South Dakota Leads Gas Tax Refunds Percentage
Pierre May 2 South Dakota ranked second in refund percentage from gasoline tax, reporting 1 021 060 85 in refunds on 4 192 669 07 receipts for year ending June 30 1929. North Dakota led with 1 277 355 60 in refunds, Montana third with 19 050 66, and Kansas at 12 percent. Refunds cover uses from tractors to maintenance, engines, and motors on railways boats and stoves.
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Pierre
South Dakota
State Highway Department
North Dakota
Montana
Kan
South Delon
Stek
South Dake
Utah
South Carolina
Demonstration School Reports Strong Summer Enrollments
Aberdeen May 29 enrollments in the demonstration school of Northern State Teachers College are rising. Prof Benjamin L Simmons principal warns limits will cap class sizes to ensure proper instruction. Applications are accepted in order, and the June 9 opening marks the start of the regular summer session at Aberdeen college.
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Aberdeen
Northern State Teachers College
Benjamin L. Simmons
Supt Visot
Aberdeen College
Penitentiary Inmates Donate for Simms Burial
Inmates at the South Dakota penitentiary contributed from their small funds to cover burial expenses for William Simms who died by suicide in his cell rather than face public disgrace after a theft arrest. Simms was transported from Yankton County for automobile theft and his body was to be used for medical study before burial in Woodman Cemetery.
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Sioux Falls
William Simms
Pairfold
Woodman Cemetery
South Dakota Penitentiary
Simms
Yankton County
Manuscripts Submitted For Gallett Contest
Aberdeen reports manuscripts for the Gallett short story contest sponsored by D G Gallett of Aberdeen jeweler. Entries came from the entire student body with freshmen in a spring course contributing most. About 700 total submissions. 50 top will be judged by experienced readers.
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Gallet
Aberdeen
Gallett
Northern State Teachers College
D. G. Gallett
Forrdeen Jeweler
Aberdeen College
Hotel Directors Elect Officers for Sioux Falls Project
W C Holtit er was elected president A C Schoe neccan vice president and F P Hall secretary treasurer of the Community Hotel Corporation at a meeting of temporary directors Monday in the Van Eps building George J Danforth reported the incorporation completed and charter issued E C Olson said financing plans set and most building funds to be spent locally on labor and materials
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Sioux Falls
W. C. Hol- Titer
A. C. Schoeneccan
F. P. Hall
Community Hotel Corporation
Seles
van Eps
George J. Danforth
E. C. Olson
Work Started On Two New Rapid City Buildings
Rapid City May 29 Work on two new Rapid City buildings will start at once, Victor T Jepson says. Excavation will begin after surveyors finish outlining the sites. One 40 by 60 foot with space for two stores. The larger will have a full basement. Both will be brick and reinforced concrete one story structures. Henry Carlson Construction of Sioux Falls was the successful bidder.
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Rapid City
Rapid Caty
Victor T. Jepson
Henry Carlson Construction Company of
Sioux Falls
De Smet Builds Memorial For Kingsbury Pioneers
In De Smet South Dakota a foundation is poured for a county memorial honoring Kingsbury county pioneers. A large prairie boulder will bear a memorial tablet and be placed in the courtyard of the county seat. Dedication is set for June 10 during the county’s fiftieth anniversary celebration.
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de Smet
Kingsbury County
Watertown Retires City Bonds in $8,000 Payout
Watertown city treasurer Daniel Wheeley announces the retirement of $8,000 in sewer system bonds from an $88,000 issue begun in 1915. The retired bonds were due June 1, and the sewer bonds overall show steady repayment with $40,000 of the original $83,000 remaining to be paid when due.
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Watertown
Daniel Wheeley
Pierre Artillery Outfit Receives Feather Boots
Battery C of the local National Guard in Pierre becomes the first South Dakota unit issued regulation feather boots replacing long worn loggins. The grant came mainly via Captain Scarr and the Robinson Kent shoe company. Frank Kent, former Huron guard lieutenant, aided. The boot is cordovan calf leather and matches the officer service lace boot.
Sioux Falls Street Repairs Set For Summer Finish
Sioux Falls street improvements begin this week as rails are removed to pave full street widths. Tar, Kyrock fill depressions, with repairs planned before summer ends, per Street Commissioner Alex Reid.
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Sioux
Sioux Falls
Alex Reid
Tarvin
Kyrock
Weaver Oil Company Articles Filed in Kadoka
Pierre May 29 The Weaver Oil company of Kadoka filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state capital is $100,000 Directors are F C Weaver and G L Horswill of Kadoka and F E Morgan of Chicago The Fosmoe Engen company of Sioux Falls general merchandise concern
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Pierre
Weaver Oil Company of
Kadoka
F.C. Weaver
G. L. Horswill
Chicago
FosmoeEngen Company
Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls Incorporators Named for Local Company
Capital is set at $10,000. J. G. Fosmoe P. B. Engen and L. Edward Engen, all of Sioux Falls, are the incorporators in the filing.
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J. G. Fosmoe
P. B. Engen
L. Edward Engen
Sioux Falls
Clark County 4-H Camp Planned At Watumea June 24 to July 3
About 100 Clark county 4-H club boys and girls are expected to attend a Watumea camp at Laie Kampesia from June 24 to July 3. County agent A Krug and home extension agent Anna Demapster organize the event with local leaders assisting.
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Clark County
Clark
Watumea
Laie
Kampesia
TL A. Krug
Anna Demapster
Dakota Wesleyan Music School to Close 1929 30 Recital
The School of Music at Dakota Wesleyan University presents a Commencement Recital at the University Chapel on Saturday May 6 at 7 30 o clock. Students from several departments will perform in the final recital of the 1929 1930 season.
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D. W. U. Music School
School of Music
Dakota Wesleyan University
University Chapel
Albrook Becomes Secretary of Watertown Chamber of Commerce
Following Julius F. Bacon’s resignation to enter the newspaper business A J Albrook has taken over the secretarial duties of Watertown Chamber of Commerce. The change, effective Monday, comes as the city plans for Daily Days on June 25 and 26 with Albrook optimistic about a strong year ahead.
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Albrook
Watertown
Gravel Highway From Fort Pierre To Vivian
Grades completed on the Fort Pierre to Vivian highway will open this summer. The project, crossing the Missouri River at Chamberlain, will shorten trips from southeastern areas to Pierre by about 20 miles. Work began last fall, delayed by rains, with gravel to be laid soon.
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Ft. Pierre
Vivian
Pierre
Fort Pierre
Missouri River
Chamberlain
Bout
Yale Car Crash No Serious Injuries Reported
Two cars collided at a railroad crossing near Yale. Ed Musolf drove a Studebaker and Chris Peterson a Chevrolet. both escaped serious injuries though their vehicles were badly wrecked. No injuries were reported to occupants.
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Yale
Ed Musolf
Studebaker
Chris Peterson
Chevrolet
Last Civil War veteran in Potter County is M. H. Medbery
Gettysburg May 21 Special reports M. H. Medbery 87 of Gettysburg is the last Civil War veteran in Potter County. Born April 30 1833 in Fulton NY he served in the First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery and witnessed Lincoln's assassination. He and wife celebrated their 63rd anniversary in February. He remains active, gardens and attends lodges, with four children 18 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
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W.H. Medbery
Gettysburg
Potter County
Specia
M. H. Medbery
Medbery
Fulton County
New York
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Heavy Artillery
Mis
Washington
Lincoln
Medberg
Lincela
Lod
Merbery
Reedsburg
Sonie Lodge
Gettyshu
Masonite Grand Lodge
Yankton
Masonic Veteran's Association
Potter
Rapid City To Have New Freight Depot
Rapid City plans a new freight depot for the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific railroad. The project shifts the existing passenger depot to free space for new freight facilities. The move aims to improve cargo handling and driver access at the nearby canning area.
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Rapid City
Chicago
Chicago, Ukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
Ilse
Freight Plan for New Ship Between Regions
A note outlines tentative plans for a freig h t between two regions with a target length around 60 to 125 feet. The fragmentary text mentions the route and possible scheduling but lacks clear dates or full specifications.
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Sicthia
Costs 85 Cents A Month To Lose Pounds Of Uglyes
An advertisement promotes Kruschen Salts as a simple weight loss aid promising rapid fat loss and improved energy. It claims visible weight reduction after a first bottle and urges readers to start with a half teaspoonful each morning, with testimonials of health benefits and the habit of walking after use.
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Kruschen Salis
Bettis
Kruschen Selix
Krischen Salts
Longstaf Drip
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