Notable South Dakota Dates From Early History
A compact timeline notes events in South Dakota history including Lewis and Clark observations at Plum Creek in 1803, meetings with James Aird at Elk Point in 1808, births and deaths of local figures, and battles such as Ash Hollow and Whitestone Hill. The list records broader historical happenings and regional figures up to mid 19th century.
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South Dakota
Lewis and Clark
Plum Creek
Springfield
James Aird
Elk Point
Sutton E. Young
Bouse of Representatives
Ash Hollow
Harney
Eugene Trask
Chonteau Creek
Whitestone Hill
State Line
J. Faulk
Newton Edrstane
Mitchell
Watertown
Lawrence H. Willrodt
Chambertsin
Tribute to Government and Bank Regulation Debate
The Journal of Commerce argues bank failures test the need for stronger laws or enforcement, urging depositors to exercise vigilance. South Dakotans recall altered faith in state protection and the public should extend prudence beyond protective legislation. The piece cites Minneapolis Journal noting limits of 100 percent enforcement and urges citizens to use judgment while supporting protective laws.
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New York
Journal of Commerce
South
John
Howells Candidacy For South Dakota Governor Announced
G Brooke Howell declares Republican bid for governor just before the state fair. A Brown County farmer and former state senator, Howell is praised as a hardworking, square dealing leader with strong statewide support and business success.
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Brooke Howell
G. Brooke Howell
Brown County
South Dakota
Howell
Buell F. Jones
Jones
Senate
Public Service Aspiration Cited for Senator Howell Support
The piece praises men of high character and ability, urging active interest in governance and public service. It expresses hope that such individuals will lead without pursuing self-serving political advancement, and asserts Senator Howell exemplifies this standard.
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Howell
City commission antics spark statewide chuckles
The Sioux Falls city commission faces ridicule over a building dispute with Kresge, a pajama-clad arrest incident, and plans for a commissioner to attend a meeting in pajamas. The Argus-Leader mocks the episodes while the state watches and grins.
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Sioux Falls
Nelson
Argus-Leader
Oil prospects eyed in southwestern South Dakota find
State geologist E P Rothrock sees potential oil in commercial quantities after visiting the region. While not conclusive, test wells will follow. Private reports hint at a visit by geologists from a major oil field, possibly spurring activity if findings are favorable. The area draws keen interest from industry players.
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Gil
South Dakota
E. P. Rothrock
Graf Zeppelin Flight Heralds Global Air Travel Era
The article lauds the Graf Zeppelin’s world voyage as a breakthrough in mass air travel. It notes passengers crossing oceans and continents, radio links to both hemispheres, and compares the achievement to the Clermont and early trains, while acknowledging Santos Dumont and Marconi as precursors.
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Minneapolis Journal
Pacific
Oceans
Enragia
United States
Ubias
Haseen
Graf
Dr. Hebener
Santos Dumont
Marconi
Women and Fashion Influence Tariff Debates in Mitchell
In a column reflecting on industrial lobbying, the Mitchell Republican argues that textile and sugar sectors blame women for shifting demand, citing fashion’s impact on dress hemlines and waistlines. The piece notes pressure for higher tariffs as a response to reduced consumption and suggests editors have a watchdog role amid reader feedback and regional editorials.
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Mitchell Republican
America
Congress
Dame Passida
Rich Girl Poor Girl at Miss Spann's School
Helen, ward of Leonard Brent, receives luxury gowns while peers gossip about her guardian. Tension grows as Helen awaits a promised revelation about her identity, set against a school social scene and looming visit from Brent.
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Selen
Miss Spann
Helen Wals
Helen
Halen
Geruardian
Leonard Brent
Cimion
Mis Pitt
Asleu
Lena
Miss Simplicity
Helen of Troy
Agathay
Ritz
Shallimar
Shalimar
Jose
Dismer
Shaikmar
Grambled
Maren
Mr. Brent
Shaliliar
Melen
Shal- Himar
Brent
Lichen
Shallinjay
Shailhnar
Shalinwr
Shallihas
Shaihimer
Sam
Ledo
Shailmaz
Tielen
Keng
Shallimar Scoffel
Shailie
Shalilmar
Agai
Markiy
Alwaye
Lyeurard
Wer
Lim
Tie
Bel
Belen
Shallimar Tighe
Bie
Len
Cecilia
Lanuary
Piss Spaun's
Telen
Lend
Leonard Bren
Jzelei
Satan
Park
Isis
Slogeller
Letee
Doug
TorRigal
Beta J
Gran
Sharpe Explains Tax Valuation for State Lands
Pierre September 3 Attorney General M. Sharpe clarifies how county boards of equalization determine per acre state land tax shares for school maintenance. He says boards use assessed land values and district levies to compute a reasonable per acre valuation, with the auditor performing the final calculation.
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County Board of Equalization
Board of County Commissioners
Sharpe
Board of Equalization
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de Smet News
The
Flandrean Enterprise
Highway Department
Tom Ronayne
Olly Ruth Dewey Groves
NEA Service Inc
Spain
Agatha
Elmaloan
Golden Rule Co
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