Sorghum Planting Expected to Surpass 1939 State Forecast
A statewide survey by the Greater South Dakota association shows likely sorghum plantings far exceed the 1,001,000 acre government estimate for 1939. Counties report gains from five to as high as five hundred percent with corn hog and cattle counties forecasting major increases in grain sorghums as feed crops. The GSDA committee notes swine poultry and rising cattle numbers boost the crop’s role in agriculture and rotation.
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Greater South Dakota Association
Gsda Agricultural Committee
South Dakota
C N W Seeks Trucking Authority West of River
Public utilities commission hearing opened in Rapid City on Chicago and North Western Railroad application for a Class A trucking authority from Pierre to Rapid City and across the Black Hills. C A Merkle of Leola presided. the proceeding is expected to last several days. If granted the railroad would haul and transport express and freight.
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Rapid City
Public Utilities Commission
Chicago and North Western Railroad
Pierre
Black Hills
C. A. Merkle
Leola
State Coommission
Rail authority seeks route redesign to boost service in Huron
The rail board seeks to adjust routes to improve service, facing opposition from Buckingham Transportation Company and Black Hills Transportation Company along with other local firms. Critics argue existing facilities are sufficient and question the need for changes.
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Buckingham Transportation Company
The
Black Hills Transportation Company
Minneapolis Band Takes Second in Winnipeg Contest
The North High School band of Minneapolis finished second, winning $180, playing Schubert's Unfinished Symphony. The Queen’s Highlanders of Canada won $250 with Retreat, while Winnipeg Light Infantry placed third. Judges were Dr J Frederick Staton and George Doods. Bands from North and South Dakota also competed.
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Winnipeg
Man
North High School
Minneapolis
Queen's In Highlanders of Canada
Winnipeg Light Infantry
J. Frederick Staton
Chesterfield
England
George Doods
New Castle-on-Tyne
North
South Dakton
Wagner Company Gets S F Paving Contract
Pierre May 28 The South Dakota Highway Commission awarded a contract to C A Wagner Construction Co of Sioux Falls for paving 0.582 miles of Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls. Wagner submitted the low bid for the job with a price of. The commission also awarded contracts for grading bridges and guardrail. Air surfacing contracts for about two miles at Big Stone City were held up pending final negotiations for right of way.
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Wagner Company
S. F
Pierre
South Dakota Highway Commission
C. A. Wagner Construction Co
Sioux Falls
Cliff Avenue
Wagner
Big Stone City
Young Pianist Martha Phillips Delights in Recital at Huron College
Martha Phillips, a 12 year old pianist and student of Grace B Finley, impressed at Huron College Chapel with Beethoven Theme and Variations and other works. Assisting vocalist Margaret Van Voorhis sang well and both performers received flowers. Reception followed in the faculty lounge hosted by Prof. and Mrs. Ward and Mrs Everett L Jones.
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Martha Phillips
College Chapel
Huron College Chapel
Grace B. Finley
Martha
Beethoven
Poldini
Loth
Torjussen
la Forge
Dennee
Finley
Margaret van Voorhis
Loftus H. Ward
Miss van Voorhis
Ward
Everett L. Jones
Maharaja of Indore Faces Protests Over Tax Hike
Bombay report says Mahara ja Yeshwant of Indore disclosed in March his marriage to Marguerite Lawler of Minneapolis and now faces opposition from five leaders of a People's organization who threaten death in protest against a tax increase.
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Maharaja of
Indore
Bombay
Maharaja Yeshwant
Marguerite Lawler
Minneapolis
People’s Organization
Indore Faces Protest Over Tax Hikes and Factory Closures
Demonstrators rally in Indore speaking out against government tax increases on houses and water. Shops and factories remain closed for nearly a week as residents push for relief. Indore covers 9,902 square miles with about 1,325,000 people.
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Indore
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SMITH
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National Distillers Products Corporation
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Koplow Brothers
Huron
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Lake Shore
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