This Date in South Dakota History February 2, 1881
Beginning of a great snow blockade that hindered travel, lasting until May 1, 1922, and the death of former state senator H. F. Morgen at age 64.
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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1929
Page
4
Beginning of a great snow blockade that hindered travel, lasting until May 1, 1922, and the death of former state senator H. F. Morgen at age 64.
The article argues Huron now sees Pierre lost the capital fight as changes at the South Dakota legislature unfold. It notes how investigators probe various state departments, increasing tension between Pierre and Huron while Central City residents live calmly.
The Pierre Capital Journal notes a senate bill to tax homebrew ingredients, prompting editorials in several papers. Watertown Public Opinion editor Mr Elliott contributes a few paragraphs to explain the distribution of tax revenue and reassure readers of Aberdeen News that the proposed levy aims to curb excesses without overreaching.
Fragments imply bias in favor of a figure or group and suggest editors doubt. Details are sparse, with no clear names or dates. The text resembles an opinion piece noting favorable treatment by editorial colleagues.
South Dakotans are urged to find meaning beyond Sunday church attendance, embracing daily service to God and fellow man. The article cites church as a force for good, warns against starved spirituality, and notes a broader call to purposeful living amid a Florida coast voyage and Chicago milk shortages.
Walter Travis recalls the recent Rapid City gathering where legislators and citizens weighed outcomes of a four day west river conference. Speakers Sweeney of Ames and Hulbert of Danville outlined commercially viable uses for farm waste inputs, urging South Dakota to pursue paper production and other products from corn stalks cobs and hulls, with calls for a coordinated statewide resource survey and official information headquarters.
A six member Progress committee was named in South Dakota to oversee a resource survey and stimulate broad interest across groups. The aim is to avoid partisan influence in agriculture policy and ensure constructive public engagement rather than political gain.
A 20 years ago report highlights the Huron Madison basketball game with Madison players arriving, the Huron lineup led by Strong and Hollingsworth, and a 27 to 1? score in favor of Biron. The piece also mentions an election of student association officers including Mek as president and Seraby as secretary and treasurer, plus local social notices.
Rodney Dutcher portrays Buenos Aires as a melting pot with a strong European influence where Americans mix with British and Irish communities. He notes language barriers, American business methods blending with local culture, and the prominence of English in print and advertising alongside widespread Spanish use.
Aberdeen debates soft drink parlors versus pool halls as billiard operators protest loss of business from card tables in back rooms. The mayor and commissioners fear licensing all billiard parlors may invite abuses. locals defend historic practice and urge an amendment to bar card tables in drink shops.
A fragmentary discussion argues that the kitchen and domestic spaces of past households are vanishing as modern appliances and design replace older rooms like the front parlor. The piece notes evolving domestic economy and new metal accents altering home life and guest reception.
Fragmented draft notes describe a tax bill debate in the state legislature. Mentions alignment of Madison Springfeld Spear for coalition support and calls for at least two of these figures to back the measure. References welfare and teachers college funding and a procedural shift aimed at transferring powers.
An early January boiler break disrupts activities at Ashton schoolhouse. Officials expect repairs to extend into next week with sessions canceled or shifted. Community groups including Wootman and Corimani are mentioned among those affected.
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