Pioneer figures and events from Black Hills history
Notes trace OHIS dates and figures: September 2853 Tach Holmes Rapid City pioneer born in Sweden, served in 1893 state legislature. 1869 Bohemian settlement in Yankton and Homme Counties. 1890 Susan B Anthony spoke at Ipswich Equal Suffrage meeting. 1913 Seth Bullock veteran marshal died in Deadwood at 73. 1925 Chas J Peterson pioneer farmer and editor of Alcester Union died aged 37.
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Tach Holmes
Rapid City
Black Hills
Sweden
My. Holmes
Yankton
Ron Homme
Susan B. Anthony
Ipswich
Seth Bullock
Black Wills
Deadwood
Chas, J. Peterson
Alcester Union
Alcester
Better Fishing Ripple Aims To Boost South Dakota Angling
The article praises R. L. Ripple, superintendent of fisheries, for advancing state fish culture in South Dakota over 36 years in Wisconsin and the state. It notes raised black bass, wall-eyed pike, and pickerel are planted in lakes and dams, with Lake Byron ready to yield bass and pike next season. It highlights Ripple’s enthusiasm and contrasts with the ongoing “Better Fishing” program.
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Ripple
South Dakota
R.L. Ripple
Lake Byron
Wisconsin
Rippie
State Game Commission
Trees and a need to plant more in South Dakota
An Argus-Leader editorial urges continued tree planting across South Dakota. It notes past efforts by settlers and local campaigns, highlights the Geddes Chamber of Commerce drive to sponsor tree planting, and calls for statewide cooperation to replace trees killed by drought. It emphasizes trees enhance scenery and property values and urges a united effort across communities.
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South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Endeavor
Argus
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Miv
Pierre
Mitchell
Farmers urged to plant windbreak trees for profit and climate benefits
The article argues a bounty encourages tree planting by planters, noting immediate cash returns and indirect gains like windbreak protection for yards and fields. It discusses potential rainfall effects, weather moderation, and the broader farm income advantages, urging more South Dakotans to plant trees now for crop profitability.
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Department -of -Agriculture
Brookings
Furpata
Stover
South
War impossible by science says Garvan in plea
Francis P. Garvan of New York argues that advances in chemistry and aeronautics could prevent modern wars by destroying ships or hindering armies before they reach battle. The Journal notes that science may have advanced since World War I, but historical fear of new weapons persisted despite Garvan's peace logic.
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Francis P. Garvan
New York
American Chemical Society
Mr. Garvan
Garvan
South Dakota Primary Law Sparks Debate on Party Responsibility
A South Dakota primary plan prompts discussion on party accountability for elected officials and the limits of petition filings. Observers note potential for personal machines to gain influence, while rural schools and tree planting plans highlight broader civic issues. The Sioux Falls Argus and other papers weigh how law changes may reshape politics and public service.
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Yankton
South Dakota
Deadwood Pioneer-Times
Ibelierves
Pierre Dakotan
Pioneer Days In Huron And Central South Dakota
Arthur E Towne recounts a Dakota frontier mystery from 1882 in Dickey County. Reported bones in a buffalo wallow hint at a cavalry troop disaster, with theories ranging from battle fallout to a Civil War era desertion and a fatal snowstorm near the James River. Local Sioux lore yields few concrete clues, leaving the exact fate of the troops unresolved.
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Huron
Central
South Dakota
Arthur E. Towne
Geauga Republican Record
Chardon Ohio
Dakotas
Praire
James
U. '&. Cavity
Dickey County
North Dakota
River Valley
Aberdeen
Owas Cthe
Iime
Fiat
Soldiex
iSntiere
Drifting Goose
Missouri
Spink County
Armadale Island
James River
Minnésota
Io A. Whlizzard
Chese Mnen
Confederate States
the James
Hetle
Forgotten Cavalry Troop Mystery in Plains
Fragmentary account notes a cavalry detachment likely perished on the prairie, with gear suggesting a unit tied to a U S Army command. Whether linked to Gen Sully or Minnesota scouts remains conjecture. The event sits amid 19th century plains conflicts and the era’s broader Indian outbreaks.
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Aly
47. S. Army
Sullyts
Minnesota
Custer
Prairies
Stowe Nawon O
King Winter
Turkish Turkish Torages Grown In South News
Turkish tobacco grown in Dillon South Carolina shows promise with H Lambus harvesting a second crop yielding about 1000 pounds per acre. Sold to a New York manufacturer of Turkish cigarettes at 65 cents a pound, roughly 44 cents above the U.S. average. Fertilizer increased quality. tobacco sun-curing rather than fire curing.
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Dillon
S.C
H. Lambus
Lambus
New York
Catalinas
Polo Meeting Attendees Testify at Mission Led by Rev Heimboldt
Several persons from Polo attended the mission held last week. Rev Heimboldt conducted the meetings guiding the proceedings and addressing attendees.
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Polo
Dt. Heimbhold
Organize Spink County Histori cal Society elected officers
Sept 23 meeting in Redfield elected Fenny Sparling as president and Mict Sparling celebrated his 15th birthday. J P Harlow of Frankfort was chosen vice president, W J Ruell secretary, with a gathering of early settlers recalling Spink county’s 50 year milestone and county commissions naming officers and the seat at Ashton.
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Redfield
Fenny Sparling
Ashton
Spink County
L. ©. van Ornum
Conde
W. H. McCauley
Frank Leonard
Mellete
Iya Bowman
Black River Falls
Wis
Ruth Bole
Billinghurst
Beetem
Beardetitwhi
Wil- Vaim
Dakota
Gearte M. Bowmen
Charles B. Foster
Will Smurr
Smarr
George Bowmand
Charles
Foster
Uhe
Louis Kneisel
James B. Churchill
Register of Deeds
James S. Bingley
Louis Koessel
Daniel McNab
Sury
W. H H. Hedges
Roswell Bottum
Prenk Beardsley
C. B. Foster
L. J. Bancroft
Melvin Starr
Praus Beardsley
Calvin Jones
John Jay
Charles Berber
Charles Baker
Amoon
Yange
Astonater
Old Ashton
Extension Club Meets Polo Meeting at Ward Dueter Home
The Extension Club held a meeting at Ward Dueter's home on September 23. It was the first gathering since June, and several new members were added to the roster for the coming year.
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Ward Dueter
Jane
Rostor
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Stember Audit Bureau of Circulation
OHIS
Sioux City Journal
Little Red
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Young Citizens’ League
Anwth Dakota
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Joe H
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Topay Purvys
Orhestra
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Dan and
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Bance Music
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Pete Arson
Rotal Orchestra
WBEE
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Alea
Aiesslen
Spink Phoneer Society
Inbuik Erica Marem
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D. Urquhart & Sons
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