English sailors and Nelson era pay unrest compared
The piece compares the Spithead mutiny of the eighteenth century with modern Royal Navy pay cuts, noting harsher past conditions and flogging versus today’s unrest. It argues that Nelson era sailors faced conscription, harsh quarters, meager pay, and brutal discipline, while modern crews protest less dramatically, yet still seek better treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Portsmouth
Rosyth
England
Rainer
Imah
Spithemd
Trafalgar
Admiralty
Watertown Probe on Feed Profiteering Sparks Debate
The Watertown Public Opinion questions Governor Green’s profiteering claims in feed sales and urges a standard to judge fair prices. It notes a bull market from tight supply and argues that clarity on profit margins and exchanges is needed, while buyers with info can curb excess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Green
What Is The Gold Standard Suspended By Britain
The article discusses reactions to Britain suspending the gold standard and notes the initial calm but cautions that underlying British financial conditions may worsen. It highlights the uncertainty about the UK economy and potential consequences for monetary policy and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Global interest in renouncing the 1925 gold standard
The piece explains the gold standard, its definition, and how Britain suspended gold payments under the 1925 act. It traces the pound’s parity, from wartime $4.76 to a postwar low of $3.19, and notes nations adopting the standard after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Great Britain
Bank of England
New York
Miner Girls Win Trip to St Louis in State Fair Run
Miner county reports a record year with eight winning baby beef exhibitors chosen for the state fair and a poultry team from Carthage taking first place earning a free trip to St Louis. Other top showings include Duroc Jersey and Poland China swine champions from Fedora and Howard, and numerous garden, flower, clothing, and food displays winning state entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miner
St. Louis
Miner County
S. W. Jones
Howard
Mit
Mavis Morrall
Father Sundell
Carthage
Cackleberry Club
Mise Effie Older
Darleen Lambert
Vers Morgan
Fedora
Hazen Delsey
Hie
Duroc
Leland Florine
Poland
Richart Swanson
Canova
China
Charles Loger
Clase
Elmer Cruson
Hampshire Boar and Son
Lawrence Feldhaus
Chester
Donald Mead
Paul Feldhaus
Duroc Forsey
Howard Anderson
Hampshire
Bernard Feldhaus
Mark Feldhaus
Franklin Morgan
Leonard Peterson
Alfred Eller
Howard Schramm
Rayborn But
Minnesota
Far
Terrorism in Elections Sparks U.S. Controversy
A Pittsburgh wire report describes violent disruptions during a primary election with shootouts, kidnappings, terrorism, arrests, and reprisals. The piece contrasts Latin American election violence with domestic affairs and notes Alfred E. Smith’s political maneuvering to keep candidates in turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
Peru
Pittsburgh
United States
Latin America
Alfred B. Smith
O Brien Goes to State Prison for Embezzlement and Loans
Sioux Falls press comment notes Tom O'Brien former bank president and Haven State Bank chief pled guilty to embezzling closed bank funds and making excessive loans to stockholders. He begins a four year term in the South Dakota penitentiary joining Fred R. Smith, former banking official, as part of a broader probe into bank mismanagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Sioux Falls Argus
Tom O'Brien
South Dakota Bankers Association
The
Haven State Bank
Bankers’ Hobby
Pierre
South Dakota
Fred R. Smith
Arain
M. Q. Sharpe
Smith
Sharpe
Pershing Prefers Silent Postwar Dignity And Judgement
The Omaha World-Herald notes General John J. Pershing’s restrained postwar conduct. It praises his steadfast leadership of the American army, his refusal to seek credit or a presidency, and his thoughtful explanations of wartime experiences. The piece argues his postwar aloofness and politeness reflect superior judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Omaha World-Herald
America
Europe
John J. Pershing
Nebraska
General Pershing
John Pershing
Brookhart Breaks With Hoover on Farm Marketing Stance
Senator Brookhart publicly criticizes President Hoover over plans for orderly marketing of corn and farm products. He urges Hoover to run again, drawing farmers’ interest in Iowa but triggering backlash from Washington and his own party. Brookhart criticizes Turner and accuses administration of missteps amid farm policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhart
Washington
Towa
Brrockhert Tee i
Hoover
Iowa
Curtis
Alpena Girls Win Many Club Awards at State Fair
The Sunshine 4-21 club of Alpena earned numerous prizes at the State Fair during the Post week. Led by Mrs. James Linafelter, the group showcased projects in arts, canned goods, and vegetables. Winners included Wilma Busia, Agnes Brandenburg, Ro eclin Linafelter, and other members across first to sixth year classes, with multiple awards in emergency meals, pickles, meat, and jelly categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine 4-21
Alpena
James Linafelter
Ope Birkstave
Sre
Wilma Busia
Bereey
Agnes Brandenburg
Roeclin Linafeleer
Bessie Skinner
Ethel Lund
Emerrom
I Becella Unafelter
Pearl Linatetter
Thurd
Wolform
Agnes Branden
Ethel
Sets Scout Standard at Seventeenth Buffalo Convention
Mrs. Julius H. Barnes, correspond ing secretary of the Girl Scouts, presides as the organization holds its seventeenth annual convention in Buffalo New York in October 1947. Barnes has served seven years as an officer and is a key member of the badges and awards committee shaping how Scout standards are kept. She is wife of Julius H. Barnes, chairman of the U S Chamber of Commerce who leads the Girl Scout Men's Finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius H. Barnes
Buffalo
N. Y
Barnes
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Local Fair Prizes Awarded In Culinary And Garment Classes
At the fair Ethel Es placed fifth in the combination suit class while Pearl earned second prize for a made-over wool ensemble. Linafelter won first prizes for pickled onions and swing beans, with total cash awards to the girls at $87.50 as reported by Mrs Limafelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl
Ethel Es
Linafelter
Limafelter
Doland 4-H Girl Completes Work
Hope Williams of the Doland 4 H club writes of a year of sewing project progress. The group formed in November with 17 members, elected officers, learned sewing machine use, cut garments and bags, and wore dresses to meetings. They held bake and candy sales to fund camp, planned exhibits, and valued cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Williams
Cheerful Workers 4-H Club
Doland
Hope
Thomas
Edogmae Thomas
Maxine Graham
Delores Smith
Irene Jensen
Seagam's Hall
Sara L. Dewing
Lenore Chilson
Lucille Gross
Fern Humphrey
Pauline Hagerman
Fern
Huron
Redfield
Minnehaha Girl Scouts Learn New Songs and Skills
Minnehaha girls learn songs under Marjory Beach and Golden Saglet guidance at a recent meeting. Jeanne Richardson notes the opening flag drill, Girl Scout law, motto, and promise. Separate patrols studied signaling and badges. minstrel badge discussed. meeting closed with Taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjory Beach
Golden Saglet
Jeanne Marie Richardson
Farm Home Built by Nels Madsen Jr on His Farm
Nels Madsen Jr completed a new house on his farm and plans to move in soon after a year of retirement from carpentry work. This marks his decision that farming remains the best retirement setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Madsen, Jr
The Savior of the ay
A compact item cataloging scattered clues and terms across horizontal and vertical entries. It lists varied words from religious sites to anatomy, geography, and letters with partial phrases suggesting a word puzzle or glossary.
Ayde Club Leader Praises 4 H Club For Finished Work
Mrs Porter Hall Orient North ern Hyde county sewing club reports 16 members with 15 completing the project by July 1 They participated in Hyde county fair in uniform winning numerous prizes The first year group aged 14 to 19 continued work through summer making head bands sashes and uniforms They earned exhibit eligibility at the State Fair and the leader commends their diligence and hopes they continue 4 H work for four years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayde
Banner Sewing Club
Hyde County
Porter Hall
Orient
Hyde County Fair
Hall
Ieader
Farm Prices Fall Again As July August Decline
Brookings Sept 22 The price situation review shows farm prices for July and August declined with the August 15 index at 75 down from 79 on July 15 and 408 a year ago. Cotton grain and fruit losses driven the drop, though cattle butter and barley rose slightly. Wholesale prices hovered near the 1810 1910 average as industrial output remained low in August amid weak steel and pig iron sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Steel
View Spld
Carpenter Study Club Meeting in Carpenter September
The Carpenter Study club met at the home of Mr. Eni Miller with vice president Mrs. Roy Cox presiding. Willard paper on France was presented by Mrs. Cox, praised by members, and a lunch prepared by the hostess and Miss Marjorie Williams followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter Study Club
Carpenter
Eni Miller
Roy Cox
Cdl
Twenty Years Ago In Huron Social Roundup
Twenty years ago in Huron Mrs Oliver Johnson visiting with Mrs Joe Daum left for Sioux City. Mrs Edward Pierce and two daughters of Letcher depart for visit. E K B Coshun in Aberdeen on business. Mrs C B Alford sails for Arlington. E J Geiger for Wolsey on business. Miss Elizabeth Jones from Boston to teach music at the college. Helen Lloyd comes to Franklin district school. Carl Weir of the Weir Maul Jend company in city to see friends. Mr and Mrs George Schnepper hosted “500” for Miss Mother Lynch of Omaha. Max Boyhl won gentleman high prize, Miss Lynch high female, Miss Esther Thompson low score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Johnson
Joe Daum
Neming
Sioux City
Edward Pierce
Letcher
Jona Sauer
Woonsecket
E. KB. Coshun
Aberdeen
Elizabeth Jones
Music Departme College
Boston
Gunner
Wessington ‘Tintes-Enterp
Helen Lloyd
Franklin
Yankton Herald
Carl Weir
Weir-Maul Jend Company
Huron
George Schnepper
Mother Lynch
Omaha
Max Boyhl
Miss Lynch
Esther Thompson
Herbert Binger And Alta Cross Are Wed
Burdette notices announce the marriage of Herbert Binger to Alta Cross at Aberdeen. Herbert is the son of Mr. Oddie and the couple will reside on the Binger farm, taking charge of it after their wedding. They are spending their honeymoon in the Black Hills.
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Herbert Binger
Alta Cross
Burdette
Fe Mary
Bert Binger
Aberdeen
Herbert
Oddie
Binger
Robert Knapton Rites To Be Conducted Today
The funeral of Robert Knapton was held in the Athol Congregational church this afternoon. He died at the Brookings home of his daughter Mrs W Hy Cutler after living there three years. A longtime Athol resident, he served in Co A, 29th Wisconsin, Civil War. He was nearly 89. Remains brought to Athol yesterday for interment at Athol cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Knapton
Athol
Grandpa Knapton
W. Hy Cutler
Brookings
Athel
Knapien
Co. A
Wisconsin
Athol Cemetery
Paving Nears Completion on State Highway 50
Paving west of Yankton on Highway 50 near 7.6 miles remains about a mile and a half. Projected to wrap in about a week at current pace. After paving, the surface will cure for about two and a half time units.
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Yankton
Yankte
Xankton Cuts Levy In School Budget
An article from Anicton dated September 22 reports a 21 mill reduction in the Yankien school levy, lowering the city rate to 15.9 mills for the year and reducing the overall levy for the year by 13.49 mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xankton
Anicton
Yarkien
Wi J
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Lulu Zimmerman
Lorraine Hyland
Darlene Lambert
Dorothy O'Neil
Lorene Sawyer
Vivian Rainey
Doris Prakel
Walton Carpenter
Frances Bennett
Hagen Kelsey
Lawence Feldhaus
Charles Lager
Leland Feldhaus
Muriel Lambert
Raytorn Butrum
Esther Sun‘dell
Mavis Morrell
Alpena Girls
Cheerful Workers’ Club
Nental Ayer
Frank
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