Stock in Good Condition Despite Winter Strain
South Dakota officials report 1930 livestock conditions in western states generally good at year start. Cattle at 36 percent of normal, sheep near average but below. Mild late 1929 weather aided ranges, though dry fall and snow in Montana, North Dakota, Colorado and Wyoming increased feeding needs. Water shortages and short feed persist across western ranges as New Year begins.
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Brookings
Wevere
Joseph L. Orr
Federal Agricultural ‘Statistician
South’ Dakota
South Dakota
Montana
North Dakota
Colorado
Kansas
Wyoming
Continental Divide
Dakotas
West
Orr
Texas
Sheep Prices and Conditions Slump from Year Ago
Prices for lana sheep are considerably lower than a year ago. The condition of sheep and lambs is reported at 87 percent of normal, down from 8 percent last month, 91 percent a year ago, and the five year average of 92.2 percent.
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Lana
Butterfat production rises in South Dakota cow-testing groups
South Dakota cow-testing associations report December butterfat averages up to 22.2 pounds from 19.2. The Mitchell-Armour group led with 26.5 pounds per cow, while individual cows and several herds posted notable gains. Highest December cow produced 93.3 pounds fat. 651 cows produced 40+ pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
South Dakota
G. Heebink
Extension Dairy Apecaliat
South Dakota State College
Mitchell-Armour Association
Hamlin
Yankton
Day-Brow
Marshall
East Day
Minnehaha
Lake
Castlewood
Brookings-Moody
Black Hills
Grant
Alfred Larson
East Day Association
Mitchell-Armour
Olaf Begg
Ham~ Iin
Migschke, and Sons
Arnt Residsen
Centerville stock shipments rise in 1929 totals
Centerville reports 532 carloads of livestock shipped in 1929, up 66 cattle cars and more hogs than 1923. Expanding feeding operations in the region led to stockyard capacity growth to 41 carloads with two loading chutes, reflecting larger regional supply and yard infrastructure.
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Centerville
Reading More by Young People Says Librarian
Leora J. Lewie, longtime South Dakota Free Library director, argues that radios films and autos boost reading among youth. She notes demand for aviation, adventure and animal books rises, while rural schools face book shortages and libraries exhaust holdings.
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Fred BH. Zimmer
Associated Press
Pierre
Leora J. Léwie
South Dakota Free Library’ Commission
Lewis
Lewia
Mother Dies Week After Children Pass Away
LUDILOW Jan 24 After saying three of her five children pass away in one week Mrs J M Nees y who had been unconscious since is dead Spinal meningitis caused all the deaths leaving a mother and two sons feared that another member may have contracted the disease
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Ludilow
J.M. Neésy
Colton Civic Club Planned Meeting Aims at Organization
An announcing notice states Colton business men will convene at the Woodman to organize a new Civic Club. The meeting is set for Wednesday evening and will focus on perfecting the club structure and activities.
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Colton Business
NEW Civic Club Courence
Woodman All Hera
O Joy Corn Wafer Promise Relief From Corns
An advertisement touts O Joy Corn Wafer as a fast relief for corns and calluses. It claims no burning acids or bulky doughouts, sticks to the corn, and stops pain immediately. Sold by Pharamacy and druggists with six wafers for ten cents.
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Aaik Druggist
Phariton's Pharmacy
Huron
Colton Meeting Aims to Promote Local Farmers Interest
Merchants and farmers plan a gathering at Colton and vicinity to discuss local business matters. It is believed a number of farmers will attend along with many merchants from the area.
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Mercal Club
Colton
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Florsheim
Flannelette
Us Sen
Oldsmobile
Oldsmobile CO
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Second& Wisconsin
Pillsbury’s
Pillsbury
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