Grasshopper Plague Recalled From 1870s Iowa Times
Spencer Iowa residents recollect a grasshopper swarm era in the 1870s. Farmers halted work for weeks as millions of insects ravaged crops and even dogs and chickens stayed on lawns. Historians note sun obscuring swarms, eggs deposited across fields, and home made "hopper dosers" harming grain more than the insects during a June invasion from the Missouri River into Iowa counties.
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Spencer
J. W. Lemaster
Royal
Harry Chamberlain
Rodney A. Smith
Dickinson
Chamberlain
Smith
Missouri River
Iowa
Lake County Reports Good Crop Conditions
Lake County farmers report better than expected yields in several areas near Madison Indiana. Henry Olson notes oats may reach high bushels per acre and weigh about two pounds per bushel, eight pounds above normal. Lake county escaped severe drought and grasshopper damage compared with other regions.
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Lake County
Madison
Henry Olson
South Dakota
Cattle Feed Shortage Predicted in Stanley County
Stanley FT Pierre July 31 A drought impacted Tange grasses and hay reserves while grasshoppers reduced grain feed. County agent Archie Joy predicts a cattle feed shortage this winter as ranchers struggle to stockpile forage. The county agent's office assists farmers in locating feed sources.
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Stanley
Pierre
Stanley County
Archie Joy
Drouth
New Legion Home Started At Canova
Canova begins work on a new American Legion building this week after completing the foundation. The brick and tile 24 by 28 foot structure with full basement sits on Min Street on a former Thompson Lumber site and features a large front porch. Some blocks away North American Indians prepare for the Fort Hot Springs Summer Pow Wow August 10 to 12 as they discuss a Sioux suit against the federal government over the Black Hills seizure.
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Legion Home
Black Hills
South Dakota
Hoppers to Multiply If Drought Persists Iowa Officials Warn
Dr C J Drake state entomologist told 100 county agents and farmers at Mondanin Ix July 3 4 that Iowa faces about fortyfold increase in grasshoppers next year under current drought conditions unless state agencies cooperate to control the menace.
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Mondanin
Iowa
C. J. Drake
Chicks Hatch Near Wells Springs Under Heat
In Wellington Springs on July 31 a motherless brood of chicks was found hatching in an abandoned nest after a spell of temperatures over the hundred mark. Mrs Ray Freeman of southwest of here reported the discovery as drought and heatbitten weather threaten corn prospects and force farmers to seek fodder and rough feed.
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Wellington Springs
Ray Freeman
Here
Bulletins With Criminal Data In Pierre
Weekly bulletins listing crimes in South Dakota last week, wanted criminals, stolen property, and other actionable details prepared by the state sheriff’s office. Deputy State Sheriff Mel Barnes led the compilation and distribution to law enforcement statewide.
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Pierre
Puice
South Dakota
Mel Barnes
Education To Bring Higher Levels, Says
Vermillion reports Dr. Herman G. James, president of the University of South Dakota, argues that higher education must steadily lift societal intelligence. He cites insufficient public intellect as a root cause of national crises and says more graduates pursuing advanced study will reduce future business downturns.
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Vermillion
Herman G. James
University of South Dakota
James
Farmers abuse liability ruling under state compensation law
Pierre July 31 Farmers are exempt from the state compensation law for liability of employers yet many are taking advantage of its provisions. D R Perkins state industrial commissioner says farmers risk court judgments for thousands if an employee is injured or dies. He notes the maximum liability to an insurer under the law is 3000 for total disability or a death claim.
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Pierre
D. R. Perkins
Perkins
Settlement Reached After Twister Damage in Raymond
In Raymond this week Mr Bailey of Sioux Falls insurer settled with F Jenkins for damages from a recent twister that damaged buildings on the Jenkins farm north of town. Alf Johnson of Raymond is the local agent for the Sioux Falls company.
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Sioux Falls
Bailey
Raymond
F. Jenkins
Jenkins
Alf Johnson
Sioux Falls Insurance Company
Brown County Levy Blash Reported Update
Groton July 31 Special Brown County tax levies will be lower next year as County Commissioner Charles H Liets cites reduced property valuations by 10000000 and expenditure cuts. Bridge and highway levies are omitted for the ensuing year. Bonilla July 31 Special No church services for three Sundays due to pastor Fanny Mills vacation.
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Groton
Brown
Charles H. Liets
Bonilla
Fanny Mills
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