This Date in South Dakota History Railroad Journal Snapshot
In September 14 1878 the Rapid Valley farming enterprises succeed while 1877 US Judge G C Moody appointed for the Dakota Territory circuit. 1908 Dawes couple of Aberdeen celebrate wedding. 1808 poet Neihardt visited Pierre on Missouri trip. 1924 James Lewis Canton pioneer dies aged 79.
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Rapid Valley
G. C. Moody
U. S
Dakota Territory
G. G. Bennett
C. F. Dawes
Aberdeen
John C. Neihardt
Pierre
Missouri
James Lewis
Canton
Looking for Perfection in O'Malley's Exile View
The letter-writer rails at Frank Ward O'Malley who plans to move to Europe to escape American faults. It praises U S virtues, defends immigration and opportunity, and argues O'Malley misreads a nation that nurtures newcomers while lampooning his idealism. The piece ends with a quip about Irish emigrants and the Statue of Liberty.
College Morals and Misconceptions in Higher Education
A critical reflection on college life defends institutions against depictions of debauchery. It argues most students aim to study, with high scholastic standards limiting social excess, noting occasional smoking drinking and sex but asserting these are far less prevalent than feared.
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Rita
Haile
College morals survey finds declines in social diversions
The study notes a definite decrease in recent years and reports necking and petting are less common in college circles than in general town and city social life. Overall, students did not view the issue as worth heightened concern.
Lobbyist Shearer Says Shipbuilders Owe Him Millions
The press comment reviews William B. Shearer’s $257,655 claim plus $51,250 already paid by Bethlehem Newport News and American Brown-Bovari for information, speeches, and lobbying in favor of a larger navy. Hoover criticizes private influence on naval disarmament talks, while a Senate inquiry probes Shearer’s activities and motives.
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William B. Shearer
Hoover
Shearer
Senate Naval Committee
Bethlehem
Newport News
Brown-Bovari Shipbuilding
Seaver
Behall
Detroit News
Congress
Why of it in Huson state fair history praised to Huron
The Humonite reprints an editorial asserting John Longstaff earned credit for moving the state fair from Yankton to Huron. It argues Longstaff, as author of appropriations and later deed negotiations, gave Huron the fairgrounds and a judicial circuit, while noting locals overlook his contribution. The piece labels the view as a motive, a simple summation of events.
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Pierre Capital Journal
Humonite
Huson
John Longstaff
Yankton
Huron
Tites Price
Yankton County
Lonestaff
Appropriations
Chicago
Marvin Hughitt
Pat Huron
Flying progress and a call for winter sports plans
The piece argues that Great Britain's Schneider Cup victory signals a future of faster, safer flights and notes the need for reliable weather-ready aircraft. It highlights speed and endurance gains, and urges Hills communities to embrace a year round winter sports program to attract tourists, start local development, and boost business.
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Marcel Prevost
St. Louis
England
Atlantic
Hilla
Ibis
Sparta
Rapid City Journal
Farmers Moving Near Mellette Move Changes in Rural Farms
Changes sweep the Mellette area as farmers relocate. Jensen Brothers of Brentford will occupy the Bandwin farm east of Mellette, Charles Boyd moves to Hawarden, John Cleveland relocates to the Stoddard place, Lyman Labay takes over the Salisbury place, and a Redfield man moves to the Labay property. Elmer Gallup rents the Wendall farm, Lori Cowles rents the Gilman farm, Frank Weinreis moves to a new farm south of Aberdeen, Frank Young takes the Freehoff place, Dan Stucker moves west of Northville, Ray Stucker plans eight miles west of Barnaml, C M Baldrich sells and moves to Northville, and C Holland quits farming Mellette territory.
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Mellette
Jensen Brothers
Brentford
Bandwin
Charles Boyd
Hawarden
John Cleveland
Stoddard Place
Lyman Labay
Salisbury Place
Mr. Cleveland
Labay
Elmer Gallup
Titus
Wendall Place
Albert Tones
Lori Cowles
Gilman
Redfield
Basinger
Frank Weinreis
Freehoff
Aberdeen
Weinreig
Soring
Frank Young
Dan Stucker
Northville
Ray Stucker
Barnaml
C. M. Baldrich
Nto
Beresford Club Ends Civic Pride Contest
Beresford Garden club sponsored home grounds contest selects Joan Ridge home as best kept entry among forty contenders in Beresford. Frank Birtala takes second. S. L Whitlow and Fred Baller tie for third. Contest aimed at promoting best-kept homes in the city and surrounding area with open entry for all.
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Teresford
Joan Ridge
Beresford Garden Club
Frank Birtala
S. Lw Whitlow
Fred Baller
Wheat shipments surge from Belvidere district this year
Belvidere area reports about slate carloads of wheat shipped so far this year and estimates that roughly three quarters of the local harvest still remains to be sent to market.
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Belvidere
Highmore Pastor Ordained During Local Ceremony
The Rev. H. J. Vernon, pastor of the Congregational Church in Highmore, was ordained this week in a ceremony attended by a council of ministers including Dr. B. W. Keck and Rev. G. Williams. A banquet followed with officials and faculty guests. The service featured preludes, scripture, solos, prayers, and charges to pastor and congregation.
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Highmore
J. Vernon
Congregational Church
W. Keck
G. Williams
A. 5
St. Lawrence
F. Smith
Isabel
Indall
Beatrice Drew
David Crockett
Martha Drew
J. O'Niel
L. A. Bennett
G. W. Baughman
Dr. Keck
Beverly O'Brien
Dr. Thrai
Carlson
Wiliams
S. J. Varron
Fall River County Alfalfa Seed Crop Grows 50 Percent
Fall River county alfalfa growers estimate 1928 crop 50 percent larger than last year. Fifteen carloads of alfalfa good were shipped from the county.
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Fall River
Fall River County
Milbank Farmer Harvests Ten Tons of Clover Seed
Milbank scene reports L. M. Davis of Grant county threshing ten tons of low seed from a 20 acre field of dwarf sweet clover. The seed sold for around fist rents, averaging about 50 dollars per acre, delivering a profitable year for the farmer.
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Milbank
L. M. Davis
Grant County
Groton Lions Club to Receive Charter Sept 25
Groton will welcome its new Lions club with an official charter ceremony on September 25 under the direction of club president Dr. J. E. Dunn. Committees are preparing the program and planning to invite Lions from nearby towns to attend the charter night events.
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Groton
Spectalh
Lions Club
J. E. Dunn
Lions Clubs
Groton Schools Fully Join South Dakota Ed Association
Groton public schools are now 100 percent members of the South Dakota Educational Association. Superintendent R. L. Snyder reports the secretary confirmed every Groton teacher has taken out membership, signaling strong local support for the state educator group.
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Groton
Groton Public
South Dakota Educational Association
R. L. Snyder
Association
Hanson County Sunday School Convention Opens in Alexandria
Hanson County Sunday School association begins its 39th annual convention in Alexandria with sessions starting this afternoon. Frank Hwi of Alexandria serves as president and Mrs. Harvey Franks of Fulton is vice president. Glenn W. Franks of Fulton is secretary and treasurer.
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Alexandria
Hanson County
Frank Hwi
Hanson County Sunday School Association
Harvey Franks
Fulton
Glenn W. Franks
County Teachers To Meet In Woonsocket
In Woonsocket on September 21 the First District teachers institute will be held in the high school auditorium. County superintendent A J Smalley issued the order for the event with the first session slated to begin at 10 a.m.
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Woonsocket Woonsocket
A. J. Smalley
Institute Open to All Seeks Wide Attendance
An afternoon program at the institute invites teachers, high school students, and rural residents to attend. Attendance is compulsory for all participants to ensure broad participation and uniform engagement.
Miller Pig Wins Feeding Contest In Rand County
A pig owned by Robert Bancock won Rand County baby pork feeding contest with a gain of 163 pounds in six days. Louis I. Thompson, district club agent, announced the results indicating the winning pig weighed 46 pounds at start and 209 pounds after 96 days. Dwight Croll wild Myron Lewis and Charles Pugh followed in ranking as the event highlighted feed efficiency and grain use.
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Thostpsan
Ty Grace
Itions
Pierre Hog Raisers Make Fall Shipment
Pittick and PierreSept 14 Specials two sons have made their fall from their insides of ile There were catloads of swine going to market with a little less finish than usual due to a corn crop shortage They have been grown in the standard Pittick fashion largely on fair 1f2 with an early corn supplement which they are allowed to gather themselves before shipment
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Pittick
Pierre
Tve Son
Ile
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