Early Western newspapers spark optimism in frontier towns
Vermillion reports on a lecture tracing U S western press origins. Professor Trotzig notes reporters backed growth with ambitious visions and independent strides, citing Dakota Democrat Yankton and Vermillion Republican after Dakota Territory’s late start, first papers in Bismarck in 1873.
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Vermillion
Western States
University of South Dakota
Kusd
Trotzig
Wisconsin
Alanson Holly
Newport
Wis
Mirror
Wisconsin River
Gazette
Tribune
Journal
Post
Hannibal Hornet
Bliss Breeze
Mustang Mail
South Dakota
Dakota Democrat
Sioux Falls
Samuel Albright
Ress
Dakotan
Yankton
Vermillion Republican
North Dakota
Terentaries
Bismarck
State Speech Meet Begins March 21 at USD
The state high school debating league will hold its state tournament in debate and extemporaneous speaking at the University of South Dakota from March 21 to 23. Twelve district winners will attend. eleven will enter extemp. The topic is That the several states should enact legislation providing for compulsory unemployment insurance. Judges include Upton S. Palmer Karl E. Mundt and Hugo A. Carlson. Awards go to finalists and top extemp placers. Davis Joving cup to the winning school for one year. Officers include C E B Lyon president and B Dunbar vice president with Edward F Yoss secretary treasurer.
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Vermilligss
Mer
University of South Dakota
C. ¥. Lyon
Upton S. Palmer
Department of Speech
South Dakota State College
Karl E. Mundt
Eastern State Normal School
Hugo A. Carlson
Augustana College
C. EB. Lyon
B. Dunbar
Huron High School
Supt
Edward
F.’ Yoss
Clark High School
Sioux Falls Debaters Prep For Pi Kappa Delta Meet
Sioux Falls college debaters set to clash with Huron and Dakota Wesleyan in Sioux Falls and Mitchell as they argue the Pi Kappa Delta question on centralized control of industry. The nine person squad aims for the national tournament in Tulsa later this month.
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Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls College
South Dakota
Huron College
Dakota Wesieyen
Huron
Mitchell
Tulsa
Tiffin
Ohio
Aberdeen Chamber Budget Set for 1932 Activities
The Aberdeen chamber of commerce adopted a budget of 11,000 for 1932, enough to fund projected activities. Arrangements to raise the money begin April 1. The new budget is 32,000 less than 1901 and 4008 teen less than 190,
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Aberdeen Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Minneapolis Man Named Manager of Redfield Credit Bureau
Harding of Minneapolis arrives to take over as full time manager in Redfield. The bureau expands and moves its office from the Lew Building to the old American National Bank for better convenience.
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Minneapolis
Redfield
Harding
Redfield Credit Bureau
Aye
Lew Uilding
American National Bank
Pennington County Receives First Wheat Relief
Rapid City received two carloads of wheat for livestock feed relief under J. L. Robbins and A. C. Hunt. Wheat totaling 168000 pounds is being distributed with rapid shipments planned to eastern county areas. Mrs. H. F. Fellows notes some wheat will be milled locally and more aid may follow.
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Rapid Clily
Pennington County
Rapid City
J. L. Robbins
A. C. Hunt
Rapid River Milling Company
H. F. Fellows
County Red Cross
Poisoned Oats Prepared for Rodent Control
Twenty thousand pounds of poisoned oats for field rodent control were prepared during February at the district headquarters of the federal bureau of biological survey. Louis Knowles, district reader, reported that federal hunters took 64 coyotes in the Dakota Nebraska district during February.
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Mitchell
Big Spring
Federal Bureau of Biological Survey
Louis Knowles
Dakota-Nebraska
Funeral services held for John Barrete Miller 54
March 14 funeral services were conducted here for John Barrete Miller 54 who died suddenly Wednesday after working as usual Tuesday. He operated a dray business in the community.
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Miller
John 8
Barrete
Lawrence County Stock Loss Remains Light
Lawrence County farm agent J B Hill reports total livestock losses to date under 75 head including 16 cattle 50 sheep and six horses. Stock largely in fair condition despite weakened horses and spring work hindered. Two cars of livestock feed arrived at Spearfish for Red Cross distribution.
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Lawrence County
J. B. Hill
Red Cross
Deadwood Caravan Heads to Denver for Highway 85 Promotion
A caravan of Deadwood businessmen will depart March 2 for Denver, Colorado, and Cheyenne, Wyoming, to drum up support for U.S. highway 85. The Deadwood chamber of commerce meeting opposed rerouting the route.
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Deadwood
Denver
Cola
Cheyenne
Wyo
Chamber of Commerce
U. S. 85
Range prospects brighten for South Dakota grass
Good prospects for the upcoming grass crop on western South Dakota ranges are reported by bankers and ranchers in Belle Fourche. Current moisture is sufficient to start growth, though more is needed to assure substantial growth. Last year moisture was inadequate to start grass on the ranges even at fair levels.
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South Dakota
Beadle Second in Club Enrollment Growth
Brookings March 14 1947 Beadle ranks second in South Dakota 339 members as enrollment reaches 5666 on March 1 statewide. H M Jones state club leader notes girls favor clothing projects while boys choose corn and handicraft. Brown county tops with 383 members and Lincoln 286, with gardening popular for all. County agents handle memberships and provide manuals and records for clubs of five or more.
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Brookings
South Dakota
H. M. Jones
Ieader
Brown County
Beadle
Lincoln
Jones
Aberdeen To Use Rochester Plan For Unemployment Relief
Aberdeen American Legion members canvass the city to implement the Rochester plan of relief. Each block will employ one man for household tasks like cleaning and gardening, named after Rochester, New York. Unemployed residents will register with the Legion employment agency as part of the campaign.
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Aberdeen
Aberdeen American Legion Post
Rochester
N.Y
The
Legion Employment Agency
Rural Leadership Course Featured at Northern State
Aberdeen report states Northern State Teachers college will offer a summer session feature, the school of rural leadership. Courses target county superintendents and rural leaders, including rural and consolidated school administration, rural teaching supervision, rural life problems, and rural economics. The sessions culminate in a week of rural problem conferences, directed by experienced rural education specialists. The second summer offering begins June 6.
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Aberdeen
Mar
Northern State Teachers College
School of Rural Leadership
Sorerer
South Dakota Primary Law Clarifications for May Election
Voters registered before May do not need reregistration if residence and party stayed the same. US citizens 21+ who have lived in the state 1 year county 90 days precinct 30 days may register with county auditors or by signing cards. Registration by April 16. Absentee ballots require prior registration and official ballot applications filed 20 days before election.
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Pierre
South Dakota
United States
Aiticss
Ap. m
How German Treatment Stops Constipation Remedy Adlerika
Acting on both upper and lower bowels Adlerika stops constipation. It brings out the poisons causing gas bloating and bad sleep. Longstaff Drug Co.
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Longstaff Drug Co
Election Notice From Precinct Hi Amid Turbulent Balloting
Fragmentary OCR indicates a local election notice with references to precinct, ballot, and voting process. Readable words suggest delivery of election materials and counting steps, but many details are unclear due to corrupted text.
Meade Sheriff Race Draws Attention in Sturgis
Scattered readable names hint at a crowded May campaign for Meade County sheriff. Several listed candidates include Bellewine and others such as Dick Sminer, A. W. Henry Satre, Peterson, Emerson, Jenks, Beu, King, Beffle, Weedle and Do.
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Sherif
Meade Sturgis
Bellewine
Tiby Dick Sminer
A. W
Henry Satre
Ialy Peterson
Id. Aviniener
Publicang
Joky Emerson
George Jenks
Peter Beu
King
George Beffle
Guy Weedle
Hal Do
Chesterfield’s Popularity Promoted With Two Word Slogan
An advertising copy urges readers to change clothes and smoke Chesterfield cigarettes for a big evening. It stresses purity as a password in mixed company and encourages taking extra packs. The closing line claims Chesterfield’s popularity is proven by satisfaction in two words: They Satisfy.
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Dakota Finance Corporation
Thone
D. Ee
Chesterfield
Thuredays
Bowwell
Rath Etting
Alex Gray
Shilkret
Columbis Network
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