South Dakota School Lands Policy Debate Echoes McPherson County View
An editorial letter from McPherson County auditor Wittmayer in The Republican argues against selling school lands at low prices to fund taxes. He urges keeping lands for higher values to benefit the state, citing older counties that profited by delaying sales. The piece urges state action to protect school lands from undervalued sales. Also includes a long April morning prose passage praising South Dakota’s April dawn.
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A Wittmayer
McPherson County
Tandy
McPherson
South Dakota
McPnernon County
McPhernoni
Route Chosen for Alaska Road Project
Washington DC reports the Alaska road plan selecting the route for a 38 mile branch to the Matanuska coal fields. The Alaska Engineering Commission, led by W C Boles, will build under president orders with a total system cost around 26.8 million and Congress cap at 25 million. Construction begins at once, with about 40 miles of the Ship Creek extension expected to be finished this year under contract with multiple contractors.
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Washington, D. C
Soward- Fratbanks
Fisco
Ateaba
Alasks Northern Railway Company
Boward
Matanuska
W. C. Boles
Alaskan Engineering Commission
Congress
Lane
Shipcreek
Aberdeen Round House to Cut Employee Force
Milwaukee railroad officials order a reduction in the roundhouse staff at Aberdeen. About fifteen men may be laid off in a few days with payroll cut by about 1100 to 1200 dollars monthly. The changes are understood to be temporary.
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Aberdeen
Milwaukee Railroad
Roundhouse
Funeral of George Wiswell Winsor in WY
The funeral for George Wiswell Winsor was held at 2 o’clock in WY with church rites and a large procession to Graceland cemetery. The obituary notes his birth on September 6, 1891 in Mitchell, his education at Mitchell High School, the University of Wisconsin, and his career in banking. He died after illness linked to appendicitis and health complications, leaving parents, siblings, and many friends.
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First” Methodist Episcopal Church
George
WY. Winsor
Omary
Hoastand
Thehurch
Dr. Hoagland
The
Elks
Prof
Marjorl ‘Ord
Messrs
Ora Wells
Harry Havens
Stanley Vermilyea
Louis Lovinger
George Nobis
Jon Michels
Glen Rowley
Wallace Maclean
Graceland
Tatermont
Winsor
Buel Wallacenn Rewies
Raymond Bryan
Chester
Astine Fe Smith
K. Ey Stair
Hongland
Weloek
Remurgam Lodge
Hoarland
Wiswell
Mitchell
Our City St
Ils
Tly
State University
Hugene
Grevon
Vile
Kappa PL Ph
Kota
Wesleyan
Mitchell National
Sears
University” of Wisconsin
White Lake
Anie
Terese
University of
Wisconsin
Bodaide
Madison
Andy Hie
Boys to Plant Corn in Contest
As planting season nears, any boy under 21 in Hanson or Dat ton county can join the gold prize corn contest backed by the First National Bank of Mitchell. Prizes: $50, $35, and $15 in gold. Entries must be in by May 15, with forms from Prof van Benthuysen or the bank. About 59 expected to enter.
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Hanson
Datton
First National Bank of Mitchell
S. D. van Renthuysen
Conditio
First National Bank
Mrs Kintigh Dies After Week Of Illness In Mitchell
Mrs. Kintigh, 75, of Davison County, died of heart trouble after a week of illness. She came to Mitchell with her husband about 25 years ago and was born in Ohio on March 18, 1841. Survived by brother Horace Sprague and daughter Mrs. Dillian Dowd of Mobridge. Dowd expected to stay for the funeral.
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Kintigh
Pollen
Mitchell
Davison County
Sprazue
Anda
Dillian, Dowd
Mobridge
Dowd
Beulah Farmers Discuss County Expert Ostrander Visit
Beulah farmers met Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. McCormick to hear Ward Ostrander explain the county expert movement. Most men favored the plan after questions, with three dissenting. A musical interlude and prizes ended the evening before adjournment for two weeks.
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W. D. McCormalel
Anna Heatine
Ward A. Osteanor
Ile
Shieve
Ostrander
High School Thespians Present Jack Frost Play
Sixty five junior students at Mitchell Nightratt High School perform the four act comedy Jack Frost in the gym Tuesday night at 8 o clock Proceeds go to the athletic association The show features a hazing scene a large choir and quartette with Misses Lucile Bobb Marie Corbett Jack Powers Alvin Dale and Dewey Percy Doane directing by Prof Dick Lewallen Seats for 600 available at the gymnasium with admission for all audiences095
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Ass of Mitchell Nightratt Nihe
Jack Frost
Wirth
Athetic Association
Jack Srost
Wehool
Olege
Elies
Lucile Bobb
Marie Corbett
Jace Powers
Alvna Dale
Dewey Percy Doane
Donald Hoon
Minor Shaw
Dick Lewallen
Prof. Lewallen
Circuit Court Opens Today Amid Farce and Confusion
A chaotic session begins as judges and clerks attempt to manage a crowded docket. The proceedings feature tangled testimony and unclear charges, with much of the text garbled and obscured by OCR errors.
Jury Finds Parker's Death An Accident Inquest
Aberdee eight days into investigation of the death of Ed vard Parker a New Yorker the coroner's jury ruled Parker died accidentally in a incident reviewed by the inquest proceedings and witnesses were heard on the matter.
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Parker
Aberdee
Ed. Vard DA. Parker
New Yorker
Minneapolitan Dies in Milwaukee Train Incident
A man arriving from Minneapolis Monday morning was killed Tuesday dawn while attempting to board a Milwaukee train westbound. Investigators say death resulted from the victim's own carelessness. Toy Webb Alex Peterson and Tilly Condon, recently of Minneapolis, held for inquiry and released last evening to continue their journey. Officials find no homicide.
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Minneapoli
Parker
Toy Webb
Alex Peterson
Tilly Condon
Chinook
Minneapolis
Baptists Report Healthy Year at First Church Meeting
The First Baptist Church marked a healthy year with rising membership from 247 to 282 and strong finances. Officers elected included C Nye Gill as trustee for five years and E A Loomer as treasurer, with details on missions, benevolence, and building fund expenditures.
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Kew
Robert Involn Kelley
Vervell
C. Nye Gill
Hime
E. A. Loomer
R.A. Kelley
Mise May Smith
Ja. W. Broadhent
Nesit
A. Farr
W.C. Sprague
I. C. Christiset
Glen Shahes
Liz. Loomer
J. A. Loomer
Comet T Fee
A.M. Rowley
A. A Kludt
Seliray
T. We Lane
Miss Hazel
Sesson
J. Hi
Pension Rule Clarified for Soldier Home Admissions
The state legal department holds pensions are not counted as income for admission to the old soldiers home under Laws of 1913. If a veteran’s total earnings and pension would exceed four hundred dollars, he could be barred, but the pension alone is not considered income for eligibility.
Aberdeen Lawyers Debate Referendum on Jury Verdict Act
In Aberdeen and across the state lawyers discuss referenduming the five sixths jury verdict act. Attor neys learn of the new act only days ago as telephones buzz with opinions. Many believe the measure should be decided by voters rather than legislators.
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Aberdeen
Arey Torneys
Pierre
Oils
al- Fance
Memchers
Watertowih
Blind Man Takes Bar Examination
Pierre Flow, an eight year old blind man from Lead, reads questions via a typewriter he manipulates with speed and precision, studied law with a sister reading aloud from a book. Francis Parker, son of the late Congressman Parker, helped him, and Wallen Hastings, a friend, aided by reading to him. Flow hopes to be admitted to practice and join a firm with Hastings. Flow has long been blind yet a skilled pianist.
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Pierre
Supreme Court
Flow
Francis Parker
Congressman Parker
Vermillion University
Dead Wood
Waller I. Hastings
Homestake Mining Company
Lead
Plow
Parker
Hastings
Bas
Artesian Well Acts as Weather Barometer Near Marsh Farm
An artesian well on George Marsh’s farm a mile east of town draws attention for weather cues. Water color shifts before rain and storms, a trait observed for years. John Goke long tracked its readings, calling it a weather prophet. The well also ejects gil that leaves settling on the tank rim, making it a notable local curiosity. Prospects consider boring another well nearby, though fear of repeat freaks lingers.
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George Marsh Farm
Sears
John Goke
South Dakota
Buildings Underway in Mitchell With Several Permits
Building permits issued in Mitchell indicate continued construction this season. C Z Kennedy will build a two story residence at 715 Thin avenue costing about 2500 dollars while a garage is planned on Second avenue. John Berey plans remodeling at 213 East Mand and Nivke Dillworth with I Dillworth secure garage permits on Main Street.
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Mitchell
Te Smith
C.Z. Kennedy
Thin Avenue
Toim Johnson
Ayelhe
Solest Second Avenue
Radmunds Ireet
John Bereyrome
East Mand Anew Foundation
Poreh
Kudy
Aberdeen License Issue Sparks City Debate
A meeting in Aberdeen organized a pro license movement with plans to pad registration and push hoboes toward licensing. The contest features Frank Rows, a banker, vs H C Behrens, a lumber dealer, for finance and revenue commissioner, with school board candidates labeled as dry advocates. Prominent speakers from other states headlined by John N. Neen, Patrick Murphy, and Judge Paddock to sway voters.
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Aberdeen
Noulienise Lengo
Islahning
Noboes Gore
Aberdeen ‘News
Aberdeen American
Sta
Tieensey
Falta
Tieene
Fight Twa
Tsts
Frank Rows
H.C. Behrens
Chas A. Howard
AU I
Aberdeen Railway Company
Ant
Aberdeen Tight and Power Company
Iready
John N. “Neon
Chicago
Patrick 4. Murphy
Deikart
Tex
Uidge Paddock
Fargo
Jeomminteen
Salvo Caneaiang
Injured Man’s Parents Notified in Til Woodlawn
The parents of the injured man reside at Woodlawn Til. They have been notified of their son’s critical condition and a family representative is en route to Sioux Falls.
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Woodlawn, Til
Sloux Falls
State Banks Show Net Decline in Loans and Deposits
Pierre S D reports state banks for March 4 show 31 institutions, down five since December 1. Loans and discounts fall while deposits rise. total deposits increase to 87,485,842.24, with assets showing gains in time and savings deposits and a slight rise in checking balances amid an overall uptick in liabilities.
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Ysialand Maren
Fon Dolla
Lakes and wells clash over historic pond in Charles Mix county
Residents near a former lake in Charles Mix county sought to sink artesian wells to restore the pond to its old meandered shoreline for public recreation. A circuit court blocked further action, prompting an appeal to the Supreme Court as the lake refilled after heavy snowfall and spring melt.
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Pierre
Wuree
Ewie
Rontay Dhiere
Take
Tce Way
Laake Andes
Charles Mix County
Siti
Supreme Court
Four State High Schools Set Spring Meet at Vermillion
High schools from Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Nebraska will gather May 14 at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion for a large track and field meet. Invitations went to sixty schools with many replying affirmatively. Medals will honor top three in events and a silver cup rewards relay winners. the overall point winner earns an all expenses paid trip to the Chicago State Meet.
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Vermillion
Northwest
Dakota Eld
University of South
Dakota
Minesota
Moath
Lews
Nebraska
Marshall Mekusick
Coleee of Law
Asys
Dakotas
Uencense
Chicago
United. States
Fatally injured man nicked by a colt hotel man
Salem South Dakota reports a federal court trial in Sioux Falls where William Kiner a former Geddes hotel man was found guilty in a white slavery case. James Dixon a Meook county farmer was injured and rushed to a hospital after a cut liver injury during the incident.
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Salem
James Dixon
Sioux Falls
Joux Falls
South Dakota
United States
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