Fifty Years Of Development In South Dakota
Fifty years of South Dakota development are reflected in editorials from the Argus Leader. Pioneers built homes and schools as railroads and roads expanded, creating wealth from agriculture. The piece notes uneven progress, tax burdens, and lack of a transcontinental railroad, but foresees continued growth and resource-driven expansion as the state matures.
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South Dakota
Argus- Leader
Commonwealths
Argus-Leader
North Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Commonwealth
War Efficiency and Government in Wartime
The Christian Science Monitor probes whether efficiency in government is unique to war. It recalls a prewar era of full employment and busy factories, noting how governments managed railroads and planning for war, then questions today’s ability to sustain similar efficiency.
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The
Christian Science Monitor
Monitor
United States
Unity in Crisis Rally Needed for National Progress
The text argues that unity emerges only in war and crises, urging clear opposition in peacetime to spur sacrifices and efficient governance. It calls for leadership to unite the American nation in the face of economic and social crises and to overcome intangible opposing forces threatening national progress.
Defining the annex as South Dakota’s new capitol addition
The article debates how to interpret an annex to the state capitol in South Dakota. It compares Bedford stone versus Hot Springs stone, considers direct attachment or tunnel access, and weighs ceiling height and floor space to house Rural Credit, Historical Society, Highway, and Purchasing departments.
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South Dakota
State Capitol
Hot Springs
Rural Credit Department
State Historical Society
Highway Department
Purchasing Department
Why Twelve Events Shaped History in Prof Worcester View
A PRESS COMMENT argues against Worcester's twelve events list claiming missing steam power, the engine, and printing. It notes printing and paper as distinct milestones, questions the parity of Rome’s code and English Parliament, and determinates war as a driver of civilization through Rome Crusades and medieval conquests.
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Omaha World-Herald
Prof. Worcester
Dr. Worcester
Worcester
England
Europe
Airmail Route Push in South Dakota Seen
In Sioux Falls supporters urge airmail routes for South Dakota, arguing public demand and business volume will justify service. The piece notes officials’ secrecy and questions whether residents will mobilize to pressure the postal department while urging timely action. The author absorbs doubt but endorses eventual development.
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South Dakota
Rapid City Journal
Sioux Falls
Congress
South
Automobile fatalities rise in South Dakota amid national trend
Aberdeen's report shows motor accident deaths in South Dakota up 33 percent in the first quarter, while the nation gains about mine percent. January saw 0 percent higher deaths than 1908, with March up 235 percent over March last year. Each motorist must drive carefully as summer nears to reduce this abnormal rise. The note also stresses agricultural cooperation as key to farm problem solutions, citing fruit growers and large industries as examples.
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Insurance Company
South Dakota
Trequais
Friendly League Boys Equipment Reported Year of Work
The Friendly League of Fairfield School Fairfield Township No 2 reports steady progress through the year. Officers Will Tobin Oscar J Olson and E E Clark guided regular monthly meetings and committees on patriotism cleanliness library and classroom tasks. The league listed 15 chartered members including Edwin Kleinsasser Clarence Kleinsasser Evelyn Mediger and John See lan noting two members moved away.
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Fairfield
Fairfieldstownship No
Will Tobin
Oscar J. Olson
E. E. Clark
Edwin Kleinsasser
Clarence Kleinsasser
Evelyn Mediger
John Seelan
Annie Kleinsasser
Mildred Clark
Carol Olson
Vivian LaFollette
Eail Mediger
Theodore Kleinsasser
Jeanette Olson
Elvira Kleinsasser
Cloyd Urbow
Jimmy Clark
Wesley Harrington
Thelma Swanson
Virginia Keal
C. L
Friendly League
Mildred, Clark
Virginia Kool
John Seeman
Edwin Keinsasser
Monstors
Maud Verries
Pierre Boy Scouts Hold First Camporee in Pierre Area
The Pierre district hosted its first camporee of the season at a Spring Creek gulch site near Pierre on May 21–22. Nine troops and 70 Scouts competed in 24 events, with the Eagles of 37 and 40 and Foxes of 4finishing first through third. Bill Kopka led Sioux patrol 27 to fourth place. Troop 32 debuted at the event, and upcoming camporees are planned for West Springs May 29–30, Camp DaKoTah June 4, and June River June 8.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Fred C. Eggers
Spring Creek
Eagles
Foxes
Carl Linnett
Walter Neuhoff
Roy Damner
Acores
Bill Kopka
Silent Panthers
Wolves
Bears
Thunder Bird
Witch
West Spcings
DaKoTah
Jint River
Eastern Scouts Present A Medieval Street Fair in Lowell
Girl Scouts of Lowell Massachusetts plan a picturesque street fair soon in costume with decoration and coloring. The event will feature weaving glass blowing a play folk dancing bugle and drum demonstrations a tea an old well grab box a rose wreath with packages for sale supper sports side shows and general dancing. It aims to be one of the most unusual events ever staged in Lowell.
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Girl Scouts of
Lowell
Mass
Onida Boys Apply For Scout Charter
Onida receives a charter application for a new Boy Scout troop. Sponsored by Sully Post 73 American Legion, the troop lists Charles L. Glessner as Scoutmaster with 8.M. Hawkinson as assistant. Committee chair is Charles W. Nattress with Arthur J. Owens and L. A. Fosness as members. Charter members include Woodrow Bollinger Kenneth Corcoran Ivan Crawford Edwin Johnson Richard Johnson Elwood Traver Thomas Melody Elmer Messman Wilbur Nelson. Kenneth Corcoran was a Lune Scout last year.
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Onida
Fred C. Eggers
Sully
American Legion
Charles L. Glessner
L. A. Fosness
Woodrow Bollinger
Kenneth Corcoran
Ivan Crawford
Edwin Johnson
Richard Johnson
Elwood Traver
Thomas Melody
Elmer Messiman
Wilbur Nelson
Girls Pass Tests At Minnehaha Meetings
The Minnehaha troop gathered at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon. After opening the flag march and pledge, patrols held separate sessions. Bluebirds staged a shopping game while Josephine and Creva helped. Carol Dynes and Helen Habicht passed signalling tests, and the Bab o Links finished setting the table. A general hiking discussion followed led by Marjorie Thompson.
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Methodist Church
Bluebirds
Josephine
Creva
Carol Dynes
Helen Habicht
Marjorie Thompson
Burr Oak Girls Begin 4 H Club Formation
Burr Oak township south of Virgil hosts a Molvig school meeting where girls organize a new 4 H club. Enrolled are Alice Bolle June Lowther Alice Manke Odella Manke Irene Palmer Vivadale Palmer and Gloria Lowther with officers Alice Bolle president Tune Lowther vice president Gloria Lowther secretary treasurer. Next session set June 4 at Mrs Bolte home.
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Sara U. Vewing
Extensius
Molvig School
Bir Oak Township
Virgil
Alice Bolle
June Lowther
Alice Manke
Odella Manke
Iren E Palmer
Vivadale Palmer
Gloria Lowther
Alice’ Bolle
Tune Lowther
Miss. Bolle
Miss Dewing
Manke
Bolte
Go Getters Plan State Fair Attendance
The Go-Getters 4-H club met May 23 at Mrs. William Miller home with all members and two visitors present. Esther Sundeli presided as they vote to spend a week at the State Fair instead of summer camp, shift meetings to Tuesdays, and held two demonstrations on lemon and apple pies by Marietta Anderson and Arlene Miller respectively. The next meeting is June 23 at Mrs. Robert Morrison’s house.
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William Miller
Frances McCann
Artesian
Holson Older
Robert Morrison
Esther*Sundeli
Michell
Marietta Anderson
Arlene Miller
Alice McBride Leads New Girls 4 H Club
Alice McBride leads the newly formed Merry Canners 4 H club at the McBride home near Virgin during the past week. Marian Mann elected president with Ruth Gogolin as vice president Edith Rand treasurer Lone Heashman secretary Grace Wessels reporter Clara Schambers assistant leader. Next meeting set for June 1 at the Sehentiber home per Grace Wessel.
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Alice McBride
Marian Mann
Merry Canners
McBride
Virgil
Ruth Gogolin
Edith Rand
Lone Heashman
Grace Wessels
Clara Schambers
Mary
Sehentiber
Grace Wessel
Jolly Workers 4-H Club Plans Bake Sale Schedule
Members met at Joy Russell's home May 20 to plan a bake sale at Bonille in June. Proceeds fund members' summer camp. Two special meetings scheduled next month to finish dresses. Games and lunch were shared. next meeting set with Mrs. Pearl Bussell per Father Walton, club reporter.
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Jolly Workers
Joy Russell
Bonille
Pearl Bussell
Father Walton
Barewell Party Held For Danforth Family
Mr and Mrs CC Danforth were honored guests at a Barewell party in Osceola on May 27 as they move to Raymond.
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Barewell
Osceola Osceo
Mra CC
Danforth
Raymond
Osceola Storekeeper to Lead Harvester Shop
At a farewell party in Osceola the longtime storekeeper Dan forth, who has served the town eight years, announced his move to the International Harvester implement shop at its new location.
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Danforth
Osceola
International Harvester
Bible School Classes At Yale Court Weeklong Program
Yale community church sponsors a Bible school at the school house this week. Mrs Glen Foote teaches seventh and eighth graders, Mrs Proper of Bancroft handles intermediate grade pupils, Mrs Ryger directs primary students, and Mrs Pratt conducts a beginners class. Sessions run morning and afternoon about three hours with recess. the group will present a review program at the community church on Sunday evening May 31.
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Yale Yale
Yale Community Church
Glen Foote
Proper
Bancroft
Ryger
Pratt
Headlight Schools Set to Train Adjusters
Pierre May 27 The state motor vehicle department announces two headlight schools to meet demand created by a new headlight law effective July 1 Directors Ed S Goff said the statute requires license applicants to show a recent headlight examination certificate from a registered adjuster Brookings and Rapid City host sessions in late June with dates and locations listed.
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Pierre
State
Motor Vehicle Department
Islans
Ed S. Goff
Brookings
Rapid City
Gann Valley Grads Hear Francis Case
Francis Case, editor of the Hot Springs Star, delivered the commencement address at Gann Valley high school. He outlined friendship, courage and loyalty as the three gifts of education. Seniors Eula Graub, George Henrichsen, Hazel Linkie, Hal Nelson, Violet Vaughn and Fred Nelson received diplomas. Bart Wooledge won the annual scholastic trophy. A separate note mentions a California millionaire hosting a peacock dinner costing $4,000 for friends.
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Gann Valley Grads
Francis Case
Gann Valley
Hot Springs Star
Gann Valley High School
Eula Graub
George Henrichsen
Hazel Linkie
Hal Nelson
Violet Vaughn
Fred Nelson
Bart Wooledge
Gold Ring May Solve Mystery
Clinton county sheriff launches a newspaper appeal to identify a murdered woman found April 19 in the Wapsipinicon River. The victim, about five feet two inches, 115 pounds with auburn hair, bore an abdominal scar and dental gold. A distinctive double rose gold ring is offered as a clue.
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Clinton, TA
Wapsipinicon River
Here
E. R. Cooke
Clinton County
Twenty Years Ago in Huron Local Notes and Arrivals
Twenty years ago in Huron a school program at the Methodist church features pupils including Kathleen Schner per Clifford Dexter Kathleen Sci per Eva Link Celesta Issenbuth Win Dike Vincent Donovan Rath Gort Nora Young Frances Tait William Parr ott Mona Issenhuith Dewey Neise Alice Graney Susie Case Loren Js Andrew Mahowald Genevieve W Ina Warren Winifred Godfrey Nil Susie Case Vera Rumford Noordhoff Florence Amo Llaud Fe Leah Hodgeson Olive Link Miss Augustus Markwood visits with her brother Charles Markwood then departs for Ada Ohio. Mrs A L Runyan and baby Jeff head to visit relatives. Attorney General Royal C Johnson of Highmore passes through on way home from the south. Mrs Green of Hawarden to manage Dakota House. Formal hotel opening set for Sunday. Robert Hill leaves for the Pacific coast to attend his brother William J Hill’s wedding to Miss Grace Lager in Assland Oregon. William Hill, a Huron native, long known here, with past teaching in Huron College music department. The piece ends with a fragmented note about a new home.
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Misses van der Stein
Methodist Church
Kathleen Schnerper
Clifford Dexter
Kathleen Sciper
Eva Link
Celesta Issenbuth
Win Dike
Vincent Donovan
Rath Gort
Nora Young
Frances Tait
William Parrott
Mona Issenhuith
Dewey Neise
Alice Graney
Susie Case
Loren Js
Andrew Mahowald
Genevieve W Ina Warren
Winifred Godfrey Null
Vera Rumford
W. L. Green
Hawarden
William J. Hill
William Hill
Mis
Huron College
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