Prices and Acreage Challenge Farm price theory
South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture reports that acreage in the state rose from 22,906,787 acres in 1920 to 27,417,824 in the current year despite low prices. Wheat and flax planting also increased, suggesting that price declines do not reduce acreage. self preservation and market shifts drive expansion more than price signals.
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Layson G. Troth
South Dakota
United States Department of Agriculture
Farm Board
Troth
Department of Agriculure
Debate on Three Per Cent Beer Elicits National Interest
The piece notes pressure on President Hoover to push three percent beer as enforcement improves and revenue prospects reaching up to 400 million dollars. Congressman Christopherson argues such beer would fail constitutional muster, citing tests that any alcohol above .0257 percent is intoxicating. A nationwide referendum and Legion convention influence loom as the nation watches potential legal changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Eiaion
National American Legion
Christopherson
South Dakota
Judiciary Committee
Aircraft as a decisive force in future warfare
The piece argues air power proved highly effective in Chile with government forces routing insurgents by air. It suggests the next war may be fought in the air and notes limited discussion on restricting air forces. The author hopes aviation arms limits will be raised at Geneva in February.
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Chili
Geneva
Lining Up Against France Weighs on Global Diplomacy
Observers flag a widening arms control alignment as Italy and Britain curb French policy. Stimson and Grandi linked to a Hoover era push, with Cecil warning Geneva delegates that disarmament talks reflect a broader shift. France faces growing financial and political pressure from the United States and its allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Minneapolis” Journal
Perlinax
Italy
Dino Grandi
Henry L. Stimson
Tate
Stimson
Europe
Hoover
Cromobie
Rowe
Grandi
Hhey
Stimmo
Paris
London
Great Britain
Germany
Lord Cecil
League Assembly
Geneva
United States
Capper Sees Wheat Woes Tied to Speculators
United States Senator Arthur Capper warned in Minneapolis that low wheat prices threaten future production. He blamed Southwestern speculators who buy cheap land to flood markets, hurting local farmers and forcing many out. He urged education over regulation while noting the need for farmers to protect town economies and livelihoods.
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Faemee
Minneapolis Journal
United States
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Minneapolis
Alexandria
Journal
Southwest
Karen
Oklahoma
Texas
Epring
Kenmis
Oklshome
West Texas
Prem
Senzior
State Fair 4 H Club Show Highlights Livestock Judging
The State Fair featured home economics and livestock judging with demonstrations throughout. 4 H club members assessed crops and dairy items, with health talks and canning lessons, and the parade of clubs scheduled for 1 p m tomorrow followed by a girls style revue at 2 45 pm.
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G. 57 Wearat
Hove
Bostrum
State Board of Health
Waubay
Minnehaha
Lake County
Lawrence County
Clay County
Iand Davison
Josephine Arnquist Bakke
Bakke
Ames
Clark County
Potter
Brookings
Roberts
Brown
Lincoln
Miner
Campbell
H. M. Jones
Teader Maid
Carthage Poultry Club Demonstrates Growth Health Chicks
Redstone Cackleberry Poultry Club members from Carthage gathered for a meeting last week. Demonstration team Mavis Morrell and Esther Gundell presented Grow Healthy Chicks and a show birds selection display led by Miss Effie Older. Oct meeting planned with lunch by Dorothy Nelson and Esther Sundell.
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Carthage
Redstone Cackleberry Poultry Club
Esther Sundell
Mavis Morrell
Esther Gundell
Effie Older
Slao
Dorothy Nelson
Cottonwood 4-H Club Finishes Projects at Yearend Meeting
The Cottonwood Lake Busy Bees of Betteld report completion of sewing and crafts at their last meeting. Ary Tubandt, club reporter, notes members exhibited items and expressed pride in the year’s work.
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Cottonwood 4-H Club
Cottonwood Lake
Tubandt
Sapae Sager
Girls Demonstrate Dairy Foods in Family Diet at Fair
Six dairy foods demonstrations are given daily by 4 H club members in the Dairy building. Topics include Cream Soups and Butter in the Diet among others. Demonstrations run at 9 10 and 1 each morning and at 1 2 30 and 3 30 each afternoon with room improvement exhibits also on display.
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Mise Beulsh Rodgers
Manson County
Douglas
Lincoln
Moxy Ogden
Evelyn Rogers
Deiry
Brown County Wins Best 4-H Booth at State Fair
Brown County leads 4-H displays with first prize booth featuring a snowy Christmas tree scene and candles. Their 1931 program lists 53 clubs, 77 members, 60 meetings, 32 trained teams, and $19,350 in livestock and products.
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Brown County
Brown
Bon Homme
Bon Homme County
Viola Mach
Mach
Europe
William Doran
Cofington County
Jane Keane
Beadle
Gates of Opportunity
Beadle County
Beadle Club
Butte
Snem‘oem
Brookings
Chicago
Congress
Washington, D. C
Spink
Mre C
MicCook County
Schleversent
Diversified Questions and Parade Plans Noted
The club outlines tomorrow’s parade with many ideas to be carried out. The report lists questions and clues tied to a local event, noting yesterday’s answer and a long list of numbered items, ending with details on enrollment and funding figures.
True Spirit League Holds First Meeting at Murray School
The True Spirit league of Murray school in Custer township held its first meeting of the year on September 11 to reorganize and elect officers. Laura Pamp is president for three months, Ida Beck is vice president, Ethelyn Beck is secretary, Evelyn Beck remains in office all year. The group reviewed C L history in South Dakota and discussed last year’s spear projects, plus this year’s Law Observance project. Miss Lang supervised refreshments.
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True Spirit League
Murray School
Custer Township
Evelyn Beck
Laura Pamp
Ida Beck
Ethelyn Beck
Evelyn
Laura
C.L
South Dakota
Twenty Years Ago In Huron City Visitors and Arrivals
Twenty years ago in Huron several residents and visitors are listed. Mrs Armstrong and her son of Colman visit with F C Ackermen and family. Mr and Mrs Jay Salisbury of Cavour visit with Mr Salisbury’s parents. BLN Clarke returns from Prince Albert Canada where he handles a construction job. Maude Telesson violin teacher at Huron College arrives. Dean Garnett Hedge of the music school urges pupils to enroll on Monday and Tuesday. Senator Robert J Gamble returns to Yankton after days in the city. Attorney General R C Johnson visits for a few days at the Sxir and other locals travel for work and family, including Al Schroeder and Mrs F Issenhuth attending the fair.
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Armstrong
Colman
F.C. Ackermen
Jay Salisbury
Cavour
Salisbury
Bln
Clarke
Prince Albert
Canada
Maude Télesson
Huron College
Huron
Gale Small
Cavoury
Atkinson
Aberdeen
C. C. Brawner
Dean Garnett Hedge
College ‘School of ‘Music
City Music
City ‘Music
Stanley Smith
Wayland
Yankton
Attornney
R.“C. Johnson
Sxir
Nisland Post Office Moves to Vacated Bank Building
Sept 15 Mrs Mabel Giv ernment partimion has been granted to relocate the Nisland post office to the former Terigators Bank site after a merger with Reclaration State. The move follows a patron petition and marks a response to the fire two years ago that destroyed the previous Widland quarters.
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Nisland
Mabel Givernment Partimion
Binte Bank
Widland
Proposed Cove Creek Dam Prompts Power and Flood Debate
Army engineers propose a 230 foot Cove Creek dam on the Clinch river near Knoxville to add 4,000,000 kilowatts capacity, boost low water power, reduce floods, and extend the Tennessee River system. The plan, linked to Muscle Shoals, faces political resistance from Hoover era battles and local congressmen J. Will Taylor and C. B. Lovette.
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Knoxy
Ille
Tenn
Clinch River
Cove Creek
Cove Creel
Knoxville
Tennessee River
Hoover
Congress
Muscle Shoals
East Tennessee
J. Will Taylor
C. B. Lovette
Army Engineers
Tennessee
Muscle Shoalz
Harold C. Fiske
District Army
Chicago
Kansas City
New Orleans
Pittsburg
Ohio
Chattanooga
Belle Fourche Stock Shipments Reach New Highs
Livestock shipments from Belle Fourche jumped as 14 cars departed for Sioux City and Chicago markets. A range water shortage and feed scarcity forced ranchers to shrink herds amid the trade peak. Osceola school to close September 16 so pupils can attend the South Dakota State Fair at Huron.
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Sioux City
Chicago
Osceola
Osceola City
South Dakota
Huron
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FSR
Sdwinistration
Acim
Central
Gail Mallon
Codington
Curtis
Atty
Arthur M. Hyde
U. S. Department
Moffette
Bureau Or
Philippines
Si Therine
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