Sioux Falls History Highlights From May Dates
May dates mark births and deaths of notable South Dakota figures. Bishop Thomas O Gorman born in Boston. writer L Frank Baum died in Los Angeles at 58. pioneers Samuel Elrod and John Croal died at 58. Fort Dakota established at Sioux Falls in 1865. Watertown land office merged with Aberdeen in 1907.
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South Dakota
Thomas O'Gorman
Sioux Falls
Boston
Mass
Gavy
Samuel H. Elrod
Coatsville
Indiana
Fort Dakota
Watertown
Aberdeen
Grant and
Roberts County
Sisseton
Public newspapers must remain free from power company control
Archibald R. Graustein defends International Paper’s stock purchase in the Boston Herald and Traveler as an outlet for newsprint, but critics warn such ownership by a power company risks biasing public opinion. Walter Williams’s ethics frame the press as a public trust demanding independence from private interests.
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Archibald R. Graustein
International Paper and Power Company
Massachusetts
International Paper Company
Boston Herald and
Traveler
Boston
Graustein
International
New England Power Company
Walter Williams
World Press Congress
Doctor Williams
Public Journal
Hughes Endorses World Court Role for United States
Charles E. Hughes, president of the American Society of International Law, states that U S adherence to the World Court aligns with national tradition and strengthens global justice and peace. He references Elihu Root and emphasizes peace-building as a defining current enterprise at the society’s Washington meeting.
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Hughes
World Court
Charles E."hughes
American Society of International Law
Elihu Root
United States
Society
Washington
Root
Institutions of Peace
Sta
Blueuch
Hughes urges abolition of war and stronger tribunals
The speech argues that civilization hinges on ending war and improving mechanisms to resolve disputes. It critiques the Kellogg pact as insufficient without a binding tribunal and stresses ongoing constructive efforts to rebuild and advance international justice.
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Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Kellogg
Convic
Gonsi
Lex
Enrolment Caps Promoted By Yankton College Plan
Yankton College proposes a maximum enrollment across its departments including 500 in the college and 250 in the conservatory with a total near 750. The plan centers on quality over quantity, enabling targeted growth in facilities such as a science chapel and memorial building while preserving social and instructional aims.
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Yankton Press
Yankton College
Sg Talog
Conservatory
Fere
Small towns face readjustment yet hold vital services
Argus Leader reports Mort Newcomb district Governor of the Lions Club tells Aberdeen gathering that South Dakota towns will adapt to economic trends. Small towns offer unique services. those alert to their responsibilities will thrive while others may lose prominence.
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Service Argus
Mort Newcomb
Aberdeen
South Dakota
É Lions Club
Northwest States Unite for Inland Waterway and Trade Link
Northwestern states including North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Iowa and Nebraska push regional cooperation to back inland waterways and a Missouri River system as part of a broader plan for a seaway. They urge united action to secure cheaper water transport and potential tariff policy changes.
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Northwest Cooperation
Fargo Forum
Northwestern
Aare
Northwest Agricultural Foundation
North Dakota
Montana
South
Dakota
Minnesota
Congress
George.f. Authier
Washington
Minneapolis 'Tribune
Northwest
Missouri River
South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Authiér
Panama Canal
Midwest
Aiddlewestern
Dts
Ara
Tte
Figla
Time to buy land in South Dakota urged by Kriebs
South Dakota farm land is entering a buyers' period says Frank D. Kriebs state secretary of agriculture. He notes record immigrant car arrivals and rising inquiries from out of state as land values are at a low ebb and market remains steady. He argues lower rents push tenants and investors toward productive lands while prices are poised to rise.
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Pipare
South Dakota
Frank ‘D. ’ Kriebs
Kriebs
Iowa
Ilinois
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Rural Credit Department
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Dollay
U.S
South
Dakota
Middle West
20 Year Ago Today in Huron J B Baker Moves to Iowa Falls
J B Baker and his wife left Huron on a Saturday for Iowa Falls Iowa where they will make their future home. Baker came to Huron in 1880 and started the town’s first jewelry store. They had lived in Huron since late 1906 with plans to stay about a year.
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J.B. Baker
Huron
Iowa Falls
Baker
Dopp to Head Huron Delegation at Aberdeen Meet
Mrs Dopp a 70 year old Huron lodge official will serve as official delegate at the fifteenth annual grand lodge session in Aberdeen May 8. Mrs George Dopp and Mrs E W Troupe will travel with the delegation along with Frances Buell Olson Kate Holmes and Dr Jonnie Murphy among attendees for the two day meeting.
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Huron Degree of Honor Lodge
Grand Lodge
Aberdeen
George Dopp
Huron Lodge
E. W. Troupe
Will Gas— Coyne
Fred Pierce
Ibene
Frances Buell-Olson
Kate S. Holmes
Jonnie C. Murphy
Wheat straw used for insulation board at Missouri factory
In St Joseph a local factory bought 36 000 tons of wheat straw to make insulation board at 125 000 square feet daily. Iowa State College expert Prof O R Sweeney says straw in walls can cut fuel costs by about a quarter. Farmers are using straw in poultry houses hog houses and other buildings.
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ST. Joseph
Loa
O. R
Sweeney
Iowa State College
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Press
S. D
Secretary OF Agriculture
Iowa- and -Illinois
Fred Baker
Town Falls
Walling
Doan
N. Ruseau
Salt Lake City
Utahy
England
Illinois
Michigan
Kansas
Missouri
Polarine
Standard Oil Company
Polavine
Standard Oil
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Isabis
IGN
Chicago Is
TMJ
Milettaukee Voc
Davenport
Des Moines
WOW
Omaha
WDAF
Kansas City
KSD
St. Louis
KSTP
St. Paul
IVEBC
Superior
Standard Oil Building
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Rand
W.H.K
Shorewood
Wis
Buick
Buich
Buick Motor Company
Flint, Mich
General Motors Corporation
Minneapolis
Pence Automobile Company
Mitchell
Bulte
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