South Dakota History Highlights From 1845 to 1927
A chronology notes events in South Dakota: 1845 Henry Behrens born in Ol denburg Germany. 1880 Brown County organized. 1904 Battle of Bonesteel with gangs driven out. 1910 Virgil T. Price postmaster at Rapid City dies. 1914 Otto Peemiller dies in Germany. 1922 Mrs Lucey R Van Ostrand dies Yankton at age 82. 1927 Herbert Hoover visits Black Hills while Secretary of Commerce.
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South Dakota
Henry Behrens
Spring Creel Valley
Oldenburg
Germany
Brown County
Bonesteel
Gamplers
Virgil T. Price
Rapid City
Otto Peemiller
Lucey R. van Ostrand
Yankton
Herbert Hoover
Commerce
President Coolidge
Black Hills
Women Drivers Prove Safer On Roads Say Statistics
Eliza beth Chisholm cites Connecticut Massachusetts and New York data showing far fewer accidents by women relative to numbers. She argues women are more careful and less reckless, noting a "latent mother instinct" that protects others and oneself on the road.
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Massachusetts
New York
Miss Chisholm
More Legumes and Stock Sought in Central South Dakota
A tour of Central South Dakota farms shows a perceived need for more legumes and livestock. Tenant farming limits diversification and returns, with about 50 percent of farms tenant operated. Dr. C L Wendt of Canton proposes a model owner tenant contract to enable mixed farming, w
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South Dakota
C. L. Wendt
Canton
Meddling as a Driver of Progress, Says Dr Kohl
Dr Samuel C Kohl, a prominent Jewish social worker, argues society is in an era of meddling that spurs progress. He notes that avoiding meddling would stall advancement, using a lightning example to illustrate the push for innovation.
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Samuel C. Kohl
Newspaper in every school idea gains support
Iroquois Chief notes optimism in Senator McMaster Lake Poinsett address while E C Giffen advocates placing a South Dakota daily in schools. The paper suggests publishers may agree and frames farm relief as a hopeful rainbow over the hill amid past opposition.
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E.'C. Giffen
News
Lake Poinsett
McMaster
Minnesota Steel plant back at capacity in Duluth
The Minneapolis Journal reports the Minnesota Steel company plant in Duluth has resumed full operations with 2,600 workers, signaling improved regional economy. The Duluth plant processes Minnesota ore into rails and other products, boosting regional mine activity and farm purchases, while reflecting national steel market health.
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Minneapolis Journal of Duluth
Minnesota Steel Company
Northwest
Duluth
Minnesota
Agua Caliente and Monte Carlo In One Mexican Resort
The piece portrays Agua Caliente Mexico as a glamorous resort with Monte Carlo style casinos yet infused with Mexican flavor. It contrasts lush patios, serenades, cigaret girls, and gambling halls, noting Havana and Mexico City vibes, plus the desert sun and carnival touches shaping the scene.
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Agua Caliente
Mexico
Monte Carlo
Monaco
Boosters
Havana
Mexico City
Guadalajara
South America
Agua’ Caliente
Tijuana
Morte Carlo
Golf Day in the Black Hills Tour
A group travels through the Black Hills near Rapid City and Lead with multiple golf stops. They hike Rushmore, play nine holes at several courses including Ft. Meade and Spearfish, endure hills and winds, and finish with a nine on a Spearfish course where Dan wins with a 89.
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Rushmore
Black Hills
Rapid City
Dan
Hot Springs
Ft. Meade
Sturgis
Lead
Spearfish
Clemetson families hold fifth annual reunion at Lake Madison
Howard July 20 Special The Clemetson families of Howard gathered at A. Helgerson park on Lake Madison for their fifth annual reunion. One hundred twenty one persons attended. A noon dinner was served from well filled baskets. Attendees included E Helgerson and family Dell Rapids Alfred N Helgerson and family Vienna Arthur Engel Aurora Nina Schaephor ster and children acy Minn Peter Steen and family by Minn A C Ride nour Steen Minn Chris Thompson and family Colton Minn family Vel en Mr and Mrs Clark Helgerson Miss Paloma Reiner Rock Rapids Ta Clifford Welson Colman Mr and Mrs wy Christian mily Hel na Mrs Oy S.Person and family Mrs Joby Holter and family C A Helgerson My 1d Seventers Van yng ware.
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Howard
A. Helgerson
Lake Madison
Clemetson
E Helgerson
Dell Rapids
Alfred N. Helgerson
Vienna
Arthur Engel
Aurora
Nina ‘Schaephorster
Acy
Minn
Peter Steen
A. .C. Ridenour
Steen
Thage.g
C. A. “Helgerson
Seventers
van Yng Ware
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Elizabeth Chisholm
Sioux Falls
Argus-Leader
Hansen
Seattle
la Jolla
Gen Cove
San Diego
Cline
Peese
George Yates
Hem Eater Deaetirtet Gaten Teatete Tetete
Prospect Park
Huron
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