Scientist Plans Halt Hurricanes
Warren Park Florida reports a proposed hurricane mitigation scheme by the late Dr. William S Franklin. The plan uses large steel cones to trigger upward air movement via controlled explosions to disrupt warm moist air rising before a hurricane. Feasibility is uncertain. assessments by Weather Bureau and Standards Bureau deemed it not feasible.
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Warren Park
Fla
William 5. Franklin
Rollins College
Franklin
U. S
Duncan A. Fletcher
Florida
U.S. Weather Bureau
Bureau of Standards
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Conference To Stress Attractions Of Farm Life
Madison outlines an American Country Life conference October 7 to 10 focusing on city versus country living. Wisconsin rural sociologist J H Kalb will discuss living standards, spending patterns, and cultural benefits. Betty Eckhardt of West Virginia State will lead a forum on rural cultural arts with experts in rural drama and music assisting.
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Madison
Wis
American Country Life
Thré Angies
J. H. Kalb
University of Wisconsin
Betty Eckhardt
West ‘Virginia
Wykhardt
Former Huron Man Joins Eastern Staff as Music Director
Madison reports that John C. Evans, holder of a Bachelor of Music from Huron College with further study in Chicago and Harvard, has been hired to teach music in the campus school and direct the glee club. Evans is completing an education degree at Eastern Normal this year.
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Madison
John C. Evans
Huron College
Chicago
Harvard
Evans
Eastern Normal
Oriental Ballroom to Reopen September 24
A grand ball marks the reopening of the Oriental Ballroom on September 24 under managers W L Darling and Conrad Newton. Interior decorators are redecorating the hall and Wolsey plans a dance floor comparable to major northwest cities while exterior repairs proceed.
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Wolsey
W. L. Darling
Conrad Newton
Sioux Falls Thief Shot With Can of Beans
A would-be burglar attempting to loot the Riverride money is struck by a can of beans hurled by Clarence Capps at 101 North Wayland Avenue in Sioux Falls. The assailant escaped, with details on the robber missing from the patrol report.
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Sioux’ Falls
Beans Falls
Clarence ‘Capps
Wayland Avenue
Sioux Falls
Capps
Pupils Boost Aberdeen Enrollment After Boundary Annexation
Aberdeen sept 18 seventy one pupils added to the city schools through annexation of Morningside Heights. Former Normal Campus pupils transferred to Garfield school reducing overflow and discontinuing Northern campus.
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Aberdeen
Morningside’ Heights
Theity
Garfield
Lake Pelican to be turned into resort
Watertown plans a proposed transformation of the east end of Lake Pelican into a summer fishing and boating resort and a winter ice skating resort. A general committee from civic service and two men's clubs will meet October 1 to discuss boating in winter and other lake improvements.
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Pelican
Watertown
Yankton Rat-Hunt Sends Thousands To Death
In Yankton on September 16 a large force conducted a rat control operation, deploying a group described as Pied Pipers to spread poison citywide. With cooler weather approaching, authorities hired workers to curb the rodent problem and protect homes and streets.
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Yankton
Lamp Fire Injures 14 Month Old in Sioux Falls Home
In Sioux Falls on September 16 Doloris Hijelle aged 14 months was badly burned when a lamp used for medicinal purposes started a fire in the Hjelle residence bedroom. Firemen quickly extinguished the blaze after Mrs Hijelle rescued the child from flames reaching the crib. The baby was taken to a clinic in serious condition.
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Sioux Falls
Doloris Hijelle
Id Mrz
Hijalle
Hjelle
Fijelle
South Dakota counties report total indebtedness for 1928-29
State division compiles county debts showing a statewide net indebtedness of 1 744 022 858 for all townships and taxing districts, with county totals at 6 649 573 26 and Pennington county leading west river counties. Several counties reported no debt, while Minnehaha leads subdivision indebtedness at 1 098 510 97. bonds outstanding and warrants push totals higher.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Ames
Mae
Baer
Baeranid
Aurora
Bon Homme
Campbell
Clark
Clay
Codington
Davison
Day
Shannon
Faulk
Hanson
Rutchinson
Hyde
Grauld
Lake
McCook
McPhernson
Miner
Minnehaha
Pennington County
Lawrence
Butte
Carson
Minnehaha County
Yeithin
Codington County
Davisonounty
Edmunds County
Ise
Pountieg
Man Unknowingly Gets Pheasant at Madison
Madison dispatch reports a man unknowingly received a pheasant near the city before the pheasant season opening. The bird struck a car and was found dazed. no charges were filed against the unidentified stranger involved.
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Madison
Morgan Holding firm opens branch in Hot Springs
A. F. Morgan Jr announces Morgan Holding company of Minneapolis has opened a branch at the Evans hotel in Hot Springs. The firm plans to build and finance homes and engage in oil activities with father J. A. Hoey and J. F. Milliken among company representatives.
Ritualistic Work Opens 42nd Eastern Star Session in Pierre
A three day program of ritualistic work marks the 42nd annual session of the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star lodge opening October 8 in Pierre. Hundreds are expected for receptions business sessions and banquets with Mrs Lucile Poznansky Dr Mary Noyes Farr and others as featured guests and leaders.
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Pierre
Order of the Eastern Star Lodge
Lucile
Poznansky
Sturgis
Istron
Herbert HH Worthy
Grandpatron
Isane Meena
Mary ‘Noyes Farr
Freshmen Enrollment Gains at Augustana College
Sioux Falls report shows fresh men enrollment at Augustana up 15 percent with 157 students this year, compared with 132 a year ago. Registrar notes later registrations may raise the total further.
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Sioux Falls
Augustana College
Haakon County Courthouse Construction Starts
Ground clearing has begun for the new Haakon county courthouse. The 40 by 80 foot four story pressed brick building with Bedford stone trim will be completed in ten months without a bond issue, funded from prior taxation. The old courthouse was moved to the rear and will be used until the new structure is finished. Construction equipment has shipped and work starts immediately.
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Haakon
Philip
Haakon County
Bedeford
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Jerald
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Haron, SD
Ito
Augustana
America
Acine, Wisc“Nati
Gen
Samuel McRoberts
Chatham Phenix National Bank and Trust Company
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