This Day in South Dakota History Highlights Key Dates
A compact recap lists notable past events in South Dakota, including births, massacres, fort establishment, grasshopper plagues, and obituaries. Names include Rev A D Chase born in Unity New Hampshire in 1831, the Weisman family massacre near Yankton, Fort Sully founded in 1866, and Elizabeth Spink dying in 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakopa
A. D. Chase
Farmers’ Alliance
Unity
New ‘Hampshire
Weisman
Yankton
Elizabeth Sarah (Godley) Spink
L. Spink
Sioux City Tribune Pushes for Central States Label
The Sioux City Tribune argues Illinois Iowa Minnesota Nebraska Missouri South Dakota form the central states not the middle or west. It urges newspapers to adopt middle states terminology until public usage shifts. The paper notes climate and crops align these states with Iowa and Minnesota more than with North Dakota or Montana.
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The
Sioux City Tribune
Ilinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Missouri
South Dakota
North Dakota
the Tribune
West
California
United States
Middle West
Middle East
Sioux City
Sioux City Territory
Illinois
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Middle States
Meat advertising plan faces meat industry split in Omaha meeting
Stockmen from eight western states meet in South Omaha on August 9 to craft a campaign to boost meat consumption. Proposals include a $6,000,000 levy on producers for three years or about $1 per year from producers and packers to fund a national advertising drive. A compromise plan is likely, aiming to reveal the truth about meat to the public and lift consumption benefiting Central South Dakota hog and cattle producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Omaha
Eyee Leele
South Omaha
Watertown Church Seeks Higher Aircraft Altitude
A Watertown church has petitioned authorities to enforce higher flight levels over the city during services. The move follows increasing air traffic concerns and prompts discussion of new aviation regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Watertown
Congress Prestige Dented by Lobby Influence
A former U S president Coolidge argues in American magazine that congressional prestige has fallen due to lobbying organized minorities. He warns party loyalty could restore esteem and curb government costs, while noting Senate doubts and presidential veto power shape public trust. Redfield Journal-Observer notes George Starling’s election as secretary treasurer of the Central States Bankers conference.
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Congress
United States
Coolidge
American Magazine
Washington
House
United States Senate
Legislative Branch
George Starling
South
Dakota Bankers Association
Territory
Central’ States Bankers
Redfield
Journal-Observer
Hollywood voices reshape the silent era outlook
The article discusses how post silent films transformed fan mail and talent needs from physical appearance to voice and delivery. It notes studios hiring grammars of voice and movement, with veterans like Buddy Rogers facing new jazz demands and schools teaching voice, music, and dance to many aspiring actors.
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America
Buddy Rogers
Paramount
Buddy
Leonard
Improvi
Rapid City to Sylvan Lake trip via Needles drive
A travel diary describes leaving Rapid City after a ten day stay, planning stops at Game Lodge, Needles drive, Sylvan Lake, and Hot Springs. The route includes Hermosa, Grace Coolidge Creek, and a visit to the South Dakota State Game Lodge. The writers note delight in scenery and a cautious mood about the Needles drive.
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Rapid “City
Worl
Sylvan Lake
Needles Drive
Hot Springs
Ana
Wind Cave
Chiat
Angel
Rapid City
Hermosa
Grace
Coolidge Creer
United States
South Dakota
Radio Schedule Fragment From 1930s Station List
Radio schedule fragment lists programs and times across stations WEAF WEAP KDKA WLW WSM WLS and others. It mentions comedies orchestras talks and musical variety with references to the Quaker Girl and Master Musicians among the listed items.
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Jely
Associated Press
Clear Channel
Associated
Deail
WEAF
Town Wanderers
Cavaliers
Rami
WEAP
KSD
WOW
al-— Swsalswdaf
Ollack
Dane Algo
KSWJ
New York
KDKA
WSM
WSB
WMC
Mildred “Hunt
KDA
Wren
WLW
WCIL
Lanin’s
KWEK
WELW
WGOFL
Bill Ones
Ernie “Hare
KYW
Wren Ikprc Woai
KWK
WIZ O
KWE
WIOD
WKY
WBS
WOR
Newark
Ikmox
Koil Wcco
Wfbm -Wadc
WADC
WGIAQ
Wowo -Kmox
KMBC
Marty
WOWO
KMOX
KOIL
Wcco
WKRG
Radio Schedule Fragments Show Night Programs and Performances
A fractured OCR list outlines a dense radio station schedule with many times and call letters. It includes varied content such as orchestras, dance, songs by quartets, Amos and Andy, crime sketches, and late night programs across stations like Detroit-750, 130-WOR, KFAR, KMOX, and WOR.
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Detroit
Soldiers
Amos
Andy OE
WOWO
Wayne
Doe West
KFAR
Howard Melaney
Ozark
Stoge
Amos-Andy
Inter state fruit rate reduction recommended for South Dakota
Receipt of a report recommending to the Inter State Commerce Commission reduced rates on fruits melons and vegetables to South Dakota was announced. The action aims to lower freight costs and promote farm shipments from the region to markets.
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Pierre
Inter- State Commerce Commission
South
Dakota
Rail rate case eyed after board recommendation
The South Dakota Board of Judicial something finds interstate rail rates unreasonably prejudicial and urges publication of reduced rates. The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear the case within two to three months, with board orders to be announced after proceedings.
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South
Dakota
Board of Jattacls
Louistaaia
Interstate’ Commerce
Commission
Taberylar Commerce
Busi
Oo Voc
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Associated’ Press
Algo
Member
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Perio
Cutie
S. D
M.C. Sorenson, M.D
Piysician
SOS
Root Music Store
Youll Hardy
Bien
Gulbransen
CPE
Costain’s
Tima
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