiming to supply fuel and denning material for months. His operation employs a substantial force and equipment, though Burson resides 38 miles from town.
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Big Bend
Highmore Couple Announce Wedding
Highmore, Jan 14. Special report announces the forthcoming wedding of Yath Hechensable Jr. and Miss Velma Prlende. The couple plans a ceremony in the hometown with family and friends expected to attend.
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Highmore
Stighmore
Gx- Yath Hechensable, Jr
Velma
Name Quinn Man Head
Farmers Union Board meeting held in OUX CITY on January 4 with Moctin Ei- filing remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn Man
Farmers Union Board
OUX Citt
Moctin Ei
Central West Transfers Work to Headquarters
Central West consolidates operations at its headquarters in Woonsocket as several offices move to reduce expenses. Mr End Mre HB Lindekugel transfers to Omaha in a promotion. Etta Jane Egan of Sioux City becomes head of the home service department. The local office clerk position vacated by Minnie Noltenameier is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central West
Woonsocket
Woonpocket
End
HB. Lindekugel
Omaha
Lindekugel
Etta Jane Egan
Sioux City
Home Service Department
Mim Harel Lindekugel
Rlerk
Minnie Noltenameier
Conde Youths Freed On Suspended Sentences
In Sioux Falls on January 10 Judge A Lee Wyman suspended four year terms for 13 year old Conde youths Harry Hoffman and William Robert Harding after guilty pleas in federal court for transferring a stolen car. The boys were placed with federal probation officer Dr George Pettigrew with promise of good behaviour. violations would send them to Chillicothe Reformatory.
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Conde
Sioux Falls
A. Lee Wyman
Harry ‘Hoffman
William Robert Harding
Freedom
Orlando
Fla
Wyman
George A. Pettigrew
Woderstood
United States
Chillicothe
Miller to Hold Meeting on City Band Formation
Miller plans a public meeting to discuss forming a municipal band led by W. Baughman if organized. Organizers foresee a substantial annual levy for maintenance and a large pool of capable musicians, aiming to place Miller on the musical map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Miller
Mller
W. Baughman
Miller
Cata
Four Corners Bridge Edges Toward Completion in Mobridge
Mobridge engineer W S Hannan reports rapid progress on the Four Corners Bridge spanning the area. The longest in South Dakota will be about 1505 feet long with ten men, currently four piers and two abutments remain, and a large Milwaukee roundhouse crew has joined as riveters and buckers. The present crew is 16 men and will grow to 24 or 26 when steel work begins.
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Four Corners
Mobridge
Pro- Haskon
Ziebach
Pennington
W. S. Hannan
South Dakota
Milwaukee Roundhouse
Hannan
Rowen Elected Chairman of Hand County Board
Rowen was elected chairman of the Hand county board of commissioners at their first meeting of the year this week. Howen, a veteran member, succeeds George A. McKay, marking his second appointment as chairman.
Farmer's Mutual Insurance holds annual meeting at Lake County
MADISON Jan 16 An large attendance marked the annual meeting of the Farmer's Mutual Insurance company at Lake county. Officers named for the coming year include Olaf Overoki president Thomas Westail vicepresident C N Fader and W H Boyd treasurer. A financial statement of the company was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Insurance Group
Madison
Farmer's Mutual Insurance Company
Lake County
Olaf Over~ Oki
Thomas Westail
Cies
C. N. Fader
W. H. Boyd
Appeal For Mobridge Family Faces Hardship
Mobridge reports appeals for a father mother and seven children living near Eagle Butte without proper food. The family, described as destitute, struggles after losing resources and shelter in harsh conditions. Local agencies urge aid to stabilize the family's basic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobridge Famil
Mobridge
Demily
Sitte Eagle
Meat Market Opens in Onida at Gardner Site
A new meat market opens at Onida near Gardner replacing the Chevrolet agency. The project occupies the corner location and welcomes customers to the expanded market space.
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Onida
Gardner
Chevrolet
Forestburg P T A meeting highlights student safety and animal lessons
The Forestburg January P T A meeting opened with community singing and a program by men. O L A Levey spoke on Motor Safety for Children stressing street safety and supervision. G B Wikier discussed Value of Animal Companions with dog training. S S July urged parents to monitor children’s car use and avoid wasteful leisure. G G Frunty spoke on Child's Leisure and constructive activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestburg
Parent-Teacher Association
Misa Shirley Talley
Howe
LA. Levey
Levey
G. B. Wikier
G. G. Frunty
Hasan
Will Grade And Resurface C B H Roads In 1931
W D Fisher secretary manager at the roads headquarters here announced plans to grade and resurface five sections of the C B H by the end of 1931. He said the all surfaced highway would attract tourists from Glacier and Yellowstone parks and boost westbound traffic to the Black Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Fisher
Fisher
Glacier
Yellowstone Parks
Black Hills
Priest Bravely Rescues Sacrament From Fire
A Chicago report notes a priest crawled through flames to save a sacred sacrament valued at 150000 dollars including altar and ornate carvings. The incident highlights devotion and a dramatic act of faith amid destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jen
Lake Preston Splits School Band by musician ability
Lake Preston will divide the school band into two sections after the current semester. A test will determine eligibility for the first band, which will begin practice for the state music contest. Those not qualifying will receive special work to earn a place in the first band.
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Lake Preston
Haakon County Installs Three New Officers
Philip reports three new county officers elected to fill key roles. Alice Dawson becomes deputy in the treasurer’s office, while A Louise Larson is named deputy in the register of deeds.
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Haakon County
Philip
Alice Dawson
A. Louise Lar‘sor
Register of Deeds
Free Classified Ads for Unemployed in Yankton
The Yankton Press and Dakotan launches a relief service offering free "situation wanted" ads to unemployed men who cannot pay. Advertisers must have dependents, with the first ad from a former service member supporting four children. The paper also publishes letters from the needy requesting provisions or clothing, then forwards them to local relief groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
Yankton Press
Dakotan
Prem
Liquor Crazed Man Bans Shots in Newell Streets
Newell on January 10 was upset when Tom Wallace wandered the streets with moonshine on his person and fired several random shots from a revolver. The accused faced a hearing before Judge Sheriff I R Jones in Newell. the case is scheduled for Thursday.
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Newell
Tom Wallace
Ttmn
Wallace
I. R Jones
Sioux Falls Doctor Dies in Water Tank Incident
Sioux Falls physician Dr. Thompson, 47, was found dead early Friday in a flooded area blamed on a boiler or water tank incident. Authorities say the water boiled over and extinguished a flame, leading to his death in the wetlands near Bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux
Me Falls
Jen
Thompson
Sioux Falls
Lobbyists Begin Registration in South Dakota Session
Pierre report lists three early lobbyists: O Knight of Sioux Falls for the South Dakota Chiropractors Association, George A Starring of Huron as secretary of the South Dakota Bankers Association, and HL Tomlinson of Sioux Falls who appears to advocate taxation interests.
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Starring
Pierre
Jen
South . Dakota
O. Knight
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
George A. Starring
Huron
South Dakota Bankers Association
HL. Tomlinson
Redfield Names Ed Morgan Police Chief
Redfield appoints Ed Morgan as police chief after J D Finnerty resigns to become Spink County sheriff. Morgan, a 17 year veteran, will move from night duty to lead the force while Albert Kimlicka succeeds him in the old post. Council members express confidence despite Morgan’s past night schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Redfield
Reinfeld
Ed Morgan
J. D. Finnerty
One Room Schools Called Better by Gurower
Prof M M Gurower defends one room rural schools in Rural Light citing efficiency and preference for rural demonstration schools. He argues school size does not determine effectiveness and his children would enroll in rural demonstrations.
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Aberdeen
M. M. Gurower
Hig
Guhin
Chamberlain District Reveals Resumed Plowman’s Work
Alfred Steckelberg, 11, son of Mr and Mrs William Steckelberg, living on a farm north of Chamberlain, found a cowhide stuffed in a jar while visiting Peece jars believed to have resumed operations after many years, indicating a revival of local activity.
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Chamberlain
Alfred Steckelberg
William Steckelberg
Missing cattle hide and brand marks traced to butchered cow
The article describes how branding was erased from a cow hide making ownership unreadable. Farmers are urged to inspect hides to link ownership and recover the animal. The carcass was killed and meat taken while the hide was concealed near Bad Hand.
Odd Fellows Install Officers in Wessington Springs
Wessington Springs Odd Fellows installed officers at their meeting this week with P. F. Kieffer as C P. F. Kleppin named manager H A Newcomer adviser X E Hurger clerk M O Peterson banker Hare ad Klcppin escort John Abraham watchman Dale Kleppin sentry and more listed in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wessington Springs
Odd Fellows
P. F. Kieffer
H. A. Newcomer
X. E. Hureger
M. O. Peterson
Haread Klcppin
John Abraham
Dale Kleppin
P. F. Kleppin
Mwanager
Letcher to Host First Sanborn County Corn Show
Farmers and business leaders in Letcher organize the Sanborn county corn show for January 30 and 31 with the aim of making the area the seed corn center of the state. A premium list is set, and organizers expect strong turnout and a successful inaugural event, with annual shows if warranted.
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Letcher
Sanborn County
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Rowen
Hand Commission
J. M. Stringer
Perth
R. Huntley
Eicheosk Gtets Bank
Clock Ca
Gevegs BisGhaues
Amtimen
Navy
R. A. Stratton
Naan
RE. N. Jones Chevrolet
International Hervester
Oviatt & Son
Haven
Olields
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