Business Activity Eases as Expenses Weaken
Washington reports a slower pace in overall business activity for January and February. Prices across wholesale markets continued to decline amid bank holiday disruptions and tighter credit. Industrial production fell to 64 percent of the 1923-25 average, construction contracts dropped, and stock prices remained subdued despite a late February uptick.
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Washington
Mar
United States
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau of Labor’ Statistics
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Bureau
Seek Funds For S D Exhibit At 1933 World Fair
Pierre March 2 An appeal for funds to prepare South Dakota s exhibit for the Chicago World Fair was issued by Charles A Russell state secretary of agriculture The legislature appropriated 10000 for participation but 9000 is needed for space rental and 7000 more for equipment transportation and maintenance The secretary urged counties civic bodies clubs industries and individuals to contribute resources to assemble a creditable economical exhibit to promote rural credit lands and attract tourists.
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Pierre
Mar
South Dakota
Chicago
Charles A. Russell
State Secretory’ of Agriculture
Uvic
Russell
Movement Among Farmers Shifts Land Around Blunt
Blunt March 23 Special reports a wave of farm labor and land moves this spring. Lee Walters moved east onto the William Jane place, Bert Miner took Walters vacancy, Frans Rasch moved onto the Hil ter place, Mr. Dillon left the Ed Carey place, Arby Cornell moved from Blunt to Dillon's vacated site, and Charles Gunsalesias moved in with Clifford Mercer east of Blunt.
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Blunt Blunt
Lee Walters
William Jane
Bert Miner
Walters
Frans Rasch
Blunt
Hilter
Miner
Mr. Dillon
Ed Carey
Harrold
Arby Cornell
Dillon
Homestake May Boost Output
Homestake Mining reports 1952 ore mined valued near two million dollars more than 1951. Output stood at 3,401,583 tons milled, with operating expenses around 5.4 million and net earnings of about 2.5 million after depreciation. The report notes 15,052,084 tons of ore blocked out for future operations at year end.
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Homestake
Deadwood
Mar
Homestake Mining Company
B. C. Yates
Odd Fellows Whist Team Beats Redfield City 59 Point Victory
The Odd Fellow whist team defeated Redfield City by 59 points at Odd Fellows Hall. Sixteen players per side participated in an exciting game. A return match is planned for next week with Redfield City providing refreshments for the crowd.
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Redfield
Odd Fellows
Redfield City
Music Scholarship Announcement at Dakota Wesleyan
On March 23 A. A. Beech er announced the fourth annual music school scholarship at Dakota Wesleyan University. The May 13 competition in Science hall offers nine first prize scholarships across women’s voice men’s voice piano organ and violin with 100 150 and 30 values.
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D.W.U. Mitchell
Dakota Wesleyan University
A. A. Beecher
Science Hall
Wesleyan
School of Music
Prepare For Legion Meet at Mitchell South Dakota
Watertown reports the American Legion spring conference in Mitchell on March 25 headlined by National Commander Louis A. Johnson. The one day program includes brief sessions, a noon dinner with Johnson as principal speaker, and addresses from department leaders, with extensive veteran service discussions and auxiliary activities.
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Watertown
Louis A. Johnson
The
American Legion
Mitchell
Widman
Corn Palace
Aberdeen
Kehm
H.C. Kehm
Harrisburg
J. D.mullaney
South Dakota
Mitchell Post
Widman Hotel
Coseher Post No. 18
K. K. Dalager
Veterans Administration
James C. Mann
J. H. Shinnard
H. C. Kehm
R. R. Trickery
Fredericks
Widmen
A. Zwiener
St. Paul
Minn
E. V. “Patt” Cliff
National
Ortonville
J. H. Shanard
Bridgewater
Fredi, Kramer
Madison
E. C. McKenzie
Huron
L. E. Lohmann
Carl B. Lenker
Colonie
Frank N. Brooks
New Business
Legion Post Helps Nip Hoarding With Gold Donation
Davis post of the American Legion cooperates with President Roosevelt on the hoarding proclamation. Seventeen and a half dollars in gold, collected for dues, was deposited at a Watertown bank to speed entry into the banking system.
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Watertown
Forestburg Couple Fete Anniversary
Forestburg marks fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Jeffry. Family and neighbors gathered at their home on March 19, 1893, for lunch, with a dinner spread, school band broadcast, and a Silver Threads Among the Gold sale. Attendees included Ellingson, Levey, Gere, Fouberg, Burrill, Wilson, Ohigon, Geddes, Judy, Wilder, Judy and Judy's Aberdsen relatives. sons Wilbur and Delos were absent.
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Ed. Ellingson
D. A. Levey
Mitchell
Helen
Jean Personius
Toney
Ellingson
D. A. Levey and Sons
S. A Gere
Bir
Halver Fouberg
Hoy ‘Burrill
Art Wilson
Gil Ohigon
Shirley
M. Brigges
Foubern
Omar
Fouberg
Isabelle Judy
Jennie Geddes
G. B. Wilder
Wilbur
Lewis
Wisconsin
Delos
Clam Fells
Lake Preston Declamatory Contest Winners Named
Lake Preston high school held a declamatory contest in the auditorium with nine contestants. Ludwig Eid won first in oratory for "Nopes" Kathine Man won dramatics with "Greater love" Vivian Hesby earned honors in humor for "The Ladies Aid" judges were Mrs. J. T. Rider with music by Jesse Nordhagen and Delbert Bates.
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Lake Preston
Mer
Lake Preston High School
Carthage
Luthard Eid
Orstory
Fort Rich
Kathine Man
Vivian Hesby
T. Rider
Jesse Nordhagen
Delbert Bates
Everson Speaks At Lake Presto Farm Meeting
The report notes a county meeting at Lake Presto where Everson spoke to farmers on new laws and their impact on agriculture. He also explained proposed federal measures and how they would function, with Representative E H D present on the program.
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Everson
F. U
Presto
Blacksmith Shops Opened in Yale Area
A fragmented notice reports new blacksmith activity in Yale. Henry Pillsbury in Milwaukee is named as the blacksmith. Mrs Jack of Huron appears connected to the shop renownments, with references to William Malon and Mrs Rentch associated with local shop placements.
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Yale
Mar
Birthday party honors Miss Ida Orth in Alpena
A surprise birthday party was held at the Harold Lehr home in Alpena for Miss Ida Orth. Guests enjoyed games followed by ice cream and cake in a festive, informal celebration.
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Alpena
Mar
Harold Lehr
Ida Orth
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Gere
Mr. Hickcox
Mr. Williamson
Miss Ellingson
Miss Brown
Miss Peterson
Miss Thompson
Sada
Roberts
Helen Fouberg
Maxine Rearick
Ellen O Hlson
Ixma Hoy Floyd Brown
Shay Ohlson
Vern Fairfield
Walter Christenson
Elmo Fouberg
Raymon Gere
Black’ Hills
Ohio
A. Bouma de Smet
S. Bak
Ovide & Republic
Cannon Mills
Newberry
Jay Silcwear
Heder
Lear
Newberry's
Newberry’s
Girdles Rayon
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