Whole community unites to build perfect highway
Alexandria South Dakota reports a citizen and farmer driven road project turning seven miles into a graded gravel boulevard. A $1000 steam grader and farmer teams, with city gravel from Pierre creek bluff, power the effort. No cash wages, meals provided, and broad local support push toward a boulevard into town. Local Russians and township groups contribute labor and small appropriations.
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Alexandria
S. D
Pierre Creek Bluff
Rosedale
No Reason for Cruel Murders in Bryant S D
Bryant South Dakota August Juntumen Finlander residing on a rented farm eight miles northwest of Bryant killed his wife after beating her with furniture and attacked their six month old baby. Three other children witnessed the crime as the father fled with the bodies. The double murder occurred late Saturday night or Sunday dawn. The hired man discovered the scene and alerted authorities who arrested Juntumen and moved him from Bryant to Castlewood amid fear of a lynching. He confessed to the crime.
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Juntumen
Bryant
S.D
August Juntumen
Juntamen
Castlewood
New State Listing Introduces Revisions To Assessments
South Dakota tax officials publish a revised assessment listing for assets including horses cattle vehicles furniture and gear along with money credits stocks and more. The list Refines classes and adds categories after consulting county auditors and other states with a March meeting planned for auditors to finalize attendance.
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South Dakota
United States
Ofienna
Possibiey
North Dakota Lynching: Culbertson Executed by Mob
Williston, N D. Cleve Culbertson, convicted of murdering three Dillon family members at Ray, N D., was taken from Williams County jail today by a mob and hanged from the bridge. The crowd fired bullets into the body after the execution despite sheriff warnings.
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Williston
N. D
Cleve Culbertson
Dillon
Ray
Williams County
Culbertson
Jerauld County Farmer Accidentally Shot
Wessington Springs South Dakota Ed Anderson, a well known local farmer, sustained critical injuries when a shotgun discharged accidentally while being placed back on a hayrack after it had fallen. The blast entered the leg just below the knee, threatening amputation to save his life.
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Wessington Springs
S. C
Ed. Anderson
Slagle Chosen as New President of State University
Dr. Robert L. Slagle, president of South Dakota State College, was elected and accepted the presidency of the University of South Dakota at Vermillion to succeed Dr. Franklin B. Gault. The seven month search ended as the regents chose Slagle for his long state service and leadership in higher education.
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A. E E. Hitchcock
State Board of Regents of Education
Robert L. Slagle
South Dakota State College
University of South Dakota
Franklin B. Gault
Slagle
Board of Regents
State University
Vermillion
State College
South Dakota
State School of Mines
University At Vermillion
Dr. Slagle
Hanover
York County
Pennsylvania
Lafayette College
Haston
Dakota Territory
Groton College
Groton
Johns Hopkins University
W. O. Atwater
New York City
Middleton
Conn
Slagin
Progress toward higher standards in class
The article notes that last year the top students were mocked as grinds but this year they set new norms and earn respect. It argues for pacing progress and a possible handicap if needed to ensure steady advancement.
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At &S
Mitchell prepares hog cholera prevention meeting
Davison county faces estimated losses near 225000 from hog cholera with some farms reporting 100 to 10004 dollars loss per herd. A December 19 meeting in Mitchell under the Commercial club will present government service advice on disease prevention with no sales or admission fee.
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Davison County
Mitchell
Hanson County
Alexandria
Aurora County
Davison
Iowa
Ilinois
Indiana
Commercial Club Or
Milwaukee Train Wreck Averted by Timber Hazard
A Milwaukee passenger train No. 401 narrowly escaped a derailment near Scotland when a crossing timber fallen from a farmer’s load caused a motor car accident two miles west. Foreman P. E. Weiland and helper J. Merz were seriously injured. a timely hit by the timber saved many lives.
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Marion Junction
Scotland
Mitchell
P. E. Weiland
J. Merz
Welland
Merrisaby
J. Cash
Northern Casualty Company Elects New Officers
Aberdeen South Dakota. The Northern Casualty Company of Aberdeen announced its new officers for the coming year. Isaac Lincoln is president C A Russell first vice president E S Pettijohn second vice president and general manager Theo Wosnuk secretary S H Collins treasurer. Pettijohn previously served as Nicollette county auditor and state treasurer of Minnesota.
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Aberdeen
S. D
A. J. Schunk
W. E. Young
Northern ‘Casualty Company
Isaac Lincoln
C. A. Russell
Loomis Social Roundup Highlights Holiday Dance
Loomis residents report Gladys and Gert Barker back from Illinois last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Dolly visit Bloomington to see friends. Christmas festivities begin with Thursday hall dance featuring polished floor and music for all. The Erganian class will present a play soon.
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Loomis
S. D
Gladys
Gertrude Barker
Illinois
Dolly
Bloomington
Ill
President pardons Mer ton for stock frauds
Washington D C The president pardoned Dr William J Merton who served a term in the Athin ite penitentiary with Julian Hawthorn for complicity in stock selling frauds The pardon restores his civil rights
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Washington, D. C
William J. Merton
Athinite Penitentiary
Julian Hawthorn
Nine Billion Is Value Of Crops
Government estimates show fourteen crops totaling about 9 billion dollars for 1918. Data covers acreage yield price and value with notes on drought impacts and comparisons to past years. Corn wheat oats hay cotton and potatoes listed with regional context and farm values.
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Washington, D. C
Crop Reporting Board
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
United States
David F. Houston
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Urge Hoese for State Office Leads to Possible Candidacy
Spencer South Dakota notes from the Pioneer Register of Salem suggest Hon. Wm Hoese state senator from McCook and Hanson counties may run for lieutenant governor. Known statewide for leadership as president pro tem of the senate and as chairman of appropriations he is praised as a capable financier whose influence could strengthen the ticket if nominated.
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Hoese
Purdy Dies in St. Cloud Florida Contractor J C Purdy
Jeremiah C Purdy longtime Mitchell contractor and G A R figure died last evening at the home of H P Goodman in St. Cloud Florida He had traveled south for health reasons and planned to spend winter in Hot Springs Kansas and Florida The last telegram came from Birmingham Alabama last Friday
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Jeremiah C
Purdy
Mitchell
St. Cloud
Fla
H. P. Goodman
Kansas
Florida
Birmingham
Ala
Milwauk ee Y line proposal opposed by Mitchell club
The Milwaukee with the state railroad commission rejected the Mitchell Commercial club bid for a Milwaukee to Omaha railroad Y spur. It argues no strong public demand and high cost, noting need for telegraph office and operator. Hearing date not set. club seeks prompt determination.
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Milwaukee and
Omaha
Mitchell
Milwaukee
State Railroad Commission
Mitchell Commercial Club
Commercial Club
State Commission
Kappas Edge Daedalians In Inter Society Debate
The Kappas won by a two to one margin over the Daedalians in the second inter society debate at Dakota Wesleyan. The question: should the United States government adopt a system of minimum wages in sweatshop industries. Judges were Hitchcock Downey and McClinton. Next week the final, Kappas vs Delta Rhos, will decide the school championship.
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Kappas
Daedalians
Dakota Wesleyan
United States
Daedalian
Frank Leffert
Frank Petrier
Morris Brombrough
John Berry
Latimer Gray
Harold Smith
Skappas
A. E B. Hitchcock
A. T. Downey
J. W. McClinton
D. van Benthuysen
Delta Rhos
Dandalians
Debaters of Kappas and Philos Gather for Hall Event
Refreshments were enjoyed by the Kappas and Philos in their hall. The annual affair in honor of the debaters will be held after the Della Rio debate Wednesday.
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Kappas
Philos
Della Rio
Warning Against Christmas Fires Issued By Watertown Chief
South Dakota fire chief William McLaughlin warns in an interview with Public Opinion about Christmas fire hazards. He cites crepe paper near lights, cloth, furs, candles on trees, and careless decorations as key risks. He notes Watertown had sixteen city fires last year, mostly from defective wiring and construction vulnerabilities.
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South Dakota
Aest Ser
William Mclaughlin
Watertown Wire Department
Watertown
Farmers Split Into Factions At Sioux Falls Convention
Nearly 600 farmers and grain dealers attended the first session of the annual convention in Sioux Falls South Dakota with attendance expected to reach about 1500. Two factions led by G B Loftus and J S McHugh clash over whether to endorse the Equity Co Operative Exchange or leave buyers to individual members. The Equity supporters argue for cooperation and higher prizes while Chamber of Commerce backers claim no monopoly and openness to open markets. President Sun Shi Kai in Peking denied abolishing the Chinese apartment and urged a constitutional regime with customs duty revisions.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
G 8
Loftus
Equity Co-Operative Exchange of Minneapolis
Board’ of
Equity Exchange
J. S. McHugh
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
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State Tax Commission
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Unvgasit
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Dr. Gault
Hitchcock
Gault
Northern Casualty. CO
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Mr. Purdy
Frank J. Purdy
Lem D Purdy
Urge Hoese
McCook Uay
J. C. Purdy
ST. Cloud, Fla
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