Lotteries Debate Opens Across Britain and United States
A historical discussion on whether to legalize or outlaw lotteries. The piece notes strong anti lottery arguments citing hospital acceptance of sweepstakes and strict U.S. postal rules against lottery ads, contrasted with the lure of sudden riches and wartime gambling notions. It highlights inconsistencies in regulations and public attitudes, including church fundraising through lotteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Christian Science Monitor
the Spectator
United States
Church
High Crime and Misdemeanor on Lottery Reporting
The passage questions legal penalties for newspapers that publish information about lotteries, arguing for a clearer stance and more consistent attitude toward reporting and public exposure of the issue. The excerpt reflects debates on press freedom and moral authority in relation to gambling policies.
Remembering Adolph Axelrad’s life of devotion and enterprise
The community reflects on Adolph Axelrad a merchant and respected citizen who rose from humble beginnings with two brothers to build a successful store. His career spanned years of hard work fairness and self denial. His lasting legacy lies in his spiritual devotion to others and love for his brother.
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Adolpr Axelbad
Adolph Axelrad
Beadle County
America
European critic attacks American high wage policy at DC meeting
Aloyst Meyer of Luxemburg, head of a European steel cartel, challenged the American high wage scale at a Washington gathering of the International Chamber of Commerce. He argued Europe rejects such wealth sharing, saying it fosters greater consumption and damages profits, while blaming American bankers and war credits for Europe’s turmoil and armaments boom. He warned that high wages could aid Bolshevist propaganda and undermine capitalist Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit News
Aloyst Meyer
Luxemburg
European Steel Cartel
Washington
International Chamber of Commerce
Germany
Great Britain
Europe
Ang Ita
America
United States
Stones by the bushel drive wheat growers to rethink crops
A quirky market note shows Iowa field stones selling at about a dollar per bushel while wheat hovers near sixty cents. Rocks, harvested for rock gardens, fetch strong prices due to soil giving wheat abundance but producing few stones, explained by a florist sourcing from Minnesota and a demand surge in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Monitor
Iowa
Goss
Minnesota
Beadle County Delegate Recalls South Dakota C L Convention Trip
Esther Bischoff of Beadle County notes her selection as a delegate to the state C L convention in Pierre after attending the Beadle County meeting in Huron. She describes travel by car, an opening session, committee work, an essay contest, and a banquet with speeches, a tree planting ceremony, and a return trip to Huron, thanking supporters.
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Esther Bischoff
Fairfield School
C. L
Beadle County
Huron
Nellie M. Brusso
Marvin Hughitt
Pierre
Highmere
Highmore
Harrold
South Dakota
North America
Irene Breed
Edmunds County
Bon Homme County
D. C. Mills
Ruth Krog
Buffalo County
Betty Larbee
M. M. Guhin
U. OG. L
Beadle Girl
Eleanor Mack
McCook County
Racheal Patterson
Kingsbury County
Missouri River
Ft. Pierre
Tone Larson
Sunshine School
Brown County
Anita May Kunze
Brock Dixam
Potter County
Haralin
County
Baste Whitney
Haakon
Ars
O. K Whitney
Delesary
Hand County
C. L. Yell
Miller
Man
Fharon
Ami
Grant League Buys School Yard Equipment and Records
Grant township Glendale league reports a Christmas fundraiser netting about 20 dollars. With the money they bought school ground equipment and phonograph records. The league meets biweekly with monthly officer elections and pupil committees handling tasks such as cleaning boards and desk inspection. William Engel reports, with Mrs. George Dobberstein as teacher.
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C. L
Glendale League
Grant Township
Nellie M. Brusso
League
William Engel
George Dobberstein
Girls Declare War On Mosquito Pests
The Girl Scouts have launched a campaign against mosquitoes led by James B Brooks of the New Jersey board of health who also serves on the national camp advisory committee. He notes some mosquitoes are harmless while others are dangerous and explains how some species hatch under water and emerge in June or July. Plans include draining swamps at camps to reduce breeding and a national effort to collect specimens for identification.
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Girl
James BE. Brooks
New Jersey Board of Health
National Girl Scouts
Brooks
Glen Ridge N. J
Plana
4-H Plan Discussed for June Benefit at Roy Housman Barn
The 4-H club committees and leaders including Mrs Lee Cranston Ed Frevert and Lea Parkhurst met at the W O Skinner home to map a £ 2 club program for June 11 at Roy Housman barn to raise funds for members attending the state 4-H club camp in Huron on June 24. The program features games, a patriot drill 4-H songs dialogues a boxing match refreshment and entertainment booths a local speaker talk and a concluding dance.
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Lee Cranston
Thirteen Strivers Sewing Club
Ed Frevert
Double C
Lea Parkhurst
Lee's Hustlers
Dsk
Huron
Sacajawea Troop Holds Usual Girl Scout Meeting
Thirty girls attended the Sacajawea troop meeting at the Presbyterian church last Wednesday led by Mrs. F. B. White first lieutenant. Mary Heaney reported the event with songs, a troop flag presented by Mrs. R. E. Cone, then patrol sessions on knot tying first aid manners and tenderfoot practice. Plans for camp were discussed and new games enjoyed before taps were sung.
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Sacajawea
Presbyterian Church
Mary Heaney
F. B. White
R. E. Cone
Owls
Forestburg Girls Plan 4-H Club Camp at Mitchell
Forestburg Fireflies will attend the 4-H club camp at Mitchell from June 1 to 20. Members met at Mrs M Briggs home where Faye Farnam presided over the session. Camp will be on the Dakota Wesleyan campus with each member charged 3 small woms to cover expenses. Opal Larson demonstrated Milk for Health and Milk Soups. Faye Farпон hosted the luncheon.
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Forestburg
Faye Farpem
Roxotees Meet With Richland Rooters H Club
A brief community gathering noted as Roxotees meeting with Richland Rooters H Club, with limited readable details about aims or outcomes.ainn
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Richland
Fragmented OCR Summary Unearths Vague Notice Fracas
An incomplete OCR fragment hints at a local matter involving fees and a council or committee decision. Readable names or dates do not emerge, leaving the core action unclear. Further text is needed to confirm the event, parties, and outcome.
Twenty Years Ago Today In Huron
Twenty years ago in Huron the Aberdeen American notes A W Havens departing for Omaha on business, R O Richards driving a Kissel Car, Rev Breihan visiting with his son Dr Breihan who will practice dentistry in Walley, and city tennis finals narrowing to Coler Campbell, McClasky, and Bredesen. J C Klemmene journeys to Rochester, Mrs Tobin travels to Town, A Lampe returns from Rochester for hospital treatment, Col Richardson of Chicago revisits and inspects property, and Mrs Coe E Crawford hosts a farewell tea for Mrs Hutchinson and Mrs Plummer as they move away to Minneapolis and Rockford.
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A. W. Havens
Omaha
Nebraska
Aberdeen
Breihan
Walsey
Coler Campbell
McClasky
Bredesen
Mac Campbell
J.C. Klemmmne
Rochester
Minn
Frank Tobin
A. Lampe
Mim
Lampe
Col. Richardson
Chicago
Coe E. Crawford
George S. Hutchinson
S. H. Plummer
Harum Goon
Hutchingo
Minneapolis
Plummer
Rockford
Basketry Lessons Bring Tulare 4-H Clubbers Together
Tulare 4-H members met in the Methodist church parlor under the guidance of Mrs. John Stephen and Mrs. Fred Willett. Home extension agent Miss Sara L. Dewing and editor Miss Hazel Christofferson attended. Dewing taught basket weaving as girls crafted baskets with wooden and read bases, delighted by the new skill. The group plans to continue basketry through the summer alongside their other projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulare
John Stephen
Fred Willett
Sara L. Dewing
Hazel Christofferson
Dewing
Delores Fetergon
Deloris
Bonilla 4-H Club Plans Dairy Day and Picnic
The Bonilla Butter Boosters 4-H club announces a dairy day at Bonilla and a picnic on May 31. Last week the regular meeting at Bill French home drew 19 members, seven visitors, and local leader F B McKichan.
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TLAN
Bonilla
Troop 5 Plans Camporee Entries Near Frankfort
Troop 5 discussed Camporee plans for June 9 near Frankfort at a remal meeting. They expect three teams of eight, with four Scouts each aiming for first class merit. Awards will reward top four in points earned May 27 to June 28, with prizes donated by A. B. Crow.
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Frankfort
Marshall Townserd
Reep
A. B. Crow
Sutudey
Elso
Comporce
Doe Crawford
Zavern Gustafson
Tillie Lundberg Named President Of Sewing Sailies Club
Tillie Lundberg was named president of a new 4-H club formed at the DeBauche home on Wednesday. Evelyn Hedlund is vice president, Hattie Bergstrom secretary treasurer, and Vesta Montgomery club reporter. Nine members enrolled. meetings set for Wednesdays with hose darning lessons after the business session. Lunch was served. next meeting at Hedlund home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Lundberg
Evelyn Hedlund
Hattie Mary Bergstrom
Vesta Montgomery
Sewing Sailies
Hedlund
Belle Prairie Pig Boosters weigh baby pork pigs
Members of the Belle Prairie Pig Boosters of Esmond weighed pigs for the baby pork project on May 25, recording weights from 15 to 64 pounds. Helen Herrick, club reporter, said members are highly interested and have started work, aiming to find the heaviest gains at the least cost over the summer.
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Belle Prairie Club
Belle Praine
Esmond
Helen Herrick
Helen
Yankton Radio Guild Presents Mollusk Three Act Play
The Yankton College Radio guild will broadcast a three act production of The Mollusk on WNAX Sunday at 745 PM replacing the usual 3 PM one act. Cast includes Harrison Denforth Yankton as Mr Baxter Gertrude Gantz Rapid City as Mrs Baxter Winifred Gross Yankton as Miss Roberts Sydney H Spayde director. Over fifty drama students have acted in prior radio plays. More than 500 toy factories in the United States produce nearly 100 million dollars annually.
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Yankton Radio Guild
Yankton College Radio Guild
WNAX
Harrison Denforth
Yankton
Mr. Baxter
Gertrude Gantz
Rapid City
Mrs. Baxter
Winifred Gross
Miss Roberts
Sydney H. Spayde
Guild
Tom Clemp
Radio Guild
Yankton Colege Dramatic Department
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