South Dakota History Notes and Obituaries Sharp Dates
The clipping lists notable figures with brief biographical notes and deaths. Highlights include Milbank state senator C S Amsden born in 1887, A C Roberts speaker of the legislature from 1899, South Dakota infantry in the Battle of Pulihan River 1907, Homestake mine fire 1912, Vermillion historian Franklin Taylor, and Supreme Court Judge Charles S Whiting who died at Pierre at age 58.
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South Dakota
C. S. Amsden
Milbank
Janesville
Wis
A. C. Roberts
Fiest South Dakota Infantry
Pulihan River
Homestake
Franklin Taylor
20 Years Ago in Huron Visitors and Moves
Mrs. George Schnepyer and daughter arrive in Huron for a visit at the old home while Mr. Lynch goes to Redfield to meet them. Ray Whisman journeys to Des Moines to gift the coach of the Des Moines College football team. W. A. Turner and family return from the coast on April 5. Local residents visit Redfield, Mankato, Aberdeen, and Wolsey for work, orders, and family matters. Dr. Gearhart plans to move to Pierre after Chicago trip. Dr. Van Dalzem reports a baby girl born near Woroz. Dr. Hager assists in parsonage arrangements at Wolsey.
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George Schnepyer
Daugh‘ter
Huron
J. R. Hinman
Ed B. Miller
Mankato
the Royal
F. J. Class
Wolsey
Tom Campbell
Aberdeen
Join Boyle
Miller
J . Klemme
Chicago
J. F. Gearhart
Philip
Pierre
van Dalzem
Howard Holforty
Woroz
B. F. Farrell
EC. Hager
Wessington Porteighile Names City Officers
Wessington on March 25 named Mildred Hirot as president of the Fortnightly club. Officers include Buchanan as secretary and Mrs Helen Yogost as treasurer.
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Wessington Porteighile
Wessington
Mildred
Hirot
NEW GLAMOUR FOR OLD TRANSPORT MODES IN AMERICA
The essay reflects on how modern transportation revives old methods yet loses their romance. It compares rail, river, canal, and road progress, noting trucks and barges outperform traditional forms while eroding picturesque charm. It laments overbearing modernization replacing classic transport images.
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America
Mississippi
Kansas City
St. Paul
New Orleans
Erie Canal
Ave
Reflecting on War, Wealth, and Cities Past and Present
The author muses on postwar attitudes and contrasts a nation’s wealth with the modest estate of a statesman, noting a notorious figure’s fortune. It laments urban congestion in New York and criticizes Chicago’s mayoral choice, hinting at broader societal tensions and recurring cycles of conflict.
Critique of American policy and morality in 1930s view
The writer blasts U S governance citing prohibition cost gaps and bungled enforcement, college life values, police and courts bloat, harsh justice for minor crimes, political graft, failed industrial spirits, and the paradox of outlawing war while building fleets. The piece cites Fall, Huddleston, and a Michigan prison case to argue widespread disillusion.
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Congress
Michigan
Albert B
Huddleston
Small colleges rise as Harvard plans split into units
The article notes a shift toward small colleges within large universities. Harvard University plans to divide 8,000 students into several college units of about 200 each, each with its own dean and resources to foster intimate teaching and personal student guidance. California’s Claremont colleges are cited as pursuing a similar model, signaling the end of mega schools with tens of thousands of students.
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Huron College
Harvard University
Harvard
California
Claremont Colleges
Five constitutional amendments on South Bakote ballot
The City Journal discusses five proposed amendments for the next general election in South Bakote. One would tax land foreclosed by rural credit, a measure seen as crucial for statewide progress, with impact hardest in western lands. The piece urges newspapers to inform voters to ensure understanding and adoption at November 2930.
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wRapla ‘City Journal
South Bakote
Souti
Missouri River
South Dakota
Man of the State
Watertown and Mitchell Vie for Lake City Title
In South Dakota Watertown applauds its man made Lake Mitchell as Mitchell also celebrates a lake city potential. The Mitchell Republican predicts Mitchell may soon rival Watertown as the lake city while Watertown touts Kampeska as a premier natural lake and plans a beach project. Both communities emphasize civic pride and the benefits of inland water recreation.
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Watertown
Mitchell Republican
Lake Mitchell
South Dakota
Feaures
Fora Palace
Hurdan
Mitchell
Lake City
Lake Kampeska
Kamposka
Mittchell
Lake
City of South 2S
Four-week-old Rothsahm son improves slightly in illness
Wellington reports the four week old son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rothsahm has been seriously ill with erysipelas for a week but was described as slightly better today.
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Wellington
Earl Rothsahm
New Officers Named for Wellington Study Club
Mrs. Marion Dake is the new president of the Women’s Study club of Wellington. Other new officers include Mrs. Lottie McKay as vice president Myrtle Smith as recording secretary Eva DeHaven as corresponding secretary and Mrs. Jennie Crocs as treasurer.
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Wellington
Mar
Marion Dake
Wame's Study Club
Anew
Lottie McKay
Myrtle Smith
Eva DeHaven
Jennie Crocs
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Post Office
Huron, & D
National Advertising
Prudden, King & Prudden, Inc
North Michigan Ave
Madison Ave
New York
Montgomery St
San Francisco
Character of Commerce Bidg
Los Angeles
Leary Bidg
Seattle
Associated Press
Member
Audit Bureau of Circulation
United States
Oscar Underwood
Arnold Rothstein
FORD
Ford Phaeton
Rob Besa
Ford Motor Money
Rw Ford
Rere
A.M. Urquhart Ford
Yellow Transportation Company
Muren
de Lux
Northwestern Public Service Co
Harold Judson
Huck
Duke
Evening Huronite
Connor
Ruth Dewey Groves
The
Evenine Huronite
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