What Was Wrong With the South Dakota Legislature
South Dakota observers debate the legislature's failures during the session. E H Everson notes a twice-passed feeble minded care law as evidence, while Walter S Travis criticizes inexperienced, radical new members on key house committees and an overburdened appropriations panel. He urges better voter awareness to elect capable state representatives.
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E. H. Everson
South Dakota Farmers’ Union
Pierre
Everson
Walter S. Travis
Rapid City Journal
Travis
South Dakota
House
Appropriations Committee
Senate Clings to Seniority Rule in Committee Power
The March World's Work notes the Senate comprises few under fifty, many over sixty-five, and a rising average age. Seniority governs committee chairmanships, rewarding longevity over fresh expertise. It argues for more younger senators while acknowledging a need for experienced leadership.
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Senate
United States
Congress
Grant
World Round Debate Follows Wilbur Voliva Trip
Wilbur Glean voliva the owner of Zion City Illinois returns from a global tour and argues the earth is flat. He claims if the world were a globe curvature would appear as 29 inches per mile and increasing with distance, challenging scientific data and prompting rebuttal.
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Wilbur Glean Voliva
Zion City
Voliva
Brother Voliva
Refuting Voliva: Proof Earth Is Round, Not Flat
The text argues against Voliva’s flat earth claim by highlighting that curvature grows with distance and that the world’s shape is inferred from measurable drop over 400 miles, where a ship or train would cross a curved surface rather than a flat plane, making Voliva’s reasoning untenable.
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Ture
Voliva
Sulphur and molasses and a redistricting debate
The piece recalls grandparents dosing children with sulphur and molasses to ward off anemia and notes Dr. Eddy praising the idea as iron rich. It then shifts to politics, reporting Governor Green signed a redistricting bill that creates unequal district populations, praises Pierre as the session winner, and notes Pierre secured conventions and a capitol annex costing over a quarter million dollars amid debates on economy.
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Grandma
Walter H. Eddy
Northwest stake in the oleomargarine bill
The Northwest faces a crucial choice as Congress considers a bill taxing yellow oleomargarine to reflect butter, a move to curb dairy industry losses. The Treasury tax aims to curb palm oil colored product that imitates butter, affecting Minnesota and neighboring states’ dairy sales by about $150,000 daily.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Congress
Senate
House
Senate Be
Northwest
McCollum
Johns Hopkins University
Wsvihwest
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Montana
Wisconsin
Tga
Mt Rushmore progress and earlier debates in the Black Hills
The article notes imminent work resuming at Mt Rushmore as the commission plans financing for this year. It recounts initial opposition to the project, praised Borglum’s vision and lectures, and recalls Uncle Sam funding half the cost while local doubt faded. Also contrasts public salary skepticism with a Los Angeles dairy education anecdote.
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Black Hills
Mt Rushmore
Cone of Ametice
National
Mt. Rushmore
South Dakota
South
Mr. Borglum
Sam Hes
Borglum
Girl Scouting Reaches Nineteen Years In Savannah
Birthday week marks 19th year of American Girl Scouts who began on March 12, 1912 when Juliette Low gathered 11 girls and a leader in Savannah. Daisy Gordon, first register, remains a Scout in Savannah. The piece traces early meetings, rough camp conditions at Camp Walleila, and the growth to a million members.
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Juliette Low
Louisa Porter
Cotter
Drayton and Charlpton Streets
Savannah
Daisy Gordon
Samuel Lawrence
Mana
Walleila
Fre
Fedora Boys Own Registered Pigs Meet in Miner County
Hagen Kelsey leads the Fedora Pig club as six 4 H boys host a March 5 meeting at Charles Tager’s home. The group combines work with entertainment, serves lunch, and emphasizes healthy sleep. They own six registered sows and one baby pork and welcome new members to join.
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Fedora Boys
Westher
Fedora Pig Club
Hagen Kelsey
Miner County Club
Charles Tager
Hagen
De Long Leads West Sully Livestock Judging Talk
The West Sully sow litter club held a special meeting for an illustrated livestock judging lecture. De Long district club agent presented pictures on horses cattle sheep and hogs with E B Garrett in charge at Okobola hall. Albert Flansberg noted an especially interesting image on showing club animals.
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de Long
West Sully
Hlh
Okobola
E. B. Garrett
Sys Albert Flansberg
Cave Beal Speaks At Beach East Side Pig Club Meeting
A talk on dressing hogs titled Hogs Dressing was given by RA Cave Beal a deputy agent at a Beacha East Side Pig Club gathering held at Mark Davis's home. Joe Greenan led the meeting with a roll call by John Brinkman. Five members attended and the next meeting will be at Joseph and John Brinkman's home with refreshments by Mrs. Davis.
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Cave
Cave Beal Euty
Beacha East Side
Mark Davis
Joe Greenan
John Brinkman
Joseph
Davis
Joe Davis
Valley League Letters to Members Amid Meeting Shuffle
Valley C L L members received a brief note from the president, with odd phrasing about a special session and a pledge to send cheer letters. Minutes show a roll call and motion by Mabel to send cheer letters to those involved.
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Valley League
U. CL
Speid
Gaya Evelyn May
Valley ¥. C. L
Beadle County
Mabel
League Members Repair Library Books At School
Valley school No. 1 in Beadle county reports efforts by C L members to improve the library and grounds. They cleaned damaged kecks, catalogued volumes, burned thistles, cleaned the barn, and prepared for winter. Teachers praised the work, and the group hosts parties and programs for parents, fostering community spirit with no fights reported.
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George Schwartz
Valley
C. L
Valley School No. 1
Beadle County
Music from Germany and Austria Leads 4-H Club Program
A NBC noon program features the 4-H Clubdom with the United States Marine Band playing favorites led by Evelyn Holder of West Virginia. The senior club grew from five to 35 members aged 18 to 25, focusing on leadership and community service. speakers include Frances Morse of Michigan and Dr. G. Smith of the USDA. The program emphasizes farm life benefits and practical application of expert methods for youth development.
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Germany
Austria
NBC
United States Marine Band
Stars and Stripes Forever
Frances Morse
Michigan
G. Smith
United States Department of Agriculture
Philosphy
Dr. Smith
Learn To Live In Farm Life Through 4 H Lessons
Dr. Smith explains that 4 H club lessons teach girls responsibility cooperation and creating comfortable homes through planning projects camps and programs. R A Turner of USDA presents numbers and outlines selections performed by the band including Ride of the Valkyries Traumere Minuet in G Hungarian Dance No. 5 Blue Danube Waltz Souvenir and Liebestraum.
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Lome
Dairy Problems Discussed By 4-H'ers In Meeting Observe
4 H dairy project session presided by Joe Brinkman Yale Butter Producers at Mike Davis home. Reports by club members. Next meeting set for April 9 at Henry Brinkman home. A taller skating party planned for March 12 at St William's hall. Visitors R A Cave county agent and Mr and Mrs Henry Brinkman. Lunch served by hostess per Joe Greenan club reporter.
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Joe Brinkman
Yale Butter Producers
Mike Davis
Henry Brinkman
St. Williams Hall
R. A. Cave
Joe Greenan
Lakota Scouts Meet and Plan Bake Sale
The Girl Scouts of troop 1 met at Mrs. John Bangerter's home on Thursday evening. A bake sale was planned and held Saturday afternoon March 7. The next regular meeting will be at Lois Keck's home where Tenderfoot testers will be admitted to membership and receive pins.
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Girl Scouts
John Bangerter
Lois Keck
Past Masters Night Set for Woonsocket Lodge
M. C. Nielsen reports Past Masters night will be held at the Masonic lodge in Woonsocket on Tuesday night. Joe Christiensen plans to take his third at this meeting.
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Woonsocket, Mar
M. C. Nielsen
Masonic Lodge
Woonsocket
Joe Christiensen
Twenty Years Ago Fire Damaged Property On Custer Streets
Twenty years ago a fire caused by an origin not learned burned a house on Custer streets around 10:15 PM. The loss was estimated at between 100 and 400 dollars. Delta Hose company No led a meeting electing officers for the ensuing year. Messages from Ed J. Miller noted relatives in Los Angeles and expected arrivals. Attendees at the meeting included Mrs. Re, A. M. Cheapwith, Mrs. Johns, Mrs. Lambard, Sherman, Be and Giard. Harcourt Poste arrived.
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Cory
Custer
Heveen Sit
Delta Hose Company
Borger
Ed J. Miller
Los Angeles
Cal
John H. Miller
Re. A. M. Cheapwith
Johns
Lambard
Sherman
Girl Scout Meeting Features Betty Jean Campbell
A Bird Study feature describes Betty Jean Campbell at a Girl Scout meeting held last week. The Second Tenderfoot Scout Mrs. Go is noted for bringing a program element as Marigrie Oie contributed singing and songs during the gathering.
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Betty Jean Campbell
Marigrie Oie
Odd Fellows lodge lot to be sold for filling station
Forbes secretary of lodge No 67 announces sale of Odd Fellows property in Woonsocket. The plan includes erecting a filling station on Main Street, with the plots offering a favorable site for the station.
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Woonsocket, Mar. I
Forbes
Lodge No
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