This Date in South Dakota History Highlights
A compact chronology notes key events: 1832 liquor sale ban to Indians transforming fur trade. 1880 Beadle County formed. 1895 Sioux City Chief Martin jailed 10 draymen for licenses. 1901 Alfred B. Kittredge named US senator. 1918 Pierre ex-mayor L B Wadlington dies at 85. 1922 Madison physician Dr James M Duff dies at 78. 1923 Webster pioneer Tom Bones dies in Washington at 38.
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South Dakota
Beadle County
Martin
Sioux Palla
Siies
Alfred B. Kittredge
United States
James H. Kyle
Herried
L. B. Wadligh
Pierre
Sinking fund idea for paving debated in Woonsocket News
The Woonsocket News endorses creating a sinking fund to pave highways while opposing a current bond issue. It cites rising maintenance costs, heavier traffic, and gravel shortages, and urges careful finance as South Dakota discusses highway funding amid public debt concerns.
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the Tribune
Peace pledge wins enthusiastic reception in Durham speech
Premier MacDonald addressing 5000 women in Durham, England, reiterates Labor pledge to strive for world peace and an agreement with the United States. The speech sparks global enthusiasm, hailed as a bright sign for Europe since the war. Veteran Observer Frank H. Simonds calls MacDonald a true internationalist guiding hopes for peace and a forward step to prevent renewed grievances.
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MacDonald
Durham
England
Labor Party
United States
Associated Press
Durhman
Europe
Frank H. Simonds
Review of Reviews
Going Places and Seeing Things 4-H Club Activities
The Public Opinion praised the 4-H clubs for durable dairy calf exhibits at Watertown Dairy Day. Young members showed ownership pride and expert showmanship, signaling a strong future in practical dairying and farming. The narrative then follows a train journey through New Mexico, noting open landscapes, native trades, and reflections on modernization and cultural shifts along the way.
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Watertown
South Dakota 4-H clubs praised for youth development
The Huronite commends 4-H clubs for shaping constructive youth ideals and citizenship. It notes the positive impact on young folks and highlights bank statements appearing in newspapers as evidence of strong local banking conditions in South Dakota.
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South Dakota
Bette
South
Dakota
Pugsleys Safe After Minnesota Auto Crash Report
Press notes from Minneapolis report steady recovery for Dr C W Pugsley and Mrs Pugsley after a Minnesota accident. Official details state the truckman’s death was not caused by the Pugsleys’ vehicle and that no blame attaches to them. Authorities suggest the truckman may have been robbed and harmed elsewhere before being found under the truck.
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Yankton Press
Dakotan
C. W. Pugsley
South Dakota State College
Pugsley
Minnesota
South Dakota
Minneapolis
Shakopee
Minn
Pugsleys
Woonsocket Plans Fete For Three-Day Carnival
Woonsocket schedules three days of water sports boxing and baseball from July 18 to 20 for its annual winter carnival. Highlights include a water pageant from a central lake island, a dancing pageant with sea-themed acts, Alpena vs Weasington Springs baseball, and a Cowboys vs Collegians game in Sioux City. A band will accompany the pageant and midway concessions will be lakefront.
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Woonsocket
Lake Pryor
Alpena
Weasington Springs
Sioux City
Stockyards Cowboys
Wichita
Kan
Collegians
Legionnaires Give Park To Marshall
MARSHALL MINN July 9 A city park will be created through the Luther S Snapp post of the American Legion Plans call for purchasing twenty one acres to be developed as an athletic amusement and recreation park The city council and school board will fund improvements with Prof B Zelner of the University of Minnesota retained as consulting engineer to prepare plans
Ipswich plans include pool courts and river widening
Ipswich on July 9 reports a proposal to widen the river to allow skating and hockey in winter while a wading pool and tennis courts are included in contemplated improvements. Thieves stole 60 turkeys from the S. O. Samuelson home south of Ipswich, then released the birds farther from the house after taking them.
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Ipswich
S. O. Samuelson
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Post Office
Huron, SD
Associated “Press
Member Audit’ Buréau of Circulation
New Mexico
Kansas
Broadway
Zane -Grey
Butte
Coast Range
Death Valley
Legionnaires
Park
Marshall
Johns
Columx
Christine
Relio
Nina
Wross
Relic
True Story Magazine
Tci
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