South Dakota Politics and McMaster Campaign Critics
The piece critiques South Dakota political machines led by Norbeck and colleagues, arguing they have cost the state millions and stance against Danforth. It discusses prison capacity at Sioux Falls, rising convictions, and the debate over campaign strategies. The author claims entrenched interests resist Danforth and asserts broad support for reform and accountability.
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South Dakota
Sioux Preis
Sioux Falls
McMaster
George J. Danforth
Danforth
Huron memory lanes spark through local letters and witticisms
A column recalls humorous and nostalgic anecdotes from Huron residents. It cites tales of dramatic stage mishaps, antique curios, diamond incidents, and a parade of locals nicknamed by readers. The piece notes awards for courteous clerks, and thanks a physician for charitable care amid playful reader contributions.
Huron Hi Y Club Picnic Postponed by Rain
The Huron Hi Y club picnic was postponed due to rain with plans now indefinite. Tentative plans call for May 7 at 6 during the regular Hi Y meeting at Union. Floyd Glarsing, club rep, said two teams may play till table tennis or horseshoes if enough players join.
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Huron
Young Bob LaFollette Urges South Dakota Voters
Wisconsin senator’s son addresses South Dakota Republicans to support McMaster, urging voters to consider his father’s legacy and the district’s finances. The commentary questions the ethical implications of outside influence and links the McMaster brand to debt, graft, and policies that burden the state.
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Robert M. LaFollette
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Wisconsin
William H. MecMaster
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The Breaks of Fortune in Press Commentary
A Kansas City interview with Newcomb Carlton questions the traditional belief in merit alone for success. He notes that microscopic events and luck determine outcomes, while urging diligence and faithful daily work as the path to opportunity despite unequal chances.
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United States
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Horatio Al‘ner
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union Telegrama Company
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Times
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Federal Prisoner Figures Stressed in Senate Testimony
Detroit News reports Mitchell informed the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington on April 7 1930 about rising federal prison and reformatory populations as of April 1 1930 including 3 698 held in custody and 200 more on the rails. He warned of overcrowding and increasing needs for expanded facilities amid prison riots in multiple states and at Lenox Kansas. Pierre Dekorn 4
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Leaders Discuss 4 H Showmanship at Redfield Conference
Beadle county 4 H leaders and 13 members from eight dairy clubs attended the Redfield gathering at the State School for the Feeble Minded. Orin Oviatt led talks on trimming horns clipping and calf fitting for show. Demonstrations by Frank Astroth G Heebink covered show ring preparation and annual care.
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Clyde Cream Crusaders
Young Qovnstt
Frank ‘N Astroth
American Jersey Cattle Association
G. Heebink
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O. N. Radcliffe
Jim Dandy
Amos and
Ben Radcliffe
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Kiwanis Dairy Calf Club
Jay Salisbury
Welsey
Thad Oviatt
Huron
Walter Singer
Rudy Dairy Calf Club
James Fuller
Handall Fuller
Darrel Able
John Landrigan
Mr. Fuller
Cavour
John Greenan
Yale Dairy Calf Club
Joe Brinkman
Yale
Lee Jones
Mappy Sunshine Dais
Harold Bailey
Custer Valley Dairy Calf Club
Brown County
Clark
Porter
Merit Badges Awarded at Huron Boy Scout Meeting
Melvin Costain and Craig Hartwich received merit badges for bugling firemanship leathercraft and first aid handicraft respectively. Bruce Ketelle earned plumbing. Boxing card featured matches with Connverse defeating Heavy Cyclone Converse and Melvin Costain beating Roy Miller in two rounds.
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Craig Hartwich
Huron Boy Scouts
H. A. Hartwich
Costain
Bruce Ketelle
Jack Pederson
Jack Hart
Sacajawea Scouts Plan Picnic and Bird Study
Sacajawea Scouts held a meeting Wednesday afternoon where Vivian Anderson and Geneva La Valle received their Girl pins. The troop, now 22 members, is studying birds and planning hikes and picnics soon.
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Vivian Anderson
Geneva la Valle
EB. Wright
Jesson
Jean Mel Gregor
Former Club Camp Plans Dispensed With Says Leader
Camp officials decide to drop stunt night movies and speeches and rely on 4-H members and leaders for entertainment at Lake Madison camp from June to 11. County agents from Miner Lake Mc Cook Minnehaha and Moody counties approve the plan emphasizing assemblies daily and local talent nights.
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New Weigh In Plan For Hand County 4 H Club Pigs
Hand county 4 H boys will weigh in their baby pork pigs on May 1 16 and 17 with tentative club weighing days to avoid central collection. Entries require barrow pigs of any breed. Records of feed and care must be kept from weighing to contest end. Some boys have chosen pigs, others expect to in the next few weeks.
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How to Wean Little Pigs at LaDelle Club Meet
The LaDelle Low-Litter club of Dolang held a meeting at the Ottaman home on April 29. Igene Meyers secretary reports Johnny Lea Speaker LaDelle Club Meet. Gordon Kirzman and Donala played a piano duet during social hour. Fred B. Willet county agent attended and offered Tel com suggestions. LaDelle Ladies Aid promised a June picnic at the LaDelle grove as the best site for the gathering.
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Ottaman
Igene Meyers
Donala
Gordon Kirzman
Fred B. Willet
Telcom
LaDelle Ladies’ Aid Society
Eugene
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Dorothy Hess Demonstrates Night Gown Drafting
Dorothy Hess led the Wessinguat Boosters Sewing club in a home demonstration of drafting night gown patterns. Most members attended except two, with Mabel Schnewir and Joyce Hess noted as the day’s highlights. A luncheon followed the session and the next meeting is set for May 10 at Floris Syres’ home.
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Dorothy Hess
Orothy Hess
Wessinguat Boosters Sewing Club
Zail Rogers
Mabel Schnewir
Joyce Hess
Floris Sy
Beulah Bagley
Ropater
Girl Scout Leaders Organize Meeting in Central South Dakota
Girl Scout captains and lieutenants in the Central South Dakota area met at Mrs. O F E Wright 705 Colorado Avenue Southwest to organize a Girl Scout Leaders association. They plan conferences on adolescent girls and Girl Scouts issues, with details available from Mrs. O F E Wright. The note adds a curious line about worker bees and drones.
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South Dakota
O. E. Wright
Colorado Avenue Southwest
Girl Scout Leaders Association
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