Robbery profits and civic clean up in 1920s notes
Warden Lawes reports average robbery net of 30.75 dollars with sentences averaging 13 years, while escaped figures could raise profits. The piece also cites government reports on practical aids for independent merchants and a spring community clean-up push in Huron led by civic groups. It notes Harold Hoover era politics and Newton's appointment as third secretary to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. Lawes
Sing Sing
United States
Northwest
Federal Building
Minneapolis
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Huron
Chamber
Hoover
Walter H. ‘Newton
Minnesota
Forum Letter Pleas Highway 37 Repair Accountability
A reader from Beadle County laments the deteriorated condition of Highway 37 between Beadle and surrounding counties. The letter criticizes the highway department, questions tax fairness for renters, and argues renters still bear tax burdens via rent, interest, upkeep, and eventual principal payments while noting renters can move to avoid tax increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Mitchell
Beadle County
Beadie County
National Advertising Representatives Listing
National Advertising Representatives Prudden King Prudden Inc lists offices in Chicago New York San Francisco Los Angeles Seattle. The Associated Press exclusive rights and local news are credited and circulation audited. Contact telephone 4151 for department or person needed.
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National Advertising Representatives
Prudden, King & Prudden, Inc
North Michigan Ave
Chicago
Madison Ave
New York
Montgomery St
San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles
Leary
Seattle
Associated Press
Partners in business tied to Freed Jones and local officials
The item notes movements of AK Gardner, H. P. Packard of Redfield, Dr. Rinesdorf, and J. J. Sankey among others. It mentions John Greene of the C N W visiting Wisconsin, Ives and Folmie traveling to Aberdeen for animal inspection, Priest and the Lion and the Mouse in Huron, and Frank Bramwell heading to Wayland to manage business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freed & Jones
AK Gardner, Esq
Rapid City
H. P. Packard
Redfield
State Board of Charities
Corrections
Huron
Rinesdorf
Mexico
Chicago
Priest
Daum
Frank Bramwell
Wayland
South Baketa History March 26 1847 Obscure Local Notes
Edmund Cook pioneer merchant active in Masonry born in Germany at Wilmot. William Jayne first Territorial Governor died Springfield Illinois. J F Kelley former legislator Day County died Aberdeen aged 61. John Klave Clementson Dakota cavalry former treasurer Elk Point Dakota Territory tied aged 0 years.
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South Baketa
Edmund Cook
Wilmot
Germany
William Jayne
Springfield
J. F. Kelley
Aberdeen
John Klave Clementson Elan
Dakota Cavalry
Dakota
Territory
Elk Point
Who Controls Stock Market Insight in 1920s Debate
A leading New York banker argues Wall Street no longer dominates market control, crediting western speculators for price inflation while eastern bankers push caution. Andrew Mellon warns stocks may exceed true value and advises staying out. The piece notes a market uptick despite warnings and reflects on postwar inflation and deflation, bank influence, and investor behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Speci
Middle West
Andrew Mellon
Casury
Mellon
Brookings Register Defends Criticism in Newspaper Practice
The Brookings Register argues criticism helps newspapers and communities. It insists constructive or even carping critique can be beneficial when kept within bounds and urges readers to take issue with the paper rather than tolerate unchallenged views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Brookings Register
the Register
Hoover's bid to curb lawlessness faced by nation
The piece portrays Herbert Hoover tackling the widespread problem of lawlessness, aiming to reform enforcement and court systems amid Prohibition pressures. It asserts his independence from politics, seeking public and press support, and warns the task will require months or years to succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
United States
Hoover
Hoppe
United
Press comments on subsidized papers stir South Dakota debate
A Pierre winter dispute sees a Minnehaha County senator and representative accusing South Dakota newspapers of being paid for opinions and news. The Argus Leader faces a potential damages suit as critics claim newspapers are subsidized, while defenders insist real papers answer to no one. The piece argues journalists dispute claims of moneyed influence and stress that genuine newspapers do not rely on trusted money trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Minnehaha County
South Dakota
Argus-Leader
Demarogues
Hellraisers
Highmore County Cleared of Bonds After Final Payment
The Highmore county commissioners reported the last bond payment for the 1911 courthouse project, leaving the county debt free. Bonds at about 70,000 were issued, payments reduced to 35,000 for the final settlement, with the city of Highmore also debt free. Tax relief next year is anticipated, and praise goes to commissioners Martin Bouzek Louis Brueck Fred Bawdon Charles Parker and E J Quirk for the prudent finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hede
Highmore
Court House
County ‘Commissioners
Martin Bouzek
Louis Brueck
Fred Bawdon
Charles Parker
E. J. Quirk
Newspaper as a Community Builder and Its Role
An editorial tribute highlights the newspaper as a vital force in community development. It praises the press for freely providing space and support to charitable groups civic clubs and religious and welfare societies, noting newspapers as a true community builder with no substitute.
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Ani
Basider
Analde
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Audit Bureau of Circulation
J. B. Jones
Minneapolis Morning Tribune
Firestone
Winchell’s
Phaeton
Essex
Esséx
Challenger
Sommerson
O’neal
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