Notable South Dakota historical events and births listed
The entry notes January 22 marks several South Dakota events including the birth of Jason E. Payne, former state senator and law professor born in Clay County, and Leonard M. Simons a Belle Fourche lawyer born in 1974. It also records the 1901 organization of the State Historical Society and the 1922 death of Col Thomas H. Brown, Civil War veteran and pioneer of Sioux Ballard, at an unspecified age.
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South Dakota
Jason E. Payne
State Law School
Clay County
Leonard M. Simons
Belle Fourche
State Historical Society
Thomas H. Brown
Vestrill
Sioux
Balla
Norbeck Debts and Banking Inquiry Calls
The Argus Leader urges a broad investigation into Senator Norbeck and former treasurer William O'Brien over state bank deposits and alleged favors. It notes questions about Norbeck's indebtedness, the banking department's handling of vast funds, and potential looseness in fees and reporting, urging transparency and accountability.
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Norbeck
Parkman
Minnehaha County
Banking Department
William O’brien
McMaster
Argus Leader
Fred R.smith
Banks
Smith
Argus-Leader
Huronite
Capitals and Cruisers in Washington Conference Review
A condensed survey discusses America’s readiness to build capital ships and notes rival powers lagging. It argues cruiser construction limits hinder consensus and suggests Japan’s capacity to mass produce cruisers might push nations toward talks. A separate note cites a Solomon anecdote to mock Prohibition, linking poisoned liquor to earlier era defences.
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America
Japan
Editorial critique of gasoline tax exemption policy
The Herald faces criticism for its editorial on the gasoline tax exemption, arguing the law is being evaded and should be repealed or reformed. It urges tightening administration to prevent false affidavits and ensure exemptions go only to farmers and legitimate farm use, noting and questioning the high annual exemption figures.
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Herald
South Dakota
Nebraska
Governor McMahon urges newsroom training for all citizens
Nebraska Governor McMahon proposes compulsory journalism-style training for the public, arguing that prewar Germany’s universal service model could curb certainties and pretenses. He suggests reporters’ worldliness and tolerance might improve civic life and reduce attacks on movements and leaders. Local columns riff on community clubs, efficiency in state offices, banking laws, and University of Nebraska salary talks, noting Condensed critiques and political campaigns across Sioux, Yankton, and central plains regions.
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Ceder Rapids
Iowa
McMahon
Nebraska
Germany
Travisties on Politics by Wailtee Travis
A political column notes bills in the South Dakota legislature including proposals to abolish the sheriff and to allow home beer brewing with conditions. The piece discusses liberty themes from the governor’s message and warns against repeating the previous session’s accumulation of 300 new laws while urging repeal of outdated statutes and passage of needed appropriations.
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Lyon
South Dakota
Mr. Balow
State law debate weighs repeal and new measures
Ex home audience notes that last session added many new laws while many aimed to repeal worn out statutes. The writer questions whether the legislature should mostly repeal or craft targeted changes, with aviation and radio as possible original topics. Lyon’s bill on selling state coal mines is discussed alongside Lyons own ideas and Larson of Aurora proposing a major tax. The Spearfish Mail weighs in on this debate.
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Lyon
North Dakota
Mr. Lyon
Ile
Tax Legislation Prompts Debate Among Allies
A fragmented report notes allies discussing proposed tax legislation. It mentions Aur as a focal point and hints at disagreements within the group over anticipated economic impacts and policy direction. The readable text preserves names and places but lacks full details.
Editorial Correction on Cigarette Fund for State Institutions
A letters to the editor from BL W Parliman defends and clarifies amendments to a bill shaping cigarette fund allocations for all state institutions. He argues funds are needed for repairs, land purchase, and new buildings, highlighting unemployment among laborers and the deteriorating conditions at institutions. He urges fair budgeting and asks for his letter to be published.
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Onerak
Waronite A9
Ant
W. Parliman
Fierre
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