Critical period for wheat reports from South Dakota
Reports from over half a hundred towns in South Dakota describe the present wheat and grain condition during a critical period. Rust has appeared in some fields, but overall yields look favorable with corn and barley showing strong progress and many counties expecting their best harvests yet.
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South Dakota
Hone
Mitter
S. D
Orn
Huron
Beadle
Hleward
Vermillion
Victor Chaussee
Chamberlain
James River Valley
First Arrests For Out Of Season Prairie Chickens In Aurora County
Soux Walls South Dakota Aug 3 first arrests for violating the state game law by shooting prairie chickens out of season. Game Warden Redecke and Deputy Mick arrested a farmer's son and his hired man, fined $2.50 each, with costs $15.60. Muller refused to surrender firearms, warrant issued for interfering with an officer. Fuller's preliminary hearing not yet held. Authorities will pursue the case vigorously.
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Aurora County
Soux Walls
S. D
Redecke
R. W. Mick
Planky@ton
Mark Fuller
Muller
Fuller
Sheriff Seeks Troops to Guard Rosebud Lands at Bonesteel
Gregory county Sheriff Taylor formally asked Governor Herreid to send troops to Bonesteel during filings for the Rosebud lands. The governor will visit Bonesteel soon to assess the situation. It is not yet decided whether any auction will occur, and reports of troops already being sent are false.
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Bonesteel
Pierre
S. D
Taylor
Gregory County
W Herreid
Rosebud
Herreid
FORGER AGAIN CAUGHT IN DELL RAPIDS CAPTURE
J H Wilson nicknamed Vox a notorious west forged check forger was captured in Dell Rapids after leaping from a hotel window and a five block chase. Deputy Richardson recognized him at a livery barn and Wilson surrendered after shots were fired. He confessed to passing forged checks in Sioux Falls and Sioux City. a female companion was turned over to Minnesota authorities.
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J. H. Wilson
Dell Rapids
Sioux Pals
J Bt. Wilson
Vox
Sioux Alls
Wilson
Shepitt Richardson
Neeing
Sioux Falls
Sioux City
Huston
German settlement in Faulk County and local notices
A Washington farmer visits Paulkton seeking his mother's grave as German settlers once lived in northwest Faulk County. The village centered on sod houses had a church and school for forty pupils, but water shortages and debt pushed families away. Artesian wells later improved ranching prospects, while three graves mark former hopes.
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Paulkton
Washington
Paulk County
Flicker-Tail Gopher
Washileton
Rosebud Farms Draw Sees No Spectators In Final Day
Com Richards urges veterans to file in person as spectators vanish at Rosebud drawing. Officials finish regular draw of 500 numbers while 1,500 provisional numbers stay secret. Nebraska leads with 24 percent, Yankton and Stonesteed strong, and William McCormack linked to No 1 remains unconfirmed.
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Chutmbenttin
S. D
Aus
Wiscool
Richards
Herrick
Powell
William McCormack
No. 1
Nebraska
Town
South Dakota
Stonesteed
Yankton
Novel Suit Challenges Life Insurance Policy Delivery
Waller Bowen widow of Frank Bowen sues Mutual Life Insurance in Sidnux Malls Illinois for $1000 policy not delivered to the insured before his death. The suit alleges policy issuance but not possession at time of death. Case arises after Henry Stegald was acquitted by insanity. Trial expected at next court term.
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Sidnux Malls
S. D
Eirenit
Wallerx. Bowen
Ben Clare
Frank Bowen
Ben Chive
Henry A. Stegald
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Stegald
Bowen
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Business Men See City Waterworks Lease or Sale
Sioux Falls to act on leasing or selling the municipal waterworks to a private company formed by local businessmen after Judge Carland ruled the bonds exceeded constitutional limits. Also noted is Geneva disappointment as South Dakota Field Trial Association cancels summer meet, planning to resume next year after strong prior shows.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Sioux Trails
Carland
United States Court
Sioux Talls
Geneva
South Dakota
Northwest
United States
Canada
Will Work in African Mines
A trio of Black Hills young men depart for Ashante West Africa to work for the Bibiana Mining company earning 200 dollars monthly with expenses after leaving the Black Hills. They join Erskine McPherson and others from the Black Hills already at the mining camp forming a local colony.
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Deadwood
Black Hills
Ashante
West Africa
Bibiana Mining Company
Erskine McPherson
Crill as South Dakota Governor Nominee Sketch
A profile of Louis N. Crill born June 3 1887 in Spragueville Iowa later in Richland Dakota Territory and Elk Point. It traces his rise from miller and merchant in Richland to state senator at 23 and his role as a populist reform advocate. The piece notes his marriage to Minnie Bartholomew, two children with one deceased, and his move to Elk Point in 1901. It highlights his mayoral selection and stance on economy and railroad laws as a candidate for governor pending Aberdeen convention support.
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South Dakota
William Chamberlain
Elk Point
Louis N. Crill
Spragueville
Jackson County
Iowa
Grea Mississippi
Richland
Dakota Territory
Brule Creek
Bix Sioun
Hurt
Richhind
George Ran
Union County
Seagate
Riehland
Sehool
Crill
Senate
Commonwealth
Aberdeen
Crili Ha
Isss
Grill
Marrias
Minne Bartholomew
Ehar Witer
G. W. Freeman
Pioneer Baptist Church
Dakota
Erma
Crifl
Eie Point
Cril
Effect of Foor Milking on Dairy Records
Professor C. L. Beach notes that poor milking knowledge leads to milk shrinkage. An early test showed 12 percent drop from six cows milked by one man, then 22.385 pounds produced with 10.6 percent fat after a second milking. He stresses keeping individual milk flow records to identify profitable cows and to verify milker performance.
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C. L. Beach
Conn
Robbery at Pawnbroker Shop in Sioux Falls
Daring robbers entered through the cellar of pawnbroker John Agrant’s shop while he dined, opening the safe and taking about 1500 in diamonds and jewelry plus nearly 200 in cash. A wallet with hundreds remained. thieves unseen. Police have no clue, suspects possibly from Bonesteel.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
John Agrant
Bonesteel
Grant
Unusual Accident: Umbrella Slips Striking Man in Temple
In Sioux Falls on August 1 Percy Kolthof of Montrose was struck in the temple by an umbrella swung by a man near a saloon doorway. The iron rod penetrated his head one and a half inches and he remains unconscious in hospital. doctors fear the injury may prove fatal.
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Temple
Sioux Falls
S. D
Percy Kolthof
Montrose
Kolthof
Brakeman Fires On Hoboes Aboard Westbound Train
About 100 men boarded a Milwaukee freight at Belk Point South Dakota. A brakeman fired three shots from a revolver with blank cartridges as the train slowed and many riders fled the cars after being ordered off. Several riders hurled coal. some claimed they had paid the brakeman 80 cents to ride.
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Belk Point
S. D
Milwaukee
Battle Creek Man Arrested in Michigan Forgery Case
John M. Beckman of Battle Creek Michigan is charged with forgery for allegedly forging a deed to a farm near Battle Creek and mortgaging it for 3000 dollars before fleeing. He was traced to Yankton by sheriffs from the county and two associates. State’s attorney arrives from Pierre with requisition papers to hand him over.
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Yankton, S. 1
John M. Beckman
Battle Creek
Mich
Yankton
Thern County
Michigan
Pierre
Standard Oil Sues Over State Oil Inspection Law in South Dakota
In Sioux Falls Judge Carland opens a major federal suit by Standard Oil to test the validity of the state oil inspection law. The company previously failed to obtain a restraining injunction against the state oil inspector over a shipment deemed inferior. Four related testimonies will be taken across South Dakota and Illinois, with special examiners reporting by November. Deadwood hosts the Deadwood Carnival August 22 to 27 with races, sports, and entertainment. eastern business clubs plan to attend, and the Omaha Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben will participate.
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Carland
United States Court
Carlind
Bh. J. Adams
South Dakota
Illinois
J. Alton Brooks
New York
H. Daughery
Ohio
Standard Six
Indiana
Deadwood Carnival
Deadwood
S. D
Business Men's Club
R. C. LeBurne Carnival Company
Omaha
Sioux City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Omaha Knights
FIGHT ON A TRAIN IN BONESTEEL SCENE
Fifteen Bonesteel staffers tried to ride a Milwaukee train from Mitchell to Aberdeen. Some paid only to the first station before revolvers appeared and further fare was demanded. Conductor Fargo wrestled a revolver from a man and was wounded in the hand. Four detainees are jailed in Pink County and face charges of assault with intent to murder.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Bonesteel
Milwaukee
Mitchell
Tulare
Fargo
Crandon
Grain Dealers Meet in Mitchell for Tri-State Assembly
Mitchell South Dakota hosts the Tri-State Grain Dealers association as about 100 grain dealers and farmers gather for talks on seed quality crop improvement and farmer cooperation. The afternoon program includes speakers from Delmont Minneapolis and Brookings with evening addresses by George Stebbins Chicago and Professor P G Holden Ames Iowa.
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Alitehell
S. D
Mitchell
South Dakota
Tri-State
Grain Dealers’ Association
Minnesota
Nebraska
Messrs
Truax
Betis
Thomas Nicholson
George A Silsby
Tri-State Grain Dealers Association
J. M. Doyle
Delmont
Addie
A. F. Brenner
Tri-State Grainealers’ Association
Minneapolis
BE. C. Chicott
South Dakota Experimenta Station
Brookings
National Association
George A. Stebbins
Chicago
Grain Dealers’ National Association
P. G. Holdeen
Ames, Ta
Agronomy
Iowa Agricultural College
Strike Delays Affect Black Hills Cattle Shipments
Belle Fourche South Dakota reports cattlemen struggle with east packer strike. Early shipments are planned as rains leave ranges in excellent condition. If the stoppage lasts past September 1, there could be heavy losses, with Black Hills towns sourcing meat locally as beeves move in from the range.
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Belle Fourche
S. D
Black Hills Range
Shayte
Black Hills
Canton Claims South Dakota State Baseball Title
Canton in Canton South Dakota reports three games in the state championship series against Webster. Canton won two of three in Canton's favor with a 5 to 6 victory and a total three-game score Canton 12 Webster 9. The remaining games are to be played in Sheldon Iowa and Webster. Local interest runs high as Canton aims to repeat last year’s title.
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Canton
Cannton
S. D
South Dakota
Webster
Sheldon
5. C
Fish Planted Near Salem In South Dakota stocking
James Brown, a transient thresher hand, was robbed of 25 dollars while sleeping in a Salem barn. A government fish bureau representative distributed a carload of about 25 000 to 30 000 fish, mostly black bass and crappies, to be planted in South Dakota lakes and streams.
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Salem
James Brown
Government Fish Bureau
South Dakota
Sunday School Convention Dates Set for Dell Rapids
The Minnehaha county Sunday School association fixes August 13 and 14 for its annual convention in Dell Rapids Sioux Falls. Rev. F P Leneh general secretary and Dr B I Jordan president of Sioux Falls college will be present to speak.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Sunday School Association
Minnehaha
Dell Rapids
F. P. Leneh
State Sunday School Association
B. I. Jordan
Sioux Falla
Also Mentioned on This Page
Forger
Faulk County
Ganton
M. M. Hunter
Case
Reeman Knowles
Baltic
Sioux
Knowles
Baring
Tri-State Association
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